Using this official set of productivity tools you can extend basic capabilities of AutoCAD. It is possible to save time by automating various repetitive tasks.
AutoCAD Express Tools
AutoCAD Express Tools is a Windows program that is included in all modern AutoCAD editions. There is a large selection of instruments for increasing overall workflow efficiency. All additional options are organized into several categories, including Draw, Dimension, Modify, Object and Utilities.
Available tools
Users can quickly create complex geometry objects. For example, the Arc Aligned Text option is helpful for generating inscriptions that follow the curve of an arc. It is possible to break lines in a drawing with the corresponding button as well.
There are instruments for modifying existing 3D models. You are able to cycle through overlapping objects. Moreover, properties from one model can be automatically copied to another.
Advanced utilities
The Super Hatch tool is intended for creating hatches from flat images. This software lets users automatically translate layer names from one language to another.
Flexible task automation options are included. You are able to plot multiple drawings at once using the Batch Plot module. Custom layer states can be saved and restored to rollback recent changes.
Features
- free to download and use;
- offers you a collection of AutoCAD tools for streamlining the workflow;
- it is possible to cycle through overlapping 3D models;
- there is a wide variety of automation instruments for speeding up object modifications;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.