C# for API (Recorded Session with Live Trainer Support)
Programming foundations for CAD API
- 24 lessons
- 16 hours
- Intermediate level
- Recorded + trainer
Overview
This C# course is specifically designed to teach you how to use C# for automating tasks in popular design and engineering software, including SolidWorks, UGNX, CATIA, and AutoCAD. Starting from the basics, you will learn fundamental programming concepts such as variables, loops, methods, and data types, and gradually advance to more complex topics like object-oriented programming (OOP), inheritance, interfaces, and exception handling. The course is tailored to automation, ensuring that you can efficiently automate repetitive tasks, create custom tools, and streamline workflows in design applications. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to develop automated solutions that can save time, reduce errors, and improve productivity in your engineering projects.
Course highlights
- C# syntax, types & OOP
- Collections & LINQ
- Events & delegates
- Working with COM/CAD APIs
- Recorded lessons + live support
What you’ll learn
- Write clean C# for automation
- Be ready for any CAD API course
Curriculum
- Video: Lesson 1: Visual Studio installation
- Video: Lesson 2: Getting output, data types, variable declaration, arithmetic operators
- Video: Lesson 3: String concatenation, getting input, angles, escape sequences
- Video: Lesson 4: Conditional statements, if-else, nested if
- Video: Lesson 5: Switch-case, error handling (exceptions)
- Video: Lesson 6: Types of loops, while loop
- Video: Lesson 7: For loop, do-while loop
- Video: Lesson 8: Arrays, foreach loop
- Video: Lesson 9: Multi-dimensional arrays and nested loops
- Video: Lesson 10: String handling functions
- Video: Lesson 11: Methods (functions)
- Video: Lesson 12: Void and returning methods
- Video: Lesson 13: The static keyword
- Video: Lesson 14: Constructors and constructor overloading
- Video: Lesson 15: Inheritance — multi-level, multiple, sealed and partial classes
- Video: Lesson 16: Virtual methods, abstract classes and interfaces
- Video: Lesson 17: ref, out and in parameters; fields vs properties
- Video: Lesson 18: Struct vs class, enums, date-time
- Video: Lesson 19: Dynamic link libraries (DLL) and access modifiers
- Video: Lesson 20: Collections
- Video: Lesson 21: File handling
- Video: Lesson 22: Windows Forms application — part 1
- Video: Lesson 23: Windows Forms application — part 2
- Video: Lesson 24: Windows Forms application — part 3
Requirements
- Basic Computer Skills
- Laptop/Desktop
- Commitment to Practice
- Participation in Community Discussions
Who can enroll
- Individuals Looking to Adapt to New Technology and Upgrade Their Skills
- Individuals Looking for Career Change and Transition to High-Paying Job.
- Professionals in Mechanical Engineering Fields.
- Product Designers and CAD Engineers Engineering Students.
- Freelancers and Small Business Owners in Mechanical Design
- Educators in Mechanical Design and Engineering
This course includes
- Recorded Video Lectures
- Practical Exercises and Assignments
- Discussion Forum / Community Access
- Certificate of Completion
- Resource Links and Further Reading
Why learn with ApiXpert
Every enrolment comes with more than the lessons.
Community access
Learn alongside other CAD engineers — ask questions, share work and get feedback.
Certificate of completion
Finish the course and receive a verifiable ApiXpert certificate.
Interview preparation
Interview questions and preparation material for design and automation roles.
Internship opportunity
Put the course to work with a hands-on internship on real projects.
Freelancing jobs
Bid on freelance CAD and automation projects posted on ApiXpert Jobs.
Trainer support & 1-on-1
Get your doubts cleared by the trainer, including a 1-on-1 discussion.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the full course take to complete?
The course is self-paced, so you can go through the materials at your convenience. On average, most students complete it in a few weeks depending on their learning speed and practice time.
What kind of support is available during the course?
You’ll have access to community discussions, and live technical support to ensure a smooth learning experience.
Are there internship or freelance opportunities after completing the course?
There is no internship provided if you enroll in the C# course alone. However, if you take any course alongside C#—such as SolidWorks API, NX Open, CATIA Automation, or AutoCAD Automation—you will be eligible for an internship.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! While a basic understanding of SolidWorks modeling is needed, no programming knowledge is required. The course is designed for beginners and professionals alike.
Which platforms or software can be integrated with this C# For Automation course?
This C# course can be integrated with various design and automation software, including SolidWorks, UGNX, CATIA, AutoCAD, Inventor, CREO and more, enabling you to automate tasks and enhance workflows within these platforms.
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