1. Home
  2. AutoCAD discussions
  3. symbol libraries?

symbol libraries?

Has anyone out there got a good collection of symbol libraries, or links to downloadable symbol libraries that they would like to share? i work with steel, so symbols i am looking for are mainly welding symbols, or basic drawings of materials like beams, columns, rail road rail, flanges etc etc. Whenever i have to do a job and need to draw in the materials i try to keep hold of them in my own library, but i have to admit i probably dont get them drawn as well as they could be, especially if the whole job needs to be done in a hurry. any other useful symbols for construction or buildings would be welcome also!

Thanks, Shaun

Reply to
Shaun Van Poecke
Loading thread data ...

For basic steel shapes I use Al Rogers Steel Mill, Tip 1779 from

formatting link
get the code section.

For weld symbols I use Tip1735a: WELD.LSP Automated weld symbols from Chris Crain, same source.

Reply to
Chip Harper

Relative to drawing beams/cols./etc. I moved to a 3D pgm called Sketchup. (free d/l from Google) I purchased a $10.00 package add in named ? cadalog beam tool, I believe. These two packages will generate Structural steel components in record time. The 10$ add in gives you a pull down menu with a visual as well. You can then export them to Acad as dwg./dwf. files. R12,13,14, 2000,2004 There's several versions/formats to export to. I can send an example if you want.

Dan

Reply to
Dan Deckert

Correction; the $10.00 d/l is named beamtool.zip

Reply to
Dan Deckert

PolyTech Forum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.