API (Application Programming Interface)
Working with the API does not require an additional module, but does require participation in a training course and programming knowledge. |
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a collection of definitions on the basis of which a computer programme can communicate with another programme or part of a programme (mostly in the form of libraries).
This means that functions available in HiCAD/HELiOS can be accessed via a universal programming language. Basically, all functions can be accessed that are available on the standard interface of HiCAD/HELiOS. These functions are accessed via libraries.
HiCAD and HELiOS each provide their own innovative API based on .NET technology for this purpose. Via these programming interfaces, HiCAD and HELiOS can also be controlled, extended and analysed from other Windows applications. The API can be accessed by any modern programming language, for example C#, VB, C++, Java and many more. On the basis of the API, it is also possible, for example, for consulting, external employees or partner companies to carry out HiCAD or HELiOS developments.
Important:
The online help of the HiCAD-API and the HELiOS.Interface-API can be found in the DOKU folder after the installation of HiCAD or HELiOS.
