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Customer Feedback:

“We've started using AutoLib to catalog our detail library. AutoLib made short work of pouring through four thousand detail files in literally minutes. Since VoloView is built into the program, our construction administration people can review each detail without using AutoCAD. Creating standard network and custom project libraries is a breeze. Aside from the fact we don't have to create time intensive slide libraries, one of AutoLib’s best features is the ability to utilize the drawing property data within the detail file, allowing for search queries and automatic scale insertions. It really is a powerful utility!”

Jim Grady, Cad Manager - WATG Architects

 

"We have been using AutoLib for several months now, and are able to better manage and organize our library of typical CAD details and drafting symbols.  ArchMedia's customer service is excellent.  They have really worked hard to resolve issues about our specific setup and use of AutoLib."

Don Yanos, CAD Administrator - SSFM International Inc.

 

It took us 5 years to build up a collection of standard details and 5 minutes to build up a Detail Library that everyone can use with AutoLib."

Victor Donoso, Cad Manager - Carter & Burgess, Inc.

 

 AutoCAD 2000-2006 DWG Compatible!

We have a new update to AutoLib, version 1.9.3! If you have previously downloaded an older version, please try the new improved version. For a list of new enhancements, check out our features list below.

Download our White Paper PDF to read the features and benefits of using AutoLib.

AutoLib is a Detail and Symbol Library database manager with search capabilities that will let you manage standard details as well as drawing symbols. Drawings can be added to the library in seconds and when updates are required, the thumbnail previews are automatically updated as well. There are several key features that make this product a powerful tool. Imagine organizing your ever-increasing library of symbols and details into customizable libraries.  AutoLib has been designed by working professionals to provide an intuitive interface that allows the user to begin realizing the benefits of the utility almost immediately. Features include; keyword search, thumbnail and enlarged viewing capability, automatic scaling, among others. Want to see your productivity increase?  Download a fully functional demo copy today!

 

Features:

  • Simple interface that can add and manage libraries in seconds.
  • Real-time updates to viewing drawing files in libraries.
  • Reads AutoCAD drawing properties for description, key words and drawing scale.
  • View library files in enlarged mode with full Autodesk Volo View Express capabilities.
  • Administrative settings that can control library creation and editing based on folder security rights.
  • Unique "MyLib" feature that let users create custom libraries from company standard libraries or external files.
  • Search Database engine that can read libraries for keywords embedded in the drawing file.
  • Ability to copy xrefs from a master directory folder to a project folder before attaching to current drawing.
  • AutoScale feature scales detail/symbols automatically based on embedded drawing property dimscale.
  • Ability to completely describe drawings in paragraphs by reading embedded drawing properties.
  • AutoLib can print your Libraries one page at a time in enlarged mode or Batch print the entire Library.
  • AutoLib can be run externally and without AutoCAD.  Inserting a detail/symbol will automatically load AutoCAD.
  • AutoLib can replace all symbol libraries currently used in your office and be the central source for all company standard details and symbols.

AutoLib Update History:

  • Version 1.4.1: AutoLib now has a resizer mode which allows you to enlarge the viewable area of the drawing thumbnails and when viewing in enlargement mode.  AutoLib can now maximize to your entire screen.
  • Version 1.4.1: AutoLib now has the option to explode blocks on insert.
  • Version 1.4.1: During installation,  AutoLib can now automatically update AutoCAD to run Autolib and allow for easier client setup.
  • Version 1.4.1: A few various bug fixes have been implemented to prevent an error in the Library Editor and Error Code: 75.
  • Version 1.4.2: Performance enhancements include faster detail/symbol insertion.
  • Version 1.4.7: Enabled dragmode before insertion point prompt.
  • Version 1.4.7: Optimized AutoLib interface with wider Library List box, yet reduced overall size of the dialog although drawing thumbnail size is retained.
  • Version 1.4.7: AutoCAD 2002 and higher multiple session enhancements.
  • Version 1.4.8: Xref and Search enhancements.
  • Version 1.5.1: Added Vector Enlarged mode function in the Search dialog, The copy xref to project folder setting now allows for the capability to create a new folder on the fly.
  • Version 1.6.0: Added then Option to Open and Copy a drawing file to a project directory, This will allow direct editing of the library file or the ability to copy the library drawing file to a project directory and open with one click!
  • Version 1.8.0: AutoCAD 2004 DWG compatible version.  Updated to use Volo View 3.0 libraries for enhanced functionality. Includes the full version of Volo View 3.0.
  • Version 1.8.2: AutoCAD 2005 compatibility, fix for batch printing and enlarged mode.
  • Version 1.9.3: AutoCAD 2006 compatibility, minor fixes, added new shopping queue mode.