SDBOX Manual

Tools

A clean guide to the SDBOX tools for drafting, editing, calculations, documentation and plotting.

From everyday drafting tasks to more demanding workflows, you will find organized tools that help you complete drawings faster, more clearly and with greater accuracy.

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Images – Pdf

Import, manage, and use images or PDF files as drawing references and documentation.

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Texts

Commands and settings for text, annotations, and structured drawing documentation.

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Dimensions

Create and edit dimensions with consistent formatting and clear readability.

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Hatch patterns

Hatch patterns and fills for areas, boundaries, and thematic drawing presentation.

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Lines

Line tools, line types, and drafting commands for clean technical drawings.

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Blocks

Use and manage blocks for repeated symbols and reusable drawing elements.

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Title blocks

Title blocks, legends, and presentation elements for complete drawing output.

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View

Manage drawing views for faster navigation, review, and visual control.

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Layers

Organize drawing objects in layers for better visibility control and production output.

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Modify

Core and advanced CAD modification commands.

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Print to PDF

Video guide for correct plotting and exporting drawings to PDF.

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Floor Plans

Tools and guides for creating and editing floor plans.

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Sections

Workflows for sections with clear technical presentation.

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Elevations

PDF guide for elevation-related drawing workflows.

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Annotations

Drawing annotations with text or blocks, points, arrows, lines, and leaders for clear presentation.

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Witnessing

Tools for documenting survey points such as stations, benchmarks, and manholes.

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General Drafting

Fast drafting of new objects by selecting an existing object as a visual template.

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Plot Scale

Set and manage drawing and plotting scale for correct text, line, dimension, and symbol output.

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Offset

Offset commands with layer changes and repeated offsets at predefined widths.

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Contours

Calculate and draw contour lines from 3DFACES triangles for DTM/TIN workflows.

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Photos

Create photo drawings with symbols, numbering, titles, counts, and scale.

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Settings

Save, restore, and manage SDTOPO settings, including plotting and template options.

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Fonts

Linear text styles with symbols and controlled plotted lineweight.

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Study Drafting

Guides and tools for drafting survey plans and architectural as-built drawings.