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Install and licence infrADAC first, then browse by task area. Use the command reference when you already know the command or DCAD macro name.
Download the installerOpen the current infrADAC Downloads pageManual changelogReview online and offline manual releases
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Check the software badges and Product differences section before following a model-changing workflow. Some DWG tools are available only in ACAD and BCAD.
1Install, licence and maintain
Install and maintainInstalling infrADACInstall and activate infrADAC for a supported CAD host.LicenceUpdating a LicenceRefresh computer, floating and network-client access.UpdatesSoftware UpdatesVerify and apply software and profile updates.InstallationModify infrADAC InstallationTransfer, copy or rebind an installed host target.RemovalUninstalling infrADACRemove infrADAC and verify host-specific cleanup.
2Start and navigate
Start hereInterface and Host NavigationOpen infrADAC, accept the disclaimer and use the correct ribbon or 12d toolbar.Project setupCreate and Initialise a ProjectRun ADACNew and complete the current project, global and asset-prefill setup sequence.Start hereGetting StartedComplete first launch and initialise the first project.
3Commands and reference
4Projects and defaults
Project setupProject Details and Profile SelectionSet the project location, name, profile or Base Schema and understand the effect of changing profiles.Project dataSet Project AttributesEnter and maintain project-level values required by the active profile and export schema.Project defaultsGlobal Attribute PrefillsCreate and edit category-based global defaults that are applied during asset creation.Project defaultsAsset Attribute PrefillsSave reusable Standard and Supplementary asset-specific defaults and optional preset JSON files.Project dataSet Drawing ExtentsCreate, reconcile and validate project SouthWest and NorthEast drawing extents.ConfigurationinfrADAC SettingsConfigure general behaviour, host options, folders, profiles, licence information, updates, logs and support.
5Profiles and asset definitions
ProfilesManage infrADAC ProfilesLoad, create, clone, edit, import, export, move, reset and delete receiver profile packages.ProfilesAsset Library and CustomisationBrowse effective assets and edit profile-backed definitions, geometry and audit requirements.Asset creationCreate Standard AssetsChoose and create schema-defined standard assets from the active profile.Asset creationCreate and Manage Supplementary AssetsCreate non-standard receiver assets and maintain their definitions inside an editable profile.Data qualityGeometry and Asset CompatibilityMatch points, lines, polygons, groups and complex geometry to profile definitions used by Generate, Clone, Audit and Export.
6Create and maintain assets
Asset creationGenerate Assets from Existing GeometryCreate a compatible standard or supplementary asset from existing CAD or 12d geometry, or attribute that geometry in place.Asset maintenanceEdit and Inspect AssetsEdit asset attributes and use the inspection tools available for the active product.Asset creationClone AssetsDuplicate assets with new identities using the placement modes supported by the active product.Asset navigationFind AssetsSearch the active design by class, asset type, ADACId or model location and frame the result.Asset presentationShow, Hide, Refresh and Recreate Attribute BlocksControl visible property blocks without removing asset data and repair missing or stale blocks.Asset dataAttach and Export Supporting FilesAttach files to assets, manage the project cache and include valid files in export deliverables.Data repairClean and Repair a ProjectRepair ADACIds, InfrastructureCode GUIDs, supporting-file cache, calculated prefills and property blocks.Data qualityADACId and Data IntegrityUnderstand unique identity allocation, duplicate prevention, inspection and supporting-file consequences.Asset displayCustomise Asset Appearance in ACAD and BCADConfigure asset colours, opacity, linetypes and DWG blocks in AutoCAD and BricsCAD Pro.
7Land, surface and enhancement tools
Surface workflowsLand and Surface ToolsUse the ACAD/BCAD ADACSurface menu to route bulk land, ground-surface and direction operations.Surface workflowsBulk Create Lots and EasementsCreate cadastral Lot and Easement assets from closed polygons with sequential LotNo assignment.Surface workflowsBulk Create Contours, Spot Heights and BreaklinesCreate many surface assets from compatible source geometry with shared attributes and generated unique IDs.Surface workflowsCreate and Manage Ground SurfacesBuild, activate, query and reset ACAD/BCAD infrADAC ground surfaces from TINs, spot heights, contours and breaklines.Surface workflowsFlow and Surface DirectionView, set, compare and clear fall-direction metadata on supported line and polyline assets.EnhancementsAnnotations and DimensionsCreate ADAC enhancement assets for annotation text and dimensions without treating them as normal cloneable assets.
8Import, audit and export
Data exchangeImport Assets from CSVImport coordinate rows from PENZ/PNEZ/ENZ layouts, map asset types and review per-row results.Data exchangeImport ADAC XMLAudit an ADAC XML file, choose a profile, optionally adopt project attributes and import recognised assets.Quality assuranceAudit a Project and Read the ReportRun profile-based project and asset validation, filter report content and interpret pass/fail results.Quality assuranceShow, Hide and Clear Audit HighlightsControl transient failed-asset highlighting for selected objects or the complete audit result set.Data exchangeExport ADAC DeliverablesPass audit and export the XML, report, model and supporting outputs available for the active product.
9Product-specific operation
AutoCAD operationUsing infrADAC with AutoCADUnderstand ACAD startup, CUIX, selections, drawing storage and AutoCAD-specific command behaviour.BricsCAD operationUsing infrADAC with BricsCAD ProUnderstand BCAD startup, local profiles, CUIX, Teigha entities and BricsCAD-specific maintenance.12d Model operationUsing infrADAC with 12d ModelUnderstand the DCAD desktop application, ADACRun macro, supported 12d operations and recovery from bridge timeouts.SupportHelp, Support Tickets and Diagnostic LogsOpen the bundled offline manual, collect useful diagnostics and submit a support ticket with the latest log.