2D Canvas
The 2D canvas is MapleCAM's primary design view. It shows your stock, imported parts, and toolpath previews from above.
Navigation
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Pan | Middle-click drag, or scroll wheel |
| Zoom in | Ctrl+= or scroll up |
| Zoom out | Ctrl+- or scroll down |
| Zoom to fit | Ctrl+0 |
| Reset view | View > Reset View |
Canvas Elements
- Grid — reference grid (toggleable)
- Rulers — millimeter rulers along top and left edges
- Stock outline — rectangle showing your material dimensions
- Parts — imported design geometry (paths and shapes)
- Toolpaths — cutting paths overlaid on the design (when generated)
- Selection highlight — selected paths and operations are highlighted
Selecting
- Click a path to select it
- Shift+click to add to selection
- Click empty space to deselect all
Dragging Parts
Click and drag a selected part to reposition it within the stock area.