Convert DWG to DICOM via C#
Instantly convert DWG to DICOM without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert DWG to DICOM Using C#
In order to convert DWG to DICOM, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.CAD
Steps to Convert DWG to DICOM via C#
.NET programmers can easily load & convert DWG files to DICOM in just a few lines of code.
- Load DWG file with Image.Load method
- Set an object of CadRasterizationOptions with page height & width
- Create an instance of DicomOptions class and set its VectorRasterizationOptions property
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of DicomOptions
System Requirements
Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core.
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Aspose.CAD for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
This sample code shows DWG to DICOM C# Conversion
Free App to Convert DWG to DICOM
DWG What is DWG File Format?
Files with DWG extension represent proprietary binary files used for containing 2D and 3D design data. Like DXF, which are ASCII files, DWG represent the binary file format for CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings. It contains vector image and metadata for representation of contents of CAD files. There are free viewers available for viewing DWG files on Windows Operating System such as the Autodesk’s free DWG TrueView. There are other third party applications as well that support reaching DWG files.
Read MoreDICOM What is DICOM File Format?
DICOM is the acronym for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine and pertains to the field of Medical Informatics. DICOM is used for the integration of medical imaging devices like printers, servers, scanners etc from various vendors and also contains identification data of each patient for uniqueness. DICOM files can be shared between two parties if they are capable of receiving image data in DICOM format. The communication part of DICOM is application layer protocol and uses TCP/IP to communicate between entities. Versions supported by web services are 1.0, 1.1, 2 or later.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DWG into many other file formats including few listed below.