Deswik 4.0

INTRODUCTION TO DESWIK.
CAD
UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK
TRAINING TUTORIAL
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2013

DOCUMENT VERSION: 3.4
MODULE ID: 4.01
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 10
2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................................ 11
3. SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 12
5. GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1. Load Deswik.CAD Data Set.......................................................................................................................... 12
5.2. Identifying CAD Files ................................................................................................................................... 13
6. LICENSING ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1. Opening the License Manager .................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Network Licenses ........................................................................................................................................ 15
6.2.1. Checking Out a License for Roaming .................................................................................................. 15
6.2.2. Checking In a Roaming License ........................................................................................................... 16
7. TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. DESWIK CAD DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1. Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 20
8.2. Model Space ............................................................................................................................................... 20
8.3. Toolbars ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
8.4. Layer Control window ................................................................................................................................. 22
8.5. Output window ........................................................................................................................................... 22
8.6. Properties window ...................................................................................................................................... 23
8.7. Status Bar .................................................................................................................................................... 24
8.7.1. Progress Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 24
9. CONFIGURING THE CAD INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 26
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9.1. General Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 26
9.1.1. Graphics Display Settings .................................................................................................................... 26
9.2. Toolbar Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 27
9.2.1. Add or Remove a Toolbar Shortcut .................................................................................................... 27
9.2.2. Move a Toolbar ................................................................................................................................... 28
9.3. Dock Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 29
9.3.1. Unpinning Dock Windows................................................................................................................... 30
9.3.2. Pinning Dock Windows ....................................................................................................................... 31
10. SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
10.1. Navigation Shortcuts............................................................................................................................... 32
10.1. Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................................... 32
10.1.1. Creating Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................. 33
10.2. Shortcut Menus ...................................................................................................................................... 33
10.2.1. Model Space ....................................................................................................................................... 34
10.2.2. Layer Control....................................................................................................................................... 34
10.2.3. Refresh Layer Control ......................................................................................................................... 35
11. LAYER CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................. 36
11.1. States of a Layer ...................................................................................................................................... 37
11.1.1. Visible Layer ........................................................................................................................................ 37
11.1.2. Selected Layer ..................................................................................................................................... 38
11.1.3. Active Layer......................................................................................................................................... 38
11.1.4. Three States of a Layer Summary ....................................................................................................... 39
11.2. Layer Modification .................................................................................................................................. 40
11.2.1. Adding a Layer .................................................................................................................................... 40
11.2.2. Renaming a Layer................................................................................................................................ 41
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11.2.3. Deleting a Layer .................................................................................................................................. 41
12. COMMON DIALOG BOXES .............................................................................................................................. 43
12.1. Select Entities Dialog Box........................................................................................................................ 43
12.2. Layer Selection Dialog Box ...................................................................................................................... 44
12.3. Prompts and Inputs................................................................................................................................. 45
12.3.1. Follow the Prompts ............................................................................................................................. 46
12.4. Left Mouse Click and Right Mouse Click ................................................................................................. 47
13. PROPERTIES WINDOW .................................................................................................................................... 49
13.1. Fixed Properties ...................................................................................................................................... 49
13.1.1. Polyline Start Points ............................................................................................................................ 49
13.2. Variable Properties ................................................................................................................................. 51
13.2.1. Vertex List ........................................................................................................................................... 52
14. ATTRIBUTES .................................................................................................................................................... 54
14.1. Attribute Values ...................................................................................................................................... 55
14.1.1. Adding Attributes and Assigning Values ............................................................................................. 56
14.2. Display / Hide Attributes......................................................................................................................... 57
14.2.1. Sorting Attributes................................................................................................................................ 57
14.3. Group Attributes ..................................................................................................................................... 58
15. FILTERS ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
15.1. Entity Filters ............................................................................................................................................ 60
15.1.1. Isolate Entities and Invert Visibility..................................................................................................... 61
15.2. Filter Creation ......................................................................................................................................... 62
15.2.1. Filter Logic ........................................................................................................................................... 62
15.2.2. Creating a Filter................................................................................................................................... 63
15.2.3. Manually Create a Filter...................................................................................................................... 65
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15.3. Interactive Filter...................................................................................................................................... 67
15.3.1. Isolate Entities by their Attribute Type ............................................................................................... 68
15.3.2. Troubleshooting with the Interactive Filter ........................................................................................ 70
15.3.3. Create a Filter via the Interactive Filter .............................................................................................. 72
16. FILE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 74
16.1. New\Open\Close Files ............................................................................................................................ 74
16.1.1. New File .............................................................................................................................................. 74
16.1.2. Open File ............................................................................................................................................. 74
16.1.3. Close File ............................................................................................................................................. 75
16.2. Saving Files .............................................................................................................................................. 75
16.2.1. Automatic Backups ............................................................................................................................. 75
16.2.2. Dynamic Layers ................................................................................................................................... 77
16.2.3. *.vdcl Files and *.dcf Files ................................................................................................................... 77
17. DATA MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 79
17.1. Importing Data ........................................................................................................................................ 79
17.1.1. Importing from the Main Menu.......................................................................................................... 80
17.1.2. Importing via Drag and Drop Method ................................................................................................ 81
17.1.3. Validating Imported Data.................................................................................................................... 82
17.2. Exporting Data ........................................................................................................................................ 83
17.2.1. Export to Deswik.CAD Entities ............................................................................................................ 83
17.2.2. Copy to Clipboard ............................................................................................................................... 84
17.3. Copying and Moving Data ....................................................................................................................... 84
17.3.1. Copying Data ....................................................................................................................................... 85
17.3.2. Copy and Paste Data ........................................................................................................................... 86
17.3.3. Moving Data........................................................................................................................................ 86
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18. ENTITY SELECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 89
18.1. Single and Multiple Selection ................................................................................................................. 89
18.2. Blue vs Green Selection Window ............................................................................................................ 90
18.3. Selecting Entities within a Command ..................................................................................................... 92
18.4. Layer Control Selecting ........................................................................................................................... 93
18.5. Grips ........................................................................................................................................................ 93
18.5.1. Modify a Polyline with Grips ............................................................................................................... 94
18.6. Identify and Modify Entities ................................................................................................................... 95
19. SNAPPING ....................................................................................................................................................... 97
19.1. Snapping to Precise Locations ................................................................................................................ 97
20. VIEWING DATA................................................................................................................................................ 99
20.1. Rotating................................................................................................................................................... 99
20.1.1. Twist and Rotate ................................................................................................................................. 99
20.2. 3D Views ............................................................................................................................................... 100
20.3. Visual Styles .......................................................................................................................................... 100
20.4. Animation ............................................................................................................................................. 101
20.4.1. Viewing an Animation ....................................................................................................................... 102
20.4.2. Visualizer Shortcut Keys .................................................................................................................... 103
20.4.3. Recording an Animation ................................................................................................................... 103
20.4.4. Visualizer Clipping ............................................................................................................................. 104
21. WORKING PLANES......................................................................................................................................... 105
21.1. Display Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 105
21.2. Set Working Plane Properties ............................................................................................................... 106
21.2.1. Digitizing Polylines at different RLs .................................................................................................. 107
21.3. Viewing Plane........................................................................................................................................ 107
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21.3.1. Modify Viewing Planes...................................................................................................................... 108
21.3.2. Resetting the View Plane .................................................................................................................. 109
21.4. Move Working Plane............................................................................................................................. 110
21.4.1. Moving the Working Plane ............................................................................................................... 110
21.5. Clipping ................................................................................................................................................. 111
21.5.1. Clipping and Moving the Working Plane .......................................................................................... 111
21.6. Plane Definition .................................................................................................................................... 112
21.6.1. Creating a Plane Definition ............................................................................................................... 113
21.7. Layer Presets ......................................................................................................................................... 115
21.7.1. Creating Layer Presets ...................................................................................................................... 115
21.7.2. Applying Layer Presets ...................................................................................................................... 116
22. LEGENDS ....................................................................................................................................................... 117
22.1. Creating Legends................................................................................................................................... 117
22.1.1. Creating a Value Bins Legend............................................................................................................ 117
22.1.2. Creating a Range Bins Legend ........................................................................................................... 120
22.1.3. Create a pop-up Legend.................................................................................................................... 122
23. QUERIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 124
23.1. Attributes and Properties ..................................................................................................................... 124
23.2. Histogram.............................................................................................................................................. 125
24. PLOTTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 126
24.1. Layouts (Plots)....................................................................................................................................... 126
24.1.1. Creating a Layout .............................................................................................................................. 126
24.2. Title Blocks ............................................................................................................................................ 128
24.2.1. Create/Edit Title Block Text .............................................................................................................. 129
24.3. Viewports .............................................................................................................................................. 129
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24.3.1. Creating Viewports ........................................................................................................................... 129
24.4. Drawing Viewport Grid, North Arrow and Scalebar ............................................................................. 131
24.4.1. Creating a Viewport Grid .................................................................................................................. 131
24.4.2. Creating a North Arrow..................................................................................................................... 132
24.4.3. Scalebar............................................................................................................................................. 133
24.5. Print Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 133
25. SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 135
25.1. Help Files ............................................................................................................................................... 135
25.2. Client Portal .......................................................................................................................................... 135
25.1.1. Client Portal Registration .................................................................................................................. 135
25.1.2. Client Portal Access ........................................................................................................................... 136
25.3. Support Contacts .................................................................................................................................. 137
Recommended training duration: 1 DAY
Tutorial Build: v3.3
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1. INTRODUCTION
This tutorial provides an introduction to the common tools and functions contained within Deswik.CAD in an
Underground Hard Rock operation, however as this tutorial is an introduction to Deswik.CAD functionality, the
learnings can be applied generally.
This tutorial is designed to be used in conjunction with the training data folder 4.01 Intro to CAD for Underground
Hard Rock containing all of the training data, software files and a completed set of CAD exercises.
You must have Deswik.CAD software downloaded and licensed to be able to complete this tutorial. If you are
attending a Deswik training course, the license will be supplied on the first day of training.
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2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This tutorial has been developed to introduce the learner to Deswik.CAD and familiarize them with the common
tools and functionality used to navigate the Deswik.CAD interface effectively.
At the conclusion of this tutorial, the participant should be able to;
Load and identify Deswik.CAD files

Managing licenses
Identify Deswik.CAD terminology
Navigate the CAD display
Configure the CAD interface
Manage toolbars
Dock and pin windows
Manage navigation shortcuts, shortcut menus and hotkeys
Manage layer control
Identify and understand the states of layer
Manage common dialog boxes, prompts and inputs
Manage the properties window
Manage attributes and attribute values
Create and manage filters including the interactive filter
Manage files
Import and export data
Selecting and modifying entities
Manage snapping
Manage visual styles including shaded view and animation
Manage working planes
Manage the viewing plane
Create and manage legends
Copy and move data
Create plots (layouts) and viewports
3. SETUP
This tutorial is a self-paced and/or guided tutorial and is to be completed using the tools and functions contained
within Deswik.CAD.
This introductory tutorial is a dual purpose tutorial containing a mix of reading theory and practice exercises and
should be accompanied by the training data 4.01 Intro to CAD for Underground Hard Rock
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4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The documents required to complete this tutorial are;
FILE NAME FILE TYPE
4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Datasets Soft copy folder
4.01 Upper Stope Wireframes.dm DataMine polyline file
4.01 Upper Lode Vulcan solid file
4.01 TUNNELS *.vdcl Deswik.CAD Solids
4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Export Data Soft copy folder (Empty)
4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Exercises *.vdcl Deswik.CAD file
4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Completed *.vdcl Deswik.CAD file
4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Tutorial v3.3 PDF Hard copy tutorial
5. GETTING STARTED
As explained earlier, this tutorial contains a mix of reading theory and practical exercises which use a pre-
prepared Deswik.CAD project to practice the various exercises on.
5.1. LOAD DESWIK.CAD DATA SET
The following steps will guide the loading of the Deswik.CAD project and some basic navigation tips to get started.
Open a new/blank Deswik.CAD file;
1. Open a new/blank Deswik.CAD document by either;

a. Selecting the Deswik.CAD icon from the Windows Start menu
or
b. Selecting the Deswik.CAD icon from the desktop.
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2. From the Main menu run the File | Open command or click the button from the File/Edit toolbar.
3. From the presented Windows Explorer screen, open the 4.01 Intro to CAD for Underground Hard Rock folder.
4. Select the 4.01 Intro to CAD UG HR Exercises.vdcl file and click
Its recommended a specific folder be created to save the Deswik.CAD files that will be created during this
tutorial.
5.2. IDENTIFYING CAD FILES
Deswik.CAD files can be identified by the Deswik.CAD icon and/or the Deswik.CAD file extension.
DESCRIPTION DETAIL
Deswik.CAD icon The Deswik.CAD icon is located in the top, left corner of the display.
Deswik.CAD file extension *.vdcl (Vector Draw Compressed Drawing).
There are 2 additional Deswik.CAD file extensions which are detailed later in the tutorial.
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6. LICENSING
Deswik Software Application Licenses can be installed and accessed, either locally, on a clients computer or on a
network server.
The Deswik License Manager shows all of the licenses that are available for a clients machine to use.
One valid Deswik.CAD license enables the user to open one instance of Deswik.CAD, if additional
(simultaneous) Deswik.CAD instances are required; a valid license is required for each of these instances. Multiple
documents however can be opened in a single instance of Deswik.CAD.
Refer to the Downloads section of the Deswik Client Portal https://clientportal.deswik.com/user which
contains detailed Deswik Licensing documentation.
6.1. OPENING THE LICENSE MANAGER
When a valid license is not detected, Deswik.CAD displays the following warning message which requires the user
to obtain a valid license, or the application is opened in read-only mode.
For the purposes of this tutorial a temporary license has been provided.
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To open the License Manager;
1. From the Invalid License Detected dialog box click
To open the License Manager from the Main menu at any time, run the Help | Licensing | License Manager
command.
2. From the presented Deswik License Manager run the File | Import command.
3. From the presented Windows Explorer screen, navigate to the project location, open the License folder and
select the Deswik-Demo license.
The valid Deswik.CAD license is displayed in the main panel of the Deswik License Manager.
6.2. NETWORK LICENSES
To access a network license from a local machine, the server that is broadcasting the license must be referenced
by the License Manager. Once the network server has been added to the list of available license servers to check,
it will be checked for a product license each time required.
Network Licenses are automatically checked back in by the server if it detects an idle client and the idle time
exceeds a timeout period (approx. 1 hour) or if a network disconnection occurs.
6.2.1. CHECKING OUT A LICENSE FOR ROAMING
Machines that do not have a license stored locally can easily roam a license from a server. A license that has been
checked out for roaming from a server is called a Roaming License i.e. if the user requires to take the computer
home for the evening to work, but do not have a network connection at home, the user could roam a license from
the network for 1 day.
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To roam a license from a server; select the desired product from the list of server licenses and click
6.2.2. CHECKING IN A ROAMING LICENSE
When a license has been checked out for roaming the license appears under Roaming Licenses in the License
Manager.
To check in/return a roaming license; click to return an individual roamed license, or click
to return one or more roamed licenses.
Roamed Licenses that have not been checked in/returned by the user are automatically checked back in and
returned to the pool of available licenses after midnight on the date of the roamed license Expiration.
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7. TERMINOLOGY
Deswik.CAD contains different types of entities for the purpose of modeling, creating, designing and modifying
various shapes.
The table below describes some of the more common entity types used in Deswik.CAD;
ENTITY DESCRIPTION AKA

Polyline A Polyline is a connected series of line segments. Strings
Multi-Line Segment
Polygon A Polygon is a Polyline which has been closed. Closed Polyline
Polyface A Polyface is a group of line segments which are Triangulation

either open or closed. DTM
Mesh
Wireframe
Surface A Surface is an open Polyface. DTM

Open Polyface
Solid A Solid is a closed Polyface. Mesh

Triangulation
Wireframe
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Chapters Review
Before proceeding to the next chapter; review the subjects below and confirm the particular skills have been
acquired. The acquired skills and knowledge should include;
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER REFERENCE
Load a Deswik.CAD *.vdcl file using two methods. Load Deswik.CAD Data Set
Identify a Deswik.CAD project or file. Identifying CAD Files
Install a temporary license. Opening the License Manager
Check in and check out roaming licenses from a server. Checking Out a License for Roaming
The theories covered in these topics can now be applied to similar processes.
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8. DESWIK CAD DISPLAY
The main platform contains seven main areas which house some of the more common functions contained in
Deswik.CAD. The functionality has been grouped together to allow for ease of use and improved navigation and
the various areas can be configured to the users preferred layout.
To get started with Deswik.CAD, it will help to get familiar with the general layout of the application.
The main application has seven main sections;
Main menu Model Space Toolbars
Layer Control window Output window Properties window
Status bar
For this tutorial and while learning the product, it is highly recommended that all toolbars, windows and
menus remain in their default locations.
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8.1. MAIN MENU
The Deswik.CAD Main menu contains all the commands available to the user to work within Deswik.CAD.
When a Main menu command is selected, a drop-down menu of multiple commands and sub-menus is displayed.
If a menu option has an associated shortcut icon, it will be displayed to the left of the menu item.
Hover the cursor over a command in the drop-down menu to highlight the command and click to select.
8.2. MODEL SPACE
Graphical entities are displayed and edited within the Model Space.
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The cursor displays as crosshairs within the Model Space, unless Deswik.CAD is processing a command
such as File | Save. In this case the cursor displays as an arrow within the Model Space and no other functions can
be processed until the active command has processed, at which time the cursor returns to the crosshairs.
The user can easily work within multiple projects in Deswik.CAD simultaneously. Document names are
displayed on tabs along the top left of the Model Space. Click on a tab to make it the active document. The active
document is always highlighted (the color will depend on the View | Look and Feel style selected), and the tab for
the active document will be displayed in front of the other tabs.
8.3. TOOLBARS
Toolbars provide shortcuts to many Main menu commands. The majority of toolbars are located at the top of the
screen with additional toolbars down the left and right sides of the screen.
Main Toolbars
Left Side Toolbars
Right Side Toolbars
In default mode, hovering the cursor over any of the buttons on a toolbar will display pop-up text (called screen
tips), which provides the buttons associated command and a short explanation of what the command does.
Clicking on any toolbar button will run the associated Main menu command.
Refer to Configuring the CAD Interface for further information on toolbar options.
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8.4. LAYER CONTROL WINDOW
All layers created within a project are displayed in the Layer Control window. Layers allow the user to quickly
change the visibility of the data by selecting or clearing the checkboxes to the left of the layer names.
To display Layer tool tips, hover the curser over any layer in the Layer Control window, further Description
can be added to the tool tip by right-clicking the layer and selecting Properties from the shortcut menu.
Refer to Layer Control for further, detailed information on Layer Control window options.
8.5. OUTPUT WINDOW
The Output window defaults to the Command tab view which displays a Command field for user inputs and a
window displaying a history of command prompts and user inputs.
Additional information including XYZ coordinates, Azimuth, Dip and Distances are contained within the Rotation,
Coordinate, Relative Rotation and Relative Coordinate tabs. These fields can be locked to assist with picking
precise points in the Model Space.
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When running a command, if a prompt is closed in error or it is simply no longer visible, and the user is able
to refer to the Output window for the previous prompt.
8.6. PROPERTIES WINDOW
All entities in a Deswik.CAD project have properties associated with them. These properties are displayed within
the Properties window when an entity is selected in the Model Space.
When entities are selected in the Model Space, always check the Properties window to ensure the correct
number and type or entities are selected. The Properties window remains blank if there are no entities selected.
The Properties window is divided into 3 sections: Fixed Properties, Attributes and Variable Properties.
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Refer to Properties Window for further, detailed information on Properties and Attributes.
8.7. STATUS BAR
The Status bar is located at the bottom of the screen and provides real-time information regarding entities in the
Model Space. Move the cursor, or as it changes the view within the Model Space, the Status bar will provide the
user with X, Y and Z coordinates, Working Azimuth and Dip, and View Azimuth and Dip.
When ORTHO (Orthogonal Drawing Mode) is enabled/toggled on it forces digitizing to be performed

at 90 degree angles. Click to toggle off so digitizing can be at any angle.
8.7.1. PROGRESS BAR
The Status Bar also contains a Progress Bar which provides the current status of the current command.
When Deswik.CAD is processing a command the cursor also displays as an arrow within the Model Space
and no other functions can be processed until the Progress Bar has completed and the cursor returns to the
crosshairs.
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Chapters Review
Understand the Deswik.CAD interface is comprised of 7 main Deswik CAD Display

areas.
Identify that there is one or more projects open at a time. Model Space
Locate the last command in the model space. Output window
Display tool tips for toolbars. Toolbars
Apply the orthogonal drawing mode. Status Bar
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9. CONFIGURING THE CAD INTERFACE
Certain areas of the Deswik.CAD interface can be configured to suit the users or the system requirements i.e.
general settings, toolbars and dock windows.
9.1. GENERAL SETTINGS
Default settings in Deswik.CAD such as display, system and backup options can be modified to suit the users
preferences.
To modify settings run the Tools | Options command from the Main menu.
The presented Options dialog box defaults to the General tab view where general settings can be modified
i.e. Cursor Size, Rotation Speed and Multi-Figure Selection Key.
Most of the remaining default Options do not require modification, or in the case of Backups are detailed
later in this tutorial.
9.1.1. GRAPHICS DISPLAY SETTINGS
Deswik.CAD uses OpenGL lists for faster rendering, however if the user has an older graphics card in your
computer that cannot support the use of OpenGL lists, this may cause your computer to crash. This setting can
also be modified via the Tools | Options command.
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To modify graphic display settings;
1. From the Options dialog box click the System tab.

2. From the Graphics Display section clear the Use OpenGL lists for faster rendering checkbox.
3. Click
9.2. TOOLBAR SETUP
Toolbars can be customized to suit the users requirements. By default, most Deswik.CAD toolbars are pinned in
one section under the Main menu, with the exception of several toolbars; Snap Mode, Grips, Visual Styles,
Rotate, 3D Views and View Planes. These toolbars are pinned vertically to the left and right of the Deswik.CAD
main screen.
You can un-pin any toolbar from its default, pinned position and move it to a new location or leave it as a
floating toolbar.
9.2.1. ADD OR REMOVE A TOOLBAR SHORTCUT
The toolbar shortcuts can be added or removed as desired to provide control on what is available and is not
available in the toolbars.
To add a toolbar shortcut;
1. Right-click on a pinned toolbar and select Customize from the shortcut menu.
2. From the Customization dialog box, select the Toolbars tab.
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3. Select the required toolbar checkbox
4. Click
To remove a toolbar shortcut, clear the required toolbar checkbox from the Customization dialog box.
9.2.2. MOVE A TOOLBAR
Toolbars can be relocated to new locations on the Deswik.CAD platform.
To move a toolbar;
1. Hover the cursor to the left of the toolbar to be moved.
2. Wait until the cursor changes to cross arrows

3. Click and drag the toolbar to a new location.
4. To pin the toolbar to its new location, drag the toolbar to the new location and drop it.
Toolbars and menus can be reset to their default locations by running the View | Reset Menus to Defaults
command from the Main menu and restarting Deswik.CAD.
For this tutorial, please leave or reset all toolbars, windows and menus to their default locations.
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9.3. DOCK WINDOWS
The Layer Control, Properties and Output windows are all known as dock windows. By default, these windows
are docked on the left, right and bottom of the Deswik.CAD main screen.
Control panels for plugins in Deswik.CAD (e.g. Dump Scheduler, Interactive Scheduler) are displayed as dock
windows as well. All of these windows can be moved to a new location, or hidden from view at your discretion.
If any dock windows, such as the Interactive Scheduler or Underground Design Toolbox are loaded when
you opened the Deswik.CAD project, they are not required for this tutorial and therefore can be closed.
To close dock windows click at the top right corner of the dock window to be closed.
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To reveal a dock window that has been closed; run the View | Dock Windows command and select the
required dock window, which will be displayed in its last docked location.
9.3.1. UNPINNING DOCK WINDOWS
Dock windows can be unpinned when they are no longer required, giving the user more room to view entities in
the Model Space.
To unpin a dock window click the pin icon (currently in the pinned position) from the title bar of the dock
window to be unpinned.
Deswik.CAD will hide the window, creating a tab (with the name of the window) in the corner where that
window was displayed. Hover over the tab, the window will be displayed. The moment the cursor is moved away
from that window, it will disappear again.
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9.3.2. PINNING DOCK WINDOWS
Dock windows can be pinned as required to different locations on the Deswik.CAD platform.
To pin a dock window;
1. Hover the cursor over an unpinned window tab to display the window.
2. Click the pin icon (currently in the unpinned position).
Deswik.CAD will pin the window in the same position that the window was displayed.
For this tutorial and while learning the product, it is recommended that all Dock Windows remain in their
default locations.
Chapter Review
Adjust the defaults settings for Deswik.CAD to suit the user. General Settings
Adjust graphics display to suit the graphics card. Graphics Display Settings
Unpin, add and or remove a toolbar. Toolbar Setup
Relocate a docked window in Deswik.CAD. Dock Windows
Reveal a dock window that has been closed. Dock Windows
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10. SHORTCUTS
There a several shortcuts available which assist in the navigation and operation of Deswik.CAD.
10.1. NAVIGATION SHORTCUTS
The table below provides a list of some of the more basic navigation shortcuts within Deswik.CAD.
FUNCTION DETAIL INSTRUCTIONS

Rotation Use the Rotation feature to orbit the Hold the <Shift> key down and <Left mouse> click.
view in the Model Space.
Click the button in the Top Right section of the
screen.
Zoom Use the Zoom feature to zoom the view Use the Scroll Wheel on the mouse.
in and out in the Model Space.
Zoom All Use the Zoom All feature to quickly
align the view to include all current Click the button in the Top Middle section of the
visible entities in the Model Space. screen.
Hotkey: Z + A
Pan Use the Pan feature to quickly drag the Click and hold down the Scroll Wheel and drag the
view of current visible entities in the mouse to the desired view.
Model Space. Use the keyboard Arrow Keys to pan the Model
Space.
10.1. HOTKEYS
The Hotkeys listed below are used to control some common functions within Deswik.CAD.
KEY DETAIL
Esc (escape) Hit the <Esc> key to clear the current running feature or command.
Ctrl (control) Hit the <Ctrl> key to let the user select multiple entities in the one selection
command.
Spacebar Hit the <Spacebar> key to rerun the most recent command performed.
Tab Hit the <Tab> key to quickly move between selections in certain Deswik.CAD
windows.
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10.1.1. CREATING HOTKEYS
Users can create and edit keyboard shortcuts that are associated with Main menu commands in Deswik.CAD.
Shortcuts must be unique and impossible to confuse with another command i.e. if there is already an
existing shortcut AA, you cannot create a new shortcut AAA, or A as it would make the other shortcut
commands redundant and unusable.
To create a hotkey;
1. From the Main menu, run the Tools | Shortcuts command.

2. From the presented Shortcuts dialog box select the command ID and enter a unique Shortcut.
3. Enter a Description (optional).
4. Click to save the shortcut and close the dialog box.
10.2. SHORTCUT MENUS
Deswik.CAD offers several different shortcut menus when you right-click: the shortcut menu that is displayed and
the commands/options offered will differ depending on where the cursor is when a right-click is engaged.
There are 4 different shortcut menus depending on where in the project you right-click;
Model Space
Model Space (with entities selected in the Model Space)
Layer Control window
Layer Control window (with the cursor over a specific layer)
The Model Space shortcut menu varies, depending on whether any entities are selected in the Model Space.
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10.2.1. MODEL SPACE
When no entities are selected in the Model Space, the shortcut menu displays an historical list of commands
recently executed i.e. breadcrumbs.
When an entity is selected in the Model Space, the shortcut menu has additional commands which are specific to
the type of entity selected.
10.2.2. LAYER CONTROL
The Layer Control shortcut menus assist in the quick modification of layers and/or the selection of data within a
layer.
There are 2 shortcut menus available to assist in the quick modification of layers and/or the selection of data
within a layer:
From the Layer Control window, right-click when the cursor is not over a layer name and the following
shortcut menu displays:
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This shortcut menu relates to the Layer Control window, not a specific layer.
From the Layer Control window, right-click when the cursor is over a layer name and the following shortcut
menu is displays:
This shortcut menu relates to the currently selected layer only.
10.2.3. REFRESH LAYER CONTROL
The View | Refresh Layer Control command updates all layers in the Layer Control window, ensuring that all
layers are represented, and regenerates the drawing in the Model Space using the source data.
Chapter Review
Use shortcuts to zoom, rotate and pan. Navigation Shortcuts
Create and use hot keys. Hotkeys
Initiate shortcut menus at various locations in Deswik.CAD. Shortcut Menus
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11. LAYER CONTROL
An individual layer in Deswik.CAD is the equivalent of an overlay used in paper-based drafting. In drafting,
multiple overlays might look something like this;
In Deswik.CAD, entities contained on multiple layers might look something like this;
LAYER 1 LAYER 2 COMBINED LAYERS
+ =
Layers are the primary organizational tool in Deswik.CAD and can be used to;
Group information by function i.e. keep entities with a similar purpose on the same layer
Enforce line type, color and other standards
Organize data/entities to make it easier to manage the information in your document
In Deswik.CAD a layer can have entities of any type on them. Entities can also have Attributes applied to
them by layer. This topic is covered in greater detail later in the tutorial.
Deswik.CAD uses a hierarchical layer structure, or layer tree to organize layers, meaning the layer tree is
comprised of parent layers and child layers.
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The layer tree or structure is displayed within the Layer Control window.
11.1. STATES OF A LAYER
A layer has 3 possible states; Visible, Selected and Active.
The state of a layer is a critical concept in Deswik.CAD, understanding how and why to set or change a
layers state will assist the user to ensure that data is written, saved or processed to the correct layer.
There is an exception here; a layer that is not Visible, Selected or Active is still a layer, a hidden layer!
11.1.1. VISIBLE LAYER
Entities on a Visible layer are displayed in the Model Space, unless a Filter has been applied, and can be selected
and modified. There can be an unlimited number of Visible layers at the same time.
To make a layer visible;
1. From the Layer Control window, select the checkbox to the left of the layer name to make the layer
Visible.
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2. From the Main menu, run the View | Zoom | All command, or click to align the view and include all
current visible entities in the Model Space.
3. Clear the checkbox to the left of the layer name to hide the layer. Entities on a hidden layer are not visible
in the Model Space.
Holding the <Ctrl> key and selecting a parent layer checkbox will change the visibility of a parent layer
as well as all of its child layers to the matching state.
11.1.2. SELECTED LAYER
Certain functionality such as Filters and Legends apply to Selected layers and many commands provide the user
with the option of writing the output to a Selected layer instead of an active layer. There can only be 1 Selected
layer at a time.
To make a layer selected;
1. From the Layer Control window, single-click on the layer name to make the layer Selected.
The background of the Selected layer name turns blue in the Layer Control window.
2. To deselect a layer, click in the white background below all of the other layers in the Layer Control window or
select another layer.
11.1.3. ACTIVE LAYER
All new entities are created on the Active layer and for many commands; the default option is for Deswik.CAD to
write the results to the Active layer. There can only be one Active layer at a time.
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To make a layer active;
1. From the Layer Control window, double-click on the layer name to make the layer Active.
The Active layer is indicated in BOLD typeface in the Layer Control window.
2. To deactivate a layer, the user must activate another layer.
Selecting Activate from a layer shortcut menu will also activate a layer.
11.1.4. THREE STATES OF A LAYER SUMMARY
The States of a Layer concept is a critical concept in Deswik.CAD, the following table summarizes the features of
each of the 3 states;
LAYER STATE DETAIL

Visible Layer Control window checkbox is selected
Entities are visible in the Model Space
Unlimited number of visible layers.
Selected Layer Control window background of selected layer name is blue
Some functionality i.e. Filters and Legends apply to a selected layer
Many commands provide option of writing output to a selected layer
Maximum number of selected layers is 1.
Active Layer Control window active layer name is bold
New entities are created on an active layer
Outputs, by default are written to an active layer
Maximum number of active layers is 1.
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11.2. LAYER MODIFICATION
In complex projects, it is a good idea to carefully structure the data using layers so that it can be easily found later.
Layers also allow the user to quickly change the visibility of the data grouped under them.
The Layer menu, accessed via the Main menu, contains all the tools required to manage the layout and properties
of the layers setup in Deswik.CAD.
The majority of commands contained in the Layer menu can be accessed by right-clicking on the actual Layer
in the Layer Control window. This will ensure the Layer command running is being applied to the desired Layer.
11.2.1. ADDING A LAYER
In this exercise, we will add a new layer, as a child layer to the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK layer.
To add a new layer;
1. Isolate the 0\Underground Hard Rock layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. Right-click on the layer and select Add from the shortcut menu.
3. In the presented Add Layer dialog box, input New Layer in the Layer Name field.
4. Clear the Set Active checkbox.
5. Click
The layer is created in the Layer Control window as a child layer of the Selected layer (Underground Hard
Rock).
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Before adding a layer, first decide where to place the new layer in the layer tree, as the new layer will
automatically be created as a child of the layer that is currently Selected. Therefore, select the appropriate layer
first. If no layer is Selected when the Layer | Add command is run, the new layer will be created at the top level of
the layer tree.
11.2.2. RENAMING A LAYER
In this exercise, we will rename the New Layer, created in the previous exercise.
To rename a layer;
1. Right-click on the newly created layer and select Rename from the shortcut menu.
2. In the presented Rename Layer dialog box, change the Layer Name to Renamed.
3. Click
The layer name is changed from NEW LAYER to RENAMED.
11.2.3. DELETING A LAYER
In this exercise, we will delete the RENAMED layer and assess the impact of trying to delete an Active layer.
To delete a layer;
1. Activate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\RENAMED layer.

2. Right-click on the RENAMED layer and select Delete from the shortcut menu.
Deswik.CAD will not delete an Active layer, click to close the dialog box.
3. Ensure the RENAMED layer is not active by making another layer active.
4. Right-click on the RENAMED layer and select Delete from the shortcut menu.
5. Click to delete the layer.
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Chapter Review
Understand the three states of a layer. States of a Layer
Add, delete and rename layers. Layer Modification
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12. COMMON DIALOG BOXES
Deswik.CAD uses a selection of dialog boxes, shortcut menus and on screen prompts to process information.
Many commands in Deswik.CAD require the user to specify what entities and/or layers are required for the
command.
Deswik.CAD uses 2 main dialog boxes to determine this information;
Select Entities dialog box

Layer Selection dialog box
12.1. SELECT ENTITIES DIALOG BOX
The option selected from the Select Entities dialog box dictates the entities Deswik.CAD uses to run a command.
For Deswik.CAD to use the correct entities to run a command, the correct entities must be chosen!
To demonstrate the Select Entities dialog box;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TOPO SURFACE layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. From the Main menu run the Tools | Query | Volume and Surface Area command or click from the
toolbar.
Further information on the Query commands is covered later in the tutorial.
3. Click
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The Select Entities dialog box may change depending on the command selected, current entity selected in the
Model Space (if any) and the current layer setup.
The following table details the options available in the Select Entities dialog box;
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Visible Entities Select all visible entities in the Model Space.

Selected Entities Select all entities already selected in the Model Space.
If Selected Entities is chosen, but there are 0 entities currently selected in the
Model Space, the user will be prompted to select entities once OK is selected. Right-
click when you have made your selection to run the command.
Selected Layer Select all entities on the Selected layer.
Active Layer Select all entities on the Active layer.
Specified Layers Select all entities on a specific layer. To select a specific layer or multiple layers,
click the button to the right of Specified Layers.
All Entities Select all entities on all layers in the project.
12.2. LAYER SELECTION DIALOG BOX
The layer selected from the Layer Selection dialog box dictates the input or output layer Deswik.CAD uses to run a
command.
By selecting a specified layer in the Layer Selection dialog box, the user can select all the entities on that layer
to be used as inputs with the command:
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Some commands will require the user to select a layer to write the new information to, once the command is
run.
The Layer Selection dialog box lets the user control where the new information is output.
12.3. PROMPTS AND INPUTS
As commands are executed in Deswik.CAD, prompts for information (e.g. insertion points, angles) are displayed in
semi-transparent pop-up text boxes to the bottom right of the screen. These pop-ups usually remain there until
the action is performed, or until the user ends the action.
The table below outlines the common fields, outputs and commands used to complete Deswik.CAD prompts;
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Command field
Typed input first displays in the Command field.
Output window Input data from the Command field is moved to the Output window after the user
hits the <Enter> key.
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Optional prompts Whenever a prompt provides options in square brackets [], these are optional
prompts i.e. for the prompt Specify Next Point, the user is able to type a for [A]rc,
c for [C]lose or u for [U]ndo.
Input is not case sensitive i.e. a and A are the same to Deswik.CAD.
Right-click Right-click to finalize the command.
<Esc> Hit the <Esc> key to terminate input and abort a command at any time.
12.3.1. FOLLOW THE PROMPTS
In this exercise, we will create a simple entity to demonstrate the use of prompts and inputs.
To follow the prompts and draw a box;
1. Add a new parent layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE
The 0\PRACTICE layer will be used to save various child layers as exercises in the tutorial are completed.
2. Add a new child layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE\PROMPTS

3. Isolate the new layer and make it visible, selected and active.
4. Run the Draw | Solids | Objects | Box command.

5. PROMPT: Insertion Point
6. INPUT: Click in the appropriate location in the Model Space to indicate the Insertion Point.
7. PROMPT: Length
8. INPUT: Enter 150 as the desired length of the box and hit <Enter>.
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As the user types, the number will appear in the Command field. When the user hits <Enter>, the number will
move down to the Output window, becoming a part of the prompt and input history.
9. PROMPT: Width
10. INPUT: Enter 150 and hit <Enter>.
11. PROMPT: Height
12. INPUT: Enter 150 and hit <Enter>.
13. PROMPT: Rotation
14. INPUT: Deswik.CAD will provide a leader line from the original insertion point to your cursor to assist you
visually if you wish to click in the Model Space to manually select a Rotation Angle, or enter a Rotation Angle
and hit <Enter>.
Deswik.CAD draws a solid box (cube), often used to represent a Dump Overflow area.
Use the rotation and zoom commands to view the solid from different perspectives in the Model Space.
12.4. LEFT MOUSE CLICK AND RIGHT MOUSE CLICK
As demonstrated in the preceding chapters of the tutorial, left and right clicking within Deswik.CAD can govern
the outcome of a command or function.
The following table details some of the more common uses and outcomes of left and right clicking;
COMMAND/FUNCTION OUTCOME
Shortcut Menus (all) Left-click to select from a Shortcut Menu.

Right-click to display a Shortcut Menu.
Model Space Left-click to select Entities.
Right-click to display the Shortcut Menu.
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COMMAND/FUNCTION OUTCOME
An extended menu is displayed if an entity is selected in the Model Space.

Command Prompts Left-click to select Start Point or Next Point.
i.e. Draw Polyline Right-click to complete command.
Layer Control window Left-click to make a layer selected or to select a checkbox and make a layer
visible.
Right-click to display the Shortcut Menu.
An extended menu is displayed if the cursor is over a layer in the Layer Control
window.
Chapter Review
Use the select entities option successfully whilst running a command. Select Entities Dialog Box
Follow the prompts during a command. Prompts and Inputs
Demonstrate using left and right clicks to initiate the appropriate Left Mouse Click and Right Mouse
response. Click
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13. PROPERTIES WINDOW
As stated earlier, Fixed Properties, Variable Properties and Attributes are displayed within the Properties
window when an entity or entities are selected in the Model Space.
Information regarding Attributes is covered in the next chapter of the tutorial.
13.1. FIXED PROPERTIES
An entitys Fixed Properties cannot be changed; these properties are managed by Deswik.CAD.
When an entity is selected in the Model Space, the Fixed Properties of that entity are automatically displayed in
the Properties window. Fixed Properties, by default, are greyed out as they are properties that cannot be
changed. They are assigned and managed by Deswik.CAD when an entity is created, imported, edited, etc.
The different Fixed Properties that are displayed are dependent on the type of entity selected in the Model
Space. Although there are many types of Fixed Properties, only those Fixed Properties that apply to the selected
entity will display.
The Fixed Properties displayed differ for different entities i.e. Polyline entities have Gradient (Min, Max and
Ave) properties; circle entities do not because a circle has no gradient.
13.1.1. POLYLINE START POINTS
In this exercise, we will draw a simple polyline and identify the Start (and end) point.
To identify polyline start point;
1. Add a new layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE\START POINT

2. Isolate the new layer and make it visible, selected and active.
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3. Run the Draw | Polyline command or click from the toolbar.
4. Follow the prompts to draw a simple polyline and right-click to complete the command.
5. From the Main menu run the Tools | Options command.
6. From the presented Options dialog box, select the Display Polyline Start Grip checkbox.
7. Click to close the Options dialog box.

8. From the Model Space, click on the polyline to select it.
Review the polyline in the Model Space, the Start Point Grip displays as a bold grip.
Directional Arrows can also be displayed; Properties window | Variable Attributes | Show Direction
Arrows.
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13.2. VARIABLE PROPERTIES
Variable Properties are those properties that the user can change.
When an entity is selected in the Model Space, the Variable Properties of that entity are automatically displayed
in the Properties window.
The different Variable Properties that are displayed are dependent on the type of entity selected in the Model
Space. Although there are many Variable Properties, only those Variable Properties that apply to the selected
entity will display.
The Variable Properties displayed differ for different entities i.e. Circle entities have a Radius property, which
would not be displayed for entities such as a rectangle, which has Height and Width properties.
Variable Properties can be hidden from view by clearing the Properties checkbox at the bottom of the
Properties window.
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13.2.1. VERTEX LIST
Single entities such as a Polyline can be edited via the Vertex List, which is displayed at the bottom of the
Properties window.
The Vertex List field is not visible for entity types such as circles, ellipses, rectangles, etc.
The Vertex List window that displays depends on the entity type selected from the Model Space.
To edit a Polyline;
1. Click the icon from the VertexList field.

2. From the Edit Vertices for Polyline dialog box select one of the Points.
The Point selected from the grid is indicated by a red dot in the graph and a red grip in the Model Space.
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3. Fields in the Point grid can be modified by clicking the required field and entering a new value.
As changes are made in the grid, the row(s) containing the change(s) made will be highlighted in blue.
Chapter Review
Locate fixed properties of an entity. Fixed Properties
Modify the polyline start points. Polyline Start Points
Adjust a variable property on an entity. Variable Properties
Locate and edit the vertex list of a polyline. Vertex List
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14. ATTRIBUTES
Attributes are custom data which can be applied to a layer and the dataset on that layer and are one of the most
important concepts in Deswik.CAD.
Deswik.CAD allows an unlimited number of Attributes to be applied to a layer. All entities on the same layer share
the same Attributes: however their Attribute values can, and usually will differ.
It is critical the Attributes in the project are set up correctly and consistently to ensure the user gets the
maximum potential out of various tools and commands in Deswik.CAD.
One of the most powerful uses of Attributes is filtering, to visually isolate entities in the Model Space quickly and
easily. Deswik.CAD can also create detailed reports, including specific Attributes as a field within a report.
Information regarding Filters is covered later in the tutorial.
To add an Attribute to entities on a layer;
1. Right-click the required layer and select Attributes from the shortcut menu.
2. Click to add a new row in the Attribute dialog box.
3. Input a Name for the new attribute and click
All entities on the selected layer will now have this new Attribute assigned to them. Attributes can also be
modified or deleted via the Attribute dialog box.
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14.1. ATTRIBUTE VALUES
When an Attribute is added to the layer, the default value of that Attribute (if any) is assigned to all existing
entities on the layer. It is then necessary to assign values to these Attributes. Attribute values can be strings
(comprised of text and/or numbers) or they can be strictly numeric values, useful for calculations.
Without values assigned, Attributes serve no purpose!
Values can be assigned to individual Attributes, by entering in the specific value in the field next to the Attribute,
in the Properties window. Values can also be assigned to multiple entities in the Model Space, by filtering the
required Attributes with the Interactive Filter.
The Properties window below, displays the Attributes and Values for a single entity selected in the Model Space:
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14.1.1. ADDING ATTRIBUTES AND ASSIGNING VALUES
In this exercise, we will add an Attribute to a layer and assign a Value to the entity on the layer.
To add attributes and assign values;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE\PROMPTS layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. Right-click on the layer and select Attributes from the shortcut menu.
3. From the presented Attributes dialog box, click to add a new row.
4. In the Name column, input Level to assign all the entities on this layer an Attribute of Level.
5. Click
6. Select the entity in the Model Space and refer to the Attributes section in the Properties window. The Level
Attribute has been added to the Properties window.
7. Input 100 in the value field next to Level.
Attribute Values can also be deleted and modified from the Properties window.
Hit <Esc> to ensure there are no entities selected in the Model Space.
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14.2. DISPLAY / HIDE ATTRIBUTES
Attributes are set to display in the Properties window by default, however Attributes can be hidden, which may be
useful when working on large and/or complex projects.
To hide an Attribute;
1. Right-click the required layer and select Attributes from the shortcut menu.
2. From the Display column of the Attributes dialog box, clear the required Attribute checkbox and click
The hidden attribute no longer displays in the Properties window and the total number of hidden attributes is
displayed in the Properties window.
14.2.1. SORTING ATTRIBUTES
Attributes, by default are displayed in the Properties window in alphabetical order.
To sort Attributes in the same order as they display in the Attributes dialog box, clear the Sort Attributes
checkbox at the bottom of the Properties window.
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To hide all the Attributes and Attribute Values, in the Properties window clear the Attributes checkbox at
the bottom of the Properties window.
14.3. GROUP ATTRIBUTES
Attributes can be organized into groups (optional) which may assist when there are many Attributes on a layer.
To group attributes;
1. Right click on the 0/UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK/TUNNEL STRINGS Layer and select Attributes.
2. From the Attributes dialog box enter a Group name/s for the required Attributes, similar to the following;
3. Click and select an entity in the models space.

4. Check the properties window.
The attributes that are in a Group will display in the Properties window in their respective Groups.
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Chapter Review
Before proceeding to the next chapters; review the subjects below and confirm the particular skills have been
acquired. These skills and knowledge should include;
Add an attribute to a layer and assign a value. Attribute Values
Display and hide attributes. Display / Hide Attributes
Identify attribute groups in the Properties window. Group Attributes
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15. FILTERS
Filtering is a powerful concept that allows the user to temporarily hide and display entities that meet specific
selection criteria based on their Attributes and Properties.
When a Filter is applied to a layer and entities on that layer do not meet the selection criteria, they are hidden
from view. These Filters are termed hard Filters as they remain associated with the layer until removed. Entity
visibility on that layer will be governed by this Filter, even if the Layer visibility is turned off, then on again.
Entities can also be hidden or made visible independent of these hard Filters using commands such as Hide
Selected Entities. These soft Filters provide a temporary means of changing what entities are visible on the
screen at any point in time. As soon as the Layer Visibility is turned off and on again, all entities on the layer that
were soft Filtered become visible again.
Filters can also be used to temporarily change the visibility of certain entities prior to running a command. When
the command is run, only the Filtered entities will be altered or used in the command.
All Filter commands can be accessed via the Main menu Edit | Filters or by the Filters shortcut toolbar.
15.1. ENTITY FILTERS
The various Filter commands in Deswik.CAD are summarized below;
SYMBOL COMMAND DETAIL
Edit | Filters | Interactive Filter Refer to
Edit | Filters | Isolate Selected Entities Display only the selected entities.
Edit | Filters | Hide Selected Entities Hide the selected entities.
Edit | Filters | Unhide All Entities Remove all soft Filters.
Invert the visibility of all entities on visible

Edit | Filters | Invert Visibility
layers.
Display all entities with attributes common to

Edit | Filters | Isolate by Attribute
the selected entities.
Edit | Filters | Edit Create and edit Filters.
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Automatically generate a Filter based on

Edit | Filters | Create From Selected Entities
selected entities.
Reapply the Filters assigned to layers and

Edit | Filters | Refresh
refresh the graphics.
Edit | Filters | Apply to Layers Manage which Filters are applied to the layers.
Remove all Filters from all layers and unhide all

Edit | Filters | Remove All
entities on all visible layers in the active project.
15.1.1. ISOLATE ENTITIES AND INVERT VISIBILITY
In this exercise, we will isolate several entities in the Model Space and then invert the visibility so the selected
entities are hidden.
To isolate and invert entity visibility;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. Run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or click the button.
It is recommended that prior to running any Filter commands: start by running the Remove All command to
ensure no Filters are currently running in the background.
3. Run the Edit | Filters | Isolate Selected Entities command or click the button.
4. Follow the prompt and select mining solid entities to isolate, like in the picture below:
Hold <Ctrl> down to select multiple entities and right-click to finish selecting.
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Only the selected entities are displayed in the Model Space.
5. Run the Edit | Filters | Invert Visibility command or click the button.
This will reverse the filter, making the isolated visible entities hidden and the hidden entities visible.
6. Run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or click the button to turn off the Filter and restore the
other entities in the Model Space.
15.2. FILTER CREATION
The Edit | Filters | Edit command allows the user to manually create a Filter so it can be used with other tools
within Deswik.CAD to quickly filter out specific entities when required.
Once a Filter is created, it is saved globally in the project and can be applied to any layer i.e. the list of available
Filters is the same for every layer.
When a Filter is applied, it is applied only to the Selected layer and the entities it contains. It is not applied
to every layer in the project.
15.2.1. FILTER LOGIC
To create an effective Filter in Deswik.CAD the following logic should be adhered to:
The Filter is based on the Attribute selected (Field)

An Operand (=, > etc) must be selected from the drop-down list
An Attribute Value must be entered
When the Filter contains more than 1 row, And/Or must be selected (defaults to And)
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The following example is a simple Filter based on Activity Types and Levels.
15.2.2. CREATING A FILTER
In this exercise, we will use the Auto Generate function to create the Filter outlined above.
To auto generate a Filter;
3. Run the Edit | Filters | Edit command or click the button.
4. From the presented Filters dialog box, click the button.
5. From the presented Auto Generate Filters dialog box, click to add an Attribute.
6. Select LEVEL from the Attributes drop-down list.
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7. Click to add another Attribute and select ACT_TYPE from the drop-down list.
All the possible unique values for the selected Attributes are displayed in the grid.
8. Select the LEVEL: 83 AND ACT_TYPE: ODR checkbox and click
9. Click to close the Filters dialog box.

10. Ensure the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer is selected.
11. From the Filters toolbar select the newly created filter from the Filters drop-down list.
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This will apply the newly created Filter and isolate all entities on LEVEL 83 with the ACT_TYPE: ODR
Attribute assigned to it.
15.2.3. MANUALLY CREATE A FILTER
In this exercise, a filter will manually be created to isolate solids that have a level greater than or equal to (>=)
100.
To manually create a filter;
1. Run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or select the button.
2. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and ensure it is the selected layer.
3. Run the Edit | Filters | Edit command or click the button.
4. From the Filters dialog box, click to add a new Filter entitled LEVEL >= 100
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The Filter creation process auto-assigns the existing rules to the new Filter.
5. Click to Delete Selected Rows and remove all the current rows.
6. Add a new row to the Filter grid and populate the Filter rule as follows;
7. Click to close the Filters dialog box.

8. From the Filters toolbar, select the newly created filter from the Filters drop-down list.
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This will apply the newly created Filter and isolate all entities with a Level greater or equal to 100.
9. Once the isolated entities have been inspected, run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or click
button.
15.3. INTERACTIVE FILTER
Interactive Filtering is a temporary and quick way of changing the visibility of entities using their Attribute values.
This filtering can be used in conjunction with a number of other commands to assist in making only the desired
entities visible. Multiple Interactive Filter dock windows can be opened at once to allow entities on different
layers to be filtered independently.
The Interactive Filter includes functionality to generate hard Filters, create bitmap images and apply filtering to
single or multiple layers.
When applying the Interactive Filter to a single layer, right-click on the required layer and select Interactive
Filter from the shortcut menu to ensure filtering is applied to the correct layer.
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15.3.1. ISOLATE ENTITIES BY THEIR ATTRIBUTE TYPE
In this exercise, we will use the Interactive Filter to isolate specific entities in the Model Space by their Attribute
type.
To isolate entities with the Interactive Filter;
3. From the Layer Control window, right-click on the TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and select Interactive Filter from the
shortcut menu.
4. From the Interactive Filter, select the LEVEL checkbox from the Attribute drop-down list.
5. Click and leave the Interactive Filter open.
This will present all of the different LEVELS, with a count of how many entities of that particular attribute
type the Interactive Filter has identified.
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Click the LEVEL column header to sort the identified attributes in numerical order.
6. Click on the 83 row to display all entities in the Model Space with an Attribute Value of LEVEL 83.
7. To confirm this, click on any one of the entities in the Model Space, then refer to the Properties window.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 selecting any of the remaining attributes, or multiple attributes.
Hold down the <Ctrl> key to select multiple attributes. Also, click and drag over multiple rows to select
multiple attributes.
9. After examining the different attribute types, close the Interactive Filter.
Finish checking the entity in the Model Space, hit <Esc> and ensure there are no entities selected.
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15.3.2. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE INTERACTIVE FILTER
In this exercise, use the Interactive Filter as an effective troubleshooting tool with the ability to quickly filter and
isolate Attributes, so any potential issues, such as entities with duplicate IDs, can be easily identified.
To troubleshoot with the Interactive Filter;
3. From the Layer Control window, right-click on the DUPLICATE SOLIDS layer and select Interactive Filter from
the shortcut menu.
4. From the Interactive Filter, select the ID checkbox from the Attribute drop-down menu and select the
ACT_TYPE checkbox from the Attribute drop-down menu.
This will present a list of ID attributes, with a count of how many entities of that particular attribute type the
Interactive Filter has identified.
6. Select on the Count column header twice, to sort the number of identified attributes in descending numerical
order i.e. any ID Attributes values with a count greater than 1 will display at the top.
This will present 14 duplicate ID attribute types and a ACT_TYPE = LVL_DRV (Count = 2).
7. From the Interactive Filter, highlight the IDs & the ACT_TYPE = LVL_DRV presenting more than 1 entity in the
count column. This will isolate them in the model space.
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8. In the Model Space, select all of the entities and check the properties window there should be a total of 28
entities.
9. Run the Modify | Solids | Extract Duplicates command, delete the duplicates and click
10. From the Interactive Filter select to refresh and confirm there are no more duplicate IDs.
11. Close the Interactive Filter and run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or select the button.
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15.3.3. CREATE A FILTER VIA THE INTERACTIVE FILTER
Permanent or hard Filters can also be created from the Interactive Filter.
To create a filter via the Interactive Filter;
3. From the Layer Control window, right-click on the TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and select Interactive Filter from the
shortcut menu.
4. From the Interactive Filter, select the ACT_TYPE checkbox from the Attribute drop-down menu.
This will present a list of HORIZON attributes, with a count of how many entities of that particular attribute
type the Interactive Filter has identified.
6. From the Interactive Filter, highlight the DECLINE, LVL_ACC_1 and LVL_ACC_2 attributes.
7. Click from the bottom of the Interactive Filter.
8. Entitle the new filter Decline and Level Access and click
9. Close the Interactive Filter and run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or select the button.
10. From the Filters toolbar, select the newly created filter from the Filters drop-down list.
This will apply the newly created Filter and isolate the Decline and Level Accesss.
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11. Once the isolated entities have been inspected, run the Edit | Filters | Remove All command or select the
button.
Chapter Review
Before proceeding to the next chapters, review the subjects below and confirm the particular skills have been
Apply filters to the entities in the model space. Entity Filters
Use a filter to invert visibility of entities. Isolate Entities and Invert Visibility
Autogenerate a hard filter. Auto Generate a Filter
Manually create a hard filter. Manually Create a Filter
Utilise the interactive filter to create a hard filter. Create a Filter via the Interactive Filter
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16. FILE MANAGEMENT
There are various commands accessible via the Main Menu to assist in the effective management of files and data
in Deswik.CAD, some of the more common features are detailed below.
16.1. NEW\OPEN\CLOSE FILES
The New, Open and Close commands are relatively consistent with similar commands in most software programs.
16.1.1. NEW FILE
Deswik.CAD supports creating new projects in a single Deswik.CAD session. The different projects can be
identified and selected from the different tabs at the top of the Model Space.
To create a new Deswik.CAD project, run the File | New command or click the button from the toolbar.
The default name for a new project is Document #. Once the new project has been saved for the first time,
the project will be labeled using the newly created saved name.
16.1.2. OPEN FILE
To open a previously saved Deswik.CAD project;
1. Run the File | Open command or click the button from the toolbar.
2. From the Windows Explorer screen, select the required Deswik.CAD file and click
Alternatively, a previously saved project can be opened directly by double-clicking the *.vdcl file.
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16.1.3. CLOSE FILE
To close the current Deswik.CAD project, run the File | Close command or click the button from the top
right corner of the Model Space.
If there are any changes to the current Deswik.CAD document, the user will be prompted to save the
changes.
16.2. SAVING FILES
Deswik.CAD saves a project into a single file with the default extension *.vdcl. There are no restrictions with
having spaces in the file name, or the length of the path that the file can be saved in.
The first time a Deswik.CAD project is saved, the user will be requested to specify a File name and Save As
location for the project. Future saves of the project will automatically save to this directory unless specified
otherwise.
16.2.1. AUTOMATIC BACKUPS
Deswik.CAD automatically creates a Backup folder, when the project is saved for the first time. The Backup folder
is in the same location as the saved project, and all backups are saved to this folder.
To configure the Automatic Backups;
1. From the Main menu select Tools | Options.

2. From the presented Options dialog box, select the Backups tab.
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3. Select the Backup checkbox.
4. Modify the other options as required and click
To load a Deswik.CAD project from a Backup file;
1. Navigate to the Backup folder location in Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click the project name.vdcl_LastSave.bak file and select Rename from the shortcut menu.
3. Replace the *.bak file extension with *.vdcl
4. In the Rename dialog box, click
The Backup file is updated to a Deswik Document file which can be loaded the conventional way by double-
clicking the file.
In the example above, a copy of the *.bak file was made first and the copied file was updated to maintain the
original Backup file, should it be required again.
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16.2.2. DYNAMIC LAYERS
Data on a layer can be saved external to the current project, by setting the Layer Properties to Dynamic Layer,
which allows for larger files to be broken into smaller files.
To set a layer to Dynamic Layer;
1. From the Layer Control window right-click on the required layer.

2. Select Properties from the shortcut menu.
3. From the presented Layer Properties dialog box, select the Dynamic Layer checkbox and click
The data on this layer is not loaded with the parent project when it is opened. The layer will be hidden
(invisible) in the Layer Control window. When the layer is made Visible for the first time after loading the active
project, the data will be loaded from the separate file at that time.
16.2.3. *.VDCL FILES AND *.DCF FILES
By default, projects in Deswik.CAD are saved as *.vdcl (Vector Draw Compressed Drawing) file type, however
there is an alternative option available when saving: *.dcf (Deswik Layered Document) file type.
The *.dcf file type is ideal to use for projects with multiple layers, but only a few visible layers. Only visible layers
are loaded at load time and the remaining layers load as they are made Visible, which results in quicker save and
load times.
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Files can be saved to and from *.vdcl and *.dcf file types with no loss of data, and when a *.dcf file is
opened and saved Deswik.CAD will only save modified layers, not all layers, significantly reducing save times.
Files can also be saved as *.vdml (Vector Draw XML Based Drawing) file type, however this option is
primarily used with legacy data, or for technical troubleshooting.
Chapter Review
Open and close Deswik.CAD files. New\Open\Close Files
Save a project. Saving Files
Adjust automatic backup settings to suit the user. Automatic Backups
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17. DATA MANAGEMENT
Data can easily be imported and exported across a wide range of applications and copied and moved between
layers in a project.
17.1. IMPORTING DATA
Deswik.CAD supports importing files created by other general mine planning applications and most CAD
applications.
There are 2 main methods of importing data into a Deswik.CAD project. The vast majority of data can be imported
using the Import commands from the Main menu, as shown below, or via the Drag and Drop method.
The Import command will automatically write the imported data to a new child layer of the current selected
layer. It is recommended to select the layer where the child layer is to be created prior to running the Import
command.
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17.1.1. IMPORTING FROM THE MAIN MENU
In this exercise, we will import files into a Deswik.CAD project via the Main menu.
To import via the Main menu;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE layer and make it visible, selected and active.
The imported data will be written as a child layer of the selected layer; 0\PRACTICE.
2. Run the File | Import | DataMine | Strings command.

3. Navigate to the 4.01 Intro to CAD for UG HR Datasets folder.
4. Select the UG_UPPER EAST_Stope Wireframes.dm file and click

5. Isolate the newly imported 0\PRACTICE\UG_UPPER EAST_Stope Wireframes layer.
When importing data into a newly created Deswik.CAD project, the data may not appear in the Model
Space. This could be caused by the imported data being in a different scale to the current Deswik.CAD session.
6. Run the View | Zoom | All command.
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17.1.2. IMPORTING VIA DRAG AND DROP METHOD
In this exercise, we will import files into a Deswik.CAD project via the Drag and Drop method.
To import via Drag and Drop;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. From the Main menu, run the File | Explorer command or click the button from the toolbar.
3. Navigate to the 4.01 Intro to CAD for UG HR Datasets folder.

4. Click on the Valens_UG_UPPER EAST.00t file and drag the file into the Model Space of the Deswik.CAD
project.
The imported data is written as a child layer of the selected layer.
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17.1.3. VALIDATING IMPORTED DATA
Once data has been imported into Deswik.CAD it is important to validate the data.
To validate imported data;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTISE\VALENS_UG_UPPER EAST layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. From the Main menu run the Modify | Solids | Validate command or click from the toolbar.
3. Select Visible Entities from the Select Entities dialog box.

4. From the Solids to Validate dialog box, toggle on Closed Solids.
5. Click
A validation report is generated; check that the imported surface Status is OK.
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17.2. EXPORTING DATA
Deswik.CAD can export data from existing projects in various file formats so the data can be used by other
programs.
17.2.1. EXPORT TO DESWIK.CAD ENTITIES
In this exercise, we will export entities from a Deswik.CAD project to Vulcan Solids format.
To export to Vulcan Solids format;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTISE\VALENS_UG_UPPER EAST layer and make it visible, selected and active.
2. Select File | Export | Vulcan Solids command.
3. From the presented Export Vulcan Solids dialog box, ensure the Entity Selection is toggled on Visible
Entities.
4. From the Export File Names Based On section, toggle on File Names and map where the exported entities
are to be saved to by selecting next to the Base File Name field.

5. Navigate to the 4.01 Intro to CAD for UG HR Export Data folder.
6. Input Solids Export in the File Name field and select
7. From the Export Vulcan Solids dialog box select
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Review the 4.01 Intro to CAD for UG HR Exported Data folder for the exported *.00t Vulcan file.
Finish reviewing the exported data, hit <Esc> and ensure there are no entities selected in the Model Space.
17.2.2. COPY TO CLIPBOARD
Deswik.CAD supports creating a screen capture of the current view in the Model Space and copying it to the
Clipboard, which can then be pasted into any editing document.
To copy an image to the Clipboard, run the View | Copy to Clipboard command from the Main menu.
17.3. COPYING AND MOVING DATA
The Copy and Move commands in Deswik.CAD will copy or move entities to another layer. In these exercises, we
will Copy and Move selected Entities, and check that the correct entities have been Copied or Moved.
The Copy and Move commands will copy or move Selected or Visible entities to an Active or Selected layer.
Think ahead by making the destination layer Active or Selected, prior to running the command.
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17.3.1. COPYING DATA
Entities can be copied from a layer and placed onto another layer, in the same position/coordinates as the original
entities using the Modify | Copy commands from the Main menu.
To copy data;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL STRINGS layer and make it visible and active.
2. Click on the 0\PRACTICE layer to ensure the layer is selected.
3. Right-click on the 0\PRACTICE layer and select Add from the shortcut menu.
4. In the presented Add Layer dialog box, enter Copied Tunnels in the Layer Name field.
5. Select the Set Active checkbox and click

6. Drag a selection window over some of the tunnel strings in the Model Space.
Check the Selected Entities field in the Properties window.
7. Run the Modify | Copy | Copy to Active Layer command.

8. From the presented Please select entities to copy dialog box, ensure the Entity Selection is toggled on
Selected Entities #.
9. Click
10. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE\COPIED TUNNELS layer which now contains the copied entity.
11. Click on the entity or drag a selection window over the entity in the Model Space and confirm that the correct
number of entities have been copied across by checking the Properties window.
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17.3.2. COPY AND PASTE DATA
Entities can be copied and pasted between projects in Deswik.CAD using Copy and Paste commands.
Although these commands can be used to copy data in an active document, it is recommended to use the
Modify | Copy commands when working with entities within the same project.
To copy and paste data between projects;
1. Select the entity or entities to copy and run the Edit | Copy command or click the button from the
toolbar.
The copied data is temporarily stored in the clipboard until it is pasted.
2. Navigate to the required Deswik.CAD project and paste the data in the desired location and layer by running
the Edit | Paste command or click the button from the toolbar.
17.3.3. MOVING DATA
Entities can be moved from a layer and placed onto another layer, in the same position/coordinates as the original
entities, using the Modify | Move commands from the Main menu.
To move data;
1. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE\VALENS_UG_UPPER EAST layer and make it visible and active.
2. Click on the 0\PRACTICE layer to ensure the layer is Selected.
3. Right-click on the 0\PRACTICE layer and select Add from the shortcut menu.
4. In the presented Add Layer dialog box, input Lode Move in the Layer Name field.
5. Select the Set Active checkbox and click

6. Click on the entity or drag a selection window over the entity in the Model Space.
Check the Selected Entities field in the Properties window.
7. Run the Modify | Move | Move to Active Layer command.
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8. From the presented Please select entities to move dialog box, toggle on Visible Entities.
9. Click
10. Isolate the 0\PRACTICE\LODE MOVE layer, which now contains the moved entity.
11. Select the entity or drag a selection window over the entity in the Model Space and confirm that 1 entity has
been moved across by checking the Properties window.
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Chapter Review
Before proceeding to the next chapter, review the subjects below and confirm the particular skills have been
Import data from other software packages. Importing from the Main Menu
Validate imported data. Validating Imported Data
Export entities to various file formats. Exporting Data
Copy and paste the model space without creating a layout. Copy to Clipboard
Move or copy data from one layer to another. Copy and Move Data
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18. ENTITY SELECTION
There are several methods of Selecting Entities within Deswik.CAD depending on the type of selection required by
the user.
Entities selected will display differently in the Model Space, depending on which option is selected from the
View | Solid Selection toolbar, which is pinned vertically on the left side of the CAD display.
COMMAND BUTTON/ICON DISPLAY
View | Solid Selection | Grips
View | Solid Selection | Highlight
View | Solid Selection | Box
The default selection view is View | Solid Selection | Box, however entities in the Model Space can be
selected with no active view command or a combination of the selection view commands.
18.1. SINGLE AND MULTIPLE SELECTION
A single entity or a selection of entities can be selected from the Model Space in Deswik.CAD.
To select a single entity, hover over the entity in the Model Space and click on the entity to select it.
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When selecting Entities, always check the Properties window to confirm the correct number and type of
Entities have been selected.
To select multiple entities;
1. Hover over the required entity in the Model Space then click on the entity to select it.
2. Hold down the <CTRL> key and select any other required entities.
When multiple Entities are selected, the Properties window displays the number of Selected Entities,
however will only display the Entity type (TypeName), if all Selected Entities are the same type.
18.2. BLUE VS GREEN SELECTION WINDOW
Clicking and dragging a selection window over entities in the Model Space will result in different selections
depending on the direction of the selection window.
Dragging the window from left to right produces a blue selection window which selects all entities that fall
completely inside the selection window.
Dragging the window from right to left produces a green selection window which selects all entities that fall
partially inside the selection window.
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BLUE SELECTION WINDOW
A blue selection window has been The green polyline and 2 points are selected
dragged over multiple entities in the as they are the only entities completely
Model Space. inside the blue selection window.
GREEN SELECTION WINDOW
A green selection window has been All the entities that were completely inside
dragged over multiple entities in the the green selection window are selected.
Model Space.
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18.3. SELECTING ENTITIES WITHIN A COMMAND
When Deswik.CAD prompts the user to select entities from within a command, the entities display in the Model
Space with a series of dotted lines as the following examples illustrate;
ENTITY TYPE ENTITY IN THE MODEL SPACE
Polyline
Surface
Solid
To avoid incorrect processing of entities, if any objects display as shown above when selected, and the user
is unsure of what command is running to create this appearance, hit <Esc> to clear out of all commands and start
again.
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18.4. LAYER CONTROL SELECTING
Entities of a certain type contained on a specific layer, can be selected via the Layer Control window.
To select entities via the Layer Control window;
1. Right-click on the desired layer.

2. From the presented shortcut menu, click Select Entities which in turn presents a list of entity types that can
be selected on that layer.
Optional Practice
Use the different selection methods as described above to select various entity types in the Model Space.
18.5. GRIPS
Select an entity in the Model Space, and Grips are displayed at strategic points on these entities. These Grips are
small, blue square outlines, although some entities will display one solid blue square Grip as well.
Some entities, such as polylines, have a direction associated with them that is dependent on the order that the
points were drawn. The start points of polylines will be indicated by a blue, heavy-outlined circle to differentiate
them visually from the other grips.
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18.5.1. MODIFY A POLYLINE WITH GRIPS
In this exercise, we will digitize a simple haulroad polyline and modify it by selecting a Grip.
To modify a polyline with Grips;
1. Add a new layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE\GRIPS

2. Isolate the layer and make it visible and active.
3. Draw a simple polyline in the Model Space by running the Draw | Polyline command or click the button
from the toolbar.
4. Follow the prompts to draw a simple polyline and right-click to complete the command.
5. Select the polyline by clicking on it.
6. Position the cursor directly over a Grip until the Grip turns yellow.
7. Left-click to select the Grip.
Deswik.CAD highlights the selected entity (using dashed lines) and displays a leader line from the selected
Grips current location to the cursor location. When the cursor is moved, the position of the Grip is changed.
8. Click a second time when satisfied with the new position of the Grip.
Deswik.CAD will move the grip to the new location, modifying the entity.
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18.6. IDENTIFY AND MODIFY ENTITIES
There are several options and commands available in Deswik.CAD to identify and modify entities. As outlined
earlier, the easiest way to identify an entity is to select the entity in the Model Space and refer to the Properties
window.
To modify entities;
1. Select the entity in the Model Space.

2. From the Main menu click the Modify tab to display an extensive menu of Modify commands.
The Modify | Polylines | Connect commands are shown below as an example of the Modify commands.
Many of the Modify commands in Deswik.CAD are covered in the more advanced Deswik Training Tutorials.
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Chapter Review
Select more than one entity at a time. Single and Multiple Selection
Use the appropriate selection method when required. Blue vs Green Selection Window
Select entitys without disturbing the model space. Layer Control Selecting
Grips. Grips
Modify a polyline with grips. Modify a Polyline with Grips
Identify and modify entities. Identify and Modify Entities
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19. SNAPPING
Snap modes allows the user to snap to a precise locations i.e. point, midpoint and intersection on an entity. Use
Snap Mode to select precise locations whenever you are prompted to select a point or entity.
The Snap Mode commands each highlight the snap point using various yellow symbols that change depending on
the Snap Mode chosen, providing a visual cue that indicates which Snap Mode is in effect.
If a Snap Mode is enabled and the cursor is hovered over a point on an entity, the snapping symbol will only
appear when you are running a command, which prompts the user to select a point or entity.
The Snap Mode toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned vertically
to the middle left of the main screen.
The Snap Mode buttons are all toggle buttons. By default, the Snapping commands are disabled and
the Snap Mode is set to Grip Snapping which snaps the cursor to any grip on a selected entity (including start
and end points) as the cursor is moved over these locations in the Model Space.
19.1. SNAPPING TO PRECISE LOCATIONS
In these exercises, we will draw a simple polyline and use some of the available commands to Snap to precise
locations on the polyline.
To snap to precise locations;
1. Add a new layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE\SNAPPING

2. Isolate the new layer and make it visible and active.
3. Ensure all Snapping is toggled off; run the Format | Snap Mode | None command or click the button.
4. Draw a simple polyline and right-click to complete the command.
5. Without selecting the polyline from the Model Space, hover the cursor over various points on the polyline.
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Nothing should display in the Model Space if the entity is not selected, now select the polyline and the blue
grips will turn yellow as the user hovers over them as they did in the last exercise!
6. Run the Format | Snap Mode | Points command or click the button to enable point snapping.
7. Modify the polyline manually by running the Draw | Polyline command and snapping to a precise point/s on
the existing polyline.
When Snap Modes are enabled to select precise positions, a green snapping symbol displays and the shape
will depend on which mode/s are enabled and where the cursor is located in the Model Space.
Combine Snap Modes easily by toggling on multiple Snap Mode buttons simultaneously.
Optional Practice
Isolate and make visible the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL STRINGS layer and use the different
Snap Modes individually or in combination with each other to snap to other precise locations i.e. perpendicular or
intersection. Click to turn off all Snap Modes and hit <Esc> to ensure no entities are selected when finished.
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20. VIEWING DATA
There are many commands and options in Deswik.CAD to manipulate the view of the data in the Model Space.
20.1. ROTATING
The Rotate command enables the user to change the orientation of viewing entities in the Model Space. By
moving the mouse, the user is able to rotate the view within two or three dimensions, using one of three different
rotation origins.
The View | Rotate toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned
vertically to the top right of the screen.
To perform a basic Rotate command, hold down the <Shift> key and left-click at the same time. This will
display a circle in the Model Space which acts as a Rotation Display Guide. The user can then release the <Shift>
key and continue rotating the view.
20.1.1. TWIST AND ROTATE
No matter how the user chooses to set the rotation origin, there are two ways to move your data around the
rotation origin:
TWIST: Click the cursor anywhere outside of the circle, hold and drag the mouse to twist the object (360 to the
left or right) around a center of origin within two dimensions.
ROTATE: Click the cursor anywhere inside of the circle, hold and drag the mouse to rotate the object around a
center of origin within three dimensions.
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While the Rotate command is active, a circle is displayed in the center of the Model Space and it is
recommended that the user does not perform any other activities. When the user is finished with the Rotate
command; hit <Esc> or right-click out of the command so other functions can be performed within the project.
20.2. 3D VIEWS
Deswik.CAD offers several 3-dimensional views that automatically change the orientation of the View Plane in the
Model Space. The user is able to select any one of these 3D Views using the View command from the Main
menu, as well as the shortcut buttons on the View | 3D Views toolbar.
The View | 3D Views toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned
vertically to the middle right of the main screen.
Optional Practice
Use combinations of the Rotate and 3D Views commands to view entities in the Model Space.
The optimal 3D View is Top view, also known as Plan View. It is recommended that when finished viewing in
other 3D Views that you run the View | 3D Views | Top command or click the button.
20.3. VISUAL STYLES
A Visual Style is a collection of settings that control the display of edges and shading of the visible entities in the
Model Space. Shaded style is the default/optimal view and when another Visual Style is selected, it is applied
to all visible entities.
The View | Visual Styles toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned
vertically to the bottom left of the screen.
Make Visible, Isolate and Activate the 0\PRACTICE\VALENS_UG_UPPER EAST layer, and practice viewing
the data using the various View | Visual Styles toolbar commands.
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It is recommended that when finished viewing in other Visual Styles that the user run the View | Visual
Styles | Shaded command or click the button.
20.4. ANIMATION
To create Animations of selected entities and manage the various settings, Deswik.CAD has an Animation mode
which is enabled by running the View | Visual Styles | Animation command or by clicking the button.
Deswik.CAD determines the sequence of the animation according to either Start and Finish dates applied as
attributes or direct linking to a related Deswik.Scheduler project.
The View | Visual Styles toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned
vertically to the bottom left of the screen.
Once Animation mode has been enabled, a new Visualizer menu is added to the Main menu, a Visualizer toolbar
is added above the Model Space and a Playback toolbar is added below the Model Space.
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20.4.1. VIEWING AN ANIMATION
To view an Animation:
2. Run the View | Visual Styles | Animation command or click the button from the toolbar.
3. From the playback controls under the Model Space, click the button.
4. From the presented Animation Options dialog box, in the Layers to Animate tab, delete any rows displaying
in the grid with the button.
5. Click to add a new row.
6. From the Layer Selection dialog box, select the TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and click
7. From the Animation Options dialog select Backward from the Animation Mode drop-down menu.
As a general rule, for mining solids the graphics should animate backwards so when the mining solids are
completed they vanish from the graphics. As opposed to dump solids that should be animated forwards so the
solids appear when they are finished.
8. Click
9. From the playback controls under the Model Space (Animation mode), click the button.
10. After viewing the Animation, return the view to Plan View by running the View | Visual Styles | Shaded
command or clicking from the toolbar.
The Animation can also be viewed manually using the slider on the playback controls.
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20.4.2. VISUALIZER SHORTCUT KEYS
Once Animation mode is enabled, the Visualizer toolbar automatically displays.
The Visualizer commands in Deswik.CAD are summarized below:
Toggle the use of clipping with a Clipping

Visualizer | View | Display Clipping Box
Box.
Center the Clipping Box and set the

Visualizer | View | Clipping Box Frame Selection
Clipping Extents on the selected entities.
Enable/disable the shading on the clipping

Visualizer | View | Shade Clipping Box
box.
Record an AVI animation based on the

Visualizer | Record Animation
current settings.
Enable/disable specular lighting of entities

Visualizer | View | Specular Lighting
in the Model Space.
Toggle the Visualizers animation mode on

Visualizer | View | Toggle Animation Mode
or off.
Display the target point of rotation as

Visualizer | Display Rotation Point Guide
small axis.
20.4.3. RECORDING AN ANIMATION
To record an Animation;
1. Run the Visualizer | Record Animation command or click the button from the toolbar.
2. Select the desired settings from the presented Record Animation Options dialog box and click
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20.4.4. VISUALIZER CLIPPING
The Clipping commands allow the user to limit the amount of entities visible on the screen by hiding all data
outside the Clipping Box.
The Visualizer | View | Display Clipping Box command displays a 3D Clipping Box in the Model Space with an XYZ
clipping axis to manually modify the extents of the Clipping Box.
The Visualizer | View | Clipping Box Frame Selection command displays a 3D Clipping Box in the Model Space
that is centered around the selected entities.
The Clipping commands allow the user to limit the amount of information visible on the screen by clipping,
or hiding, all data outside of a visible Clipping box. Once you have clipped entities in the Model Space, you can
rotate the View Plane to see them from multiple angles.
Chapter Review
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER REFERENCE
Snap to precise locations. Snapping to Precise Locations
Rotate the data in the model space. Rotating
Apply a 3-D view to the data. 3D Views
Switch on and off animation. Visual Styles
Record an animation. Record an Animation
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21. WORKING PLANES
Working Planes dictate the level and position that the majority of entities can be viewed and created in a 3D
virtual CAD environment.
The following table is an overview of the Working Plane commands in Deswik.CAD;
View | Working Plane | Move | Up Move the Working Plane closer.
View | Working Plane | Move | Down Move the Working Plane away.
View | Working Plane | Move | Distance Set the distance to move the Working Plane.
View | Working Plane | From View Set the Working Plane to the current view.
View | Working Plane | To View Set the current view to the Working Plane.
View | Working Plane | Snap Set the center of the Working Plane.
View | Working Plane | Properties Edit the Working Plane properties.
View | Working Plane | Display Guide Display a guide representing the Working Plane.
21.1. DISPLAY GUIDE
The Working Plane display guide is essentially a square in the Model Space that indicates the Working Plane.
To enable the Display Guide;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and make it visible.
2. Run the View | Working Plane | Display Guide command or click the button from the toolbar.
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If the Display Guide does not show in the Model Space, return the view to Plan View, and run the View |
Working Plane | From View command or click from the toolbar.
21.2. SET WORKING PLANE PROPERTIES
The Azimuth, Dip, Twist and X, Y, Z coordinate properties of the Working Plane can be set by running the View |
Working Plane | Properties command.
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21.2.1. DIGITIZING POLYLINES AT DIFFERENT RLS
In this exercise, we will draw 2 polylines at different Z coordinates to see the effect in the Model Space.
To draw Polylines at different RLs;
1. Add a new layer and name it: 0\PRACTICE\RL

2. Isolate the new layer and make it visible and active.
3. Draw a simple polyline in the Model Space.
4. Run the View | Working Plane | Properties command or click the button from the toolbar.
5. From the presented Working Plane Angles dialog box, change the Z coordinate to 100.
6. From the Main menu set the Pen Color for new entities to red.
7. Draw another simple polyline.

8. Use the Rotation commands to view the entities from different perspectives.
21.3. VIEWING PLANE
The Viewing Plane represents the current view of the entities in the Model Space and can be adjusted by manually
selecting the points in the Model Space, using the View | Plane by Points toolbar.
The Plane by 1 Point command sets a new Working Plane by selecting a center point.
The Plane by 2 Points command sets a new Working Plane by selecting 2 points.
The Plane by 3 Points command sets a new Working Plane by selecting 3 points to reside on the new plane.
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The Plane by _ Points toolbar is pictured horizontally below. In the default view, the toolbar is pinned
vertically to the bottom right of the screen.
By default the Apply to Working Plane and Apply to View buttons are toggled on.
The Plane by 1 Point / Plane by 2 Points commands also display a dialog box to set the view direction with an
option to Change View Mode to Slice or sectional view.
Original Image Slice Mode Selected Vertical Slice View
Use Snap Modes with the Plane by Points commands to be more precise when selecting a center point.
21.3.1. MODIFY VIEWING PLANES
In this exercise, we will use the Plane by 2 Points command to obtain a vertical, sectional view of the Mining Solids
as illustrated above.
To modify the viewing plane;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and make it visible.
2. Isolate 1 of the Decline Solids by selecting 1 of the decline solids then run the Edit | Filters | Isolate Selected
Entities command.
3. Run the View | Working Plane | Display Guide command or click from the toolbar.
4. Run the View | Plane by 2 Points command or click from the toolbar.
5. Follow the prompts and select 2 points on either side of the Mining Solids.
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6. From the presented Plane by 2 Points dialog box, toggle on Vertical, but leave the Change View Mode
to Slice checkbox cleared.
7. Click
This will adjust the View Plane to the specified 2 Points with a Vertical alignment.
8. Turn off the Display Guide by clicking the button from the toolbar.
9. Run the View | Visual Styles | 3D Slicing command or click the button from the toolbar to generate a
sectional view.
21.3.2. RESETTING THE VIEW PLANE
The Working Plane or View Plane can be restored to their original orientation and the crosshairs reset.
To reset the working/viewing plane;
1. Return to the original View by running the View | 3D Views | Top View command or by clicking from the
toolbar.
2. Return to the original Style by running the View | Visual Styles | Shaded command or by clicking from
the toolbar.
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3. Return to the original alignment and restore the crosshairs by running the View | Working Plane | From
View command or by clicking from the toolbar.
4. Run the View | Zoom | All command or click the button from the toolbar.
21.4. MOVE WORKING PLANE
The Move Working Plane commands allow the user to Set a Distance, and move the Working Plane either Up
(closer) or Down (away) from the Plan View.
21.4.1. MOVING THE WORKING PLANE
In this exercise, we will view the Mining Solids from the north, set a distance and move the Working Plane.
To move the working plane;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and make it visible and active.
2. Run the View | 3D Views | From North command or the select the button from the toolbar, to view the
image from a north facing perspective.
3. Turn on the Display Guide by selecting from the toolbar.
4. From the Working Plane toolbar, adjust the move distance to 5 meters.
5. Select to move the Working Plane up or select to move the Working Plane down by 5 meters.
6. Return the Working Plane to its original alignment and turn off the Display Guide.
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21.5. CLIPPING
The Clipping commands allow the user to limit the amount of information visible on the screen by clipping, or
hiding, all data outside of a specified distance from the current Working Plane.
The Clipping tool only adjusts the viewing of the entities that fall inside the specified clipping distance. It
does not physically adjust the entity, just the viewing of it!
To enable Clipping;
1. From the Clipping toolbar, set the 2 clipping distances (Near and Far distances in meters).
2. Alternate clicking on the 3 Clipping commands to clip the current view in the Model Space;
Near Clipping
Near and Far Clipping
Far Clipping
Once the user has finished with the various Clipping views, ensure all the Clipping commands are turned off
by simply clicking on them again to turn them off.
21.5.1. CLIPPING AND MOVING THE WORKING PLANE
In this exercise, we will combine Clipping commands with Working Plane commands, to moving through specific
views in the Model space.
To Clip and move the Working Plane;
2. Turn on the Display Guide by clicking from the toolbar.
3. With both distances set at 2 meters, click to enable all Clipping.
4. From the Working Plane toolbar, move the Working Plane up and down and view the results in the Model
space.
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5. Return the Working Plane to its original alignment, turn off the Display Guide and turn the Clipping
commands off.
21.6. PLANE DEFINITION
The Plane Definition commands allows the user to save defined views of your project, which Deswik.CAD can later
load in the Model Space.
The Plane Definition commands in Deswik.CAD are used to create, modify and load defined views.
Create a new Plane Definition from the current

View | Plane Definition | Create from View
view plane.
View | Plane Definition | Replace with Replace the selected Plane Definition settings
Current View with the current view settings.
View | Plane Definition | Modify Modify the selected Plane Definition settings.
View | Plane Definition | Load Load the selected Plane Definition.
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21.6.1. CREATING A PLANE DEFINITION
To create a Plane Definition, several options are available including creating from the current view plane and
creating from a selected polyline. Depending on which option is selected, a Plane Definition dialog box will display
to define the settings of the view to be saved.
In this exercise, we will create a Plane Definition based on the current view.
To create a Plane Definition;
2. Use the Rotation and Zoom commands to produce a random view of the Mining Solids.
3. Run the View | Plane Definition | Create from View command or click the button from the toolbar.
4. From the presented Add Plane Definition dialog box, input New View in the Plane Definition field.
5. Click
6. From the View Properties tab of the presented Plane Definition dialog box, enter New View of Mining Solids
in the Description field.
7. Click
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8. Return the view in the Model Space to Plan View.
9. From the Plane Definition toolbar click

10. From the presented Select Plane Definition dialog box, right-click the NEW VIEW layer and click Apply.
The saved Plane Definition is displayed in the Model Space.
11. Exit out of the saved Plane Definition view by clicking from the Select Plane Definition dialog
box.
12. Return the view to Plan View.
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21.7. LAYER PRESETS
Layer Presets allows the user to change the properties of all layers in a project including visibility, filters and
legends.
21.7.1. CREATING LAYER PRESETS
By creating a Layer Preset, the user can quickly restore the layer tree and layer Properties to a preset template.
To create or edit Layer Presets;
1. From the Main menu run the Layer | Presets | Edit Presets command or click the button from the
toolbar.
2. From the presented Layer Presets dialog box click to add a new row to the list.
3. Enter a New Layer Presets Name.
4. Define the Initial Actions for All Layers from the drop-down lists.
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Additional actions can be applied by adding additional rows to the Active Layer grid and creating a set of
rules for the Layer Presets.
5. Click to save the changes and close the dialog box.
Settings from the current layer tree can also be applied to a project by selecting
21.7.2. APPLYING LAYER PRESETS
Layer Presets can be applied by clicking the button from the Layer Presets dialog box or by
selecting the Layer Preset from the toolbar.
Chapter Review
Switch on and off the working plane display guide. Display Guide
Edit the working plane properties. Set Working Plane Properties
Use the plane by two points commands for a long section view. Modify Viewing Planes
Reset the view plane. Resetting the View Plane
Move the working plane to different RLs. Move Working Plane
Apply 10m clipping to the working plane. Clipping
Set up a plane definition. Plane Definition
Set up a layer preset. Layer Presets
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22. LEGENDS
A Legend is a convenient method of grouping data into multiple bins based on Attribute values. Legends can be
used for coloring graphical entities with common Attributes, or reporting quantities of material with common
Attributes from a geological model.
All Legend commands can be accessed via the Main menu Edit | Legends or by the Legends shortcut
toolbar.
22.1. CREATING LEGENDS
A Legend might be useful to color all entities with a common Attribute value the same color. Alternatively, a
Legend could be used to color all entities where an Attribute falls into a range of values e.g. if the average
elevation is greater than 100 and less than 150.
22.1.1. CREATING A VALUE BINS LEGEND
In this exercise, we will create a Legend based on the horizon Attributes.
To create a Value Bin Legend;
1. Isolate the 0\UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK\TUNNEL SOLIDS layer and make it visible and Selected.
2. Run the Edit | Legends | Edit command or click from the toolbar.
3. In the presented Legends dialog box, click to add a new Legend.
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4. From the New Save Name dialog box, enter LEVELS in the Name field and click
5. Click the button.
6. From the presented Add Value Bins dialog box, select the LEVEL attribute from the Field drop-down menu
and click
This will auto-populate the bins according to the entities with the LEVEL attribute applied to them.
7. From the Legends dialog box click
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8. To apply the Legend, ensure the TUNNEL SOLIDS layer is Selected.
9. From the Legends toolbar, select the newly created LEVELS legend from the Legends drop-down menu.
This will apply the newly created legend to all entities with the LEVEL attribute assigned to it.
10. After viewing the entities with the BENCH attribute, run the Edit | Legends | Remove All command or click
the button from the toolbar.
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22.1.2. CREATING A RANGE BINS LEGEND
In this exercise, we will create a Legend based on the volume range of the Tunnel Solids.
To create a Range Bin Legend;
2. Run the Edit | Legends | Edit command or click from the toolbar.
3. In the presented Legends dialog box click to add a new Legend.
4. In the New Save Name dialog box, enter Level 5m Ranges in the Name field and click
5. Click the button.

6. From the presented Add Range Bins dialog box, select Level from the Field drop-down menu.
7. Change the Bin Size to 5000
Changing the Bin Size will automatically update the Number of Bins i.e. the larger the Bin Size the smaller
the Number of Bins. If the Bin Size was left at one (1), the Number of Bins is ~390000 which is not manageable!
8. Click
This will auto-populate the bins according to the Level range.
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9. From the Legends dialog box, click
10. To apply the Legend, ensure the TUNNEL SOLIDS layer is Selected.
11. From the Legends toolbar, select the newly created Level 5m Ranges legend from the Legends drop-down
menu.
12. Run the Edit | Legends | Remove All command or click the button from the toolbar.
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22.1.3. CREATE A POP-UP LEGEND
Once a Legend has been created, a pop-up Legend can be generated and inserted as a bitmap image on the active
layer or on a Plot.
Plots are covered in the next section of the tutorial.
To create a pop-up Legend;
1. From the Legends dialog box, highlight the required Legend and click the button.
This will create the pop-up Legend.
2. Click to close the Legends dialog box, but leave the pop-up Legend open.
3. Right-click inside the pop-up Legend and select Insert into Document.
4. Follow the prompt to select an Insertion Point for the Legend.

5. To format the Legend once it has been inserted, double-click the Legend from the Model Space to display a
Table dialog box with formatting options.
6. Run the Edit | Legends | Remove All command or click the button from the toolbar.
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Chapter Review
Create a legend based on attribute values. Creating a Value Bins Legend
Create a legend with bins based on a range of information from Creating a Range Bins Legend
attributes.
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23. QUERIES
The Tools | Query commands allow the user to run various queries to obtain detailed information and/or
generate reports on the selected properties. The most common Query commands, Point, Distance and Volume
also have toolbar shortcuts.
There are a range of Query commands available, including Attributes and Properties and Histogram which are
described in more detail below.
23.1. ATTRIBUTES AND PROPERTIES
Running the Tools | Query | Attributes and Properties command displays an Attributes and Properties to Export
dialog box. After selecting the required Attributes and Properties, Deswik.CAD generates an Attributes and
Properties report.
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23.2. HISTOGRAM
Running the Tools | Query | Histogram command generates a Histogram that depicts the distribution frequency,
for a specified Attribute for selected entities.
When the Histogram Reporting dialog box is first displayed, the Histogram is blank. The Histogram
populates after the options on the left of the dialog box are populated and Apply is selected.
Chapter Review
Query information about an entity. Attributes and Properties
Create a histogram. Histogram
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24. PLOTTING
Deswik.CAD is able to print either directly from the Model Space or from Layouts.
When printing from the Model Space, the data that is visible on the screen will be printed to the page at an
undefined scale.
Because the Print command does not support printing to multiple pages, when printing the Model Space it is
critical that the size of the piece of paper is large enough in its defined orientation to fit all of the data onto a
single page. This can be confirmed by looking at a preview before printing.
The first time a document is printed from the Model Space of an open project, it is recommended that the
user ensures the Page Printer Setup and Printer Settings are set up correctly.
24.1. LAYOUTS (PLOTS)
Within Deswik.CAD, there can be two distinct working environments, or spaces, in which the user can create
objects. Typically, a model composed of geometric entities is created in the Model Space. However, if it is
necessary to print the model, the user is able to create a Layout, which is essentially a paper space. The Model
Space and a Layout exist simultaneously, and are accessible on tabs located at the bottom left of the drawing
area. There will only ever be one Model Space tab; however, one or more Layout tabs may be present at any
given time.
The Layout, similar to the Model Space, also has its own Layer Control window, which displays automatically
when the Layout is selected. Within a Layout, Viewports are inserted to display views of the 3D Model Space data.
Any number of Viewports can be created within a Layout and any number of Layouts can be created within a
project.
24.1.1. CREATING A LAYOUT
In these exercises, we will create a Layout (Plot), then insert a Viewport into the Layout and modify the view of
the image to the users preference. We will then create a Viewport Grid, North Arrow and Scalebar and adjust
them to the required view.
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To create a Layout;
1. Add a new layer called 0\PRACTICE\PLOTTING and make it Active.

2. Isolate and select the PLOTTING layer.
3. From the Main menu run the Insert | Layout command.
4. In the presented Insert Layout dialog box, input Sample Layout in the Name field.
The user will need to map a printer to Deswik.CAD and adjust the print settings.
5. Select A3 from the Page Size drop-down menu.

6. Toggle on Landscape Orientation and select A3 Landscape.vdcl from the Title Block drop-down menu.
Additional default Title Blocks can be found in the file location C:\ProgramData\Deswik\Titleblocks
7. Click
Deswik.CAD will insert a new window in the position of the Model Space called SAMPLE LAYOUT and
create a new layer with the same name in the Layer Control window.
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24.2. TITLE BLOCKS
Title blocks can be modified to suit the users requirements.
To modify a Title Block;
1. From the Main menu run the File | Open command or click the button from the toolbar.
2. Navigate to the C:\ProgramData\Deswik\Titleblocks directory and open the required *.vdcl file.
4. Click in the area of the Title Block to modify which will populate the Properties window.
5. From the Properties window modify Title Block text details as required.
6. Hit <Enter> to save the changes for the current project.
To save the Title Block as a new default; run the File | Save As command and save the new Title Block in the
C:\ProgramData\Deswik\Titleblocks file directory.
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24.2.1. CREATE/EDIT TITLE BLOCK TEXT
To create/edit Title Block inputs or text;
1. From the Layout Space, double-click on the Title Block border.

2. From the presented Edit Block Text dialog box, input Values for the required fields.
3. Click to save the changes and close the dialog box.
24.3. VIEWPORTS
Once you have created a Layout, you can split the drawing area into one or more adjacent rectangular views
known as Viewports. Viewports are areas that display different views of the Model Space.
24.3.1. CREATING VIEWPORTS
In these exercises, we will insert 1 Viewport into the Sample Layout created in the last exercise.
To create a Viewport;
1. Select the tab to return to the Model Space.
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3. Select the tab to return to the Layout Space.
4. Run the Insert | Viewport command.
5. In the presented Viewport Layer dialog box, enter Sample Viewport in the Name field and click
6. Follow the prompts and drag a window inside the Layout while staying inside the dotted border.
Deswik.CAD will create a Viewport image of the current visible entities in the Model Space, create a SAMPLE
VIEWPORT child layer to the SAMPLE LAYOUT layer and a Viewport dialog box is presented, where the Size, View,
Layers and Plane Definitions can be modified if required.
7. From the Viewport dialog box, click the View tab and select 3D Solid Shaded from the drop-down menu.
8. Click
9. Click to close the dialog box.
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The default Entity Display for Viewports is 2D Solid; when 3D Solid Shaded is selected, the image in the
Viewport will reflect the image in the Model Space.
To modify the Viewport settings further, right-click on the SAMPLE VIEWPORT layer in the Layer Control
window and select Modify Viewport.
24.4. DRAWING VIEWPORT GRID, NORTH ARROW AND SCALEBAR
In these exercises, we will add a Viewport Grid, North Arrow and Scalebar to the Viewport.
24.4.1. CREATING A VIEWPORT GRID
To create a Viewport Grid;
1. From the Main menu, run the Draw | Viewport Grid command.
2. Follow the prompt and click on the Viewport.
3. In the X tab, click the Disable selection box.
4. In the Y tab, click the Disable selection box.
5. Set the Z tab settings as follows:
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6. Click to apply the settings to the Viewport.
7. Modify the Grid settings and keep selecting until the grid matches your preferences.
8. Once finished, click to close the Viewport Grid form.
To modify the Grid settings further, right-click on the GRID layer in the Layer Control window and select
Modify Grid.
24.4.2. CREATING A NORTH ARROW
To create a North Arrow;
1. Click on the Viewport and run the Draw | North Arrow command.
2. Follow the prompt to select the location of the North Arrow.
3. From the presented North Arrow dialog box, click
Deswik.CAD will apply a North Arrow to the Viewport and create a NORTH ARROW child layer to the
SAMPLE VIEWPORT layer.
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24.4.3. SCALEBAR
To create a Scalebar;
1. Click on the Viewport and run the Draw | Scalebar command.

2. Follow the prompt to select the location of the Scalebar.
3. From the presented Scalebar dialog box, click
Deswik.CAD will apply a Scalebar to the Viewport and create a SCALEBAR child layer to the SAMPLE
VIEWPORT layer.
To modify the Scalebar settings further, right-click on the SCALEBAR layer in the Layer Control window and
select Modify Scalebar.
24.5. PRINT PREVIEW
Before printing the Layout and Viewport, run the File | Print Preview command to review the outputs first.
If changes are required, close the Print Preview dialog box, make the required changes and run the File |
Print Preview command again.
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Chapter Review
Before proceeding to the next chapter review; the subjects below and confirm the particular skills have been
Insert a layout into the Deswik.CAD project. Layouts (Plots)
Edit the text in a title block. Title Blocks
Insert a viewport onto the layout. Viewports
Add grid to the view port. Creating a Viewport Grid
Add a north arrow to the view port. Creating a North Arrow
Insert a scale bar for a view port. Scalebar
Review the layout and print. Print Preview
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25. SUPPORT
Should the user require any further support and assistance with Deswik.CAD the following options are available.
25.1. HELP FILES
The Help files contain concise and user friendly support documents on the majority of Deswik.CAD tools and
functions.
To successfully navigate the Help Files, base the search criteria around Keywords.
For example: If the user require further information on how to adjust the Filters to a certain View, start by
searching in the Help Files for the keywords Filters and/or View.
Or
If the user already knows where the command are that they require help with is located in the Main menu, search
the Help Files via the Contents tab which is set out in the same format as the Main menu.
25.2. CLIENT PORTAL
The Deswik Client Portal provides access to a variety of support and information channels including;
Current released Deswik suite installs and patches
How to guides
Troubleshooting guides
Direct secure mailbox channel to Deswik Support
Roadmap of upcoming functionality and estimated release dates.
25.1.1. CLIENT PORTAL REGISTRATION
To access the Deswik Client Portal a user account must be created by Deswik Support.
To register for a user account, follow the link below; once the account has been approved the customer will
receive an email confirming account details.
https://clientportal.deswik.com/user/register
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25.1.2. CLIENT PORTAL ACCESS
Once a user account has been generated, the Deswik Client Portal can be accessed.
To access the Client Portal;
1. Follow the link; https://clientportal.deswik.com/user/login

or
2. Click the link from the Deswik website.
3. From the Log In screen, enter Username or Email Address and Password.
4. Click to access the Deswik Client Portal.
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The following table outlines the Home screen tabs and their functionality;
HOME SCREEN TABS FUNCTIONALITY
Messages To send and receive emails from Deswik employees.
Downloads Consists of a personal folder (My Files), Company Folder (My Company Files) and Public
folder.
My Files To store and share files and data. Only the user and Deswik employees have access to
this folder.
My Company Files To share files and data between all users in the same company and Deswik employees.
Public To access Deswik Software installs, patches and How-to Guides.
Roadmap Provides proposed release dates for upcoming new functionality and improvements.
Edit My Profile To change contact details and request a new password.
25.3. SUPPORT CONTACTS
Deswik offers a range of support offerings to help the user get the best experience from the Deswik software
purchase. Deswik has support and training locations around the world. The user is able to reach us via phone,
email or the web.
To phone or email us, please contact a Support Centre in your region:
LOCATION CONTACT
Australia +617 3229 2708 or 1300 653 032

support@deswik.com
Canada +1 778 375 3202

support_na@deswik.com
South Africa +27 11 958 0273

support_sa@deswik.com
United Kingdom +44 1494 678 920

support_uk@deswik.com
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INTRODUCTION TO DESWIK.

RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2013

1 / 428 Upper Edward St., Spring Hill, QLD, Australia, 4000

4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 12

5. GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 12

5.1. Load Deswik.CAD Data Set.......................................................................................................................... 12

5.2. Identifying CAD Files ................................................................................................................................... 13

6.1. Opening the License Manager .................................................................................................................... 14

6.2. Network Licenses ........................................................................................................................................ 15

6.2.1. Checking Out a License for Roaming .................................................................................................. 15

6.2.2. Checking In a Roaming License ........................................................................................................... 16

8. DESWIK CAD DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................... 19

8.1. Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 20

8.2. Model Space ............................................................................................................................................... 20

8.3. Toolbars ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

8.4. Layer Control window ................................................................................................................................. 22

8.5. Output window ........................................................................................................................................... 22

8.6. Properties window ...................................................................................................................................... 23

8.7. Status Bar .................................................................................................................................................... 24

8.7.1. Progress Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 24

9. CONFIGURING THE CAD INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 26

9.1.1. Graphics Display Settings .................................................................................................................... 26

9.2. Toolbar Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 27

9.2.1. Add or Remove a Toolbar Shortcut .................................................................................................... 27

9.2.2. Move a Toolbar ................................................................................................................................... 28

9.3. Dock Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 29

9.3.1. Unpinning Dock Windows................................................................................................................... 30

9.3.2. Pinning Dock Windows ....................................................................................................................... 31

10. SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

10.1. Navigation Shortcuts............................................................................................................................... 32

10.1. Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................................... 32

10.1.1. Creating Hotkeys ................................................................................................................................. 33

10.2. Shortcut Menus ...................................................................................................................................... 33

10.2.1. Model Space ....................................................................................................................................... 34

10.2.2. Layer Control....................................................................................................................................... 34

10.2.3. Refresh Layer Control ......................................................................................................................... 35

11. LAYER CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................. 36

11.1. States of a Layer ...................................................................................................................................... 37

11.1.1. Visible Layer ........................................................................................................................................ 37

11.1.2. Selected Layer ..................................................................................................................................... 38

11.1.3. Active Layer......................................................................................................................................... 38

11.1.4. Three States of a Layer Summary ....................................................................................................... 39

11.2. Layer Modification .................................................................................................................................. 40

11.2.1. Adding a Layer .................................................................................................................................... 40

11.2.2. Renaming a Layer................................................................................................................................ 41

12. COMMON DIALOG BOXES .............................................................................................................................. 43

12.1. Select Entities Dialog Box........................................................................................................................ 43

12.2. Layer Selection Dialog Box ...................................................................................................................... 44

12.3. Prompts and Inputs................................................................................................................................. 45

12.3.1. Follow the Prompts ............................................................................................................................. 46

12.4. Left Mouse Click and Right Mouse Click ................................................................................................. 47

13. PROPERTIES WINDOW .................................................................................................................................... 49

13.1. Fixed Properties ...................................................................................................................................... 49

13.1.1. Polyline Start Points ............................................................................................................................ 49

13.2. Variable Properties ................................................................................................................................. 51

13.2.1. Vertex List ........................................................................................................................................... 52

14. ATTRIBUTES .................................................................................................................................................... 54

14.1. Attribute Values ...................................................................................................................................... 55

14.1.1. Adding Attributes and Assigning Values ............................................................................................. 56

16.2.3. .vdcl Files and .dcf Files ................................................................................................................... 77