SuperTools

SuperTools is coupled with the very popular !Slingshot Max and together introduce a whole range of indispensible new commands. Commands include: Align Object, Explode Selected Text, Toggle Bubble On/Off, Bubble Configuration, Super Revision Cloud, Multiple Polyline Edit, Nested Copy, Nested Extend, Nested Trim, Change Space, Align Space, Text Fit, Text Justify, Edit Text, Text Mask Frame, Join Lines, Polylines and Arcs, Remove Duplicate and Overlapping Objects, and many more.

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Highlights

The complete set of all the tools found in !Slingshot Max and More to provide a super set of superb enhancement tools for your AutoCAD®.

SuperTools Features

SuperTools Commands
Align Object	Use this command to align one object with another, either in 2D or 3D, by nominating source and destination points.
Toggle Bubble On/Off	This command provides a text bubble listing the properties of any entity over which the cursor is resting, including blocks, xrefs and nested entities.
Bubble Configuration	Bubble Configuration.
Super Revision Cloud	Creates a revision cloud as a polyline box, keyhole or polyline outline from sequential arcs. A leader and text can be selected in the dialog box for automatic inclusion.
Multiple Polyline Edit	Similar to the functions of the AutoCAD PEDIT, this command will permit selection and editing of multiple polylines.
Join Lines, Polylines and Arcs	Use this command to join overlapping, end-to-end, intersecting and crossing lines, polylines and arcs.
Remove Duplicate and Overlapping Objects	This command can be used to reduce the number of entities and overall drawing size by deleting any duplicated/overlapped entities. The command will also join any line and arc segments that are end to end or partially overlapped.
Nested Copy	Allows objects within a block or xref to be copied into a drawing.
Nested Extend	Allows blocks to be used as extend boundaries.
Nested Trim	Allows blocks to be used as trim boundaries.
Selective Regen	Allows regenning of selected objects only.
Change Space	Allows objects to be moved from Model Space to Paper Space or vice versa.
Align Space	Aligns points in an MView to points in Paper Space.

SuperTools Blocks Commands
Adjust Attribute Definitions & Order	Use this command manage all elements of block attributes through an interactive dialog box.
Re-sort Attributes to Original Order	Use this command to realign displaced block attributes to their original positions.

SuperTools Text Commands
Curved Text to Pline, Splines, Circles and Arcs	Create text that follows the profile of an arc, spline, polyline or line.
Text Fit	Stretch or shrink selected text by nominating a new start or endpoint.
Text Justify	This command combines the use of a dialog box and numerous filter options to alter the justification point of both text and attributes.
Change Text	Change Text.
Change Text Size	Change Text Size
Text Insert	Insert Text.
Text Style	Text Style.
Edit Text	Edit Text.
Config. Text Height	Configure Text Height.
Explode Selected Text	Use this command to explode single line or multi line text into individual characters.
Text to Mtext	Text to Mtext.
Mask Objects Under Selected Text	Masks the objects that lie directly beneath selected text, making the text appear more visible.
Remove Mask Objects from Selected Text	Remove Mask Objects from Selected Text.
Text Mask Frame	Text Mask Frame.

Bonus !Slingshot Max Commands

Image Commands
Image Adjust	Adjust the brightness, contrast and fade settings of an attached image.
Image Attach	Attach a variety of image files.
Image Clip	Crop an inserted image and display a specified region.
Image Frame	The ability to hide or display an image boundary.
Image Quality	Control the display quality of an image to reduce time required to display.
Transparency	Set the selected image as transparent.

Layer Commands
Isolate Layer	Isolate the layer of the selected object.
Layer Freeze	Freeze the selected object's layer.
Toggle On/Off	Turn off all layers, apart from the current layer. Or turn all layers on.
Layer Control All	Turn on, thaw and unlock all layers and regenerate the drawing.
Layer Off	Turn off the selected object's layer.
Layer Lock	Lock the selected object's layer.
Layer Unlock	Unlock the selected object's layer.
Layer New	Change the selected object's layer to a new layer.
Change to Current Layer	Place the selected object on the current layer.
Set to Current Layer	Set the selected object's layer as the current layer.
Vport Freeze	Freeze the selected object's layer in the current viewport.

Orbit Commands
3D Orbit	3D orbital motion of the objects by cursor movement.
3D Corbit	Sets the objects into continuous orbital motion.
3D Zoom	Realtime zoom in 3D.
3D Pan	Realtime pan in 3D.
3D Swivel	Swivel the view in 3D.
3D Distance	Adjust the distance in the 3D view.
3D Clip	Set and adjust the clipping planes in the 3D view.

Shade Commands
2D Wireframe	View as 2D wire frame.
3D Wireframe	View as 3D wire frame.
Hidden	View with obscured faces hidden.
Flat Shaded	Apply flat shading to objects.
Gouraud Shaded	Apply Gouraud shading to objects.
Flat Shaded, Edges On	Apply flat shading with distinct edges.
Gouraud Shaded, Edges On	Apply Gouraud shading with distinct edges.

Clip Commands
Viewport Clip	Clip an existing viewport to a new boundary.
Xref Clip	Crop external referenced files and blocks to display a specified region.
True Colour and Gradient Fills	True color is enabled, with gradient fills for solid hatch color mapping.
Object Tracking	Parallel and Extension object snap modes are enabled as well as Object tracking.

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Questions & Answers

[Q] Is it possible to run current DRCAuto software on Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bit machines)?

[A] The answer is yes. For Windows 7 32 and 64-bit platforms, the solution is to install both AutoCAD® and Smart Architect under what is known Windows XP Mode. Work is also slated for development to allow Smart Architect to run natively.

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[Q] Do I have to get new code numbers each year like I do with our other DRCAuto software?

[A] Yes. DRCAuto band software requires new re-authorisation each year. The new code can be obtained from this web site for $99 (less than 28c a day)

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System Requirements

• AutoCAD® or AutoCAD® LT⁽¹⁾ currently installed
• 32bit⁽²⁾ computer
• Microsoft® Windows® 7⁽³⁾, Microsoft® Windows Vista® (SP1 or later or Microsoft®, Windows® XP Professional or Home edition (SP2 or later)
• Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon dual-core processor, 1.6 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology
• 2 GB RAM
• 1.8 GB (AutoCAD) + 30 MB (Smart Architect) free disk space for installation
• 1,280 x 1,024 true color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Microsoft®
Direct3D®-capable workstation-class graphics card
• 1,024 x 768 display resolution with true color
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later

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