Launch Joist2K Dialog

There are two ways to start Joist2K.

Option 1 – Add-ins Ribbon

Select the Add-ins tab on the AutoCAD Ribbon.

Click the Joist2K button.

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – Add-ins Ribbon)

Option 2 – Command Line

Type the following command at the AutoCAD Command Line:

Command:JOIST2K

Explore the Joist2K Dialog

Don’t worry about learning every option today. Each feature will be covered in detail throughout the Joist2K training.

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – Main Dialog with Numbered Callouts)

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Step 4 –

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – Shape Type and Size)

Step 5 –

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – View Selection)

Step 6 –

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – Shape Attached to Cursor)

(Dr. Explain Screenshot – Shape Rotation)

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t see the Joist2K icon.

Verify that Joist2K was installed successfully and restart AutoCAD.

If the button is still unavailable, refer to the Troubleshooting section later in this course.

The Joist2K dialog doesn’t open.

Type Joist2K at the Command Line.

If the dialog still doesn’t appear, review the installation and licensing lessons before continuing.

I purchased Joist2K from the Autodesk App Store. Why am I seeing the activation dialog?

The most common reason is that you are signed in to AutoCAD with a different Autodesk account from the one used to purchase Joist2K.

This often happens when a purchasing agent, CAD manager, or another employee completed the purchase using their Autodesk account.

If this applies to you, complete the manual activation process described above.

How long does it take to receive my License Key?

License Keys are typically emailed within one business day after your activation request is received.