Piping Class

Free 3D Piping CLASS – No Strings Attached – 3d pipeline drawing Learn how to create a 3D Piping Spool in just a few steps, without having to draw it by hand.  Even if you know nothing about 3D. Our 6 day FREE piping class will take you throughThe steps you need to follow to draw a 3D piping…

Essential drawing commands for CAD

53 shortcut commands and tips for beginners and experts If you are just starting out with CAD or perhaps needing to improve your drawing speed, make sure to check out our video walkthrough. We will cover 53 shortcut commands and tips that you can use to setup your drawing and edit objects on the fly….

AutoCAD drawing scales cheatsheet

Setting the DWG Scale: The First Step in AutoCAD One of the first and most critical tasks before starting any AutoCAD project is determining the DWG Scale. Your drawing scale affects everything from text size to dimension styles, and it’s determined primarily by the paper size and drawing size. Setting the DWG scale also ensures…

Remote CAD Setup – We’re Here To Help

If you are needing help with a remote office setup we are here to help. We offer remote installations if needed. As always, our tech-support are ready to help at no cost to you.

New Basic Video Series: How to create Piping, Ducting and Structural fittings

Getting started with Mech-Q is easier than you think. In a new video section on CADavenue, which we call the Basic Series, we’re exploring how to use Mech-Q’s menus and toolbars. In it, we’ll explore our four main engineering modules, then we’ll introduce you to all the extras we include in our full engineering suite….

Mech-Q Structural Signup

Free Video Course – No Strings AttachedHow to create professional looking structural drawings in Mech-Q using just a few simple techniques » CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED Our 4 day FREE course will introduce you to our structural module you’ll find within Mech-Q … 1. GREAT EVEN FOR FIRST TIME CAD USERS Even if you are new to…

A brand new way to dimension in 3-D – available in Mech-Q or AViCAD

Are you a mechanical detailer who’s completely frustrated dimensioning your 3D models? Do you need to dimension complex 3D drawings and just don’t know where to start? Have you ever had to re-dimension you’re drawing several times to get your dimension line in the right place or on the right 3D plane?

How to create 3D Dimensions in just 3 steps using Mech-Q

How to Create Accurate 3D Dimensions in AutoCAD-Compatible CAD (Using Mech-Q or AViCAD) Dimensioning in 3D CAD has traditionally been a frustrating process. In standard 2D drafting, dimensions are straightforward because everything lives on a flat plane. The User Coordinate System (UCS) remains aligned with the X and Y axes, making dimension placement predictable and…