Discover What’s New in Mech-Q Updates
Mech-Q is constantly being updated to make your CAD experience better than ever. Our latest updates include tools like Victaulic Couplings and 3D Beam Cope Tools, improved performance for piping and ducting, and seamless compatibility with the latest AutoCAD, LT, and BricsCAD versions. These improvements help you complete your projects more efficiently and reliably.
Why Mech-Q Updates Matter for Your Workflow
With every update, Mech-Q continues delivering improvements that make a real difference for engineers and drafters. From better drawing stability to expanded compatibility with leading CAD platforms, our tools are designed to simplify even the most complex tasks. Whether you’re creating piping systems or structural designs, Mech-Q’s updates provide the features and reliability you need to stay productive.
- April 2024
v 4.37
Mech-Q is now fully compatible with:AutoCAD 2025AutoCAD LT 2025Bricscad V24GstarCAD 2024CADian 2024Improvements in piping, ducting, and structural modules for better performance and stability.Added - Victaulic Couplings: New feature to set pipe directionImproved-Piping Labels: Improved for better usabilityUpdated- Custom Flanges: EnhancedAdded- New Cope Tool for 3D BeamsAdded- New Steel Section MC12x14.3Updated- Structural : Enhanced Handrail DrawingUpdated-Aluminum Stringers and TreadsUpdated-Ducting Better 2D Elbow Handling:Improved- Ducting Expanded BOM Options:Added- Ducting Flex Duct 2 Plane Draw:Improved-Ducting More Table/Balloon OptionUpdated-Data Import/Export: Easie - July 2023
v4.35
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now fully compatible with AutoCAD LT 2024 (v2024 only), CADMate & CADMate Mechanical, CADdirect, progeCAD 2024, and GstarCAD 2023.Improved - Piping P&ID: Improved control valve selection.Added - Ducting: Added "no units" option for labels.Added - Structural: Stairs now have the handrail drawn on top of the channel stringer.Added - Ladders: Added option to specify cage base height.Fixed - Several bugs and minor problems fixed for Piping, Ducting, Structural, and general functionality. - November 2022
v4.32
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now fully compatible with Bricscad V23, CADian 2023, IntelliCAD 2023, and ZWCAD 2023.Added - Piping: 0-89° Elb, cut angle listed in BOM. ISO piping: Added spool number to BOM and weld counter.Added - Ducting: Diffusers with a side duct option, Flexible Duct 3D with multi-point input for smooth duct, and Transform allowing different end connections.Added - Structural: Handrailing square welded-type and welding symbol with customizable size.Improved - BOM: Allowed balloons to be set horizontally or vertically.Improved - Database Editor: Added clearer messaging when editing and saving.Fixed - Addressed numerous errors in Piping, Ducting, and Structural, including Piping ISO error "i7," schematic piping issues, and ducting tees throat auto-default problems. - July 2022
v4.30
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now fully compatible with AutoCAD 2023.Added - Piping: Vessels now support a "Save design" feature.Updated - Database Editor: Allowed exporting data files to external folders for easy sharing.Improved - Ducting: Enhanced elevation and length labels.Improved - 3D Transitions (Ecc & 2F): Added mirror option.Updated - AviCAD: Upgraded CUI to IntelliCAD v10.Fixed - Addressed several bugs and minor software errors. - March 2022
v4.29.001
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now fully compatible with Bricscad V22, IntelliCAD 2022, and ElettraCAD 2021.Added - Piping: 3D Rotation.Improved - Ducting: Enhanced 3D preset elevation functions, elbows and bends with more efficient drawing steps, and extended range and new options for flexible ducts.Fixed - Addressed issues with ducting tees, cross images, sidewall registers, and transitions. - September 2021
v4.27.001
Compatibility - ZWmech now compatible with ZWCAD 2022.Added - Piping: Vessels with "No Support" option, ISO Piping BOM showing CFG at the start, custom objects in ISO piping, and EN standard pipes, fittings, and flanges.Added - Ducting: UCS rotation and drawing for 2D ducts, and transformations from round to FO and FO to round.Improved - Eccentric reducers with better rotation options.Fixed - Numerous bugs across Piping, Structural, and Ducting modules, including ISO BOM errors and flange specification input dialog issues. - May 2021
v4.26.001
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now compatible with AutoCAD 2022.Added - General: New unit options for Metric (cm) and English (ft).Fixed - Several minor bugs and software improvements. - January 2021
v4.24.001
Compatibility - Mech-Q is now compatible with AviCAD 2021, CADian 2021, progeCAD 2021, and ZWCAD 2021.Added - General: Improved performance with CFG saved in drawing dictionaries, minimized external file reads, and enhanced data file handling.Added - Piping: More reducer sizes for PE-BW and Weldolets, and options to start with the main dialogue.Fixed - Piping: AutoSlope not turning off, MJ fitting database file correction, ISO Victaulic coupling draw error, and more.Fixed - Ducting: SQ Throat Elbow (3D) angle issue, development errors, and incorrect layer colors.