ToolPac Setup Instructions

Automated Hookup Procedure

When this add-on application is installed (assuming your CAD engine is/was not running at the time), it will add hookup information to the supported CAD platform version. All you have to do is install the application and re-start your CAD application and the menu/ribbon should appear and commands should work.

Manual Hookup Procedure

In the event the installation was not successful or you are otherwise seeing messages such as Unknown Command, the procedure below can be followed to manually set up the application. For your Platform listed below:

Launch your CAD Platform application.
Issue the NETLOAD command.
Browse to the installed folder (cited below).
Note: 32-bit versions would be found under C:\Program Files (x86)\DotSoft\

Choose the appropriate DLL for your CAD version from the tables below:

ToolPac DLL File Summary
Platform	Version	Module	Folder	Menu
AutoCAD	2027	ToolPacAC27.dll	C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\DotSoft ToolPac for AutoCAD.bundle\Contents	ToolPac.cuix
	2025-2026	ToolPacAC25.dll
	2021-2024	ToolPacAC18.dll
BricsCAD	V27 Pro+	ToolPacBC27.dll	C:\Program Files\DotSoft\ToolPac for BricsCAD	ToolPac.cui ToolPac.resz
	V26 Pro+	ToolPacBC26.dll
	V25 Pro+	ToolPacBC25.dll
	V24 Pro+	ToolPacBC24.dll
IntelliCAD	15.0	ToolPacIC150.dll	C:\Program Files\DotSoft\ToolPac for IntelliCAD	ToolPac.cuix
	14.1	ToolPacIC141.dll
	14.0	ToolPacIC140.dll
	13.1	ToolPacIC131.dll
	13.0	ToolPacIC130.dll
	12.1	ToolPacIC121.dll
	12.0	ToolPacIC120.dll
	11.1	ToolPacIC111.dll
	11.0	ToolPacIC110.dll
	10.1	ToolPacIC101.dll

Note: If your version of CAD is not listed above, check with the Help file that installs with the product for the name/location of the required DLL.

If the application menu/ribbon was not added to the CAD user interface:
1. Issue the CUILOAD command.
  Note: If there is an instance of the application already listed within the CUI interface, it might be a previous version and you can remove it.
2. Browse to the cited Folder location.
3. Load the cited Menu file(s).
Issue the ABOUTTOOLPAC (AboutToolPac) command to confirm the application is functioning normally. A restart of the CAD application should continue to load the specified DLL file.

Note: If the application fails to respond, some other influence is likely at work. Carlson Knowledgebase article 1428 should be followed with the results being sent to us through the information found at the Contact DotSoft Technical Support page:

https://web.carlsonsw.com/knowledgebase/kbase05.php?action=display_topic&topic_id=1428

IntelliCAD Notes:

An IntelliCAD build might have the Microsoft .NET Framework support turned off. In the event the NETLOAD command fails, issue the DOTNETENABLED command and enter ON. You will then need to close the CAD engine and restart it.
There are changes currently being implemented to the interface of IntelliCAD. At this time the icons may not appear in the ribbon or menu areas. To drive the application you may need to issue the MENUBAR command and enter a 1 to turn it on. This will be corrected with future versions.

Other Notes:

AutoCAD 2014+ Trusted Locations: The new version of AutoCAD adds security which requires an additional procedure during manual setup.
1. Launch AutoCAD 2014+.
2. Issue the OPTIONS command.
3. If you have multiple profiles, set your desired profile current.
  1. Click the [Profiles] tab.
  2. Select the profile from the list.
  3. Click the Set Current button.
4. Click the [Files] tab.
5. Click the + to the left of Trusted Locations.
6. Click the Add button.
7. Click the Browse button.
8. Navigate to the application folder and click OK.
9. If you receive an alert (about Read-Only), click Continue.
10. Click OK to close the Options dialog.

Check for Updates:

ToolPac has a Check For Updates tool that can be found via the About (AboutToolPac). It can check the Internet for updates and patches to bring your system up to date. You should use this periodically to make sure your installation is up to date with the latest revisions.