This tutorial will step you thru creating a simple 2D (two dimensional) sheet metal bracket. 2D parts are those made from sheet material and have one thickness throughout.

Start the eMachineShop CAD application: double click on the desktop icon.

Create a new design: choose File | New.

Check that the ruler indicates INCHES. If not, on the toolbar click the button marked MM and verify that the ruler now shows INCHES.

Enter the position & size numerically: Locate the numeric bar below the toolbar. Enter the X and Y position of 0 and 0. Make the part 2" wide and 2" high by entering 2 in the horizontal and vertical size fields. On the keyboard press Enter. In the Z edit control enter .0625 as the thickness of the part.

Then press the = key to equalize the drawing to the screen.

Enter the size numerically: In the numeric field below the toolbar set the diameter to 0.25".

Make 3 copies of the circle: Choose Line | Repeat 3 times.

Position the circles: Move the 4 circles to the desired positions as shown. Adjust the positions to precise values via the numeric bar (e.g. the lower left hole could be at position 0.5, 0.5).

Draw the bend line: In the left toolbar choose the Line tool and draw the bend line as shown above left.

Rotate the view by dragging your mouse over the view.

Close the 3D view.

Review and resolve any messages.

To order you would choose Order | Place order.