AutoSD Steel Detailing

Version 2022

1. Nailer holes in Embed Frame were rotated the wrong direction.
2. Added embed anchors to Roll Angle program.
3. Added error catch function when saving customer configurations and when saving defaults for inputs to dialog boxes.
4. Fixed error importing DXF files into older AutoCAD versions 2000 - 2007.
5. Fixed error importing DXF files into Bricscad.
6. Embed Frame did not include holes in DSTV files.
7. Base/Cap plan input box would not show any slide the first time it was used.
8. Early versions of AutoCAD would change the triangle flag to a single line in the Marks/Sect/Tag section symbol.
9. First use of roof frame for new user would prompt user to open roof frame file even though none existed.
10. Hole size and slot size would crash if leader arrow was on multiple lines whose Z-axis was not zero. 
11. Could not edit customer detail variables configuration if you did not have beam program.
12. Bolt w/n&w would turn osnap off when using multiple after first insertion.
13. Bug fix - Very small tubes with thick wall did not draw end view correctly.
14. Modified inside radius in end view of tubes.
15. Detailing a single angle with holes using Embed Frame did not put holes on proper layer for making DSTV file.
16. Added option to include adhesives in bolt list.
17. Editing Bolt/Edge customer configuration could corrupt the *.cfg file.
18. Bubble leader puts text in center of bubble. Bubble diameter is same size for 1 and 2 character text.
19. AutoCAD LT compatibility issue.

1. Added option to include "FIELD" or "SHOP" title to bolt list summary.
2. Added option to include adhesives in bolt list.

1. Bug fix - Section of square wing plate NS was drawn on FS of section.
2. Reversed some section views of skewed plates in beam web.
3. Bug fix - Clips shop bolted with slots.
4. Internal beam clips were using the wrong edge distance.
5. Bug fix - Gage of clip on back of channel beam using Auxiliary internal connection.
6. Moved support member size further away from the left end of the beam.
7. Added missing extension line on shop bolted clip on sloping beam.
8. Data was not written to correct files for beam to beam connection and beam to column connection.
9. Added hole and slot notes with leader for shop bolted clips.

1. No change

1.  Added error check to look for missing cantilever beam size.
2.  Removed slot note for through plates when not saved.

1. Bug fix - Changing a hole to a slot using the DSTV file editor.
2.  Added ability to add angle size if it was missing from the xdata of a clip angle.
3. Changed DSTV files for angle shapes.
4.  Added job number to DSTV files. You must insert the title block from AutoSD > Shop bill > Title Block or use a block called "TITLEBLK" with the attribute tag name "ASD_NO" for the job number.
5. Moved mark in DSTV file for angles.

1. Bug fix drawing pans.
2. Fixed bug with drawing blowup of pan tread.
3. Added pan at bottom of dogleg stair.
4. Fixed bug with pan tread at top of stair.
5. Added option to input tread width to pan with nose 5, 6 and 8 at top of stair.
6. Stringer length drawn to scale with handrail holes and bolted treads would put the tread holes twice in CNC file.

1. Added miter or radius at internal bends to erection wall rails.
2. Bug fix - Wall rails.
3. Bug fix - Printing Stair rail input.
4. Bug fix - Stair rails.
5. AutoCAD LT compatibility issue.
6. Bug fix - Dimensions on 4-hole post base plate.
7. Bug fix - Slope dimension from post to post on sloping rails NOT drawn to scale.
8. Added toggle to rotate level post base plate type 6 instead of entering D as negative.
9. Added toggle to rotate level post base plate type 3 instead of entering C as negative.
10. Stair rails would crash without drawing anything.

1. Dimension for "Side of shear plates" in customer's bolt/edge configuration now control length of ladder bracket.
2. Moved dimension for gage of bracket to always be outside of ladder.
3. Moved mark of ladder stringer down on short ladders to avoid overwriting sect "F" label.
4. Changed selection of brackets and bracket input.
5. Made placement outline bigger to match length of brackets for section F.

1. Depth of Aluminum I5x3.7 was listed as 4" instead of 5".

1. Added option to include adhesives in bolt list.

1. No change

1. AutoCAD LT compatibility issue.
2. Weld leader arrow was wrong size in drawings whose scale was not 1"=1'-0.
3. Disabled Angle input for square, square+fillet and plug welds.
4. Moved degree text for bevel weld off of symbol line.

Version 2021

1. Arc dimensions: Arrow heads are the correct color now. Added option to use text. Useful for noting "NO PAINT".
2. Added option to tail all holes in Nailer Angle/Channel.
3. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of the tail dimension in AutoSD > Draw > Holes.
4. Added option to select base/cap plate marks from existing marks when drawing plan view of plate.
5. AutoSD > Calculator > Select Dim to ADD will now process strings like "5 SPA @ 1'-0 = 5'-0" as 5'-0 and "7'-3`4 (W14x22 x 7'-2`4)" as 7'-2 1/4.
6. AutoSD > Modify > Adjust Dimension now works on dimension inside strings.
   Example: (-3`w) or W14x22 x 12'-6`4
   It will only change the last dimension in strings like this: 4'-4`8 (W14x22 x 4'-9`4).
7. Added multiple leaders to Hole size note.
8. Changed order of prompts in slot size note to match hole size note.
9. Improved removal of lines for arrowheads on leader for hole size and slot size note.
10. Added AutoSD > Detail > Cone. Draws a front view, top view and flat layout of a cone.
11. Added "Extra space" option at each end of nailer hole program.
12. Added option to exclude mark and description from plate DXF file.
13. Changed the Bevel command to decrease the chance of changing your osnap setting.
14. Canceling a command in progress should leave osnaps at their defaults.
15. Added option to add Rod types to AutoSD > Detail > Anchor Bolt.
16. Added command AutoSD > Modify > Copy/Rotate.
17. Added "foldout" option to AutoSD > Detail > Pour Stop (loose) for bent plate.
18. Added two-plate option to AutoSD > Detail > Lintel (Loose).
19. Added two new frame types to AutoSD > Detail > Embed Frame.
20. LeadLeaders are now associated with the arrow for AutoSD > Draw > Hole Size, Slot Size w/Leader and AutoSD > CNC > Change Hole Data > Note Holes (NS, FS and BS).
21. Added support for Bricscad 21 Pro 64bit.
22. Changed AutoSD > Erection tools > Marks/Sect/Tags > "SECTION" symbol on page 2. The title "SECTION" can be user input. Added option to put scale. After inserting symbol, pick it and use triangle at right end of the underlines to stretch the lines.
23. Removed support for the older text style ASD_FONT. You should not notice a change if you have been using the text style ASD_BKAP. If you do not get the fraction that uses the ~ character you can enter the command CHGFONT, select the text and the fraction should display correctly. You should purge all unused AutoSD blocks from your standard drawings.
24. The quote mark can be used in leader text now.
25. Added long radius and short radius to pipe database.
26. Added pipe elbow detail to AutoSD > Draw > Shape > Next.
27. Added "Match BOM" button to AutoSD > Shop bill > Edit Sub Mark List.

1. Increased the string length for the description in the extracted boltlist file so the full 35 characters can be used.
2. AutoSD > Tools > Bolt list is now easy to start a new list from scratch.
3. Added "Match BOM" button to AutoSD > Shop bill > Edit Sub Mark List. 

1. Added slot size note for shop bolted clip with slot in web leg.
2. Moved "tail" dimension for holes in web at right end up match other dimension line.
3. Added long radius and short radius to pipe database. 

1. Added "WASHER" to description for Hillside in BOM.
2. Added print option to rod brace.
3. Changed rod brace so inputs 3, 6 and A will always be at the left end.
4. Added separate input for bolt diameter for plate connection on rod brace.

1. Increased length of line under column direction.
2. Added scribes to column connections.
3. Added slot size note for wing plate with slots.
4. Some text was truncated in the column connection dialog box.
5. Importing beam connection from column file when detailing beam now automatically loads all *.col files from your *\MISC Files folder.

1. Editing slots now shows the slot size.
2. Added "Write file" option to CNC data for Scaled Plate input dialog box.
3. Added option to exclude mark and description from plate DXF file.
4. Added rescale option when extracting plates for CNC file. Detail of plates can now be drawn to a scale that is different from the drawing scale.
5. Added Gage as an option for thickness to Scaled plates and Common plates.

1. Input "C" can now be 0, (zero), in the Tread Builder.
2. Fixed - Scribes were included even when the configuration option was not checked.
3. Fixed - Stringer would not draw all treads with nosing #9 if a blowup was also drawn.
4. Added option to draw grating tread at top work point if nosing = 12, stringer has top horiz. piece and is longer than tread width.
5. Changes to bolt pattern for bolted treads in the Tread Builder are automatically saved when you pick OK and are saved for each bolted tread.
6. Fixed - Stringer cut length was wrong if the top was coped.
7. Added option to include vertical closure plates where they were left off.
8. Added option to include vertical closure plate at bottom channel of "dog leg" stair. 

1. Added some dimensions to stair rails.
2. Moved dimensions for post spacing to top of stair rails.
3. Added missing post base plate to BOM for Handrail.
4. Added "BENT" to remarks column in BOM for toe plate on Handrail.
5. Added toe plate to top view of Handrails.
6. Added 90-degree horizontal turn option at each end of ramp rails.
7. Added top view option to Wall Rails.
8. Added top view option to Stair and Ramp Rails.
9. Added side view of Stair and Ramp Rails when rail turns a corner.
10. Added option to use return bracket at end of wall rail.
11. Added grab rail to level handrail.
12. Added program to draw plan view of rail from saved handrail file.
13. New Erection - Stair Rail Elevation program. Open file saved from Stair Rail program. Draws all options found in Stair Rail program to scale set by Change Scale command.

1. Dimension for "Side of shear plates" in customer's bolt/edge configuration now control length of ladder bracket.
2. Moved dimension for gage of bracket to always be outside of ladder.
3. Moved mark of ladder stringer down on short ladders to avoid overwriting sect "F" label.
4. Changed selection of brackets and bracket input.
5. Made placement outline bigger to match length of brackets for section F.

1. Added long radius and short radius to pipe database.

1. Changed "SECTION" symbol.
2. Removed support for the older text style ASD_FONT.

1. Added support for Bricscad 21 Pro 64bit.
2. Added slides for pipe elbow detail.

1. Changed weld leaders to be associative. If you move the weld symbol with the stretch command the arrows will rotate to match the leader lines. Associative welds leaders only work with AutoCAD 2008 and later.

Version 2020

1. Added FT-II S/S input format that matches SDS/2 style input. Pick AutoSD > Format > Setup > SDS/2 > OK. Check settings before you pick OK. A block called ASD_SDS2 is inserted. Purging or renaming this block will change the input format back to FT.IISS.
2. Added new style section label under AutoSD > Erection tools > Marks/Sect/Tags.
3. IF you are carrying marks through and the mark and length do not match an existing mark you will be given the option to change the mark or the length.
4. Change prompt for grip length in field bolt dialog box to reflect input format.
5. Added section cut to section mark for round erection section mark. You must purge "asd_sec6" and "asd_sec8" before use. Program explodes cuts so they can be stretched.
6. Changed length of members in roof frame dialog box to architectural units.
7. Added two new roof frames.
8. Text for CNC attributes with leader now matches look and location of text with leader.
9. Added weights for headed studs 1/4" dia - 1" dia. Description must be "HEADED STUD" OR "HD STUD".
10. Added prompt for default dimension input format when importing dxf files from SDS/2 or CVSPro.
11. Changed "Change Scale of Blocks/Solids/Text" to scale text in Leaders and MLeaders.
12. Added CNC "Scribe" option to customer configuration.
13. Added function in AutoSD > Format > Setup to create a Multileader style for AutoSD called AutoSD_Mstyle. (For ACAD 2010 and later)
14. Added function in AutoSD > Modify > Change text to Multileader. (For ACAD 2010 and later)
15. Added a blank space to beginning of all grade list.
16. Added option to Embed Frame to put secondary dimensions for holes in second leg.
17. Size of holes in Embed Frame are now drawn to scale.
18. Added rotation option to scaled shape end view for L, and flange shapes.
19. Added option to read multiple CNC file extensions. Place a semi-colon ; between extensions in your customer detail variable for DSTV file extension. The first extension will be used to write CNC files.
20. Added note to Hole size symbol like slot size has.
21. Changed the default arrow size from 5/64 to 7/64 if you are running AutoSD > Format > Setup for the first time.
22. Changed "HEADED STUD" to "HD STUD" in shop bill.
23. Removed parentheses from AutoSD > EL Horiz and AutoSD > EL Vert.
24. Bug fix - Listing field bolts in shop bill would cause EPOXY BOLT to be written as EPO.
25. Bug fix - Drawing round base/cap plate with holes.
26. "Add String", "Change Text" and "Replace Text" work with Mtext and associative dimensions.
27. Added support for Bricscad 20.
28. Added plate washer to detail of plan view of base plate.
29. Added leveling plate option to elevation view of base plate.
30. Added note to right and left section symbol like hole and slot size has.
31. AutoSD > Detail > Embed Plate - Added "None" option for anchors. Allows you to detail a plain plate with or without nailer holes.
32. Added option to enter the gage as a list for holes in the web for AutoSD > Nailer Holes.
33. Added anchor embed dimension to Column Base w/Anchor Bolts.
34. Added headed stud, hooked rod, threaded stud and nut to the AutoSD > Nailer Holes program.
35. AutoSD > Tools > SDS2 to AutoSD can import DWG and DXF now.
36. Added some error check functions to the customer configuration program for better stability.
37. Added "Text" option to AutoSD > Dimension > Tail Dim.
38. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of text on the line.
39. Added support for AutoCAD 2021.

1. Removed requirement for BOM description to have a mark when checking description against KISS description list.
2. AutoSD > Extract > All drawings, added option to print list of sub marks showing the main marks and qty on each. Useful when making gather sheets.
3. Description of square bar may be enter as "BAR `8`[", "SQ `8x `8" or , "SQ BAR `8x `8" to get the weight and KISS file correct.
4. Added option to add a minimum amount to field bolt summary in bolt list program.
5. Bolt list program editing custom washers. Custom washer can now be preceded by a quantity. Example: "1 F436" or "1-F436".

1. Added slotted hole option to splice plates.
2. Added "NS" and "FS" note to tail dimension for wing plates on right side of work line.
3. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of text on the line.
4. Added scribes for wing plates and clips as internal connections in beam web

1. Wall thickness of pipe and tubes as well as web thickness for W shapes are drawn to scale if configured to do so.
2. Added finish notes to column input dialog box. These notes are independent of the customer configuration and will be placed on the detail.
3. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of text on the line.

1. Added "Scribe" option.
2. Qty and mark are now read from non-cnc mark type "QTY - DESC - MARK" for angles, plates and ladders.
3. Added another view to detail of piece for Gather sheet.
4. Improved the drawing of angles with skewed ends from DSTV file.
5. Added option to read multiple CNC file extensions.
6. Changed file extension to *.* when opening a DSTV file to edit.
7. "Gather marks" now reads files in CNC folder if the current drawing is in a sub folder. Example: Current drawing is in "C:\customer\job-101" or "C:\customer\job-101\Gather Sheets" and CNC files are in "C:\customer\job-101\CNC Files".
8. You can now write CNC file at the time you are adding to or editing CNC information for clips, tees, plates and ladder parts.
9. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of text on the line.

1. The first riser height will now be used for all riser heights on a stair when dimensioning number of risers @.
2. Added scribe lines for stair pan supports.
3. Corrected width of grating end bar as drawn on stringer detail.
4. Added option to have 1 - 4 rows of holes in header connection on stringer.
5. Added dialog box input to Header beam program.
6. BOM had empty lines between tread supports and other items. Added question to get qty of tread supports.
7. Added tread support configuration.
8. Bug fix - Stair pan thickness missing in description if gage input is blank.
9. Changed length of "tail" line to be the same as the length of text on the line.
10. Added option to enter post spacing as a list.

1. Added option to stair rails to place post for concrete steps on the side of the stair.
2. Added bolted splice to ramp rail toe plate.
3. Added option to level rails using angles to toe post to the right or left.
4. Added option to enter post spacing as a list on stair and ramp rails.

1. New sub marks will use the length calculated instead of length of existing mark.
2. Added grating floor option to non-cage ladder.
3. Added input for rung spacing.
4. Added "Top of rung" & "CL of rung" notes on non-caged ladder input slides.
5. Decreased edge distance allowed at side-step top rung non-cage ladder so all 4 rungs would be drawn.
6. Changed bracket locations on non-caged side step ladder type 2 and 5 to be the same as type 1 and 4 so brackets on type 2 and 5 can be above the upper floor.
7. Bottom rung height changed to a maximum of 14". Minimum is between 2 1/16 and 12.

1. Added C4x6.25.
2. Added aluminum shapes.
3. Added L1x1x3/16 and L1x1x1/4 to data base.

1. Added dwg files for the new section labels.
2. Revised section cut for round erection section mark. You must purge "asd_sec6" and "asd_sec8" before use.
3. Changed hatching from line to solid.

1. Added support for Bricscad 20.
2. Added support for AutoCAD 2021.

1. Opening weld program now defaults to last symbol used.
2. Changed the default arrow size to .1094 if you are configuring the weld program for the first time.
3. Added options to change the notes, change the font and width factor. Values to offset the text above and below the line should work now.

Version 2019

1. Added "MISC files" folder to hold all files generated by AutoSD except for CNC files.
2. Added "CNC files" folder to hold all CNC files generated by AutoSD.
3. Column Base PL w/AB uses same input as Anchor Bolt for anchors.
4. Added TS and PS shapes to AutoSD > Erection tools > Member.
5. Added break line function for other programs to use.
6. Added CNC to Base/Cap plate plan detail.
7. Pipe with wall thickness that is not in a weight class can be described as PIPE or HSS for calculating weight.
8. Removed CNC from Base/Cap plate plan detail in Column Base Plate w/AB and Column w/Bolt Pattern.
9. Added column configuration option to include\exclude flange holes in face B.
10. Improved the look of headed anchor.
11. Added 1/2 and 5/8 diameter anchors bolts.
12. Improved Single Linear Dimension.
13. Added weld option for two nuts and no washer in Anchor Bolt.
14. Changed Beam on Plate w/AB to use standard anchor dialog box.
15. Changed Get Beam function to default to same shape when switching between routines.
16. Added pick point for face of concrete for expansion bolt.
17. Added contractor attribute tag in title block.
18. Added "Stagger" command to AutoSD > Modify. This command offsets a segment of a selected line between two points and extends dimensions to the offset segment.
19. Added option to set number of nuts and washers at top of expansion and adhesive anchors.
20. Added option to have any combination for the two top washers on anchors.
21. Changed length dimension of anchor in "Column base plate w/anchor" to go from top of bolt to top of nut or plate at bottom when anchor is a straight rod.
22. Added option to add washer types to field bolt circle.
23. Added custom finishes to the field bolt circle. Custom settings are also used by AutoSD > Tools > Bolt list program.
24. Added option in AutoSD > Format > Multiline Style to create multi-lines for any structural shape.
25. Added "Dimension size" and "Viewport scale" commands. "Dimension size" program creates a different dimension style for each scale. Used when using viewports in paperspace.
26. Added "Typical UN" grade to beam configuration. Any grade that is the same as "Typical UN" grade will NOT be printed in the BOM.
27. Added aluminum shapes. This option is turned off by default in your customer configuration.
28. Added "Select member" option when entering description in BOM.
29. Removed the word "BENT" from the description and put it in the remarks for pour stops.
30. Added nailer hole option to AutoSD > Detail > Embed Plate.
31. Changed how CNC data is saved for embed plate, bearing plate and nailer plate so it is correct when plate length is not to scale.
32. Added option to edit the description in AutoSD > Erection tools > Brace Line w/Desc.
33. Added placement feature to bevel symbol. Bevel line is created when bevel symbol is placed past the end of the line picked.
34. Osnap settings should stay unchanged after each AutoSD command.
35. Notch in roof frame 9 was scaled from wrong end.
36. Enforced rules for placing dimensions outside extension lines.
37. Added 10" CMU to block sections.
38. Added 1/2" bolt option.
39. Changed "Single Linear Dimension" to allow multiple point picks for multiple linear dimensions.
40. Added new options to AutoSD > Detail > Loose Lintel.
41. Removed suffix beginning with "-" from end of drawing number when getting piece sub marks.
42. Added bend line configuration options.
43. Added pipe end cross section hatch.
44. Added Save file and Open file options to roof frames.

1. Added default for contractor in KISS file.
2. Added custom bolts from the field bolt circle to the bolt list program. Custom settings are also used by AutoSD > Draw > Bolt Circle program.
3. Bug fix - Round HSS shape description was not formatted correctly in KISS file.
4. Improved KISS file extraction. No need to leave a blank line between main marks. You do not need a different justification for the text if main mark and sub mark are in the same column.
5. Revised KISS file description for "HEADED STUD".
6. Added program that lets you create and modify a list of descriptions to check against the BOM for inclusion in KISS files.

1. Removed "(TYP UN)" from flange gage note and moved text to the left 10".
2. CNC for far side holes in web of "W" shapes have been moved to nearside.
3. Replacing or Adjusting tail dimensions would not change CNC for holes to the right of work line.
4. Moved dimensions in web connection.
5. Moved tail dim at right end for two columns of holes.
6. When adding joist plates to a beam, thickness and width repeat when picking previous.When adding joist plates to a beam, thickness and width repeat when picking previous.

1. Changed length of girt angle to always be input #1 + #2 for all faces.
2. Changed width of flange plates on tube column.
3. Dimension between elevations on column were in wrong place.
4. Dim went to bottom of bottom flange plate if you did not have a top flange plate.
5. Revised Base/Cap plate detail program.
6. Added column configuration option to omit flange holes in face B for "W" columns.
7. Joist plate noted wrong hole size.
8. Column finish notes will not combine unless prefix is the same and there is a plate at both ends.

1. Bug fix - Editing perimeter cuts in DSTV file.
2. Bug fix - Creating DSTV file of beam with skewed flanges.
3. AutoSD/CNC/Sub mark may be used for plain rectangular plates if you do NOT select any objects when asked to.
4. Thin "gage" plate uses decimal thickness.
5. Bug fix - writing DXF for plate with hole size in even inch diameter.
6. Bug fix - Get missing CNC file names.

1. Added option to draw gusset plate without dimensions.
2. Calculate Gusset PL (Brace) draws the calculated plate to scale in the output dialog box.
3. Added #1 - #13 inputs to the output screen for Calculate Gusset PL (Brace).

1. Added placement box for Bolted tread end detail.
2. Added riser plate to "Bolted Tread End Detail"
3. Added option for #3 to be 0 in Stair Landing Frame.
4. Added riser plates to tread nosing 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12.
5. Added option to draw top view of treads.
6. Enabled all tread support options for nose 7, 8 & 9 in Tread builder.

1. Added some dimension to Detail Panel.
2. Added Save file and Open file option to wall rails and erection wall rails.
3. Added Save file and Open file option to stair rails.
4. Changed extension of wall rail bracket config file to cfg.
5. Added Save file and Open file options to level handrail.
6. Level handrail might be viewed from wrong side.
7. Bug fix - Dimension to pickets in Level handrail.

1. Bug fix - Error check routine for hoops input.
2. Added break lines to caged ladder.
3. Vertical bars of caged ladder were not drawn to the top hoop if the ladder height was less than scaled.
4. Non-caged side step ladder was missing top rung.
5. Added input from floor to first rung for roof ladder.
6. Enabled input #17 for step-through ladder without cage.
7. Added Grating for floor type in crossover.
8. Minimum distance from floor to bottom rung is now 5".
9. Removed suffix beginning with "-" from end of drawing number when getting piece sub mark.

1. Added C4x6.25.
2. Added aluminum shapes.
3. Added L1x1x3/16 and L1x1x1/4 to data base.

1. Added 10" U block.

1. Revised slide library for anchor bolts.
2. Added TS and PS shapes to AutoSD > Erection tools > Member.
3. Added slides for new washer combinations for on anchors.
4. Added slides for aluminum shapes.
5. Revised slide for anchor bolt.
6. Added slide for pipe end cross section hatch.

1. Added bolt values file.

1. Added "T & B" note.
2. Changed prompt when inserting tail only.

Version 2018

1. Added option in bearing plates to reduce the number of spaces by one in order to increase the last space.
2. Added option to AutoSD > Erection Tools > Member. Press enter to select line and entire line becomes the member with square ends.
3. Turnbuckles and clevis in AutoSD > Erection Tools > Member are drawn to the scale set by "Change Scale".
4. Added option to select sub mark from a list when entering BOM and sub marks are carried through.
5. Added option to select sub marks from a list for door frames, roof frames, embed frames, pour stop and lintels.
6. Added cut length to size description in roof frame dialog input box for reference when looking up marks to carry through.
7. Added custom bar prefix to shopbill search for grade when using text.
8. Added custom bar prefix for calculating weight.
9. Removed inch marks from leader notes.
10. Added beam type to burn data.
11. Moved the prompts for Text and Spacing in Dim Linear.
12. Added support for AutoCAD 2018.
13. Input #7, #8 and #9 can be 0 in roof frames where frame is blocked.
14. AutoSD > Erection Tools > Marks/Sect/Tags > Break Line now has 1, 2 or 3 breaks depending on line length.
15. Added dimensions to base plate plan.
16. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
17. Added option to roof frame 2, 4 and 7 to block the top flange.
18. Added option to put holes in top flange of roof frame 1 and 4.
19. Added outline placement box to door frame.
20. Added option to put holes in top flange of roof frames 6, 7, 8 and 9.
21. AutoSD > Insert > Clean slides and Library Menu now works with blocks that have attributes.
22. Bolt values are accessed from one file and can be edited from your customer configuration.
23. Added finish column to BOM configuration.
24. #3 input for Bollard can be 0 for 4 studs.
25. Inserting a hex or square hole now draws them to scale.
26. Added support for Bricscad 18 Pro/Platinum.
27. Added option to select existing mark from dialog box when using any of the sub mark leaders.
28. Added "Select hole" option to "Slot size w/leader" and "Slot size wo/leader".
29. Added option to customer config to exclude burns from DSTV files.
30. Changed file format of submark.tbl file.
31. Added Rolled Angle detail.
32. Added option to Loose Lintel to omit plate.
33. Changed marking and BOM for Loose Lintel.
34. Added new options to Anchor Bolt.
35. Added "Deformed rod" option to "Add Stud".
36. Added screw anchor options to AutoSD > Erection tools > Anchor Bolt side view.
37. Updated BOM program for clip marks in stair.

1. Added option to select sub mark from a list when using attributes in BOM and marks are carried through.
2. Added custom bar prefix to shopbill search for grade when using attributes.
3. Changed appearance of Get-file dialog box to allow for longer paths.
4. Added finish column to BOM configuration.
5. Added program that combines extracting all drawings for Bolts, Compile Qty's, CNC, Fabtrol, Shop bill and SMM.
6. CSV files extracted for SMM were missing the shape designation.
7. Using an existing sub mark for BOM with attributes would crash the program if no submarks existed.
8. Extracting CNC for current or all drawings automatically checks cnc file names extracted against marks in BOM and adds missing names to "missing files.txt"
9. Changed file format of submark.tbl file.
10. All CNC files are now written to the folder "CNC Files" which is a sub folder of the drawing folder.
11. Bug fix - Bolt list program.
12. Extracting KISS for FabSuite now includes nuts & Washers when billed out separately.
13. Bug fix - Bolt list program. Added dcl file for Bricscad.
14. Bug fix - Bolt list program.
15. Updated BOM program for clip marks in stair.

1. AutoSD > Beams > Plates > Stiffener Plate (loose) would crash if CNC utility program was not loaded.
2. Changed WTs for compatibility with CNC.
3. Added beam type to burn data.
4. Added option to dimension internal connection web holes from the bottom.
5. Added option to import internal connection web holes that are dimensioned from the bottom.
6. Tail to holes at right end were wrong under certain customer configurations.
7. Side view of wing plates connected to flange are drawn with inside corners blocked or chamfered per customer configuration.
8. Changed color of slides.
9. Field bolt grip holes in web at end of beam would default to using 3/8" for wing plate thickness.
10. Changed for AutoCAD 2018 compatibility.
11. End of top flange, beveled for welding, was cut back to end of web.
12. Moved 1/4" dim in web when flanges are beveled to between first and second hole from top.
13. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
14. Added option to seat connection to extend beam past seat.
15. Bolt values are accessed from one file.
16. "Y" or "N" response is saved as default for adding connection to beam or column file.
17. Vertical extension lines at end of beam start below bottom of beam if beam is level.
18. Wing Plate (Side View) length was not correct.

1. Added beam type to burn data.
2. Flange plate connection would draw plates in web and flange when plate was on flange.
3. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
4. Moved column grid reference down 3" below main mark.
5. Changed how edge distances are generated.

1. Changed sub mark so last member size entered is the default.
2. Added option to Sub mark program to select mark from a list when entering BOM and marks are carried through.
3. Added option to Sub mark program to add information to BOM.
4. Added option to "Change CNC hole tail" to select dimension to be used for tail.
5. Changed WTs for compatibility with CNC.
6. Changed path tile in extract cnc dialog box to allow for longer paths.
7. Corrected DSTV file for channels with copes.
8. Added beam type to burn data.
9. DSTV draw program would not draw plates.
10. Mark for angle shape was put on underside of leg.
11. Added beveled weld prep to DSTV file for angles with skewed ends.
12. Changed how edge distances are generated.
13. Added beveled weld prep to flange in DSTV file for beams with skewed web ends.
14. Removed quantity from DXF files for plates.
15. Added hole size to detail of graphic check of cnc file.
16. Removed "CNC file: name" from CNC detail of piece.
17. "Gather Marks" can be opened if no cnc files exist in current DWG folder and you can browse to other folders.
18. Added program to create list of missing CNC files. You must run AutoSD > Extract > All drawings > Compile BOM Quantities first.
19. "Get missing CNC file" can return list of missing CNC files for current drawing or all drawings.
20. Extracting CNC for current or all drawings automatically checks cnc file names extracted against marks in BOM and adds missing names to "missing files.txt"
21. Added option to customer config to exclude burns from DSTV files.
22. Input for plate thickness has been changed to decimal for CNC files so gage thickness can be entered.
23. Added CNC to plate washers on Anchor Bolt
24. All CNC files are now written to the folder "CNC Files" which is a sub folder of the drawing folder.
25. "Get missing CNC file" checks for right & left.
26. Disabled "Length" field from DSTV Edit dialog box.

1. Changed WTs for compatibility with CNC.
2. Added beam type to burn data.
3. Closure plate at end of tube brace can be omitted now.
4. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
5. Bolt values are accessed from one file.

1. Stair program did not ask for tread support mark if there were two or less trteads.
2. Removed a duplicate dimension at the top of the stair. Moved one dimension.
3. Added beam type to burn data.
4. Made dialog box wider for "Calc treads and risers"
5. Changed Tread Builder to describe pans as CHK'D plate and disable the gage option when checkered plate option is selected.
6. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
7. Changed how edge distances are generated.
8. Bottom clip length in BOM for bottom type 2 and 6 should be the same as the CNC data.

1. Corrected picket spacing on Level rails with pickets.
2. Stair rail was missing the pickets at the bottom under certain conditions.
3. Stair rail was missing the pickets at the top under certain conditions.
4. Stair rail top condition #5 required input for#15 for additional post. This has been fixed.
5. Base plate was missing from bottom post if #6 < 0 and stringer continued to floor.
6. Changed color of slides.
7. Bug fix for stair rail.
8. Level rail now asks for spacing from post to picket at right end when rail is spliced.
9. Changed for AutoCAD 2018 compatibility.
10. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
11. Changed how edge distances are generated.
12. Added dimensions, removed dimensions and removed sub marks from stair rail and level handrail.
13. Added toe plate option to ramp rail.
14. Added clip connection to ramp rail post.
15. Added Erection - Wall rail.

1. Ladders and all sections are drawn to scale.
2. Revised caged ladder and section E.
3. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.
4. Changed number of rungs. Moved Sect A for caged ladder.
5. Changed input #17 on non-caged and #15 for caged ladders to be from bottom rung to bottom of rail.
6. Input #15 for caged ladder may be less than entered.
7. Changed how edge distances are generated.
8. Added option to save ladder files and open ladder files.
9. Brackets on inside of wall for crossover ladder can be omitted.
10. Corrected CNC data and removed the “BEND” remark from the BOM when not needed for the side rail for non-caged ladders.
11. Added option to reuse sub marks from saved ladder file for non-caged ladder.

1. Changed for AutoCAD 2018 compatibility.
2. Changed internal leader function to allow multiple leader lines and put spaces in text per the BOM configuration.

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1. Added support for AutoCAD 2018.
2. Added support for Bricscad 18 Pro/Platinum.
3. Added slides for Rolled Angle.
4. Added new slides for Anchor Bolt

1. Added Find CNC to AutoSD > CNC menu
2. Added AutoSD > Modify > Update PDF.
3. Changed menu for AutoSD > Tools SDS/2 DXF to AutoSD.
4. Moved "Title Block" from Insert pulldown menu to Shop bill menu.
5. Added Bolt list to AutoSD > Tools menu.

1. Added bolt values file.

1. Changed to support the change to ladders.
2. Changed prompt when inserting tail only.

Version 2017

1. Added error check to AutoSD > Detail > Embed Frame to not allow negative angles for end cuts.
2. Some functions would not work if the dimension units was set to Windows desktop.
3. Program defaulted to "Dim base/cap plate holes from CL" regardless of option chosen in column configuration.
4. Bug fix for adding a sub mark with CNC.
5. Extending weights might not use the correct justification for text.
6. Added offset option for web view of angle - AutoSD > Detail > Shapes (scaled) > Angle.
7. Added options to place camber, studs and elevation on either side of the line in AutoSD > Erection tools > Beam Lines w/Desc.
8. Added option to AutoSD > Modify > Replace Dimension to select dimensions to add together to get total for new dimension.
9. Changed Note options in Bollard program.
10. Moved AutoSD > Horiz EL. text up 1/2" from insertion point.
11. Added Select option to hole size to select the hole to get the diameter.
12. Added option to AutoSD > Draw > Holes to scale spacing of holes between two points.
13. Added AutoSD > Modify > Update PDF. Changes text to AutoSD style for PDFs imported into AutoCAD.
14. Added multiple select dialog box to importing SDS/2, CvsPro and Xsteel dxf files into AutoSD.
15. Modified function for adding spaces to end of text string.
16. Change Text works with leader text that is mtext.
17. Bug fix for "Select dim to Add".
18. Toggle 3D osnap off and on in AutoSD > Detail > Bolt/n&w
19. Custom multilines now use layer color.
20. Round cap plate would put one holes in center and crash when #A was zero.
21. Insert holes with spacing NOT to scale put incorrect tails for CNC.
22. Circle in Leader w/bubble is smaller for single character leader so it is more centered.
23. Additional leaders are true leader lines now in the AutoSD leaders. Arrows rotate when leader line is rotated.
24. Leader is now at edge of bubble in leader w/note.
25. Changed Camber program to turn "dimassoc" off before putting camber dimensions and turn it back on if it was on to begin with.
26. Fixed- Plan view of round base plate would crash.
27. Door frame produced an error message if no note was included. Option added to omit flange from one side if plate is used.
28. Inserting holes in web of column/brace always put CNC data as left side when right side was selected. Added option to put web holes both sides. CNC xdata for tails and gage is now calculated for each hole when member is sloping.
29. When exporting a customer configuration the file name will default to the name of the customer. You can still open the *.cfg file and select a customer configuration to import.
30. Added offset option for locating holes in Nailer Plate.
31. Bug fix - AutoSD > Tools > Export DWG to SDS/2 did not make the DXF file.
32. Changed the protection software to make AutoCAD more stable using the new locks.
33. Polylinescan be selected when inserting flange hole.

1. Added grade, as set it customer configuration, to KISS file.
2. Made the Drive selection box wider when extracting for all files.
3. Fixed- Compile Qtys from all drawings would not work using attributes.
4. Fixed- Processing multiple drawings when extracting information might stop in Bricscad.
5. Bug fix for extracting shop bill to *.imp file
6. Bug fix for extracting shop bolts to *.blt file
7. Compile qtys from all drawings now puts JobName, Project, Contractor, Job_number, Drawn and date in heading.
8. Compile qtys from all drawings prompts for any missing values for Job Name, Project, Contractor, Job number and Drawn by.
9. Added Bolt list program to create, edit and print bolt list files.
10. Increased the string length of grade to 10 characters in the KISS file for Fab Suite.
11. Fixed- Compiling Qty's all drawings would not work if length in BOM was not separate feet and inches.
12. Fixed- Bolt list program did not convert length correctly when line was changed.
13. Bug fix for extracting shop bill to *.csv file

1. Fixed- Program my crash if you do not have bracing package.
2. Fixed- Autosd > Beams > Plates > Wing Plates (Side View) might crash.
3. Fixed- Beam would crash if saving CNC with angle on flange at end of beam.
4. Changing the edge dist in end connection dialog box will remain changed until you select the bolt diameter.
5. A one hole connection in the web will not put extra tail dimension.
6. Fixed- Beam program placed main description on wrong line in shop bill.
7. Holes in flange: Moved text and hole size. Fixed bug.
8. Added option to use standard bar mark to AutoSD > Beams > Plates > Wing Plate (Side View).
9. Corrected bolt spacing in CNC data in drawing for end clips.
10. Added Joist Plate option to internal connections.
11. Wing plates in web, square and skewed, can have be detailed without holes.
12. AutoSD > Beams > Plates > Wing Plate (Side View) can have be detailed without holes.
13. Fixed- Default edge distance for holes in web in beam end dialog box kept changing.
14. Bug fix - Beam seat connection with no holes.
15. Changed length of sloping beam with seat connection to actual length.
16. Bug fix - Flange block was hatched.

1. Fixed- Program my crash if you do not have bracing package.
2. Fixed- Some connections might crash.
3. Corrected "Drop" distance of connection when column has a cantilevered beam.
4. Added option to draw Skewed plate top view with small dimensions exaggerated or not.
5. Fixed- Mark for wing plate put hole size on several lines.
6. Skewed Plate top view changed to Wing Plate top view. Will draw skewed or non-skewed wing plate top view.

1. Program uses "R" value set in Beam configuration for "Bevel Flanges for field welds" for radius in corners of gusset plates.

1. Bug fix for tail dimensions on stringer.
2. Bug fix - Grating tread end view.
3. Fixed- The rise dimension was over-writing another dimension when stair went up t the left.
4. Moved dimensions and "tail" reference at left end of stair going up to the left.
5. Changed overall vertical dimension to go from lower elevation to upper elevation.
6. Added one sided option for handrail holes on stringer flange.

1. Bug Fix - Bottom length of stair/ramp rail.
2. Added dimension to end of rail at lower end of stair rail.
3. Bug Fix - Wall rail detail.
4. Bracket spacing on wall rail may be entered as a list. Dimensions are from bottom to top. Last dimension is repeated if remainder is great enough. Entering a single dimension works the same as before.
5. Added a new, one sided, base plate for level handrail.
6. Fixed- Stair rail would crash under certain condition.
7. Fixed- Stair and Ramp rail would crash when using Tube rails and a plate at the bottom of the post.
8. Added one sided bolted base plate option to post on the sloped portion of stair and ramp rails.
9. Added one sided bolted base plate option to post at floor level of stair and ramp rail.
10. Merged "Mesh Insert" program with AutoSD > Rails > Detail Panel. Detail Panel can handle any rail configuration by picking the boundary of the mesh. Detail Panel can just detail the panel, just insert the mesh or do both. Note. Handrail must be drawn to scale when using the boundary option.
11. Prevented inch marks from being used in wall bracket descriptions.

1. Bug fix – Non caged ladder.

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1. No changes

1. Changed the protection software to make AutoCAD more stable using the new locks.
2. Added support for Bricscad 17.

1. Added Find CNC to AutoSD > CNC menu
2. Added AutoSD > Modify > Update PDF.
3. Changed menu for AutoSD > Tools SDS/2 DXF to AutoSD.
4. Moved "Title Block" from Insert pulldown menu to Shop bill menu.
5. Added Bolt list to AutoSD > Tools menu.

1. Added new "C" shapes.

1. Added "Tail only" option.
2. Added text location option to Settings. Configuration sets insertion point of text above and below the horizontal line.

1. Fixed- Program my crash if you do not have bracing package.
2. Added multiple selection to Gather marks.
3. Revised CNC input program for Common Plates.
4. Changed "AutoSD > CNC > Change Layer" to select the last part of a main mark after all spaces.
5. Bug fix - Adding CNC to common plate.
6. Added pipe shape to CNC edit for plain material.
7. You can edit member size, weight, width, depth and thickness in the DSTV editor.
8. Bug fix - In creating CNC file from *.gus file when inside corner is blocked.
9. Bug fix - Editing location of slot in DSTV editor. Location of slot written to DSTV file for plate.
10. Made changes to CNC editor for sloted holes.
11. Creating DSTV file of plate with main mark and no detail is now possible.
12. Gather program now handles multiple selections from all list in the dialog box.
13. Writing DSTV file for plates with short slot may have made the slot wrong.
14. Slots can now be vertical in Common plates by reversing S and R for slot size.
15. Bug fix - Editing location of hole in DSTV editor.
16. Bug fix - Adding CNC to a mark for clips may not open the dialog box.
17. Fixed- Creating CNC file of ladder stringer using flat bars would crash.
18. Revised slides for inserting holes.
19. Added functionality to bevel weld prep for bracing plates.
20. Added bevel weld prep to DSTV files for beveled beam flange.
21. Fixed- Writing DSTV file for beam could crash.
22. Added piece mark to DSTV file for writing mark on piece and "Graphically Check CNC file".