CADflow Free
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Once CADflow Free is installed the ribbon will automatically load into the Autodesk® AutoCAD® interface. Should you prefer to see to pull down menu version set MENUBAR to 1.
Installation & Activation: Hit the Download button, close all running versions of AutoCAD, and double-click the MSI file to install.
Open AutoCAD, select a tool on the CADflow ribbon to open the MonkeyFlow License dialogue. and click Get Activation Email.
On the web page that opens, click Download and Get Activation for AutoCAD and add your details when prompted. An automated email will be sent containing a download link and activation code. Enter the activation code into MonkeyFlow License to register and run the product.
CADflow Free provides a series of tools to do the following:
- Manage and create architectural layers.
- Automatically insert text and dimensions to the correct sizes/styles/layers.
- Manage lines.
- Insert title sheets.
- Access content warehouse files.
Hover the mouse over each ribbon button to access the description.
CADflow Free consists of the following ribbon panels:
- Layers & Properties – Instantly access and control layers.
- Layers – All – Tools to Freeze/Off, Thaw/On, Lock and Unlock in one click.
- Text Insertion – Choose the size of text at the plotted scale, 2mm, 3.5mm, or 5mm, then use the drop-down to select the required scale. The style, text size, and layer are set automatically, and the desired text can then be added to the MTEXT window.
- Dimensions & Leaders – Use the Load Dimension and Leader Style tools to load the relevant style into the drawing and set the correct layer. Once loaded the dimension and leader tools can be used.
- Lines – Use the LTSCALE drop-down to set the dashed lines of the current drawing to suit the output scale of the drawing. LOAD LINES instantly inserts the various dashed line types into the drawing.
- CADflow Layers – Click the various drop-down buttons and select the required architectural layer to insert into the drawing. The layer, line type, and description will be added. Should the layer already exist, the selected layer will be made current. Use the Layer Standards and Pen Weights buttons to access help information.
- Sheets – Instantly insert an A1 landscape or portrait sheet onto a new layout tab in the current drawing. (Sheets need to be set up to suit client requirements prior to use, full instructions are provided).
- Warehouses – Use the Information Hub button to access a library of industry-standard documentation, simply hold the CTRL key and click on each hyperlink icon to open. The General Warehouse contains a large library of parametric annotation and building element content, simply copy/paste it into the desired drawing.
- CADflow Free – Provides access to the MonkeyFlow contact page, CADflow Free Help pages, and the website.
Screenshots
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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All Freeze / Off |
Freeze / Off all layers, except current layer |
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All Lock |
Locks all layers in drawing |
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All Thaw/ On |
Thaw / On all layers |
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All Unlock |
Unlocks all layers in drawing |
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2.0mm text - for various scales |
Adds 2.0.mm high text to drawing for selected scale |
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3.5mm text - for various scales |
Adds 3.5mm high text to drawing for selected scale |
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5.0mm text - for various scales |
Adds 5.0mm high text to drawing for selected scale |
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Load dimension styles |
Load dimension style into drawing for designated scale |
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Dimension - Linear |
Uses default AutoCAD dimensions commands to save the user traversing ribbon tabs after loading dimension style |
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Load leader style - for various |
Load leader style into drawing for designated scale |
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Multileader |
Uses default AutoCAD Multileader command to save the user traversing ribbon tabs after loading leader style |
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LTScale - for various scales |
Set LTScale in drawing for designated scale |
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Load Lines |
Inserts the all 3 types of selected line types |
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Annotation (ANO) Layers |
Inserts all Annotation related layers |
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Casework (CAS) Layers |
Inserts all Casework related layers |
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Ceilings (CLG) Layers |
Inserts all Ceilings related layers |
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Curtain Panels (CTP) Layers |
Inserts all Curtain Panels related layers |
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Doors (DOR) Layers |
Inserts all Doors related layers |
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Entourage (ENT) Layers |
Inserts all Entourage related layers |
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Floors (FLR) Layers |
Inserts all Floors related layers |
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Graphics (GRA) Layers |
Inserts all Graphics related layers |
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Parking (PRK) Layers |
Inserts all Parking related layers |
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Plumbing (PLM) Layers |
Inserts all Plumbing related layers |
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Roofs (ROF) Layers |
Inserts all Roofs related layers |
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Services (SER) Layers |
Inserts all Services related layers |
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Site (SIT) Layers |
Inserts all Site related layers |
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Structural (STC) Layers |
Inserts all Structural related layers |
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Stairs (STR) Layers |
Inserts all Stairs related layers |
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Windows (WIN) Layers |
Inserts all Windows related layers |
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Walls (WAL) Layers |
Inserts all Walls related layers |
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Layer Standards |
Click to go open MonkeyFlow Layer Standards help page |
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Pen Weights |
Click to go open MonkeyFlow Pen Weights help page |
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Sheet A1 Landscape |
Inserts A1 Landscape sheet to a new Layout tab of the current drawing |
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Sheet A1 Portrait |
Inserts A1 Portrait sheet to a new Layout tab of the current drawing |
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Upgrade to CADflow |
Click to go to CADflow page to upgrade |
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MonkeyFlow Contact |
Click to message the Troop at MonkeyFlow |
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MonkeyFlow Help |
Click to go to CADflow Free Help |
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MonkeyFlow Website |
Click to go to www.MonkeyFlow.co.uk |
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Clear Local Cache |
Clear cache for stored locally warehouse files |
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Reset License |
Delete the current CADflow Free license and reapply |
Installation/Uninstallation
Run the provided Free installer file to install.
CADflow Free is installed into the local folder C:\Program Files\MonkeyFlow\CADflow_Free.
Full installation instructions can be accessed on the following link:
To uninstal, open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, locate CADflow Free in the list, right click on it and select Uninstall.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
For product support or suggestions please email the MonkeyFlow troop at troop@monkeyflow.co.uk or via the following link:
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
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1.0.2 |
Updated to AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT 2025 compatibility. Title block insertion glitch fixed. Activation process removed. |
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0.0.6 |
Pre-release version - updated Sheets tools. |
