YQArch — the free AutoCAD plugin nobody explains in English

YQArch turns hours of drawing doors, walls and columns into seconds. It is free, it is used across Asia and the Middle East, and almost every guide for it is in Chinese or Vietnamese. This page is the English reference.

Free · 126 commands documented · AutoCAD 2004–2024

Get the plugin

Official file (v6.7.4), hosted here so it downloads fast from anywhere. Free, no registration.

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Windows · RAR ~15 MB · works with AutoCAD 2004 and newer

12 commands that change everything

If you learn only these, you already draw faster than 90% of AutoCAD users. Tap any card to see it in the full dictionary.

WWDraw WallDuvar ciz — kavsaklari kendi kirparKanalda: 'Stop Drawing Walls Twice'ADOpen DoorDuvara kapi ac, genislik sorarKanalda: 'Stop Dragging Dimensions'AWOpen WindowDuvara pencere acAyni mantik, pencere icinWDParam WindowKutuphaneden parametrik pencereCok cesit pencere tipiCWChange WidthKapi/pencere genisligini degistirKanalda: 'Resize Doors & Windows'VWMove Win/DoorKapi/pencereyi kaydirDuvarlar otomatik uyarZZBZArrange ColumnsTum aks kavsaklarina tek seferde kolonKanalda: 'Place 16 Columns at Once'ZZRRect ColumnDikdortgen kolon (duvari temizler)En sik kullanilan kolon komutuZZCRound ColumnYuvarlak kolonDaire kolonlarXWWAxis to WallCizgiyi duvara cevirMevcut cizimden duvar uretWWTWall ThicknessDuvar kalinligini duzeltKapi/pencere de guncellenirEWDelete + RepairSil ve duvari otomatik onarSildigin yer kapanir

The normal workflow

YQArch expects you to work in a specific order. Follow it and everything auto-trims itself:

1AxesAX or ZXW

Draw grid / axis lines first

2WallsWW or XWW

Walls trim themselves at crossings

3ColumnsZZBZ or ZZR

Drop columns at every axis crossing at once

4DoorsAD or WD

Openings cut the wall cleanly

5WindowsAW or WD

Same as doors, window styles

6FinishWWF / ZZF

Hatch walls for section look

All 126 YQArch commands

Grouped the same way YQArch groups them. Tap a group to open it.

System Setup 12
  • SYSSystem SetupThe main YQArch settings menu. Everything else branches from here.
  • YQCommand PandectThe master list of every YQArch command.
  • TBAShow ToolbarsShows the YQArch toolbar.
  • TBAFHide ToolbarsHides the YQArch toolbar.
  • YQLANGSelect LanguageSelects the interface language. Choose English.
  • YQUNITSDefault UnitsSets the default units.
  • YQUSERCurrent UserSwitches between user profiles.
  • YQSYSUser PreferencesSets up layers, text styles and dimension styles.
  • SDDrawing ScaleSets the drawing and symbol scale.
  • TKDrawing FrameInserts a title-block frame from A0 down to A4.
  • YQMENUReload MenuReloads the YQArch menu.
  • YQHELPYQArch HelpOpens the YQArch help file.
Walls & Axes 9
  • WWDraw WallDraws walls that trim themselves automatically at every crossing.
  • AXDraw Axis LineDraws axis lines on their own layer.
  • ZXWDraw Grid AxisBuilds a simple grid of axes in one command.
  • XWWAxis to WallConverts lines, arcs or axes into walls.
  • WWTWall ThicknessChanges wall thickness and updates openings to match.
  • TWWall ScissorSmart wall trimming at crossings and T-junctions.
  • WWOWall OffsetOffsets walls by a clear distance.
  • WWARebuild Wall AxisDerives center axis lines from existing walls.
  • WWFFill WallsHatches walls and columns for a section look.
Columns 9
  • ZZRRectangular ColumnDraws a rectangular column and clears any wall inside it.
  • ZZCO-Shape ColumnDraws a round column.
  • ZZLL-Shape ColumnDraws an L-shaped column.
  • ZZTT-Shape ColumnDraws a T-shaped column.
  • ZZXPlus ColumnDraws a cross-shaped column.
  • ZZBZArrange ColumnsPlaces columns at every axis intersection in the area you select.
  • XXZZConvert to ColumnConverts polylines, circles or solids into columns.
  • ZZFFill ColumnsHatches columns.
  • EWDelete Wall/ColDeletes walls, columns, doors and windows, then repairs the wall.
Doors & Windows 26
  • ADOpen DoorOpens a door in a wall or axis and asks for the width.
  • AD2Draw a DoorDraws a door using two picked points.
  • AWOpen WindowOpens a window in a wall or axis.
  • AW2Draw a WindowDraws a window using two picked points.
  • WDOpen Param WindowOpens a parametric window and lets you pick a style.
  • WD2Draw Param WindowDraws a parametric window from two points.
  • TDReplace Window/DoorSwaps an existing door or window for one from the library.
  • TDWReplace Param WindowReplaces a window with a parametric one.
  • TDDReplace Pocket DoorReplaces a door with a door-and-frame assembly.
  • ADTOpen Pocket DoorOpens a door-and-frame assembly in a wall or axis.
  • ADT2Draw Pocket DoorDraws a door-and-frame from two points.
  • WDZOpen Corner WindowOpens a corner window where two walls meet.
  • TDZReplace Corner WindowChanges the style of an existing corner window.
  • HOAuto Open HoleCuts an automatic opening or passage in a wall.
  • CWChange WidthChanges door or window width and resizes the wall openings too.
  • VWMove Window/DoorSlides a door or window along the wall and updates the opening.
  • FZTurn Window/DoorFlips the swing direction of a door or window.
  • SSBMatch-ReplaceMatches door and window styles without changing sizes.
  • XFRepair Win/Door/ColRepairs doors, windows and columns and keeps Tianzheng compatibility.
  • VXMove and FixMoves objects and repairs doors, windows, columns and level symbols.
  • CXCopy and FixCopies and repairs in one step.
  • RRXMirror and FixMirrors and repairs at the same time.
  • WBHWindow Serial NumberManages door and window numbering.
  • XWDLines to WindowsConverts linework into windows.
  • MKXDoorsill ManagerManages window sills.
  • MDXDoor Opening ManagerManages door openings and reveals.
Building Components 20
  • GJIndex of ComponentsThe index of every component library in YQArch.
  • LTFEscalator Plan/ElevDraws an escalator in plan or elevation.
  • LTJPlan of StaircaseGenerates a staircase in plan.
  • ITAArc StaircaseDraws a curved or spiral staircase.
  • DTJPlan of ElevatorDraws an elevator or lift shaft in plan.
  • ADEDoor ElevationDraws a door elevation.
  • ADSDoor SectionDraws a door section.
  • WDEWindow ElevationDraws a window elevation.
  • WDSWindow SectionDraws a window section.
  • WTSBay Window SectionDraws a bay window section.
  • BYShutter Elev/SectionDraws shutter elevations and sections.
  • MBLCurtain Wall GlassDraws curtain wall glazing.
  • WDDLines to Window ElevConverts linework into a window elevation.
  • MQElev Curtain WallDraws a curtain wall elevation.
  • MQSPartition SectionDraws a partition wall section.
  • LGBanister ElevationDraws a handrail or balustrade elevation.
  • LTPStaircase SectionDraws a staircase section.
  • LXTBSteps SectionDraws a step or tread section.
  • FSCWaterproof SectionDraws a waterproofing section.
  • FNStucco SectionDraws a render or plaster section.
Decoration Components 22
  • ZSIndex of DecorsThe index of decoration components.
  • IJAuto Arrange FurnitureAuto-arranges furniture in a room.
  • YGPlan of ChestDraws a chest or cabinet in plan.
  • WCArrange WC/ShowerPlaces WC, shower and bathroom fittings.
  • CLPPlan of CurtainDraws curtains in plan.
  • SGXPlaster String PlanDraws cornice or plaster moulding in plan.
  • GZPlan of CupboardDraws cupboards in plan.
  • GZEElevation of CupboardDraws a cupboard elevation.
  • STBStone Tile SectionDraws a stone or tile section.
  • MFWooden Frame SectionDraws a timber frame section.
  • CBZBoards ArrayDraws a board or brick coursing array.
  • MGBBlockboard SectionDraws a blockboard section.
  • JBPlywood SectionDraws a plywood section.
  • MDBWood Flooring SectionDraws a wood flooring section.
  • BLGlass SectionDraws a glazing section.
  • SGBGypsum Board SectionDraws a plasterboard section.
  • THDCLight Trough SectionDraws a light trough or cove section.
  • XGFormed Steel SectionDraws a formed steel section.
  • BWMCotton InsulationDraws insulation.
  • HFWelding LineDraws a welding line.
  • RGDraw HoseDraws a hose or flexible run.
  • GXDraw PipeDraws a pipe run.
Tools & Quantities 28
  • TTTText ContentText content tools.
  • TTTTText ModifyText modification tools.
  • DDDDimension DrawDimensioning tools, the YQArch version.
  • DDDDDimension ModifyDimension editing tools.
  • CCCCheck and CorrectDrawing check and correction tools.
  • BBBBlock ToolsBlock tools.
  • HHHHatching ToolHatch tools.
  • LLLLayer ToolLayer tools.
  • VVVViewpoint ToolViewpoint tools.
  • SSSMatching BrushA match brush that copies properties.
  • QQQOther ToolsOther tools.
  • EEEExtra ToolExtra tools.
  • EEEEModify PlusAdvanced modification tools.
  • XXXCurve ToolsCurve tools.
  • MCBWin/Door ListGenerates a door and window schedule with quantities.
  • BBLBlock ListProduces a block list with counts.
  • SXLBlock Attr ListExtracts a list of block attributes.
  • ZBCollect CoordinatesCollects coordinates from picked points.
  • TTQCollect Any StringsCollects strings of text.
  • ZCAccumulate PerimeterSums up perimeters.
  • ZLCalculate WeightCalculates material weight.
  • WMJArea/PerimeterCalculates area, perimeter and wall area.
  • ABHAuto NumberingAutomatic numbering.
  • T2EText to Cell EditorOpens a cell editor built from text.
  • ZBGText to TableConverts text into a table.
  • VVNumber Row ManagerNumbers rows or points.
  • DJPlan Lighting LayoutLays out lighting.
  • LMIndoor Elevation FrameBuilds an interior elevation frame.

First-time setup (do this once)

  1. Run YQLANG and pick English — this fixes the "language error" most people hit
  2. Run YQUNITS and set mm
  3. Run SD and set your drawing scale (1:50, 1:100…)
  4. Run TK to drop an A0–A4 title block frame
  5. Press TBA to show the YQArch toolbars if you prefer buttons over typed commands

Still stuck? The full step-by-step is on the install page.

Common YQArch questions

Is YQArch really free?

Yes. Free, no registration, no trial. It is a Visual LISP plugin for AutoCAD.

Which AutoCAD versions work?

AutoCAD 2004 through 2024, 32 and 64 bit. Also works with GstarCAD (8, 2020–2021).

Why do I get a language error?

Run YQLANG, choose English, then YQUNITS and pick mm. Restart AutoCAD if it persists.

Commands don't appear after install

Check the file was extracted to the right folder and loaded via APPLOAD, then run YQMENU to reload the menu.

Does it conflict with vanilla AutoCAD?

No. YQArch only adds a menu entry at the end — your existing shortcuts and habits keep working.