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title: CAD Function
description: "# **CAD Tab** Use CAD function in MiTS for faster work without exporting out to ACAD. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/google-87941ebd03.png?w=1080&ssl=1) | Measure | Measures the distance between two points | | --- | --- | | Measure Area | Calculates the area and…"
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updated: "2026-10-12"
category: General / CAD
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# CAD Function

# **CAD Tab**

Use CAD function in MiTS for faster work without exporting out to ACAD.

![](https://i0.wp.com/mes100.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/google-87941ebd03.png?w=1080&ssl=1)

| Measure | Measures the distance between two points |
| --- | --- |
| Measure Area | Calculates the area and perimeter of defined areas |
| Zoom In | Increase the magnification of the layout |
| Zoom Out | Decrease the magnification of the layout |
| Zoom Window | Increase the magnification of the selected area |
| Zoom Extents | Displays all entities on the layout |
| Zoom All | Displays all entities from the origin (0,0) |
| Pan | Grips the layout to move the screen |

# **MES Shortcut Keys**

Starting in MiTS 2.5.23.0 onwards, some shortcut keys from AutoCAD are now being implemented in MiTS. 

List of MES shortcut keys can be referred [**here**](https://mes100.com/blog/new-shortcut-keys-in-mits-2/). 

# **Object Snaps, Ortho Mode and Polar Tracking**

The object snap settings can be referred to this blog “[Object Snaps, Ortho Mode and Polar Tracking](https://mes100.com/blog/object-snap-settings/)”.

### *Related*

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I’m the [Benevolent Dictator for Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_dictator_for_life) for MiTS Software cum Editor of this website. Read more [here](/about-ngu-soon-hui/).

You can also contact me at soonhui@mes100.com