Drafter3.31

Drafter, formerly marketed as Profiler, is a comprehensive utility specialized in designing complex pipe networks. In fact, this rather interesting piece of software can be used to create anything from pipe networks all the way up to sewage systems, drawings of water supply or gas systems, design wastewater treatment plants, as well as drainage networks.

It may look outdated, but functionality-wise the app is pretty solid

Right off the bat, there are a couple of interesting facts. For instance, it's well worth pointing out that this app this app generates the pipe network drawings in DXF vector format, which makes it fairly CAD-friendly. There's also a handy built-in Documentation section, which should help you get to know everything there is to know about this app.That's not all, as the app is also capable of printing the generated profiles without the help of other third-party apps. In terms of features, it's also safe to say that this app has a lot of bases covered. Thanks to its plethora of built-in tools, you can start creating profiles of pipe networks without requiring anything more than a bit of patience.

Assign values and instantly generate pipe networks

Things are made even simpler when we take into account that the app bundles a few sample projects, not to mention various objects such as septic tanks, grease separators, sumps, fittings (dampers, ground and underground hydrants, pipe tees, milling valves, and elbows), as well as other types of objects which can be added to your projects with just a few simple clicks.For such a focused app, Drafter is pretty configurable, as well. Things like layers, tables, fonts, lines, and other types of parameters can be effortlessly tweaked to suit your preferences from the dedicated menu.

One of the best, if not the best app for pipe network design

Taking everything into account, it's quite clear that Drafter is a very well-thought-out application. It's easy to install, pretty light on system resources, well-equipped with all sort of handy tools, it packs a comprehensive documentation section, and it's surprisingly configurable for an app of this sort.