2D Output View
The 2D Output View displays the 2D drawing output generated after all manufacturing operations have been applied. It shows cutting paths, bend zones, and other 2D representations of the processed geometry.
What it displays
The view renders 2D scenes that represent the geometry after processing — for example, a flat pattern after bending operations, or the final cutting contours after all cuts have been applied. Each scene is scaled independently so you can inspect details at the appropriate zoom level.
Use this view to verify the 2D output before exporting to DXF or SVG for use with CAM systems or for documentation.
Interacting with the View
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Pan | Left- or middle-click and drag |
| Zoom | Scroll the mouse wheel |
| Measure distance | Use the measure tool |
Additional 2D Scenes
Depending on the processes in your project, the view may show multiple scenes:
- Default scenes — the primary 2D output for each article.
- Bend zone scenes — detailed views of bend zones for bending operations.
- Lower die affect zone scenes — views showing the area affected by the lower die.
- Tube outline scenes — cross-section outlines for tube cutting.
- Sheet cutting tool scenes — tool paths for sheet cutting operations.
These additional scenes appear when relevant processes are active in your project. Use the tool icon (Visibility) to choose which additional scenes are shown.
Relationship to Other Views
- 2D Editor — where you edit the input geometry before processing.
- 3D Output View — the 3D equivalent of this view.
See Also
- 2D Editor — edit 2D input geometry
- 2D Details Panel — extra 2D scene views
- Graph View — manufacturing process graph
- Export — exporting to file formats
For extra 2D technical drawings, see 2D Details Panel.