“The Only method to add a Wipeout Mask to Arcs, Circles, or Plines with Arc Segments. The Quickest way to add a wipeout mask to Polylines or Multiple Points in AutoCAD”

Let’s face it hatching around blocks or breaking lines to insert symbols is a pain and a lot of extra work.

Wouldn’t be great if you could just simply place the block on the line and have the line disappear without having to break it!
How about adding a window block to an exterior elevation and having the brick hatch pattern disappear regardless where the window block is placed!

BlockMasker takes advantage of the AutoCAD Wipeout command’s masking feature in AutoCAD but extends it’s capabilities beyond the Square/Rectangular or Multi-Point Closed Polylines. Now you can also add wipeout masks to Arcs, Circles, and Polylines with Arc Segments. BlockMasker makes the task of adding a wipeout mask to an object much easier and gives your symbols the ability to make things disappear. You Block/Symbol libraries will never be the same, no more hatching around symbols with unexpected results, or breaking lines so that the drawing looks correct. Look at some of the samples in the screenshots below.

FEATURES:

● Add a Mask to All Your Symbols with and without Arc or Circular Segments
● Easily Add a Mask by Selecting a Single Arc Segment
● Add a Mask to a circle by selecting the circle
● Option for the Mask to be placed in Front or Behind the Selected Object
● Add a Mask to a closed polyline by selecting the polyline
● Mask a closed polyline with Arc Segments Included
● Quickly Add a Rectangular Mask by Selecting the Lower Left and Upper Right Corners
● Select an Unlimited Number of Points to Create a Mask Area

This Application takes advantage of the AutoCAD Wipeout and Draworder commands and extends the wipeout ability to arcs and circles.

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

FiberGlass Structural Shapes includes W-Shapes, channels, single angles, square & rectangular tubing, I-Tees and W-Tees. All fiberglass shapes are created from a single polyline and made into an AutoCAD block when inserted as section views. All fiberglass shapes are parametrically drawn according to the “Strongwell Extren Series” catalog of the Strongwell Corporation.

FEATURES:

● Create shapes in plan, section, elevation as required.
● Shapes in Section view are created as an AutoCAD block to keep file size minimized.
● All shapes are created parametrically on demand.
● Shapes are attached to cursor based on center insertion point and rotated after placement.

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

Simply put “The quickest way to add typical drawing notes without typing!”

Don’t take our word for it, take theirs….

“This is one of the most productive products we have purchased. It eliminates wasted effort on repetitive tasks, saving time and money.”
Jack Turner, Dynamic Systems

Do you hate to type the same notes over and over again, drawing after drawing, project after project?

Now you can instantly add typical drawing notes with or without leaders and without typing!

As a CAD user you know the difficulty when working with text input, style, layers, and text heights. Wouldn’t it be great if you could break free from these limitations and eliminate repetitive tasks? Eliminate typing mistakes within all the drawings in a project and use consistent notation, style and abbreviations.

FEATURES:

● Significantly increase drawing notation speed and drawing productivity.
● You no longer have to remember scale factors for text heights, setting the correct text style, or even putting the note on the correct layer, its all automatic.
● Instantly add typical drawing notes without typing!
● You have complete control over every aspect of notes and leaders.
● Notes are stored by categories in Master Note files which can be specific for different projects.
● Add notes directly from your drawing to the current Master Note file.
● Eliminate typing mistakes and have consistent drawing notation, style and abbreviations.
● Add single or multiple line notes.
● Easily add, edit or remove notes from your master note files.
● Add Annotative Notes

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

Structural Steel Detailing For AutoCAD

SteelPLUS Structural Steel Detailing Bundle for AutoCAD, is an inexpensive suite of detailing and drafting applications that work with each specific AutoCAD Release 2000 through AutoCAD 2012. No extensive learning curve or expensive training programs to attend.

The SteelPLUS Detailing Bundle offers a more productive detailing solution. For more details on each of the modules included in the SteelPLUS Detailing Bundle click on the links in the Related Products below.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

Structural Steel Detailing For AutoCAD

SteelPLUS™ Structural Shapes 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.

All structural steel shapes are parametrically drawn according to the “Manual of Steel Construction”  of the American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. Steel shapes use external data files for use with other structural standards.

One main dialog controls access to all shapes allowing multiple insertion points, layer, color, linetype control and the ability for the user to specify exaggerated dimensions, for details, before placement of each shape.

All steel shapes are created from a single polyline and made into an AutoCAD block. Each shape has built in intelligence for automatic notation.

FEATURES:

• Create shapes in plan, section, elevation or single line as required.
• Create simple or complex shapes made from a single non-segmented polyline.
• Shapes are created as an AutoCAD block to keep file size minimized.
• Ability to cope ends of W-Shapes in elevation view.
• List shape properties from drawing after shape placement or within dialog box.
• All shapes are created parametrically from external data files.
• Shapes are attached to cursor based on insertion point selected and rotated after placement.
• Automatic shape notation by selecting inserted shape.
• User defined dimensions for shape details.
• A grid option allows the user to select a steel shape to be placed at the intersection of several grid lines.

Shape Libraries include:
LRFDV13 AISC
LRFD3 AISC
LRFD2 AISC
LRFD1 AISC
ASD9 AISC
ASD8 AISC
ASD7 AISC
ASD6 AISC
ASD5 AISC
LRFDV13 MAISC
LRFD3 MAISC
CISC

Bolts drawn in elevation allow for a material thickness to be specified, using hidden lines to represent the shaft through the material. A washer may be added at the bolt head and nut, with a single or double chamfer nut.

AutoCAD Compatibility Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

Bolts/Nuts/Washer Types

• Hex bolts
• Heavy hex bolts
• Square bolts
• Bolt holes
• Hex nuts
• Square nuts
• Type A washers

FEATURES:

• Creates Hex, Heavy Hex, and Square, bolts, nuts, washers, and bolt holes. Draw in plan or elevation.
• Elevation view draws complete bolt with hidden lines for shaft through material thickness.
• Standard and “J” type anchor bolts included.
• Data files based on the Industrial Fasteners Institute, “Fasteners Standards Manual”, 5th Edition. Bolts, nuts and washers are created parametrically and made into AutoCAD® blocks for easy placement, relocation, and control over color and linetype changes.
• All shapes have added intelligence for easy identification.

Anchor Bolts

Anchor bolts are created in standard or “J’ type, with options for projection length, thread length, total bolt length and embed point. Anchor bolt threads are hatched automatically. An option to mirror “J” type anchor bolts saves time in creating a pair of anchor bolts for column details.

All shapes are created from the dimensional data when inserted the first time and converted to an AutoCAD block for ease of editing and added intelligence.

Fasteners

U-Bolts

Steel Floor & Roof Deck creates narrow, intermediate and wide rib floor & roof deck with your choice of insulation type and thickness.

Composite and conform Steel Floor Deck, with various slab thickness, is also created with the same ease.

Steel Floor Deck has been enhanced to allow you to save specific deck and insulation or slab configurations for later use in the current drawing, or in other drawings. Even if you forget the deck sizes, with the built-in intelligence, you simply select the existing deck and the specific configuration is displayed.

A new preferences dialog allows complete control over the deck elements including color, linetype, insulation, slab hatching color, and scale factor.

Steel Roof Deck and insulation or floor deck and slab, are placed in one quick operation by selecting two points. The deck is made from a polyline based on the manufactures dimensions as defined in an external data file. Hatching of the slab and insulation are done automatically.

AutoCAD Compatibility Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

FEATURES:

• Place roof deck with insulation or floor deck with slab quickly, by only selecting two points.
• Floor and roof deck are created parametrically as a polyline per manufactures dimensions from an external data file.
• Deck configurations and settings may be saved for later use or in other drawings.
• Built-in intelligence: Each deck placement has valuable information for easy identification and recreation by selecting an existing one.
• Preferences dialog allows complete control over every aspect of the decks layer, color, linetype, hatching and scale.
• Create narrow, intermediate and wide rib roof deck with various insulation thickness.
• Create composite and conform floor deck with various slab thickness.

No data manuals to find and look up the dimensional information you need to draw a steel bar joist in AutoCAD. Create joists in 2D for details or 3D for presentations.

Steel Joist & Girder Series module for AutoCAD has been expanded from the K-Series Bar Joists, to include the K, VS, LH and DLH Series and Joist Girders. This series is based on the Vulcraft open web steel joist manual, and has greatly enhanced the capabilities of this module.

Besides the addition of the new joists and girders, you may now draw joists in plan, section, elevation (for details) and the complete joist for building sections.

You control end extensions, rotation, layer, color and linetype of all joists. Joists are created parametrically and made into an AutoCAD block (in section view) to allow easier editing of joists and keep file size to a minimum.

Built in intelligence is added to each joist for easy identification after placing it in the drawing. Special programs aid in placing, dimensioning  and notation of joists arrays in plan view.

AutoCAD Compatibility Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

Features

• Draw Steel Joists in Plan, Section, Elevation in AutoCAD.
• Draw Steel Joists in Imperial or scale to Metric
• Creates Steel Joist K, VS, LH and DLH Series and Joist Girders.
• Joists are created section view as an AutoCAD block to keep file size to a minimum.
• Creates all joists parametrically from external data files.
• Draw partial joist for wall section and details or complete joist for building sections.
• You have complete control over insertion layer, joist direction and rotation.
• Automatic bearing distances for 2.5″ or 4″.
• Special programs for joist arrays in plan view for placement, dimensions and notation.

A symbol icon is updated within the dialog as each component is selected when creating the welding symbol. You may attach user defined labels and noting directly from within the built-in edit boxes. ANSI standard noting is built in for easy note selection.

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions

We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

FEATURES:

• 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.
• Preferences dialog controls all aspects of the welding symbol.
• Symbols have added intelligence for easy identification.
• Continuous multiple leader lines are made from a polyline.
• Size of symbols is controlled from the current DimScale setting.

EZ-Pipe Plus is a parametrically driven 2D piping system that makes piping drawings a matter of completion. Combined with a Bill of materials, for total pipe length or individual cut pipe length, this makes EZ-Pipe a winning combination. EZ-Pip Plus also contains several drawing enhancements including a layer management system to manage layers by groups.

Don’t take our word for it, take theirs….

“The EZ-Pipe piping system provides our users with significant benefits for efficient, quick and easy completion of our piping projects. within one hour we were able to train our operators on how to operate the piping system.”

Jack turner, Dynamic Systems, Inc.

EZ-Pipe Plus creates 2D pipe, valves, and fittings, providing full compatibility with AutoCAD® Release 2002-2009 on multiple hardware platforms supported by AutoCAD. Settings include automatic adjustment of pipe lengths based on current weld gap. Pipe, valves, and fittings are created from external data files. No learning curve or expensive training programs to attend.

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions

We DO NOT have a specific version for AutoCAD LT at this time.

FEATURES:

• Unique Drop&Drag feature allows multiple insertion points for all fittings with automatic zoom.
• Parametrically driven piping system creates 2D blocks for smaller drawing file size.
• Quickly creates pipe, valves, and fittings in double or single line.
• Piping between fittings is automated allowing you to add fittings first, then add pipe between fitting.
• Pipe material take-off created by cut length or total length of pipe.
• Valve and fitting material takeoff may be created at any time.
• Additional drawing utilities include a group layer management system, a text notation system, drawing setup for inserting title sheets, architectural calculator, and much more.

Available Piping Systems include:

• Buttweld
• Socketweld
• Forged Steel Screwed
• PVC Schedule 40/80

Buttweld Fittings Include:

• Pipe Size 0.5 to 42″ User defined
• Short and long radius 90 degree elbows
• Short and long radius 180 degree return bends
• Reducing 90 degree elbows
• 45 degree elbows
• Caps
• Tees
• Crosses
• Concentric and eccentric reducers
• Weld-o-lets 3000# and 6000#

Socketweld Fittings Include:

• Forged Steel SW Fittings 2000# and 3000#
• 90 degree elbows
• 45 degree elbows
• Caps
• Tees
• Crosses
• Concentric and eccentric reducers
• Reducing inserts
• Couplings
• Long and short nipples
• Unions
• Swage
• 45 degree laterals
• Weld-o-lets 3000# and 6000#

Forged Steel Socketweld Valves Include:

• Gate valve
• Globe valve
• Plug valve
• Bal valve
• Butterfly valve
• Strainer
• Check valve
• 2-Way regulator valve
• Needle valve
• Steam trap

Forged Steel Screwed Fittings Include:

Cast Iron Screwed Fittings 125# and 250#

Forged Steel Screwed Fittings 2000#, 3000#, and 6000#

• 90 degree elbows
• 45 degree elbows
• Caps
• Tees
• Crosses
• Concentric and eccentric reducers
• Couplings
• Half couplings
• Short and close nipples
• Unions
• Swage
• 45 degree laterals
• Thread-o-lets 3000# and 6000#

Forged Steel Screwed Valves Include:

• Gate valve
• Globe valve
• Plug valve
• Bal valve
• Butterfly valve
• Strainer
• Check valve
• 2-Way regulator valve
• Needle valve
• Steam trap

Flanges Included:

• Weld neck
• Threaded
• Slip-on
• Lapped
• Blind
• Raised face toggle

Flanged Valves Included:

• Gate valve
• Globe valve
• Plug valve
• Check valve
• Plug valve
• Angled valve
• Strainer
• Check valve
• 2-Way valve
• Regulator valve
• Needle valve
• User gate valve
• Buttweld gate valve
• Valve handles

AutoCAD Compatibility

Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.