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Multiple Platforms:
Most free tools listed here work with full AutoCAD 2007 or later (no LT) and BricsCAD Pro v12 or later on Windows. Many LSP-based tools also work with IntelliCAD-based products. Refer to the compatibility columns for specific version requirements.
Autodesk App Store:
For newer versions of AutoCAD, App Store icons provide an easy installer. For older AutoCAD versions and for BricsCAD or IntelliCAD, use the ZIP download option.
| Title | Description | AutoCAD (NO LT) |
BricsCAD Pro+ |
IntelliCAD | Author's Rating |
Video Demo |
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AutoWblock.zip | Automates the exporting of multiple Blocks or Layers (model space contents) from a drawing to separate files in a designated target folder. | 2015-2026  |
Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-13.0 |  |
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DwgSearch.zip | Search quickly through multiple drawings for specified word strings, while specifying which objects and tables to search. Because of the way strings are compressed in a dwg file, you can't use Windows Search. | 2015-2026 |
Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-12.1 |  |
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GroupManager.zip | Provides additional group functionality not available in built-in CAD commands. There is a dialog version as well as a command line version. | 2015-2026 |
Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-12.1 | |
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LAYERDES.VLX | A command line tool, use LAYERDES to change layer descriptions or export / import them from / to other drawings. |
2007+ | - | - |  |
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LayerFilter.zip | Export layer filters from a drawing to an external file that can be imported into new drawings using the companion import tool. | 2015-2026 |
Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-12.1 |  |
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LayerReport.zip | Displays an exact representation of the layer dialog in your browser, ready to save or print. Graphical icons vary depending on the CAD engine used. | 2015-2026 | Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-12.1 | |
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OrderByLayer.zip | Reorders layers in the drawing using a dialog to move layers up/down. | 2015-2025 |
Pro+ v20-v24 |
10.0-12.1 | |
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Txt2Mtxt.ip | Converts text objects to mtext using three different methods. Individual mode, each text object is converted in place. Stack mode, all text selected is automatically converted to a single mtext. Multistack mode, all text is converted into multiple logical clusters, forming multiple mtext objects. | 2007-2015 | Pro+ v12-v14 |
ZWCAD 2014 Pro+ | |
ZIP File Notes
- If NETLOAD fails, you may need to unblock ZIP or DLL files using Windows Explorer.
- Netloading from network drives may fail. Use a local path (e.g.
D:\CADSTUFF). - After the first manual load, add-ons will load automatically in future sessions.
- Close all CAD sessions before deleting or updating DLLs.
- Unused ToolSet DLLs may be safely deleted (A = AutoCAD, B = BricsCAD, I = IntelliCAD).
(1) AutoCAD 2010 introduced a known issue preventing the .NET WebBrowser control from printing.