SimCam Interface

SimCam Interface

The SimCam interface is designed to be intuitive and allows you to create 2D drawings and generate toolpaths efficiently.

Main Layout

Area	Description
Drawing Area	Central canvas for creating and editing geometries
Toolbar	Drawing and editing tools
Properties Panel	Properties of selected element
Object Tree	Hierarchical list of all elements
Command Console	Coordinate and command input

Navigation Tools

• Zoom: Mouse wheel or +/-
• Pan: Middle click + drag
• Zoom Window: Z + area selection
• Zoom All: Double click wheel or Home

Selection Modes

• Single: Click on object
• Multiple: Ctrl + Click
• Window: Drag left to right (only fully enclosed objects)
• Crossing: Drag right to left (also partially enclosed objects)

Grid and Snap

The grid helps with precise alignment:

• F7: Show/Hide grid
• F9: Toggle grid snap
• F3: Object snap (endpoint, midpoint, center, intersection)