What is DOBT?

DOBT AutoCAD Plugin: Draworder by Object Type and Layer - Download Now

Experience the power of DOBT, a versatile AutoCAD plugin that revolutionizes your drawing workflow by automatically setting the draworder based on object types and layers. This sophisticated utility brings order to complex CAD designs, ensuring consistent visual hierarchy in your projects.

When you download DOBT for AutoCAD, you gain precise control over how objects are displayed and overlapped in your drawings, which is essential for creating professional and readable technical documents. The DOBT utility operates through a simple command that arranges drawing elements according to your predefined specifications in the DOBT.TAB definition file.

Key Features of DOBT AutoCAD Plugin

DOBT stands out among AutoCAD plugins by offering flexible draworder management options. Whether you need to ensure text elements always appear above hatches, or specific annotation layers remain visible over structural elements, DOBT delivers the solution you need to maintain drawing clarity.

The plugin's intelligent ordering system supports various configuration methods, allowing you to create consistent standards across your organization's CAD production workflow. Download DOBT today to eliminate the tedious manual process of adjusting object display priorities.

Custom Draworder Configuration

With DOBT, you have complete freedom to establish drawing hierarchy rules that match your specific documentation standards. The plugin processes these rules through its definition file, applying your preferences consistently throughout the drawing.

For example, you can configure DOBT to ensure:

• Text elements always display above hatch patterns


• Annotation layers (Annot*) consistently appear above wall layers (Walls*)


• Specific combinations like hatches in rental area layers (Rent*) display above architectural wall elements (AEC_Walls)

Technical Specifications

• Compatible with recent AutoCAD versions (2018-2023)


• Lightweight installation (under 5MB)


• Custom configuration through editable DOBT.TAB file


• Support for wildcard patterns in layer names


• Command-line integration with AutoCAD environment


• Multi-drawing batch processing capability

How DOBT Enhances Your AutoCAD Workflow

Professional CAD drafting requires consistent visual hierarchies to ensure drawing readability. When you download the DOBT AutoCAD plugin, you eliminate the common frustration of manually adjusting hundreds of objects' display order. The utility runs with a single command, instantly applying your predefined rules.

Architectural firms, engineering offices, and CAD professionals benefit from DOBT's ability to maintain drawing standards across team members and projects. The plugin ensures that no matter who works on a drawing, the visual hierarchy remains consistent with your organization's standards.

Simple Implementation Process

Getting started with DOBT is straightforward. After download, the AutoCAD plugin integrates seamlessly with your existing environment. The configuration process involves simple editing of the DOBT.TAB file to specify your preferred object type and layer hierarchies.

The utility recognizes various AutoCAD entity types including:

• Text objects (TEXT, MTEXT)


• Dimension entities


• Hatches and fills


• Lines, polylines, and curves


• Blocks and references


• Custom objects and AEC entities

Practical Applications

DOBT proves invaluable in multiple drafting scenarios. Architectural documentation benefits from ensuring annotation text remains visible above building elements. Engineering drawings maintain clarity when dimension lines consistently appear above base geometry. Facilities management becomes more efficient when space designation hatches properly display relative to building components.

The DOBT utility streamlines CAD standards enforcement, particularly in collaborative environments where multiple designers contribute to the same drawings. By automating draworder rules, the plugin eliminates inconsistencies and reduces the need for quality control reviews.

Time-Saving Benefits

Manual draworder adjustment in complex AutoCAD drawings can consume hours of valuable design time. The DOBT plugin reduces this task to seconds, allowing CAD professionals to focus on design rather than technical adjustments. Regular users report saving 3-5 hours weekly by implementing automated draworder management through DOBT.

The AutoCAD plugin's efficiency becomes particularly apparent in revision cycles, where drawing updates might otherwise disrupt carefully established display priorities. With DOBT, a simple command execution restores proper visual hierarchy after any drawing modification.

Why Download DOBT for Your AutoCAD Environment?

CAD professionals choose DOBT for its reliability, simplicity, and powerful customization options. Unlike manual draworder management, which requires constant vigilance, DOBT provides consistent results with minimal effort. The plugin's rules-based approach ensures that even as drawings evolve, visual hierarchies remain intact.

Organizations implementing DOBT report improved drawing quality, reduced production time, and enhanced drawing clarity. Whether you're managing simple floor plans or complex multi-discipline projects, DOBT's intelligent layer and object type ordering system helps maintain professional standards throughout the design process.

Ready to transform your AutoCAD drawing management? Download the DOBT AutoCAD plugin today and experience the efficiency of automated draworder control by object type and layer. Eliminate confusion and enhance visual clarity in all your technical documentation.

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