DWG-Based Cloud CAD Development with ARES Kudo – Platform Overview for Developers

https://www.graebert.com - 👨‍💻 Welcome to this special developer session for ARES Kudo, hosted by Martyn Day from AEC Magazine and featuring Robert from Graebert. In this deep dive, we explore how ARES Kudo empowers developers with a fully web-based, DWG-native CAD platform — customizable, embeddable, and ready for modern SaaS applications.

From powerful APIs to flexible deployment models, ARES Kudo enables you to build CAD solutions your way — whether you're adding smart geometry editing to a facility management platform or creating a fully branded DWG editor.


💡 What You’ll Learn:
🌐 Overview of ARES Kudo as a web-based, full-featured DWG editor

🔌 Embedding ARES Kudo via iframe or full white-label deployment

🧰 Extensive developer tools: Ribbon UI, layers, 3D, XREFs, drawing compare, PDF/DGN import/export

🎯 API options: LISP, C++ Trinity API, and server-side automation

💼 Deployment models: SaaS, dedicated servers, on-premise, or cloud-hosted

⚙️ Developer Studio: Local dev experience with instant web preview

📦 Business models: OEM licensing, server rental, and partner solution bundles

🌍 Why It Matters:
This session reveals how modern developers can integrate powerful CAD functionality into their platforms—without being CAD experts. With native DWG support, cloud scalability, and granular UI control, ARES Kudo opens new possibilities for web-based design, automation, and data-driven applications.

Whether you're building a design configurator, CAFM system, or BIM viewer/editor — ARES Kudo delivers flexibility, performance, and ease of integration.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.graebert.com
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro by Martyn Day (AECMAGAZINE)
00:50 - Key CAD features in the browser
01:51 - UI customization and white labeling
02:44 - APIs: LISP, C++, Java, Javascript, C#, Python
03:14 - Developer features overview
03:57 - Customize the UI - Examples
05:16 - Integration as an iFrame
05:47 - Trinity C++ API for Desktop, Cloud & Mobile
07:15 - Documentation for Developers
07:47 - ARES Kudo Developer Studio
08:17 - Deployment options: SaaS, On Premise, AWS...
09:43 - Business Models: Cost per user, cost per server
11:13 - Q&A: Data residency & legal requirements
12:37 - Q&A: Pay per use or tokens?
13:58 - Q&A: How easy is to port old code?
15:36 - Q&A: ARM64 Windows Servers
16:51 - How to get started with ARES Developer Studio


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