Format¶
The Format settings in VektorCAD help you define the appearance of the sheet and drawing entities. This includes configuring the sheet layout and customizing line, text, and dimension styles for a consistent and professional output.
Sheet Format¶
Customize the visual and structural properties of your drawing sheet.
Sheet Size¶
Select from standard sheet sizes such as A4, A3, A2, A1, and A0 based on your drawing requirements.
Sheet Orientation¶
Choose between Portrait or Landscape orientation depending on the layout of your drawing.
Drawing Scale¶
Set the scale for your sheet (e.g., 1:1, 1:2, 1:5). This ensures that your printed drawing maintains the correct proportions.
Sheet Color¶
Select a background color for the sheet. This can help differentiate sheets or match industry presentation standards.
Sheet Border¶
Enable or disable sheet borders and configure their thickness and style for print-friendly output.
Entity Format¶
Configure the appearance and behavior of individual drawing elements.
Layer¶
Assign entities to different layers to organize complex drawings. Control visibility, lock status, and styling per layer.
Color¶
Set the stroke or fill color of entities. You can use layer color, or override with a specific one.
Thickness¶
Define line thickness (in mm) for different entities. Thicker lines can be used for outlines or emphasis.
Stroke¶
Choose the line type (e.g., solid, dashed, dotted). VektorCAD also supports custom stroke patterns.
Text Style¶
Configure font family, height, width factor, and alignment for all text elements.
Dimension Style¶
Set dimension units, arrow style, text position, and precision. Apply standard conventions for mechanical or architectural drawings.
Hatch Style¶
Define patterns and spacing for hatch fills. You can choose standard hatching or add custom styles for section views.