SuperTOOLS utilities for AutoCAD LT


		SuperTools 2008

SuperTools - Version 2.0 - for AutoCAD LT(r) 2005

SuperTools is a library of additional commands designed to extend the power of AutoCADŽ and enhance productivity across all drafting disciplines. The program integrates seamlessly into your AutoCADŽ suite including the new 2008 version - with easy access to commands through pull down menus and tool bars.

SuperTools is coupled with the already popular product !SlingShot Max and together introduce more than 50 commands into AutoCADŽ Suite.

SuperTools Includes:
	Includes !SlingShot Max	Explode Selected Text
	Align Object	Toggle Bubble On/Off
	Bubble Configuration	Super Revision Cloud
	Multiple Polyline Edit	Join Lines, Polylines and Arcs
	Remove Duplicate and Overlapping Objects	Nested Copy
	Nested Extend	Nested Trim
	Selective Regen<UP>	Change Space
	Align Space	Adjust Attribute Definitions & Order
	Re-sort Attributes to Original Order	Curved Text to Pline, Splines, Circles and Arcs
	Text Fit	Text Justify <TJ>
	Change Text <CT>	Change Text Size <CS>
	Text Insert	Text Style <TS>
	Edit Text <TE>	Config. Text Height
	Text Mask Frame	Text to Mtext
	Mask Objects Under Selected Text	Remove Mask Objects from Selected Text

SuperTools Commands:

Align Object:	Use this command to align one object with another, either in 2D or 3D, by nominating source and destination points.
Toggle Bubble On/Off:	This command provides a text bubble listing the properties of any entity over which the cursor is resting, including blocks, xrefs and nested entities.
Bubble Configuration:	Bubble Configuration.
Super Revision Cloud:	Creates a revision cloud as a polyline box, keyhole or polyline outline from sequential arcs. A leader and text can be selected in the dialog box for automatic inclusion.
Multiple Polyline Edit:	Similar to the functions of the AutoCAD PEDIT, this command will permit selection and editing of multiple polylines.
Join Lines, Polylines and Arcs:	Use this command to join overlapping, end-to-end, intersecting and crossing lines, polylines and arcs..
Remove Duplicate and Overlapping Objects:	This command can be used to reduce the number of entities and overall drawing size by deleting any duplicated/overlapped entities. The command will also join any line and arc segments that are end to end or partially overlapped.
*Nested Copy:**	Allows objects within a block or xref to be copied into a drawing
*Nested Extend:**	Allows blocks to be used as extend boundaries.
*Nested Trim:**	Allows blocks to be used as trim boundaries.
*Selective Regen<UP>:**	Allows regenning of selected objects only.
Change Space:	Allows objects to be moved from Model Space to Paper Space or vice versa.
Align Space:	Aligns points in an MView to points in Paper Space.
* Denotes command available in SuperTools - Version 2.0 Only. Not Available in SuperTools Vol 1.

SuperTools Blocks Commands:

Adjust Attribute Definitions & Order:	Use this command manage all elements of block attributes through an interactive dialog box.
Re-sort Attributes to Original Order:	Use this command to realign displaced block attributes to their original positions.

SuperTools Text Commands:

Curved Text to Pline, Splines, Circles and Arcs:	Create text that follows the profile of an arc, spline, polyline or line.
Text Fit:	Stretch or shrink selected text by nominating a new start or endpoint.
Text Justify <TJ>:	This command combines the use of a dialog box and numerous filter options to alter the justification point of both text and attributes.
Change Text <CT>:	Change Text.
Change Text Size <CS>:	Change Text Size.
Text Insert:	Insert Text.
Text Style <TS>:	Text Style.
Edit Text <TE>:	Edit Text.
Config. Text Height:	Configure Text Height.
Explode Selected Text:	Use this command to explode single line or multi line text into individual characters.
Text to Mtext:	Text to Mtext.
Mask Objects Under Selected Text:	Masks the objects that lie directly beneath selected text, making the text appear more visible.
Remove Mask Objects from Selected Text:	Remove Mask Objects from Selected Text.
Text Mask Frame:	Text Mask Frame.

BONUS !SlingShot Max Commands

Image Commands:

Image Adjust:	Adjust the brightness, contrast and fade settings of an attached image.
Image Attach:	Attach a variety of image files.
Image Clip:	Crop an inserted image and display a specified region.
Image Frame:	The ability to hide or display an image boundary.
Image Quality:	Control the display quality of an image to reduce time required to display.
Transparency:	Set the selected image as transparent.

Layer Commands:

Isolate Layer:	Isolate the layer of the selected object.
Layer Freeze:	Freeze the selected object's layer.
Toggle On/Off:	Turn off all layers, apart from the current layer. Or turn all layers on.
Layer Control All:	Turn on, thaw and unlock all layers and regenerate the drawing.
Layer Off:	Turn off the selected object's layer.
Layer Lock:	Lock the selected object's layer.
Layer Unlock:	Unlock the selected object's layer.
Layer New:	Change the selected object's layer to a new layer.
Change to Current Layer:	Place the selected object on the current layer.
Set to Current Layer:	Set the selected object's layer as the current layer.
Vport Freeze	Freeze the selected object's layer in the current viewport.

Orbit Commands:

3D Orbit:	3D orbital motion of the objects by cursor movement.
3D Corbit:	Sets the objects into continuous orbital motion.
3D Zoom:	Realtime zoom in 3D.
3D Pan:	Realtime pan in 3D.
3D Swivel:	Swivel the view in 3D.
3D Distance:	Adjust the distance in the 3D view.
3D Clip:	Set and adjust the clipping planes in the 3D view.

(3D Orbit commands are ommitted from the AutoCAD LT(r) 2000 version of !Slingshot Max.)

Shade Commands:

2D Wireframe:	View as 2D wire frame.
3D Wireframe:	View as 3D wire frame.
Hidden:	View with obscured faces hidden.
Flat Shaded:	Apply flat shading to objects.
Gouraud Shaded:	Apply Gouraud shading to objects.
Flat Shaded, Edges On:	Apply flat shading with distinct edges.
Gouraud Shaded, Edges On:	Apply Gouraud shading with distinct edges.

Clip Commands:

Viewport Clip:	Clip an existing viewport to a new boundary.
Xref Clip:	Crop external referenced files and blocks to display a specified region.

True Colour and Gradient Fills:
True colour is enabled, with gradient fills for solid hatch colour mapping.

Object Tracking:
Parallel and Extension object snap modes are enabled as well as Object tracking. (not available for AutoCAD LTŽ 2005)