2D construction
Even in 3D modelling, the 2D plans will always remain an integral part of mechanical construction. Many complex 3D objects are created from 2D contours, and especially in industrial applications, 2D plans have be generated quickly and in highest quality. For this reason, besides the intuitive and graphically appealing 3D modelling, the 2D functionality is always a main focus and is continuously improved in ELITECAD.
Drawing functionality
ELITECAD provides a number of drawing functions, which have been continuously improved and refined for 30 years using the feedback of our users. This leads to very efficient workflows when it comes to complex construction requirements.
The combination of drawing functionality, the input assistant, as well as the property bar and handles and gripper in ELITECAD provide a perfect work environment for 2D construction. All essential functions are shown at the cursor and can be selected via the context menu.
The combination of drawing functionality, the input assistant, as well as the property bar and handles and gripper in ELITECAD provide a perfect work environment for 2D construction. All essential functions are shown at the cursor and can be selected via the context menu.
Auxiliary lines
Permanent auxiliary lines (dashed red) are individually configured by the user and provide the possibility to tear up a construction and pulling out the result. This method corresponds to a pen, which predefines a geometric structure or a construction. The required lines and polygons are generated using familiar drawing functions and can be manipulated later on suing handles and gripper.
The temporary auxiliary lines (dotted black) are lines, which are suggested by the system (parallel, perpendicular, extension, certain angles, etc.), in relation to certain points (orange cross), so new points can be found without additional mouse clicks.
Permanent auxiliary lines (dashed red) are individually configured by the user and provide the possibility to tear up a construction and pulling out the result. This method corresponds to a pen, which predefines a geometric structure or a construction. The required lines and polygons are generated using familiar drawing functions and can be manipulated later on suing handles and gripper.
The temporary auxiliary lines (dotted black) are lines, which are suggested by the system (parallel, perpendicular, extension, certain angles, etc.), in relation to certain points (orange cross), so new points can be found without additional mouse clicks.
The temporary auxiliary lines (dotted black) are lines, which are suggested by the system (parallel, perpendicular, extension, certain angles, etc.), in relation to certain points (orange cross), so new points can be found without additional mouse clicks.
Hatches
In addition to an extensive range of hatches for material definitions, it is possible to define free hatches in an editor. The simultaneous depiction of colours, colour gradients and lines offers an optimal and individual design process.
Fonts | Pens | Colours
You can choose from TrueType and vector fonts for a professional labelling of plans and documents. Because of numerous parameters, inter alia text colour, background colour, alignment, angle and tabs, the fonts are optimally useable. Pens can be changed individually and NCS colour definitions are available.
Structuring
For goal-oriented workflows an efficient structure is required. In 2D construction it is essential to be able to structure and group objects (construction parts, groups, tears, sections, details, etc.). ELITECAD Mechanics provides two main possibilities for structuring.
On the one hand, the well-known MGCL system can be used. In order to create a structure of this type, all relevant functions are provided by ELITECAD Mechanics.
On the other hand, the structure can easily be created using layers (see Usability). When this method is used, the user can create the structure similar to the windows explorer.
On the one hand, the well-known MGCL system can be used. In order to create a structure of this type, all relevant functions are provided by ELITECAD Mechanics.
On the other hand, the structure can easily be created using layers (see Usability). When this method is used, the user can create the structure similar to the windows explorer.
For goal-oriented workflows an efficient structure is required. In 2D construction it is essential to be able to structure and group objects (construction parts, groups, tears, sections, details, etc.). ELITECAD Mechanics provides two main possibilities for structuring.
On the one hand, the well-known MGCL system can be used. In order to create a structure of this type, all relevant functions are provided by ELITECAD Mechanics.
On the other hand, the structure can easily be created using layers (see Usability). When this method is used, the user can create the structure similar to the windows explorer.
On the one hand, the well-known MGCL system can be used. In order to create a structure of this type, all relevant functions are provided by ELITECAD Mechanics.
On the other hand, the structure can easily be created using layers (see Usability). When this method is used, the user can create the structure similar to the windows explorer.
