Convert DWG to EMF via C#
Instantly convert DWG to EMF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert DWG to EMF Using C#
In order to convert DWG to EMF, 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 EMF via C#
.NET programmers can easily load & convert DWG files to EMF 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 EmfOptions class and set its VectorRasterizationOptions property
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of EmfOptions
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 EMF C# Conversion
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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 MoreEMF What is EMF File Format?
Enhanced metafile format (EMF) stores graphical images device-independently. Metafiles of EMF comprises of variable-length records in chronological order that can render the stored image after parsing on any output device. These variable-length records can be definitions of enclosed objects, commands for drawing, and graphics properties critical to render the image accurately. When a device opens an EMF metafile using its own graphics environment, the proportions, dimensions, colors and other graphic properties of original image remains same regardless of the opening device platform.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DWG into many other file formats including few listed below.