2D Geometry Editor

The 2D Geometry Editor lets you review and edit the 2D geometry imported from DXF and GEO files. You select which paths are cutting contours, which are engraving, assign thickness values, and — for files that contain multiple parts — create and manage separate part entries from the same geometry.

You open the 2D editor from the Bulk Import dialog by clicking Edit 2D Input on a row that is in the orange state, or directly when WSi requests two-dimensional input during import.

Opening the Editor

• In the Bulk Import dialog, click the Edit 2D Input button on any row marked orange (User action required).
• The editor opens as a modal dialog with the file's geometry loaded and ready for editing.

Layout

The dialog is split into two main areas:

Geometry Preview

The larger upper area shows the 2D geometry from the imported file. You can select paths directly on the preview, assign them to cutting or engraving, and manipulate them.

Part Selection Table

The lower area lists all parts defined for this file. Each row shows:

Column	What it shows
Article name	The part name (editable by double-clicking)
Quantity	How many of this part to import
Scale	Scale factor applied to the geometry
Tolerance	Import tolerance for path matching
Thickness	Sheet thickness for this part

Working with Layers and Paths

The geometry preview shows all paths from the imported file. Each path can be assigned one of these roles:

• Cutting — the path is used for sheet cutting operations.
• Engraving — the path is used for engraving operations.
• Discarded — the path is ignored.

To assign a role, select the path(s) in the preview and use the Edit menu or the keyboard shortcuts:

Action	Default shortcut
Add as cuts	Q
Replace cuts	Alt+Q
Add engravings	W
Replace engravings	Alt+W
Deactivate all engravings	Ctrl+W
Deactivate all cuts	Ctrl+Q
Discard selection	Delete

You can also right-click a selection to see the same options in a context menu.

Creating multiple parts

If your file contains geometry for more than one part, you can create separate part entries from the same geometry source:

1. Make sure the current part is valid (the green checkmark is visible).
2. Click the Create part button (or use the Part → Create part menu).
3. A new part row is created with an auto-generated name (for example, "Part_2").
4. Edit the part name, quantity, scale, tolerance, and thickness as needed.
5. Navigate between parts using Next part and Previous part (or Tab / Shift+Tab).

You can also duplicate an existing part (right-click or Part → Duplicate part) to copy its settings.

Toolbar Controls

The toolbar below the part selection table provides quick access to common actions:

Button	Action
Restore part	Restores the last saved state of the current part
Create part	Creates a new part entry
Delete part	Removes the selected part

Geometry Manipulation

You can mirror the entire geometry along either axis:

Button	Action
Mirror on x-axis	Mirrors the geometry along the X axis
Mirror on y-axis	Mirrors the geometry along the Y axis

Tolerance and Thickness

At the bottom of the dialog, two controls affect the entire file:

• Tolerance — the distance tolerance used when matching and merging paths. A smaller value means more precise matching but may leave nearby paths unmerged.
• Thickness — the sheet thickness applied to all parts. If the file contains multiple thickness values, a dropdown lets you choose which one to use.

Filters

Two filter toggles in the Selection menu let you control which paths are visible in the preview:

• Filter discarded — hide paths that have been discarded.
• Filter handled — hide paths that have been assigned to cutting or engraving.

Usage Information

A status bar at the bottom of the dialog shows usage hints for the current interaction. You can hide these hints in the Settings menu.

Saving and Closing

When you click OK, the dialog validates that all parts are valid before closing. If you have unsaved changes in multi-part mode, a confirmation dialog asks whether you want to discard them.

See Also

• Bulk Import — where you open the 2D editor from a file row
• Sheet — sheet metal process documentation