Key Features

Hurricane automates repetitive AutoCAD tasks so you can batch edit, plot, and manage drawings in minutes instead of hours. Watch Hurricane batch plot and wizard video tutorials or explore the Hurricane batch plot FAQ for details. Below is an overview of the tools and capabilities that make it the go-to productivity solution for CAD professionals.

Installation & Support

Full install/uninstall
All updates are FREE
Free technical support via E-mail, Forum, and FAQ (continuously updated)
Network or local installation with no special setup; use the same Hurricane.zip for both

User Interface & Efficiency

Intuitive interface for compiling batch scripts; explore to save time
Runs all drawings in one AutoCAD session—no open-run-close cycles
Data saved in plain text (ASCII) format, editable with any software, preventing system congestion
Drag and drop files and folders from Windows Explorer
"UserSets" for switching between project-specific working screens instantly

Scripting & Automation Tools

Command Capture Tool records AutoCAD commands to create scripts from your command buffer
TAGS for including Dynamic Data without daily script edits
Project TAGS for managing data across multiple projects
META Commands control the Hurricane interface from within scripts
Script Editor floating window for easy editing over AutoCAD
Script Syntax Checker to catch common errors before running

Wizards for Quick Script Creation

Title-Block Update Wizard for updating attributes
Search and Replace Text Wizard for text in drawings
Search and Replace MTEXT Wizard for MTEXT in drawings
PageSetup Wizard for inserting PageSetups
Report Limits to File Wizard for generating drawing limits reports
Search for TEXT and Log Wizard to flag specific text
Purge Wizard for batch purge scripts

File Management & Productivity

Drawing file Preview with floating window for quick file selection
Search for AutoCAD DWG's by AutoCAD Version to isolate files for conversion
Report Drawing Version to file for version tracking
Quick Launcher to open DWG files or other registered filetypes
Select files and sub-directories across networks or local drives with one click
Process files and SAVEAS to different AutoCAD versions or directories
Night Run for scheduling batches
Automatic file verification to ensure files are editable before processing

Power User & Customization

Load and run Lisp routines in batch scripts for custom commands
Set AutoCAD Startup Switches for templates, profiles, and config files
Disable QSAVE during batch plotting for faster test runs
Save/Recall File-Lists, appendable and editable
Drag and drop file-lists from other applications
Remove duplicate entries in file queue
Copy filenames to clipboard in various formats for transmittal documents
Favorites Folders List for quick access to working directories

Settings & Reliability

Save all settings (directory, screen position, etc.) on exit
Live filter for dynamic file list updates
Copy filenames from Queue for transmittal documents
File processing counter and Hurricane Watch for tracking
Uses your AutoCAD installation without interference
Easy upgrades by overwriting the existing EXE file with a new one

AutoCAD Batch Script Generator