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• New Piping Bundle 3 Pack Piping Added
  We’ve released a fascinating cutting edge library for AutoCAD® referred to as the 3-Pack and 4-Pack Libraries. The 4 pack piping software packages is compatible with full version of AutoCAD 2000 [...]
• Process Piping Software Package – Piping 4 Pack
  We’ve added an exciting new library collection for AutoCAD® called the 4-Pack. It is a complete package of AutoCAD® symbols for both Process and Plant Piping. Sign up for a piping [...]
• What’s inside our hatch pattern library
  We’ve recently created a short video in order to get a glimpse of whats inside our popular hatch pattern library (commonly referred to as 100 plus hatch patterns). There are a total [...]
• Count and highlight selected entities
  We’ve added a new practical utility to count and highlight selected AutoCAD entities. With the new release of “Count & Highlight ®”, any AutoCAD user (novice or expert) can count and [...]
• New AutoCAD Blocks for Mac
  This week we are happy to announce 3 new AutoCAD Block libraries for the Mac OSX. The library contains nearly 1400 symbols which are made available through the AutoCAD® content [...]
• 3D Piping Software On A Shoestring
  Forget those fancy 3D piping programs costing thousands, sometimes tens of thousands! Many are so complex it will take weeks to learn them. If you need to create 3D piping layouts [...]
• How to install AutoCAD Hatch Patterns on the Mac
  If you are using AutoCAD for the Mac OSX you can also install either our 365 Hatch Patterns (also called 100 Plus) or our custom Wood and Stone hatch patterns. Both [...]
• Are AutoCAD and Bricscad similar or completely different?
  We’ll the answer is yes – sort of. We wanted to also let you know that “Bricscad for AutoCAD Users” ebook for BricsCAD V12 has been updated. This ebook explains the [...]
• ISO 1219 Symbols / BS 2917 Symbols
  We’ve released our ISO 1219 symbols library for AutoCAD 2012 and earlier. This Pneumatic – Fluid Power Library contain the latest symbology using latest industry specs. Designed to streamline your productivity – the [...]
• Y32 Symbol Library – IEEE Std 315
  Our newly revised ANSI Standard Y32 symbols library for AutoCAD 2012 and earlier, contain Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams drawn using the latest industry specs. Designed to streamline your productivity – [...]
• BricsCAD Book Releases – BricsCAD v 12
  If you are a Bricscad user (or are thinking of becoming one), then you might be interested to know that we have updated Learn Bricscad in a Day for Version [...]
• CADavenue Launches Affordable Process Plant and Piping Design / CAD Alternative
  Bend, Oregon – October 6, 2011 - CADavenue is announcing a pre-release of AViCAD, which is a full CAD Application including tools for Mechanical Process Plant and Piping Design and Architectural [...]
• Top 5 Piping Software List – AutoCAD Piping Addons
  Using the right kind of block library in AutoCAD® can make or break your piping project. Instead of a job taking hours upon hours, now the same job can take only [...]
• AutoCAD Book For Mac OSX
  Autodesk just announce today the release of AutoCAD Mac 2012. To celebrate its release we have added a new downloadable AutoCAD book for Mac OSX. Learn how to customize AutoCAD Mac [...]
• IEC & ANSI standards symbols – Video
  Looking for ANSI / IEC standards symbols? We have a new video which shows you our AutoCAD Electrical library. The IEC & ANSI standards symbols – Please Wait While Video [...]
• New Piping Blocks – Bundle for AutoCAD
  We’ve just added a new Piping Blocks bundle for AutoCAD. Announcing the Pro Piping Symbols bundle which includes both the 2D Piping and P&ID Block Library. A total of [...]
• New 3D Rendering Book Added for AutoCAD 2012
  We just added a newly revised 262-page Rendering with AutoCAD 2011 / AutoCAD 12 mini-eBook: this is the third edition of our ebook for AutoCAD’s rendering system. Now sixty pages [...]
• Advanced CAD for Mac OSX Released
  We thought this looked pretty darn interesting. ProgeCAD an IntelliCAD based company is now offering AutoCAD compatible CAD software for MAC OS/X – The CAD software is called iCADMac and [...]
• ZWCAD Engineering / Mechanical Software Offer
  CADavenue recently announced a new software bundle is called ZWmech. It is a Mechanical Software Suite which also includes a free copy of ZWCAD, a well known CAD platform which [...]
• Autodesk Officially Launches AutoCAD 2012
  Autodesk officially launched their AutoCAD 2012 product line March 22. AutoCAD 2012 will also include Inventor Fusion, a 3D modeling software package for 3D conceptual design. Upgrades also include new [...]
• What’s New In AutoCAD 2012?
  Just released!- Need to know What’s New in AutoCAD 2012?? – this download-able 120 page reference book will provides the most in-depth review of AutoCAD 2012. Allows you to evaluate [...]
• Mech-Q Mechanical Software – Review
  Finding the right Mechanical Software for AutoCAD can be a daunting task – there are so many different options out there. Recently we decided to explore Mech-Q’s Mechanical Software which has [...]
• Top 10 Piping Software List – AutoCAD Piping Addons
  We all know without the proper tools drawings can take hours instead of minutes. Here is our Top 10 list of Piping Software for AutoCAD that will not only make [...]
• pdf2cad new version 8 release
  Great news – we have just added pdf2cad to our product selection. With pdf2cad you can convert your PDF to DWG format by importing the DXF file. Your end result [...]
• Free Engineering Software & Standalone CAD
  CADavenue, recently announced a promotion which grabbed our attention. They are currently promoting a new Mechanical Software bundle which includes a free copy of Mech-Q Tools plus a stand-alone CAD [...]
• How to modify your cabinet layouts using Block Factory
  Video #2 – An intro to the Block Factory add-on for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. Covers how to create and modify your cabinet layouts. This video shows you how to: Use the [...]
• How To Draw Cabinets In AutoCAD Using Dynamic Blocks
  Video #1 – An intro to the Block Factory add-on for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. You can see that these cabinet blocks can be created and manipulated in an infinite [...]
• AutoCAD Hatch Patterns in 2011
  A tip or those using AutoCAD 2011 hatch patterns. In the new 2011 version you can modify hatch dynamically without having to test out different scales via the command line. [...]
• AutoCAD Symbols – Organizing Blocks Using PullDowns
  Categorizing and finding the right AutoCAD Symbol is a job all on it’s own. First you have to create the block, then categorize it and devise an easy way [...]
• A Little History Behind SimpleCAD
  About The Owner Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Erik Zetterberg, the owner of SimpleCAD.com. Since 1983 I have been involved with AutoCAD and 3rd party CAD applications. [...]
• Our P&ID Symbols – Now 2013 Compatible
  P&IDs or Process and Instrumentation Diagrams are simple engineering equipment shapes/symbols that are inserted into your drawing to show a flow process. Now 2013 compatible with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT. P&ID [...]
• Where Are Hatch Patterns Located?
  Here’s a quick tip on how to locate your AutoCAD Hatch Patterns. Your hatch standard pattern definitions are located within your acad.pat file. This file is usually located in program files [...]
• Global CAD Products – New CAD Addon Releases
  Announcing all new releases of the following Global CAD Products! Now supporting the AutoCAD 2012 Product Range. These are award winning add-ons, now with support for the AutoCAD 2012 family of [...]
• New update for Block Factory
  Announcing a new update for the Block Factory, a cabinet block library for AutoCAD. Now with newly updated blocks which have been reorganized for maximum productivity. In addition the cabinet [...]
• CAD Blocks for 3D pipe fitting & more!
  We are happy have recently added a new 3D piping symbols library on SimpleCAD. These Auto CAD Blocks contain 3D pipe fitting and valve symbols. The Block Library is neatly [...]
• How to create and install hatch patterns?
  AutoCAD Hatch Patterns are made up of lines, line segments, dots, and gaps between each object. In order to create or customize your own pattern, you define various x and [...]
• A Piping Block Library Ready To Go!
  We are please to announce a new piping library on SimpleCAD. It features over 10,000 piping symbols all categorized in pull down menus which integrate into AutoCAD. The library is also [...]
• Learn AutoCAD’s user interface customization – book
  Tailoring AutoCAD 2010 CUI is our e-book on how to learn AutoCAD’s user interface customization system, known as CUI. First introduced to AutoCAD in 2006, the CUI is the core [...]
• Cabinetry Blocks for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
  Since AutoCAD 2007 Dynamic blocks have provided a way to parametrically modify blocks on the fly. Our cabinet blocks for AutoCAD also features dynamic blocks which be created and manipulated [...]
• 41 Wood & Stone AutoCAD Hatch Patterns
  New to our hatch pattern collection is the Wood & Stone AutoCAD Hatch Patterns Library. Features wood grain, stone walls, paving and more. This library is for all versions of [...]
• Electrical AutoCAD Blocks Just Updated
  Have a look at our Electrical AutoCAD block library just added and updated for AutoCAD 2012. This is an extensive electrical symbol collection of over 2850 drawings. The blocks comply with [...]
• AutoCAD Batch Plotting made simple.
  New AutoCAD Batch Plotting Program updated for AutoCAD 2010 Just released is a new way to batch plot within AutoCAD! Easier setup and faster than standard AutoCAD plotting, plus you can [...]
• Acroplot now Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) compatible
  AutoCAD 2010 and Windows 7(32 and 64 bit) is now supported. When it comes to converting AutoCAD DWG files to PDF and DWF Acroplot is the clear choice! Acroplot Features Batch [...]
• We’ve got CAD add-ons!
  Jumpstart your productivity today by choosing any of our CAD software solutions. We’ve got some remarkable offerings including our CAD Software Tools and free trial downloads. We also offer site wide [...]