Date:

version 12
08/03
2D
cadwork 2d
Table of contents
1. Basic terms
2. Basic elements
3. Right menu
5. Annex
4. Left and upper menu
2.1 Plotter frame/ Laser frame
2.2 Auxiliary lines
2.3 Lines
4.1 LAYER
4.2 SCALE
4.3 UNIT
4.4 PLOT
4.5 SWAP
4.6 WINDOW
4.7 PAN(orama)
4.8 REFERENCE
4.9 X' -Y'
4.10 GRID
4.11 GEP
4.12 TEXT
4.13 LASSOP(oints)
4.14 MODGR, G1-G8, Pre-definitions
4.15 ZOOM
4.16 MODE, SaveMode / RecallMode
4.17 USERP(rofile)
4.18 ALPHA (UNIX)
4.19 MEASURE
4.20 REDRAW
3.1 UNDO
3.2 ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE
3.3 ADD
3.4 DELETE
3.5 COPY
3.6 MOVE
3.7 GROUP
3.8 UNGROUP
3.9 STRETCH
3.10 MODIFY
3.11 CUT / SOLDER
3.12 AUXILIARY LINES
3.13 OUTPUT
3.14 PLOT
3.15 FILE
2.4 Text
2.5 Dimension
2.6 Nodes
2.7 Files
2.8 Catalog elements
2.9 Steel construction
2.3.1 Standard line
2.3.2 Surface
2.3.3 Element value
2.3.4 Curves
1.1 Display
1.2 The mouse
1.3 Activation
1.4 Difference point - curser position
1.5 Entry with keyboard-calculator
1.6 Layer
5.1 Abbreviation by the keyboard
5.2 Recognition points by keyboard
cadwork 2d 1.1-1
Curser
1.BASIC TERMS
The monitor display after opening a 2D-drawing :
Graphic window
The following terms will be used in this manual :
Left
menu
Right
menu
Status line
Comment line
Graphic
window
Status line
1.1 DISPLAY
Information zone
VERSION
PROGRAM-
INFO
NAME OF
DRAWING
4.17 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
4.6
4.7 (PAN)
4.8
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.18 (UNIX)
4.19
4.20
OUTPUT
AUXILIARY LINES
CUT / SOLDER
MODIFY
STRETCH
UNGROUP
GROUP
MOVE
COPY
DELETE
ADD
ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE
UNDO
SWAP PLOT A3 CM DEG UNIT 1:50 SCALE 001 LAYER_NO_1 LAYER GENERAL USER test 9.n CADWORK 2D
4.9
4.17
18 Mb
WINDOW
REFERENCE
X'-Y'
GRID
BITMAP
TEXT
LASSOP
MOD GR
G1 G5
G6 G2
G7 G3
G4 G8
Z2 Z1
Z+
PZ
Z-
PPZ
Z ALL
Z REAL
SM RM
Commentary line :
"HELP"
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
DISPLAY
After opening the program, the menu containing
auxiliary functions will be displayed on the left and
the editing functions on the right side of the monitor.
The aux. functions can be called anytime. Access of
all functions by mouse. A comment line at the
bottom of the monitor indicates what to do next.
Left menu : auxiliary
functions, these functions
can always be called
Right menu : editing functions,
"pulldown menu" with logical
structure
FILE
PLOT
MODE
USERP.
ALPHA
MEASURE
REDRAW
(L) ACTIVATE (M) GLIDE (R) MODIFY
<0> Aux.lines <3> "PASTE" <9> UNDO ?: Help keyboard
MATCH
cadwork 2d 1.2-1
1.2 THE MOUSE
MOUSE IN RIGHT MENU
LEFT KEY (L) RIGHT KEY (R)
=return
MOUSE IN GRAPHIC SECTION
In the graphic section the curser is a cross
Signification of the 3 mouse-keys :
see chapter 1.3 Activation and chapter 1.4 Point position
The mouse
In the right menu, the curser
takes the shape of a rectangle.
FILE
MODE
USERP.
MEASURE
REDRAW
(L) ACTIVATE (M) GLIDE (R) MODIFY
<0> Aux.lines <3> "PASTE" <9> UNDO ?: Help keyboard
(L
)
(M
)
(R
)
ADD
The curser is directed by the mouse. In this manual, the 3 mouse-keys are named with (L) for
left key, (M) for middle key and (R) for right key. The current meanings of each mouse-key are
displayed under comment line. At the beginning (L) for "ACTIVATE".
=select menu
Example : menu "ADD"
The right mouse-key
always carries out the
last order in the menu
(mostly ' RETURN")
LINES...
TEXT...
DIMENSIONS...
NODES...
FILES...
CATALOGS...
REINFORCEMENT <A>
NET <B>
GEP...
ELEMENT INFO...
METAL...
ARCHITECTURE...<I>
LIFOS
RETURN
Opens the
sub-menu
Returns to the
main-menu
LINES...
TEXT...
DIMENSIONS...
NODES...
FILES...
CATALOGS...
REINFORCEMENT <A>
NET <B>
GEP...
ELEMENT INFO...
METAL...
ARCHITECTURE...<I>
LIFOS
RETURN
cadwork 2d 1.3-1
1.3 ACTIVATION
In order to activate an element, click on it.
- Active point :
- The mouse-key :
- Disactivate :
- Activate lasso :
radius 1 mm
curser
active point
ACTIVATE
CURRENT TERMS
CLICK ACCURACY
- Active segment :
there is no
active point
nearest point is
active
Click point element
by curser
The active element is
pink
clicked point =
activate point
will stand out
Click element
by curser
The active element is
pink
clicked point =
active side will be
in broken line
activate lasso
(by left key)
The first point which is clicked will turn to the " Active point". This point is
also valid for "Shift", "Copy" etc. " Until point".
The clicked segment of a line will turn to the " Active segment". The next point to
this will also be active. The active segment is valid as a reference for the functions
"Stretch", "Slide" parallel to another segment.

The key (L)eft :
- Activates an element if no other is activated. Click either on a point of the element
or on a segment (or on a side).
- If the same point is clicked twice, the program activates the next element with
the same point.
- Disactivates all if clicked on an empty space.
The key (M)iddle :
- Disactivates an already activated element (Activate -). Slides an element.
The key (R)ight :
- Activates more elements to an already activated element (Activate +).
The activated element will turn pink and the activated point will stand out.

In order to inactivate click on an empty space in the graphic window (where
there is no element).

If the mouse is moved with depressed key, a rectangle will be drawn
accordingly on the monitor (see sketch). We call this rectangle the "Lasso"
(fence). All the elements within the rectangle can be activated by this "Lasso".
From the position of the curser,
the cadwork locates the nearest
point within a circle of approx. 1mm
and activates the same.
Activate hatched and
total surface
The active element is
pink
The active element is
pink
cadwork 2d 1.4 / 1.5-1
1.4 POINT - POSITION
In order to imagine a point, the following example will be of help :
Point = a pin
Line = a rubber band spanned round the pins
Therefore, a line has a point on each corner.
Example :
A rubber band is spanned
round these pins :
If a pin is removed, the rubber
band retracts round the
remaining pins :
(1) (2) (3)
Left key (L)
Middle key (M)
Right key (R)
Right = "Return" = (End of line )
Point
New line
New line
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POINT AND CURSER POSITION
There are 4 pins :
Example :
1.5 ENTRY WITH KEYBOARD CALCULATOR
Each entry of a number by the keyboard can be used for calculations.
Examples :
Point
Point
Point
5*2-0.5
2*(4.5+6)
(2.5+6+2.5)/2
Second
curser
position
Second
curser
position
First curser
position
First curser
position
cadwork 2d 1.6-1
Name:
Date:
Revision:
Project Cadwork
Name:
Date:
Revision:
Layer 1 1:50
A A
A A
Layer 2 1:10
Layer 20 1:1
Project Cadwork
Utilization :see chapter 4.1
With cadwork one can draw in multiple "planes".
These "planes" are called "Layers". Working with
multiple layers has the same effect as if several
drawings were placed on top of each other.
The layers are often used to separate logical units,
such as furniture, supporting walls, non supporting
walls, ventilation, etc.
With cadwork, each layer is classified under a specific
scale. Therefore, a layer has its own scale. A neigh-
bouring layer, for example, has a different scale. This
method enables to draw with reliable scale.
The following drawing has 3 layers :
- Layer 1 : Layout, scale 1:50
- Layer 2 : Section, scale 1:10
- Layer 20 : Title, scale 1:1
Layout 1:50
Layout 1:50
Section A-A 1:10
Frames 1:1
Top section
1.6 LAYER
EXAMPLE
Floor plan 1:50
Section A-A 1:10
Plan Head 1:1
Floor plan 1:50 Section A-A 1:10
cadwork 2d 2.1-1
1(A4) 2(A4)
3(A4)
PLOTTER-FRAME
SCALE PLOT SWAP 18 Mb A3 CM DEG 1:50
UNDO
UNIT
R
2. BASIC ELEMENTS
2.1 PLOTTER-FRAME
MODIFY
LASER FRAME
Difference FORMAT A3 - A3HP
STATUS LINE
In order to work with a plotter and a laser-frame at
the same time, there is also a laser-frame besides
the plotter-frame. Contrary to the plotter frame,
multiple laser frames can be added. The laser
frames are numbered and can be printed together
or one at a time.
A HP made A3-plot cannot plot an entire
A3-format, because in the region of the side
plotter rolls cannot be plotted. Therefore,
A3-HP is smaller than an A3 format
accordingly.
Frame visible or invisible on the monitor.
MOVE ROTATION
MODE +/- FRAME
Laser-frames belong to one layer and can be placed
into other layers.
or
Modify Current paper size
Keyboard abbrevation :
Laser-frame stretched/factor
laser
frame
After the program is started, a grey rectangle in
broken lines will be displayed at the beginning, this
is the plotter-frame. Everything within this frame will
be plotted. There is only one plotter-frame. At the
top of the monitor (Statusline) the format of the
frame is given at the right side of the units (s.
chapter 1.1).
The plotter-frame can be activated, shifted and
modified like a standard element. In order to activate
the plotter-frame, click on it or:
An active laser-frame can be enlarged or
reduced by "STRETCH" or keyboard
abbrevation "7" as per a certain factor using
"MODIFY".
activate with the mouse
plotter
frame
FORMAT A4
FORMAT A3
FORMAT A2
FORMAT A1
FORMAT A0
FORMAT "A4 HP"
FORMAT "A3 HP"
FORMAT "A2 HP"
FORMAT "A1 HP"
FORMAT "A0 HP"
FREE
PLOTTER FACTOR
MODIFY PLOT
ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE
PLOTTER FRAME
TRANSLATION
ROTATION
GLIDE TRANS.<G>
GLIDE ROT. <R>
STRETCH
MODE
OPTIONS...
PLOTTER FRAME
LASER FRAME
visible/invisible
PLOT
See chapter 3.14
PLOT
ADD LASER-FRAME
A4 HORIZONTAL
A4 VERTICAL
A3 HORIZONTAL
A3 VERTICAL
LETTER HORIZONTAL
LETTER VERTICAL
LEGAL HORIZONTAL
LEGAL VERTICAL
LEDGER HORIZONTAL
LEDGER VERTICAL
MODIFY
FREE
FACTOR
NUMBER
FORMAT
MOVE
cadwork 2d 2.2-1
DX
D
Y
1
3
4
5
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
23
25
24
26
27, 28, 29
30 31
X
x
Y
DX,DY
MID P 1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
23
25
24
26
27, 28, 29
30 31
X
x
Y
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
18
line (or circle) // to 1 line (or circle) and thru
1 element (element=P, L, C)
line (or circle) // to 1 line (or circle), define
a distance. Click line or circle ...
series of lines (or circles) to variable distances
d1, d2 ... and parallel to 1 line (or circle)
same as 12 but with distances from original line
secant line to 1 segment along 1 given angle and
passing through 1 point or being tangent to 1 circle
secant line to horizontal axis along 1 given angle and
horizontal and vertical line
line passing through 1 point or through a nearest
distance to a line
perpendicular line to a line and passing through 1
point or being tangent to 1 circle
bisector
22
21
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
(element=P, L, C)
cercle with radius + 2 elements
(element=P, L, C)
Symmetrical element (element = P, L, C)
(This function copies auxiliary lines)
Line as per segment, circle as per arc
circles
28
29
DEL P
DEL C
DEL P,L,C
DEL ALL
DEL L
1
2
3
4
5
6
MID P
INT
COORD
RATIO
DX, DY
DIVIDE
The auxiliary lines replace the pencil lines and are temporary. They cannot be activated.
Deletes all auxiliary lines
Deletes auxiliary points
Deletes auxiliary circles
Deletes auxiliary lines
circle with center + radius
circle with 3 elements (element P, L C)
line thru 2 elements (element= P,L,C)
CIRCLES
DELETE
The auxiliary lines are light grey in an active layer and dark grey in an inactive layer. If a layer has the same scale,
the auxiliary lines from a different layer can be taken over.
2.2 AUXILIARY LINES
Horiz.
V
e
r
t
.
horizontal line through 1 point or 1 circle
vertical line through 1 point or 1 circle
circle with center + element
Midpoint
Intersecting point
Coordinates
RATIO E
Distance relative
Divide
Deletes auxiliary points, lines,
series of lines (or circles) to variable distances
d1, d2 ... and parallel to many lines (or circles)
passing through 1 point or being tangent to 1 circle
DISPLAY
LINES
SYMMETRY
SEGMENTS
POINTS
Example :
If E = 0.5 is entered, the
resulting point corresponds
to MID P
The distance between 2 points can be
divided by a number
Example :
If the distance between 1 and 2
is divided by 4, results to
points 3, 4 and 5
1/2
1/2
1.65 m
cadwork 2d 2.3-1
F
F
2
3
1
PE 300 M
ETEO
R
4
.0
5 <
- 1
%
1 2
1 2
3
3
4
1.65 m
0,5L 0,5 L
Frame "paper space" (Autocad)
VIEWPORT DXF
STANDARD LINE
with center
PARABOLA
INSULATION
- Standard line
- Surface
- Curve
- Line value
A surface is a closed line hatched.
Parabola or spline
Line with indicated length (m) or surface with area indication (m2).
LINE BY HAND
There are 4 basic line types :
See chapter 2.3.4
See chapter 2.3.4
See chapter 2.3.4
See chapter 2.3.1
See chapter 2.3.2
A line is a polygon composed by one or more straight lines (segments) or arcs.
straight segment
arc
segment
See module "GEP"
arc
segment
RECTANGLE
point
SURFACE
CIRCLE
RECTANGLE
point
straight segment
See chapter 2.3.2
See chapter 2.3.2
2.3 LINES
Line
Surface
Curve
CONIC
SPLINE 4
See chapter
2.3.3
LINE VALUE
SURFACE VALUE
LINE CADASTER
FILL SURFACE
Interval
OUTLINE <L>
SURFACE <F>
FILL SURFACE
CIRCLE <C>
RECTANGLE
RECT. WITH CENTER
ARC OF CIRCLE
PARABOLA
SPLINE 4P
INSULATION
SPLINE
VIEWPORT DXF
LINE CADASTER
LINE VALUE
SURFACE VALUE
FREE HAND LINE
NO. OF STANDARD
POINTS LESS POINTS
INTERVAL VALUE

ADD
LINES...
cadwork 2d 2.3.1-1
DX
DY
1
2
3
L
I
M
D
INTERSECTING POINT
Keyboard option for the first segment
PROJ ECTION
2.3.1 STANDARD LINE
Keyboard option for the next segment
Curser
Position
D : DX-DY relative to an existing point
Relative
point
A) STANDARD LINE : ADD
Existing point
MID POINT
SHORTCUT KEY :
P
(L) POINT (M) CURSER POSITION (R) RETURN I: Intersection M: midpoint
P: Projection D: dX,dY rel C: Coord.
REDRAW
MEASURE
MOUSE :
(L) Existing point or the point of grid (M) Curser position (D) Return to menu (Quit)
Existin
g
line
Place the curser on
the intersecting
point between 2
straight lines and
press "I"
If the key "M" is
pressed and then
the points 1 and 2
are clicked, the
mid-point 3 will
appear.

Searches for the
next line and
takes the point
right angle to it.
Keyboard options for additional segments are shown at the right menu bar.
See next pages for explications.
A: Arc...
B: Point on bitmap
C: Coordinated X, Y
D: DX, DY relative
E: Distance 1 line
G: Distance 2 lines
I: Intersecting point
K: Center arc
M: Midpoint
N: Lines end + start
of a new line
O: Ortogonal
P: Proj. of line
Q: Perpendicular
R: Angle relative
T: DX + Dy
V: Next invisible
segment
W: Absolute angle
X: As per X
(horizontal)
Y: As per Y (vertical)
9: Undo last drawn
line
<esc> Cancel
cadwork 2d 2.3.1-2
DX
DY
<V>
L L
1
2
3
<W> <R>
<P>
<X>
<M>
<I>
<T>
<Y>
DX
DY
<D>
<Q>
90
0
<O>
<E>
"E"
"E"
"E"
<G> <G>
<G> <G>
I
X
Y
V
W R
P
M
T
D
Q
Place the curser on the
intersecting point of 2
straight lines and press "I".
INTERSECTING POINT
The keyboard options for straight segments
Press "T" and enter
values of DX and DY
DX AND DY
INVISIBLE SEGMENT
Makes next element invisible.
Projects segments on
the X-axis
Absolute angle (with refe-
rence to the horizontal
axis) and indicates distance
ABSOLUTE ANGLE AND DISTANCE
Relative angle (with refe-
rence to the last segment)
and indicates distance
RELATIVE ANGLE AND DISTANCE
PROJ ECTION
and takes the point
right angle to it
curser
AS PER Y
Searches the next line
MIDPOINT
Searches for midpoint
between 1 and 2
AS PER X
Projects segments on
the Y-axis
DX AND DY RELATIVE
Place the curser on the
point and press "D",
enter values of DX and DY
Also found with left button
(L).
ANGLE PERPENDICULAR TO LAST SEGMENT
Angle 90 degrees
(with reference to the
last segment)
CONTINUE ORTHOGONAL
Angle 90 degree,
relative to last segment
O
The distance value "E" can be used as a fix value when
following existing contours. There are two keyboard
options:
The distance value "E" is defined by clicking "E" and then
"V".
DISTANCE TO A LINE
E
Generates a point
with the distance
"E" to choosen
segment.
Generates a
point with the
distance "E" to
two segments.
DISTANCE TO TWO LINES
G
cadwork 2d 2.3.1-3
R
<A> <R>
<A>
<C>
<I>
(L)
<I>
R
<A> <R>
<A>
<C>
<I>
(L)
<I>
A R
C
T
Indicate end point Start situation : Place the curser on the
auxiliary circle and press "C"
ARC THROUGH AUXILIARY CIRCLE
end point
After " A", indicate
checkpoint and end point
After radius "R", indicate
end point
RADIUS
checkpoint
The keyboard options for arc segments :
ARC 3P
end point
OPTIONS FOR DESIGNING ARC
Option "I" for defining an
end point
Option "L" for defining the
length of the arc
Option "R" for defining the
angle at the center
ARC OF CIRCLE TANGENT TO A STRAIGHT
- line (min. 2 points),
- option "A" (arc), "T" (radius tangent) - select one of the 2 auxiliary circles
- indicate value of the radius - indicate the length of arc,
end point or the angle
cadwork 2d 2.3.1-4
11
Module
cadastre
OPAQUE
U1-U20 : ...
MODIFY U1-U20
CADASTER
(2mm) (4mm) (8mm)
With enlargement factor (the actual size will change). No
deformation with " AS PER X AND Y". But with " AS PER
X" or " AS PER Y" the objects will be compressed or
expanded (for circle ->ellipse). See chapter 2.3.4
B. STANDARD LINE : MODIFY
EXTREMITY TYPE
GLOBAL SIZE...
BROKEN LINE TYPE
COLOR
SHORTCUT KEY :
OPAQUE
STORE-CHART FOR USER (U1-U10)
It is possible to define 10 own stroke types.
Motive length =10 mm
Interv.1=60% Int. 2=40%
Example : Broken line with repeated motive every 10 mm,
consisting of an interval with a ratio of 60% / 40%.
In order to interrupt or truncate a line or a figure, a
thick line will be transformed to an opaque line.
Small Medium Large
Hooks : All combinations possible
USER "TIMBER"
ALONG X AND Y
ALONG X
ALONG Y
ALONG Z
N.B. : The broken lines on the monitor are not
identical when drawn on the paper. A standard
format is used for the monitor and depends on
respective zoom.
This standard format (pattern) can be
calculated faster by the computer than the real
line.
MODIFY
GLOBAL SIZE
COLOR
LINE TYPE
EXTREMITY TYPE
THICKNESS
ACTIVE GRAPHIC
LINE -> SURFACE
LINE -> SPLINE
ALTITUDE...
TYPE OF LINE...
-> STANDARD
EL. VALUE
-> LINE "INFO"
EL. STATIC PGM.
->TUBE
EL. LAMELLA...
EL. STAIRCASE...
DOTTED-> Mult. segmt
Mult. segmt->CONTINU
CHANGE LINE START
USER "TIMBER"
-> ONTOP
-> BEHIND
NAME OF GROUP
There are 256 colors available. The elements can
be activated as per their color ("ACTIVATE
ATTRIBUTE") or with ("MODE") can be faded in or
out.
In addition to the 12 standard colores, all other
colores can be set with "CONFIG PLOTTER" by
assigning the correct number. Each line thickness
can also be set with a different color each.
See "cadwork.dir/exe" for the the color palatte.
The number 256 is opaque.
The plotter must be set as HP DesignJ et ...C (color)
AUTOCAD...
cadwork 2d 2.3.1-5
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
0,18 mm
0,25 mm
0.35 mm
0.50 mm
0.70 mm
...
3.00 mm
THICKNESS
Thick. 1
Thick. 2
Thick. 3
Thick. 4
Thick. 5
1 line
3 lines
5 lines
5 lines
5 lines
LINE -> SURFACE
HEIGHT
SAME AS ACTIVE GRAPHIC
(
L
e
f
t

m
e
n
u
)
(Z coordinates)
Thick. 9 5 lines
... ...
The line takes over defined set-up from G1,
G2, G3,...G8. The same effect can be
DISCRETISATION
Divides an arc by small straight segments.
DOTTED -> MULTIPLE SEGMENTS
Converts a broken line to adjoining strokes of visible
and invisible sections. This is useful in order to have
an interrupted line on the paper identical to the one
on the monitor.
MULTIPLE SEGMENTS -> CONTINU
CHANGE LINE START
Exchanges start and end point of a line
Reciprocal function of "STROKES...". Transforms a
broken line to a full line.
With cadwork, it is possible to draw 9 different line
thicknesses on the monitor. With a conventional plotter,
it is possible either by multiple lines (1), or pens of
different thickness (2). With the modern printers
(grid, such as LaserJ et or DesignJ et) the line
thickness on the monitor will be identical on the
paper (3).
pen 1
pen 2
pen 3
pen 4
pen 5
pen 9
...
Monitor
(example)
Option 2 Option 1 Option 3
reached if the required graphic mode is
clicked by the middle key of the mouse.
See chapter 4.8.
Alt. top
Alt. bottom
Alt. pts
LINE -> SPLINE See page 2.3-1
B. STANDARD LINE : MODIFY (continue)
Alt. pts
STANDARD
EL. VALUE
-> LINE "INFO"
EL. STATIC PGM.
EL. LAMELLAS...
EL. STRAIRCASE...
return to standard 1
see 2.3.3, line value
see module "cadastral"
see module "lamella"
see module "staircase"
ALTITUDE BOTTOM
ALTITUDE TOP
ALTITUDE ACTIVE PT
ALT. LINE PTS
Lines and surfaces can be classified by their name.
All elements with the same name can be activated
as followed: "ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE ","LINES",
"L OR S ALONG NAME".
NAME
TYPE OF LINE
-> FRONT / -> BEHIND
See 2.3.2, Surfaces : modify
TRANSFORM CIRCLE -> NODE
See 3.2
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C.) STANDARD LINE : STRETCH
"R" J OINT 1. Activate end of a line
2. "STRETCH" "J OINT"
3. Click end of 2nd line
STRETCH LASSO POINT UNTIL POINT
STRETCH LASSO POINT ALONG VECTOR
STRETCH ACTIVE POINT UNTIL POINT
Active line
Vector
STRETCH ACTIVE POINT ALONG SEGMENT
STRETCH ACTIVE POINT HORIZONTALLY
STRETCH LASSO POINT OFFSET
SHORTCUT KEY :
STRETCH LASSO POINT ALONG ACTIVE SEGMENT
MOVE POINT
MOVE LASSO
UNTIL POINT
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
ALONG SEGMENT
ALONG LINE
ALONG VECTOR
OFFSET
ACTIVE SEGMENT
CLOSE
It is possible to stretch a point of a line separately
using the function 'STRETCH".
STRETCH
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2)
1)
2)
D.) STANDARD LINE : CUT/SOLDER
ROUND CORNER RADIUS
active point rounds off by radius
CHAMFER
ADD POINT
REMOVE POINT
click here new point
point erased
TRIM
- Activate element to be cut off, there must be
an active point
- Define cutting line by 2 points
Active
point
click here
- The side with the active point will remain.
CUT LASSO
SLICE
Cut lines along straight line thru 2 points.
Both sides remain.
After the first corner is rounded, the other corners can
be rounded by same radius with the mouse (M); with
(L), a different radius can be worked out.
CREATE ELEVATION
Active line
CUT HATCHES
Active line Surf. for intersect. pts.
Surface for cutout
If no value is entered, the program selects the biggest
possible radius.
After the first corner is canted off, further corners can
be worked by same value with the mouse (M), with (L)
a different value can be worked out.
REMOVE FROM ACTIVE ELEMENT
ADD POINT
REMOVE POINT
ROUND CORNER RADIUS
CHAMFER
CUT LASSO
CREATE ELEVATION
REMOVE FROM ACT. EL.
CUT HATCHES
TRIM
SLICE <C>
CUT WALL
INTERVAL 2P
EXPLODE
CUT <C>
SOLDER <D>
OPTIONS ...
Surface for cutout
Active line
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Strips the line in its singular segment sections.
INTERRUPT 2P
EXPLODE
CUT
SOLDER
1 Line
2 Lines
2 active lines 1 Line
click here
ABBREVIATION KEY:
ABBREVIATION KEY :
The ends of the lines which are to be soldered, must be joined.
See chapter 4.17-1 "USERP" "DELTA SOLDER"
Makes a line between 2 points visible or invisible.
D.) STANDARD LINE : CUT-SOLDER (continue)
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Invisible outlinings can also be created (opaque)
OUTLINE TYPE
HATCHING TYPE
A surface is a closed line. Wall is a special case : see chapter 3.5 "COPY" "OFFSET"
SURFACE -> LINE
Same as line
A.) SURFACES : MODIFY
SHORTCUT KEY:
OPAQUE / TRANSPARENT
The hatched surfaces can be opaque or transparent.
See next page 'INFRONT' and 'BEHIND'
Factor=1 Factor=0.5
Opaque
Undurchsichtig
2.3.2 SURFACES
GLOBAL SIZE
COLOR
COLOR LINE
COLOR HATCHES
LINE TYPE
THICKNESS
HATCHING TYPE
OPAQUE
ACTIVE GRAPHIC
SURFACE -> LINE
DISCRETISATION
VALUES
ALTITUDE...
TYPE OF SURFACE ...
-> ONTOP
-> BEHIND
NAME
for circles or rectangles
with center)
MODIFY
HEIGHT...
HEIGHT
HEIGHT ACT. POINT
HEIGHT PT. LINE
HEIGHT TOP
HEIGHT BOTTOM
HEIGHT ACT. POINT
HEIGHT PT. LINE
TYPE
"NORMAL"
TYPE
"SURFACE THICK.=0"
No motive,
Opaque
No motive,
Transparent
Filled,
Opaque
With angle and
space "e"
Grey with %age of
black (only for Laser
and DesignJ et)
With angle 2 points
+ space
INSULATION :
see chapter 2.3.4,
Curves
FACTOR
(Value 0. 01 -30.00)
Factor=1 Factor=0.5
FACTOR= n
HATCHING BEHIND
ALIGN HATCHING
R E T U R N
Moves the hatching to
the back. (Independend
from "surface front /
behind")
Aligns the hatching
along the first drawn
segment.
not aligned aligned
Change starting point:
MODIFY
TYPE...
CHANGE SURF. START
COPY
OFFSET...
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ELEMENT "TIMBER 3D" ...
SURFACES : MODIFY (continue)
return to standard surface
see 2.3.3 Line El. value
see "LAMELLA" module
->INFRONT / ->BEHIND
Sequence of objects or surfaces can be determined for
laser or DesignJ et print out.
Invisible
surface
Activate
surface
->INFRONT
MODIFY
SEQUENCE OF DRAWINGS
Basically the program draws the elements under the
following sequence :
- the sequence of lines and surfaces as per their construction
- dimensions
- text
- nodes
->INFRONT, lies over all other elements
->BEHIND, lies under all other elements.
can be exchanged in USERP
"TEXT COVERS NODES" (Chapter 4. 17)
(except dimension, text, nodes, see under).
This function will help to modify defined sufaces in such a manner that these can be taken over by 3D as linear
elements. The following possibilities are available :
will be read in 3D as a section
will be read in 3D as a side view
will be read in 3D as a layout
will be read in 3D as a plate
will be read in 3D as a surface
will be read in 3D as formatted panel
VALUES
Modifies the dimensions of a surface with a center
(rectangle or circle with center).
TYPE ... STANDARD
see "STAIRCASE" module
->STANDARD
EL. VALUE
->SURFACE INFO
EL STRESS PGM...
EL."TIMBER 3D"...<B>
EL. LAMELLA...
EL. STAIRCASE...
SURFACE WITH TH=0
CHANGE BEGIN SURFACE
STANDARD SURFACE
LIN.EL. SECTION VIEW
LIN.EL. SIDE VIEW
LIN.EL. TOP VIEW
PLATE EL. 3D
SURFACE EL. 3D
PANEL EL. SECT. VIEW
PANEL EL. SIDE VIEW
PANEL EL. TOP VIEW
NO CUT
CUT DELETE
CUT SAVE
VOLUME TO CUT
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CUT WALL
CUT DOOR
CUT CAVITY
1st intersecting point = Stop
EXPLODE
Stripe the surface in its individual segment sections
B.) SURFACE : CUT / SOLDER
Same as line
see chapter 2.3.1
N.B. : the hatches are
joined with the profile
REMOVE VIRTUAL
of the surface
CUT WINDOW
a = Soffit
b = Width
REMOVE (ACT.=SOFT)
REMOVE (ACT.=HARD)
CUT HATCHES
Active
surface
surface
Active
surface
Active
Same as line
Same as line
Same as line
(only user TEST)
ADD POINT
REMOVE POINT
ROUND CORNER RADIUS
CHAMFER
CUT LASSO
REMOVE (ACT.=SOFT)
REMOVE (ACT.=HARD)
CUT HATCHES
TRIM
SLICE
CUT WALL
INTERRUPT 2 P
EXPLODE

OPTIONS...
SOLDER (User "TEST")
Toutes Surf.
actif
CUT WALL
CUT CAVITY
CUT DOOR
CUT WINDOW
REMOVE
VIRTUAL
SLICE SURFACE
SOLDER
CUT / SOLDER
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C.) SURFACES : STRETCH
RECTANGLE WITH CENTER
CIRCLE WITH CENTER
RECTANGLE
2.3.3 LINE VALUE / SURFACE VALUE
Same for lines and surfaces with automatic
adjustment for values
LINE VALUE
Indicates the length
of the line
SURFACE VALUE
Indicates the value of
the surface
The element "VALUE" is a group, consisting of a line and a text.
SHIFT TEXT
Same for lines and surfaces
LASSO POINT ... AS PER ACTIVE SEGMENT
SHORTCUT KEY:
Adds factor to measured value
UNTIL POINT
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
AS PER ACT.
SEGMENT
AS PER STRAIGHT 2P
AS PER VECTOR 2P
OFFSET
The text can be modified individually
from a line/surface.
Using the function "STRETCH", it is possible to
shift separately a point of a line (see chapter
2.3.1C, stretch standard line).
STRETCH
ACTIVE POINT
LASSO POINT
ACTIVE
SEGMENT
ADD
LINES
LINE VALUE
SURFACE VALUE
MODIFY
FACTOR
SHIFT
STRETCH
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SPLINE 4 P
2.3.4 CURVES
PARABOLA
Parabola and spline can neither be cut nor soldered.
Same as line
INSULATION
The parabola is defined
by the length L
and the deflection F.
The spline 4P is a polynom of 2 gradients. All conics
(parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas) can be drawn by
this. Definition :
- Spline tangent to the straights 1-3 and 2-3.
- Spline goes through the points 1, 2 and 4.
- Point 4 must be inside the triangle 1-2-3.
1 Line, 1 segment
multiple segments
GLOBAL SIZE - ELLIPSE
LINE -> SURFACE
DISCRETISATION
3 POINTS
2 PTS + F
See 2.3.2, Surfaces: modify
See 2.3.2, Surfaces: modify
See 2.3.-51, Surfaces: modify
Enter factor,
for example 0.5
SPLINE
Interval
GLOBAL SIZE
COLOR
HATCH TYPE
TYPE EXTREMITY
THICKNESS
AS ACTIVE GRAPHIC
LINE -> SURFACE
LINE -> SPLINE
DISCRETISATION
ALTITUDE ...
TYPE OF LINE ...
NAME OF GROUP
-> ONTOP
-> BEHIND
PARABOLA ...
SPLINE 4P
INSULATION
SPLINE
Before modifying curves, you must do
"discretisation" (Menu MODIFY/TYPE OF LINE) !
ADD
LINES
MODIFY
STRETCH
CUT SOLDER
MODIFY
GLOBAL SIZE
AS PER Y
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Following symbols can be drawn (without space bar):
TEXT SYMBOLS
Activate TEXT
A text can be activated by its 5 points within the rectangle the text is situated in.
The mouse snaps to the nearest point to determine the active point.
2.4.1 ADD TEXT
HORIZONTAL
2 POINTS
HORIZONTAL CENTERED
2.4.2 MODIFY TEXT
SEVERAL LINES
VERTICAL ->TOP VERTICAL ->DOWN
LINE+TEXT
COORD. X,Y COORD. X,Y,Z
FACTOR HEIGHT
HEIGHT
GLOBAL SIZE
THICKNESS
TEXT -> SURFACE
Settings for line spacing : see. capture 4.14 "MOD GR"
1.8xheight
First line <Return>
Second Line
TEXT
The height of several texts can be changed at the
same time without moving the text.
changes the text height only
Thick. 1
Thick. 2
Changes the global size of a text
Changes text into a surface. The text content can
not be changed anymore afterwards. This function
works only with font 5 and 6 (Helvetia). (see next
page)
SPECIAL TEXT
Date and path are updated automatically.
SHORTCUT KEY:
ADD
TEXT...
HORIZONTAL <T>
2PT
HORIZ. CENTERED
SEVERAL LINES
VERTICAL->UP
VERTICAL->DOWN
LINE+TEXT
TEXT "SPEZIAL"
COORDINATES X,Y
COORDINATES X,Y,Z
MODIFIZIEREN
GLOBAL SIZE
FACTOR HEIGHT
COLOR
HEIGHT
THICKNESS
FONT
WIDTH/HEIGHT
ANGLE
OPAQUE...
TEXT <T>
TEXT -> SURFACE
ALONG ACTIVE GR.
ALIGN TEXT
ROTATE TEXT
Frame is not plotted !
PATH + FILE NAME
FILE NAME
DATE (TT-MM-J J J J )
DATE (TT-MM-J J )
DATE (MM-TT-J J )
NO LASER FRAME Activate laser frame bef ore
adding text
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UNIVERS
TIMES
COURIER
Arial
BerhardMod BT
Garamond
Times New Roman
Lithograph
MODIFY
FONT
good print quality
good print quality and good screen display quality
Outline
proportional
Outline+filled in
Menu visible only in "USER" "TEST" mode.
Font printed only if printer type is set to "Windows"
Menu visible only in "USER" "TEST" mode. (No support, no guaranty)
Font printed only if printer type is set to "Windows"
This menue varies according the installed "Windows" fonts
MODIFY WIDTH/HEIGHT MODIFY ANGLE
ALIGN TEXT
OPAQUE...
WIDTH / HEIGHT 1.5
WIDTH / HEIGHT 0.8
transparent
opaque standard
opaque narrow
Several texts can be aligned according to a point
eighter with left, centerd or right alignemend. (Text
must be activated)
ANGLE 0
ANGLE 20
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Test 2
Test 1Test 2
DYNAMIC TEXT PROCESSING IN THE DRAWING
Curser
click !
click (M) !
modifies the text modifies the text
Rectangle with (L) click !
click !
SOLDER TEXT
Starting positiion
Drawn :
<F3>
Drawn : Meier
Date : 11-08-1999
Time : 15:58:54
PATH : h:\users\user\projekte\test\test.2d
This text has been imported from Word
<- BACKSPACE
This mode is activated if the "TEXT" is activated by the middle key of the mouse. The curser
takes a new shape ( ). Now the text can be written or modified, provided the (M) key is placed
directly on the desired text.
TEXT
The sections of a text can be erased or shifted by putting a lasso on the same. By "<- BACKSPACE" will
be separated and by the (M) key will be set on a new space.
The sections of the text can also be copied. Put a lasso on the desired section and place it on the desired space
with a click of (M) key, same as above.
At the end of a line, press RETURN to start with the next line, same as a Typewriter.
In order to shift a text dynamically, click the same with (M) key. The activated text will be replaced by a
rectangle of the same size. Now this rectangle can be dynamically shifted by shifting mode, according to a mode
displayed in the comment line.
Result
J oins an active text with another text desired. The total of the symbols can not exeed 120 caracters.
Only 1 text can be active..
Example :
CUT
SOLDER TEXT
1 Text is active
Result :
Click on Text to be added to the
active text
ADD TEXT SPECIAL WITH KEYBOARD OPTION <F3>
USER
DATE
TIME
PATH
BUFFER WINDOWS
It is possible to add a text special while typing a regular text by pressing the<F3>-key at the desired
location.
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V
H V P
Dimension line
--> Points and
Anchor point
--> Points and
Reference point
--> Points and
Text dimension
--> Points and
2.5 DIMENSION
ACTIVATE "DIMENSION" ALTERABLE PARAMETER
: Size + type of end symbol
: Anchor point distance
: Length of anchor
PARALLEL 2P
VERTICAL
HORIZONTAL
SERIES
RADIUS
ANGLE
PROJ ECTED
FACTOR
A.) DIMENSION : ADD
b
c d
e f
g h
a
ARC
ABBREVIATION KEY :
Abbreviation key :
Abbreviation key :
Abbreviation key :
This distance can be entered by key at the moment of
placing dimension
A "series" dimension consists of single
dimensions, which are joined together. The
single dimension can be separated from the
group with "UNGROUP".
With "GROUP", these can be joined again.
During the creation of the dimension, the last
point can be cancelled with <9>.
The function "factor" can determine the size of
a factor by placing the letter F in front of the
dimension, which will multiply the new
dimension with that factor (f.ex. F=1/cos slope)
Direction of rotation can be set in "USERP" "UNITS"
ADD
DIMENSIONS...
PARALLEL 2P
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
PROJ ECTED
ARC
RADIUS
ANGLE
FACTOR
<DISTANCE>
DISTANCE
DISTANCE + SUM
SUM
HORIZ. SERIES <H>
VERTI. SERIES <V>
PARAL. SERIES <P>
PROJ . SERIES
AS PER ACTIVE LINE
DMIN FOR ACTIVE LINE
ABS. VERTICAL <Z>
ABS. AS PER 2P
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VERTICAL ELEVATION ELEVATION PER 2P
MODIFY TEXT CONTENT
END SYMBOL TYPE
TEXT "DIMENSION" SHIFT
NO. OF DECIMALS
Activate only text
(click text)
ANCHOR LENGTH
MODIFY DIMENSION LENGTH
ANCHOR POINT DISTANCE
B.) DIMENSION : MODIFY
Activate text
either with (L) or
CENTER TEXT
A vertical elevation consisting of a text and a triangle
symbol. The content of the text can be changed if
activated.
With SUM/DISTANCE, only distances, sums or
both of the serie dimensions can be shown. The initial
value must be known.
AS PER ACTIVE LINE
You can do a dimension "PARALLEL SERIES" as per an active line.
this function searches for an intersecting point between an active
per their color. The colors of the unwanted lines can also be indicated
in "MOD GR" "DIMENSION" "COLOR AS PER LINE".
In order to define the reference point required for the dimension,
line and the drawing.
Active line
Points considered
SHORTCUT KEY :
The option "DIMEN FOR ACT. LINE" allows to indicate a min. distance
between 2 points which should be considered.
DELETE 1 DIMENSION
ADD 1 DIMENSION
directly with (M) to
move
With the function "MODE", the unwanted lines can be faded out as
(DISTANCE) (SUM) (DISTANCE+SUM)
MODIFY
TEXT ...
GENERAL COLOR...
SYMBOL SIZE
SYMBOL TYPE
ANCHOR POINT DISTANCE
NB DECIMALES
ANCHORAGE LENGTH
DIMENSION LENGTH
CENTER TEXTS
ACTIVE GRAPHIC
DEL : 1 DIMENSION
ADD : 1 DIMENSION
DIMENSION->LINE (only Usertype "TIMBER")
elevation dim. only
SIZE
ADD VALUE
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of the dimension
STRETCH REFERENCE POINT
STRETCH REFERENCE POINT BY LASSO
STRETCH DIMENSION LINE
Example : stretch by lasso as per X to 2m
(surface and dimension active)
C.) DIMENSION : STRETCH
STRETCH DIMENSION OF NODES
Reference point
= active point
STRETCH ANCHOR POINT
D.) DIMENSION : TYPE STEEL CONCRETE / TIMBER
The units M(c) and M(t) lead to the following sizes of dimension : if the value >1m, the dimension
If the number 3 is entered in "NO. OF DECIMALS", in case of M(concrete), the program will round
will be given in meters with decimals.
Meter "concrete"
Meter "timber"
.
up to 5mm (exponential). In case of M(timber), the mm will not be rounded up but will be displayed as exponent.
ABBREVIATION KEY :
ADD VALUE (ELEVATION): END SYMBOL TYPE FOR ELEVATIONS
(Upper Menu) UNIT
[m] (CONCRETE)
[m] (TIMBER)
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2.6 NODES
The nodes are the points that can be
activated and modified (not like the
SYMBOL TYPE
ACTIVATE NODES
The nodes can be activated only at its center
The nodes can neither be cut nor soldered.
INTERVALS ON LINE
Places nodes on an active line at an interval or
with a sub section
NODES COORDINATES
HORIZONTAL COORDINATE 10.0
VERTICAL COORDINATE 8.0
OPAQUE - TRANSPARENT
ANGLE
Type for "cadaster" module
OUTPUT ->NODE LIST
Coordinates local-global : see chapter 4.17
auxiliary points).
THICKNESS
Generates a list of nodes including their coordinates
and write a file name "node.dat"
SHORTCUT KEY :
A.) NODES : ADD
B.) NODES : MODIFY
It remains a reminder < i
Asks for the number of sub divisions
and calculates their value
INTERVALS + NUMBER
NAME
The name and code of the node will only be visible
in INFO (information of the element at the bottom of
right menu on your screen) or in the node list.
GLOBAL SIZE
SIZE FACTOR
COLOR
COLOR OPAQUE
THICKNESS
SYMBOL TYPE
SIZE
ANGLE
OPAQUE
CODE
ACTIVE GRAPHIC
NAME
NUMBER NAME
ALTITUDE
NODE TYPE...
ADD
NODES...
ON POINT
LOCAL COORDINATES
GLOBAL COORDINATES
INTERVALS ON LINE
INTERVALS + NUMBER
INTERVALS QUOTED
ON CENTER GROUP
SUB SECTIONS
DISTANCE
MODIFY
-> STANDARD
-> SHAFT
-> "INFO" NODES
-> EL. STRESS PGM...
(Not valid with nodes)
(Only if node is opaque)
back to normal node
s. Module "GEP"
s. Module "GIS"
The nodes cannot be stretched. If activated within
a lasso along with other elements, when shifted, these
will also shift.
STRETCH
CUT SOLDER
OUTPUT
-> NODE LIST
COLOR IF OPAQUE
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Details
Project
a_1.2d
a_2.2d
a_3.2d
Divers
DRAWING "READ ONLY"
LINE FILE (.2dl)
See manual "lamella"
Filename : xxxxxx.2d
While loading external drawing,
one must note :
1) layer of the same scale will
be superimposed
2) layer of the different scale will
be ignored or loaded with a
Drawing 1 :
current drawing
Drawing 2 :
drawing to load
Filename : xxxxxx.2dl
changed scale (the actual
size remains).
Group as per number :
Group as per name :
1) layer with different scale will
be ignored or loaded with changed
scale (the actual scale remains).
"LAYER HANDLING"
new drawing 1
-> new layer
Loads a 2D drawing with no possibility to modify (cannot be activated, moved or deleted).
This can be useful for projects with common backgrounds for example. Can be saved under a reference
and can always be deleted under "FILE, SAVE AS..., DELETE REFERENCE".
2.7 ADD FILE
"2D-FILE" "WITH FINDER"
"2D-FILE" "NAME" File name : xxx.2d
ADD
FILE...
2D-FILE
WITH NAME
WITH FINDER
LAYER ALONG NUMBER
LAYER ALONG NAME
ZERO POINT FIX
"READ-ONLY"-FILE
2DL-FILE
TEXT-FILE
DXF/DWG-FILE
GROUND POINTS
NAME OF EXTERNAL FILE (<RETURN> -> CANCEL) : xxx
Enter file name
move to
one higher "dir. "
Shows other
drives (PC only)
opens directory
opens file
List by Name
asc-/desending
Opens by typing
name
cadwork 2d 2.7-2
mm cm m
1 10 1000
TEXT FILE
Write contents of a text file in a 2D drawing.
DXF FILE File name : xxxxxx.dxf
Filename : xxxxxx.txt
select scale
Unit AutoCAD
Factor
DXF files allow to exchange data between different CAD programs. They have the information of
every element within the drawing (points, surfaces, lines, texts...). When a DXF file is to be loaded,
one can choose the quality of the data exchange. A same element is not described in the same way in
system A or in system B.
Cadwork keeps up with the structures used by Autodesk (AutoCAD) to be compatible with AutoCAD
and other CAD programs.
It is recommended not to load a DXF file from an open cadwork 2d drawing, because the existant
drawing can be destroyed.
By double click with the left mouse key (L) on the icon of the DXF file, it will open automatically with
cadwork 2d.
While opening, there are a few questions to be answered. Default values are proposed and can be
valued by hitting RETURN (or the right mouse key (R)).
The lecture is always done with the scale 1:1. This scale can be changed...
maximum factor 1000 ! see
below...
If there is an existing file "init.2d" in the current directory, the settings of this file will
automatically be used to open the DXF file. If not, they will be taken from the init.2d file of
the directory ...cadwork.cat/ 2d.
Below shows how to correspond between Cadwork and AutoCAD. These factors should be
used:
Many CAD systems (for ex. AutoCAD), do not know scales. Therefore, one must work with units.
The value is to be defined by the user. For every lecture of a DXF file with cadwork, a multiplying
factor is required.
ALL LAYERS
SCALE
1:1
1:10
1:20
1:50
Z ALL
2.7-3 cadwork 2d
11:ign. 21:ign. 32:ign. 51 ign. 81: Y 82:
12:ign. (= 3964959mm) (= 461853mm)
001 = No
X 83 : Z
X
Y X
Y
X
Y
Y,X
X
Y
X,Y
WILD - KERN
Example :
Explanation :
(North)
(East)
The list can be created by storing from geometry, text
editor or table calculation in text format.
Result from cadwork :
Example :
List of points Y, X in the national axis system (Switzerland)
Coordinates X,Y,Z or Y,X,Z ?
Coord. syst. Engineer Coord. syst. Geometrician
GROUND POINTS
The column code Nr. 90 is automatically changed in color.
Only the column code Nr. 46 is automatically changed in color. WILD GRE3
WILD GRE1
They can be read by texts (Ascii) - files.
The list can be from a geometrician or be
generated with a text editor or table calculations
in text format. These different texts must be
separated with tabulators.
Ground points are not only recognized by
"cadwork road", but can also be read by
"cadwork 2d". These nodes are read with their
corresponding height.
Nb color CodeY X Z
Nb colorX Y Z
Nb code X Y Z
Nb X Y Z
X Y Z
cadwork 2d 2.8-1
N
ing arch examples
window. 2dc
auto sani
porsche. 2dc renault.2dc ...
.. .
catalog_2d
The elements as a group with name can be filed under a
catalog and can be called by "ADD" "EL.CATALOG".
The original file will be either under current directory or
under the directory user/cadwork.cat/catalog_2D.
2.8 CATALOG ELEMENTS
DIRECTORY
FILE
1. Level
2. Level
3. Level
CATALOG NAME
SYMBOLS BY FINDER
The directories and files
are differenciated by
"Finder" as follows :
REFERENCE BLOCK
SHORTCUT KEY :
VIEW CATALOG ELEMENT
SAVE THE CATALOG ELEMENTS: RECALL THE CATALOG ELEMENTS:
catalog_2d
ing arch examples
window. 2dc
sani auto
renault.2dc porsche. 2dc
If a name in finder is clicked by the middle mouse key (M), the element will be visible without being
loaded.
To load the element you want, just click on it with the left key (R).
OUTPUT
ELEM->CATALOG
CATALOG 2D
CURRENT DIR
ADD
CATALOG...
CATALOG NAME <N>
CATALOG PARAM <N+>
REFERENCE BLOCK
The name of the catalog will be in the directory /USERS/USER/CADWORK.CAT/CATALOG 2D,
or in the current directory. The content of the catalog can be listed by "ADD"/"CATALOG"/.../"BY FINDER"
The referred catalogs are similar to the catalogs with name. However, the last ones will be loaded in the
drawing and will be stored there. The referred will stay linked with the originals. If something is
changed in this original, all drawings in this section of the catalog will be changed accordingly.
Compared to "CATALOG NAME" the "REFERENCE BLOCK" cannot be separated (UNGROUP).
RECALL REFERENCE ELEMENTS : SAVE REFERENCE ELEMENTS :
ADD
CATALOGS...
BLOCK REFERENCE
WITH NAME
WITH "FINDER"
"FINDER" CURRENT DIR
NAME CURRENT DIR
OUTPUT
ELEM->CATALOG NAME
CATALOG 2D
CURRENT DIR
2.8-2 / 2.9-1 cadwork 2d
C Control +
+ V Control
X Control +
COPY - PASTE (KEYBOARD FUNCTION)
STEEL PROFILE as per SZS C5
STEEL PROFILE as per SZS C5 3 views
SZS 9.1
2.9 STEEL CONSTRUCTION
SCREWS SZS
The catalog SZS
9.1 is not included
in the cadwork 2D
program and must
be purchased
separately !
ADD
STEEL...
STEEL PROFILE
STEEL PROFILE 3A
BOLTS SZS
SZS 9.1
Copy active elements into the Clipboard-folder "...\temp\clipboard" in a file with the name clipboard...2dc c.
Active elements remain in the original file.
Paste clipboard-file into actual file. If working in "User Timber", the clipboard number can
be specified.
= COPY
= CUT
= PASTE
Copy active elements into the Clipboard-folder "...\temp\clipboard" in a file with the name clipboard...2dc c.
Active elements will be deleted in the original file.
cadwork 2d 3.1 / 3.2-1
9
3. RIGHT MENU
3.1 UNDO
The last operation of most functions can be cancelled by the function "UNDO". The same is valid with <9>.
3.2 ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE
LINES...
TEXT ...
DIMENSIONS...
NODES...
PLOTTER FRAME
See chapter 2.1 Plotter frame
For example : erases the last segment of a line or a surface while creating.
SHORTCUT KEY :
ACTIVATE +/-
After 'ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE' is called for, activate
additionally by <+> or disactivate by <-> as per
attribute. No need to do the same individually by the
mouse key (L).
GROUPS...
Indicates the groups available.
Desired group can be activated.
Activates the elements in addition to already activated
objects as per desired attribute.
LASSO LAYER
OPTIONS...
...CIRCLES (ALL LAYERS)
In order to change circle to nodes,
activate all circles and then change
them by MODIFY.
see corresponding modules
ALL LINES
ALL SURFACES
SURF ALONG COL HATCHES
LINE ALONG COLOR
LINE ALONG BROKEN L
LINE ALONG THICKNESS
LINE ALONG END TYPE
LINE ALONG NB POINTS
HATCHING-TYPE
L OR S ALONG NAME
CIRCLES (ALL LAYERS)
ALL NODES
NODES ALONG COLOR
NODES ALONG THICK.
NODES ALONG SIZE
NODES ALONG TYPE
NODES ALONG NAMES
NODES ALONG CODE
ALL ALONG COLOR
ALL ALONG COL.HACH.
ALL ALONG THICKN.
ELEM. IN SURFACE
CIRCLES CW
RECTANGLES CW
DXF'VIEWPORT LINES
CORRECT TEXT
If this function is activated, all the layers of
the same scale will be available by
"ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE" or lasso.
(one can enter only
the beginning of a
text)
"a, "o, "u -> ,, (DXF)
with "User Test"
Allows to activate elements as per some criteria (attributes) within the same layer. The function
"LASSO LAYER" (or MULTI LAYER) gives the possibility to activate elements as per some criteria,
which are not in the same layer, but must have the same scale.
ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE
LINES
TEXTS...
DIMENSIONS...
NODES...
GROUPS
REF BLOCK
PLOTTER FRAME
LASSO LAYER
REINFORCEMENT
NET
CADASTER
EL. INFO
OPTIONS...
ALL TEXTS
TEXT ALONG COLOR
TEXT ALONG THICKNESS
TEXT ALONG FONT
TEXT ALONG SIZE
TEXT ALONG CONTENTS
TEXT ALONG NB
CARACT
ALL DIMENSIONS
DIMENSION ALONG
COLOR
DIMENSION ALONG TYPE
cadwork 2d 3.3 / 3.4-1
8
Delete
3.3 ADD
3.4 DELETE
All active elements will be erased.
It is possible to "UNDO" the
function "DELETE" with <9>.
Creates a new element
SHORTCUT KEYS :
LINES
TEXTS
DIMENSIONS
NODES
FILES
CATALOGS
BITMAP
REINFORCEMENT <A>
NET <B>
GEP...
GPW...
GIS...
STEEL
ARCHITECTURE <I>
See 2.3
See 2.4
See 2.5
See 2.6
See 2.7
See 2.8
See module "bitm ap"
See "Reinforcement" module
See "Net" module
See "GEP" module
See "GPW" module
See "GIS" module
See "Steel" module
See "Architecture" module
DELETE
UNDO
ADD
cadwork 2d 3.5-1
5 m
2 m
-4 m
2 m
1 m
1
2
P
P
1
2
1 2
1
2
P
P
6
(5x)
(Standard 1x)
3.5 COPY
COPY TRANSLATION
horizontal (vertical),
until point
horizontal (vertical),
approximate value
as per straight 2P,
until point
as per straight 2P,
approximate value
Offset
(vertical to straight)
as per vector 2P
COPY ROTATION
Angle 2 points Angle value
One can copy an active element once or various times.
SYMMETRY
Horizontal Vertical
Straight 2 points
NUMBER OF COPIES
as per active segment
SHORTCUT KEY :
UNTIL POINT
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
AS PER ACT. SEGMENT
AS PER STRAIGHT 2P
AS PER VECTOR 2P
OFFSET
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
STRAIGHT LINE 2P
COPY
TRANSLATION
ROTATION
SYMMETRY
OTHER LAYER

NUMBER OF COPIES

ALONG THE LINE
OFFSET COPY...

COPY LASSO
ANGLE VALUE
ANGLE 2P
cadwork 2d 3.5-2
ALONG LINE
COPY LASSO
OFFSET->LINE
OFFSET->SURFACE
simple wall
OFFSET-> 2 SURFACES
wall + insulation
OFFSET->2 WALLS
double skin
(L) : outside or inside
(L) : outside or inside
(M) : line = axis
WITH ROTATION
WITHOUT ROTATION
The reference element of the offset copy can be
OFFSET->SURFACE
recovered by "UNDO".
ANOTHER LAYER
Copies the active element at the same place and of
the same scale on an another layer.
COPY OFFSET...
OFFSET->2 LINES
(L) : inside or outside
3.5 COPY (continue)
cadwork 2d 3.6-1
"E"
+
+
Z
X Y
E
I
N
P
R
S
X
Y
Z
G
R
P
E
R
N
R R
N N
4
4 X
4 X
T
EX
T
3.6 MOVE
Shifts active elements, will not modify or copy.
SLIDE TRANSLATION
Allows to combine dynamically, shift, rotation, symmetry, etc.
If only one element should be shifted, this can be carried out directly in the slide mode by clicking the element
with the middle key of the mouse (M).
KEYBOARD FOR OPERATIONS :
SPACE
Projects an object to another at a space E
- Activate the segment on one point
- Shift the object near to the point, then (E)
- Indicate space E. The object will be placed as
NEXT POINT
ROTATION
per given space from the point.
SLIDE AS PER
curser
SLIDE AS PER ACTIVE SEGMENT
curser
SLIDE ROTATION
Carries out a dynamic rotation from a point.
ROTATION BY ABBREVIATION KEY
The element is rotated in such way, that the active
side will lie either horizontally (X) or vertically (Y).
This function can also be used for texts.
If the proper point is not activated, it can be changed without
leaving the function.
PROJ ECTION
This means a precise position of a point on a segment.
5
4
G
R
TRANSLATION
ROTATION
SYMMETRY
OTHER LAYER
ALONG Z AXIS
ALONG LINE
SLIDE TRANSLATION
SLIDE ROTATION
Same as COPY, see 3.5
Same as COPY, see 3.5
Same as COPY, see 3.5
shifts active elements into another layer
slides the active elements into 3rd dimension (height)
Same as COPY, see 3.5
Space
Intersecting point
Next point will be active
Projection
Rotation approx. 90 degrees
Horizontal symmetry
Horizontal slide
Vertical slide
Parallel slide active segment
MOVE
Short cut
keyboard :
cadwork 2d 3.7 / 3.8 / 3.9-1
3.7 GROUP
3.8 UNGROUP
"GROUP" joins all active elements in one group.
If an element of this group is activated, it will activate all elements.
By the function "UNGROUP" a group can be dissolved. The individual elements of the previous group can then
be individually activated.
click here
the elements are in one group. If one
point of the wheel is activated, all
To activate the wheel and spokes,
click "GROUP"
the elements are not in one group.
If one point of the wheel is activated
EXAMPLE :
3.9 STRETCH
See description of the basic elements.
GROUPED NOT GROUPED
By <->an element can be cut from a group in order to modify, shift, delete ...
A group can be filed under a name by "MODIFY" "GROUP NAME". They can be activated by 'ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE"
"GROUP..." from time to time. A single element can also be grouped by name.
If only one element out of a group should be shifted or modified, it will be an advantage to activate the particular
element of this group and use Shift and the (-) key. By doing this, the other elements of the group will be inactivated
the spokes will be active the spokes will not be active
without dissolving the group. Another solution is to click on GROUP with the middle mouse key (M) (red), which enables
the same possibility to work on an element without dissolving the group.
LINES
SURFACES
LINE VALUE
CURVES
TEXTS
DIMENSIONS
NODES
see chapter 2.3.1
see chapter 2.3.2
see chapter 2.3.3
see chapter 2.3.4
cannot be stretched
see chapter 2.5
cannot be stretched
cadwork 2d 3.10 / 3.11 / 3.12-1
3.10 MODIFY
3.11 CUT / SOLDER
3.12 AUXILIARY LINES
The auxiliary lines replace provisional pencil lines. These cannot be activated.
Attention : while saving, the auxiliary lines will not be stored.
This function enables to modify the attribute of the active elements.
See description of the basic elements :
This function enables to cut, cut off and solder active elements.
See description of the basic elements :
GROUPS
The possibility to modify elements depends on the type of elements included in a group. If all elements are of the
same type (for ex. all lines), every possibility of modifications (basic functions) proper this group will be available.
However, if several types of elements are joined in a group, only the general values can be modified (global
size, color, thickness, name of the group, in front and behind).
Naming groups
It is possible to divide the groups according to names in order to activate it by "ACTIVATE ATTRIBUTE" "GROUPS".
Also the same name can be used for various groups in order to activate them together. Single elements can
also be put together in a group and have a name.
See description of the basic elements : chapter 2.2 - auxiliary lines.
LINES
SURFACES
LINE VALUE
CURVES
TEXTS
DIMENSIONS
NODES
PLOTTER FRAME
LASER FRAME
see chapter 2.3.1
see chapter 2.3.2
see chapter 2.3.3
see chapter 2.3.4
see chapter 2.4
see chapter 2.5
see chapter 2.6
see chapter 2.1
see chapter 2.1
LINES
SURFACES
LINE VALUE
CURVES
TEXTS
DIMENSIONS
NODES
see chapter 2.3.1
see chapter 2.3.2
cannot be cut
cannot be cut
see chapter 2.4
cannot be cut
cannot be cut
cadwork 2d 3.13-1
3.13 OUTPUT
Saves all visible elements as DXF or DWG-file for
interface with AutoCad, Speedikon, etc.
Saves all visible elements as external 2D-drawing
( xxxx.2d)
see chapter 2.6 - nodes
see "reinforcement" module
see "lattice" module
see "cadaster" module
DRAWING -> 2D
ONLY SURFACE -> 3D
ALL -> 3D
-> DXF/DWG-FILE
ELEM -> CATALOG NAME
-> NODE LIST
-> STEEL LIST
-> LATTICE LIST
GEP...
EL. "INFO"
DYNAMIC ARRAYS
OPTIONS...
1) Activate elements in the drawing. While reading
catalog elements, the active point will be the
reference point.
2) Select right menu, select required directory and
enter the name of the element.
Saves all visible surfaces as 3D-File (xxxx.3ds).
Saves all visible elements in a file by cadwork-format
xxxx.3ds. in order to read these in a 3D drawing
considering the same height.
See chapter 2.8 - catalog
-> DIMENSION LIST see "wall + dimensions"
Do not mix up with "FILE", "SAVE AS...", which saves
all elements, included invisible elements and layers.
see "cadaster" module
-> STEEL LIST see "steel"
see "reinforcement" module
DEBUG
->"CEDRUS 2"FILE
->"NILIST" FILE
->"TIFF" FILE
->2DL-FILE
DRAWING -> 2D
ALL -> 3D
ONLY SURFACE -> 3D
-> DXF /DWG FILE
LAMELLA FILE
ELEM -> CATALOG NAME
-> NODE LIST
-> STEEL LIST
-> LATTICE LIST
-> NAME LIST

-> DIMENSION LIST
GEP...
GPW...
GIS...
TABLES
OPTIONS ...
Saves all elements with a name in a text file.
-> NAME LIST
Shows the number of the version cadwork 2D.
Shows also the elements used in the drawing as
well as the maximum limits. See also "SWAP".
OUTPUT
cadwork 2d 3.14-1
0.2 mm
0.2 mm
0. 25 mm
0.65 mm
0. 25 mm
0. 25 mm
Epsilon
3.14 PLOT
SELECT PLOTTER
OPTIONS - EPSILON PLOTTER :
For the elements of thickness 2, the plotter draws 3
lines side by side. The distance between these lines is
EPSILON. The standard is 0.2 mm.
As an option, 0.25 mm thick pens are used.
DRAWING -> PLOTTER
DRAWING -> LASER
OPTIONS - PLOTTER SPEED
OPTIONS - PLOTTER FACTOR
OPTIONS - * LONG PLOT
Determines the speed of the plotter pen.
Creates a plot file : xxxxxxx.plt
The drawing can be enlarged or reduced on the plotter,
without modifying on the screen. (Instead of activating
plotter frame is bigger than 1m 60.
Without * : cut drawing in pieces to 1m 60.
With * : send the drawing in one piece.
SORT OUT PENS (only pen-plot)
The function "SORT OUT PENS" classifies the plot-file
according to the pens. This allows not to change pens
unnecessarily while plotting.
(creates file xxxx.tr1-xxxx.tr8 and deletes same)
PEN ALONG THICKNESS
PEN ALONG COLOR
Only for the plotter HP DraftMaster, if the
PLOT/LASER DIRECT
A.) SET-UP : PLOTTER-PEN
This function allows to
allocate a plot-pen for each
cadwork color.
Thickness of the line is
reached by several strokes
on top of each other
- thickness 1 = 1 stroke
- thickness 2 = 3 strokes
- thickness 3 = 5 strokes
...
Example : thickness 1 -> pen 1, thickness 2 -> pen 2, ...
Creates a HPGL-file for LaserJ et : xxxxxxx.las. The
of 1st and last page in order to carry out printing.
program asks for the name of file and also the numbers
This function associates a pen to every thickness on
screen. The colors are ignored.
OPTIONS...
SELECT LASER
frame and using "MODIFY").
DRAWING -> PLOT
DRAWING -> LASER
PLOT DIRECT
LASER DIRECT
SELECT PLOTTER
PLOTTER SET-UP
ADD LASER FRAME
SELECT LASER
LASER SET-UP
OPTIONS...
PLOTTER EPSILON
CORNERS BROKEN LINE
PLOTTER FACTOR
PLOTTER SPEED
LONG PLOT
COLOR PEN
1 CYAN 1
2 BLUE 2
3 GREEN 3
4 GREY 4
5 RED 5
6 BROWN 6
7 YELLOW 7
8 WHITE 8
9 DARK GREEN 9
10 ORANGE 10
11 VIOLET 11
12 DARK RED 12
Sends the files directly to the plotter / laser.
The file format is to be selected in "SELECT
PLOTTER". It will be written in the current
directory and named "plotter.plt" (plot file) or
"laser.las" (laser file).
A printing file can be separated in 3 parts.
"Top line" ->settings for format, lines, colors;
"End"->graphisme+printing commands;
The menus WITH TOP LINE and WITH END allow to
create partial plots to join outside of cadwork :
Unix: command "cat"
Windows: with an editor.
Enlargement factor of plots on the plotter.
PLOT HP A3
BENSON
HP DRAFTPRO
HP DRAFTMASTER
MUTOH
HP DESIGNJ ET
HP DESIGNJ ET COL.
WINDOWS B/W
WINDOWS COLOR
Output of all plot Files in
HPGL-2 format, except for
Benson (BGL)
Printer that are running with
Windows- drivers. (Windows
only)
Pen plotter black & white
Pen lplotter color
LASERJ ET (HPGL2)
WINDOWS B/W
WINDOWS COLOR
Printer that are running on
windows drivers.(Windows only)
HP printer or HP compatible.
PLOTTER FACTOR
WITH START
WITH END
PLOTTER SET-UP
ALONG COLOR
ALONG THICKNESS
SORT PENS
OPTIONS...
cadwork 2d 3.14-2
B.) SET-UP : PLOTTER TYPE DESIGNJ ET (HPGL2)
C.) CONFIGURATION : LASER PRINTER
For each cadwork color (1 to
12) a plotter color (1 to 256)
and a thickness of the line can
be defined.
For the thicknesses 2 to 9 on
the monitor, the thicknesses
on the plotter can be defined.
The thickness 1 is used only
In order to plot in black/white,
just press the indicated button.
The color setups will stay
stored.
This option enables to draw
with matching colors and lines
thicknesses on the monitor and
plotter.
During this setup, the upper
part of the window will stay
inactive.
(Replaces previous mode :
"PENS ALONG THICKNESS").
when the button "Thick.monitor
= thick.plotter" is active.
BLACK/WHITE PLOTTER
Above menu is the same for the black/white plotter. The column "Color plotter" is replaced by "Grey tone plotter".
Therefore, every color on the monitor can be filed with desired grey tone (%age quote of black).
See above "BLACK/WHITE PLOTTER".
The choice of 255 colors can
be found in the following file
Quit menu without
considering the
changes
Quit menu
considering the
changes
Remark :
The plotter color 0 (zero)
does not draw on the paper.
The color 256 is neutral (same
as paper) and opaque (covers
all).
3.14 PLOT (continue)
"palette_cw_no.2d".
Cancel OK
cadwork 2d 3.15
3.15 FILE
SAVE UNDER NEW NAME
INIT.2D
PREVIOUS VERSION
BLOCK ***.2dc
DELETE REFERENCE
SAVE PREFERENCE
Creates a new 2d file with a new name.
Saves the current file with all contents as a init.2d into
the directory .../ userprofil/ 2d.
Creates a new file, but saving it under the old version.
Saves the current file as a catalog element into the current
directory as: xxx.2dc
If a "read-only" file is saved during the lecture as a
reference, this function allows to delete it.
Creates a new file named xxx.2di with all the current
settings.
This file can be saved in the current directory or in the
directory .../ userprofile/ 2d/config_2d.
LOAD PREFERENCE
Loads the required settings of a file with a name
xxx.2di.
FILE
QUIT AND SAVE
SAVE
SAVE AS...
SAVE UNDER NEW NAME
INIT.2D
PREVIOUS VERSION
BLOCK * * * .2dc
DELETE REFERENCE
PREFERENCE...
SAVE PREFERENCE
LOAD PREF...
CURRENT DIR
USERPROFILE
QUIT WITHOUT SAVING
G1- G8
CONFIG. PLOTTER
CONFIG. LASER
USERPROFILE
BROKEN LINES USER
CONTINUE
cadwork 2d 4.1-1
Display : see chapter 1.1
Description of the layer : see chapter 1.6
4.1 LAYER
ACTIVATE LAYER
ADD LAYER
RENAME / NEW NUMBER
ONE LAYER VISIBLE
LAYER VISIBLE - INVISIBLE
Select in the right menu and enter the answer :
ALL LAYERS VISIBLE
Except the selected layer, all other will be faded out.
All elements in the selected layer can be faded in or out.
All elements from all layers will be visible.
LAYER VISIBLE - INVISIBLE FROM... TO...
Fades in or out a group of layers, from 1st ... to can
be selected.
DEFINE 3D PLANE
which contains the objects from one layer.
to place these vertically at the right place in 3D.
See also "Architecture" and cadwork 3D.
If defined before doing "OUTPUT" "3D ELEMENT", this
function enables to define a "2d plane" in cadwork 3D,
Example: Walls have been drawn in 2D in different
layers. To simplify further designing in 3D, it is possible
TOP LAYER
LIST -> TEXT
Writes in a 2D drawing a layer list with the text scale.
GROUP LAYER
Merges all elements of a serie of layers in one layer
of the same scale.
Mode "LASSO-LAYER"
DEFINE GROUPS / DETAIL OF GROUPS
ACTIVATE LAYER
ADD LAYER
DELETE ONE LAYER
DELETE FROM ... TO ...
PURGE LAYER
RENAME LAYER
NEW NUMBER LAYER
GROUP LAYERS
VISIBILITY
VISIBLE FROM ... TO ...
INVISIBLE FROM ... TO ...
SINGLE LAYER
ACTIVE LAYER UNIQUE
ALL LAYERS VISIBLE
OPTIONS...
The contents of the "TOP LAYER" will be
printed on top of all layers. The invisible texts
and surfaces will overlap all other works with
LaserJ et and DesignJ et.
It is possible to define 3 superior layers, the
3rd will be ontop of the 2nd and the 2nd
ontop of the 1st layer.
1 * Standard 1:10
2 layout 1:50
4 section A-A 1:20
5 * details 1:5
20 * heading 1:1 1:1
ACTIVE LAYER UNIQUE
Only active layer remains visible.
"DEFINE GROUPS": various layers can be grouped
under the same name. The structure of layers is not
changed. This name appears in the layer command.
If "DETAIL OF GROUPS" is active, every layer
appears in the layer command.
4. LEFT & UPPER MENU
LAYER
DEFINE 3D PLANE...
DEFINE GROUP...
TOP LAYER...
LIST -> TEXT
The layer is activated with a click by mouse key (M).
This allows to activate elements in various layers
with same scale.
You can also change from one layer
to another by clicking onto an
element from a different layer.
Set USERPROFILE to "Change layer
click"
USERP.
Change layer click
NO LAYER :
NAME LAYER :
SCALE OF THE NEW LAYER
Choose scale in the
right menue bar
DELETE LAYER
DELETE LAYER FROM..TO
Deletes several layers.
Caution : the entire content of
the layer will be deleted !
Choose in right menu bar
cadwork 2d 4.2/4.3/4.4/4.5/4.6-1
4.6 WINDOW
4.2 SCALE
Window "ZOOM ALL"
The size of texts, nodes and dimensions are independent from scale, because they are
defined in millimeters [mm] on paper when generated. On the other hand, lines and
surfaces are drawn in real dimensions and can be put in other scales. Therefore, do not
change the scale of a layer after the dimensions and texts are entered. If the scale is
changed, it will not change the real size of the objects (coordinates, dimensions) but only
the total size on the drawing. As texts and dimensions are also considered as objects,
the size of them will also change. Therefore, these have to be newly accommodated.
Modifies the scale of the active layer.
Changes the scale of all layers (often used after loading a DXF file).
4.3 UNIT 4.4 PLOT
4.5 SWAP
Changes the size of the PLOTTER frame -> see chap. 2.1
The SWAP window shows all information about the
amount and size of the different elements used in the
current drawing.
With these commands, a second window can be added which
can be manipulated independently from the first window. To
modify an element, it must be activated in the window that
the modification is executed.
If the second window is active, the "Window" menu will be
colored red.
When the main window is active ("WINDOW" is white), the small
window can be used to define the zoom : click on "Z+" and indicate
the zone to be zoomed in the small window. The selected zone appears
in the big window.
with the pressed left
mouse key, you can stretch
this window.
The button <w> allows to fade in or out the second window.
SCALE
1:1
1:10
1:20
1:50
1:100
1:200
1:500
1:1000
1:VALUE
ALL LAYER
UNITS
[mm]
[cm]
[m]
[m] (STEEL / CONCRETE)
[m] (TIMBER)
[in] (1'-3 1/2")
GRAD (DEG)
RADIANT (RAD)
NEUGRAD (GON)
PERCENT (%)
POSITIVE ROT.
NEGATIVE ROT.
PLOT
SWAP
WINDOW
WINDOW Z ALL
WINDOW LASSO
-> 2 SCREENS
cadwork 2d 4.7 / 4.8 / 4.9-1
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Y'
X'
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Cursor C
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4.7 PAN(orama)
orama : Shifts the drawing on the monitor by indicating two points. PAN
REFERENCE
Curser Curser
Curser C
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X'- Y'
The drawing can also be moved with the 4 arrow keys on the keyboard.
With the middle mouse button (M) you can select the percentage of the moving on the screen (25% 50% 75%).
4.8 REFERENCE
DRAWING NORMAL DRAWING TURNED
The direction is defined with two
points or a value.
(L)
(M)
Activates or disactivates the
function.
The reference point can be turned without influencing the coordinate system. This function cannot
be used for bitmaps.
Application: rotation of a drawing.
white
:
drawing in normal position
red : drawing turned
4.9 X'- Y'
(L)
(M)
Changes between normal and
inclined position.
Inclination of curser cross is defined
with two points or angle.
white
:red :
Cross of curser horizontal, vertical
Cross of curser inclined
The curser cross can be slanted as needed with either the definition of two points or by entering
an angle. This change influences the functions as ADD lines, texts, dimensions ...
CURSER CROSS NORMAL CURSER CROSS INCLINED
cadwork 2d 4.10 / 4.11 / 4.12/4.13-1
4.10 GRID
4.12 TEXT
If a text is activated in text mode, the function will be automatically changed over to "MODIFY
"TEXT CONTENTS". In this mode (red), the lasso activates only the texts.
With a double click (L) on the text, you can edit the text without being in text mode.
4.11 GEP (see manual GEP)
GRID
GRID NR: 1
DISTANCE MAIN GRID
TRANSLATION
ROTATION
LAST GRID
DISTANCE SECOND. GRID
TRANSLATION
ROTATION
DELETE SECOND. GRID
white: Grid not visible
red: Grid visible
6 different grid settings can be setup.
GRID VISIBLE GRID ROTATED
Menu modify grid settings
Grid visible / not visible (L)
(M)
TEXT white : text mode inactive (Standard)
red : text mode active (activate with left mouse)
yellow : text mode dynamic active (activate with right mouse)
DYNAMIC TEXT PROCESSING
see capter 2.4
4.13 LASSOP(oints)
LASSOP ACTIVE LASSOP INACTIVE
With LASSOP inaktiv (white), only elements that are
entirely inside the lasso (draged with the mouse) can be
activated. With active LASSOP (red) at least one point of
en element needs to be inside the lasso to activate it.
Lasso
All triangles are activated
Lasso
One triangle only is activated
white: LASSOP inaktiv
red: LASSOP aktiv
LASSOP
not for User Timber
cadwork 2d 4.13/4.14-1
MOD GR
G1 G5
G2 G6
G3 G7
G4 G8
MATCH
LINES DIMENSIONS
SURFACES
TEXTS
NODES
POSITION (LATTICE)
FIELD (LATTICE)
LATTICE
CATASTER
WALL ELEMENTS
LINE COLOR
LINE TYPE
LINE THICKNESS
END TYPE
ALTITUDE BOTTOM
ALTITUDE TOP
HATCHING COLOR
HATCHING TYPE
TEXT HEIGHT
TEXT THICKNESS
TEXT COLOR
TEXT FONT
TEXT WIDTH/HEIGHT
TEXT ANGLE
TEXT OPAQUE
INTERLINE
COLOR
THICKNESS
TYPE
SIZE
OPAQUE
CODE
SYMBOL SIZE
SYMBOL TYPE
ANCHOR LENGTH
ANCHOR PT DISTANCE
ABS. SYMBOL TYPE
ABS. ANCHOR LENGTH
ABS. ANCHOR PT DIST.
NB. DECIMALS
COLOR
COLOR ALONG LINE
TEXT HEIGHT
TEXT THICKNESS
TEXT COLOR
TEXT FONT
WIDTH/HEIGHT
ANGLE
OPAQUE...
If pressed on "MOD GR" with the middle mouse
button (M), the setup will be displayed on the
monitor.
DISPLAY GRAPHISM 1-8
ELEMENT "VALUE"
4.14 MODE GR, G1-G8: MATCH, PREFERENCES
8 Grafic modes, G1-G8 are available.
The 8 mostly used settings for graphical display can be preset and recalled.
Left mouse button: Activate a graphic mode.
Middle mouse button: Changes the active element into the settings of the choosen graphic mode.
Right mouse button: Changes the graphic mode with the settings of the active element.
With MOD GR, the active Graphic mode (G1-G8) can be modified.
The settings are only changed in the actual drawing.
Already defined elements will not be changed automatiaclly to a modified
graphic mode.
If a value shall be changed to be available also in future drawings, the
changes should be made in the file ...\cadwork.cat\userprofile\2d\init.2d.
See chapter 3.15 for additional information on how to load or save file
preferences.
MATCH is a temporary graphic mode in addition to G1 to G8 to use existing attributes of a graphic
in order to continue with those attributes without changing the permanent settings in G1 to G8.
Left mouse button: MATCH on(red)/off(white) . Activates MATCH instead G1-G8.
Middle mouse button: Changes the active elements into MATCH mode settings.
Right mouse button: Changes the MATCH settings with the settings of the active element.
LINES
SURFACES
TEXTS
DIMENSIONS
NODES
POSITION (LATTICE)
FIELD (LATTICE)
LATTICE
CATASTER
WALL ELEMENTS
ELEMENT VALUE
DISPLAY GRAPH. 1-8
Definitions chap. 2.3.1
Definitions chap. 2.3.2
Definitions chap. 2.4
Definitions chap. 2.6
Definition chap. 2.3.3
Definitions chap. 2.5
TEXT...
CONCRETE MODULE
See specific. manuals
cadwork 2d 4.15 / 4.16-1
Sz Rz
Z+ Z-
Z ALL
MODE
SM RM
Z ALL
draws everything in the
graphic window
= enlarge
4.16 MODE, SaveMode / RecallMode
Z+ : positive zoom (or key "+")
ZP recalls previous zoom
With (L) shows all elements, with (M) all elements outlined (quicker), with (R) zoom all on active elements only.
With (L) shows real zoom like on plot, with (M) outlined, with (R) real zoom of drawing centered on monitor.
SM (MODE) saves only elements faded in as per
Sz saves current zoom
Rz recalls saved zoom
Z- : negative zoom (or key "-")
ZPP recalls pre-previous zoom
= reduce
REAL Z
Sz Rz
Z+ Z-
PZ PPZ
Z ALL
SM RM
SM RM
4.15 ZOOM
MODE function.
RM red: recalls the saved MODES
RM white: all elements visible
Z ALL
MODE
Move frame keeping
left mouse buttom
(L) pressed.
From 20' 000 points upwards, the Z ALL
function shows the drawing outlined
(simplified) -> press REDRAW afterwards
With right mouse button on Z ALL on active elements
only
Save Mode / Recall Mode
Allows to fade in or out different groups or elements.
The function "SM" saves the current view on the screen.
With (R) "RM" all elements appear on the screen.
When clicking on "RM" with (M), the saved view is shown on
the screen.
As soon as the function "SM" is activated, the color of "RM"
changes from white to red.
AUX. LINES
POINTS ELEMENTS
HATCHING
TEXT
DIMENSION
NODES
BITMAPS
GROUP...
- ACTIVE ELEM. <*>
- INACTIVE ELEM. </>
+ ALL ELEM. <J >
ELEM. ALONG COLOR...
LATTICE
REINFORCMENT POS.
REINFORCMENT FIELD
GEP...
GPW...
GIS...
OPTIONS...
PLOTTER FRAME
LASER FRAME
ZERO POINT
NODE NAMES
INTERNAL BLOCK
ELEMENT ALONG NAME
cadwork 2d 4.17-1
4.17 USERP(rofile)
LOCAL COORD. (ZERO POINT)
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Global coord. = (0.0;0.0 )
local coord.
Horiz.
Example :
dependent to the
with reference to
TYPE USER
The local zero point
The program always
global zero point.
refers to the local
zero point, which is
global zero point.
LIMIT THICKNESS LINE
Defines from which zoom factor the line thickness
should be displayed on the monitor
0: thickness always visible
1: real zoom
AUTHORISATION CODE
Allows to enter or change the code in order to
use other modules
USER
Shows online help to a specific
menu if resting with the curser for
more than 2 seconds on it
(MOVE DRAWING)
The drawing will be moved in function of the
indicated values (X and Y), defining the new
coordinate system.
Example
:
Point landscape theodolite:
This menu can be directly attained from the top status line.
10: visible only when Z+ on a detail
USER TIMBER
Activates new functions which
are still under test. Only for
advanced users
USER
USER TEST
USER BEGINNER
USER HELP
Fade out some functions for
easy access of program
Activates specific functions for
timber construction users
USERP
TYP USER...
USER TEST
USER BEGINNER
USER HELP
USER TIMBER
AUTHORISATION CODE
LANGUAGE...
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
ITALIANO
ESPANOL
CESKY/CZECH
LIMIT SCREEN THICKNESS
LOCAL COORD.
DEFINE REFERENCE POINT
MOVE DRAWING
ROTATE REF. POINT
REF.POINT NOT ROT.
REF.POINT ROTATED
LAYER CHANGE CLICK
TEXT COVERS NODES
DIMENS. COVERS LINES
AUX. LINES ON TOP
OPTIONS...
SAVE INTERVAL
COLOR AUX. LINES
COLOR AUX. POINTS
COLOR "READONLY"
BIG CHARACTER MENU
STANDARD TEXT
ACTIVATE HATCHING
LINE TYPE U1-U20
DELTA FOR SOLDER
LATTICE DIN
REINFORCEMENT in mm
LAYER ALONG NAME
FUNCTIONS F1-F12
BACKGROUND WHITE
USER
cadwork 2d 4.17-2
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COLOR AUXILIARY LINES
BIG CHARACTER MENU
With this function, the color of the auxiliary lines
can be changed.
This function changes between big and small
display of the menus.
CHANGE LAYER CLICK
Allows the possibility to change the layer by clicking
on an element of another layer.
If this mode is inactive, the elements of a different
layer cannot be activated.
TEXT COVERS NODE
Allows the possibility that texts cover the nodes
or the other way round.
LINE TYPE U1-U10
10 types of lines can be personally defined
See page 2.3.1-4
DELTA FOR SOLDER
In order to solder lines, the maximum gap in [mm]
between the lines can be defined.
STANDARD DIMENSION
ACTIVATE HATCHING
If active, the surfaces with hatches or full can be
activated by clicking on the inside of the surface
DIMENSION COVERS LINE
SAVE INTERVAL
Allows to change the time in minutes
between the automatic savings of the file.
COLOR "READONLY"
Allows to select another color for the drawings
"READONLY".
LAYERS ALONG NAME
The layers are shown only by their name (no
numbers)
FUNCTIONS F1-F12
In this menu you can define the functions for the
keyboard keys F1-F12.
AUXILIARY LINES ON TOP
Auxiliary lines are either in front or behind the
drawing.
4.17 USERP. (continue)
DIMENSION COVERS LINE
DIMENSION COVERS LINE
STANDARD DIM. STANDARD DIM.
By activating this mode, the dimensions will be
set in such a way, that they can be read from left
to right and from bottom to top (from right).
Otherwise it depends on the way they were
created.
cadwork 2d 4.18-1
ALPHA
4.18 ALPHA (FOR UNIX USERS ONLY)
HP-VUE - Computer In the cadwork drawing
ALPHA
By ALPHA it is possible to go out of the drawing into the back window of the cadwork without closing
the drawing (for changing into another drawing, plot, etc.). In order to return to the drawing, activate
equivalent drawing by the mouse and press <ENTER> or (R) right key.

WINDOWS
The cadwork window can be reduced by using the following symbol
and recalled by clicking on the cadwork symbol with the left mouse key (L).
WINDOWS
It is advisable to quit the drawing by
generating "ALPHA" with the middle
mouse key (M). This will save the drawing
before leaving it (with (L) not).
cadwork 2d 4.19 / 4.20-1
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4.19 MEASURE
DIRECT DISTANCE
PROJ ECTED DISTANCE
RADIUS ARC
LOCAL COORD. POINT
GLOBAL COORD. POINT
ANGLE 3P
SURFACE ACT. ELEM.
LENGTH ACTIVE LINE
4.20 REDRAW
Displays global coordinates X, Y and Z of a
selected point and also how they are stored
Displays the local coordinates X, Y and Z of a
selected point (Z = height).
COORD. ON LINE
Displays on the monitor the measured distances, angles, lengths and surfaces of active elements
or selected points. The displayed dimension units are the same as the setup in 'USERP" 'UNITS"
(see chapter 4.3).
Store dimensions
All measured values can be stored by <F2> and <F3>.
The answer to an required value for entry or texts can
be used again.
The positioning of the zero point can be defined in
"USERP" "LOCAL COORD."
(file xxxx.2D, file DXF, file surface) (Z = height).
CENTER OF GRAVITY
of an active surface. If several surfaces are active, the
Introduces a node on the place of the center of gravity
Calculates the length of all active lines/segments.
indicated in m2, cm2 and mm2).
elements. (With User type "Timber" the result will be
Calculates the total surface of all activated surface
3 selected points :
Defines the angle by
Gives the distance between 2 points :
Distance = length of the line
DX = horizontal length
DY = vertical length
Always click the point by
the left mouse key (L).
Indicates the distance of 2
projected points on a straight
line defined by 2 points.
Introduces an arc to a selected radius.
node will be placed on the center of gravity of all surfaces.
DIRECT DISTANCE
PROJ ECTED DISTANCE
ARC RADIUS
LOCAL COORD OF POINT
GLOBAL COORD POINT
COORD INTERMED.
ANGLE 3 POINTS
ACTIVE ELEM. SURFACE
CENTER OF GRAVITY
ACTIVE ELEM. LENGTH
KM ACTIVE LINE
KM ACTIVE LINE -TO
SLOPE
GISEMENT
ANGLE WITH HORIZ.
Calculates the altitude of a selected point on an active line.
KM ACTIVE LINE
The measured distance is from the beginning of the
line (=km 0) to the indicated point.
SLOPE
Calculates the slope of a line in %.
GISEMENT
The calculated angle is the
result between a line and
North. The sense of rotation is
the opposite of the watch
arrows. The unit is in
DEGREES.
ANGLE WITH HORIZ.
Measures the angle between a line and
a horizontal (positive rotation like
watch arrows).
MEASURE
REDRAW
This function rebuilds the drawing on the monitor. Everything will be newly drawn
(picture top up). If the drawing holds a lot of surfaces and texts, the new drawing
can be worked out very quickly by clicking REDRAW with middle mouse button (M).
cadwork 2d 5.1-1
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"MODE" "- ELEMENT INACTIVE"
"MODE" "- ELEMENT ACTIVE"
"ADD" "REINFORCEMENT" / User "Timber" : angle dimension
"ADD" "NET" / User "Timber" : modify linear element
cuts the active line
solders the active lines together
draws an auxiliary line parallel to an edge with space as per choice
"ADD" "SURFACE"
"MOVE" "SLIDE TRANSLATION" of active elements
"ADD" "DIMENSION" "HORIZONTAL SERIES"
"MODE" + "ALL ELEMENTS"
"ADD" "Architecture" / User "Timber" : -
"ADD" "NODES"
"ADD" "STANDARD LINE"
draws a mid-point (auxiliary line) between 2 points
"ADD" "CATALOG"
"ADD" "CIRCULAR SURFACE" without hatches / User "Timber" : "MEASURE"
"ADD" "DIMENSION" "PARALLEL 2 POINTS"
Place a position point in slide mode at the center of the monitor / User "Timber" : perpendicular aux. line
"MOVE" "SLIDE ROTATION" of active elements
draws an auxiliary line on an edge / segment
"ADD" "TEXT HORIZONTAL" or "MODIFY" "TEXT CONTENTS"
starts "PI" programs
"ADD" "DIMENSION" "VERTICAL SERIES"
window visible / invisible
draws a horizontal auxiliary line on a point
draws a vertical auxiliary line on a point
"ADD" "DIMENSION" "TOP NODES" "ELEVATION"
"AUXILIARY LINE"
"MODIFY"
copies an element or a dimension value in a temporary storage
calls back element or dimension value from temporary storage
"MOVE" "ROTATION"
"COPY"
"STRETCH"
"DELETE"
"UNDO" last operation / undoes last segment of a line /
surface which is just drawn (returns to previous point)
copies active elements in a temporary storage for transfer to 3D-program
"Z +" (ZOOM)
inactivates all elements of a group except the first activated element (with active point / segment)
which can be modified, moved, deleted without cutting the group (or with (M) on GROUP -> red)
Zooms directly on the selected laser frame (enter number). The key "0" is for the plotter frame
allows "paging" on the monitor (move zoom, PAN)
shows this list of keys on the monitor. Can be printed
copies visible elelments in a temporary storage for transfer to 3D-program
space key makes a "REDRAW"
5.1 ABBREVIATION KEYBOARD
draws an auxiliary circle with center on arc or circle
"MOVE" "TRANSLATION"
"Z -" (ZOOM)
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cadwork 2d 5.2-1
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5.2 RECOGNITION POINTS BY KEYBOARD (if required)
A.) MOUSE
(L)
(M)
(R)
Snaps to nearest point
Stays at the position of the curser
return to menu
(unless other options in comment line)
B.) KEYBOARD
indicates global coordinates
indicates relative coordinates for the point next to curser
intersecting point of 2 lines / segments next to curser
midpoint of 2 points
aims the nearest point to curser
enters a size in X or Y direction or as per active edge
shifts parallel to X - axis
shifts parallel to Y - axis
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absolute angle
shifts parallel to active segment