CAD Automate

A web-based automation system for generating AutoCAD drawings of bridge bearings from engineering parameters.

Features

• Web-based Interface - Simple form input for bearing specifications
• Automated Calculations - Coordinate generation based on engineering principles
• AutoCAD Integration - Generate .SCR scripts for direct AutoCAD execution
• Multiple Bearing Types - Support for elastomeric, pot, and spherical bearings
• Standard Compliance - Proper layers, dimensions, and annotations
• Design History - Local storage of recent designs

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• AutoCAD (for executing generated scripts)

Installation

1. Clone and setup environment:

   cd CADAutomate
   python -m venv env
   
   # Windows
   env\Scripts\activate
   # Mac/Linux
   source env/bin/activate