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TopSolid’Wood 2005

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Starting up with TopSolid’Wood 2005

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© 2005, Missler Software. 7, Rue du Bois Sauvage F-91055 Evry, FRANCE Web: http://topsolid.com E-mail: [email protected] All rights reserved. This information can be changed at any given time without notice. Not the entire contents of this document or part of it can be reproduced or transmitted, no matter the way, electronic or mechanical media used to do it or destination, without the formal and written authorization of Missler Software. TopSolid’Wood ® is a trade mark of Missler Software. TopSolid’Wood ® is a registered product name of Missler Software. The information and software program described in this document are subject to be modified without previous notice and do no have to be considered as any kind of commitment from Missler Software. The software program described by this document is provided under license and can only be used or duplicated under the terms of the license. Tech support: E-mail: [email protected] Hotline TopSolid’Wood 05.61.00.03.16


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Introduction to TopSolid’Wood..................................................................................... 5 General issues..........................................................................................................................6

Workshop: Creation of a door....................................................................................... 7 Create the geometry for the door .............................................................................................8 Profiling the jambs and transoms .............................................................................................9 Counter moulding of the transoms .........................................................................................10 Model the panel ......................................................................................................................10 Profiling the panel...................................................................................................................11

Workshop: Creation of a cabinet ................................................................................ 12 Create the cabinet’s geometry ...............................................................................................13 Slot the panels........................................................................................................................15 Model the bottom....................................................................................................................16 Model the separation panel ....................................................................................................17 Multi-drillings...........................................................................................................................18 Assembly with eccentrics .......................................................................................................20 Assembly with pins .................................................................................................................21 Band edges ............................................................................................................................23 Part definition..........................................................................................................................24 Make a draft document...........................................................................................................24 Edit the bill of materials ..........................................................................................................26

Workshop: Creation of a kitchen’s table.................................................................... 28 Create the table’s legs............................................................................................................29 Create the transoms...............................................................................................................30 Tenons on the transoms.........................................................................................................31 Import the leg..........................................................................................................................33 Assembly leg / transom by tenon-mortise ..............................................................................33 Repeat the leg and the transoms ...........................................................................................34 Create the table top ................................................................................................................34 Profilage des alaises ..............................................................................................................36 Duplicate the table top sides ..................................................................................................37 Cutting the sides’ corners.......................................................................................................37

Workshop: Creation of a breakfast’s tray .................................................................. 39 Create the tray’s geometry .....................................................................................................40 Rebate the transom................................................................................................................41 Part’s definition .......................................................................................................................42 Create the geometry for the handle........................................................................................43 Saw the handle.......................................................................................................................44 Tenoning the handles .............................................................................................................47 Assembly handle/transom by tenon-mortise ..........................................................................49 Slot the transoms and the handles.........................................................................................50 Model the bottom....................................................................................................................51 Create an exploded view........................................................................................................52

Workshop: Creation of a tool ...................................................................................... 53 Creation of a moulding tool ........................................................................................................54

Create the tools’ geometry .....................................................................................................54 Declare the elements..............................................................................................................57 Save the template...................................................................................................................58 Define a catalogue..................................................................................................................58

Machining...................................................................................................................................59 Moulding a part.......................................................................................................................59

Creating a counter moulding tool ...............................................................................................60 Create the tool’s geometry .....................................................................................................60


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Workshop: Creation of an edge band......................................................................... 61 Create the edge band’s geometry ..........................................................................................62 Declare the elements..............................................................................................................65 Save the template...................................................................................................................66 Define a catalogue..................................................................................................................66

Workshop: Creation of a moulding............................................................................. 68 Create the moulding geometry ...............................................................................................69 Definition of the part ...............................................................................................................70 Declare the elements..............................................................................................................70 Save the template...................................................................................................................72 Define a catalogue..................................................................................................................72 Insertion of the moulding ........................................................................................................72

Memo: Duplication or Repetition ................................................................................ 75 Duplicate ....................................................................................................................................76 Choosing the options .................................................................................................................76

Subsequent operations ..........................................................................................................76 Existing operations .................................................................................................................77

Repeat........................................................................................................................................78 Choosing the options .................................................................................................................78

Total distance: ........................................................................................................................78 Distance by copy: ...................................................................................................................78 Modifying the model ...............................................................................................................80 Operation on one repetition....................................................................................................80


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Introduction to TopSolid’Wood


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General issues

TopSolid’Wood is a formidable CAD tool for the furniture’s designers and makers. We want to thank you to have chosen it, and to get you familiar with it as soon as possible, we have elaborated some workshops that will allow you to better understand all the richness of the product:

- The power of the modeling functions provided by TopSolid. - The usefulness of the professional Wood functions (Profiling, Slotting, Edge banding,

etc.) - Productivity in the delivery of your projects (Bill of materials files, Multiple 2D drafting,

Exploded views, etc.…).

The philosophy of the TopSolid environment, leaning towards the performance can be pleasantly surprising for the operators used to more conventional software programs.

These tutorials have as target to get you familiar with this parametric and associative

environment, and we are very sure that you will enjoy modeling your projects as much as we do providing the most innovative solutions adapted to your needs.

Very truly yours, the TopSolid’Wood team


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Workshop: Creation of a door

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To model the parametric elements, • To place a profile, • To make an assembly profile / counter-profile.


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Create the geometry for the door

1 Open a new document Select from the list a New document Without template.

2 Create a rectangular contour Curve \ Contour \ Rectangular

Design a Contour RECTANGULAR in AUTO DIMENSION.

3 Add the constraints Use the function Modify element to add a symmetry constraint on the X axis then on the Y axis.

4 Create the parameters Parameter \ Create

Create the length and width parameters for the door: H=600, la=450

5 Modify parameter Parameter \ Modify

Change the contour’s dimension for those of their parameters (See below).

6 Create 4 rectangular contours Using always the function Contour RECTANGULR , trace 4 rectangular contours anchored to the 4 corners of the previously constructed rectangle, then make the auto dimension of each entity.

7 Dimension the 4 rectangular contours Change the dimensions for the corresponding H and la parameters. Create an s parameter with a value of 80mm and apply it on the width of the 4 rectangles.


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8 Activate layer 1 Make current layer 1

9 Extrude the jambs and transoms Shape \ Extruded Create a extruded shape pm the Z+ axis with a value of

22 mm from each rectangular contour.

10 Verify and save Modify the values of the H and la parameters to validate the construction.

Profiling the jambs and transoms

11 Internal moulding Wood \ Moulding Make the moulding on the upper transom by selecting

- the reference face (upper face of the shape) - the path of the tool (the longest edge of the shape)

Select the Profilage et contre profilage/Type 9 tool. Click OK.

Use the option to make the same machining on the other 3 parts. Show the face and the tool path for each part.

will merge the type of moulding applied on the jambs and transoms.

Reference face

Tool’s path

The arrow represents the position of the tool’s axis, so it must be oriented towards the outside of the part


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12 External moulding Wood \ Moulding Make the external moulding of the door with the option

Apply it to one of the parts of the frame by selecting:

- the reference face (upper face of the shape) - the path of the tool *

* In this case the path tool is made by the successive selection of the 4 edges corresponding to the lengths of the 4 parts (the tool path will appear as a red and white rectangle on the screen).

Select a Profilage/Type 1.tool Click OK.

Counter moulding of the transoms

13 Counter moulding Wood / Counter molding Make the counter moulding on the upper transom of the frame by selecting:

- the shape to modify >> the transom to counter molding - the reference moulding >> an edge on the internal moulding of the jamb

Model the panel 14 Activate layer 3 Make current layer 3

15 Create a rectangular contour Design a Contour RECTANGULAR in AUTO DIMENSION centered on the absolute coordinate system.


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16 Extrude the panel Shape \ Extruded

Extrude the contour with a value of 15mm following Z+ with an offset value of 4mm with the help of the option in order to match the panel to the slot.

17 Create a parameter Parameter \ Create Create a parameter r with a value of 17mm


Change the parameters of the panel to the following values:

- the -2*s+2*r for the width, - H -2*s+2*r for the height.

In order to make the following operation easier, deactivate the layers 1 and 2 to hide the jambs and transoms.

Profiling the panel

19 Moulding of the flat band Wood \ Moulding

Execute the moulding on the central panel by selecting:

- the reference face (upper face of the shape) - the tool path (rectangular contour or the edges of the upper face).

Select the Flat band/Type 1 tool Click OK

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Workshop: Creation of a cabinet

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To model the parametric elements, • To execute machining operations (slots, folds, multi-drillings), • To make assemblies with pins and eccentrics. • To produce a draft document.


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Create the cabinet’s geometry 1 Open a new document Select from the list a New document Without template.


Design a Contour RECTANGULAR in AUTO DIMENSION.

3 Add the constraints Use the function Modify element to add a symmetry constraint on the X axis then on the Y axis.


Create the length and width parameters for the cabinet H=600, la=450, ep=19 et pf=450.


Change the contour’s dimension for those of their parameters (See below). 6 Create 4 rectangular contours

Using always the function Contour RECTANGULR , trace 4 rectangular contours anchored to the 4 corners of the previously constructed rectangle, then make the auto dimension of each entity.


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7 Modify parameter

Parameter \ Modify Select the dimension to modify, take the option and set the corresponding parameter.

8 Merge parameter Parameter \ Merge

Select the parameter to use then show all the parameters that will have an identical value.

9 Activate layer 1 Make current layer 1.

10 Extrude the panels Shape \ Extruded

Create an extruded shape on Z- axis with a value pf=450 mm from each rectangular contour.


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Slot the panels

11 Slot Wood \ Slot Make a slot on one of the cabinet’s panels by selecting

- the reference face (upper face of the shape) - the tool path (longest edge of the shape)

Select the straight blade tool.

Define the slot’s machining values by creating a parameter for each one *.

* it is possible to create the parameters directly on the slot dialog box by writing on the cell:

« parameter’s name = value », example: dr = 10mm

- offset distance dr = 10 - slot width lr = 6 - slot depth pr = 8

Reference face

Tool’s path

The arrow represents the position of the tool’s axis, so it must be oriented towards the intside of the part


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Click

Use the option to make the same machining on the other 3 parts.

Show the face and tool path for each one.

In order for the copy operation to function, the Display elements identifiers option has to be checked on Tools / Options / Other.

Model the bottom 12 Activate layer 2 Make current layer 2

13 Create a rectangular contour Design a Contour RECTANGULAR in AUTO DIMENSION centered on the absolute coordinate system.


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14 Extrude the bottom Shape \ Extruded

Extrude that contour at a value lr following Z- with an offset distance of pf-dr-lr with the help of the option in order to align the panel with the slot.


Select the dimension to modify, take the option and assign the corresponding parameter as:

- la-2*ep+2*pr for the width - H-2*ep+2*pr for the height

Model the separation panel

16 Create a parallel line Curve \ Offset curve Design a parallel line at 150 mm from the internal edge of the upper panel.

17 Thicken the line Curve \ Thickened curve

Set the thickness at ep, then show the profile previously created. The profile should be thickened in the Y-* direction.

* to modify the thickness direction, click on the arrow. Click OK.


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18 Extrude the separation panel Shape \ Extruded Extrude the profile by using the mode PLANE and show the front face of the bottom.

Multi-drillings

19 Multi-drillings Wood \ Fittings Make the drillings on 2 different directions on the sides of the cabinet.

Use the propagation mode and select:

- the internal face as reference - hatched zone - - the starting face or edge of the first propagation - 1 - - the ending face or edge of the first propagation - 2 - - the starting face or edge of the second propagation - 3 - - the ending face or edge of the second propagation - 4 -

Reference for the first propagation Reference for the second propagation

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Reference face

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Select one of the User pattern model previously defined. Select the Propagation mode and the rest of the propagation’s properties with the following information:

First propagation Second propagation

Click and repeat the same procedure to make the multi-drilling on the second panel.


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Insert the necessary hardware for the cabinet. Use the assembly procedures with pins and eccentrics of TopSolid’Wood.

Assembly with eccentrics

20 Eccentrics Wood \ Eccentrics

Select the component Wood eccentric assembly hinge code ep 19 available on the standard TOPWOOD/Assembly/Hinge.

Position it by selecting:

- the support face for the hardware* - Hatched zone - - the support face - 1 - - the starting face or edge - 2 -

- click - the ending face or edge. - 3 -

* a filter is present and will only remember neighboring faces.

Support face

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Select the distribution mode with the following information:

Distance to start (d0): 50 mm Distance to terminate (d1): 50 mm Number of elements: 3

Click

Use the option to get the same distribution on the other assemblies. Follow the same path to make the other 3 unions.

Assembly with pins

21 Pin assembly Wood \ Pin assembly

Select the component Smooth pin of 30x8 available at TOPWOOD/Assembly/Pin.


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Position it by selecting:

- the support face for the hardware* - Hatched zone - - the starting face or edge - 1 -

- select - the ending face or edge. - 2 -

* a filter is present and will only remember neighboring faces.

Select the distribution mode with the following information:

Distance to start (d0): 50 mm Distance to terminate (d1): 50 mm Number of elements: 3

Click

Use the option to get the same distribution on the other assemblies.

Support face

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Band edges

22 Edge banding wizard Wood \ Edge banding wizard

Select the external face of the panel as reference face. Just the edge on the slot’s side will not be banded.

Enter the following data on the edge banding wizard dialog box:

Use a flat edge/0.5 mm and a cut type covering/covered.

Click . Redo the operation on the other elements of the cabinet. Band only the evident edges.


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Assembly

Part definition

23 Parts’ definition Wood \ Define part

Define each part of the cabinet by entering:

- a designation - a material - a type - its stock’s over dimensions

Each defined part will be added to the assembly. All the defined properties will be available in the list of materials. Define all the parts but the edges’ bands and the hardware.

Draft document

Make a draft document 24 Open a new draft document From the proposed list select a New document Without template.

25 Create a main view Views \ Main view Make the front view from the file 3D caisson. Click on the design document containing the assembly to be projected.


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Select The opposite dialog box opens.

Configure the view with the options: Shading view, Color, Title...

The view’s orientation is defined by choosing a predefined orientation from the 2D view or retaken a view from the design document or selecting a coordinate system from the design document *.

Click OK.

* by clicking on 3D view or coordinate system or face and then clicking on the design document.

The view appears at the tip of the cursor. Position it on the draft.

26 Modify scale Use the Modify element function to change the scale factor on the draft. Choose Scaling factor.

Change the scale factor for 0.1 corresponding to a 1/10e. Click OK.

27 Create an auxiliary view Views \ Auxiliary view Make a Top view and a Perspective from the front view.


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28 Create a section Views \ Section Trace an axis line on the main view.

Activate the Section function and select the Main view as Reference view, then show the axis line. That will be the Cutting line. The options OK, INVERT, EXTREMITIES allow inverting the section direction, modifying the alignment of the extremities of the cutting plane and validating the results.

29 Dimensions Dimensions \ Fast dimension Make the dimensioning of the views by showing the different elements to dimension.

Edit the bill of materials

30 Establish a bill of materials Bill of material \ Bill of material

Make the bill of materials for the cabinet using the standard format TopWood IdxNbDesRefMatObsLonLarEp.

Show the front view as 2D view. Select the mode FLAT LEVEL. Click on the title frame.


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31 Create the bill of material index Bill of material \ Automatic BOM index

Show the views that will get the indexes. These will be automatically written in the bill of materials.


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Workshop: Creation of a kitchen’s table

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To model the parametric elements, • To define a key point, • To make a tenon/mortise assembly, • To repeat and duplicate parts, • To make mitre cuts


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Create the table’s legs

1 Open a design document File \ Open

Open the Pied file available at this address: ftp.topsolid.com/public/TopSolidWood/Support TSWood 2005.

2 Extrude the leg Shape \ Extruded

Create an extruded shape in CENTERED mode with a value of 65 mm from the rectangular profile.

3 Turning Wood \ Turning

Select the part to machine, then the profile. Use the length’s axis as the turning axis. Confirm the direction.

Click

4 Create a coordinate system Tools \ Coordinate system \ Coordinate system 2 axis Create a coordinate system following 2 axis.

Select the passing point, the X direction then the Y direction.

Passing point X+ direction

Y+ direction Make current


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5 Define a key point Assembly \ Define component \ Define key points

Click on the previous coordinate system, name it as fr1 and define it as leg coordinate system.

6 Leg’s definition Wood \ Define part

Define the part giving:

- A designation: Leg - A material: Oak

7 Save File \ Save Save the filer

Create the transoms

8 Open a new document Select New design document from the proposed list Without a template.

9 Create a rectangular contour Curve \ Contour \ Rectangular Draw a RECTANGULAR CONTOUR in AUTO DIMENSION. 10 Add the constraints

Use the function Modify element to add a symmetry constraint on the X axis en then on the Y axis.

11 Create the parameters Parameter \ Crate

Create the table’s length and width parameters: L=800, la=550


Substitute the dimensions of the contour by their parameters (See above).


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13 Create 2 rectangular contours Curve \ Contour \ Rectangular

Design 2 rectangular contours as the table’s transoms. Each one of these must be constrained on the length and have an offset of 20 mm.

Values for the transoms: L-130 mm for the length la-130 mm for the width 22 mm for the thickness

14 Extrude the transoms Shape \ Extruded Extrude each part with a value of 120 mm in the Z- direction.

Tenons on the transoms

15 Tenon Wood \ Tenon Make a tenon on one of the 2 transoms by giving:

- the reference face (Hatched zone) - the starting edge*, then enter the

distance of 20 mm - the centering edge and a distance of 6 mm

Centering edge

Starting edge


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* the choice of the first edge determines the direction of the tenon

Select among the Tenon models the Simple version. Enter the following options and values:

- Positioning coordinate system: Left side, low arm - Tenon length: 28 mm - Tenon width: 100 mm - Tenon thickness: 10 mm

Click

Use the option to make the same operation on the other face. Click also for the second transom.

Edge1 Edge 2 Direction of the tenon

Edge 1

Edge 2

Direction of the tenon


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Import the leg 16 Activate layer 1 Make current layer 1

17 Create a coordinate system Tools \ Coordinate system \ Coordinate system on point Create a coordinate system on the upper left corner of the rectangle.

Make it current

18 Inset the leg Assembly \ Include sub assembly - part Insert the leg on the current coordinate system.

Click STOP.

Assembly leg / transom by tenon-mortise

19 Assembly tenon-mortise Wood \ Tenon-mortise attachment

Make the assembly by selecting the option Show one of the tenons in contact with the leg, then the part to mortise. Enter the following values for allowances:

- allowance on sides: 0.25 mm - allowance on bottom: 3 mm

Click

Redo the operation with the second tenon in contact with the leg.


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Repeat the leg and the transoms

20 Make a coordinate system current Make current the ABSOLUTE coordinate system.

21 Repeat the transoms Edit \ Repeat Select the part to repeat and choose the repetition type SIMPLE MIRROR:

- for the length’s transom use the plane XZ. - for the width’s transom use the plane YZ

22 Repeat the leg Edit \ Repeat

Select the leg and choose the repetition type DOUBLE MIRROR with the planes XZ and YZ.

Create the table top 23 Activate layer 2 Make current layer 2

24 Create a parallel profile Curve \ Parallel Make a parallel to the initial rectangle of 80 mm.

25 Create 2 rectangular contours Curve \ Contour \ Rectangular

Design 2 rectangular contours corresponding to the sides of the table top.


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Change the dimensions of the contours by its corresponding parameters (See below).

Value for the table top sides: L+160 mm on the table length La+160 mm on the table width 70 mm for the side’s width

27 Create a rectangular contour Curve \ Contour \ Rectangular Draw a RECTANGULAR CONTOUR in AUTO DIMENSION. 28 Add the constraints

Use the Modify element function to add symmetry constrain on the X axis then on the Y axis.


Select the dimension to modify, then take the option and enter the corresponding parameter:

- L+20 mm for the length - la+20 mm for the width


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30 Extrude the sides of the table top Shape \ Extruded Create a extruded shape on Z+ with a value of 22 mm from the rectangular contour.

Profilage des alaises

31 External moulding Wood \ Moulding Make the moulding on one of the top sides by giving


Reference face

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Select the tool as Profilage/Type 1. Click OK.

Use the option to make the same moulding on the second table top side.

Duplicate the table top sides

32 Duplicate the table top sides Edit \ Duplicate Select the MIRROR type of repetition:

- for the length’s sides use the plane XZ. - for the width’s sides use the plane YZ

Choose the option EXISTING OPERATIONS and select the parts to duplicate.

Cutting the sides’ corners

33 Miter cut Wood \ Cutext miter Make a miter union on the sides. Specify:

- the form to modify and the direction* - the tool and the tool’s path

* the requested directions (here with the red arrows) are to determine the bisector where the parts are going to be sawn.

Shape to modify Tool to use


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Repeat the operation con the rest of the corners.

The kitchen table is finished.


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Workshop: Creation of a

breakfast’s tray

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To model the parametric elements, • To place a moulding, • To do a slot operation, • To make a tenon/mortise assembly, • To repeat the part, • To create an exploded view.


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Create the tray’s geometry



Create the parameters for the length, width and thickness of the tray: L=400, la=300, ep=19 mm.

3 Activate layer 1 Make current layer 1.


Draw a RECTANGULAR CONTOUR in AUTO DIMENSION and position it as shown below.

5 Modify parameter

Parameter \ Modify Select the dimension to modify, choose the and select the corresponding parameter (see above).

6 Add the constraints

Use the Modify element function to add a symmetry constrain on the Y axis.


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7 Extrude the transom Shape \ Extruded

Create a extruded shape on the Z+ axis with a value of 50 mm.

Rebate the transom

8 Fold Wood \ Fold Make the rebate on the transom by giving

- the reference face (upper face of the shape) - the tool path (the shortest edge of the shape)

Reference face

Tool’s path

The arrow represents the position of the tool’s axis, so it must be oriented towards the inside of the part


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Select the straight blade. Enter the machining values as follows:

- width of the rebate ep = 19 - depth of the rebate 10 mm

Use the option to make the same machining on the other side of the part. Show the face and the tool’s path for each part.

Part’s definition

9 Part’s definition Wood \ Define part

Define the breakfast’s tray by assigning to it:

- a designation - a material - a type - the over dimension for the stock

Each defined part will be included in the assembly. All the entered information will be available in the bill of materials.

10 Repeat the transom Edit \ Repeat Select the transom and choose the repetition type SIMPLE MIRROR.

Use the XZ plane.


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Create the geometry for the handle 11 Activate layer 2 Make current layer 2.


Draw a RECTANGULAR CONTOUR passing the 1 and 2 points:

13 Extrude the handle Shape \ Extruded

Create a extruded form on axis Z+ with a value of 80 mm.

14 Create a coordinate system constrained on face Tools \ Coordinate system \ Constrained system on face

Create a coordinate system constrained centered on the length of the handle at 55 mm of the lower side of the part. Make it current.

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15 Create a centered point Tools \ Point \ Center key point Create a centered point on the upper edge of the handle.

16 Trace an arc blend Curve \ Other curves \ Arc blend

Make an arc blend passing by the 1 and 2 points with direction X- for the 1 point and X for the 2 point.

17 Make a pattern Curve \ Pattern

Create a pattern allows repeating a profile and put together the transformed profiles. Show the arc blend and choose the SIMPLE MIRROR repetition mode. Use the YZ plane.

Saw the handle

18 Sawing Wood \ Sawing

Show the part to machine then the saw’s tool path. The red arrow must point towards the outside. Click OK.

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19 Insert a standard profile Curve \ Other curves \ Standard curve

Import the first profile Oblong circular and enter the parameters with the following values:

- Middle radius: 70 mm - Thickness: 25 mm - Internal angle: 80 mm

Use as key point the MIDDLE POINT.

The positioning of the profile will be done on the point 0 of the coordinate system on face centered.

20 Sawing Wood \ Sawing

Show the part to machine then the standard profile. The red arrow must point towards the inside. Click OK.


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21 Moulding Wood \ Moulding Make the moulding on the handle by selecting


Select the tool Double tool/Double round with code ep 19 c5. Enter entry and exit conditions of 5 mm in Edge mode.

Click OK.

Reference face

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22 Fillet Shape \ Fillet Make a fillet of 5 mm on the 2 faces of the handle.

Tenoning the handles

23 Tenon Wood \ Tenon Make a tenon on the ends of the handle by selecting:

- the support face - the starting edge (1 st alignment edge) - the parallel edge (2 nd alignment edge)

Support face 1 st alignment edge 2 nd alignment edge


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Choose the option

Select among the Tenon types the Simple version. Enter the following options and values:

- Through - Turn tenon - Tenon length: 9 mm - Tenon thickness: 20 mm

Click

Use the option to make the same operation on the other face.


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24 Parts’ definition Wood \ Define part

Define each part of the cabinet by entering :

- a designation - a material - a type - its stock’s over dimensions

25 Make current a coordinate system Make current the absolute coordinate system.

26 Repeat Edit \ Repeat Show the part to repeat and select the SIMPLE MIRROR repetition type. Use the plane YZ .

Assembly handle/transom by tenon-mortise

27 Assembly tenon-mortise Wood \ Tenon-mortise attachment

Make the assembly by selecting the option Select one of the 2 tenons in contact with one transom, then the part to mortise. Enter the allowances with the following values:

- allowance on sides: 0.25 mm - allowance on bottom: 0.25 mm

Click

Redo the operation for the rest of the assemblies on the breakfast tray.


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Slot the transoms and the handles

28 Slot Wood \ Slot Make a slot on one of the breakfast’s tray parts by selecting


Select the straight blade tool.

Define the slot’s machining values by creating a parameter for each one * * it is possible to create the parameters directly on the slot dialog box by writing on the cell:

« parameter’s name = value », example: dr = 10mm

- offset distance dr = 10 - slot width lr = 5 - slot depth pr = 10

Reference face

Tool’s path

The arrow represents the position of the tool’s axis, so it must be oriented towards the inside of the part


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Use the option to make the same machining on the other 3 parts. Show the face and tool path for each one.

Model the bottom 29 Activate layer 3 Make current layer 3

30 Create a rectangular contour Design a Contour RECTANGULAR in AUTO DIMENSION centered on the abusolute coordinate system.


Select the dimension to modify, take the option and set the corresponding parameter:

- L-2*ep+2*9 mm pour la longueur - la-2*ep+2*9 mm pour la largeur


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32 Extrude the bottom Shape \ Extruded

Extrude the contour with a value of lr following Z+ with an offset value of dr with the help of the option in order to match the bottom to the slot.

Create an exploded view

33 Create an exploded assembly Assemblage \ Create exploded assembly

Click on the tray’s document and choose as new document Without a template.

On an exploded view the program will only have in consideration the parts that have been defined in the main or in alternate assemblies. If there are parts that do not appear on the explosion is because they have not been defined or are on a layer that is not activated.

Select the SPHERICAL EXPLOSION type with a 1.5 coefficient. The explosion center will be the 0 point of the absolute coordinate system.

34 Save File \ Save Save the file as Explosion breakfast tray.top.


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Workshop: Creation of a tool

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To build a parametric contour, • To define the auxiliary parametric elements, • To Save the standard, • To create a catalogue, • To make a counter moulding tool, • To machine a moulding/counter moulding.


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The creation of a machining tool implies to follow certain conditions described below. If one or more of the conditions are not respected the created tool will not work at all.

Creation of a moulding tool

Create the tools’ geometry


2 Create a coordinate system

Tools \ Coordinate system Create a XZ coordinate system and make it current.

If the tool is not conceived on this coordinate system it will not work.


Create the parameters: r=50, p=20 et radius=r-p. The name of the radius is imposed and must be imperatively written in lower case letters.

4 Create a profile Curve \ Contour

Trace 1 sketch line horizontal and vertical passing by the 0 point.


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Trace a parallel to the vertical line offset to the right with the value of the parameter r = 50mm.

Change de reference profile to make a 2nd offset line of p = 20mm.

Do the same with the other parallels.


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Make an arc bend passing by the 1 and 2 points as X- for direction for the 1 point and X for the 2 point.

Trace the semi-contour of the tool .

To trace the contour start from the upper intersection point A by clicking on each parallel entity and arc blend and end on the lower point B.

A

B


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Consider the use of colors and line types to simplify the construction. For example the thickness of the contour lines should be thicker than the ones for the sketch in order to better appreciate the difference.

Declare the elements 5 Name the elements Edit \ Name

The name for the coordinate system is fr1. This name is imposed.

Do not confuse the designation with name

6 Define the elements Assembly \ Define part Define the contour of the tool. In the designation cell type Moulding Tool. Click OK.

7 Define the auxiliary parameters Assembly \ Define component \ Define auxiliary parameters

Define the parameter radius as auxiliary parameter. The word radius must be written on the cell. Validate wit OK.


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8 Define the auxiliary elements Assembly \ Define component \ Define auxiliary elements

Define the contour as an auxiliary element. Name it curve.

Save the template

9 Save the template Assembly \ Define component \ Edit \ Save template Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE

Save it in MY STANDARD 3D \ Test tools \ My tool \ Moulding.

If the tool has several sizes or settings it will be possible to define a catalogue.

Define a catalogue

10 Create a catalogue Assembly \ Define component \ Edit catalogue header

When using the function and selecting All parameters and texts except drives, a Excel table will open. Delete the radius column on Excel. Enter the values for the parameters following the different codes. Save the Excel file


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Machining

Moulding a part

11 Moulding Wood / Moulding Make the moulding on a part by selecting


Select the created tool. Click OK.

Reference face

Tool’s path


Tool’s path

Reference face


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Creating a counter moulding tool

Create the tool’s geometry

12 Open the design file File / Open

Open the file of the moulding tool previously created. It will be at Missler\Config\Lib3D\ Test tools

13 Create a profile Curve \ Contour Design a new contour similar to the 1st one

It is possible to have several moulding tools and several contours.


The name of the new contour is curve_1. This name is imposed. If other contours needed to be named, they can be: curve_2, curve_3, curve_4 ...

15 Save File / Save Save the file.

To test the tool that was just created, open a new document, and then design two superposed parts (see workshop: Creation of a door). Use the moulding function with the tool previously created and then run the functions Wood \ Moulding and Counter Moulding.


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Workshop: Creation of an edge band

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To build a parametric contour, • To name the elements, • To define elements and auxiliary parameters, • To save a standard, • To create a catalogue.


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The creation of an edge band imposes certain rules described here. If any of those rules is not respected, the edge band will not work.

Creation of an edge band

Create the edge band’s geometry



Tools \ Coordinate system Create a XZ coordinate system and make it current. If the tool is not conceived on

this coordinate system it will not work.


Create the parameters ep=10 mm, h=40 mm et de=25 mm.

4 Create a profile Curve \ Contour

Trace 1 sketch line horizontal and vertical passing by the point 0.

Trace two parallels to the vertical line offset to the right with the value of the parameters ep and de.

Change de reference profile , and select the horizontal line to make the 2nd line. Use the mode TWO SIDES with the parameter h.


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Do the same for the other parallels.


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Make a circle by 3 points passing by the points 1, 2, 3. Use the circle function, then PASSING BY, then select each point.


6 Create a contour Curve \ Contour

Design the closed contour of the edge band. (Contour of the hatched zone)


8 Create a contour Curve \ Contour Design the semi contour of the tool

1

2

3

Tool’s profile

Profile of the edging strip


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9 Define a driver Assembly \ Define component \ Define drivers

Define the parameter h as a driver. Validate with OK.

Declare the elements 10 Name the elements Edit \ Name

Name the different elements by: - name of the origin: fr1 - name semi contour of tool: tool1 - name of the closed profile: curve.

These are imposed names.

Do not confuse the designation with name


Create the radius parameter with a value 0. This will serve to put the tool tangent or on the axis (value at 0).

12 Define the auxiliary parameters Assembly \ Define component \ Define auxiliary parameters

Define the parameter radius as auxiliary parameter. The word radius must be written on the cell. Validate with OK.


Define the semi contour as an auxiliary element.

14 Define the elements Assembly \ Define part Define the contour of the edge band. In the designation cell type: edge band arc. Click OK.

tool1

curve

fr1


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Save the template

14 Save the template Assembly \ Define component \ Edit \ Save template Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE

Save it in MY STANDARD 3D \ edge \ Thick edges \ Edge band arc.

The component must be saved under a family named edge, and the file lib.cfg must be found at the same tree’s level than that family. This file is available on the root of the TOPWOOD’s library (…\Missler\V66\z\woo\lib\TOPWOOD) If the profile has several sizes or settings it will be possible to define a catalogue.

Define a catalogue


When using the function and selecting When using the function and selecting All parameters and texts except drives, a Excel table will open. Delete the radius column on Excel. Enter the values for the parameters following the different codes. Save the Excel file


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This profile could be used with the function:

Wood \ Edge ,

Wood \ Edge banding wizard


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Workshop: Creation of a moulding

On this workshop you will be able to learn: • To build a parametric contour, • To define the key points, • To save a standard, • To create a catalogue, • To insert a moulding component, • To use the moulding process.


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The creation of a moulding implies to follow certain conditions described below. If one or more of the conditions are not respected the created tool will not work at all.

Creation of a moulding

Create the moulding geometry



Tools \ Coordinate system Create a XY coordinate system and make it current.

3 Create a contour Curve \ Contour Create the contour corresponding to the section of the moulding with its dimensional parameters.

4 Create a duplicate coordinate system Tools \ Coordinate system \ Duplicated coordinate system Create a coordinate system from the current one and duplicate it by a translation following Z+ with a value h=100mm.


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5 Create a line Curve \ Line Create a line between the two coordinate systems

6 Extrude the profile Shape \ Extruded

Extrude the section of the profile with an option of direction. Select the line (arrow pointing up) then click on the duplicate coordinate system in order to define the height of the part.

Definition of the part

7 Definition of the part Wood \ Define part

Define the element.

Declare the elements. 8 Name the elements Edit \ Name

The name for the origins is imposed: - lower origin: fr1 - upper origin: fr2.

fr1

fr2


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9 Define a driver Assembly \ Define component \ Define drivers

Define the parameter h as a driver

10 Define a key point Assembly \ Define component \ Define key points

Create the points that will serve to insert and position the component, or recover the points that have served to create the section. Name each key point as follows:

- name of key point: P1 - designation of key point: Centre

The points must be attached to the plane of the grille of the coordinate system

fr1.

11 Define the extruded component Assembly \ Defined component \ Define extruded component

It will be possible to automatically make miter and plane cuts. Run the function and select the extruded part. The program is going to create the necessary files for the processes y the document contains all the necessary elements for the creation of an extruded component.

P2 – Upper left angle P4 - Upper right angle

P5 – Lower right angle P3 - Lower left angle

P1 - Centre


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Save the template 12 Save the template

Assembly \ Define component \ Edit \ Save template Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE

Save it in MY STANDARD 3D \ Profilés \ Moulding \ Type 1.

If the profile has several sizes or settings it will be possible to define a catalogue.

Define a catalogue


When using the function and selecting All parameters and texts except drives, a Excel table will open. Enter the values for the parameters following the different codes. Save the Excel file

Insertion of the moulding

14 Open a new document Select from the list a New document Without template

15 Create a regular polygon profile Curve \ Other curves \ Regular polygon Create a regular polygon of 5 sides with a diameter of 500 mm.


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16 Insert a standard component Assembly \ Include standard Select the component profilé available on the standard MY STANDARD 3D /Moulding / Type 1. Select the 1st passing point then the second one.

In order to position the profile it will be possible to choose one of the key points previously created.

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2

Key point P1 - Center Key point P2 – Upper left angle

Key point P3 – Lower left angle

Key point P4 – Upper right angle

Key point P5 – Lower right angle


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Do the same on all the points

The direction of the extruded profile depends of the order of selection of the passing points.

17 Use the process Assembly \ Use process Select one part to activate the processes of the moulding. (1). Select MITER CUT, then click the second part that will have the cut (2). Click OK.

Repeat the same procedure to make the cuts on the other parts.

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Memo: Duplication or Repetition


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There are 2 ways of « copying » parts: DUPLICATE or REPEAT.

Duplicate

This function is used when the target is to obtain several copies of a part that will be identical and associative to the original.

This function does not allow managing the parameters of copies.

When duplication is made a link is created between the model and each one of the created copies. There is only one direction: from the model to the copy.

Choosing the options

Subsequent operations

Using this option any operation done on the Model element will be systematically reflected on the duplicated elements. Example: If a chamfer is made on the model, it will be automatically done on the different copies (the link will make the update).

Model

Elements duplicated in 3 copies

1

2

3

Model


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Model

On the contrary if the chamfer is done on any of the duplicated elements the others will not be updated.

By modifying a copy the link with the model will not be cut.

In order to cut the link, select the modify

icon and then click on the copy to modify. Use the FOLLOW EXISTING OPERATIONS option. When doing a drilling operation on the model the update will be done on the active links.

Existing operations

This option allows making an operation on the model that will not be done on the duplicated elements. Example: If a chamfer is made on the model, it will not be done on the copies (the link is deactivated)

Once the link is cut and the model modified, the model can not be redefined.

Model

Model

Copy with cut link.


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Repeat

It is the same principle. The part to repeat is selected then a transformation is chosen ending with entering a distance and number of repetitions. The main difference is in the principle that links the model to the copies. Any modification on the model will has as consequence an updating of the copies.

Choosing the options

It is possible to choose between 2 modes for the distribution of the copies:

Total distance:

This driven value corresponds to the « l » distance between the model and the last copy (a number is distributed on a distance).

Distance by copy:

The driven value corresponds to the distance between 2 copies (a step and a number are imposed).

The first copy will superpose always the model. By default, the model will be hidden but it will be possible to make it visible. If this principle is not managed properly it can lead to problems with the designing.

To edit the model run the function and select the repetition. Select the EDIT MODEL tab to make it visible.

Repetition

1 – Model invisible 2

3

4

Model – 1 invisible

Invisible repetition


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Contrary to the duplication, a parameter can drive the number of copies to be repeated.

Below are the results of asking for the same number of copies on the two copying systems: Asking for 3 copies on duplication: Asking for 3 copies on repetition:

The repetition creates an « assembly » of repeated parts, the advantage is that one or several copies can be excluded from it.

To extract no needed copies run the function and select the repetition. Select the PROPAGATION and then choose EXCLUDE INSTANCE.

Select the copies to extract.

Click OK.

The extracted parts are not destroyed. To get them back use the procedure as before and select RESTORE INSTANCES.


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Modifying the model

If the model is modified by an operation (e.g.: drilling) the operation will appear on all of the repetitions.

Operation on one repetition

On the contrary, if the operation is done on one of the repeated elements, it will not have any repercussion on the other. The history tree will indicate which one of the copies has been modified.

Model

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2 – Altered

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Documents

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