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CADWorx Plant 2009 ReadMe CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 ReadMe Table of Contents What version of AutoCAD, Windows, and Database Systems does CADWorx support 1. Technical support information 2. Installation instructions 3. Items added or updated with current builds 4. Important Knowledge Base articles on AutoCAD 5. AutoCAD Service Pack Information 6. An explanation on AutoCAD User Profiles 7. An explanation on how CADWorx loads inside AutoCAD 8. Documentation Information 9. Version and Build History 10. 1. What version of AutoCAD, Windows, and Database Systems does CADWorx support: CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 is compatible with the following AutoCAD versions: AutoCAD 2009 (32 bit version only) AutoCAD 2008 (32 bit version only) AutoCAD 2007 AutoCAD 2006 CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 is compatible with the following Autodesk vertical products : AutoCAD Mechanical 2009/2008/2007/2006 AutoCAD Electrical 2009/2008/2007/2006 Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009/2008/2007/2006 AutoCAD Architecture 2009/2008, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007/2006 AutoCAD MEP 2009/2008, Autodesk Building Systems 2007.1/2007/2006 AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009/2008, Autodesk Land Desktop 2007/2006 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Civil 3D 2007/2006 AutoCAD Map 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Map 3D 2007/2006 AutoCAD P&ID 2009/2008 CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 operating system compatibility is based on AutoCAD or Autodesk vertical product used: AutoCAD 2009: Windows XP , Windows Vista AutoCAD 2008: Windows 2000 , Windows XP , Windows Vista AutoCAD 2007: Windows 2000 , Windows XP , Windows Vista AutoCAD 2006: Windows 2000 , Windows XP CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 supports the following database systems: Access 2002/XP Access 2003 Access 2007 CADWorx Plant ReadMe file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Ahmad Firdaus/Desktop/ReadMe.htm 1 of 10 1/27/2011 5:32 PM

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CADWorx Plant 2009 ReadMe

CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 ReadMe

Table of Contents

What version of AutoCAD, Windows, and Database Systems does CADWorx support1.

Technical support information2.

Installation instructions3.

Items added or updated with current builds4.

Important Knowledge Base articles on AutoCAD5.

AutoCAD Service Pack Information6.

An explanation on AutoCAD User Profiles7.

An explanation on how CADWorx loads inside AutoCAD8.

Documentation Information9.

Version and Build History10.

1. What version of AutoCAD, Windows, and Database Systems does CADWorx support:

CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 is compatible with the following

AutoCAD versions:

AutoCAD 2009 (32 bit version only)

AutoCAD 2008 (32 bit version only)

AutoCAD 2007

AutoCAD 2006

CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 is compatible with the following

Autodesk vertical products:

AutoCAD Mechanical 2009/2008/2007/2006

AutoCAD Electrical 2009/2008/2007/2006

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009/2008/2007/2006

AutoCAD Architecture 2009/2008, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007/2006

AutoCAD MEP 2009/2008, Autodesk Building Systems 2007.1/2007/2006

AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009/2008, Autodesk Land Desktop 2007/2006

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Civil 3D 2007/2006

AutoCAD Map 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Map 3D 2007/2006

AutoCAD P&ID 2009/2008

CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 and CADWorx Plant 2009 operating system compatibility is

based on AutoCAD or Autodesk vertical product used:

AutoCAD 2009: Windows XP, Windows Vista

AutoCAD 2008: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

AutoCAD 2007: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

AutoCAD 2006: Windows 2000, Windows XP

CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 supports the following database systems:

Access 2002/XP

Access 2003

Access 2007

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SQL Server 2000

SQL Server 2005

Oracle 8i

Oracle 9i

Oracle 10g

CADWorx 2009 is NOT compatible with:

AutoCAD 2009 (64 bit version)

AutoCAD 2008 (64 bit version)

Any Autodesk vertical product based on 64 bit version of AutoCAD 2008 or AutoCAD 2009

AutoCAD Mechanical 2009/2008 (64 bit version)

AutoCAD Electrical 2009/2008 (64 bit version)

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009/2008 (64 bit version)

Autodesk Architecture 2009 (64 bit version)

Autodesk MEP 2009 (64 bit version)

Autodesk P&ID 2009 (64 bit version)

AutoCAD LT

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Revit

Note on Autodesk vertical products: CADWorx commands and features are primarily tested with the

AutoCAD version that is shipped independently of any Autodesk vertical product. The AutoCAD that is

shipped with an Autodesk vertical product is primarily tested to make certain that CADWorx loads within

this vertical product. Because the AutoCAD that is shipped with an Autodesk vertical product is often

customized with regards to that vertical product, CADWorx features and commands may not function the

same as they do in plain AutoCAD.

2. Technical support information

If you would like technical support for CADWorx, please contact COADE or your local reseller.

E-mail: [email protected]

WEB: http://www.coade.com

3. Installation instructions

To install CADWorx do the following:

Exit out of CADWorx/AutoCAD and all programs.

Double click on the file you downloaded from the Web site or the file named "SETUP.EXE" from

CD-ROM.

This will start the install process.

Follow instructions on the screen.

4. Items added or updated with current builds

Items added or updated with CADWorx Plant Professional 2009 / CADWorx Plant 2009:

PipingAdded Top Works feature to valves. Any valve entry in the specification file can have aparametric top works data file associated with it. At the end of the valve draw, an optionwill be given to locate the top works on the valve. TopWorksSetting configuration variablewill control the layer the top works is placed on.

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Added command TOPWORKSCHANGE to change the orientation of top works alreadyassociated with a valve. Added command TOPWORKSADD to add top works to a valve already drawn in themodel.Added command INSULATIONVIEW to start the Insulation View palette. The InsulationView palette provides options to add intelligent insulation to components.Updated SPECCHG command to automatically process keywords from the newspecification file.Updated SPECCHG command to process the size selection setting from the newspecification file.Updated PipeDescriptionCat configuration variable. Added setting of 3 and 4 which willcontrol adding of end conditions to pipe and nipple components.Updated the OTAP, TAP, and STOPSIGN to work with the LayerByLineNumber settingfrom the current configuration file.Updated Alpha Size string format routines to ignore the AutoCAD UNITMODE setting. Anincorrect UNITMODE setting of 1 added unnecessary dashes to the Keywords such as{MAINACT} and {REDACT}Updated threaded and socket-weld relief valves to read the correct data file column forweight.Updated 2DREP layer processing features. 2DREP now ignores any component fromBlocks/XREFs that are on a frozen layer.Updated 2DREP to ignore invisible components from Blocks/XREFs.Updated 2DREP to ignore all entities in paper space except view ports.Updated Spec Edit dialog component organization. Previously all special end typecomponents were located in one category. Special end type components have now beenmoved to more appropriate categories within the Spec Edit dialog.Updated Clash feature to import clash status and layer data from XREF drawings to themaster base drawings. This setting is controlled from the Clash Options dialog.Updated VIEWBOX by adding an isolate option. This option will hide all entities outsidethe parameters of the box.

ISOGEN

Added the option to set ISOGEN SKEY and Component Identifier from the specificationfile.Added command ISOGENSTARTPT which will insert a block into the drawing to beprocessed by the ISOGENOUT and ISOGENBATCH commands. The block defines whichopen end of the pipeline the isometric should start from. The insert point of the block mustbe at the extreme end point of all the components that are to be exported to ISOGEN. Ifusing ISOGENBATCH, only one start point should be set per line number. If usingISOGENOUT, only one start point should be selected.Added a mark edit box to the ISOGEN Data dialog. This field can be used to set the marknumber for a component in the ISOGEN isometrics. Added command BOMMARKS toautomatically assign ISOGEN marks based on the CADWorx BOM sort and accumulationsettings.Added DimensionsExistingISOGEN to the configuration file. This variable controlsdimensioning of existing components in the ISOGEN isometrics.Added a dimension status edit box to the ISOGEN Data dialog. This field can be used tocontrol the dimensioning of individual components.Added ICEDIT command to display the ISOGEN Data dialog directly without using theCEdit dialog ISOGEN button.Updated ISOGENBATCH to export line number continuation information for lines that areconnected using the OTAP component. For continuation information to be exported, theOTAP must have the main (size) line number and the not the branch (reduction) linenumber. If the OTAP connects two lines of the same size, all OTAP SKEYs will showcontinuation information. If the OTAP connects lines of different sizes, only the followingOTAP SKEYs will display continuation information: TERF, TSRF, TORF, TTRF, TTSOUpdated tooltip functionality to show ISOGEN settings. ISOGEN tooltips can be activatedfrom the ToolTips configuration variable.

Steel

Added a live database feature for steel components. This feature is controlled by theSLIVEDB command.

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Added command SSYNC to updated steel component descriptions from the database.Added command SLOFT to create complex lofted steel shapes.Updated SLADDER to allow the user to create ladders with either curved or straight hoopconnections.Updated the user input shape creation for the PSHAPE component to allow for the creationof rolled concentric and eccentric cones.Updated the default layer that Steel center lines are placed on. Steel center lines are nowinitially placed on layer Steel_Cl. The default layer name can be set using the CADWorxLayer Setup dialog.

HVAC and Cable Tray

Added command HWGTUPATE to update HVAC component weights based on userspecified density.Added command HLAYERCHANGE. This command can be used to change the layer ofthe HVAC centerline or solid.Updated the default layer that HVAC components are place on. HVAC solid and centerline are now initially placed on layer HVAC and HVAC_Cl. The default layer names canbe set from CADWorx Layer Setup dialog.

Items added or updated with CADWorx Plant Professional 2008 / CADWorx Plant 2008:

PipingAdded "Find" tab to the LineView palette. This palette can be used to locate and zoom toa piping component.Added layer button to the Line View palette toolbar. This option allows further control ofwhat components are isolated.Added command PIDVIEW to start the P&ID View palette. To use this palette, a LiveDatabase has to be setup for both the Plant and P&ID. The P&ID project has to becreated using the new process line number capabilities.Added command HBOMSETUP, HBOMTOTAL, HBOMCUT, HBOMSINGLE for thecreation of a HVAC bill of material. These commands are only available with AutoCAD2007, AutoCAD 2008, or AutoCAD 2009.Added specification and data files for ductile iron piping. To use these files, review the file..\CADWorxPlant\Ductile_Iron\ReadMe_ Ductile_Iron.txtAdded specification and data files for sanitary piping. To use these files, review the file..\CADWorxPlant\Sanitary\ReadMe_Sanitary.txtAdded command 2DREPH. This command will export the hidden lines from solids to the2D representation created. All other features of this command are similar to the existing2DREP command.Added an Export and Refresh feature to the CADWorx Clash palette.Updated Clash feature to use a palette.Updated the NUMBERPID command to change current size, spec and line number settingsused by the SpecView palette.Updated the BOM features to display the current accumulation control settings at thecommand prompt when a BOM is generated.Updated CAESAR II bi-directional to read and write CAESAR II V5.10 input files.

ISOGEN

Added ISOGEN button the CEdit dialog to start the ISOGEN Data dialog. This dialog canbe used to set many ISOGEN settings for a component.

Steel

Added existing option to Steel CEdit dialog. Added SSETEXIST and SREMOVEEXIST tomodify the existing status of steel components already drawn.Added command SLAYERCHANGE. This command can be used to change the layer ofthe steel centerline or solid.Updated steel base plates to include the length and width in the long annotation.Updated steel CG to process non-editable steel components such as ladders, stairs, andhandrails.Updated steel to allow coping of steel solid’s that may have been modified withAutoCAD’s solids editing command.

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Updated steel to properly position the centerline for curved angle and channel shapes atspecific neutral axis settings. Extensive updates were made to the angle and channel shapesdrawing routines to resolve centerline displacement issues during modifications of the beam.

Items added or updated with CADWorx Plant Professional 2007 / CADWorx Plant 2007:

PipingAdded command SPECVIEW to start the SpecView palette. The SpecView paletteprovides an alternate method of inserting CADWorx components. SpecView will filter theavailable components based on the size and specification settings. In addition, SpecViewalso provides a quick way to change line number settings.Added command LINEVIEW to start the LineView palette. The LineView palette allowsthe user to isolate components based on line number or specification.Added keyword PIPETHKRED to the specification file. This keyword will lookup the pipethickness based on the current reduction size.Updated 2DREP layer processing features. 2DREP now ignores any components on alocked layer from XREF drawings.Updated CLASH to work with components from XREF drawings.Updated BOMEXPORT to process descriptions of up to 256 characters.Updated the vertical and horizontal placement options of Nip-Olet and Lateral-Olet to workwith a non-world UCS. The following commands were updated: VNOLP, VNOLT,HLOLT, HLOLW, HLOLSUpdated SPECCHG to process keywords for bolts and weld gaps. All other componentswill have to use mode convert commands to update keywords.Updated tooltip functionality to always turn on the AutoCAD TOOLTIPMERGE setting.Updated AUTOBOLT to report the total number of components added and print thedescription of the connecting gasket.Updated LINEVIEW to work with components that have nodes.Updated SPECVIEW to include the butter-fly valve component.Updated the following commands to include line numbers from XREF drawings:ISOGENBATCH, C2OUT, CG, BOMEXPORT, ISOOUTUpdated clash features to process AutoWeldGap settings.Updated the nipple component to use the PipeDescriptionCat setting from the configurationfile.

Steel

Updated steel base plates to remember the user specified plate description.Updated steel miter to allow scenarios when the beam does not need to be extended inorder to perform the mitering cut on the beam.Updated COMP2STEEL command to work with all available steel types in the librarydirectory.Updated SteelNeutralAxis configuration variable. Added a setting of 3 to have the centerline drawn on the outside of the flange for steel channels and angles.Updated steel export to read the new SteelNeutralAxis settings.Updated the tolerance checking to allow steel beams to have very slight vertical deviations.Updated the SBPLATE command to auto repeat to allow multiple plate insertions.Updated plate length and width calculations to create a minimum perimeter rectangle forfabrication of the plate.

ISOGENAdded the capability to export the CADWorx generic attach component. This componentwill only be listed in the material list.Updated flanged pipe export to include pipe length in the description.Updated the export of instruments to include the specification of the connectingcomponent.Updated the export of the bolt component to not automatically append the bolt length tothe description. To show bolt lengths in the ISOGEN material list, set ISOGEN AText 538to ?X?. This will append the bolt length to the size for display in the size column of thematerial list.

HVAC and Cable Tray

Added capability to allow HVAC shapes to be drawn with an open bottom option.

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Added capability to show tooltips for HVAC components.Added an Apply button to the HVAC dialog. This button allows for the component to beupdated in the AutoCAD window without closing the dialog.

Items added or updated with CADWorx Plant Professional 2006 / CADWorx Plant 2006:

PipingAdded command CLASH. This command allows the user to run interactive clash detectionon all 3D solids present in the drawing. This command is only available with CADWorxPlant Professional.Updated 2DREP options by providing greater control over which components areprocessed. Updated 2DREP layer processing features. 2DREP now ignores any component on a onfrozen layer or current viewport frozen layer.Updated 2DREP viewport processing routines to include components that span the entireviewport.Updated 2DREP block processing routine for blocks that are inserted on layer 0.Updated CAESAR II bi-directional to read and write CAESAR II V5.00 input files.Updated PipeDescriptionCat configuration variable. Added a setting of 2 which will onlyadd end conditions to the long description.Updated clash functions to process TAP, OTAP, and weld gap components. Updated specification change command to better process optional components and trimmedelbows.

Steel

Added command SSTAIR to draw stairs. This command is only available with CADWorxPlant Professional.Added command SLADDER to draw ladders. This command is only available withCADWorx Plant Professional.Added command SHRAIL to draw hand rails. This command is only available withCADWorx Plant Professional.Added command SBPLATE to draw base plates. This command is only available withCADWorx Plant Professional.Added command SAUTOCOPE. This command allows the user to set automatic coping onor off. When the system is on and two members are coped, they will remain coped even ifone of the member is changed. They will automatically re-cope to the shape of the newmember. This command is only available with CADWorx Plant Professional.Added command COMP2STEEL to allow the user to initialize the steel draw componentsdialog with the selected steel member.Added the capability to control the node numbering and increment to CAESAR II structuralsteel exportUpdated SteelNeutralAxis configuration variable. Added a setting of 2 to have the centerline drawn on the inside of the flange for steel channels and angles.

ISOGENAdded connection point processing to user shapes.Added support for AutoCAD 2004 DWG file format for ISOGEN ISOs.Added the export of CADWorx "Code" data as COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE4 to ISOGEN.Updated XREF processing of ISOGEN supplemental symbols (flow arrows, walls, floors,instruments). Previous versions did not read these symbols from XREF drawings.Updated flow arrow detection on sloped lines.Updated TAP and OTAP component to use the line number of attaching component.Updated export of trimmed elbows.

Specification

Added a size selection check box to the Spec Editor Edit Component dialog. This checkbox will allow reducing components to be selected based on the current main size setting.Updated the sorting of the data displayed in the Index code drop down list that is part ofthe Spec Editor Edit Component dialog.Updated keyword processing feature allow any keyword. A Keyword.dat file located in thespecification directory can be used to customize this feature.

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Items added or updated with CADWorx Plant Professional 2005 / CADWorx Plant 2005:

PipingAdded command SPECCHGTOGGLE. This command will toggle if TAG values is updatedwith any specification change command.Added command BOMREPORT to generate a cut and total material list into the currentdatabase project.Added command VIEWBOX to create clipped views in model space.Added command VIEWEDIT to edit the clipped view created by the VIEWBOXcommand.Added command 2DREP to create 2D representation from a 3D model.Added command SYSVIS to control the visibility of gaskets, bolts, and weld gaps whenthese components are not placed on the CADWorx System layer.Updated tube component to allow export to live database. Run commandUPDATETUBESOLIDS to prepare tube solids for export followed by DBFGEN command.Updated DBFGEN command to allow export to both Microsoft Access file type andMicrosoft Excel file type.Updated reducing elbow routine to work with AutoCAD 2005.

Steel

Added SteelNeutralAxis to the configuration file. This variable controls where the centerlines for steel channels and angles are drawn.Added command SCONVERTSOLID. This command will redraw the steel solid based onthe center line selected.Added command SGENERIC. This command will attached CADWorx Steel data to anyAutoCAD entity. This generic component can then be export to the bill of materials.Added the ability to change thickness of a plate component. Previous version only alloweddescription changes to plate components.Added SteelRoundControl and SteelRoundUnit to the configuration file. These variablescontrol how steel parametric data is rounded after being read from the data files.Updated steel plate surface area calculations for Steel BOM.Updated steel weight calculations for all members and plates. Run commandSWGTUPDATE to globally update all steel components already drawn.

ISOGENAdded command OTAP to draw an Offset Tap Connection.. This type of tap should beused in any situation that the TAP component does not produce correct results.Added the export of Specification, Short Description, and TAG as ISOGENCOMPONENT-ATTRIBUTES. These three fields can now be part of the ISOGENmaterial list.Added functionality to change model north direction with ISOGENSETTINGS command.Added functionality to change model offset location with ISOGENSETTINGS command.Added functionality to export special end type/sanitary components.Added functionality to export CADWorx user shapes.Added functionality to export tubing component as pulled bend.Added functionality to export line number continuations with ISOGENBATCH commandAdded functionality to export BENT pipe as trimmed elbow or as a pulled bend.Added functionality to export rolled pipe as flexing hose.Added ISOGEN Supplemental section to the Plant pulldown menu to insert blocks for useby ISOGEN export.Added functionality to export wall symbol (From the Plant menu -> Accessory -> ISOGEN-> ISOGEN Supplemental)Added functionality to export floor symbol (From the Plant menu -> Accessory -> ISOGEN-> ISOGEN Supplemental)Added functionality to export instruments (From the Plant menu -> Accessory -> ISOGEN-> ISOGEN Supplemental)Added functionality to export flow arrows (From the Plant menu -> Accessory -> ISOGEN-> ISOGEN Supplemental)Updated Reinforcement pads/saddles component to allow export to ISOGEN when placedon a OTAP component.

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HVAC and Cable TrayAdded Vertical Square Bend component.Added Vertical Square Radius component.Added Vertical Square Mitered component.Added Square Flat Radius Tee component.Added Oval/Oval Transition component.Added commands for each HVAC component. These commands can now be associatedwith toolbar buttons.

5. Important Knowledge Base articles on AutoCAD

Autodesk support web site: http://support.autodesk.com/ Autodesk support top issues: http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-support

Recover damaged drawing files: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS67106

Error: Unhandled Access Violation Exception: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS67088

Difference between AUDIT and RECOVER commands: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS54343

Recover damaged drawing when RECOVER command is not successful: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS19369

Ways to improve AutoCAD performance: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS14972

Improving performance when picking objects or regenerating drawing: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS19275

Improve 3DORBIT and SHADEMODE display performance: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS24835

ACADNOSEARCHPATH and ACADNOSEARCHPATHCACHE environment variables:http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS67100 When starting AutoCAD most menus not loaded: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS1051850

ARX_ERROR when opening a drawing in AutoCAD: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS1056027

CUI file invalid: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS1052254

Cut and Paste: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS1057379

6. AutoCAD Service Pack Information

AutoCAD updates and service packs files: http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-updates

If you are running an Autodesk vertical product (Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD Mechanical,AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Architecture (Architectural Desktop), AutoCAD MEP (BuildingSystems), Land Desktop, Civil 3D, Map 3D), please check the Autodesk support web site for downloadthat are specify for your vertical product. AutoCAD 2009 Service Pack 1: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=DL11581572 AutoCAD 2008 Service Pack 1: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=DL10035892 AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 2: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=DL9444984AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 1: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=DL7974178

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AutoCAD 2006 Service Pack 1: http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=DL5837292 To check what Service Pack of AutoCAD is installed, type _VERNUM at the AutoCAD prompt.http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS64827 http://support.autodesk.com/getdoc.asp?id=TS61927

Typical values of _VERNUM are given below:

C.111.0 AutoCAD 2009 with Service Pack 1 installedC.56.0 AutoCAD 2009 initial release B.219.0 AutoCAD 2008 with Service Pack 1 installedB.51.0 AutoCAD 2008 initial release A.209.0 AutoCAD 2007 with Service Pack 2 installedA.116.0 AutoCAD 2007 with Service Pack 1 installedA.54.0 AutoCAD 2007 initial release Z.77.0 AutoCAD 2006 with Service Pack 1 installedZ.54.1 AutoCAD 2006 initial release

7. An explanation on AutoCAD User Profiles

AutoCAD introduced the concept of Profiles to consolidate many command line switches that were

present in the previous version. Now only one command line switch, /P, is required to specify all the

settings for AutoCAD. The information about the profile is saved inside the Windows Registry which is a

part of the Windows operating System. Registry also stores numerous other information required to run

AutoCAD. In fact, the Windows registry stores information for all programs that are available on the

machine. For this reason, it is not recommended that the user modify the registry directly. Always use the

AutoCAD Options command to modify the registry entries in AutoCAD.

8. An explanation on how CADWorx loads inside AutoCAD

The CADWorx install program creates the CADWORX profile. This profile has all the information

necessary to run CADWorx. In the CADWorx support directory, there is a file called ACAD.RX

(C:\CADWorx\SUPPORT\ACAD.RX) which is used to load the CADWorx ARX module

(CADWorx.ARX). The ACAD.RX file has a line in it with the text CADWorx.arx. AutoCAD reads

the ACAD.RX file and loads all files specified in the ACAD.RX file. However, AutoCAD only reads one

ACAD.RX file per AutoCAD session. The ACAD.RX file which gets read in is determined by which

directory is first in "AutoCAD Support File Search Path". The CADWorx support directory

(C:\CADWorx\SUPPORT) is always first in the CADWORX profile. Thus when the CADWORX profile

is used, AutoCAD reads the C:\CADWorx\SUPPORT\ACAD.RX file to determine which programs to

load. When the main CADWorx ARX module is loaded, it loads the CADWorx pull down menu inside

AutoCAD.

9. Documentation Information

CADWorx User Guide in the format of a "*.PDF" file can be found in the root install directoryof CADWorx. Download the free Adobe Reader (http://www.adobe.com/) to view or print theCADWorx Plant User Guide.pdf file.CADWorx documentation is also available while running the program. The CADWorx pulldownhas a "Help" option that will bring up the Windows based help file (PIPE_ALT.CHM). Help isalso available by pressing the "F1" key while running any CADWorx command or pressing the"Help" button in any CADWorx dialog.

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CADWorx Plant documentation is also available on the COADE web site at:http://www.coade.com/cadworx/plant/

10. CADWorx Plant Professional / CADWorx Plant Version and Build History

Version Build Date

2009 July 22, 2008

2009 June 24, 2008

2009 March 31, 2008

2008 November 05, 2007

2008 July 16, 2007

2008 June 28, 2007

2008 April 02, 2007

2007 February 05, 2007

2007 July 24, 2006

2007 April 28, 2006

2006 April 11, 2005

2005 March 29, 2004

2004 March 17, 2003

2002 January 18, 2002

3.2 July 31, 2001

3.1 August 18, 2000

3.0 June 09, 1999

2.1 February 18, 1998

2.0 September 15, 1997

1.1 April 01, 1997

1.0 February 16, 1996

Note: Before Version 2005, the product was know as CADWorx Pipe.

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