Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for updating drawing elements of a first computer aided design (CAD) drawing to reflect changes to corresponding drawing elements in a second CAD drawing. A method for updating a CAD drawing may include receiving a selection of drawing elements from the second CAD drawing, where the first CAD drawing is derived, at least in part, from the drawing elements of the second CAD drawing. The method may also include identifying drawing elements of the first CAD drawing that correspond with the selected drawing elements of the second CAD drawing, updating a geometry of the identified drawing elements of the first CAD drawing to reflect a geometry of the corresponding drawing elements of the second CAD drawing, and preserving a visual appearance of drawing elements the first CAD drawing not updated.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a method for generating a representation of a drawing style used by a computer aided design (CAD) drawing. Generally, users specify a selection a drawing style, and a CAD application may be configured to identify the style elements associated with each individual layer of the drawing style and to display a representation of the drawing style. Generally, the style elements associated with each layer may be displayed on an individual plate. The arrangement of the plates indicates an order in which the layers are applied to drawing elements having the drawing style.

Abstract: A computer-implemented graphical user interface for displaying a plurality of selection areas. A first selection are is displayed on a monitor attached to the computer, and then a second selection area is displayed on the monitor attached to the computer without erasing the first selection area. The first and/or second selection areas are modified to visually distinguish between the first and second selection areas, wherein the first and/or second selection areas are modified to have different colors, fills, patterns or lines. Finally, either the first or second selection area may be selected as an active selection area.

Abstract: A Sheet Set Manager for a computer-implemented graphics program allows drawings to be organized logically as a Sheet Set comprising a collection of Sheets and Subsets of Sheets, wherein each Sheet comprises a drawing, layout or view. The Sheet Set Manager is a graphical user interface for displaying, accessing and managing the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets, as well as editing components of the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets.

Abstract: A Sheet Set Manager for a computer-implemented graphics program allows drawings to be organized logically as a Sheet Set comprising a collection of Sheets and Subsets of Sheets, wherein each Sheet comprises a drawing, layout or view. The Sheet Set Manager is a graphical user interface for displaying, accessing and managing the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets, as well as editing components of the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets.

Abstract: A Sheet Set Manager for a computer-implemented graphics program allows drawings to be organized logically as a Sheet Set comprising a collection of Sheets and Subsets of Sheets, wherein each Sheet comprises a drawing, layout or view. The Sheet Set Manager is a graphical user interface for displaying, accessing and managing the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets, as well as editing components of the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets.

Abstract: A Sheet Set Manager for a computer-implemented graphics program allows drawings to be organized logically as a Sheet Set comprising a collection of Sheets and Subsets of Sheets, wherein each Sheet comprises a drawing, layout or view. The Sheet Set Manager is a graphical user interface for displaying, accessing and managing the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets, as well as editing components of the Sheet Sets, Subsets and Sheets.