CADtools Changelog

What's new in CADtools 9.1.0

Aug 11, 2015
  • Compatibility with Illustrator CC 2015.

New in CADtools 9.0.5 (Aug 11, 2015)

  • Full screen cursor improvements
  • Improved cursors over dark artwork
  • Improved dimensions on clipped artwork

New in CADtools 9.0.4 (Aug 11, 2015)

  • Fixes for modifier keys with some dimensioning tools

New in CADtools 9.0.3 (Aug 11, 2015)

  • Panel sizes fixed in Illustrator CC 2014.1
  • Label text improvements, especially with axonometric art
  • CADtracker and compound path improvements

New in CADtools 9.0.2 (Jul 21, 2014)

  • Speed increases for large files
  • Networking and proxy server improvements

New in CADtools 9.0.1 (Jul 21, 2014)

  • Compatibility with Illustrator CC 2014
  • Universal Dimension Tool now supports alt/option key
  • CADcontrol layout improvements
  • Improved warnings when opening pre-CADtools 8 documents

New in CADtools 9.0 (Jul 21, 2014)

  • New features:
  • Compatibility with Illustrator CC 2014
  • Universal Dimension tool recognizes horizontal/vertical/inclined/axonometric lines and circles with one tool!
  • Bezier Length Dimension tool dimensions distance between points on a curve
  • CADrepeat panel supports objects repeating around circle
  • CAD Polygon tool creates multi-sided objects
  • Keyboard input while dragging dimensions, labels, doors/windows, polygons, and rounded rectangles quickly edits format and shapes (CS6 or later)
  • CADtools Select menu for selecting dimensions, labels or attached artwork
  • Compact fractions supported through the CADunits panel
  • Label tool improvements, including fill color support
  • Dimension line extension option
  • New door styles support accordion, pocket, and sliding styles
  • CADpresets are saved as separate files for easy sharing with colleagues
  • Numerous improvements to panels, auto-dimensions, and interaction
  • Language preference allows independent use of other languages within CADtools

New in CADtools 7.0 (Jul 11, 2010)

  • CS5 compatibility (previous versions are not)
  • Table tool - great for making labels, charts
  • Title block tool for professional drawing
  • Door and window symbol insertion tools
  • 3-point circle
  • CADline tool constrains to any angle
  • Objects can resize to specified area (CADtracker)
  • Proportion tool supports key objects that follow art
  • Unit options added for mil and simplified feet
  • Option for reference dimensions (in parentheses)
  • Offset now supports lines and closed objects

New in CADtools 6.0 (Jan 27, 2009)

  • CS4 compatibility.
  • Scale calculator in the CADdocument panel - use a selected object's dimensions to create a custom or 'best fit' scale and resize artwork.
  • Proportion tool - resize an object to another object's dimensions.
  • Measure distance tool - automatically determine distance by clicking and dragging between any two points.