MonkeyTools
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MonkeyFlowA collection of custom Autodesk® AutoCAD® tools designed to streamline your workflow. Includes PowerClean, which is a drawing clean-up tool and pick elements to Rename Block \ Layer tools.
Free
MonkeyTools is a free suite of Autodesk® AutoCAD® tools designed to make your design workflow more efficient. Featuring a variety of custom utilities, this toolset includes:
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PowerClean: Clean and optimize drawings by removing unreferenced links, purging data, and more. The tool allows you to choose the cleanup tasks and apply them to the current drawing or export them to a clean file.
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Rename Block: Quickly rename blocks in your drawings. Simply click on a block, edit the name in the dialogue box, and instantly update it.
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Rename Layer: Easily rename layers in your AutoCAD drawings. With just a click, the current layer name is displayed, and you can edit it to suit your requirements.
MonkeyTools has its own ribbon for quick and easy access to all available tools. Perfect for streamlining repetitive tasks and improving project efficiency.
Compatible with 64bit Windows 10+, AutoCAD 2020+, Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® 2024+.
Some users may experience problems with commands giving errors on the command line, such as 'error: bad argument type: (or stringp symbolp): nil'.
We have found this can occur if you are not signed in to your Autodesk account, so please sign in and run again.
The update 1.0.5 addresses this issue, it can be downloaded directly from the ribbon 'Download Update' button.
Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).
Details
Operating system
Release date
Jun 27, 2025
Last updated
Jun 29, 2025
Version
1.0.5
Language
Compatible with
ACD
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MAP
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
CIV3D
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
ACAD_E
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
BLDSYS
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
PLNT3D
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Certifications
Digitally signed
Capabilities
Interior design
Building design
Blocks
Quantification
Landscaping
Tags
Import and export
Scheduling
Administration
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is there additional support information provided?
For product support or suggestions, please email the MonkeyFlow Troop at troop@monkeyflow.co.uk or via the following link:
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