AutoDRAW
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Install, run program from the Icon on your Windows Desktop.
Let AutoDRAW detect which parts and assemblies still needs drawings and let it create them for you.
Select your main assembly.
Run AutoDRAW runs through the models.
It created the missing drawing.
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Download and install. Icon will be created on your desktop. To uninstall use Add Remove programs > Control Panel tool.
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Not compatible with Windows XP. Please email us to request an older version which is compatible.
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Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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11.0.5 |
<11.0.5> *** NO Activation required when upgrading from version 11.x.x *** - [Fixed] Parts Lists were not inserted on the assembly drawings in certain situations. <11.0.4> *** NO Activation required when upgrading from version 11.x.x *** - [Fixed] Fixed the "Input string was not in a correct format" issue when using Custom iProp columns. <11.0.2> *** NO Activation required when upgrading from version 11.x.x *** - [Fixed] Drawing update checker did not check all drawings when "Qty Multiplier" was changed. - [Fixed] The "Part Number Item Analysis" did not display the Bounding box data. - [New] Added the ability to add "Date" and "Time" to the PDF watermarking and can be set in Post-Processing Options. - [New] Added a check for when any of your Post Processing files have been overwritten. -- This can typically happen because of your custom filename configuration which results in a filename clash. -- The filename clash will be reported in the Processing Log. - [New] Added an option to position the Parts List by specifying a coordinate. -- The "older" Automatic method is still available. - [New] Added Right-Click options to the grid for unfolding sheet metal parts. -- This will basically create a Flat Pattern if it does not already exist in the part file. - [New] Added the ability to control View Label settings per view for each View Layout. -- The "Insert View Labels" option has been removed from the Application Options and is now configured per View Layout. -- This gives much more control over which view labels should be visible / invisible per drawing sheet. -- Specific label text can be specified per view. -- Option to use a placeholder of "AdrawLabelText" when configuring your drawing standard to create much more flexibility. --- This option gives you full control of text and property information per drawing view. <11.0.0> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us on ivtools@mgfx.co.za to verify if your subscription is active*** - [New] Inventor 2025 Compatibility. - [Fixed] Bug fixes <10.0.19> *** No Activation required when upgrading from version 10.x.x *** - [New] Added the option to batch export STL files as part of the Post Processing functions. <10.0.17> - [Fixed] Would not load assembly containing iPart members. <10.0.15> - [Improved] Improved PDF merging function. - [Fixed] STEP file batch exporting did not work if using Single Drawing option. <10.0.12> - [Improved] Improved Part Number Item analysis function. - [Improved] Post Processing functons will detect if any of your files are overwritten because of conflicting filenames configs etc. - [Improved] When merging PDF's a dialogue will now pop up to ask for a merged PDF filename <10.0.11> - [Improved] Improved the way Post Processing settings are saved and recalled. - [Fixed] Post Processing functons did not execute if a drawing was the active document. <10.0.8> - [Fixed] Center line and center mark settings could not be saved. - [New] Added a Model State column which can be added to the table - Inventor 2022 and higher. <10.0.6> - [Fixed] Parts/Assy's with Model States were not always handled correctly. <10.0.0> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us on ivtools@mgfx.co.za to verify if your subscription is active*** - [New] Inventor 2024 Compatibility. - [Fixed] Bug fixes <9.0.9> - [Fixed] When exporting STEP files, the drawing properties did not pull through as per the custom filename config. <9.0.8> - [New] Added a Multi-Export function which alowes you to export multiple file types in one go. - [Fixed] Some bug fixes <9.0.5> - [Fixed] Fixed an issue where Bend Table and Model Reference table values dont show at all on the Options dialogue. <9.0.4> - [New] Added the ability to save and recall Post-Processing options easily with an Options File Dropdown. - [Improved] The Scale List now supports Architectural scale strings and Fractions. <9.0.2> - [Fixed] Bug fixes |
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10.0.0 |
<10.0.0> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us on ivtools@mgfx.co.za to verify if your subscription is active*** - [New] Inventor 2024 Compatibility. - [Fixed] Bug fixes <9.0.9> - [Fixed] When exporting STEP files, the drawing properties did not pull through as per the custom filename config. <9.0.8> - [New] Added a Multi-Export function which alowes you to export multiple file types in one go. - [Fixed] Some bug fixes <9.0.5> - [Fixed] Fixed an issue where Bend Table and Model Reference table values dont show at all on the Options dialogue. <9.0.4> - [New] Added the ability to save and recall Post-Processing options easily with an Options File Dropdown. - [Improved] The Scale List now supports Architectural scale strings and Fractions. <9.0.2> - [Fixed] Bug fixes <9.0.1> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us on ivtools@mgfx.co.za to check if your subscription is active*** - [New] Inventor 2023 Compatibility - [New] Can include Interference edges in Assembly Drawing views |
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9.0.3 |
<9.0.3> - Minor bug fixes <9.0.1> - Inventor 2023 compatibility. - Can include Interference edges in drawing views <8.0.0> - [New] Inventor 2022 Compatibility -- Only supports Inventor 2017 to 2022 - [New] Support added for the Model States - [Improved] Scan speed improvement - [New] Added the ability to include 3D Model Annotations -- This can be enabled under Options -- 3D Model Annotations will be retrieved on any applicable views - [Improved] Added the ability to use iProperty information from the Drawing file when creating custom filenames for post-processing of files. - [Improved] Added more detail when reporting on drawing creation errors - [Known Issue] There is an issue when using the "Create Drawing Manually" grid context menu on some systems. |
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8.0.0 |
8.0.0 https://micrographics-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/pieter_mgfx_co_za/EXZp0byEvNxHgFhNHlwT0UoBIvwgtq3OT9Rn_7mdvR-9MA?e=ifcBVW&download=1 What's New: <8.0.0> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us at ivtools@mgfx.co.za to check if your subscription is active*** - [New] Inventor 2022 Compatibility -- Only supports Inventor 2017 to 2022 - [New] Support added for the Model States - [Improved] Scan speed improvement - [New] Added the ability to include 3D Model Annotations -- This can be enabled under Options -- 3D Model Annotations will be retrieved on any applicable views - [Improved] Added the ability to use iProperty information from the Drawing file when creating custom filenames for post-processing of files. - [Improved] Added more detail when reporting on drawing creation errors - [Known Issue] There is an issue when using the "Create Drawing Manually" grid context menu on some systems. |
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7.0.0 |
<7.0.0> *** Activation Is Required - Please email us on ivtools@mgfx.co.za to check if your subscription is active*** - Inventor 2021 Compatibility <6.0.13> - Fixed an issue with the "Load as List" option. - Fixed an issue where AutoDRAW would not work with Inventor 2017 and below. <6.0.12> - Fixed a bug where the drawing creation would fail when creating a Projected view of a Projected view. <6.0.11> - Added a Revision column to the main grid window. - View Styles for Projected Isometric views are not locked anymore. - Aligned Projected views' Style is now linked to the Base View's Style. - Tangent lines can now be controlled On\Off - Surface bodies can now be controlled On\Off - Progress bar is working again when creating drawings. - Drawings can be saved using Part Number as the filename. <6.0.10> - Bug fixes <6.0.9> - Fixed an issue where the GA-QTY properties did not update correctly. <6.0.8> - Added an additional placement option for Parts Lists (Bottom-Right) - Can now also define the Parts List direction of items (Upward or Downward) - The Heading placement can now be defined (Top, Bottom, No Heading) - The Parts List Title can be hidden - Bug fixes <6.0.7> - Can control the Drawing Sheet size and Orientation for Parts and Assemblies - Ability to position the Bounding Box text by specifying an X, Y coordinate - You can now specify the Parts List style for Part and Assembly drawings - Added option to specify the position of Parts List <6.0.6> - Added the ability to create a single drawing with many sheets -- Enabled the Insert QR Code option under Application Options for when in "Single-Drawing" mode -- Enabled Add/Update QR Codes button on ribbon bar for when in "Single-Drawing" mode -- After a "Single-Drawing" has been created, Sheet 1 will be activated before save. -- More sheets can be added to a "Single-Drawing" file at a later stage if the file already exists -- Sheets can be deleted from a "Single-Drawing" by using the grid right click context menu. -- The "Drawing Exists" checker will now check inside the Single Drawing for a drawing sheets if part drawing exists - Fixed a drawing view scaling bug - Added a check which stops you from deleting a drawing which is still open inside Inventor - A single view drawing of type "Sheet Metal Flat Pattern" can now be created. - Added and option to use the Back View orientation for when creating a Sheet Metal flat pattern view - Added option to rotate Base and Sheet Metal views so that the long-side is horizontal - View Layout check has been introduced to ensure that View Layouts containing Sheet Metal views are not used for Non-Sheet Metal models. - Multiple Drawings / Sheets can now be deleted in one go. The selected item or all checked items will be deleted - Added a "Single-Drawing" update mechanism - Bug fix: Bend notes were not created for a sheet metal back drawing view - Added another View Layout assignment option - Other bug fixes <6.0.5> - Added a new video “Understanding View Layouts” - Added text size setting for Sheet Metal CNC Drawing - Hole notes can now be added automatically during drawing creation - The last edited view layout will be active when Layout Editor window loads - View Scale setting is now controlled by the View Layout file (Please update your view layouts) - Bug fixes (View Layout Designer) <6.0.4> - Better Linked View checking to detect View circular referencing - Fixed issue where AutoDRAW would try and create a drawing for each model if referenced more than once on the grid. Now, a check is done and if model was already actioned once, the other nodes will be marked as done - Added a QR Code Batch insert/update function - Setting for Log Window to only pop up on error <6.0.3> - Bug fixes (View Layout Designer) <6.0.2> - Bug fixes (View Layout Designer) <6.0.1> - Bug fixes (Scale List Issues) <6.0.0> - Inventor 2020 Compatibility - Better performance when loading the a |
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6.0.13 |
<6.0.13> *** No Activation required when upgrading from version 6.x *** - Fixed an issue with the "Load as List" option. - Fixed an issue where AutoDRAW would not work with Autodesk® Inventor® 2017 and below. <6.0.12> - Fixed a bug where the drawing creation would fail when creating a Projected view of a Projected view. <6.0.11> - Added a Revision column to the main grid window. - View Styles for Projected Isometric views are not locked anymore. - Aligned Projected views' Style is now linked to the Base View's Style. - Tangent lines can now be controlled On\Off - Surface bodies can now be controlled On\Off - Progress bar is working again when creating drawings. - Drawings can be saved using Part Number as the filename. <6.0.10> - Bug fixes <6.0.9> - Fixed an issue where the GA-QTY properties did not update correctly. <6.0.8> - Added an additional placement option for Parts Lists (Bottom-Right) - Can now also define the Parts List direction of items (Upward or Downward) - The Heading placement can now be defined (Top, Bottom, No Heading) - The Parts List Title can be hidden - Bug fixes <6.0.7> - Can control the Drawing Sheet size and Orientation for Parts and Assemblies - Ability to position the Bounding Box text by specifying an X, Y coordinate - You can now specify the Parts List style for Part and Assembly drawings - Added option to specify the position of Parts List <6.0.6> - Added the ability to create a single drawing with many sheets -- Enabled the Insert QR Code option under Application Options for when in "Single-Drawing" mode -- Enabled Add/Update QR Codes button on ribbon bar for when in "Single-Drawing" mode -- After a "Single-Drawing" has been created, Sheet 1 will be activated before save. -- More sheets can be added to a "Single-Drawing" file at a later stage if the file already exists -- Sheets can be deleted from a "Single-Drawing" by using the grid right click context menu. -- The "Drawing Exists" checker will now check inside the Single Drawing for a drawing sheets if part drawing exists - Fixed a drawing view scaling bug - Added a check which stops you from deleting a drawing which is still open inside Inventor - A single view drawing of type "Sheet Metal Flat Pattern" can now be created. - Added and option to use the Back View orientation for when creating a Sheet Metal flat pattern view - Added option to rotate Base and Sheet Metal views so that the long-side is horizontal - View Layout check has been introduced to ensure that View Layouts containing Sheet Metal views are not used for Non-Sheet Metal models. - Multiple Drawings / Sheets can now be deleted in one go. The selected item or all checked items will be deleted - Added a "Single-Drawing" update mechanism - Bug fix: Bend notes were not created for a sheet metal back drawing view - Added another View Layout assignment option - Other bug fixes <6.0.5> - Added a new video “Understanding View Layouts” - Added text size setting for Sheet Metal CNC Drawing - Hole notes can now be added automatically during drawing creation - The last edited view layout will be active when Layout Editor window loads - View Scale setting is now controlled by the View Layout file (Please update your view layouts) - Bug fixes (View Layout Designer) <6.0.4> - Better Linked View checking to detect View circular referencing - Fixed issue where AutoDRAW would try and create a drawing for each model if referenced more than once on the grid. Now, a check is done and if model was already actioned once, the other nodes will be marked as done - Added a QR Code Batch insert/update function - Setting for Log Window to only pop up on error |
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6.0.3 |
Inventor 2020 Compatibility. |
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5.1.1 |
Bug fixes |
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5.1 |
Inventor 2019 Compatibility |
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4.0.1 |
Bug fixes |
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4.0.0 |
Autodesk Inventor 2018 compatible. |
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3.4.3 |
Autodesk Inventor 2017 compatible. Bugs and trial lic implementation |
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3.3.0 |
Added the ability to include the part bounding box dimensions on the drawings Bug Fix: Crash when empty part or assy was detected. |
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3.2.0 |
Added new Free mode function |
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3.1.3 |
Fixed a crash when a drawing template with no title block was used with AutoDRAW |
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3.1.2 |
Fixed a small bug where the assembly file was not picked up to be inside the project Workspace. |
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3.1.1 |
Added Digital Signiture to the files |
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3.1.0 |
Added function to enerate a single sheet metal flat pattern drawing Log file implementation Can now skip detection of reference files |
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3.0.3 |
Bug fixed to handle title block insert issue on multi-sheet drawing if the title block has prompted entries |
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3.0.2 |
Fixed a scale bug Sheet Metal part views are now created with same scale as base view |
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3.0.1 |
Inventor 2016 compatibilty View Style can now be set & customised View positions can be set & customised Option to create multiple sheets per drawing Many more improvements |
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2.5.5 |
Added detection of Default Inventor project which was causing a crash on startup. |
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2.5.4 |
Fixed an issue with duplicate bend notes being inserted |
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2.5.3 |
Fixed a small manual scaling issue |
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2.5.1 |
Change inside installer to cater for upgrades from previous versions |
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2.5.0 |
Added Inventor 2015 compatibilty |
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2.0.1 |
It now supports Autodesk® Inventor®r DWG format (Templates and output) Changes you make to settings are saved and persistent Ability to specify a drawing export folder Manual drawing/view scale option Can specify different drawing templates for part files and assembly files Now skips library, phantom and reference parts during drawing detection Better centre mark settings Other minor fixes |
