What is an example of 2D CAD?

• A. Later cutter
• B. Vinyl cutter
• C. 3D printer
• D. Laser cutter

Answer: (B)

2D CAD is about creating flat, two-dimensional designs using vector lines and shapes. A vinyl cutter fits as an example because it takes those 2D vector paths from CAD software and cuts vinyl along them, producing flat shapes in a single plane. This shows the typical CAD-to-fabrication workflow: design in 2D, export a vector file, and have a machine translate that design into a physical, 2D cut. In contrast, a 3D printer builds three-dimensional objects from a 3D model, and while a laser cutter also works with 2D vector paths, the vinyl cutter is the clearest example of applying a 2D CAD design directly to produce a flat cutout.