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
Rotate	Left-click and drag (2D rotation)
Pan	Middle-click and drag, or drag on empty space
Zoom	Scroll the mouse wheel
Measure distance	Use the measure tool
Deselect all	Click empty space

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.
Cut order scenes — the sequence of cuts for tube cutting.

These additional scenes appear when relevant processes are active in your project.

Relationship to Other Views

2D Geometry Editor — where you edit the input geometry before processing.
3D Output View — the 3D equivalent of this view.

Conditional Availability

The 2D Output View is only shown when 2D views are enabled in your licence. If you do not see the panel, check the Window menu to confirm it is available.

2D Output View ​

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Additional 2D Scenes ​

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