Summary

The GT_AUTOPAN command in GeoTools enables users to draw 2D or 3D polylines with an automatic edge-panning feature, allowing smooth navigation beyond the current screen view in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

GeoTool -> Polyline Tools -> Create/Edit -> Draw 2d/3d polylines with auto-edge panning

Key Features Include:

• Auto-Pan for Continuous Drawing:
  • Automatically scrolls the view when the cursor approaches the screen edge, making it ideal for heads-up digitizing and large-scale polyline creation.
• Customizable Panning Settings:
  • Pan Activation Threshold – Defines the screen edge width (percentage) where auto-pan should trigger.
  • Pan Displacement – Sets how far (percentage of screen width) the view should shift when panning.
• Polyline Type Selection:
  • Choose to create 2D polylines or 3D polylines based on project requirements.
• Coordinate Entry Modes:
  • Geographic (Lat-Long) – Uses latitude, longitude, and height-based input.
  • Non-Geographic – Standard coordinate system for general CAD drawings.
• On/Off Toggle for AutoPan:
  • Enable or disable the auto-pan feature as per user preference.

Benefits:

This tool is especially useful for cartographers, GIS professionals, and CAD users working on large maps, site plans, and complex polylines that extend beyond the current display.