CAD Piping Software – 2D & 3D Pipe Design With BOM

Why Mech-Q Piping?

Unlike top-heavy competitors that cost thousands more and require steep learning curves, Mech-Q is built for simplicity and efficiency. Its intuitive dialog-driven interface, customizable libraries, and automated routines mean you can get professional results quickly—without endless training or bloated features you’ll never use. With Mech-Q, you get the power of a comprehensive piping package, streamlined for real-world drafting needs, at a fraction of the price.

Introduction to CAD Piping Software

CAD piping software is essential for the process industry. It helps users create, modify, and manage complex piping designs with accuracy and efficiency.

• Supports 2D and 3D piping models
• Meets industry standards
• Used by owner-operators, engineers, and construction professionals
• Speeds up workflows and delivers detailed, accurate piping layouts

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Why Choose Mech-Q Piping?

• Comprehensive – All-in-one solution for piping design and drafting
• Simple – Near zero learning curve with an intuitive interface
• Affordable – Professional features at a fraction of the cost of other tools
• Quality Output – Professional drawings with minimal effort
• Flexible & Accessible – Hundreds of tools, calculators, and drafting routines included

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Piping System Drawing Considerations

When creating a piping system drawing, clarity and accuracy are just as important as the design itself.

• Set up the correct specs, catalogs, and pipe sizes
• Place equipment, tanks, and nozzles to match the plant layout
• Route pipes, insert valves and fittings, and toggle between 2D and 3D views

Annotations such as pipe supports and insulation can be added directly to drawings. These flow into construction documents, ensuring fabricators and installers get clear, accurate instructions.

Mech-Q Piping Workflow

Step 1 – Set Up Your Pipe System

• Confirm units, annotation scale, and layers
• Select the correct spec, size, schedule, and end type
• Begin with a single-line sketch as a base for routing

Step 2 – Lay Out Straight Runs

• Use OSNAP for precise connections
• Apply direct distance input with ORTHO or POLAR
• Insert reducers when sizes change

Step 3 – Insert Fittings and Valves

• Add elbows, tees, reducers, laterals, and flanges
• Place gaskets for proper sealing
• Insert valves (gate, ball, butterfly, plug, check, etc.) directly from the dialog

Step 4 – Tag and Generate BOM

• Use built-in BOM scheduling to apply bubbles and numbering
• Run DATAEXTRACTION to build a BOM table
• Group items, total counts, and format to project standards

Mech-Q Piping is a complete CAD piping software solution for AutoCAD, Bricscad, IntelliCAD and AViCAD (our CAD+Mech-Q combo), designed to make drafting piping systems faster, easier, and more affordable. It supports 2D, 3D, and isometric layouts, includes a wide range of pipes, fittings, flanges, and valves, and can automatically generate Bills of Materials. With modules for schematics, vessels, pumps, hangers, clamps, and P&ID diagrams, it provides a full set of tools for engineers, contractors, and plant designers.

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Key Features

• Easy-to-use interface
• Large, expandable symbol library
• Fully customizable sizes, layers, and symbols
• Auto-BOM with editable descriptions
• Generate 2D, 3D, and isometric drawings
• Auto-label line specs and valve tags
• Network Module available for multi-user offices

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Specs and Supported Components

Pipe Sizes

• DN 15–900 (½?–36? NB + 1/16?–¾? Tube)
• Welded Fittings: DN 15–900 (½?–36? NB)
• SW & Screwed Fittings: DN 6–100 (¼?–4? NB)
• Victaulic: DN 15–600 (½?–24? NB)
• Cast Iron (Flanged): DN 25–450 (1?–18? NB)
• Ductile Iron (Flanged): DN 80–1600 (3?–64? NB)
• Stainless Steel (OD) Tube: DN 6–100 (¼?–4? NB)
• Tubing: DN 8–16 (¼?–16? NB)
• PVC-U & PVC-DWV: DN 15–300 (½?–12? NB)
• Copper: DN 15–100 (½?–4? NB)
• PE-BW: DN 15–1000 (½?–40? NB)
• Standards: Table A–J (Australian), DIN PN10–PN100, ANSI 150–2500

Fitting Types

• Butt Welded
• Socket Welded
• Screwed
• Victaulic
• Cast Iron (Flanged)
• Ductile Iron (Flanged, Grooved, Mechanical Joint)
• Stainless Steel Tube
• Soil Piping (No-Hub)
• PVC / PVC-DWV
• PE
• Copper

Flanges

• Blind, Plate, Bossed, Welding Neck, Slip-On, Lap Joint, RTJ, Long Neck, Socket Weld, User Defined

Valves

• Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, Angle, Plug, 3-Way, 4-Way, Butterfly, Control, User Defined

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Isometric Piping

Generate pipe isometric diagrams and pipe spools drawings.

• Wide range of pipe and fittings
• Auto-BOM customization
• Iso-dimensioning tools included
• Custom scaling, layers, and symbols
• We also offer a free online course to teach you how to use our isometric piping module.

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Additional Modules

• Pipe Schematics (Single-Line) – Fast schematic creation with icon selection and BOM.
• Vessels Module – Horizontal/vertical vessels with customizable nozzles and heads.
• Centrifugal Pumps – Fully customizable with reusable designs.
• Pipe Hangers & Clamps – Large selection of clamps, guides, and shoes.
• P&ID Module – ANSI/ISA-compliant symbols for instrumentation and process diagrams.

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Pipe Stress Analysis and Simulation

While Mech-Q does not calculate stresses, it integrates with specialized add-ons that model pressure, temperature, seismic, and wind loads. Together, they provide accurate layouts and reliable performance checks.

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Collaboration and Sharing

• Real-time editing, comment tracking, and version control
• Export piping models to all AutoCAD versions
• Share drawings with contractors and clients
• Streamlined teamwork reduces errors and speeds delivery

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Industry Applications

CAD piping software is used across industries:

• Power – Nuclear and fossil fuel plants
• Chemical – Process optimization and safety compliance
• Oil & Gas – Offshore and onshore pipelines and processing plants
• Construction & Manufacturing – Complex piping networks and regulatory compliance

Across all these fields, CAD piping software improves efficiency, safety, and quality.

See also Mech-Q Network Bundle