Rather than add more and more symbols (blocks) to the gCADPlus setup file and make it unwieldy, we have developed a series of palettes for gCADPlus users. These can be downloaded and add more functionality to gCADPlus.
Tip: View a palette of symbols at high resolution, click directly on the image.
Each link under the image of the palette allows users to download a single gCADPlus file. Once downloaded, use the BLOCKS command (or File > Insert) and then use the browse option to locate the new file and insert it while working on your current design.
Tip: When using a palette of symbols, it is a good idea to explode the incoming drawing so you can immediately see and use the new symbols. To explode a palette, select it, right click and choose the Explode command. Once that’s done, drag a symbol into position and scale it if required. It is a good idea to clean up the finished designed by removing any unwanted blocks added to the block library when using a palette.
Available palettes
Perennials
Perennials
This small movie shows how to download a palette of symbols and use it to add to and develop a design that you are working on.
Climbers
Climbers
Site assessment symbols for sight lines, sun path, wind direction, wildfire risk, pedestrian movement, scale bars, etc.
Site Assessment Metric
Site Assessment Imperial
Irrigation symbols, solenoid valves, water supply connection, isolation valves, various pipework symbols, sprinklers – full, half and quarter.
Irrigation
Trees in elevation
Trees in Elevation Color
Trees in Elevation Color Monochrome
Hedge Symbols suitable for box hedges, Pinus spp hedge etc.
Hedge Symbols
Tropical symbols
Tropical Symbols Imperial Tropical Symbols
Australian native plant symbols: Eucalypts, Acacias, Leptospermum, Dianella, Grevillea, Bottlebrushes (Callistemon), Banksia etc.
Australian Native Species
Tree Planting Guides
How to plant trees and shrubs
Sketchy Symbols
'Sketchy' Imperial Symbol Set
'Sketchy' Metric Symbol Set
True Color Symbols
True colors swatch
Trees in elevation
Metric Elevation Group Imperial Elevation Group 01
Heritage Symbols
Heritage Set Metric
Heritage Set Imperial Human Figures
Human Figures Metric
Human Figures Imperial
Credit: Emma Walshaw-
Japanese Style
Japanese Style
Named Species
Palms – elevation
Rocks, Walls and Water
Download the palette of Rocks, Walls and Water
Filled symbols
All Filled Symbols