Workflow

From drawing to machine data

The software lets the user create a project, draw points and paths, review the geometry, and store the data required by the control application. It works as a compact educational CAD/CAM layer for the prototype.

The main idea is traceability: each drawing action can be followed from the screen to the saved coordinates and then to the driver software that controls the router.

Design software structure diagram
Original structure diagram for the design application.

Core features

Main design operations

Project creation

Creates a clean workspace with the dimensions and data needed for a new cutting project.

Project loading

Opens saved work either from the project list or directly from a file, keeping the drawing workflow simple.

Mouse drawing

Allows points and paths to be placed directly on the working area.

Point variables

Displays the coordinates and point data that define the cutting path.

Path preview

Shows the drawn geometry before it is sent to the CNC driver.

Data storage

Keeps project information organized so the driver can interpret the cutting path.

Screens and diagrams

Design software reference images

CNCAD tools panel

Tools panel

Controls used to build and edit the design.

Mouse drawing workflow diagram

Mouse drawing

Diagram showing how points are captured from the workspace.

Graphing software flow diagram

Plotting flow

Relationship between drawing actions and generated data.

CNCAD design software example screen

Example screen

Design workspace with an active cutting project.

CNCAD design software second example screen

Project example

Saved design data shown inside the software interface.

Point variables screen

Point variables

Coordinate values used to describe each point in the path.

Fullscreen graphing view

Fullscreen graphing

Expanded view for inspecting the drawn geometry.

Graphing view with tools panel

Graph with tools

Workspace view with the tool panel visible.

Animated references

Workflow demos

New project workflow animation

New project

Creating a project before drawing the tool path.

Open project workflow animation

Open project

Loading an existing project into the workspace.

Mouse drawing animation

Mouse drawing

Capturing points directly from user interaction.

Tools description animation

Tool descriptions

Interface controls used during design.

Point variables animation

Point data

How point variables support the saved cutting path.

Graphing workflow animation

Graphing flow

Visual flow from drawing to path preview.

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