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Tool++

CAD++

Tool++

CAD++

Tools++ is an integrated productivity suite that adds helper commands directly to the Autodesk® Inventor® user interface.

Free

Tool++ is a powerful add-in forAutodesk® Inventor®designed to:

  • Reduce repetitive work
  • Protect your design data
  • Automate documentation

It integrates directly into Inventor with a modern, native-style interface, so it feels like part of the software - with additional productivity tools.

Key Features:

Hole++ (Precision Hole Engineering)

A smarter way to create and manage threaded holes.

What it does:

  • Create Helicoil and PEM nut holes instantly
  • Uses preconfigured and customizable thread tables
  • Select multiple points or sketches to create holes in a single operation

Smart Automation

Automatically calculates tap depth and drill depth based on engagement (1D, 1.5D, 2D, etc.) and tap type (Plug / Bottoming).

 

Easy Editing

  • Right-click any Hole++ feature.
  • Modify settings using the built-in editor.

AutoSave (Intelligent Protection)

Designed to keep your work safe without interrupting your workflow.

  • Saves automatically in the background.
  • No pop-ups or interruptions.

Smart Control

  • Exclude folders such as Content Center and standard libraries.
  • Handles read-only files safely, helping prevent save errors and creating recovery copies when needed.

Advanced Drawing Export

  • Simplifies documentation and file management.
  • Export all project drawings in a single operation.
  • Export to PDF, DXF, and other supported formats.

Smart Naming

  • Use naming templates such as _Rev.
  • Helps maintain consistent company naming standards.

Modern User Experience

  • Clean, professional interface
  • Dark-mode ready
  • Custom-designed controls
  • Designed to feel native to Inventor

Why Choose Tool++?

Tool++ is more than an automation utility. It acts as a design assistant that:

  • Handles complex calculations, such as tap depths.
  • Automates documentation workflows.
  • Helps protect your work from data loss.

You focus on design and engineering; Tool++ takes care of repetitive and technical details.

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