CADUI

CADUI stands for Computer-Aided Design User Interface. It refers to the graphical elements and interactive features that allow a user to operate and control computer-aided design software. Essentially, it's the visual environment where designers and engineers create, modify, and analyze 2D and 3D models.

The CADUI typically includes a drawing area or viewport where the design is displayed. It also features toolbars, menus, and palettes that provide access to various commands and functions such as drawing lines, circles, arcs, and more complex shapes. Users interact with the CADUI using input devices like a mouse, keyboard, or stylus. Gestures, clicks, and keyboard shortcuts are common methods for executing commands.

Key components of a CADUI often include a command line for typing specific instructions, property dialogs for modifying object attributes, and navigation tools for panning, zooming, and orbiting the design. The goal of a well-designed CADUI is to streamline the design process, making it intuitive and efficient for users to translate their ideas into digital models. Different CAD software packages will have varying CADUI implementations, though many share common conventions for ease of use across multiple platforms.