FlowTools creates any kind of drawing,
diagram or schematic with drag-and-drop ease. Use our symbols
or any AutoCAD block. Symbols automatically connect and stay
connected when moved, rotated or scaled.
FlowTools is easy to install, easy to
learn and fun to use.
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FlowTools gives you powerful tools for
your everyday drawing work in AutoCAD, beginning with the
thousands of intelligent Code Zebra Symbols.
You may optionally purchase FlowTools
integrated with LivingLegend for
generating BOM's, schedules and symbol legends. FlowTools has a
Block Manager which automatically generates a stand-alone
pull-down menu with any number of customizable image menus, and
also contains many handy block editing and attribute utilities.
Use FlowTools to create any of these
and more:
Schematics - Wiring harnesses,
Industrial Controls, Electrical, Plant Process, Fluid Power,
P&ID
Flow Charts - Manufacturing Processes,
ISO9000 Diagrams, Org Charts
AEC - Plumbing, HVAC, Space Plans,
Wiring, Landscaping
Every diagram symbol in our Code Zebra
Symbols has intelligent
connection points for attaching FlowTools' connectors.
AutoCAD Compatibility
With FlowTools, you don't need to learn
another separate application to create intelligent diagrams -
you can do it faster and easier within AutoCAD using familiar
commands you already know. Since FlowTools runs entirely inside
AutoCAD, it's very easy to learn and use and 100% compatible
with your existing drawings. FlowTools drawings are AutoCAD
drawings.
FlowTools creates all native AutoCAD
entities - NO proxy warnings! - so any version of AutoCAD can
open and work with any FlowTools diagram, hassle-free.
FlowTools intelligent blocks work like standard AutoCAD blocks
and will retain their intelligence unless redefined without
FlowTools.
FlowTools' connections explode to
polylines which can be edited using standard AutoCAD commands.
FlowTools can later turn any polyline back into an intelligent
connection with one click. You may therefore freely share your
drawings with your associates while you take full advantage of
FlowTools' features.
Works with Your Existing Drawings
FlowTools has patented automatic
diagram conversion features that can take any existing diagram,
chains-of-lines, polylines and blocks and convert them into
intelligent entities. Simply select any group of entities and
they are combined into a block and block insert in one step.
You may even select an entire drawing of blocks for conversion
to an intelligent diagram in a single step!
You can explode diagram entities,
manually tweak them, then convert them back easily. You can use
all of your existing blocks without modification, and when
converted, they still look identical and work the same way with
AutoCAD's insert commands.
Drag-and-Drop DrawingDrop any block on
a line, polyline or connector and the block snaps to the line
and the underlying lines are trimmed to the block boundaries -
all automatically. Check out the FlowTools Movies to see this
feature in action.
Flexible block insertion options make
inserting blocks easier than ever. Automatic Snap toggles snap
on during insertion and move operations, and off for other
editing as desired. Easily toggle off AutoCAD's customary scale
and/or rotation prompts when inserting blocks.
Pick blocks to insert from a variety of
easy methods - by screen pick, name, image menu, or from easily
created on-screen "palettes" of your most frequently
used blocks.
For flow charts, blocks automatically
resize to fit entered text, and you can stretch blocks out of
proportion while maintaining attribute text size or scale them
proportionally.
Automatic Connections
FlowTools connects blocks automatically
with sophisticated routing choices and block avoidance. Blocks
reconnect when moved, rotated or scaled. Connections may also
be stretched and routed manually.
If desired, FlowTools automatically
places taps (a dot) where connections merge and a jumper or
break at intersections. Connection corners can be sharp,
filleted or chamfered. You have complete control over
connection arrowheads, appearance and behavior.
Build Blocks in a Single Step
FlowTools makes you the world's fastest
block builder - select any group of entities and they are
automatically combined into a block and new block insert which
appears in place of the selected entities. You must try this
feature to fully appreciate the time savings it provides.
Explode blocks for modification and
FlowTools remembers the block name and insert origin, and
recompiles the block in one step. Inserts of the modified block
are automatically updated, retaining their attribute values.
The Text-to-Attribute tool converts any
text item to an editable attribute with one click while
maintaining the text's style settings.
Use FlowTools automatic connections in
your LISP
FlowTools provides several
AutoLISP-accessible commands for creating automatic connections
so you can automate diagram layouts.
Key Features
• Runs transparently inside
AutoCAD - installs in a single step without quitting AutoCAD.
• Works with any existing drawing
- convert your blocks only as needed
• Automatic connector routing and
collision avoidance allows FlowTools connections to
automatically avoid symbols and other entities.
• Symbols stay connected when
moved, rotated or scaled.
• Patented automatic diagram
conversion features so you can make your existing schematics
and diagrams intelligent - U.S. Patents 6,239,813 and 6,243,101
• Works with anyone's symbol
libraries and blocks, so you can expand your symbol collection
as needed
• Share drawings back-and-forth
with LT and other AutoCAD users without losing intelligence.
• Satisfaction guaranteed
