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Sheet Metal - Single Part Drawing Tool

Ahmed Hegazy Ibrahim

Sheet Metal - Single Part Drawing Tool

Ahmed Hegazy Ibrahim

Automates the creation of sheet metal drawings in Autodesk® Inventor® by scanning folders, filtering sheet metal parts, and generating drawings with flexible selection and output options.

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The Sheet Metal – Single Part Drawing Tool is a powerful productivity solution developed for Inventor users working in sheet metal design and manufacturing environments. The tool is designed to automate and simplify the process of creating drawings for sheet metal parts, helping designers, detailers, and fabrication teams reduce repetitive manual work and improve overall productivity.

The application is available in two versions:

• Standalone EXE application running over Inventor
• Integrated DLL plugin working directly inside Inventor

The tool allows users to select a folder containing Inventor part files. Once the folder is selected, the application automatically scans all files and filters for sheet metal parts only, eliminating the need for manual checking and selection.

After scanning, users can create drawings for all detected sheet metal parts or select specific items from the scanned list. Multi-selection is supported using the Ctrl key on the keyboard, providing flexibility when working with large projects.

The tool includes several practical options that improve workflow efficiency and give users better control over the drawing creation process.

Main Features:

• Automatic scanning of Inventor parts
• Automatic detection and filtering of sheet metal components only
• Batch creation of sheet metal drawings
• Support for creating drawings for all scanned items or selected items only
• Multi-selection support using the Ctrl key
• Option to use a reference drawing template
• Option to keep generated drawings open after creation
• Option to automatically close drawings after creation
• Option to keep developed sheet metal parts open after processing
• Option to automatically close sheet metal parts after processing
• Support for description unit selection in millimeters (mm) or inches (inch)
• Compatible with Inventor 2020 through 2027

The Sheet Metal – Single Part Drawing Tool is ideal for companies and professionals involved in:

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Mechanical design
• Manufacturing detailing
• Industrial equipment production
• HVAC and ductwork design
• Workshop drawing preparation
• Production documentation

By automating repetitive drawing tasks, the tool helps users save significant engineering time, reduce manual errors, and standardize drawing generation procedures across projects.

The integrated reference drawing option also helps companies maintain consistent drawing formats and documentation standards according to their internal workflow requirements.

Whether used as a standalone utility or as an integrated Inventor plugin, the Sheet Metal – Single Part Drawing Tool provides a fast, efficient, and user-friendly workflow for generating sheet metal drawings directly from Inventor models.

Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).

Details

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

  1. The Sheet Metal – Single Part Drawing Tool is a productivity utility for Inventor users, designed to automate the creation of manufacturing drawings from sheet metal parts.

    The tool is available in two forms:
    • Standalone EXE application working alongside Inventor
    • DLL Add-in plugin fully integrated into Inventor

    It scans a selected folder of Inventor part files (*.ipt), automatically filters sheet metal components, and enables fast batch drawing creation.

    Key Features:
    • Automatic detection of sheet metal parts
    • Folder-based batch processing
    • Select all or multi-select using Ctrl key
    • Reference drawing template support
    • Option to keep or close drawings automatically
    • Option to keep or close parts after processing
    • Unit selection for description (mm / inch)

    Workflow:
    The tool is used after the design phase to generate production drawings quickly and consistently, reducing repetitive manual work and improving drafting efficiency.

    Compatibility:
    • Autodesk Inventor 2020–2026

    Deployment:
    The EXE version runs directly with Inventor installed. The DLL version is installed using “SPD_Installer”, which places the add-in into Inventor’s Addins directory. Users may need to enable the add-in from the Inventor Add-ins Manager on first launch.

    Notes:
    • No external database required
    • No internet connection required
    • All processing is local
    • Suitable for fabrication and manufacturing environments

Known Issues

• Software Compatibility: Some older versions of operating systems may not be fully compatible with the software. We recommend using the latest updates for optimal performance.

Contact support at support@secadsolutions.com.

• File Export Issues: Certain complex models may experience issues during export. If you encounter this, please contact support with details, and we will assist you.

We are actively working to resolve these issues and appreciate your understanding.

Contact Information for Product Support

• Activate Your Account: For account activation, please email us at secadsolutions@gmail.com or contact@secadsolutions.com.

• Technical Support: If you experience any issues during the activation process or need assistance with the software, please reach out to our technical support team via support@secadsolutions.com.

• Support Hours: Our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (UTC). For urgent matters, please use the "Urgent" flag in your email subject.

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Thank you for choosing our products!

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