Latest Mech-Q Updates
Our latest Mech-Q release offers a new piping and features that integrates inside our engineering and pipeline software suite and allows CAD users to dynamically rotate various fittings into place at any angle.
The Mech-Q Suite is available for AutoCAD and IntelliCAD as an add-on. The Mech-Q Suite can optionally be purchase as a part of a 2D/3D CAD stand-alone package called AViCAD Pro.
Highlights for this new version:
- Compatible with AutoCAD 2000-2023
- Piping & Ducting – Major Update
- More elbows options, Easier orientation & placement
- More Branches options. Easier orientation & placement
- Added Round to Rectangular
- Tees Several 3D improvements
- Piping Several improvements
- Added Isometric Equipment
- Improved Fasteners 3D
- Structural 3D – easier Z-direction
- More elbows & reducers options
- Improved setup install for AutoCAD
Other recent improvements
Pipe fittings now appear immediately after the ‘Point Direction’ pick is made. When the fitting comes in at this point the user will be able to see the fitting while picking a new direction.
This addition is a powerful feature for 3-D mechanical detailing. Now piping designers can create 3D models without having to set the appropriate 3D Coordinates (UCS) while designing their schematics.
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