Are you sick and tired of plodding through your structural drawings every day having to endlessly look for the right detail or maybe even redraw that same connection for the zillionth time?

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Let Steel Plus Draw It!

SteelPLUS Structural Steel Detailing Bundle, for AutoCAD dynamically creates what you need on the fly so theres no need to look for blocks or redraw your details. It contains a suite of detailing and drafting applications that work with each specific AutoCAD Release 2000 through AutoCAD 2012.

Save big when you purchase the SteelPLUS Bundle. For a limited time we are offering this to you for over $200 off!

Structural Detailing Bundle Features

• Structural Steel Shapes Utility
• Steel Floor & Roof Deck Module
• Bolts/Nuts/Washers Creator
• Joist & Girder Series Add-On
• Welding Symbols Package

An Entire Structural Steel Library – Ready to Roll!

This structural detailing package is ready to use just minutes after download. There’s no steep learning curves – everything is ready to use and easily accessible right from the start. You’ll have menus and simple dialog screens that are designed so that you can blaze through your entire project in no time at all.

This truly is a remarkable Structural Steel Detailing For AutoCAD. Simply pick and choose the length and size and sit back and watch it it do the work for you. The SteelPLUS Detailing Bundle offers everything you’ll need to be productive at steel detailing .

The Steel Detailing Package includes 5 main modules, that when combined will provide you with a powerful tool set to complete your structural drawing in minutes instead of hours.

SteelPLUS 2D/3D Steel Detailing Bundle Includes:

SteelPLUS Structural Steel Shapes

Create structural steel shapes in plan, section, elevation or single line as required. Simple or complex shapes are made from a single non-segmented polyline.

Includes W-Shapes, channels, single/double angles, square & rectangular tubing, pipes, M, S, HP shapes and tees as listed in the AISC database. Optional metric databases included MAISC and CISC.

Bolts/Nuts/Washers

Creates Hex, Heavy Hex, and Square, bolts, nuts, washers, and bolt holes. Parametrically creates these shapes in plan or elevation views based on dimensional data from external ASCII data files.

Customize the output! – You may also add your own dimensional information on bolts or nuts that are unique to your specific application.

Steel Floor & Roof Deck

Steel Floor Deck creates narrow, intermediate and wide rib roof deck with your choice of insulation type and thickness. Create Steel Deck in AutoCAD 2D for details or 3D for presentations.

Features built-in intelligence: Each deck placement has valuable information for easy identification and recreation by selecting an existing one.

Joist & Girder Series

Draw a bar joist in 2D/3D elevation or section in seconds, not the usual 15 or 20 minutes for 2D … and who knows how long for 3D.

Bar joists are created as a 3D Solid simply by selecting an existing line representing the bar joist length and 3D placement within seconds. Creates Steel Joist K, VS, LH and DLH Series and Joist Girders.

Welding Symbols

Welding Symbols are based on ANSI/AWS specifications and give you complete control over every aspect of each symbol. The preferences dialog allows you to specific the physical dimensions, text heights and text fonts for the various symbol components

Add welding symbols to your drawing by creating them in an on-screen dialog before placement. Save symbol configurations to recall for later use, or in other drawings and other projects.

Plus These Structural Steel Databases

We provide you with three databases using both imperial and metric units:

• AISC Structural Steel Database
• MAISC Structural Steel Database
• CISC Structural Steel Database

Get your copy today – act now and save over $200 off!. After purchase product will deliver within 24 hours (usually same day). A CD hardcopy is also available.

Looking for a way to stretch a 3D object in AutoCAD? Now you can stretch either one solid or a an entire group solids to whatever dimension you require. Surpasses the stretching functionality of even the latest version of AutoCAD!

3D Stretch – Works Just Like AutoCAD

The 3D Stretch routine works just like AutoCAD’s regular 2D stretch command or the 2D multi-stretch utility found inside Express Tools. Stretch objects easily without redrawing!

• Works in top, front and side view
• Use it with a quick command startup to autoload the 3d stretch command
• Supports multi-stretch and equally divides stretch distance by number of selections
• Simple to use and zero learning curve
• Stretch by referencing using the “From” command
• Keeps track total objects stretched for complex editing
• Also supports Isometric view but be careful when gathering objects!

How do you stretch a 3D Object In AutoCAD?

To make a 3D stretch, simply create a crossing window around the objects, then right click and enter a distance (or use your mouse to reference it in space or from an existing object in your drawing.

With 3D Stretch you can easily work from Top View, Bottom View, Left View, Right View, Front view or Back View.

Even allows Multiple 3D Stretching …

You can also perform multiple stretches on multiple 3D solids at one time. As an added feature multiple stretching will equally divide each element so that proportions will always be the same. For example if stretching 3 windows in a side elevation view using multiple stretch of 12”, each window will slide over 4”.

Will work in Isometric view but outcome will vary due to the selection of objects gathered by the utility.)

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to stretch 3D objects in AutoCAD!

How do you translate AutoCAD drawing text from one language to another? There’s a hard way and then there’s an easy way. By using our powerful tool you can translate a series of drawings from one language to another without having to manually go through each file.

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Our AutoCAD Translator can wither work on individual file or in batch mode. Either way,, your AutoCAD drawings will be translated into your desired language using just a few steps. Supports AutoCAD 2008-2011, MS Access 2000 or newer is required.

Problems Translating AutoCAD On Your Own

Translating Drawings Manually Is A Pain!

• Text can difficult to find on large AutoCAD drawings.
• The translator must be familiar with AutoCAD terminology.
• Error may occurs within BLOCK and ATTRIBUTES .
• The translation procedure may be extremely slow.

Benefits Using Our Translator Tool

Automates the translation process!

• A dedicated AutoCAD translator gets the work done quickly.
• Your translated database (MS Access) runs outside of the AutoCAD.
New words get added to the database automatically.
• Translated CAD drawings are produced in hours, not days.
• The AutoCAD drawing is not compromised during or after the translation.

Translates AutoCAD in 2 ways

Translate a single drawing

With this routine you translate the active drawing, by typing in such translations that are not present in the applications dictionary database, or by requesting translations from the internet, or using a translation software, such as Systran, Trados or E-prompt.

Translate AutoCAD Drawings In Batch Mode

You can also translate a entire projects or folders of AutoCAD drawings. The application also enables the translation of all the drawings in a project with batch run. After the start, the application asks you to choose the drawings in a dialog box that displays the preview of the drawings.

The first run saves all the texts in the drawings that have no translations in the dictionary, in a new data- base, NewWords.mdb. This database should be translated manually, or using a translation tool, such as “Systran”, or using the internet.

When NewWords.mdb is translated, it can be added to the dictionary with a single command. The second run translates all the chosen drawings using the updated dictionary.

Create isometric drawings using your existing AutoCAD 2D views. With just a few clicks you can convert your 2D drawing into a “3D like” isometric image.

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• AutoCAD add-on that works entirely in 2D!
• Projects your entities in two modes
• Includes toolbar for fast access to tools
• Create isometric text and balloons
• Nuts, screws, washers and bearings also included

Create isometrics in AutoCAD in different ways!

Projecting geometry directly – With this method you project geometry from you 2D-projection directly, without defining any projection boundaries. This function is suitable for simple geometry, like profiles and shafts.

Projecting within a box – For more complicated isometric drawings you need to know exactly how the geometry is located in relation to the projections. For this purpose you can project your 2D-projections onto the sides of an isometric box, that you can turn into a desired angle, and you can build your isometric view inside the box, using functions like “extrude”, “revolve” and “plain geometry”. When the isometric view is built (inside the box), you can then erase the geometry of the box with a single command.

Other Isometric Features

You can easily ”explode” your isometric view. You can create every component as a block, then “explode” the drawing simply by moving the components apart with the normal AutoCAD command “move”.

With IsoBuilder you easily draw thick contours around components. You select the geometry, around which you want to draw an outline, and the contour-function will find the outline automatically.

You can also create isometric text and isometric position balloons. There is also a library of components often used, such as nuts, screws, washers and bearings.

Need to create a office layout quickly and efficiently? You’re in luck! Introducing Office Layout – a fast and powerful AutoCAD add-on with one purpose in mind … to easily design any office space.

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Transparently integrates with AutoCAD

Use Office Layout as a tool for facilities management, space planning, office designers and glazed partition manufacturers. You’ll be amazed how much time this AutoCAD routine will save you.

• Transparently integrates with AutoCAD 14-2010
• Easy to use pull-down menu
• Automatic fit panels
• Automatic snapping for faster drawing
• Automatic ID tags with attributes
• 3 sizes of modular panels
• 3 types of doors
• 7 types of office furniture furnished in editable blocks
• Each element gets it’s own unique layer.
• Supports both Metric and Imperial (U.S.) units
• Graphical Tutorial included.

So how do I design my office space layout?

The program will ask you for 2 points, or 1 point and a distance. Door swings are inserted automatically in partition openings. Single or double doors are then labels with an ID tag – its that simple!

Looking for a fast way to create a 3D roof models inside AutoCAD? Want to save time creating 2D elevations in AutoCAD? Then you’ll be amazed at what Roof Builder Tools can do.

Create 3D Roofs No Matter How Complex!

Roof Builder Tools (RBT) is a plug-in for AutoCAD. The software turns a formatted 2D roof plan into 3D solids. By selecting the roof planes from your 2d-roof plan, RBT can create any complex roof model in minutes. You’ll be amazed how quickly you’ll be able to generate a model, even if you know nothing about 3d.

Create 2D Elevations

Although RBT is a extremely powerful 3d modeling tool it can also be used to generate accurate 2d architectural elevations inside AutoCAD. RBT also features an effective tutorial guide that will help you to make your first roof model a success.

Roof model generated with RBT. Then rendered in AutoCAD.

Roof Modeling Features:

• Try before you buy – 30 days trial Easy to learn 3D modeling.
• Builds complex roofs quickly.
• Create accurate 2d elevations on the fly.
• Supports both angle and pitch input.
• Metric or Standard menu toggle.
• Simple plate finder for dormers and high hips.
• Simple wall extruder included.
• Help file with tutorial for easy reference.

New Features: floating toolbar, settings dialog box, save and load multiple profiles.

Roof Builder Tools illustrations shows the process of creating a 2d elevation from your 3d model. RBT hides your model and then extracts 2d lines from it. Now you can fully use your 3d model to create 2d elevations for your drawings.

With Roof Builder Tools 3d modeling has never been so easy. See for yourself how RBT can save you time. Se other plugins we have which Build 2D Elevations & 3D Roofs In AutoCAD from these models.

Draw doors and trim within wall …

Create a single and double doors at any angle. Walls are automaticaly trimmed as door inserts into wall.

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See also PDF on how to create a door and tag

This AutoCAD addon will also insert a door tag automatically – plus the door label created also retains size in feet, inches and fractional inches as block attributes.

Breaks the wall and inserts tag!

• “Breaks” the wall and draws doors with end caps.
• Draws single and double doors at any angle
• Creates 2” deep jambs, 1 ¾” deep door leaves, swinging arcs.
• Includes circular shape door tag insertion.
• Easily customize the tag if desired
• For pair of doors, in case the leaves have different size, the routine allows the user to specify the size of the active leaf.
• Allows you to insert doors, jambs and symbol on different layers.
• Supports Metric and Imperial (Standard US)

Creates block attributes – easily customizable

This door routine also inserts a circular shape tag (defined in dr-type.dwg) which contains attributes such as door tag (typed by the user) and door width (in feet, inches and fractional inches) automatically typed.

This block contains AutoCAD attributes which can be extracyed with outside reporting software (not included). The user can also customize and edit the tag shape simply by redefining the dwg file. The text size of the door label is set for working drawings on a scale of ¼”=1’. The text font can be set using the Autocad Text Style dialog box.

Convert 2D AutoCAD entities into isometric entities with thickness and layer control. IsoMaker supports Full Autocad 2000 through the latest version.

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Converts Regular Entities Into Isometrics Entities

Convert Arcs, Circles, Lines, Solids and Text to isometric entities. Some entities (Blocks, Mtext, Polylines and Dimensions), must be exploded first. Dimensions must be exploded twice before the text will explode.

Makes Creating Isometrics Easy

Just Click and your done

Just choose options you need using a simple dialog box. The following parameters are available:

Make View

Choose your view: Top Right, Right Side and Left SidePick, Setss the desired isoplane using a simple radio button . The Previous setting is remembered for every time.

Make Layer

Creates a new layer then draws isometric entities on the layer specified.

Get Layer

Creates new isometric entities on an existing layer in your drawing.

Depth

Toggle this setting to “ON”, then define in a dimension for the parts thickness.

Trial Info

This shareware version contains the same tools as in the registered version. Multiple discounts available – please contact us!

IsoMaker Pro contains a powerful set of useful tools which assists in the creation of isometric drawings. It converts 2D AutoCAD Entities into isometric entities. The graphical interface inside dialog box makes this program fast and easy to use.

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Its primary function is to convert orthographic views into isometric views – but many other tools are also included such as a isometric fastener and isometric steel shapes utility.

IsoMaker-Pro, allows you to harness the power of AutoCAD for creation of complex isometric drawings with ease.

Overview Of Isomaker Pro

• Converts 2D objects into isometric drawings
• Includes various ISO tools from toolbar
• Creates isometric fasteners & steel shapes

IsoMaker-Pro is fully integrated with AutoCAD and includes a setup and uninstall program.

Isometric Utilities Highlights:

• Creates Isometric Fillets
• Offsets Objects In ISO Mode
• Draws Isometric Ellipses & Circles
• Draws Isometric Elliptical Arcs
• Includes ISO dimensioning
• Creates Isometric Planes from 2D objects
• Draws Isometric text as you type

Converts 2D AutoCAD Entities Into Isometric Entities

IsoPlane converts 2D objects to represent 3D objects, such as a cube in these views:

• Left Isometric Plane
• Right Isometric Plane
• Top Isometric Plane

These ISO Bonus Tools Also Included!

Isomaker Pro also creates isometric fasteners & steel shapes by using an easy to use dialog driven interface.

The Fastener Library

The Fastener library allows you to create 2D entities or 2D isometric entities of assorted Nuts, Bolts, Screws and Washers. Select a standard fastener, thread style, other desired property, and click the OK button.

The Steel Shapes Library

The Steel Shapes library allows you to create 2D entities or 2D isometric entities of assorted Structural Steel Shapes.

Compatability Notes

• Runs in AutoCAD 2000-2010 only
• Sorry AutoCAD LT NOT supported

Toolbox LT for 2000-2009 – allows you to create 3D models and run LISP within AutoCAD LT…plus more. Includes Express Tools for LT plus many Layer Tools.

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Load & Run Lisp, ARX in LT

Plus Create 3D Objects

Cost effective solution to upgrade your AutoCAD LT to perform like standard AutoCAD. You can load and run your favorite Lisp utilities and ARX applications.

Using Toolbox you can extend your design and drafting capabilities with this AutoCAD LT. Allows you to design in 3D using solids and surface modeling techniques.

In addition you can shad and render plus import and manipulate graphic images on the fly. Toolbox LT also gives you the tools to create and manage drawing objects like never before.

Its unique object-authoring suite includes Block Manager, Hatch Manager, Linetype Wizard and Attribute Wizard. Now you can instantly publish intelligent block libraries, stunning hatch patterns and complex linetypes from existing drawing content. Optional one-click drawing schedules and cost estimates are also available.

Tools Included for AutoCAD LT

• Load and run Lisp, ARX and DBX utilities and applications.
• 3D modeler (surfaces and solids), editand 3D zoom, pan and orbit.
• Express Tools style layer commands including match/isolate object’s layer.
• Advanced shading including Gouraud for more realistic presentations.
• Advanced image import, manipulation and clipping capabilities.
• Create libraries containing 2D intelligent blocks and 3D models.
• One-click creation of drawing schedules and cost estimates.
• Includes hundreds of professionally drawn industry standard hatch patterns and complex linetypes.
• Create stylish hatch patterns and complex linetypes automatically from almost any drawing objects.
• Enables over 75 missing SYSTEM VARIABLES in AutoCAD LT