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Vertical In-Line Pumps 2D Try Now!

Vertical In-Line Pumps 2D App has been added to the AutoCAD Exchange Store, AutoCAD Mechanical_English as Featured Apps.

2D Vertical In-Line Pumps

The Vertical In-Line Pumps 2D App feature of the software is adept at crafting an extensive selection of 2D pump models by utilizing the specifications found on pump manufacturers’ data sheets. This process involves entering each individual dimension into the system to shape a precise virtual representation.

To enhance efficiency, this dimensional information can be stored within the application’s database for later access, allowing these saved parameters to be conveniently imported into alternate drawing files as needed. The flexibility of the App is evident in its ability to accommodate a broad spectrum of section and discharge sizes, starting from compact dimensions such as 1-1/2″ by 1-1/2″ and extending up to larger measures like 12″ by 12″, catering to diverse design requirements with ease.

Beyond functionality, what makes the Vertical In-Line Pumps 2D App stand out as a Featured App on AutoCAD Exchange Store is its potential impact on productivity. By reducing manual drafting time while increasing accuracy, it serves as more than just software—it becomes part of your strategic toolkit designed to enhance performance standards across mechanical design disciplines.

In summing up its capabilities: Whether you’re designing vertical in-line pumps systems tailored to specific requirements or standard configurations intended for broader applications, this sophisticated yet straightforward tool promises reliability paired with efficiency—a combination that’s bound to resonate well within any CAD-driven industry relying heavily upon precise mechanical representations.

Vertical In-Line Pumps App is available in 2D and 3D applications in Imperial and metric versions.  Now available on the Autodesk App Store. SoftDraft’s Pumps2D and Pumps 3D Apps combines all three pumps – Base Mounted End Suction, Horizontal Split Case, and Vertical In-Line – in one App. Individual Apps for each pump may be purchased separately.

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New App Vertical In-Line Pumps Try Now!

Vertical In-Line Pumps

Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pump 3D App

The Vertical In-Line Pumps 3D is a software application that has been added to the Featured Apps section of the AutoCAD Exchange Store for AutoCAD Plant 3D_English.

This application allows users to create a variety of 3D pump models using data from pump manufacturer data sheets. Users can input the dimensional data for each pump dimension, and this data can be saved for future use and then recalled in a different drawing file. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, this application streamlines the process of creating three-dimensional representations of vertical in-line pumps.

At its core, Vertical In-Line Pumps 3D allows for rapid generation of models based on real-world manufacturer specifications. Users are empowered to input critical dimensional data directly from pump datasheets into the program—this includes measurements such as diameter, motor height, and connection sizes. The meticulous attention to detail ensures that each virtual model mirrors its physical counterpart with exceptional accuracy.

What sets this app apart is not just its ability to capture complexity but also its capacity for saving these detailed configurations for future use. Once saved within the system’s library, specific pump designs can be seamlessly recalled and inserted into new or existing drawing files without any need for re-entry—a feature that significantly enhances efficiency across projects.

Compatibility remains a strong suit; Vertical In-Line Pumps 3D supports an extensive array of suction and discharge options ranging from dimensions as small as 40mm x 40mm up through substantial sizes like 300mm x 300mm. This flexibility makes it a versatile choice compatible with Autodesk® AutoCAD® versions dating back from the year 2012 onwards including other specialized vertical products under AutoCAD’s broad umbrella.

Being featured on the respected platform such as AutoCAD Exchange Store further cements this application’s status in providing top-tier utility value—it stands among selected apps recognized for their capability to enrich user experience by facilitating increased productivity levels while simplifying complex tasks during design workflows.

In essence, SoftDraft’s Vertical In-Line Pumps 3D is more than just an add-on; it represents a comprehensive solution aimed at transforming technical drawings into highly accurate simulations thereby pushing forward engineering standards while respecting both time constraints and design intricacies faced by modern professionals in architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industries.

Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pump 3D App supports a wide range of suction and discharge selections, ranging from 40mm x 40mm up to 300mm x 300mm. It’s compatible with Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2012 to current (including other vertical products).

Being featured on the AutoCAD Exchange Store means that this application has been recognized for its utility and quality, making it easier for users to discover and utilize it. The AutoCAD Exchange Store is a platform where users can find various apps to enhance their AutoCAD experience. These apps are designed to help users increase productivity, streamline project workflows, and take their designs to the next level.

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Quick Notes App Try It Now!

QNotes App

We’re thrilled to announce that Quick Notes has earned a spotlight as a Featured App on the AutoCAD Exchange Store for users of AutoCAD_English.

Quick Notes revolutionizes the way you annotate your drawings by allowing you to instantly place standard notes into your projects. With this innovative tool, there’s no need for manual typing—this means you can say goodbye to the hassles commonly associated with text input such as managing style consistency, layer organization, and adjusting text heights. Whether you prefer adding annotations with leaders for direction or simply placing standalone notes, Quick Notes streamlines the process efficiently.

As seasoned CAD professionals are well aware, dealing with textual elements in design software can often be time-consuming and prone to errors. This app is designed precisely to alleviate those pain points by providing a user-friendly interface where common drawing notes can be inserted quickly and accurately. By simplifying one of the more tedious aspects of drafting work—the insertion of text—Quick Notes enables designers and engineers to focus their energies on more creative tasks within their workflow.

In essence, Quick Notes serves not only as an application but also as an enhancement feature within AutoCAD that significantly improves productivity levels when it comes to documentation in design drafts. It brings about a new era of convenience for CAD experts who wish to elevate their project quality while reducing time spent on ancillary yet necessary details.

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Slotted Holes Pro: A Powerful and Easy-to-Use Plugin for AutoCAD

Slotted Holes Pro Steel Detailing

The Ultimate Short and Long Slot-Hole Creation CAD Detail Tool

Did you know it takes at least 10 min. to manually draw 3 rows of short-slotted holes!

Slotted Holes Pro plugin for AutoCAD®, gives you the tools to add an array of short or long slotted holes, or round holes in seconds for your CAD Drawing’s Steel Details and Sections.

Use Slotted Holes Pro to…

  •     Add Short Slotted or Long Slotted Holes to Details
  •     Add Regular or Oversized Round Holes in Typical Bolt Hole Patterns
  •     Works with Steel2K Structural Shapes for Steel Details

Simple and Quick, Slotted Holes Pro plugin for AutoCAD, is the perfect way to enhance your CAD drawing steel details and sections. Quickly create an array of slots or holes for your details.

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PVCValves 2D-19 Added App Store

PVCValves 2D App has been added to AutoCAD App Store Landing Page_English as New Apps

PVC 2D Valves Symbols dialog interface makes it easy to place valves in 2D PVC Piping drawings.
Node are provided in the center of each valve Symbol inlet and outlet for easy placement.
Each valve symbol is drawn to represent the actual symbol in place of the basic standard generic symbols.
Works with our 2D PVC402D Piping System Plug-In for adding PVC Pipe and Fittings.
Also check out our 3D PVC Piping System and 3D PVC Valves Plug-Ins.

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Profile-2-3D Try It Now!

Profile-2-3D Logo

The Profile-2-3D App is now available in the AutoCAD Exchange Store and on the SoftDraft website.

Profile-2-3D makes it simple and quick to convert any 2D polyline profile into a 3D Solid or 3D surface.

First create the 2D polyline profile of the object to be converted into 3D.

Execute the App, make your selections, click OK to convert it in one simple step to 3D solid.

The Extrude-2-3D App is a user-friendly software that transforms 2D polyline outlines into detailed 3D models with ease. Starting with creating a 2D outline, the app then lets you select it, set an insertion point, and specify both trajectory and alignment points to efficiently produce sophisticated 3D designs from simple profiles.

The Revolve-2-3D App is a quick and easy way to convert any 2D polyline profile into a 3D revolved solid without having to deal with the AutoCAD® UCS commands.

Reduces the number of commands required to execute the revolve command on a profile and adds an optional rotation feature for accurate placement in any AutoCAD UCS in the same command.

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Revolve-2-3D App Now Available

Revolve-2-3D App Logo

The Profile2Rev3D App is now available in the AutoCAD Exchange Store and on the SoftDraft website.

Revolve-2-3D is a quick method to convert any 2D polyline profile into a 3D revolved solid without using the AutoCAD® UCS commands.

Revolve-2-3D reduces the number of commands required to revolve a profile and adds a rotation feature for accurate placement in any AutoCAD UCS all within the same command.

You might also be interested in our other Profile to 3D Solid Apps:

Profile-2-3D is an intuitive and efficient software tool designed to transform two-dimensional polyline profiles into fully realized three-dimensional solids or surfaces with remarkable ease.

To begin the conversion process, one must first meticulously craft a 2D polyline profile that accurately represents the object you wish to convert into a 3D model. Once this step is completed, initiate the application and proceed by selecting your desired options from within its user-friendly interface.

After making your selections, simply click ‘OK’ to activate the conversion function of Profile-2-3D. This action triggers a streamlined procedure that seamlessly transitions your carefully outlined 2D profile into a robust 3D solid in just one straightforward step, saving both time and effort without compromising on precision or quality of the final product.

The simplicity baked into this transformative process ensures that users can focus more on design creativity rather than grappling with complex modeling techniques.

The Extrude-2-3D App is a masterfully crafted software solution, specifically designed to elevate two-dimensional polyline outlines into fully fleshed-out three-dimensional models with remarkable intuitiveness and precision. The journey from flat design to spatial construct begins with the careful crafting of a 2D outline, deftly drawn using polylines that capture the envisioned shape’s essence.

Once this initial sketch is in place, you can breathe life into it by activating the app’s powerful features. The next phase unfolds as you select your newly created outline and pinpoint an insertion point—a critical step that serves as the genesis of your model’s transformation.

With anticipation building, you are then invited to chart a course for your emerging 3D creation by selecting its trajectory—much like setting sail on uncharted waters—and aligning it meticulously with two reference points. These decisions act as invisible guides shaping your model’s final form.

This potent tool streamlines complexity into simplicity; within moments of making these selections, watch in amazement as what once was merely an idea etched in lines ascends into tangible reality before you. Without requiring deep technical expertise or extensive manipulation, Extrude-2-3D stands out as an indispensable ally for novices and seasoned designers alike who seek to delve effortlessly into the transformative world of 3D modeling.

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Bolts 3D Metric App: Try Now!

Bolts3DM-19 Metric has been added to Autodesk Civil 3D_English as a Featured paid app.

SoftDraft Bolts 3D Metric App for AutoCAD is a software tool that allows you to easily create bolts, nuts, and washers and place them in 3D Structural Steel models. You can choose from three different insertion types: Down, Side, or Up.

The dimensional data for the bolts are stored in external ASCII data files, and you can add additional dimensional information on bolts or nuts that are unique to your specific application. The software comes with default sizes included in imperial and metric dimensional data files.

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Chemical Engineering Progress

January ’98 — EZ-Pipe Plus, page 39.

The article is about EZ-Pipe Plus for 2D Piping in AutoCAD which is a software plugin for CAD that creates 2D pipe, valves, and fittings. It provides full compatibility with AutoCAD on multiple hardware platforms and allows users to adjust pipe lengths based on current weld gap. The article describes the features and benefits of the software, such as:

  • Buttweld Fittings: The software includes short and long radius elbows, caps, tees, crosses, reducers, weld-o-lets, and more. The pipe size ranges from 0.5 to 42 inches.
  • Flanged Valves: The software includes gate, globe, plug, check, butterfly, strainer, regulator, needle, and user-defined valves. It also includes various types of flanges, such as weld neck, threaded, slip-on, lapped, blind, and raised face.
  • PVC Schedule 40/80 Pipe Fittings/Valves: The software includes caps, elbows, tees, crosses, adapters, couplings, unions, plugs, bushings, nipples, and various valves and flanges for PVC pipes.
  • Forged Steel Screwed Fittings and Valves: The software includes 90 degree elbows, 45 degree elbows, caps, tees, crosses, reducers, couplings, nipples, unions, swage, thread-o-lets, and various valves for forged steel pipes. The pressure rating ranges from 2000# to 6000#.
  • Socketweld Fittings: The software includes 90 degree elbows, 45 degree elbows, caps, tees, crosses, reducers, inserts, couplings, nipples, unions, swage, laterals, weld-o-lets, and more for socketweld pipes. The pressure rating ranges from 2000# to 3000#.

SoftDraft EZ-Pipe-Bundle