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HydraCAD Menu
The HydraCAD menu allows you to open the same toolbars available on the HydraCAD Menu Toolbar such as Steel, Walls, etc.
Select Show HydraCAD Menu Toolbar to open this toolbar.
About HydraCAD will open the Version dialog box.
Here you will find information about your HydraCAD version and release date. Tech Support may need this information if you are requesting help.
Recent Changes in HydraCAD will open a Text file describing the changes/fixes/features for the latest installation or update.
You should always review this file when you upgrade your HydraCAD software.
Guide to Icon Changes will open a PDF file that shows how the legacy toolbar icons were transformed into the current version.
List of HydraCAD Shortcuts will open a Text file listing all the HydraCAD commands that have two or three letter shortcuts (aliases).
Documentation will open a flyout where you can select to view a variety of manuals and tutorials.
Check for Updates will check the Hydratec website and compare it to your installed software and notify you of any updates you may not have so that you may download them if you are a support plan customer.
Subscribe to Newsletter will open a webpage at where you can register for our HydraNEWS newsletter.
Hydratec Web Site will open your default browser at our website.
Support will open a flyout where you can select options such as our Support Blog and the live HydraCARDS Knowledge Base website
HydraCAD Help will open the Help system where you can search a vast array of information about HydraCAD.