Alternatively, drag and drop the install.vlx or install.wx file directly into an open AutoCAD workspace. :
: Visit the official YQArch website to download the latest version (e.g., 6.7.4).
The plugin includes an extensive library of pre-built, editable blocks for furniture, sanitary fixtures, electrical symbols, and landscaping.
| Feature | yqarch | AutoCAD Architecture (ACA) | LandFX | |---------|--------|----------------------------|--------| | Price | Free | Included with AEC collection | $1,000+ yearly | | Doors/Windows | Parametric with auto‑trim | Advanced wall‑hosted | Basic blocks | | Learning curve | Moderate | Steep | Moderate | | Customization | High (open source) | Medium | Low |
Users can instantly generate walls ( WW ), axis grids ( AX ), and columns with parametric precision. It also features specialized commands for inserting doors ( AD ) and windows ( AW ) that automatically heal the wall lines they intersect.
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | 2015–2025 (both 32‑bit and 64‑bit) | | Vertical products | Works with AutoCAD Architecture, MEP, Civil 3D, and LT* (*limited functionality in LT) | | Installation method | Drag-and-drop yqarch.VLX or yqarch.LSP into AutoCAD, or use APPLOAD | | No external dependencies | Pure AutoLISP/Visual LISP – no .NET or ARX requirements |
To get started with YQArch, follow these steps for a standard installation: