How to Install & Use Mech-Q

1. EXIT AutoCAD (or IntelliCAD)
   

2. Use Windows Explorer - locate the downloaded file then double click on it to start the program Setup.

   • If you can't find the file, click the Windows Start menu and select Search (or "Find") then search for the file name: "MQ*.exe".

   • When the Mech-Q Setup file is located, double click on it to begin the installation process
     

3. Follow the instructions in the splash screens.

Using Mech-Q

To use Mech-Q successfully you need to follow a few simple steps. These steps vary according to the version of Mech-Q you are using.  Please follow the instructions below - corresponding the AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT or IntelliCAD version that you have.

MECH-Q for  AutoCAD 14-2011

After you have installed Mech-Q on your hard drive:

Start AutoCAD in the normal fashion. If the Mech-Q was installed correctly, you will note that the Mech-Q menu (Pop-up and Toolbars) is now added to your existing menu. Use the Mech-Q menu (toolbars or drop-down menu) to access the Mech-Q functions

Using MECH-Q for AutoCAD LT2006-LT2011
(With CADSTA Lisp Enabler)

After you have installed Mech-Q on your hard drive:

IMPORTANT
To use Mech-Q or other Lisp based utilities - you must start AutoCAD LT2006-LT2011 - by using the Mech-Q desktop icon.. This icon will be created on your desktop during the Mech-Q setup.

CADSTA Lisp Enabler Serial Number/Auth. Code

When you start Mech-Q/AutoCAD LT for the first time - The CADSTA license dialogue. Select the "Authorize" option to enter the Serial Number and Authorization code supplied by ASVIC either by email or with the software CD.

You may use the "Skip" option to test the software (demo mode) for a maximum period of 30 days.

If you have not yet purchased Mech-Q and wish to purchase - use the "Purchase" option.

After you use the "Authorize" or "Skip" option - AutoCAD LT will load and will include both the CADSTA and Mech-Q menu (Pop-up and Toolbars). Use the Mech-Q menu (toolbars or drop-down menu) to access the Mech-Q functions.

If Mech-Q is not working or the Mech-Q Menu is not automatically loaded - Please follow the "Manually Loading Mech-Q" instructions

Using MECH-Q for IntelliCAD (and CADian/Bricscad/ZWCAD)

Important Note:
The install folder for Mech-Q IntelliCAD (or CADian/Bricscad/ZWCAD) must be the same as the IntelliCAD main install folder (Same location as ICAD.EXE, Bricscad.exe or ZWCAD.exe)

After you have installed Mech-Q on your hard drive:

Start IntelliCAD in the normal fashion. If the Mech-Q was installed correctly, you will note that the Mech-Q menu (Pop-up and Toolbars) is now added to your existing menu. Use the Mech-Q menu (toolbars or drop-down menu) to access the Mech-Q functions

Manually Loading Mech-Q

Start AutoCAD (or  the Mech-Q Start-up icon for AutoCAD LT versions)

A) Adding Mech-Q to the AutoCAD search Path

         Check that the installer has added Mech-Q to the AutoCAD search path:

1. From the >> "Tools" menu select "Options"
    [ AutoCAD "A" menu  AutoCAD 2009+]
2. Select the "Files" tab
3. Select "Support Files Search Path" 

Check to see that the Mech-Q install location is found in the AutoCAD search path.
If NOT...

3A) Use the "Add" button to add Mech-Q install location to the AutoCAD search path 

default location: 
AutoCAD: C:\Program Files\Mech-Q\A20??
AutoCAD LT: C:\Program Files\ASVIC\Mech-Q\20??
IntelliCAD:  [Intellicad install location]\Mech-Q
                 (for example: C:\Program Files\CADian 2008\Mech-Q)

4. Use the "Apply" button & then "Close"

B) Load the MECH-Q menu

1. From the AutoCAD  menu (or "A" menu) "Tools" menu select "Customize" then "Customize Interface"

2. Make sure that you are in the "Customize" page and from the "All Customization Files" list select "Open"

3. Locate the Mech-Q customized user interface file: Mech-Q.CUI (found in the Mech-Q Install folder)

Default Install location: 
   AutoCAD 20XY:             C:\Program Files\Mech-Q\A20XY
   AutoCAD LT 200XY      C:\Program Files\ASVIC\Mech-Q\20XY\Menu   


4. Use the "Open" tab to load the Mech-Q menu.

This should load the Mech-Q menu.

Authorizing Mech-Q

(Not applicable to Network/Site licenses)

When you first run Mech-Q, the software will generate an Application Serial Number. The Serial Number must then be sent to ASVIC Engineering & Software - ASVIC will then process and forward to you the Authorization Key.

You can get the Application Serial Number by using either:

• Mech-Q Start-up dialogue or
• About Mech-Q from the Mech-Q menu or
• Authorize Mech-Q  from the Mech-Q "Maintenance" menu

To apply for an Authorization Key please click here:

Using the Authorization Key Code:

1. From the MECH-Q pull down menu - Select MECH-Q Register
2. Enter the Authorization Key code EXACTLY as received (Case sensitive).
3. Select the OK tab.

If the Code entered is correct - MECH-Q registration will be accepted.

Mech-Q - Network Version

Contact ASVIC for Mech-Q Network Version install instructions