CADPower

CADPower Commands

Compute Running Distance / Perimeter: CP_Perimetr – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_PERIMETER command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander allows users to calculate running distances, perimeters, and areas by selecting points or objects such as lines, polylines, and circles. The command dynamically displays the cumulative distance and area while points are being selected, making it a practical tool for real-time measurements. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Compute running distance/perimeter Key features include: Benefits: With CP_PERIMETER, users can quickly and accurately measure distances, perimeters, and areas, improving efficiency in site planning, structural design, and utility mapping.

Display Drawing Statistics: CP_DWG_STAT – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_DWG_STAT command in CADPower provides a comprehensive report of various statistics from the current drawing. This tool is essential for analyzing drawing composition, identifying potential issues, and optimizing CAD data organization. It is compatible with industry-leading CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, ensuring broad accessibility for CAD professionals. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Display Drawing Statistics Key features include: Benefits: The CP_DWG_STAT command in CADPower is a must-have tool for CAD managers and drafters, providing valuable insights to streamline drawing performance and ensure data integrity.

Compute Center of Gravity: CP_CGRAV – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_CGRAV command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander enables users to calculate the center of gravity (CG) of closed polyline objects. This tool is essential for mass distribution analysis, structural design, and layout optimization by determining the exact geometric centroid of polygonal shapes. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Compute Center of Gravity Key features include: Benefits: With CP_CGRAV, users can efficiently calculate and visualize the center of gravity, ensuring better design integrity and mass distribution in their CAD projects.

Display Angle Between Two Lines: CP_ANGLE – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_ANGLE command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander provides a quick and convenient way to measure and display the angle between two selected lines. This tool helps users analyze geometric relationships in their drawings without manual calculations or additional tools. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Display angle between two lines Key features include: Benefits: With CP_ANGLE, users can quickly determine angles between objects, ensuring accurate layouts and precise geometric relationships across their CAD projects.

Compute Surface Area of 3DFACEs: CP_SURFAREA – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_SURFAREA command in CADPower calculates the surface area of 3DFACE and SOLID objects with ease. This tool is essential for accurately determining surface areas for design, analysis, and material estimation tasks. It is compatible with popular CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, providing flexibility across different project requirements. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Compute Surface Area of 3DFACEs Key features include: Benefits: The CP_SURFAREA command in CADPower is a vital tool for professionals in civil engineering, architecture, and construction who need quick and precise surface area calculations for various design applications.

Calculator: CP_CALCPOWER – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_CALCPOWER command in CADPower provides a versatile, built-in calculator designed specifically for CAD users. This command is compatible with leading CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, making complex calculations and unit conversions more accessible without leaving your CAD environment. CADPower -> Inquiry Tools -> Inquiry Tools -> Calculator Key features include: Benefits: The CP_CALCPOWER command in CADPower enhances productivity by streamlining both simple and advanced calculations within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, making it a must-have tool for engineers, architects, and designers.

Circles Based on Radius: CP_CIRCFILTER – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_CIRCFILTER command in CADPower allows users to filter circles based on their radius with precision and ease. This tool is highly useful for selecting or isolating circular objects that match specific dimensional criteria. It is fully compatible with industry-leading CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, providing flexibility across different design environments. CADPower -> Selection Tools -> Selection Tools -> Circles based on radius Key features include: Benefits: The CP_CIRCFILTER command in CADPower is an essential tool for efficiently managing circular elements, making tasks like identifying pipes, holes, and structural components faster and more accurate.

Put Last CADPower Selection in ‘previous’ Sel.set: CP_LASTSEL – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_LASTSEL command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander allows users to retrieve and reuse the most recently selected or processed objects from a CADPower command. This command stores the last selection set in internal memory and makes it available as the active (previous) selection set for subsequent operations, enhancing productivity and workflow efficiency. CADPower -> Selection Tools -> Selection Tools -> Put last CADPower selection in ‘previous’ sel.set Key features include: Benefits: With CP_LASTSEL, users can save time and effort by retrieving the last CADPower selection set instantly, streamlining CAD operations and object management.

Select Current Style: ID_SS24 – CADPower Command

Summary The ID_SS24 command in CADPower for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander allows users to select objects based on the currently active style. This command streamlines the selection process by automatically identifying and selecting entities that match the current text, dimension, or table style, improving efficiency in style-based editing and document standardization. CADPower -> Selection Tools -> Selection Tools -> Select Current Style Key features include: Benefits: With ID_SS24, users can quickly isolate and manage objects based on style properties, ensuring design consistency and efficiency across drawings.

Select Current Layer: CP_SL – CADPower Command

Summary The CP_SL command in CADPower provides a quick and efficient way to set the current layer by selecting an entity or choosing from a layer list. This tool is compatible with popular CAD platforms like BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, simplifying layer management for streamlined drawing workflows. CADPower -> Selection Tools -> Selection Tools -> Select Current Layer Key features include: Benefits: The CP_SL command in CADPower makes layer management intuitive and efficient in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander, allowing you to focus more on design and less on technical adjustments.

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