Features and Advantages of PSPC CAD TOOLKIT

Tweet

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT has been designed for the Autodesk AutoCAD software. This PSPC CAD TOOLKIT helps to empower the users along with a comprehensive suite of design features which help to automate the manual tasks. The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT also helps to minimize the chances of errors in the design process as well as helps to improve the overall design efficiency. This PSPC CAD TOOLKIT includes several tools, including the Standards layer creation tool, Standards cleanup tools, Batch standard reporting tools, and Batch block and attribute populate tool.

Top features of PSPC CAD TOOLKIT

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT has a user-friendly interface which significantly improves design productivity with the help of its numerous design features. These design features are as follows:

The creation of the automated standards layers

This PSPC CAD TOOLKIT is an innovative tool which helps to create standard layers automatically on the basis of the relevant PSPC guidelines. This helps to ensure consistent layer structure across the design project. This helps to save valuable time for the design project as well as cuts the risks of errors related to the manual configuration.

Standards cleanup

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT helps to maintain consistency as well as helps to adhere to the aspects of the PSPC standards. The powerful cleanup tool of the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT can scan the drawings as well as identify and correct any deviations from the established standards. This helps to ensure that the drawings can adhere to the highest quality benchmarks, thus helping to prevent potential issues down the line.

Streamlining reporting

The Batch Standards Reporting Tools of the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT help to generate details reports which help to highlight the remaining inconsistencies or those areas which require further attention. This feedback also helps to allow the users to access their progress, identify those areas which require improvement, and deliver projects which meet the higher standards.

Management of the block and attribute

The repetitive tasks of the PSPC CAD Toolkit, including inserting and populating blocks and attributes, are time-consuming. In this regard, the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT has introduced a powerful automation solution, in which the Batch Block and Attribute Populate tool helps to streamline the design process, inserts and populates the block and attributes automatically along with the appropriate data and frees up the time of the users. Thus, the users can focus more on conducting critical design tasks with the help of the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT.

Advantages of using the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT

Several advantages of using the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT are as follows:

Improved design efficiency

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT influences the automation of repetitive tasks. This helps to reduce the time spent on the compliance check and manual configuration, thus allowing the users to focus more on the design and productive activities.

Improved design accuracy

The automated tools of the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT also help to eliminate the risks of human errors that are related to the manual processes. Therefore, the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT helps to ensure the achievement of accurate and compliant drawings.

Minimizing costs

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT helps to enhance the design accuracy and efficiency, which leads to reducing the overall design project costs through saving valuable time and resources of that design project.

Increased quality

The PSPC CAD TOOLKIT has consistent adherence to the PSPC standards, which helps to ensure high-quality deliverables. This leads to improved design project outcomes as well as enhances the satisfaction of the stakeholders.

How to start the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT

To start the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT, the following steps need to be followed:

➢ At first, the users have to visit the PSPC CADD Resources webpage and navigate to the "Resources" section. After that, the users have to select the appropriate version of the toolkit and has to download the installer file.
➢ After downloading the file, users have to locate the installer file. To initiate the installation procedure, users have to double-click on it. The on-screen instructions should be followed to complete the installation process.
➢ In the next step, the user has to open the AutoCAD software and navigate to the "Add-Ins" tab. After that, users have to locate the "PSPC CADD Toolkit" panel. This panel helps to display all the available tools if the PSPC CAD TOOLKIT has been installed successfully.

Discussion on the CADD Resources

The CADD Support Unit in Montoursville helps to provide PennDOT's CADD Resource Files site. In the case of loading this workspace into the system, users have the same working environment which PennDOT's CADD operators use. In the case of users who prefer to use only the parts of the workspace, they can look for the recent version under the Workspaces PennDOT CONNECT Edition Workspaces - OpenRoads Designer.

In this context, the individual components of the workspace, including cells, fonts, symbology, and seed files, have been found under Organization-Civil\PennDOT Design\Standards. All the CADD resource files have been accessed on the CADD Files and Support page.

To get online demonstration, watch the following video tutorial.

Video Source: Hagerman & Company