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CADDuct (MEP) Command List


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I've got a list of every single unique command for CADDuct. I found at least 10 of these useful to my everyday and I hope you might do as well.

 

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CAD-Duct Solids Commands Most CAD-Duct Solids/CAD-Mech commands are available via the icons or menu, although some commands can only be accessed via the command line. All available commands are listed here, where a command can be accessed through a menu or an icon, this is detailed in the explanation. For more detail, select the hyperlinks.

 

ADDREPORT - Allows item reports to be configured and positioned in the drawing.

 

ADDSERVICETYPEBLOCK - Command to add a Block with the same name as the items “Service Type” to all “out” nodes of the model. This is used to highlight the positions of nodes within a drawing, marking the ends of all thread/drop rods on hanger patterns, for exporting to the “Total Station” GPS system.

 

ALIAS - Toggles Item Alias text (on/off).

 

AlignMapText Lisp Function - New Lisp function that aligns the text of a selection of items to the required alignment (Length, Connector or View).

 

ALIGNTEXTX, ALIGNTEXTL, ALIGNTEXTC - Commands to change the default alignment of text already in the model, to Align with the View direction(X), Length(L) or Connector©.

APPINFO - Gives access the following program information:

· Program version

· Program Lock version

· Dongle Lock version

· Programs working directory

ATTACHER - Sets/Rotates the Attacher tool.

ATTACHOFF - Turns off the Attacher tool.Attacher commands can also be accessed via the Right Click menu Set Attacher/Hide Attacher as well as the attach arrow icon

 

BSPOOL - allows the generation of multiple batches after they have been defined by using the Spooldwg command (see SPOOLDWG, SPOOLDIM command).

 

CACHEREPORT - Reports the efficiency of pattern caching, creates a DEBUG.LOG file in the working directory (use the APPINFO command to locate the working directory)

 

CHECK - Performs collision detection on all CAD-Duct items within the drawing. Item collisions are marked as green circles at item intersections. To remove collision indication after adjustment, repeat the CHECK command.

CHSPEC - Allows the Items Specification to be changed, users can select whether straight lengths are repaired (due to different connector adjusts) and whether fittings are allowed to be stretched.

CONNFLAG - Toggles which connector type is ignored when attaching CAD-Duct Items together (Connector: None or Locked).

CONNMATCH - Allows changing a pair of connectors or a single connector without editing the item.

 

CONVERT3DMODEL - Command to extract any 3DSolid/Mesh, or collections, into a CAD-Duct/CAD-Mech model. This enables it to be displayed in PM2000 and can also be used to do “Run Time” collision detection while modelling. Ability to automatically extract the connector position, type and size data is included.

 

CONVERT3DSOLID - Converts an AutoCAD drawn Solid (cubes) into a MAPS-Solid object, ideal for converting walls, slabs and objects that represent concrete structures to objects that CAD-Duct can “run time” collision detect against.

 

COPYDESLINE - Allows an existing Design Line to be copied and offset by user specified Horizontal and Vertical offset values.

COSTBD - Shows a breakdown of costs for selected item(s).

CREATE2D - Creates an additional flat 2D image of the 3D model (selected item(s) are placed on 2D Layers @ Z - 0).

CREATECAM - Saves all or selected parts of the drawing as a CAM output file. The user has the option to Save As:

· *.MAJ - Uses the CAM Database

· *.ESJ - Uses the CAD Database

Can also be accessed through the Right Click menu CAM

CSVEXPORT - Exports item data - can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Export > Item Data

CTEXT - Allows the user to configure custom item text (using a predefined ADDREPORT) - CTEXT scales the Block by the value entered for the assigned Text Style.

 

CTEXTREPORT - Lists an Items report name at the command line.

 

CUTINX - added as a work-a-round for drainage problems i.e. initially taking off a flexible ‘T’ won't be setup with the correct angle. Tools provided (e.g. FIXER command) are available to setup the angles on an object in the drawing, so now the CUTINX command allows such a drawing-resident objects to be Cut-In.

DESLINETEXT - Adds the text to a design line as Autocad text, not object text, can also add a the standard engineering block called design4way, with 4 attributes, they are filled in with the text setup in Annotation settings in the design line.

DETECT - Runs collision detection; checks all items in the drawing against the extents of other non CadDuct objects e.g. extruded lines, solids, 3D faces etc.

DSETS - Toggles 'Transitions and Sets Text' label on tapers/offsets/sq-rnds.

DUCTCALC - This command allows you to calculate equivalent Round/Oval Rectangular width/depth sizes based on numerous parameters.

Additionally any two from the following can be input and the remaining two calculated: Diameter – Velocity – Flow Rate – Pressure Drop

 

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EDITDBASE - Edit Main Databasecommand line prompt, can also be accessed via the Shift/Right Click menu Edit Main Database or by selecting from the CadDuct Solids BSS toolbar.

EDITITEM - Edit Itemcommand, can also be accessed via the Shift/Right Click menu Edit an Object or by selecting from the CadDuct Solids BSS toolbar.

ELEVS - The same command as Levels Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Elevations.

ENDFALL - Used on items with fall gradient:sets attacher arrow on a falling end to rise, fall or level.

EXECUTESCRIPT - Prompts the "Select Script File (*.COD) dialogue, allows the user to run scripts.

EXPLODETEXT - Creates AutoCAD® text from object text.

EXPLODETEXTPS - Explodes Object Text into AutoCAD® text in the Paper Space viewport.

EXPORTABS - Command to Export AutoCAD® ABS model data. The resulting data can then be imported creating a “Design Line”, which is then used to draw the 3D model. This option will only work if Design Line and Import ABS options are enabled on the dongle.

EXPORTIFCS - New command to export the 3D model geometry to IFC file version 2.3x

EXPORTMODELS- Creates a file that contains geometry information, (*.M3D), used to export architectural backgrounds that can be imported into PM2000 as an underlay.

EXPORTSYS - Exports selected Services to an external file (*.iez), can be used to transport Services between users.

FACEMOD - Switches certain items to Line Only mode i.e. removes faces.[/url]

FILLPOINT - The same command as Fill Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Multi Point Fill.

FILL2ENDS - The same command as Fill Between 2 Ends Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Fill Between 2 Ends.

FIXER - Prompts dialogue allowing the modification of angled Bends and Tee type Branches on runs with a Fall Gradient.

FIXTEXT - Sets all AutoCAD® text in a drawing to a thickness of 0.001 (so HIDE works).

FLEXFILL - The same command as Flex Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Fill with Flex.

FOLDERS - Prompts the Item Folders dialogue.

FORCETOOLTIP - Command added to force AutoCAD to create and display the CAD-Duct/CAD-Mech Tool tip when it fails.

FULLDBEDIT - Toggles additional database functions, used to configure CAD-Duct to CAM-Duct and EST-Duct systems - includes manufacturing and estimating tabs.

HIDERISEFALLVP - Turns OFF the Rise and Fall symbols for selected items in selected viewports.

HIDESELECTED - Allows the user to hide selected Items .

HIDESELECTEDINVP - The same command as Hide Selected Objects in Viewport Icon , hides the selected objects in the active viewport (Paper Space only).

HIDESYSBTN - Toggles the display of the Edit Service Database button (located next to the Service drop-down menu).

HLINK - Allows the addition of item hyperlinks.

IMPORTABS - Command to Import Data created from the EXPORTABS associated command. The imported data is converted into a “Design Line” which is then used to draw the 3D model. This option will only work if Design Line and Import ABS options are enabled on the dongle.

IMPORTSYS - Prompts the Import Services From dialogue, allows the importing of Transport Services (*.iez).

3DINSPECT - Prompts the Object Viewer dialogue.

3DINSPECT2 - Same as 3DINSPECT Command (Object Viewer) but this version defaults to selecting Objects in XREFS.

ISOLATESELECTEDINVP - The same command as Isolate Selected Objects in Viewport Icon , isolates the selected objects in the active viewport (Paper Space only).

ITMSEARCHTB - Adds an Item Search Toolbar the Item Folder view, can search by Item Description, CID or Alias. Note: must have folders open (use FOLDERS command).

JOBCONTENTS - The job contents window displays a detailed list all of the items that exist in the current drawing .

JOBINFO - Enables job information to be stored with the drawing, the dialogue can also be accessed via the Right Click menu Job Information.

LASTVIEW - The same command as Restore Last View Icon returns previous view when working with Sectional Views.

LDIM - The same command as Length Icon toggles the length dimension of selected item(s) (On/Off).

LFILL - Enables the user to select a 3D Poly line as a path for a Duct/Pipe Fill to follow (Service/Size selection available)

MAPFILTER - The same command as Search/Filter for Objects Icon . Searches for items in drawing as specified via the dialogue. Use the SHOWALL command to restore the visibility of all objects

MAPLOGOUT - In a multi-user environment, if MapUser is enabled the command allow users to logout/login as a different user.

MAPPROFILES - Allows the setup of Project specific Services, Sections and Item Files, the Profile is saved with the Drawing and the user is prompted to Switch Profiles to the one used to do the drawing, if different to the current active profile.

MASKVIEW - Hides all draw items, except those selected . Use the SHOWALL command to restore the visibility of all objects.

MATCHPROPS - Matches Item Properties from one item to another.

MOVETEXT - The same command as Move Text Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Move Object Text.

MPROP - The same command as Object Properties Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Change Object(s) Properties.

 

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MPROP - The same command as Object Properties Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Change Object(s) Properties.

 

OPENJOB - Allows a manufacture file (*.MAJ or *.ESJ) to be opened and the contents displayed in the CAD environment.

If opened in a new drawing all the objects are created, if opened in an existing drawing any items that have been changed in the manufacturing software are updated.

OPENLOCKS - Unlocks all Connectors, Seams and Gauges on selected items. Use with caution!

OPOLY - Offsets a 3D poly line in any direction, uses last Width/Depth as offset values.

PLANVIEW - Resets view to plan view world, removes all clipping planes.

PPREVIEW - Prompts the Print Preview dialogue, can also be accessed through the Right Click menu Print Preview.

POSITIONER - Allows positioning and aligning of selected objects with pick points, can also adjust fall angle/gradient e.g. pipework.

PRICESIN - Imports price lists - can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Import > Price lists.

PRICESOUT - Exports price lists - can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Export > Price lists.

PRINTREPORTS - Prompts the Print dialogue, can also be accessed from the Right Click menu Print.

PRINTSETUP - Prompts the Report Printer Properties dialogue, can also be accessed from the Right Click menu Printer Setup.

PURGEBADBTNS - Removes any invalid items from the Service Templates e.g. the *.ITM is no longer available.

 

PURGEDB - Removes items added to the disk database (items added to the disk database will reference the source information in brackets), can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu CadDuct Solids BSS > Purge Database.

RDV90 - Rotate selected object 90o in the Z axis.

 

REBUILDALL - Rebuilds the model with the current database settings.

REFRESHALLBTNS - Refreshes the Service Template buttons by reloading all the items' image files, updates the internal cache.

 

RENUMBER - Allows items to be re-numbered, various options available - can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Re-Number.

 

REMOVECTEXT - Used to remove unwanted Object Custom Text (CTEXT)

 

REMOVETEXT - Used to remove unwanted Object Text from Items, useful when multiple CTEXT objects have been assigned or for removing VPTEXT duplicates.

 

REPORTS - Prompts the Report Builder, reports can be built, customised to individual requirements, saved and printed. Can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Cam/Print > Print Layout.

 

RESETLEADERPOS - Resets the object text leader.

 

RESETSPOOLCOL - Option to reset the colour of spooled items back to “Colour By Layer”.

 

RESETTEXT - Removes an Items label invisibility flags, i.e. turns back on the visibility of the ALL the selected Items' labels (per Paper Space viewport)

 

REVDESIGN - Creates a ‘design line’ from existing models drawn with CAD-Duct or CAD-Mech objects, this allows resizing of complete runs without the need to redraw. (part of new Design Line functionality)

ROTATEATEND - Rotates the item to which the attacher is set, prompting the value of rotation.

ROTTEXT - Rotates object text - the same command as Rotate Object text icon

 

SAVEDATABASETODISK - Saves the internal drawing database back to the Hard Disk (prompts to overwrite the current Disk - Main Database).

SAVETOFOLDER - Allows drawn items to be saved back to Item Folders as *.ITM

SECTIONAL - The same command as Create Sectional View Icon can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Create Sectional View.

 

SERVICEDB - Prompts the Service Database dialogue (used to control the layering system). The same command as the Edit Service Database Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu CadDuct Solids > Edit Services Database. See the Service & Layering Database topics for more detailed information.

 

SETQTYTOONE - Resets selected Item(s) "Qty" status to one.

SETSPEC - The same command as Set Specifications Icon can also be accessed from the Right Click menu Change Specification(s).

 

SETSPOOLCOL - Option to draw spooled items in the colour assigned in the spool command.

SETTEXT - Called from lisp: turns on/off the visibility of object text.

SHOWALL - Returns the visibility of all objects.

 

SHOWALLINVP - The same command Show All Objects in Viewport Icon , returns the visibility of ALL objects in the active Paper Space viewport.

 

SHOWCONNECTED - Highlights all the items connected to the items selected (performs a basic connectivity check)

 

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SHOWRISEFALLVP - Turns ON the Rise and Fall symbols for selected items in selected viewports.

SIZE - The same command as Size Icon can also be accessed from Shift/Right Click menu Sizes.

SL1 - Isolates ALL items with the same Service of the object(s) selected: turns the visibility of all other objects OFF.

 

SL2 - Turns OFF the visibility of ALL items with the same Service as the object(s) selected. Use the SHOWALL command to reinstate visibility of all objects.

 

SNORMS - Internal: Shows face normals.

SPECSIN - Prompts the Imports Specifications dialogue - can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Import > Specifications.

SPECSOUT - Prompts the Exports Specifications dialogue - can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Export > Specifications.

SPOOLDIM - Allows users to dimension spool drawings quickly (see SPOOLDWG, BSPOOL).

SPOOLDWG - Allows the creation of Spool drawings, users are able to select a drawing template, import the required duct or pipe-work system in sections (see SPOOLDIM, BSPOOL).

SYSSCRREPORT - Creates a Microsoft Access Database file (*.mdb), reports all Items in all Services.

TAGS - The same command as Numbers Icon can also be accessed from the Shift/Right Click menu Numbers.

TAKEOFF - The same command as Takeoff Icon starts the application from AutoCAD by reloading the last *.ARX loaded.

TBAR - Toggles the CAD-Duct Solids BSS toolbar (On/Off).

 

TOGGLECUSTOMTAKEOFF - Command to set and reset the “Custom Takeoff” settings on Items, these settings control what is displayed on the “Item” tab (Shift must be pressed when issuing the command).

 

TOGGLEPOSITION - Command line access to the CAD-Duct option; turn On or Off prompt options to position text.

TOGGLEROTATION - Command line access to the CAD-Duct options; turn On or Off prompt options to rotate text.

TRIMBLEEXPORT - Command to extract the required point data from Hangers and Wall/Slab sleeves so they can be downloaded to the Trimble LM80 GPS station (Dongled option).

UNCATALOGUE - Turns the selected catalogue item (in the drawing) into editable item.

UPDATECUSTOMDATA - Allows the user to update an Items Custom Data.

 

UPDATEFROMSOURCE - Transfers Custom Data that maybe stored on an Item in Folders to the same existing Item in the drawing.

UPDATEMAPTABLE - Tables created with Addreport can now be automatically updated to reflect drawing changes/additions, as long as they have been setup with an internal “Filter”.

UPDATEALLMAPTABLES - Updates ALL tables on the drawing that are setup with Filters.

 

UPDATESTATUS - Prompts the Import Status dialogue, allows users to update existing Item information using the Item handle as the identifier.

 

USESYSTEMS - Toggles the Systems and Services dialogue (Item Button Template) (On/Off).

 

VPTEXT - Object text can be independently positioned in different paper space view ports. The command can also be used to turn OFF the display of text in an active view port (hold the SHIFT Key when selecting the command). In this mode it is similar to using the SHIFT and toggle text commands, except this will work for any number of different text types.

 

VPTEXTS - Command that behaves like the VPTEXT command with the Shift Key pressed, allows this command to be used from Tool Pallets that don’t support Shift being pressed when selecting the command .

WORKSHEETS - Prompts the Item Worksheet Builder dialogue, similar to Item reports and labels, but with the ability to add filters and define print order. This enables the user to print worksheets for any fitting that falls within the criteria of the filter.

WRAPIT - Command to ease the process of creating Wrapped Objects, this command creates the block and prompts for Insertion Points and Connection Type/Points.

 

WRITECHECKPOSNS / READCHECKPOSNS - Utility commands to write out and read back positions of all the nodes in a drawing/set of drawings.

 

xLDim, xElevs, xSize, xDsets, xCtext, xTags, xAlias - Text commands to extract the text object from an Xref into the Paper Space layout of a drawing, removes the need to hold the “Alt” key.

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