SoftDraft QuickNotesS Imperial

SoftDraft QuickNotesS Imperial

Win32 and 64, English

SoftDraft, LLC
Place standard AutoCAD notes instantly from organized libraries—no typing, no formatting, just fast, consistent annotations.

General Usage Instructions

QuickNotes streamlines the process of placing standard notes and annotations in AutoCAD drawings. Instead of typing notes manually or copying text from old projects, users select a note category, choose a predefined note, and place it directly into the drawing with one click.

Typical workflow:

  1. Launch QuickNotes Enter the command QNOTES to open the main QuickNotes dialog.

  2. Select a Note Category Categories organize notes by discipline or project type, making it easy to locate the correct note.

  3. Choose a Standard Note Each note is pre‑formatted with consistent wording and style. Users simply select the note they want to place.

  4. Specify Leader Options (Optional) Users can choose the number of leader points and leader type before placing the note.

  5. Place the Note in the Drawing QuickNotes inserts the note using the correct text style, layer, and formatting automatically.

How it fits into the user’s workflow: QuickNotes replaces repetitive MText entry with a fast, consistent note‑placement system. It ensures that all notes follow company standards, reduces typing errors, and speeds up drawing production—especially on projects that require frequent annotation.

Screenshots

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon Command Command Description

LT

LT — Add Leader From Text Creates a leader starting at the selected text location and extending to the point you specify. Useful for connecting existing notes to callouts or drawing elements.

LA

Draws a leader beginning at the arrowhead and extending back toward the selected weld symbol or annotation.

(startapp "notepad" QN_FNAME)

Edit Master Note File This command provides access to the Master Note File, allowing users to add, remove, or edit standard notes using Notepad.

QNOTES

QNOTES — Open QuickNotes Dialog Opens the main QuickNotes dialog where users select a note category, choose a predefined note, and configure leader options. After selecting the note and leader type, the command places the note directly into the drawing with the correct formatting.

Installation/Uninstallation

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

QuickNotes is available as both an annual subscription and a monthly subscription. The annual subscription provides the best long‑term value and includes full access to all features, updates, and compatibility releases throughout the subscription period.

For users who want to evaluate the software before committing to an annual plan, a monthly subscription option is also available. This allows customers to use the full version of QuickNotes at a low monthly cost and upgrade to the annual subscription at any time.

An active subscription ensures continued access to the software, ongoing improvements, and updates for new AutoCAD versions. When a subscription expires, the software will continue to run for a short grace period before prompting the user to renew. Users may renew either monthly or annually depending on their needs.

This subscription model helps maintain consistent performance, ensures compatibility with the latest Autodesk releases, and provides a predictable, cost‑effective licensing option for both individual users and teams.

Known Issues

Not for use with Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® versions.

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Contact

Company Name: SoftDraft, LLC
Support Contact: support@softdraft.com

Author/Company Information

SoftDraft, LLC

Support Information

SoftDraft Software Support Policy

Email: support@softdraft.com 

The purchase price of a new SoftDraft Software product includes:

Free technical support during the course of the Subscription. 

Each computer requires a separate Product license to be purchased for that computer.

The SoftDraft Software Subscription includes upgrades when available.

All updates/upgrades are electronically downloadable. 

Version History

Version Number Version Description

16.0.0

Removed subscription dialog Added multiple line selections for ML Arrow and ML Landing.

15.0.1

Update for the subscription version. Added multiple line selections for ML Arrow and ML Landing.

15.0.0

Update for subscription version
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