Library Packages

[Steven Nagy]

Hey All,

Sorry if this isn't the right group.
I actually only really use 3 groups on google, and this is by far the
most frequent.

I am interested in finding a good site where I can get .NET libraries
for various functionality.
For example, I need a library that will help with reading/writing PDF,
a library for reading CAD file types, a library for drawing (kind of
photoshop style where you have layers, and can draw basic 2D shapes,
add text, tables, etc), and so on.

I am hoping some of you know of a good site that links a whole heap of
different packages.
I don't mind paying for good products. But they must expose useful
classes and methods.

Cheers,
SN

 

[Jason Hales]

I've used www.tallcomponents.com for PDF writing. It does a good job

The System.Drawing.Drawing2D is pretty extensive when it comes to
drawing 2D shapes yourself and there's lots of information around.

Cadlib is pretty good too
http://www.brothersoft.com/software_developer/components/cadlib_42623.html

 

[Steven Nagy]

Yeah I'm playing with CadLib currently but it only supports DXF. and
not DWB.
It was easy to use though, currently displaying 3D wireframes and
rotating them.

I found a pretty good set of libraries from Syncfusion too.

I guess what I am really after though, is a site that links to
different .NET libraries.

 

[Jason Hales]

Funny how these components keep poping up...I was singing the praises
of Syncfusion yesterday. I've found their products very extensible and
the support excellent

Back to your original question, do you mean your after some sites that
list .NET libraries? If that's the case I tend to use the following as
my first point of call for purchased libraries:
www.componentsource.com
www.greymatter.com

There's all the opensource libraries such as www.codeproject.com

 

[Steven Nagy]

Cool, and thanks for the feedback on Syncfusion.
I hate purchasing libraries that really provide no support.
Its very important to our company.