I’m developing a custom Python application that automates the drawing of engineering cross sections based on user-defined parameters.
The application is built using PyQt for the graphical user interface and ezdxf for generating accurate DXF drawings that can be opened directly in AutoCAD and other CAD software. By linking input data directly to the drawing logic, the tool ensures that every generated cross section is consistent, precise, and free from manual drafting errors.
This approach significantly reduces repetitive drafting work and allows engineers to focus more on design and decision-making rather than drawing production.
Key Features
- Parametric cross-section generation
- Interactive GUI built with PyQt
- Automatic DXF export using ezdxf
- Clean, standardized CAD output
- Easily extendable for future design and analysis integration
Purpose
The goal of this tool is to serve as a building block for a larger structural engineering workflow, where analysis, design, detailing, and drawing generation are fully connected through code.
Technologies Used
- Python
- PyQt
- ezdxf
- Matplotlib