General CAD toolsCAD Features for Civil Engineering

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the diverse range of CAD features available in our software for civil engineering. Designed to enhance both productivity and precision, our tools cater to users at every skill level. From fundamental drawing elements to advanced editing tools, our software equips you with everything needed to bring your civil engineering projects to life. These CAD features are part of all our new software packages, with the exception of AutoPlotter Viewer.

Explore our detailed categories below to discover list of features that can assist you in creating, modifying, and perfecting your drawings with ease and efficiency.

Power-packed with ADVANCED FeaturesFeatures

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Basic Drawing Elements

Basic drawing elements form the backbone of any CAD based Civil Engineering design. These tools enable the creation of fundamental shapes, serving as the starting point for more complex drawings.
Tools
Line
Polyline
Circle
Arc
Rectangle
Ellipse
Polygon
Sketch
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Dimension Style

Dimension styles enable precise and clear dimensioning in your drawings. By using a range of dimension types, you can effectively communicate measurements and ensure that all elements of your drawing are accurately represented.
Tools
Linear
Aligned
Ordinate
Radial
Diametric
Angular
Leader
Auto-Dimension
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Text Style

Text style tools allow you to control the appearance and format of text within your drawings. These features help you maintain consistency and clarity when adding annotations or labels, ensuring your designs are easy to read and professionally presented.
Tools
Single Line
Multi-Line
Text along Arc
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Editing Tools

Editing tools provide the flexibility needed to modify and refine your drawings. They enable you to make adjustments, enhance details, and optimize your drawings efficiently.
Tools
Move
Copy
Rotate
Scale
Mirror
Offset
Erase
Fillet
Chamfer
Trim
Extend
Break
Join
Divide
Explode
Edit Polyline
Select Similar
Match Properties
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Layer Management

Layer management is vital for organizing and controlling the visibility of different elements within your drawing. Proper use of layers helps maintain a clean and manageable workflow, making complex drawings easier to handle.
Tools
Layer Properties
Lock
Unlock
Layer On
Layer Off
Make Current
Match Layer
Layer Order
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Specialty Drawing Tools

Specialty drawing tools enable the creation of unique and complex shapes. These features are essential for advanced drawing tasks that require intricate detail and precision.
Tools
Construction Line
Ray
Multiline
Spline
Spiral
Point
Arrow
Polygon
Hatch
Building Corner
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Measurement Tools

Measurement tools are essential for ensuring precision in your designs. These tools help you accurately determine distances and areas within your drawings, providing the accuracy needed for effective planning and execution.
Tools
Measure Distance
Measure Area
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Properties and Selection

Accessing and modifying object properties, along with using selection filters, allows for precise control over the attributes and selection criteria of drawing elements. This enhances both efficiency and accuracy in your drawing generation process.
Tools
Properties
Selection Filter
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Point and Line Styles

Defining point and multiline styles standardizes the appearance of points and lines in your drawings. This ensures a cohesive and professional look throughout your drawings.
Tools
Point Style
Multiline Style
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Paste and Clipboard Management

Clipboard management tools organize the process of reusing and maintaining consistency across your drawings. These features help you efficiently handle elements that need to be copied or moved within your drawing.
Tools
Paste
Paste to Original
Paste as Block
Cut
Copy
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Drawing Options and Layouts

Drawing options and layout tools help you manage different views of your drawing. These features enhance organization and presentation, making it easier to handle complex drawings.
Tools
Drawing Options
Layouts
Viewport
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Insert Tools

Insert tools allow for the integration of external content into your drawings. These features expand the possibilities of your design by incorporating external elements, such as blocks and images.
Tools
Insert Block
Insert Image
Create Block
AutoGIS
AutoGIS is your go-to solution for advanced mapping and geographic data management. Designed with civil engineering and surveying professionals in mind, AutoGIS allows you to load basemaps and ortho images. It offers powerful mapping tools, including polygon extraction and attribute creation, ensuring that your maps are both detailed and informative. Once your mapping project is complete, you can easily export your data to popular GIS formats, making it simple to share and integrate with other systems.
    Key Features:
  • Load basemaps and ortho images
  • Perform detailed mapping and polygon extraction
  • Create and manage attributes
  • Export maps to popular GIS formats
AutoPlotter Viewer
AutoPlotter Viewer is an essential CAD tool designed for users who need to view and make minor edits to their drawings without the full complexity of a standard CAD package. In addition to its lighter feature set for creating and modifying drawings, AutoPlotter Viewer includes a specialized function to export your drawings to KML/KMZ formats, making it an ideal tool for users who need to integrate drawings with geographic information systems.
    Key Features:
  • Lightweight CAD tool for creating and modifying drawings
  • Export drawings to KML/KMZ format for GIS integration

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