| Other Freeware... Page for non-AutoCAD specific freeware downloads |
| MakePDF (32k) - ActiveDwg.com
PDF conversion helper utility. Facilitates the conversion of PostScript files to PDF format using Ghostscript. See the 'Make PDF' article in the AutoCAD section for details. Requires Ghostscript (gsdll32.dll - see below) and the VB6 runtimes and cmdlg32.ocx. | |
| gsdll32 (1.4MB) - As distributed with Ghostscript 8.54
DLL required by MakePDF. Unzip into the folder with MakePDF.exe. See the AFPL License for terms of use and restrictions. | |
| FreePDF (768k) - ZipGuy
An interface between Ghostscript and Redmon for creating PDF documents. Here is a configuration help file. |
| AutoCAD Utilities | |
| A9 Converter (5.6mb) - A9 Tech
Utility to convert 2004-2006 drawings to older versions, singly or by batch. | |
| acLayoutUtil (50k) - Autodesk
An ARX drawing layout utility. Splits multiple views on a single layout into separate layouts and imports & exports layout page setups. | |
| BubbleCAD - Link to AsuniCAD
Displays the properties of any object in your drawing, at any time. | |
| CADieu+ Viewer (1.13MB) - Lintang Darudjati
Provides an Explorer-like interface to preview AutoCAD and standard graphics format files, create slides, build slide libraries, extract slides, open and insert drawing files, attach XRefs and image files. Features a convenient 'roll-up' button to hide its window in its title bar and can be added to the Windows right-click context menu. | |
| ConvertDwg (915k) - by Edwin Giezeman
Converts AutoCAD drawings between versions (up to 2002) singly or by batch. See also the newer 'DwgConverter' below. | |
| CxDocBar 200x (73k) - CadWerx
For AutoCAD 200x, except 2004-2006. Dockable Document Bar to swap between open drawings. | |
| CxDocBar 2004-2006 (84k) - CadWerx
For AutoCAD 2004-2006. See notes above, uses 'CxDocBar16.arx'. | |
| CxFixCombos 200x (9k) - CadWerx
For AutoCAD 200x, except 2004-2006. Increases width of layer and linetype dropdowns so names are not truncated. Includes Windows Registry customization info to change default width and height. | |
| CxFixCombos 2004-2006 (12k) - CadWerx
For AutoCAD 2004-2006. See notes above, uses 'cxFixCombos16.arx'. | |
| DrafTools - Link to ManuSoft
Free dialog-based utility that facilitates drawing setup by managing custom title blocks and automatically setting system variables based on the drawing scale selected during title block insertion. | |
| DSXTools 200x (1.6MB) - David Stein
AutoCAD 200x, except 2004. Provides a collection of useful time-saving features for layer management, text management, dimensioning, blocks, drawing files, and other functions. | |
| DSXTools 2004 (2.3MB) - David Stein
AutoCAD 2004. See notes above. | |
| DwgConverter (469k) - OpenDesign Alliance
Converts AutoCAD drawings between versions (up to 2002) singly. 'ConvertDwg' above is older but allows batch conversions. | |
| DwgIcon
1.4 (109k) - Stephan Haugh
Displays icons in Windows Explorer and file dialogs to differentiate between different AutoCAD versions. | |
| Flatten.lsp (12k) - Mark Middlebrook
Sets the 'Z' coordinate of most drawing objects to '0'. | |
| FreeHand.lsp (7k) - TimeSavers for CAD
Modifies lines and polylines to appear as if drawn freehand using overlaps and wiggles. | |
| PwrDoc.lsp (3k)
Creates a text file report of drawing file contents. Includes info on: Blocks, Dimension Styles, Layers, Linetypes, Text Styles, Named UCS's, Named Viewports, Named Views, XData, and Xref's. A little rough around the edges, but good for a quick drawing overview. | |
| TableBar 2007 (1.5MB)) - CADig
Integrate all table commands in AutoCAD 2007 into a toolbar, just like the table toolbar in Microsoft Word. | |
| TableBar 2005/2006 (1.5MB)) - CADig
Integrate all table commands in AutoCAD 2005/2006 into a toolbar, just like the table toolbar in Microsoft Word. | |
| THCHT (6k) - Autodesk/Timo Huttunen
Classic 'ChangeText' routine updated with a dialog interface. |
| AutoCAD Plotting Utilities | |
| acPlotStamp (53k) - Autodesk
An ARX plot stamp utility. Adds various drawing/plot information to the plotted drawings. | |
| PrintFile (180k) - Peter Lerup
Advanced drag-n-drop plot file processor |
| AutoCAD Programming Utilities | |
| AcadUnSupp for 200x (71k) - Autodesk
Automation server that provides some functionality that cannot be found in AutoCAD 200x Automation Object Model. | |
| AcCont12 (109k) - Jorge Lopez
AutoCAD Dockable ActiveX Control Container ver 1.2 for AutoCAD 2000-2002. Provides a a docking window that serves as a generic and programmable container for ActiveX controls. Includes source code and sample. | |
| AcCont16 (26k) - Jorge Lopez
AutoCAD Dockable ActiveX Control Container ver 1.6 for AutoCAD 2004+. Includes ARX and type library. Documentation. | |
| AcCont16 Source Code (48k) - Jorge Lopez
Source code for AcCont16. Documentation. | |
| AdcgSendCmdSync (7k) - Autodesk
Fixes the SendCommand bug. Forces the SendCommand call to execute immediately. | |
| AsdkOpmX (53k) - Autodesk
Provides an Automation object, called Property, that lets you create custom properties in the 'Properties' Window of AutoCAD 200x. | |
| AsdkOpmX Source Code (72k) - Autodesk
Source for AsdkOpmX. | |
| CAD.ocx - Link to SkySof
Allows programmatic access to various AutoCAD commands and functions. | |
| DwgProp15 (6k) - Autodesk
Adds the 'DwgProps' class which scans DWG files and extracts DWG Property data if present. Includes 'PScan' example. | |
| Java_Source_0.1.0 (286k) - brain://on
Source for the AutoCAD Java Extension.Documentation. | |
| MassProp (5k) - ManuSoft
Exposes the AcDb3dSolid::getMassProp() function to AutoLISP. | |
| Python_Acad_Source_04.2 (127k) - Georg Mischler
Source for the AutoCAD Python Extension. | |
| Python_Acad200x_Exe_04.1 (93k) - Georg Mischler
Binary package for the AutoCAD Python Extension. | |
| DOSLib - Link to Robert McNeel & Associates
Free utility that provides DOS and Windows command functionality for AutoLisp and Visual Lisp. | |
| GhostInstaller - Link to Alexey Popov
Free, flexible installer setup that creates a single '.exe' containing your distribution package. |
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