2D Editor
The 2D 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 sheet thicknesses, 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, 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:
2D view
The larger upper area shows the 2D geometry from the imported file. You can select paths directly in the 2D view, assign them to cutting or engraving, and manipulate them.
Part selection
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 |
| Tolerance | Import tolerance for path matching |
| Scale | Scale factor applied to the geometry |
| Sheet thickness | Sheet thickness for this part |
Working with Layers and Paths
The 2D view 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 2D view 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 |
Creating multiple parts
If your file contains geometry for more than one part, you can create separate part entries from the same geometry source. This only works when you import a DXF or GEO file directly. When you open the 2D editor from the Bulk Import dialog, you edit exactly one part, and Part selection is hidden.
To create another part:
- Make sure the current part is valid (shown in green: Sketch corresponds to part).
- Click the Select an additional part button, shown as a plus icon below Part selection (or use the Part → Create part menu).
- A new part row is created with an auto-generated name — the first part's name with a number appended (for example, "Bracket_1").
- Edit the part name and quantity as needed.
- 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 three buttons below Part selection trigger the same actions as the entries of the same name in the Part menu:
| Button (tooltip) | Action |
|---|---|
| Restore the last valid selection for the currently selected part | Restore part — restores the last valid state of the current part |
| Select an additional part | Create part — creates a new part entry |
| Delete the currently selected part | 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 selected part:
- Import 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 the selected part. A dropdown lets you choose which of your available sheet thicknesses to use.
Filters
Two toggles in the Selection menu control which paths a selection picks up:
- Filter discarded — discarded paths are skipped when you select.
- Filter handled — paths that already belong to a part are skipped when you select.
Usage Information
A status bar at the bottom of the dialog shows usage hints for the current interaction. Choose Settings → Disable usage info to hide these hints.
Saving and Closing
When you click OK, the dialog validates that all parts are valid before closing. If you are importing several parts and have unsaved changes, a confirmation dialog asks whether you want to discard them.
See Also
- Bulk Import — where you open the 2D editor from a file row
- Single-Part Import — where the 2D editor opens directly when you import a DXF or GEO file
- Sheet — sheet metal process documentation