
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.
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.
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.