Name: Wisey's Steel Shapes — Free AutoLISP Program for Drawing Structural Steel Sections in AutoCAD and BricsCADDownload:Wisey Steel Shapes.zip Version L May 2026 - 61.5 kb file size.Description: Wisey's Steel Shapes is a free, open-source AutoLISP program that draws accurate 2D profiles of structural steel sections directly inside AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD, GstarCAD, … [Read more...] about Wisey’s Steel Shapes: Free Steel Section AutoLISP
Steel Detailing Chart (Printable)
A useful dimension reference for steel detailing for the Australian market. In the printable PDF, you will find the dimensions you need for creating shop drawings of hot rolled steel framing. Examples of hot rolled steel framing are UB, UC, WB, WC, PFC, TFC, TFB, Flat bars, Pipes, Bolts. Dimensions include not only the size of the steel members but also the standard gauges for … [Read more...] about Steel Detailing Chart (Printable)
Axonometric: Drawing in 3D!
Imagine you're trying to draw a cool, blocky robot. How do you make it look like it's really popping out of the page instead of being flat? That's where axonometric drawings come in! Axonometric is a fancy word for a type of drawing that makes 3D objects look 3D on a 2D piece of paper (or screen!). Think of it like a special superpower for artists and designers. Here's … [Read more...] about Axonometric: Drawing in 3D!
AutoLISP: The Language, Its Features and History
This is the reference page on the AutoLISP language itself — what it is, what it can do and how it came about. For the tutorials, the routine library and everything else, see the AutoLISP guide. AutoLISP is a dialect of Lisp programming language built specifically for use with the full version of AutoCAD and its derivatives like Autodesk Map 3D and Autodesk … [Read more...] about AutoLISP: The Language, Its Features and History
How to Create Custom Hatch Patterns in AutoCAD & Revit
Tired of the same old hatch patterns in AutoCAD? Need something specific to represent a unique material or a particular design aesthetic? Creating your own custom hatch patterns is easier than you think! This guide will walk you through the process of crafting bespoke .pat files in AutoCAD and even show you how to bring those custom creations into Revit. Why Bother with … [Read more...] about How to Create Custom Hatch Patterns in AutoCAD & Revit
5 Side Hustles for Architectural Drafters and Revit Users
Top 5 Side Hustles for Architectural Designers and Revit Drafters to Make Money Online As an architectural designer or Revit drafter, you possess a unique set of skills that are highly valuable in the online world. Here are five side hustles you can explore to boost your income: Freelance CAD Drafting Services: Many firms and individual clients outsource drafting tasks. … [Read more...] about 5 Side Hustles for Architectural Drafters and Revit Users