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Base Mounted 3D Pumps App Now Available!

3D Base Mounted Pump

Base Mounted End Suction Pumps 3D is now available in the AutoCAD Exchange Store and on the SoftDraft website.

This application enables you to create an extensive range of 3D end suction pumps using data sheets from various manufacturers. All you need to do is enter the specific dimensions for each pump. The app has a feature that allows you to save these dimensions for future reference and even retrieve the pump data in a different drawing file. It offers flexibility with discharge positions, including options for left, center, and end. The app also provides a wide selection of suction and discharge sizes, ranging from 1/2″ to 42″. Additionally, it includes a variety of flange ratings. This makes it a comprehensive tool for creating 3D models of end suction pumps.

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Wood Framing Beams 3D Try It Now!

Wood Framing Beams 3D App

Wood Framing Beams 3D App

Wood Framing Beams-Columns 3D

The Wood Framing Beams-Columns 3D App is now available for download on the AutoCAD Exchange Store and on the SoftDraft website. This application is a time-saver for those who create 3D models of wood framing.

You can represent the framing elements of the model using just a single line. The app allows you to choose from a variety of preset sizes for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), 2x’s, 4x’s, and 8x’s. If you need a size not listed in the presets, you can manually enter the width and height of the beam or column.

The app provides options for the insertion point of each beam or column. You can choose the center, top, or bottom of the framing beam or column for all selected framing lines.

For example, a single line can represent the center-lines of wood studs, and the studs are then inserted using the center insertion point. For wood floor joists, you use the top of the wall line and the joists are inserted using the bottom insertion point. You have the flexibility to insert rafters using either the top or bottom insertion points.

This app is designed to streamline the process of creating 3D wood framing models, saving you significant time and effort.

App has now been added to the AutoCAD Exchange Store for download and to the SoftDraft website at the link below.

This app will definitely save you a huge amount of time when creating a Wood Framing 3D model using a single line to represent the framing elements of the model. Choose from a variety of preset LVL’s, 2x’s, 4x’s, and 8x’s or just enter the width and height of the beam or column you require not listed in the pre-sets. Insertion Point selections for each beam or column, for all selected framing lines, can represent the Center, Top, or Bottom of the framing beam or column.

A single line represents the wood stud center-lines and the wood stud is then inserted using the center insertion point. Wood Floor Joists use the top of wall line and wood joists are inserted using the bottom insertion point. Rafters are inserted using the top or bottom insertion points.

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Introducing Steel3D-DIN: A New App For 3D Steel Modeling In AutoCAD

Steel Shapes 3D DIN App

Steel3D-DIN Steel Shapes

App Steel3D-DIN now available on the AutoCAD Exchange Store and on our website.

Steel3D-DIN Structural Steel Shapes creates a 3D solid as columns or beams. Turning on the “Select Lines For Extrusion” toggle enables you to select multiple lines, pre-drawn in 3D model space. Toggled Off, allows you to place a single shape in the current UCS, then specify the rotation angle and height by moving the cursor out to the required height or type the height in.

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Buttweld Fittings 3D App Now Available!

Buttweld Fittings 3D

Carbon Steel Buttweld Fittings 3D has been added to AutoCAD Mechanical_English Exchange Store as Featured Apps.

Carbon Steel Buttweld Fittings 3D App is used to create 3D Buttweld piping drawings. The unique features in this app will make 3D piping drawings easier to produce from an isometric view point. The unique Pipe Spool Feature allows you to draw a pipe spool with two selection points with selected start and end fittings. This feature alone will save many hours of pipe drawing time. First draw the center-lines for the piping route, and than you will be ready to drop the fittings at each point for elbows and tees. Or use the Pipe spool feature to go from point to point, two points at a time with the fittings included.

Buttweld Fittings 3D App Now Available!

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Steel Bar Joist App Joist2D Try It Now!

K-Series Bar Joist Joist2D

Introducing Steel Bar Joist 2D App for AutoCAD: A Featured App for AutoCAD Mechanical_English

Do you REALLY have time to take out the Joist Manufacturer’s catalogue and look up the dimensional data needed to create a  Steel Bar Joist?

Joist2D: Your Time-Saving Partner for Steel Bar Joist Drafting

This Steel Bar Joist 2D App keeps you from struggling to draw steel bar joists in minutes? Ditch the tedious manual process and embrace Joist2D, the app that revolutionizes your workflow. With just two clicks, watch intricate joist elevations materialize on your screen, saving you precious time and effort.

Joist2D isn’t just fast, it’s versatile. Say goodbye to limited options. Choose from a comprehensive database of K and KCS steel bar joist types and sizes, catering to every project’s needs. Need further customization? Dive deeper and tweak properties like depth, seat, and web thickness. Adjust spacing, layout, and alignment with ease, crafting the perfect joist arrangement.

Forget about messy calculations and deciphering complex data manuals. Joist2D takes the hassle out of accuracy. Watch as the app automatically generates precise steel bar joist elevations, complete with the right size, shape, and orientation. And to top it off, intelligent labels and dimensions instantly appear, showcasing joist type, size, span, and crucial bearing dimensions.

Investing in Joist2D is an investment in efficiency. Ditch the 10-15 minute manual slog and see joists materialize in seconds. It’s the perfect tool for architects, engineers, and anyone who wants to streamline their steel bar joist drafting process. So, say goodbye to wasted time and hello to a smarter, faster way to work. Download Joist2D today and experience the difference!

Steel Bar Joist 2D App for AutoCAD is a featured app in the AutoCAD Mechanical_English Exchange Store.

Steel Bar Joist and Joist Girders

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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.

SoftDraft Pumps 2D/3D Product Page Link:

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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.

SoftDraft Quick Notes Product Page Link:

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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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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.