🚀 infraWizard for AutoCAD — The Ultimate Infrastructure Design Add-in

infraWizard is an advanced AutoCAD add-in developed by CADValley to simplify and accelerate civil infrastructure design. It seamlessly integrates engineering intelligence into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Map 3D, enabling engineers and designers to efficiently create water networks, sewer systems, stormwater drainage, irrigation systems, and utility networks.

Civil engineers traditionally rely on manual CAD drafting, spreadsheets, GIS tools, and separate hydraulic modeling software, which is time-consuming and prone to errors. infraWizard transforms this workflow by providing:

• Automated network creation from CAD entities or imported GIS and hydraulic data.
• Smart engineering calculations including pipe sizing, slope determination, and invert level computations.
• Dynamic editing and automatic annotation, generating professional-grade drawings and reports.
• BIM-ready export capabilities for integrated project delivery and multidisciplinary coordination.

By bridging CAD drafting, engineering intelligence, and BIM workflows, infraWizard allows users to move quickly from conceptual designs to fully coordinated, construction-ready documentation.

How infraWizard Works ⚙️

infraWizard integrates directly into AutoCAD as a custom ribbon, providing specialized tools while retaining access to standard AutoCAD functionality. Its workflow emphasizes automation, data-driven design, and dynamic object management, reducing manual work and minimizing errors.

Automated Object Creation 🏗️

Manual network drafting is slow and prone to errors. infraWizard automates object creation with precision:

• Manholes 🕳️: Automatically sizes, locates, and sets invert levels, including proper benching to conform with standards.
• Pipes ⬆️⬇️: Routes pipes between nodes automatically, adjusting alignment and slope for optimal hydraulics.
• Culverts & crossings 🌉: Creates pipe crossings or culverts considering vertical and horizontal clearances.
• Dynamic annotation 📋: Labels all network components automatically (diameter, slope, node IDs), updating dynamically with network changes.

Benefit: Engineers can generate complete networks in a fraction of the time it would take manually, with consistent standards applied throughout.

Data-Driven Design 📊

infraWizard ensures all design elements comply with engineering standards and project specifications:

• Automatic slope enforcement: Ensures pipes maintain design gradients to avoid stagnation or excessive velocity.
• Consistent annotation: All elements follow standardized formats for readability and professional presentation.
• Material selection 🔧: Suggests appropriate pipe materials.
• Clash detection ⚔️: Detects potential conflicts between utilities (water, sewer, gas, telecom) early in the design process.

Example: In a complex urban network, water and sewer pipes can be placed with safe vertical and horizontal clearances, avoiding costly construction conflicts and delays.

Key Capabilities 🌟

Annotation & Plan Styling 📄

• Apply layers, line types, colors, and text styles for clarity and professional presentation.
• Automatic labeling of pipes, manholes, slopes, diameters, and coordinates.
• Customizable templates for submission-ready drawings adhering to local or client standards.
• Automated plan styling allows multiple projects to maintain consistent graphic and data standards, essential for multi-disciplinary coordination.

Example: For an urban drainage project, all manholes and pipes are labeled consistently, allowing contractors and planners to read and understand the network quickly without manual checking.

Longitudinal Profiles 📈

• Generate gravity and pressure network profiles in one click.
• Profiles include elevations, slopes, node numbers, and crossing pipes for complete visualization.
• Profiles are linked dynamically to plan views; updates in the plan automatically reflect in the profiles.
• Supports multiple profile styles for different standards, including section bands, invert levels, and pipe diameters.

Benefit: Reduces errors in depth estimation and ensures compliance with design standards for gravity and pressure networks.

Clash Detection & Crossing Checks 🛑

• Automatically detects vertical and horizontal conflicts between pipes, manholes, and utilities.
• Annotates conflicts, providing clearance calculations.
• Configurable thresholds for minimum allowable distances between utilities.
• Helps prevent costly redesigns or on-site conflicts.

Example: In a mixed-use development, infraWizard detects sewer-water crossing conflicts and suggests adjustments before construction, saving time and budget.

Editing & Flexibility ✏️

• Individual or group editing of pipes, manholes, slopes, diameters, and materials.
• Modify geometry (split, merge, or adjust pipe alignment) without losing network logic.
• Combine standard AutoCAD commands with infraWizard commands for complete workflow flexibility.
• Undo/redo support for rapid testing of design alternatives.

Benefit: Makes iterative design fast, allowing engineers to respond to survey data or client changes efficiently.

BIM & Data Export 🧱

• Export 3D solids with engineering data for BIM coordination.
• Export tables of pipes, manholes, slopes, diameters, and coordinates.
• Compatible with Autodesk Navisworks and other BIM platforms.
• Supports CSV/TXT exports for BOQs, schedules, and reports.
• Allows integration with GIS or hydraulic models, enabling multidisciplinary collaboration.

Example: A complete sewer network can be exported to a BIM model with all attributes, ready for clash detection and construction coordination.

Licenses & Versions 📦

• All licenses include technical support and updates during the subscription period.
• License upgrade options available as project scale increases.

Typical Workflow 🛠️

1. Draw or import network geometry from CAD or GIS.
2. Convert CAD entities to infraWizard network elements.
3. Compute missing data (slope, invert level, diameter).
4. Apply plan styling and automatic annotation.
5. Generate longitudinal profiles and check slopes.
6. Run clash detection and review crossing points.
7. Edit network geometry or properties individually or in bulk.
8. Export 3D BIM models and data tables.

Learning Resources & Tutorials 🎓

Official YouTube Channel 📺: Comprehensive tutorials covering every tool, from basic pipe creation to advanced network design (link).

CivilGreen infraWizard Playlist 🌿: Real-world project examples, stormwater management, utility coordination, and sustainable infrastructure design. (link).

Benefit: Users can quickly learn practical applications, increasing productivity and design accuracy.

Download & Installation 💻

Downloading and installing infraWizard is designed to be straightforward, whether you are a beginner or an experienced engineer. The process ensures that the add-in integrates seamlessly with your AutoCAD environment while giving you access to trial or full versions of the software.

1️⃣ Accessing the Official Website 🌐

• Visit the official website at infrawizard.com.
• The website provides clear navigation to the Download section, along with information about license options, system requirements, and features.
• Users can choose between a free trial and paid licenses depending on the scale of their projects.

2️⃣ System Requirements 💻

Before installation, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit.
• AutoCAD Compatibility: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Map 3D 2019–2026 (64-bit).
• RAM & Storage: Minimum 8GB RAM recommended, with sufficient disk space for the software and project files.
• Internet Connection: Required for downloading the installer and license activation.

3️⃣ Downloading the Installer ⬇️

• Choose the desired license type: Trial (Free), 1000-Pipe, or Unlimited.
• Click the Download button to get the installer executable.
• The trial version allows up to 250 pipes, ideal for learning, small projects, or testing features.
• Paid versions unlock full capabilities including bulk network editing, BIM export, clash detection, and unlimited pipe networks.

4️⃣ Installation Process ⚙️

• Run the downloaded installer with administrator privileges to ensure proper integration.
• Follow the step-by-step setup wizard:
  • Accept the license agreement.
  • Select the installation folder (default recommended).
  • Choose which AutoCAD versions you want the add-in to integrate with.
  • Complete the installation.
• Once installed, infraWizard appears as a custom ribbon tab in AutoCAD, providing direct access to all tools and functions.

5️⃣ License Activation 🔑

• The trial license activates automatically for 90 days with a 250-pipe limit.
• Paid licenses require activation via the license key provided upon purchase.
• License activation allows access to technical support, updates, and full features.
• Users can upgrade their license at any time if project requirements expand.

6️⃣ Post-Installation Setup 🛠️

• After installation, open AutoCAD and verify that the infraWizard ribbon appears.
• Check that all tools, such as network creation, profiles, annotations, and BIM export, are accessible.
• Optional: Configure default units, layer standards, and annotation styles to match project standards.
• Users can also import sample projects from the website or tutorials to quickly familiarize themselves with workflow.

7️⃣ Tips for Smooth Installation 💡

• Ensure no previous versions of infraWizard are running during installation.
• Close all AutoCAD sessions before installing or updating the add-in.
• Keep your license key handy for activation after installation.
• Regularly check the official website for updates and new features.

By following these steps, users can install infraWizard efficiently and start leveraging its full potential for professional infrastructure design, accurate calculations, and BIM-ready project documentation.

Why infraWizard Matters ✅

• Saves time: Automates repetitive drafting, calculations, and annotation.
• Reduces errors: Automatic slope checks, clash detection, and dynamic updates.
• Professional outputs: Clean plans, longitudinal profiles, BOQs, and BIM-ready models.
• Flexible workflows: Supports small to large networks, GIS/hydraulic data imports, and BIM integration.
• Educational & professional: Ideal for students, engineers, consultants, and BIM coordinators.

infraWizard integrates CAD drafting, engineering intelligence, and BIM workflows, transforming civil infrastructure design from manual drafting to fully coordinated, professional-quality deliverables.