Drafting generation from parts and assemblies - GD1 accepts user-created, basic specifications for the generation of each drawing, using advanced parameters such as fillet edge or axis visualization.

A choice of views - A comprehensive set of intuitive and associative views includes front, side, top, and isometric views; sections (snap and grid copilot, edge selection orientation, and 3D plane selection); detail views; aligned and offset section views; circular or profiled detailed views; and clipping on existing views. Integrated previews are available for all projection views.

Dimensioning - Automatic and associative angle, distance, radius, and diameter dimensioning can be performed using V5 part specifications, with controlled dimension extraction in the views. Filter parameters take into account the geometry to ensure the most suitable positioning. Step-by-step commands, including filter capabilities, provide an interactive placement and visualization of dimensions. GD1 also supports the automatic generation of axes from 3D holes, shafts, and groove features; centerlines from 3D holes, and multiple views. Associativity between views and view names is maintained. Models, parts and assemblies can be supported in a single drawing.

Integrated dress-up capabilities support post-generation dimensioning and annotations using the ANSI, ISO, and JIS standards. A full set of associative annotation features that includes Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&Ts), complex texts, dimensions, line fonts and type, and character fonts and type, with the capability to add geometric features on the drawing.

Compatible with CATIA V5 applications - GD1 is natively integrated with CATIA V5 applications. CATIA Interactive Drafting 1 (ID1) is included in some configurations. Associative drawing generation is performed on sheet metal assemblies and parts with drafting updates controlled by the user. Views generated from 3D can be combined with views created with a 2D methodology. 3D views can be associatively dressed-up with CATIA Interactive Drafting 1. The dress-up and annotation functions benefit from being combined with CATIA Interactive Drafting 1. The Generative Drafting 1 and Interactive Drafting 1 products share common tools and methodologies, minimizing user training requirements.

Associative patterns - Materials specifications defined using CATIA Real Time Rendering 1 (RT1) can be shared with GD1. The pattern characteristics (shape, colors, thickness, orientation, etc.) are fully consistent with the part material specifications.

Generated geometry can be stored as 2D geometry. When opening a drawing, the 2D geometry is directly loaded, improving overall system performance.

Associative drawings - Associative drawings have visual control of propagation from 3D geometry. The non-updated drawing icon is displayed in the feature tree editor. Automated drawing updates are taken from established drawing specifications.

Drawing management - Drawing Management capabilities include links to the referenced document (part, assembly, etc.).

Compliance with industry standards - GD1 supports the DXF (AutoCAD ASCII format) standard. It will write or read a DXF format file from a drawing document. The DWG (AutoCAD native format) standard allows the user to read or write a DWG format file for a drawing document through the File/Open/Save pop-up window (Export AutoCAD 13/Import AutoCAD 12/13/14). The GSM standard is supported for Export only.