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
- AutoCAD Command Reference: 2000–2026 — full guide to which commands work at the command line vs. which open dialog boxes, with hyphen variants for scriptable use
- AutoCAD System Variable Reference: 2000–2026 — 357 system variables rated for scripting, including the 6 KEY variables every batch script must set (FILEDIA, CMDECHO, EXPERT…)
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
★ Free AutoCAD Reference Library
250+ commands and 357 system variables rated for batch-script compatibility, from AutoCAD 2000 through 2026 — built and maintained by the Hurricane team.
Ready to try Hurricane?
$149 single seat | $249 USB Portable | One-time license, no subscription, free updates
No time limit. No credit card required. Compatible with AutoCAD 2026 and all prior versions.
System Requirements
Please click here for System/AutoCAD requirements.