Here’s what’s new!
Thanks for your interest in Mech-Q. We are happy to announce a brand new Mech-Q (and AViCAD) release. If you are a current Mech-Q user ask us for a quote. Free updates also available if you have purchased less than 1 year ago.
Auto-Save Mech-Q Settings Feature
A recent addition is the ability to auto-save your Mech-Q settings to the drawing itself. Optionally you can manually save and load your settings via you hard drive.
The change to the way Mech-Q saves your settings, means that you could setup a Mech-Q/Acad drawing template for one spec and then other for a different spec. Each drawing will then remember its own Mech-Q setup and remembers 2D/3D draw modes, layer settings, units and more.
This new change not only improves the overall speed of Mech-Q but allows you to save your Mech-Q settings as you upgrade either your computer or Mech-Q itself.
Although there are more many ways to use this feature, just remember all Mech-Q settings are always saved to either your drawing or templates for safekeeping.
To explain how to use this feature – have a look the video below:
Current promotions
For the next couple weeks we’ll be offering special pricing on our products. Feel free to contact us for a quote.
Mech-Q improvements
Below is a list of new items in our latest Mech-Q release. You can also view the Mech-Q changelog for 2020 and earlier.
If you have any questions please visit our help desk. We really appreciate your interest in our CAD products.
Mech-Q is now fully compatible with:
AutoCAD 2025
AutoCAD LT 2025
Bricscad V24
GstarCAD 2024
CADian 2024
Improvements in piping, ducting, and structural modules for better performance and stability.
Victaulic Couplings: New feature to set pipe direction
Piping Labels: Improved for better usability
Custom Flanges: Enhanced
New Cope Tool for 3D Beams
New Steel Section MC12x14.3
Structural : Enhanced Handrail Drawing
Aluminum Stringers and Treads:
Ducting Better 2D Elbow Handling:
Ducting Expanded BOM Options:
Ducting Flex Duct 2 Plane Draw:
Ducting More Table/Balloon Option
Data Import/Export: Easier data handling
Mech-Q is now Fully Compatible with:
AutoCAD LT 2024 (v2024 only)
CADMate & CADMate Mechanical
CADdirect
progeCAD 2024
GstarCAD 2023
Piping P&ID – Improved control valve selection
Ducting Add no units option for labels
Structural Stairs: Handrail draw on top of channel stringer
Ladders: option to specify cage base height.
Several bugs and minor problems were fixed for: Piping Ducting Structural & in General
Mech-Q compatibility and more
Mech-Q is now Fully Compatible with: Bricscad V23 CADian 2023 IntelliCAD 2023 ZWCAD 2023
Piping 0-89 Elb, Cut Angle listed in BOM Piping-Iso :Add option to add spool number to BOM Piping -Iso: Add Weld Counter
Ducting Diffusers – add side duct option Flexible Duct 3D – Add multi-point input smooth duct. Transform – Allow different end connections.
Structural Handrailing: Added square welded-type. Welding symbol – Allow any size Several bugs and minor problems fixed, including:
BOM (All) – Allow Balloons to a set Horizontal or vertical location.
Database Editor, More clear messaging when editing and saving
Piping Iso Piping – Error "i7" fixed. Schematic piping not working – fixed. 2D Piping Run with 45deg Elbs Draw error fixed. Ducting Tees throat – auto defetting to default – fixed. Tees Flange rotation Tees90deg off – fixed. Tees ext. Length (T1, T2…) error-Fixed. Structural Bracing not working – fixed. Mechanical
Mech-Q is now fully compatible with AutoCAD 2023
Mech-Q is now fully compatible with AutoCAD 2023
Piping – Vessels: Add "Save design" feature
Database Editor: Add option to export data files changed via database editor to an external folder, making it easy to copy changes to other computers.
Ducting – Improved elevation and length labels ◦ 3D Transitions (Ecc&2F): Add mirror option. BOD&TOD label located top of duct.
AviCAD CUI upgraded to IntelliCAD v10
Several bug fixes and minor software errors fixed.
Compatibility release with improvements
Mech-Q is now fully compatible with: AutoCAD 2023, Bricscad V22,IntelliCAD 2022, ElettraCAD 2021
Piping : 3D Rotation
Ducting: 3D-Preset Elevation function, Elbows & Bends – More efficient drawing steps , Flexible Duct – Extend range & new options.
Piping: Reducers not setting next size, Sanitary Piping – 90deg Elb, CI & M/C coupling fixed , BOM – not saving table setting
Ducting: Tees, Cross – no image, Sidewall registers, Transitions, Elbows (SQ) – Rotation problem , Branches Rec. Shoe Trap
Improvements and Additions
ZWmech now compatible with ZWCAD 2022
Add option to "Hard" Reset the Settings and CFG
Vessels: Add No Support option
ISO Piping BOM: Show CFG at start
ISO Piping – Add custom object
Ecc Reducers – Improve rotation options
Add EN standard pipe, fittings & flanges
2D Duct: Allow UCS rotation & drawing
Duct Transforms: Add Rnd to FO and FO to Rnd
Mech-Q is now compatible with AutoCAD 2022
General: Added New Units options: Metric (cm) English (Ft)
Mech-Q now compatible, AviCAD 2021, CADian 2021, progeCAD 2021 ZWmech and ZWCAD 2021
GEN BOM: Balloon data input improved
CFG now saved in drawing disctionary Improving performance, versatility & options
Minimise data reading from extenal files Improving loading performance & execution speed
Improved data files & "Reset Defaults" operation
Improvements and Additions
PE-BW – added more reducer sizes
Weldolets – Added more sizes
Add options to always start with main dialogue
Several bug fixes and minor software errors fixed.
P&ID: "Not Assigned value error – fixed
ISO Victaulic coupling – draw error fixed
PVC 45 Elb (3d) – Fix profile
Vessels: edit window not working – fixed
MJ Fitting – correct d'base file
AutoSlope not turning off – fixed
Correct layer color – first item drawn
Development not working – fixed
SQ Throat Elbow (3d) – Angle fixed