QUICK START GUIDE

PowerTools is an add-on package to AutoSketch versions 6 or 7, and is required by other modules produced by Resolve Computing. PowerTools provides an array of varied commands to increase a drafters productivity with from Layer management to file Transfer options and creation of quick Site Plans.

If you are a power user of AutoSketch this is a must have option. Users of AutoSketch have requested the commands you see below and ease of use is the bottom line in our creation of these routines. Once familiar with these commands you may wish to explore the other modules available for AutoSketch, HouseRocket or DataRocket.

 ZOOM

Zoom in using the mouse. This is a standard AutoSketch Command.

 CONTRACT

Allows the user to save client and builder data to the document and recall using text formulas within title blocks.

 INSERT LAYERS

Inserts all layers form the DRAW VALUES database to a new file.

 QUICK OPTIONS

Quick Settings for hard to get at options plus new settings for PowerTools. Text Aspect, Line Scale Etc… plus Data file and Template creation tools.

 SAVE AS NEW

Save As, to the directory of the selected drawing and not the current directory.

 BACKGROUND

Turns a selected entities layer to Background State. The entity cannot be on the Current Layer.

 MASK

Turns a selected entities layer to Masked State. The entity cannot be on the Current Layer.

 ALL ON

Turns all layer to Editable state and visable.

 ALL OFF

Turns all layers to Masked, except the Current Layer.

 COPY LAYER

Copies the selected entities to another Layer, whilst retaining their position.

 MOVE LAYER

Moves the selected entities to another Layer, whilst retaining their position.

 LAYER GROUP

Records and Saves layer settings current view, OR Re-Sets one of the saved settings. Can also Print from the saved information. Up to 40 combinations can be saved within any one Data File.

 INSERT LAYERS

Inserts all layers form the DRAW VALUES database to a new file.

 BY-LAYER

Sets all the By-Layer values in the Property Bar for Color, Style and Width.

 BY-SYMBOL

Sets all the By-Symbol values in the Property Bar for Color, Style and Width.

 SET

Sets the property bar to match Color, Style, Width and line scale.

 GET

Select all entities whose properties match the selected entities. Multiple selection can be made

 DRAW VALUE

Set the properties for a chosen Draw Value. Layer will be created.

 DRAW VALUE SETTINGS

Create and Set the Draw Values. Builds Database files.

 DEFAULT DRAW VALUES

Builds the Draw Value Database to pre set values.

 HOUSE OUTLINE

Offset multiple lines from a polygon. Draw Values can be used.

 ROOM

Offset double Wall lines to indicate a Room.

 HOUSE SETUP

Set up the Offset lines and Draw Values for House Outline

 DIMENSION

Create Stacked rows of dimensions. Draw Values can be used.

 TEXT DIMENSION

Create Dimension, Text only. Draw Values can be used.

 SHADOW

Create a shadow around a selected rectangle or Text entity.

 DIVIDE MARKERS

Place markers evenly spaced between two selected points.

DXF-DWG

Draws a line of hatch along a boundary, the width of the hatch can be adjusted to indicate entities such as Face Brick.

 DXF-DWG

Automatic re-calibration of DXF and DWG files for Color, Width, Scale, Sheet, Fonts Etc

 CONVERT to DXF-DWG

Automatic re-calibration of DXF and DWG files for Width to Colour and line types etc…

 COUNTER TEXT

Insert text that has an Incremented in Counter.

 ROTATE TEXT

Rectify text that has not properly rotated after a mirror command.

 FORMULA TEXT

Insert text that has a formula value added, Date, Time Etc…

 COMBINE TEXT

Join single strings of text to form one entity.

 MIRROR

Single click to mirror objects Horizontally or Vertically.

 ROOF

AutoSketch’s in built roof line command.

 HIDE POLYGON SEGMENTS

Hides the sides of a polygon. Very useful for hatching where the polygon sides need to be transparent.

 MOVE SEGMENT

AutoSketch’s in built segment editing command.

 SITE-ANGLES

Create a site plan with Text and Setbacks, using Internal Angles. Draw Values can be used.

 SITE-BEARINGS

Create a site plan with Text and Setbacks, using Bearings, relative to North. Draw Values can be used.

 CONTOUR POINTS

Insert markers between spot height text to indicate contour line positions.

 ANGLE TEXT

Insert text to indicate a site plan angle. Draw Values can be used.

 QUICK OPTIONS

Quick Settings for hard to get at options. Text Aspect, Line Scale Etc…

 EDIT DATABASE

Edit Database Files, TXT, INI & DAT.

 UPDATE

Install new commands when they become available.

ROCKETS

Over 60% of drafting is repetitive, and our Rockets are designed to do some serious damage to this 60% and bring it down to less than 20% giving a whopping saving in time and productivity.

HouseRocket

Like the name states this is a Rocket, forget setting up elevations and sections, they are automatic, along with window insertion and layer management. These are not tools for the faint hearted, this will reduce your drawing of residential structures to a fraction of your existing schedule.

DataRocket

AutoSketch has a built in database and DataRocket has been designed to take full advantage of this feature. Use DataRocket to quickly TakeOff primary quantities to import into your estimating spreadsheet or industry specific solution such as Databuild.