There was a popup? v 8 https://www.hotdoor.com/downloads/HD/CADT/Windows/CADtools8.zip

Thank you, the link goes to one page but quickly changes to there main page. Then there is no mention of older versions.

I have also made a set that is half ***, when I resize the tic mark I then have to change the text manually. It takes several steps sometimes. Hints the reason I am trying to find a real version that is compatible with AI cs5. Again I do not mind purchasing the set, I just need to find them on HotDoors site.

Thank you very much!!

@judy you can download them here and if you need to get the lic they sell you it at the current price https://www.hotdoor.com/Download?support i have used them for hears. its just i want only the dimension tool and not the rest. currently i made a 9slize with everything i need in it and than just unlink and edit the text. but the problem with this is if i change the object i need to take all the steps again. if illustrator had the tool it would even be better if it auto updated but at lease have it so i can redraw the measurement faster.

@bluebird
Also version 9 does not work as I have a copy of 9.

So can you provide me a link at HotDoor? I do not mind buying it, I just can't find it on HotDoors site.

@bluebird: I contacted HotDoor and they said they no longer provided older versions.

That is why I am asking.

@jody if your asking to pirate please stop.
hotdoor still sales older versions

CADtools 9 works with Illustrator CS5, CS6, CC, CC 2014, and CC 2015
CADtools 8 works with Illustrator CS3, CS4, CS5, and CS6 and CC
CADtools 7 works with Illustrator CS3, CS4, and CS5

Good Morning All,
Wondering if someone could post a link where I can download a older version of HotDoor tools? I am running cs5 with windows 11. I think I need version 6 and maybe 7 will work, but have mostly researched HotDoor version 6.

Anyone that can post a link it would be greatly appreciated.

I am also in the sign industry for 30 years now. Been using Flexi Design, but no longer have access to it.

@john i have used it but its still missing features. i was hoping for something a bit more like hotdoors. but just the dimensions tool.

Has the Dimension tool been abandoned? That would be very disappointing.

I downloaded version 28.1, but unfortunately the tool is not present. how can I solve the problem?
I have a mac pro

@Jody Roberts--If you are referring to Hotdoor CADtools, they have old installers on their website.

Anywhere for someone running CS5 to find a version of Hotdoor Tools dimension tools? It may be version 6?

Thank you!!

I agree,
It's gone for me too

I can't see anymore the measurement tool, where has it gone?

Finally got the chance to download the beta version to test the tool. That was a great start for the long awaited tool. Big thanks to the Adobe team.
I think there should be some ability to restrict the number of decimals (for the ones that use it, i.e. px, mm, cm), as well as the ability to output fractions (in the case of inches).
Looking forward to test test any additional tweaks and feature expansions.

I know there are ways to measure curves by cutting the line, but it would be great to have a tool to measure around curves.

please add for letters and frames inline feature. already there outline . please add inline
so very easier for everybody

Thanks John! That worked beautifully! Yes, it would be great if it would follow the document properties.

Jaunita:
Double-clicking on the the dimension icon allows you to set the units for the tool.

Might be good if it followed the doc setting by default.

It would be useful if the dimension tool would measure in cm and in. Right now it only measures in points. Both my rulers and units are set to cm, but the dimension tool is still in points.