Training Guide Getting Started with WorkXplore 3D

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1 Training Guide Getting Started with WorkXplore 3D

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3 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Training Guide Objectives WorkXplore 3D Environment Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files Saving a CAD Model Opening a WorkXplore 3D File Importing Invisible Entities Exercise: File Import Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Entity Selection and Selection Filters Point Definition Plane Definition Vector Definition Copying and Pasting Entities Validating/Cancelling a Function Viewing Display Modes Part Visualization Using the Transparency Functions Changing Colors Showing/Hiding Entities Editing Exploding your Model Deleting and Restoring Entities Stitching Models Making Transformations Analyzing Measurements Making Measurements on One Entity Making Measurements between Two Entities 7-3 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International i SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

4 Table of Contents Showing Complementary Angle Model Point Measuring Annotations Analysis Tools Dynamic Sectioning Bounding Box Estimating the Required Block of Material Comparing Models Analyzing Draft Angles Analyzing Curvature Analyzing Plane Faces Analyzing the Projected Surface of a Model Identifying the Face Types Analyzing Solid Edges Analyzing Mesh Borders and Edges Analyzing Mesh Faces Analyzing Model Thickness Inventory of all Entities Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating Axis Systems Creating and editing a Composite Curve Creating Curves by interpolating Points Documenting Making Screenshots Creating Animations Collision Checking Sharing Exporting a Model Exporting a Model with the Client Viewer Using the Help Toolbox 11-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D ii Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

5 Training Guide Objectives 1 1 Training Guide Objectives This manual presents the basic key concepts concerning WorkXplore 3D features. The main goal of this manual is to provide users with the tools (knowledge and ideas) that may be applied to specific problems that they may encounter when analyzing CAD parts. To complete this information, you may turn to the online help available in the application itself. At the end of this training guide, you should be able to: Import and open any CAD part using native interfaces, Display the CAD model in an optimum way, Take all possible measurements, Annotate the CAD model, Create basic entities, Perform more advanced analysis, Create scenes and play animations and finally Share information with coworkers. This manual has several files which show how to use different functions. Parts used (WorkXplore installation directory > 3D Samples > Training) barrel.igs catiav5-sample2.catpart cavity_whole.stl mesh_model.stl mesh_model.a3d rods.igs screws_chc.igs switch.igs wheel.igs Training.zip wxplore_exa_01.igs wxplore_exa_02.a3d wxplore_exa_03.a3d wxplore_exa_04.a3d wxplore_exa_05.a3d wxplore_exa_05a.catpart wxplore_exa_05b.catpart wxplore_exa_06.a3d wxplore_exa_07.a3d This training manual is not a comprehensive manual. For more help, you can use the Online Help: when the application is started, press the [F1] key to open it. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 1-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

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7 WorkXplore 3D Environment 2 2 WorkXplore 3D Environment When starting the WorkXplore 3D application, the following dialog box is displayed. Graphic User Interface - Main Areas WorkXplore 3D ribbon. It contains toolboxes with the common functions that you may have to perform in a chronological order. Some of them can also be found in the Creation, Edition and Display tabs. Part Manager with vertical tabs. You can use it to browse your computer to open/import your CAD part, manage components in the case of an assembly, create scenes and manage layers. There is also a Vero Info tab which allows you to connect to the WorkXplore 3D website and ask for technical support. Basic display functions: zoom, predefined views in the X, Y and Z axis, views. System Help: when activating a new function, this small frame shows explanations on how to use it. Do not forget to keep an eye on it: it may be very useful! Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 2-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

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9 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files 3 3 Importing and Opening CAD Files WorkXplore 3D reads standard and native 2D/3D CAD files originating from most of the CAD applications. This includes: Catia V5 Parasolid Solidedge STEP WorkNC geometry ISO toolpaths Inventor Catia V4 Pro/E Cadds Unisurf Acis DXF JT Unigraphics Solidworks IGES STL (binary and ASCII) WorkNC toolpaths DWG The user interface allows importing several CAD files from various CAD applications in one single environment and building virtual unified prototypes or 3D models. After importing your CAD file, you can analyze it and save it in the WorkXplore 3D format (A3D extension) and share it with others. 3.1 Importing one or more CAD Files Once you have launched the application, you can start by importing a CAD model in a native format. This is done very easily using the Explorer tab in the Part Manager. 1. Click on the Explorer tab on the left in the Part Manager. This automatically shows the file browser and all files to be found in each directory. File Browser 2. In the upper part of the Explorer tab, click on the directory where the part is stored on your disk. For our example, select the Training directory. The middle part of the Explorer tab shows the list of the files that are contained in this directory. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 3-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

10 3 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files Part Manager: Training Directory 3. For training, select an IGS file (e.g. wxplore_exa_01.igs) and drag & drop it onto the Viewing Area. You can also double click on the file in the Part Manager. Since the file you want to import is an IGS file, the Import 3D dialog box is automatically displayed, allowing you to define the triangulation tolerance for the import as well as the type of entities you want to import: Import 3D 4. Once you have defined import options, click on the Import button for the CAD model to be displayed in the Viewing Area. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 3-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

11 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files 3 Imported CAD File The model is imported with the filters and layers defined in the initial CAD program. You can now view the CAD model under different orientations, make measurements, analyze it, etc. IMPORTING SEVERAL MODELS IN THE SAME VIEWING AREA WorkXplore 3D also offers the possibility to import several models into the same Viewing Area, e.g. to build different prototypes, assemblies. This is done very easily in the Explorer tab. FILTERING FILES NOTE The Explorer tab contains a drop-down list that allows you to filter the CAD files to be imported according to their types. Filtering CAD Files in the Explorer Tab After opening the first model, activate the Import option and double click on each additional file(s) that you want to import. IMPORT NOTE When the Import option is deactivated, press and hold down the [Alt] key then drag and drop a new model to import it into the same Viewing Area. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 3-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

12 3 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files Import Option The Import option allows you to build complete assemblies. DIRECT OPENING NOTE If you do not want to review the import options when opening a native file, activate the Automatic option. IMPORTING SEVERAL MODELS IN SEPARATE VIEWING AREAS The application allows you to open various models in separate Viewing Areas in different tabs so that you can work on several files at the same time, compare models, etc. 1. Once your first model is imported (e.g. wxplore_exa_01.igs), deactivate the Import option. 2. Double click on another file in the Explorer tab. For our example, select the wxplore_exa_02.a3d file. The file is displayed in a new Viewing Area indicated by the second tab. CAD File in a New Tab SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 3-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

13 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files 3 3. Close the different tabs to close the CAD files. IMPORTING FILES USING THE WINDOWS EXPLORER 1. Deactivate the Import option. 2. Open a Windows explorer. 3. Browse the Training directory of the application. 4. Press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then click on the wxplore_exa_03.a3d and the wxplore_exa_04.a3d files. 5. Drag and drop your selection from the Windows explorer into the Viewing Area. Opening Files from a Windows Explorer The 2 files are imported into 2 separate Viewing Areas indicated by the 2 tabs. Files Imported into 2 Viewing Areas Activate the Import option and repeat this procedure. The 2 files are now imported in the same tab. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 3-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

14 3 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing one or more CAD Files Files Imported into the Same Viewing Area DRAG & DROP WORKNC WORKZONES NOTE You can also use the drag & drop method to import WorkNC workzones into WorkXplore 3D. The application will automatically looks for the geometry files. IMPORTING COMPRESSED FILES You can also drag & drop compressed files onto the Viewing Area. The application can read the following formats: ZIP, 7Z, RAR, BCZ (Siemens PLM ZIP). Drag & drop the training.zip file onto the Viewing Area. The Archive File Import dialog box is displayed: Archive File Import Dialog Box You can choose the files to be imported from the compressed file by checking the boxes in front of their names. If you check the box of the parent folder, all the files will be imported. Click OK to validate. Depending on whether the Import option is activated or not, all the selected files are imported into a single Viewing Area or separate Viewing Areas. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 3-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

15 Importing and Opening CAD Files Saving a CAD Model Saving a CAD Model After importing a CAD model, you are free to save it in the WorkXplore 3D format with an.a3d extension. This will allow you to retrieve the file for further modifications and share it with coworkers who also use the application. Save in the WorkXplore format You can also click on the 3D icon in the top left-hand corner of the user interface and select Save or Save as: Saving the CAD File 3.3 Opening a WorkXplore 3D File A WorkXplore 3D file with an A3D extension can be opened in different manners. Click on the icon and browse your file Click on the 3D icon and select Open, or select your file in the list of recent files. As for importing, you can also use the Explorer tab in the Part Manager or the Windows Explorer and drag and drop the file onto the Viewing Area. Each time you open a WorkXplore 3D file, it is added to the Recent Files list. 3.4 Importing Invisible Entities When importing files with hidden entities, you have the possibility to select whether you want to import them as invisible entities, as shown entities or not to import them (default parameter). To have that choice, you need to deactivate the Automatic option. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_07.catpart file. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 3-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

16 3 Importing and Opening CAD Files Importing Invisible Entities 2. In the Import 3D dialog box, activate the Import Invisible Entities option. 3. Activate the Show option. Import Invisible Entities: Show Option 4. Click on the Import button. 5. Make sure that the Import option is deactivated and open the same file again. 6. This time, leave the Import Invisible Entities option deactivated in the Import 3D dialog box. 7. Click on the Import button. You should obtain two tabs with a different part display: Invisible Entities Imported and Visible Invisible Entities Not Imported You can also import the invisible entities and keep their invisible status: 1. Open the same file again. 2. In the Import 3D dialog box, activate the Import Invisible Entities option. 3. Make sure that the Leave Invisible option is activated. 4. Click on the Import button. 5. Click on the icon in the Show/Hide toolbox or in the toolbar on the right side of the user interface. This allows you to switch the display between shown and hidden entities. You should now only see the hidden entities: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 3-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

17 Importing and Opening CAD Files Exercise: File Import 3 Showing Hidden Entities 6. Click on the icon again to restore the part display. 3.5 Exercise: File Import OBJECTIVES Import files in the same tab and save the resulting assembly under the WorkXplore 3D format. PARTS NEEDED The parts are located in the Training directory (WorkXplore > 3D Samples > Training): screws_chc.igs rods.igs switch.igs wheel.igs INSTRUCTIONS Import the 4 files into the same tab and save the assembly file in the WorkXplore 3D format with the switch_assembly name. Exercise: Import Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 3-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

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19 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Entity Selection and Selection Filters 4 4 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Selecting entities or faces is required by a wide range of functions in WorkXplore 3D. Selection filters will help you to select the appropriate entities. These selections often imply that you define auxiliary entities such as points, vectors and planes. 4.1 Entity Selection and Selection Filters A wide range of functions requires the selection of one or several entities and, in certain cases, face selection. PRE-SELECTION Functions which require a selection operation have a pre-selection indication showing the concerned elements. Pre-selection depends on the type of point to be selected, as defined in the Point Definition dialog box. STANDARD MOUSE CLICK SELECTION If a selection is required, the mouse cursor in the Viewing Area takes the shape of a small hand Entity Selection dialog box is displayed. and the Click on the entity or the required face to select it. Selected entities or faces change their color according to the selection color defined in the Application Parameters. To cancel the selection of an entity or face, click on it again. The entity or face display switches back to the original color. Initial Entity Display Whole entity Selected Some Faces Selected ENTITY SELECTION DIALOG BOX Each time that a selection is required, the following dialog box is displayed. Entity Selection Dialog Box The number in the title bar of the dialog box dynamically indicates the number of selected entities. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 4-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

20 4 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Entity Selection and Selection Filters AVAILABLE OPTIONS X = not available for face selection The first function icon line in this toolbox defines what is selected. This function allows you to select all visible entities. All This function allows you to deselect all visible entities. None This function allows you to invert the selection: selected entities are deselected Invert and not selected entities are selected. This function allows you to select entities by their names. When you activate this Names function, a dialog box is displayed which allows you to enter the character string you are looking for. It is possible to use the wildcards [*] and [?] where [*] replaces any character string and [?] a single character. The second function icon line defines how the selection is made. This function allows you to select entities by a user-defined rectangular selection Window window. X X X X 1. Click on the first point of the selection window. 2. Drag the mouse diagonally and click on the second point of the selection window. Polygon This function allows you to select entities by a user-defined polygon. 1. Click on the first point of the polygon. 2. Click successively on other points to form the polygon. 3. Validate [ 4-9] the polygon. This switch button allows you to define whether the entities are selected inside or Inside or outside the selection window or polygon. Outside This switch button allows you to define whether the entities to be selected must Strictly inside strictly be inside the selection window or polygon. If Crossing is active, all the or Crossing entities which are partially included are selected. Any of the selection methods described above X X selects all unselected entities, cancels the selection of all previously selected entities. The third function icon line contains some advanced filter functions. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 4-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

21 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Entity Selection and Selection Filters 4 Filter Selecting this option displays the Filter by dialog box, which allows you to define which entities are taken into account for selection. X By default, all entities are selected. Clicking on the All button selects all the entities. Clicking on the None button unselects all the entities. Clicking on the Invert button swaps selected and unselected entities. To select specific entities, proceed as follows: Click on the None button. Check the boxes, which correspond to the entities to be selected and click on OK to validate. Click on the All icon to select all the entities of the same type. Layer The settings apply only to the current selection and are reset at each new selection. This function allows you to select the layers that are taken into account during selection. By default, all the layers are included. The following dialog box is displayed when you select the function. X Tick the layer checkboxes for which you want to select entities and click on Close. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 4-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

22 4 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Point Definition or N Color This function allows you to choose a reference color for selection. This color is then displayed in the color case next to the function icon. By default, no color is active, which is represented by an N in the color case. 1. Activate the function by clicking on the color icon. 2. Select an entity whose color you want to define as reference color. Only the entities with this specific color will be selected. To cancel this color filter, double click on the color case. If you click on the down arrow next to the color icon, the following drop-down menu is displayed. The following options are available: By Selection: This option works as described above. Click on an entity to define a reference color. Color Selection: This option displays the extended color selection dialog box which allows you to select one of the available standard and user-defined colors. Cancel Filter by Color: Just like a double click on the color case, selecting this option cancels the reference color selection. 4.2 Point Definition A point is the most simple and most important entity in WorkXplore 3D. It is the basis for any construction or measurement. Consequently, its definition must be quick and easy. By default, if point selection is required, a mouse click makes the application search for characteristic points. These points are the vertexes on models or the extremities or middle points for complementary entities. As these points are not sufficient, the following dialog box, offering advanced point selection functions, is systematically displayed as soon as point selection is required. Point Definition Dialog Box This dialog box contains a number of function icons, which allow you to define the required point. AVAILABLE OPTIONS On Screen Selection This point is a projection on the screen plane passing through the origin of the mouse cursor when you select a point. Keyboard shortcut: Press the [E] key. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 4-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

23 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Point Definition 4 Absolute Coordinates Defines a point by entering its coordinates with respect to the origin of the current axis system. When you select this function, the following dialog box is displayed: Enter the X, Y and Z coordinates of the point to be defined and click on OK to validate. Relative Coordinates Defines a point by entering an offset value with respect to the coordinate values of the most recently defined point. When you select this function, the following dialog box is displayed: Enter the offset value for the X, Y and Z coordinates with respect to the most recently defined point and click on OK to validate. Circle Center Defines a point in the center of a selected circle or circular surface boundary of the model. Keyboard shortcut: Press the [C] key. Intersection Defines a point at the intersection of two selected straight segments. Between two Points with Distance Ratio Defines a point between two points and by defining a ratio for the distance between these points. For example, if you want to define a midpoint, select two points and enter 0.5 in the ratio dialog box, which is displayed. Point on a Curve Defines a point at a selected position on a curve. Point on Mesh Vertex Defines a point at a selected vertex of a mesh model. Point on a Face Defines a point, which is the perpendicular projection of the mouse cursor position on the screen onto a face of the model. Keyboard shortcut: Press the [F] key. Point at Same X Coordinate The point defined with this function has the same Y and Z coordinates as the most recently created point and the selected X coordinate. Point at Same Y Coordinate The point defined with this function has the same X and Z coordinates as the most recently created point and the selected Y coordinate. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 4-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

24 4 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Plane Definition Point at Same Z Coordinate The point defined with this function has the same X and Y coordinates as the most recently created point and the selected Z coordinate. Virtual Point Sometimes, point definition needs an intermediary step. If this button is highlighted, the selected point is temporary and its coordinates are saved. Keyboard shortcut: Press the [I] key. 4.3 Plane Definition Planes play a significant role among the WorkXplore 3D entities. Plane definition or selection is necessary in a large number of functions. That is why the advanced plane definition functions have been grouped in the following dialog box which is displayed each time a plane entity is required. Plane Definition Dialog Box DEFINE PLANE POSITION The two icons on the left have a particular function. They allow you to define the position of a plane with respect to a reference plane. Positions a parallel plane at a selected point with respect to the previously selected or created reference plane. Positions a plane at an offset distance with respect to the previously selected or created reference plane. Proceed as follows: 1. Select the required option. 2. Define the reference plane. 3. According to the selected function, either select a passing point or enter an offset value in the dialog box which is displayed. The plane is created automatically. DEFINE THE PLANE The following function icons allow you to define a plane. Defines the XY plane of the origin axis system. Defines the XZ plane of the origin axis system. Defines the YZ plane of the origin axis system. Defines a plane by selecting two line type entities. Defines a plane by selecting three points. Defines the XY plane of the local axis system, if any. Defines the XZ plane of the local axis system, if any. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 4-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

25 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Vector Definition 4 Defines the YZ plane of the local axis system, if any. Defines a perpendicular plane tangent to a selected point on a straight segment or polyline. Defines a plane by selecting an existing plane. PLANE PREVIEW NOTE If the plane is correctly defined, it is represented as a transparent square in selection color. Plane Preview 4.4 Vector Definition See also... Validating/Cancelling a Function [ 4-9] Some functions need the definition or selection of a vector. Each time a vector is required, the following dialog box is displayed. Vector Definition Dialog Box This dialog box contains a number of buttons, which allow you to define the vector and its direction. AVAILABLE OPTIONS Inv This button allows you to invert the vector direction. X Defines a vector in the X axis of the local axis system, if any. Y Defines a vector in the Y axis of the local axis system, if any. Z Defines a vector in the Z axis of the local axis system, if any. Dxyz Selecting this option allows you to define the XYZ coordinate values of the vector. When you select this option, the following dialog box is displayed. Enter the desired coordinate values and click on OK to validate. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 4-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

26 4 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Copying and Pasting Entities 2Pts ox oy oz Cyl PPln Defines a vector by selecting two points. When you select this option, the Point Definition dialog box is displayed. Defines a vector in the X axis of the origin axis system. Defines a vector in the Y axis of the origin axis system. Defines a vector in the Z axis of the origin axis system. Defines a vector by selecting the axis of a cylindrical face. Defines a vector, which is perpendicular to a plane. When you select this option, the Plane Definition dialog box is displayed. PROCEDURE Proceed as follows: 1. Select the required option. 2. Define the vector. 3. If required, invert the direction by selecting the Inv button. 4. Validate [ 4-9]. 4.5 Copying and Pasting Entities You can copy entities in the current file or in a different file. To illustrate this, open the Switch.igs and Screw_chc.igs files in separate tabs. Files Imported in 2 Tabs 1. Activate the tab containing the Screw_chc.igs file. 2. Click on the Edition tab. 3. Click on the Copy button in the Copy/Paste toolbox. You can also press the [Ctrl] + [C] keys. 4. Select all the entities in the Viewing Area. 5. Activate the tab containing the Switch.igs file. 6. Click on the Paste button in the Copy/Paste toolbox. You can also press the [Ctrl] + [V] keys. You should obtain the following result: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 4-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

27 Selecting Entities, Defining Auxiliary Entities and Validating Validating/Cancelling a Function 4 Copied Entities 4.6 Validating/Cancelling a Function Numerous functions prompt the user to validate his actions or to cancel them if the desired result is not attained. If a function needs to be validated, the validate/cancel function triangle is displayed in the upper right corner of the Viewing Area. Validation triangle VALIDATION Validate by clicking on the green tick. Validate by using the mouse button defined in the Application Parameters, if any. Press the [Enter] key of your keyboard. CANCEL Cancel by clicking on the red cross. Press the [Esc] key of your keyboard. Activate another function. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 4-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

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29 Viewing Display Modes 5 5 Viewing 5.1 Display Modes Display modes are available in the Visualization toolbox. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05a.a3d file. 2. Click on the Display icon in the Visualization toolbox and try the different display modes by clicking each of the available icons: Display Menu Wireframe Shading Shading + Wireframe Hidden Faces Hidden Edges Selecting this option switches the display into wireframe mode. Selecting this option switches the display into shaded mode without surface boundaries display. Selecting this option switches the display into shaded mode with display of the surface boundaries. Selecting this option switches the display into a kind of wireframe mode. Whether hidden surface edges are displayed and how depends on the option selected in the Hidden Edges sub-menu. If hidden edges are not displayed, this option may be useful to make a screenshot of the part. Selecting this option displays a sub-menu containing the following entries: Hidden, Dotted and Low Intensity. The selected option acts on the display of the surface boundaries if Shading + Wireframe or Hidden Faces has been selected as main display mode. Hidden: hides all the surface boundaries which are not visible. Dotted: all invisible surface boundaries are displayed as dotted lines. Low Intensity: all invisible surface boundaries are displayed as light colored lines. Smooth Edges Selecting this option allows you to show or hide the smooth edges of the model. If you hide them, only the sharp edges are shown. It is important to stitch the model before selecting this option. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

30 5 Viewing Display Modes Texture Selecting this option allows you apply the texture which has been previously defined in the Select a Texture dialog box to the part or model. Define Textures Selecting this option allows to select the entities or models to which you want to apply a texture. The Select a Texture dialog box is then displayed in which you can select from a large number of textures. This option also allows you to define the default texture to be applied when you select the Texture option. Shading Quality Selecting this option displays a sub-menu containing the following entries : Ultra Fine (0.001), Fine (0.050), Normal (0.100), Rough (0.200), Very Rough (0.400). These options allows you to change the triangulation tolerance of the part display either for selected faces or models. In the following example the tolerance value is set to Fine on the left (yellow) faces and to Very Rough on the right (gray) faces. APPLYING A DISPLAY MODE TO A GIVEN OBJECT You can select a different display mode for each surface of your model, but only if the model is exploded. You can also select a different display mode for each model in an assembly. Right click on the surface/model, go to the Display menu, then to the Rendering menu and select the relevant display mode. Surface Display There is another way of applying a display mode to a given surface/model: 1. Click on the Display icon in the Visualization toolbox. 2. Press and hold down the [Shift] key then click on the display mode that you want to apply. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

31 Viewing Display Modes 5 The Entity Selection dialog box is displayed. 3. Click on the surface(s) or model(s) to which you want to apply the display mode. APPLYING DIFFERENT TEXTURES TO VARIOUS MODELS AND/OR SURFACES 1. Click on the Display icon and select the Define Textures option. 2. Select the faces/models to which you want to apply a texture. For our example, select the pink faces of the part. The Select a Texture dialog box is displayed: Select a Texture Dialog Box This dialog box contains tabs with different families of textures that you can apply. 3. Click on the required texture in the dialog box. It is automatically displayed on the selected faces/models. Texture Applied You can modify your selection by adding other faces/models and apply another texture: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

32 5 Viewing Display Modes 1. Click on the Select New Entities button. 2. Select other faces on the part and validate. For our example, select the red faces of the part. 3. Select a new texture. This texture is applied to the faces you had previously selected and the new selected faces. New Texture Applied You can validate the texture definition and continue applying textures to other faces/models: 1. Click on the OK and New Selection button. 2. Select other faces on the part and validate. For our example, select the blue surfaces of the part. 3. Select a new texture. This time, the selected texture is applied to the last surface selection. The texture you previously applied is still displayed on the previous surface selection. Two Textures Applied You can modify the color of the applied texture in the Entity Color drop-down list. According to the texture applied, you can adjust the size of its patterns by using the Texture Density field. You can show or hide the edges on the part by activating/deactivating the Display Edges option. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

33 Viewing Display Modes 5 Texture Density and Color If you click on the Set Selected Texture as Default button, the active texture will be automatically applied when you use the Texture function. Click OK/Cancel to validate/cancel the texture definition and exit the dialog box. TRIANGLE DISPLAY When working on a mesh part, you can activate the Triangles display mode from the part context menu. 1. Open the mesh_model.stl file. 2. Right click on the part, go to the Display menu, then to the Rendering menu and select Triangles. Triangles in the Rendering Menu The part is displayed as follows: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

34 5 Viewing Part Visualization Triangles Display 5.2 Part Visualization ACTIVE VIEW ORIENTATION You can select the orientation of the active view by clicking the following icons. Keyboard Shortcut Show the right view of the drawing Show the rear view of the drawing Show the top view of the drawing Show the ISO view of the drawing Show the left view of the drawing Show the face view of the drawing Show the bottom view of the drawing [Ctrl]+[R] [Ctrl]+[B] [Ctrl]+[D] [Ctrl]+[A] [Ctrl]+[G] [Ctrl]+[F] [Ctrl]+[E] ZOOM FUNCTIONS Zoom Window Zoom all Views Zoom in/zoom out Activate this function to zoom in on a specific area of the part. Click on a first point to define the first corner of the zoom window, then click on a second point to define the opposite corner. Activate this function to fit the geometry back to the Viewing Area. Click on the relevant icon to zoom in or out. VIEWS Views allow you to display the part in different display areas, each with a different orientation. Display one single view of the part Display two vertical views of the part Display two horizontal views of the part Display four views of the part SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

35 Viewing Part Visualization 5 When showing several views, you are offered the possibility to align one view with the other. This is done thanks to the small arrows in the right lower corner of each view: Non-aligned Views If you double click on the arrow, the part in the right view will be aligned accordingly: Aligned Views Note that the active view that will be used as reference contains the Layer field. CURSOR GUIDE The icon in the Orientation toolbar allows you to switch the display of the cursor guide in the Viewing Area on or off. A right click on this icon opens a dialog box that allows you to change the cursor display parameters. GRID This icon switches Grid display On or Off. A right click on this icon opens a dialog box that allows you to change the grid display parameters. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

36 5 Viewing Using the Transparency Functions 5.3 Using the Transparency Functions Transparency allows you to adjust the display transparency of the part. It may be set from 0 (totally transparent) to 1.0 (non transparent). Before using the function, we need to activate the High Transparency Quality option: 1. Click on the 3D icon and select Options. 2. In the Parameters dialog box, click on the Display tab. 3. Activate High Transparency Quality option and click OK to validate. Display Parameters: High Transparency Quality 4. Open the wxplore_exa_04.a3d file. 5. Click on the icon in the Visualization tool box. Transparency Menu MODEL TRANSPARENCY If you are working on an assembly file, you can make transparent one of the models. 1. Select the Models option in the Transparency menu. 2. Click on the model that you want to make transparent and validate. For our example select the upper model of the assembly. 3. Use the cursor that is now displayed to adjust transparency degree. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

37 Viewing Using the Transparency Functions 5 Model Transparency TRANSPARENCY CURSOR NOTE This cursor is only available if you activated the High Transparency Quality option. Otherwise, the selected model is made transparent with a degree that is set by the application. 4. Click on the icon to exit the function. FACE TRANSPARENCY The transparency function can also be managed at the surface level. 1. Select the Make Faces Transparent option in the Transparency menu. 2. Click on the surface(s) that you want to make transparent and validate. Faces Made Transparent REMOVE FACE TRANSPARENCY 1. Select the Remove Face Transparency option in the Transparency menu. 2. Select the surface(s) that you do no longer want to make transparent and validate. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

38 5 Viewing Changing Colors Remove Face Transparency SURFACE AND MODEL TRANSPARENCY ATTENTION The Remove Face Transparency function does not apply to the transparency defined at the model level. In our example, we cannot remove transparency from faces of the upper model. 5.4 Changing Colors To illustrate this, we are going to use the wxplore_exa_01.igs and mesh_model.a3d CAD files. 1. Click on the icon in the Visualization toolbox. 2. Select the color of your choice. 3. Click on the surface(s) to which you want to apply the selected color and validate. 1. Open the mesh_model.a3d file. 2. Right click on the part, then go to the Display menu. 3. Go to the Color sub-menu and select Wireframe/Shading to change the color of the model faces and/or edges. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-10 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

39 Viewing Showing/Hiding Entities 5 Part Context Menu: Color Display New Colors 5.5 Showing/Hiding Entities WorkXplore 3D has several Hide/Show Entities functions which you can use to make entities visible or not and make your work easier. When working with a big part, you can hide entities to keep on the screen only the area to be processed. Hide/Show menu Click on the icon and click on the entities that you want to hide in the Viewing Area. Hidden Surfaces Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 5-11 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

40 5 Viewing Showing/Hiding Entities As you can see in the menu, several options are available for you to automatically hide a given type of entity. For example, if you wish to hide all polylines, select the Polylines option. Once you have hidden entities, you can switch between hidden and visible entities by clicking the icon. To make all entities visible again, click on the arrow under the icon and select Show all. HIDE MENU NOTE When you click on the arrow of the icon, press and hold down the [Shift] key then click on a type of entity (points, lines, etc.). This allows you to show only the selected type of entity. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 5-12 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

41 Editing Exploding your Model 6 6 Editing 6.1 Exploding your Model The Explode function allows you to separate part surfaces to store them in a different layer, delete them, etc. Several options are possible. Open the wxplore_exa_03.a3d file. Click on the icon in the Edition toolbox. Explode Menu SEPARATING FACES FROM THE MODEL 1. Select the Explode option from the Explode menu. 2. Click on the surfaces that you want to separate from the model and validate. SEPARATING AND DELETING FACES FROM THE MODEL 1. Select the Explode and Delete option from the Explode menu. 2. Click on the surfaces that you want to separate and delete from the model and validate. The selected surfaces are automatically stored in the recycle bin. SEPARATING EACH SURFACE OF A MODEL WorkXPlore 3D also offers you the possibility to explode your model and separate each of the surfaces included in the model. 1. Select the Explode a Model option from the Explode menu. 2. Select the whole model and validate. Once your model has been exploded, you can view each separated surface by clicking the Assembly tab on the left and hide the surfaces that you want to view by unchecking their boxes: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 6-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

42 6 Editing Deleting and Restoring Entities Exploded Model MERGING SURFACES This function allows you to merge several surfaces in one single object or to cancel an explosion. 1. Click on the icon and select Merge Models. 2. Click on the surface(s) then on the model to which they must be merged. Or click on all the surfaces that have to be merged into a single object 3. Validate. Note that a model may have one single surface but that you must have at least two models for merging. 6.2 Deleting and Restoring Entities Open the wxplore_exa_01.igs file. DELETING ENTITIES Let s suppose that you want to delete the pink surfaces from the part. 1. Click on the icon in the Edition toolbox. 2. Select the surfaces to be deleted. For our example, use the Color filter. 3. Validate. Deleted entities are automatically stored in the recycle bin and may be restored at any time, provided however that you did not already save your file. RESTORING DELETED ENTITIES 1. Click on the arrow of the icon and select Retrieve Objects from the Recycle Bin. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 6-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

43 Editing Stitching Models 6 Delete menu 2. Click on the object(s) that you want to restore and validate. Recycle Bin REMOVING ENTITIES DEFINITELY Click on the arrow of the icon and select Empty the Recycle Bin definitely. 6.3 Stitching Models Model stitching allows connexity initialization between faces and determines faces representing exact shapes (cylinders, planes ) It also allows you to obtain consistent face orientation in order to obtain reliable results for volume calculation, draft angle and undercut analysis, etc. When you retrieve a model in WorkXplore 3D the faces are not necessarily orientated in the right direction. It is however essential to have consistent face orientation in order to obtain reliable results for the following functions: calculating the volume of a model, checking the model with respect to a point cluster, analyzing draft angle and undercut areas, analyzing the model thickness, etc. You can stitch a whole model automatically or stitch faces of a model manually. Manual stitching is mostly used to repair models. Open the CatiaV5-sample2.CATPart file. There are 3 ways of accessing the function: In the Edition toolbox, click on the icon and select Solid Stitching. Solid Stitching in the Edition Toolbox Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 6-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

44 6 Editing Stitching Models In the Edition tab, click on the icon in the Transformations toolbox. Stitching in the Edition Tab Right click on the part in the Viewing Area and select Stitching. Stitching in the Part Context Menu In the first 2 cases, you have to make a model or face selection and validate. In the 3 cases, the Solid Stitch dialog box is displayed and the model appears with different colors: Stitch Solid Dialog Box and Orientation Colors The gray color indicates the outside of the model. The orange color indicates the inside of the model, which means that the corresponding surfaces are not correctly orientated. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 6-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

45 Editing Stitching Models 6 The free edges are displayed in green on the model. As the model is not stitched, you can see in the dialog box that there are 856 free edges. You can hide them by deactivating the Show Free Edges option. You can also change their color by clicking on the green rectangle and selecting a new color. You can show dots on the free edges by activating the Display Dots on Free Edges option. You can also change their color by clicking on the blue rectangle and selecting a new color. You can adjust their size in the Dot Size field. STITCHING PARAMETERS Stitching Tolerance Concatenate Faces This value defines the distance between faces during the stitching process. For our example, keep the default value. This option allows concatenating the faces when stitching. For our example, activate this option. AUTOMATIC STITCHING Click on the icon to start stitching the selected model. Stitched Model and Orientated Surfaces The surfaces are now displayed in gray, which means that they are correctly orientated. There are no more free edges. You can click on the icon to invert the orientation of the surfaces. If you are working on an assembly with several models, you can click on the model to be stitched. icon and select another Click on the icon to exit the function. Since we activated the Concatenate Faces option, the coplanar faces have been concatenated. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 6-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

46 6 Editing Making Transformations Non-Concatenated Faces Concatenated Faces MANUAL STITCHING 1. Activate the function. 2. Click on the icon in the Stitch Solid dialog box. 3. Click on the faces to invert their orientation and validate. 6.4 Making Transformations The Transformations toolbox of the Edition tab allows you to make transformations such as translations, rotations, mirrored copies, etc. We are going to see the Translation Move, the 3D Rotation and the Move from One Axis System to Another functions with the CatiaV5_sample2.CATPart file. Transformations Toolbox TRANSLATION MOVE 1. Click on the icon in the Transformations toolbox. The Translation dialog box is displayed. Translation Dialog Box By default, the Z axis of the origin axis system is activated. You can select another axis by clicking on the icon and using the Vector Definition dialog box. You can also click on the icon and select a predefined distance measure to define the translation vector and distance. 2. For our example, keep the Z axis as translation vector and enter the translation distance in the Distance field : Click OK to validate. 4. Select the whole model and validate. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 6-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

47 Editing Making Transformations 6 The Transformations dialog box is displayed. Transformations Dialog Box The upper right section of the dialog box lists the transformations to be applied, here the Translation move. 5. Click on the Preview button. You should obtain the following result: Translation Preview By default, the Transformation option is activated in the Copy Mode section of the dialog box, which means that the selected entity will be moved. But you can also make a copy by translation by activating the Copy option, or make several copies by activating the Multiple Copy option. Once you have activated an option in Copy Mode section, click on the Preview button to refresh the display in the Viewing Area. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 6-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

48 6 Editing Making Transformations Multiple Copy Preview You can click on the Clear Preview button to remove the preview of the current transformation. This does not mean that the transformation will not be applied. You can activate the Auto Preview option to automatically refresh the display in the Viewing Area. 3D ROTATION You can apply other modifications while the Transformations dialog box is displayed. 1. Click on the icon in the dialog box. The Rotation dialog box is displayed: Rotation Dialog Box By default, the Z axis of the origin axis system is activated. We are going to use the X axis of the origin axis system as rotation axis. 2. Click on the icon, then click on the ox button in the Vector Definition dialog box and validate. Note that you can also click on the rotation angle. icon and select a predefined angle measure to define the 3. Enter the rotation angle in the Angle field, 90 degrees for example. 4. Click OK to validate. 5. Click on the Preview button in the Transformations dialog box. You should obtain the following result: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 6-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

49 Editing Making Transformations 6 Rotation Preview MOVE FROM ONE AXIS SYSTEM TO ANOTHER Before using this function, you need to create a new axis system on the model. 1. Click on the icon and give a name to the set of transformations to be saved. These transformations are saved for the current session. 2. Click on the Cancel button to close the dialog box. 3. Activate the Creation tab and click on the icon in the Axis Systems toolbox. 4. Create the following axis system by clicking on 2 lines (see and below) and validate. New Axis System by Clicking on 2 Lines 5. Activate the Edition tab and click on the Transformations icon. 6. Select the whole model and validate. 7. In the Transformations dialog box, click in the Saved Transformations drop-down list and click on the + symbol to add the set of transformations you have previously saved. The previous translation and rotation are added to the Transformations to Apply section. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 6-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

50 6 Editing Making Transformations Adding Saved Transformations 8. Click on the icon in the dialog box. 9. Click on the start axis, in our example the origin axis system. 10. Click on the end axis, in our example the axis system you have just created. 11. Click on the Preview button. You should obtain the following result: Axis Change Preview 12. Click OK/Cancel to validate/cancel and exit the dialog box. See also... Creating Axis Systems [ 8-1] SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 6-10 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

51 Analyzing Measurements 7 7 Analyzing 7.1 Measurements Making measurements is an important function in WorkXplore 3D. This will allow you to obtain more precise information about the part you have to produce: milling depth, size of the bounding box, etc. Measuring functions are available in the Measurements toolbox. Measurements Toolbox Measurements can be made on single entities (points, edges/curves, faces, etc.) or between two entities of same or different types. To illustrate this, we are going to use the wxplore_exa_05a.catpart CAD file Making Measurements on One Entity Click on the Measure on One Entity button. The Automatic Measure dialog box is displayed. Automatic Measure Dialog Box: One Entity Note the One Entity button is activated. AUTOMATIC MODE In this mode, the entity selected for measurement depends on the position of the cursor on the model in the Viewing Area. The entities which can be measured in this mode are: Extremity Points, Center Points, Edges/Curves, Faces, Circles, Radii, Cylinders, Tori. A visual aid is displayed next to the cursor to indicate the type of entity that is currently located underneath the cursor. Click on various entities of the part to obtain measures like the following examples: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

52 7 Analyzing Measurements Examples of Measurements Measurement information is automatically displayed in a label which point to the clicked element. Press and hold down the mouse button on the label and move it to the required position. The information of the measurement label is also displayed at the bottom of the dialog box. Check or uncheck the boxes in the dialog box to modify the information displayed in the label. IMPOSED ENTITY MODE Click on the First Entity drop-down list in the dialog box and select the type of entity that you want to measure, and exclude the other types. First Entity Drop-down List Points Edges/Curves Face Face Group Entities Circle from 3 Points Thickness This option allows you to use Point Definition dialog box to identify characteristic points on the part. Extremity and center points are still enabled (as in the Automatic mode). This option allows you to only select edges (lines) or curves (NURBS curves, radii). This option allows you to only select faces (plane faces, cylinders). This option allows you to use the Entity Selection dialog box and obtain the area of a selected group of faces. This option allows you to only select entities, for example in an assembly part. This option allows you to use Point Definition dialog box and measure a circle by clicking on 3 points. This option allows you to measure thickness on solid models. The measurement is oriented according to the perpendicular direction from the selected point. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

53 Analyzing Measurements 7 You can remove the last measurement label by clicking on the icon. You can remove all the measurement labels by clicking on the icon. Click OK/Cancel to validate/cancel the measures and exit the dialog box Making Measurements between Two Entities Click on the Measure between Two Entities button. The Automatic Measure dialog box is displayed. Automatic Measure Dialog Box: Two Entities Note that the Two Entities button is activated. AUTOMATIC MEASURE DIALOG BOX NOTE If the Automatic Measure dialog box is already opened, you can activate the function by clicking on the Two Entities button. AUTOMATIC MODE In this mode, the entities selected for measurement depend on the position of the cursor on the model in the Viewing Area. The entities which can be selected for making measurements between in this mode are: Extremity Points, Center Points, Edges/Curves, Faces, Planes and Cylinder Axes. A visual aid is displayed next to the cursor to indicate the type of entity that is currently located underneath the cursor. The type of measurement that is made depends on the type of entities and their relative positions. Below are examples of measurements: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

54 7 Analyzing Measurements Angle between 2 segments Minimum Distance between a Segment and a Point Measurement information is automatically displayed in a label which point to the clicked element. Press and hold down the mouse button on the label and move it to the required position. The information of the measurement label is also displayed at the bottom of the dialog box. Check or uncheck the boxes in the dialog box to modify the information displayed in the label. IMPOSED ENTITY MODE Click on the First Entity and Second Entity drop-down lists in the dialog box and select the type of entity that you want to measure, and exclude the other types. Second Entity Drop-down List Points Edges/Curves Face Face Group Entities Planes This option allows you to use Point Definition dialog box to identify characteristic points on the part. Extremity and center points are still enabled (as in the Automatic mode). This option allows you to only select edges (lines) or curves (NURBS curves, radii). This option allows you to only select faces (plane faces, cylinders). This option allows you to use the Entity Selection dialog box and obtain the area of a selected group of faces. This option allows you to only select entities, for example in an assembly part. This option opens the Plane Definition dialog box. You can use it to create a new plane or select an existing plane. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

55 Analyzing Measurements 7 Line from 2 Points This option opens the Point Definition dialog box. You can use it to create lines by clicking on 2 points and measure the angle between 2 temporary lines. You can also force the type of measurement to make by clicking in the Measure Type drop-down list. Measure Type Drop-down List You can remove the last measurement label by clicking on the icon. You can remove all the measurement labels by clicking on the icon. Click OK/Cancel to validate/cancel the measures and exit the dialog box Showing Complementary Angle Once you have measured angles on a model, you have the possibility to display the complementary angle: Right click on the angle label and select Show Complementary Angle in the Measurement Display menu. Show Complementary Angle in the Context Menu Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

56 7 Analyzing Measurements You should obtain the following result: Complementary Angle Model Point Measuring The model point measuring function allows viewing the difference between the model part and a series of points traced on the finished part with a three-dimensional probe. The comparison is made by importing the points that have been traced in the initial model. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_02.a3d file. Part with Traced Points 2. Click on the Model Points icon in the Measurements toolbox. Model Points in the Measurements Toolbox 3. Select the model to check. 4. Select the control points. In this case, the Entity Selection dialog box is automatically filtered by points. You can click on the All icon and validate. You should obtain the following result: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

57 Analyzing Measurements 7 Model Point Measuring Result The Information dialog box shows information such as the coordinates for each point. You can save the point information in a TEXT file or copy the information to clipboard. Click on the Close button to exit this dialog box. CONTROL PARAMETERS Click on the arrow of the Model Points icon and select Parameters. Control Parameters in the Model Points Menu The Control Parameters dialog box is displayed. You can use it to set the Sensing Device Diameter or define the type of Controller, for example. Control Parameters Dialog Box For our example, enter 0 in the Sensing Device Diameter field. Click OK to validate. The color display of the different point measurements has changed. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

58 7 Analyzing Annotations Model Point Measuring Result: New Colors Click on the 3D icon and select Options. Activate the Control tab. This tab allows you to configure other parameters such as the color for the different types of control points. Parameters: Control Tab CANCELLING THE FUNCTION 1. Click on the arrow of the Model Points icon and select Cancel Control Points. 2. Click on the All icon in the Entity Selection dialog box to select all the control points, then validate. 7.2 Annotations Making annotations allows you to share information with partners. You can use it to attach a text legend to any part entity. Note that several predefined annotations are available: you can quickly show the description of the entity you click, the Z level of a plane surface, the coordinates of a point, a radius, etc. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

59 Analyzing Annotations 7 Open the wxplore_exa_01.igs file. ENTERING A FREE TEXT Consider that you want to share remarks about this entity with partners. For example, you want to know whether the opposite sides of the part must be symmetrical or not. 1. Click on the icon in the Annotations toolbox. 2. Click on the face where you want the label to point to. 3. Enter your text in the Annotation Text dialog box and click OK to validate. Note that you can import a TEXT file by clicking on the icon. Annotation Text Dialog Box 4. Move the label to the position you wish and click in the Viewing Area to anchor the label. NEW FREE TEXT NOTE Note that before validating, you can click on other faces and add other labels. 5. Validate. New Label ADDING EXTENSION LINES TO A LABEL Let s suppose that you want to add extension lines to the other three corners: 1. Right click on the label and select Parameters. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

60 7 Analyzing Annotations Label Context Menu: Parameters 2. In the Text dialog box, activate the Add Extension Line option. Add Extension Line 3. Click on each surface that you want to mark with an extension line. 4. Validate. Extension Lines OTHER LABELS Click on the arrow of the icon and select the appropriate option. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-10 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

61 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Labels Menu Entity Label: automatically inserts the name of the entity you click. Of course, this function cannot be used if your model has not been exploded first. Entity Information Label: automatically inserts information about the entity you click (type, number of faces, number of triangles, dimensions, etc.) Z Plane Face: automatically inserts the Z level of the surface you click. Of course, it must be a plane surface. Point Coordinates: automatically inserts the coordinates of the point you click. 2D Text Radius Dimension: automatically inserts the radius of the circle or arc you click. Allows you to enter or import any text to be displayed at a user-defined position on the model. Annotations 7.3 Analysis Tools WorkXplore 3D offers a wide range of analysis tools which you can use to make quotes, decide relevant machining strategies, control production, etc. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-11 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

62 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Dynamic Sectioning WorkXplore 3D offers a dynamic sectioning function which you can use to explore the inner part of a model and take measurements on the created sections. Open the wxplore_exa_03.a3d file. Click on the icon in the Analysis toolbox to start the function. This automatically activates the Dynamic Sectioning tab with all possible options. Dynamic Sectioning Tab Dynamic Section 1 To use this function, you must first define the cutting plane that you want to use. The three-axis manipulator makes this function very interactive: you simply need to move or rotate the reference manipulator to pilot dynamic sectioning. Press and hold down the mouse button on the body of the blue axis and drag the manipulator to move the section up or down. You can also move the blue wheel button to the right or left in the Position toolbox. Position Toolbox You can also drag the green and red axes of the manipulator to move it along the selected axis. Click on the M button in the Position toolbox to set the manipulator back to the middle of the Viewing Area. Move Section along Axis Press and hold down the mouse button on the colored arcs of the manipulator to rotate the dynamic section. You can also move the colored wheel buttons to the right or left on the Rotations toolbox. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-12 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

63 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Rotations Toolbox Dynamic Section 2 When the manipulator hinders the visibility of a part section, press and hold down the mouse button on the center sphere and move it away. Manipulator Move Note that you can also right click on the sphere to change the manipulator settings. TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN A DYNAMIC SECTION All measuring tools are kept available when using the Dynamic Section function. CREATING THE SECTION CURVE IN THE CURRENT LAYER OR THE FIRST AVAILABLE LAYER If you want to export the section curve you have defined for later use: In the Creation toolbox, select the relevant option Active Layer or New Layer, depending on whether you want to add the created curve to the current layer or to the first empty layer, Click on the icon. Section Curve Creation The layer that includes the section curve appears as follows in the Filters/Layers tab: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-13 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

64 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Section Curve in Layers As you can see in the above picture, the section is indicated with the following code: Sct 5.24 (XOY) Sct stands for Section, 5.24 is the distance to the origin and the values in brackets indicate the coordinates of the section plane. OTHER FUNCTIONS... Show section only Invert section direction Make the section plane transparent Create section curve Show a top or bottom view with respect to the section plane and Create a section plane based on a curve Define a new section plane Leave the Dynamic Section function Bounding Box The bounding box function allows you to determine the size of the material block required to produce your part and thus to estimate the cost of raw materials. Click on the Bounding Box icon in the Analysis toolbox. Bounding Box Menu SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-14 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

65 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 You can create a rectangular ( ) or a cylindrical ( ) bounding box. There are 2 types of rectangular/cylindrical bounding box: Orientated: the box is created in accordance with the orientation of the part. Minimum: the box is created in such a way that the required block of material is reduced to a minimum. RECTANGULAR BOUNDING BOX 1. Open the wxplore_exa_04.a3d file. 2. Select the Orientated or Minimum option in the Bounding Box menu. 3. Click the model or surfaces that you want to include in the bounding box and validate. Oriented Bounding Box Minimum Bounding Box In both cases, the Bounding Box Parameters dialog box is displayed: you can use it to adjust the size of the box. Parameters Bounding Box You can move the dimension labels of the bounding box. Press and hold down the mouse button on the double arrow of the dimension and drag it onto the required position. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-15 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

66 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools EXTENDING THE BOUNDING BOX To extend the bounding box along the 3 axes, enter the additional value in the relevant fields. For example, if you want to extend the bounding box by 5 mm on the X+ axis and by 10 mm on the X- axis, enter 5 in the X+ field and press [Enter] then enter 10 in the X- field and press [Enter]. Bounding Box Extension If you want to extend the bounding box by 20 mm on both sides of the Y axis, check the box next to the Y fields, enter 20 in the Y+ field and press [Enter]. Bounding Box Extension in both Directions Click on the Reset button to resize the bounding box to its initial dimensions. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-16 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

67 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 To extend the bounding box by the same value in all directions, activate the Uniform Allowance option, enter the extension value in the X+ field and press [Enter]. Bounding Box Extension in all Directions To extend the bounding box dynamically in the Viewing Area, press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then click on an edge then drag and drop it to the required position. Drag & Drop Bounding Box Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-17 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

68 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools VIEWING COLLISIONS BETWEEN THE BOUNDING BOX AND THE PART WorkXPlore 3D also allows you to view any collision between the part and the bounding box. This needs to be activated under the Display tab. Bounding Box: Display Tab Click on the icon and click on the part element in the Viewing Area. Note that you can change the color of the collision curve (Intersection Color). You can remove the collision curve by clicking on the icon. Bounding Box: Collision Curve Click on the Close button to validate the bounding box and exit the function. ORIENTATED CYLINDRICAL BOUNDING BOX 1. Open the barrel.igs file. 2. Select the Orientated Cylinder option in the Bounding Box menu. 3. Select the whole model and validate. 4. In the Vector Definition dialog box, select the direction along which the cylinder will be orientated. In our example select the X axis. 5. Validate. Cylindrical Bounding Box SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-18 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

69 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 For our example, delete this bounding box. MINIMUM CYLINDRICAL BOUNDING BOX 1. Select the Minimum Cylinder option in the Bounding Box menu. 2. Select the whole model and validate. The Minimum Bounding Cylinder Analysis dialog box is displayed and 3 bounding boxes appear around the part in the Viewing Area. Minimum Bounding Cylinder Analysis The 3 bounding boxes correspond to the 3 directions along which the cylinder can be created. Their dimensions are displayed in the dialog box, allowing you to choose a bounding box according to its volume. 3. In the Keep column of the dialog box, uncheck the boxes of the bounding box that you do not want to create. Bounding Box to be Created 4. Click OK to validate. Cylindrical Bounding Box Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-19 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

70 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools EXTENDING THE CYLINDRICAL BOUNDING BOX Double click on the created bounding box in the Viewing Area. Cylinder Parameters To extend the length of the cylinder at each end, enter the extension value in the Z+ and Z- fields. To extend the length of the cylinder by the same value at each end, check the box near the Z fields and enter the extension value in the Z+ field. Cylinder Extension at each End To increase the radius of the cylinder, enter the extension value in the R field. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-20 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

71 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Cylinder Radius Extended Click on the Reset button to resize the cylinder to its initial dimensions. To extend the length and the radius of the cylinder by the same value, activate the Uniform Allowance option and enter the extension value in the Z+ field. Cylinder Length and Radius Extended To translate the cylinder, enter the values in the X and Y fields. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-21 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

72 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Cylinder Translation To extend the cylinder dynamically in the Viewing Area, press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then drag and drop the sides of the cylinder. Cylinder Dynamic Extension VIEWING COLLISIONS BETWEEN THE CYLINDRICAL BOUNDING BOX AND THE PART As for the rectangular bounding box, the Display tab allows you to view any collision between the part and the cylinder. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-22 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

73 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Collision Between the Part and the Cylinder Click on the Close button to validate the cylinder dimensions and exit the function. CONVERTING THE BOUNDING BOX INTO A SOLID You can convert the rectangular or cylindrical bounding box into a solid. You can then use the created solid for analysis purposes. Right click on the rectangular or cylindrical bounding box and select Convert to Solid. Convert into Solid Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-23 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

74 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Solid Bounding Boxes Estimating the Required Block of Material Using the bounding box, you can estimate the cost of the material block required to produce the part. DEFINING RAW MATERIALS WITH DENSITY AND PRICE For automatic estimating, you need first to draw a general list of materials with density and price/kg. Click on the 3D icon and select Options. Select the Analysis tab: Parameters - Analysis Materials are added in the Materials table. Let s add aluminum to the list. 1. To add a new material to the list, click on the + button next to the material list field. The following dialog box is displayed. Material Dialog Box 2. Enter the material name in the Description field, a Density and a Price/Kg. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-24 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

75 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 3. Click on OK to save the new material and to close the dialog box. The new material is added in the Materials list table in the Analysis tab. To delete a material from the list, select the corresponding line and click on the - button. To edit a material in the list, select the corresponding line and click on the button. The Modify Material dialog box is displayed. Change the information as required and click on OK to save. To change the order of the materials in the list, use the and arrows. New Material in the List CREATING THE BOUNDING BOX AND ESTIMATING THE PRICE OF THE RAW MATERIAL BLOCK 1. Open the barrel.igs file. 2. Create an orientated cylindrical bounding box for your part. Cylindrical Bounding Box 3. Double click on the created cylinder. 4. Select the relevant material in the Material drop down list. The application shows all materials that have been defined in the parameters. Once you have selected the material, the block weight and price are automatically calculated: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-25 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

76 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Bounding Box Cost Calculation Note that you can try different calculations directly by changing the density and price/kg attached to the material in the system settings Comparing Models In your daily activities, it may happen that you receive a first version of a model then a second version a few days later without being aware of the exact differences between both versions. With the model comparison function, you can highlight the part areas that have been modified between two versions of a model. The modifications are color coded: the green color means that material has been removed, while the red color indicates that material has been added. In this example, we are going to use the wxplore_exa_05a.catpart and wxplore_exa_05b.catpart files. 1. Activate the Import option. 2. Open each model in the same tab. Since both models are very similar, it may be difficult to distinguish between both. In this case, click on the Assembly tab and select/unselect the model that you want to be displayed in the Viewing Area. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-26 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

77 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Initial and Modified Models As you can see in the above picture, it is difficult to see the differences between both versions unless you use the Compare Models function. 3. Click on the Compare Models icon in the Analysis toolbox. Compare Models in the Analysis Toolbar 4. Click on the initial model in the Part Manager. 5. Click on the modified model in the Part Manager. The Viewing Area now shows the model with new colors and the Compare Models dialog box is displayed. Model Comparison Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-27 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

78 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools The green color indicates areas where material has been removed while the red color shows where material has been added. To determine the quantity of material to be added or removed, press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then click on the surface: WorkXplore 3D shows you the distance between the two faces: Compared Distances You can modify the information displayed in the labels by activating the Show Dx/Dy/Dz option in the dialog box. As these are measurement labels, you can also move them in the Viewing Area. In the Compare Models dialog box, click on the Keep Indicators button to keep the radius displayed after ending the function. Click on the Delete Indicators button to remove the corresponding indicators. If for any reason you want to invert the initial and modified models, click on the icon Analyzing Draft Angles WorkXplore 3D allows you to view all draft angles on your model. SURFACE ORIENTATION ATTENTION Before analyzing draft angles, you have to make sure that the surfaces are correctly orientated by using the Solid Stitching function. 1. Open the barrel.igs file. 2. Click on the Draft Angle icon in the Analysis toolbox. Draft Angles in the Analysis Toolbox The Entity Selection dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the whole model and validate. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-28 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

79 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 This opens the Draft Angle Visualization dialog box: Draft Angle Visualization The reference direction is indicated by a red arrow. If you want the surface angle to be displayed dynamically when moving the mouse cursor in the Viewing Area, select the Active option. Draft Angles: Reference Direction and Face Angle To keep the angle value on the screen, press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then click on the surface. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-29 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

80 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Depending on your part, you may wish to change the draft angle values that are displayed by default when opening the dialog box. In this case, for the display to be changed dynamically, activate the Auto option or you will have to click on the Apply button to view modifications in the Viewing Area Analyzing Curvature The Curvature function displays the part with different colors according to the curvature radius of the surfaces. This will allow you to rapidly determine the required minimum cutter diameter to machine the part. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Curvature. Models Menu: Curvature 3. Click on the model that you want to analyze. The Curvature Analysis dialog box is displayed: Curvature Analysis 4. To define the range of radii to be displayed, enter the desired maximum and minimum values respectively in the Maximum Radius and Minimum Radius fields. Note that you can change the colors by using the drop-down lists next to the Maximum Radius and Minimum Radius fields. 5. Click on the Apply button. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-30 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

81 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 New Radii Range DISPLAY FILTER NOTE You can select the type of radii to be displayed in the Viewing Area. Activate the Concave, Convex or Both options in the dialog box. Click on the colored areas of the part to display the curvature radius. Curvature Radius Indicators In the Curvature Analysis dialog box, click on the Keep Indicators button to keep the radius displayed after ending the function. Click on the Delete Indicators button to remove the corresponding indicators. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. You can activate/deactivate the Display Edges option to show/hide the edges of the part. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-31 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

82 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools Click on the Close button to exit the function Analyzing Plane Faces During the part analysis, you can also show all surfaces that are planar, perpendicular or non planar. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Plane Faces. This automatically shows the model with colors that depend on whether a surface is planar or not, perpendicular, etc. Plane Faces For higher flexibility, you can change the color codification directly by clicking on the color rectangle and selecting another color. You can position your cursor over the various types of planar faces to obtain the angle information according to a reference plane. For parallel faces, the information label below the cursor displays the distance between the reference plane and the plane formed by the selected surface. The angle information displayed below the cursor can be modified in the Angle Format section of the dialog box. You can deactivate the Dynamic Information option so that no angle information is displayed below the cursor. To change the reference plane, click on the Reference Plane button, create a new plane for the part display to be updated accordingly. Example: Imagine that you create and use a reference plane that is perpendicular to the initial reference plane, you would obtain the following: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-32 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

83 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Plane Faces - Perpendicular Plane If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. You can activate/deactivate the Display Edges option to show/hide the edges of the part. You can save the analysis settings by clicking on the Save as Default button. Click on the Close button to exit the function Analyzing the Projected Surface of a Model This function creates an object, which corresponds to the projected surface of an element, on a plane and according to a given vector. It allows you to measure the area of the projected zone. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Click in the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Projection on a Plane. The Model Projection dialog box is displayed. Model Projection Dialog Box Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-33 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

84 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools 3. Click on the button of the Projection Vector option. 4. Use the Vector Definition dialog box to define the projection vector. For our example, select the Y axis and validate. 5. Click on the button of the Projection Plane option. 6. Use the Plane Definition dialog box to define the projection plane. For our example, select the XZ plane. You may also define the Projection Plane first and then click on the icon next to the Projection Vector field. This allows you to position the projection vector perpendicularly to the projection plane. 7. Click on the Apply button. The projected surface of the part along the defined vector is displayed on the defined projection plane. The volume of this projected surface is indicated in the Area field of the dialog box. Projected Surface and Area If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display Analyzed Entities only option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. 8. Click OK to validate. The projected surface is still displayed on the Viewing Area. You can keep it for measuring purposes or delete it Identifying the Face Types This function allows you to differentiate face types (planes, cylinders, cones ), group together the different faces of the model and attribute a different color to each type. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Face Type. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-34 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

85 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 The faces are displayed with colors that change depending on their type. The dialog box indicates the number of each type of face. Face Type Analysis Click on the various faces to obtain information in the Face Informations section of the dialog box. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. Click on the color fields if you want to change the display colors for the corresponding face types. Check or uncheck the boxes of the different face types to show or hide the corresponding color display on the corresponding faces in the Viewing Area. Activate the Display Edges option to show the sharp edges of the part in the Viewing Area. You can save the analysis settings by clicking on the Save as Default button. Click on the Close button to exit the function Analyzing Solid Edges This function allows you to retrieve sharp edges and borders from a solid model in order to analyze and modify them. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-35 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

86 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools 2. Stitch the model. If you do not stitch the model, the Solid Edge Analysis function will only show free edges in green on the model. 3. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Solid Edge Analysis. 4. Select the whole model. The Solid Edge Analysis dialog box is displayed and the color display of the model has changed. Solid Edge Analysis Use the Model Color option to select a new color for the model. The Show Concave Edges, Show Convex Edges, Show Smooth Edges and Show Border Edges options allow you to hide or show the corresponding edges, change their color and increase/decrease their display thickness. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. You can save the analysis settings by clicking on the Save as Default button. You can extract curves from the edge analysis and save the result in the current or in a new layer: Activate the New Layer option in the Edge Extraction section of the dialog box. Click on the Extract Curves button. Click on the Filters/Layers tab. You should obtain the following result: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-36 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

87 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Extracted Curves in New Layers Click on the Close button to exit the function Analyzing Mesh Borders and Edges This function allows you to retrieve sharp edges and borders from a mesh model in order to analyze and modify them. 1. Open the cavity_whole.stl file. 2. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Borders and Edges. 3. Select the whole model. The Mesh Edge Analysis dialog box is displayed. The borders are now displayed on the mesh model. Borders Tab Mesh Edge Analysis: Borders Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-37 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

88 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools The Borders tab of the dialog box shows the current Number of Borders in the part with a given Border Cut Angle value. You can adjust the Border Cut Angle by moving the corresponding cursor in the dialog box. Click on the icon to obtain the new number of borders and obtain a preview in the Viewing Area, or activate the Auto Refresh option to display the changes dynamically. Click on the Apply button to validate. In our example, there is only 1 border. Sharp Edges Tab Click on the Sharp Edges tab. Mesh Edge Analysis: Sharp Edges This tab shows the current Number of Sharp Edges found in the part with given Cut Angle and Detection Factor values. Set the different values as required and click on the icon to obtain the new number of sharp edges and obtain a preview in the Viewing Area, or select the Auto Refresh option to display the changes dynamically. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-38 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

89 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Sharp Edges with the New Cut Angle Value Click on the Clear button to remove all the sharp edges from the part displayed in the Viewing Area. Click on the Apply button to confirm. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models under the same tab, you can click on the Select New Entities button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entities option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. Click on the Close button to exit the function Analyzing Mesh Faces This function allows you to divide an entity into different elements in order to make analysis, measurements, etc. easier. To illustrate this, open the mesh_model.stl file. If you activate the Triangles display mode, you can see that the part is difficult to measure and analyze. Triangles Display Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-39 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

90 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools For example, you cannot explode this model or use the Face Type analysis function: Face Type Analysis on the Mesh Model 1. Click on the icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Mesh Faces. Or right click on the part in the Viewing Area and select Analyze Mesh Faces. 2. Select the whole model and validate. The Mesh Face Analysis dialog box is displayed and the color display on the part has changed. Mesh Face Analysis The dialog box indicates the current number of faces and the number of faces you will obtain after separation according to the Face Separation Angle applied. 3. Use the Face Separation Angle cursor to adjust the number of degrees between faces. If the angle decreases, the number of separated faces increases, and vice versa. 4. Click on the icon to obtain a preview of the number of separated faces after applying a face separation angle. Activate the Auto Refresh option to display the changes dynamically. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-40 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

91 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 New Face Separation Angle 5. Use the Plane Face Minimal Surface cursor to define the minimal surface value to filter results. If the value decreases, the number of separated faces increases, and vice versa. You can also deactivate the option. Plane Face Minimal Surface Option Deactivated For our example, keep this option activated and the value set to the maximum level. 6. Deactivate the Keep Analysis Colors option in order not to use the color display of the analysis. 7. Click on the Apply button to validate. Mesh Face Analysis Result Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-41 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

92 7 Analyzing Analysis Tools The Face Type analysis should give better results: Face Type Analysis after Separation Analyzing Model Thickness This function allows you to display the model in different colors according to its thickness values. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Stitch the model. The Thickness Analysis function only works on stitched models: if you try to run it on a non-stitched model, you will be prompted to stitch it. 3. Click on the Models icon in the Analysis toolbox and select Model Thickness. 4. Select the model to analyze and validate. The Thickness Analysis dialog box is displayed: Thickness Analysis Dialog Box 5. Click on the Update button. You should obtain the following result: SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-42 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

93 Analyzing Analysis Tools 7 Model Thickness Analysis The application automatically estimates the minimum and maximum thickness of the model. The thin areas are displayed in red, and the thick areas in blue. The dialog box indicates the minimum, mid and maximum thicknesses. The areas where the thickness is equal (+/- the value defined in the Mid Thickness Percentage field) to the mid thickness are displayed in green. You can move the cursor in the colored bar of the dialog box to adjust the mid thickness value. The color display is modified dynamically: Mid Thickness Cursor You can activate the Gradient option and obtain a progressive color scale from red to blue. Click on various points of the model to obtain a label with the precise thickness at the clicked point. You can delete or keep the labels by clicking on the corresponding buttons in the dialog box. If you are working on an assembly part or with several models on the same session, you can click on the Select New Entity button and select another model to analyze. Deactivate the Display only Analyzed Entity option if you want all the models to be displayed in the Viewing Area. You can adjust the calculation precision by moving the Accuracy cursor in the dialog box and clicking on the Update button. Setting this cursor to High increases the calculation times. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 7-43 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

94 7 Analyzing Inventory of all Entities Click on the Close button to exit the function. 7.4 Inventory of all Entities With the Inventory function, you can easily draw the list of all models, entities (curves, points, etc.), etc in the file. This function is available in the Tool tab. System Toolbox: Inventory Click on the icon in the System toolbox to activate the function: Inventory The inventory is made automatically. Click on a line then on the icon to get more information on the selected object. SAVE THE INVENTORY NOTE You can save the inventory list in a TXT or CSV file. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 7-44 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

95 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating Axis Systems 8 8 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities 8.1 Creating Axis Systems You can create an axis system, e.g. to prepare the part for machining. 1. Click on the Creation tab. Creation Tab 2. Click on the icon in the Axis Systems toolbox. Axis System Definition 3. Attach a name to your axis system and activate the Display option if you want the name to be displayed in the Viewing Area. Axis systems can be created in five different ways: By defining the origin point: the axis system is positioned at the selected point with the Z axis oriented towards the user. By clicking on three points: the first defines the axis system origin, the second defines the X axis orientation and the third defines the Y axis orientation By clicking on the Screen button: the axis system is centered on the Viewing Area with the Z axis oriented towards the user. By creating a plane. By clicking on two coplanar straight lines on existing entities or edges. To make an axis system current: click on the icon then on the axis system. To activate the initial axis system when the file was opened, click on the icon. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 8-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

96 8 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating and editing a Composite Curve 8.2 Creating and editing a Composite Curve WorkXplore 3D includes several functions that allows you to create and edit basic wireframe entities like points, lines, etc. To illustrate this, we are going to create a composite curve on the wxplore_exa_04.a3d file as illustrated below: Composite Curve We are then going to use this composite curve as guide curve for dynamic sectioning of the model. CREATING A COMPOSITE CURVE To do so, you first need to stitch the corresponding model. 1. Click on the Creation tab. 2. Click on the icon in the Wireframe toolbox and select Step by Step. The Curve Creation dialog box is displayed: Curve Creation Dialog Box SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 8-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

97 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating and editing a Composite Curve 8 3. Make sure that the Composite Curves option is activated in the Curve Creation Mode section. 4. Click on the appropriate edges to create the curve. 5. Click OK to validate and exit the dialog box. Curve Creation Dialog Box Options Edge Selection Mode Single Edge Edges are selected individually: only the clicked edge is selected. Selection Multi-Selection by Edges are selected by tangential continuity: the clicked edge is selected along with any Tangency edges that tangentially extend this curve. Curve Creation Mode Individual Curves Each clicked edge will be considered as an individual curve. Composite Each clicked edge that tangentially extends the curve will be considered as part of a Curves single curve. Allows you to close a composite curve with a straight segment between each extremity of the curve. Allows you to select existing curve entities. Allows you to select the contours of a clicked surface. If you have already selected edges on the clicked surface, these will be included in the composite curve but not duplicated. Selection Preview: Previously Clicked Edges not Reselected If the surface has external and internal contours, click nearer to the contour that you want to select, or click nearer to the middle of the surface to select both contours. All Contours Selected Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 8-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

98 8 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating and editing a Composite Curve External Contour Selected Internal Contour Selected EDITING A COMPOSITE CURVE Once you have created entities, they all can be edited from the Edition tab: Edition Tab For example, if you click on the arrow of the modify the selected composite curve. icon in the Modifications toolbox, you can cut, invert or USING A COMPOSITE CURVE FOR DYNAMIC SECTIONING 1. Click on the WorkXplore 3D tab. 2. Activate the Dynamic Sectioning function. 3. Click on the icon and click on the composite curve you have just created. Move the dynamic section along the composite curve. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 8-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

99 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating Curves by interpolating Points 8 Dynamic Section Along the Composite Curve 8.3 Creating Curves by interpolating Points You can create a NURBS curve by clicking on points in the Viewing Area. 1. Click on the Creation tab. 2. Click on the Curve icon in the Wireframe toolbox. The Point Interpolation dialog box is displayed, together with the Point Definition dialog box: Point Interpolation Dialog Box 3. Click on the icon in the Point Definition dialog box. 4. Click on points anywhere in the Viewing Area as in the following picture: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 8-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

100 8 Creating Axis and Wireframe Entities Creating Curves by interpolating Points Curve by Point Interpolation The points are listed in the dialog box. You can delete a point by clicking on the the list. icon next to the point on You can modify the curve by adding/modifying points: 1. Select a point in the list of the dialog box. 2. Activate the After Selected Point or Replace Selected Point option, depending on whether you want to insert a point after the selected point or replace it. 3. Click on the new point location in the Viewing Area. You can also insert new points at the beginning or at the end of the curve: 1. Activate the Before First Point or After Last Point option. 2. Click on the new point location in the Viewing Area. PREVIEW NOTE Activate the Preview option to obtain a preview of the curve before clicking on a point. Curve Preview SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 8-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

101 Documenting Making Screenshots 9 9 Documenting 9.1 Making Screenshots If you need to document technical notes, assembly notes, etc. you can make screenshots. Screenshots can be directly printed, sent per mail, saved in the JPEG, GIF, TIFF or BMP format or inserted in a Word file. A screenshot collector is also available if you want to manage several screenshots at the same time. 1. Open the wxplore_exa_01.igs file. 2. Click on the arrow of the icon in the Collaboration/Export toolbox. Collaboration Toolbox: Snapshots 3. Select the Window or Rectangle option, depending on whether you want to make a screenshot of the entire Viewing Area... Screenshot: Window... or if you prefer to make a screenshot of a rectangular selection. In this case, draw a selection rectangle in the Viewing Area. This will automatically show the selected section in the Images dialog box: Screenshot: Rectangle Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

102 9 Documenting Creating Animations Icon Function Copy the screenshot in the clipboard for use in other applications. Open the options settings dialog box with a view to printing the screenshot. Send the screenshot by . Save the screenshot in any of the available formats. Open the Microsoft Word application and insert the screenshot in it. Click on the icon to close the Images dialog box. SCREENSHOT COLLECTOR For practical reasons if you want to create several screenshots on the fly, you can use the Image Collector. 1. Click on the arrow of the icon and select Collector. 2. Position the part as you wish in the Viewing Area and click on the icon or on the icon for a rectangle selection. Image Collector Images can be copied to the clipboard, saved in any format available or deleted. Note that multi-selection is possible. 9.2 Creating Animations WorkXplore 3D allows you to animate all parts of your assemblies and create a video file. Basically, this initially consists of defining each of the parts or elements that you want to animate then defining the movements they can make (movement type, start and end position, etc.). To illustrate this, we are going to animate the various elements of the wxplore_exa_06.a3d file. DEFINING THE ENTITIES TO ANIMATE 1. Click on the Animation icon in the Collaboration/Export toolbox. Animation in the Collaboration/Export toolbox SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 9-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

103 Documenting Creating Animations 9 2. Click on each entity that you want to animate in the Viewing Area and validate. Here we are going to select all entities. The Animation dialog box is displayed with the list of all the entities that can be animated. Animation Dialog Box with Entities ENTITIES TO ANIMATE NOTE You can click on the icon and select new entities to animate or click on the icon to remove the selected entity from the list. Now that you have defined the entities to animate, you must indicate the movement type and the extent of each one. ANIMATING THE SLIDE 1. Click on the entity to animate in the list. We are going to start with the Slide. 2. Click on the Definition tab. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

104 9 Documenting Creating Animations Animation: Slide Definition You must now select the type of movement that you want to give to the entity by clicking the corresponding tab in the lower part of the dialog box: you can define a translation movement, a rotation or a guided movement. Here, the slide must complete a translation movement. 3. Make sure that the Translation tab is activated and click on the button next to the Vector field. 4. Create the translation vector that will indicate the movement axis of the slide. Here, you can click the Y button in the Vector Definition dialog box since the slide must move along the Y-axis. Animation: Vector Definition 5. Validate the vector direction. You must now specify the extent of the translation movement. 6. Specify the maximum start and end positions of the entity along the direction axis. If you want the entity to move starting from its initial position, keep the 0 value in the Start field. In our example, as we want the slide to retract from the box in the opposite vector direction, we need to enter a negative value. To make SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 9-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

105 Documenting Creating Animations 9 sure that the slide fully retracts, we are going to specify a large movement distance, e.g. 200 mm. Enter -200 in the End field. Slide End Position Note that you can simulate the Slide movement: Position your cursor in the Viewing Area. Press and hold down the [Ctrl] key then use the mouse wheel button to animate the model. Slide Translation Direction ANIMATING THE COVER We are now going to animate the cover, not with a translation movement but with a rotational movement. 1. Select the Cover entity in the list. 2. Select the Definition tab then the Rotation tab in the lower part of the dialog box. 3. Click on the button next to the Rotation Axis field and create the rotation axis. To do this, we suggest that you create a vector that goes through the rotation axis of the holes: Click on the 2pts button in the Vector Definition dialog box. Click on the icon in the Point Definition dialog box. Click on 2 holes on the side of the part (see image below) and validate. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-5 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

106 9 Documenting Creating Animations Vector Direction 4. Define the movement angle. Here we want the cover to open from 0 to 90. Animation: Cover Rotation ANIMATING THE SCREWS 1. Press and hold down the [Ctrl] key and select the 4 screws in the dialog box. 2. Create a translation movement in the hole axis (Z-axis). The screws must move up by 100 mm. ORGANIZING AUTOMATIC ANIMATION Now that you have defined each of the entities to animate and how they should be animated, you can create an automatic animation to specify which entity must move and at which moment compared to others. Regarding our example, you can create the following animation as an example: 1. The cover opens. 2. The slide retracts from the box. 3. Each bolt unscrews then screws again. 4. The slide returns in the box. 5. The cover closes again. The first thing to do is to define a number of steps to divide the complete animation. You can for example cut your animation into 15 steps, each with a duration of 1 second. 1. Click on the Animation tab. 2. Enter 15 in the Number of Positions field. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 9-6 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

107 Documenting Creating Animations 9 3. Enter 0.1 in the Interval field. Animation Settings Now that you have defined the general settings of the animation, you set the sequence order for all the animated entities. 4. Click on the Definition tab. 5. Select the various entities and define the start and end positions for each of them in the corresponding fields. From position # 0 to position # 5, the Cover opens: From 5 to 10, the slide retracts: From 10 to 15, the bolts unscrew: PLAYING THE SEQUENCE 1. Open the Animation tab again, 2. Press and hold down the [Shift] key then click on the first and the last entities on the list. 3. Click on the icon to play the animation. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-7 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

108 9 Documenting Creating Animations Play Simulation When playing the simulation you can also make the animation play in three different ways: Positive means that the entities move in accordance with the direction defined in the parameters, Negative means in the opposite direction and Bidirectional means the both positive and negative modes alternate. Try the Positive, Negative and Bidirectional options. RECORDING THE ANIMATION If you want to record the animation, e.g. to release it to others in your company or to external partners, you can create a video file with an AVI extension. 1. Click on the Record tab under the Animation tab. Record Animation 2. Enter a name for the video file that will be created. Do not forget to add the AVI file extension. 3. Click on the button of the Recording Zone option and draw a rectangular selection to define the section of the Viewing Area to you want to record. RECORDING ZONE SIZE NOTE Make sure that all movements that you want to record fit in the recording zone. 4. Click on the icon. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 9-8 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

109 Documenting Creating Animations 9 5. If needed, specify the video encoder that you want to use and click OK. The Animation dialog box is closed while the animation is played and recorded automatically. 6. Once the Animation dialog box is displayed again, click on the Display the Video button to show the video file. Read Video You can now share this file with other persons Collision Checking After creating an animation, you can make WorkXPlore 3D check for possible collisions between the different objects. It simply consists in defining two objects for collision check: collisions are then marked in red during the simulation. Let s take the animation we created earlier... Animation 1. Click on the Collision Check tab in the Animation dialog box: Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-9 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

110 9 Documenting Creating Animations Animation: Collision Check 2. Click on the icon, select the objects to be checked for collision and enter a tolerance value. The tolerance value is the distance below which an orange warning message is displayed. If you enter 10, when the distance falls below 10 mm, the line appears in orange. New Collision Check 3. Click OK to close the dialog box. New Collision 4. Now activate the collision check by checking the box in the Status column. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 9-10 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

111 Documenting Creating Animations 9 5. Play the animation. As you can see, the matrix and the cover are in constant collision (see the guiding holes of the cover). This is indicated in red in the Animation dialog box. Collision areas are also displayed in red in the Viewing Area: Animation with Collision The collision check function also shows in real time the proximity distance between two objects. Let s configure a collision check between the cover and the screws... Screws Proximity As you can see in the above picture, the distance between the screw and the cover is displayed in real time in the Status field. When the distance between the screw and the cover falls below the tolerance, the line appears in orange. The D. mini field on the right indicates the minimum distance between both elements. Note that proximity distances are also displayed in real time in the Viewing Area. Of course, you can include the collision check in your video animation. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 9-11 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

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113 Sharing Exporting a Model Sharing 10.1 Exporting a Model Once you have imported a model, you can export it in other formats directly from WorkXplore 3D especially in the IGES generic format. This function is very useful when dealing with native interface files since you can avoid using expensive, compatible solutions. 1. Import the wxplore_exa_05.a3d file. 2. Click on the icon in the Collaboration/Export toolbox. Export Menu 3. Select the export format, e.g. IGES. 4. Select the objects to be included in the target file. Here, you can select the whole model. 5. Validate. 6. Browse the storage location and attach a name to the file. 7. Click on the Save button Exporting a Model with the Client Viewer If you want to share a model with someone and make sure that there will not be any compatibility problems, you can create an EXE file that can be read by anyone. This EXE file includes a WorkXplore 3D light version with basic display, measuring and analysis functions. Collaboration/Export Toolbox 1. Open the wxplore_exa_06.a3d file for which you have created an animation. 2. Click on the icon in the Collaboration/Export toolbox. 3. Select the objects that you want to export in the viewer and confirm your selection. For our example, select the whole model. 4. In the Mini Viewer Generation dialog box, define the directory to save your file, give it a name and click on the Save button. The Client Viewer Export dialog box is displayed. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 10-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

114 10 Sharing Exporting a Model with the Client Viewer Client Viewer Export 5. Attach a title and comments. You can also use the Export File field to select the storage location of the file that will be created and give it a name. 6. If you want the file to be automatically compressed in a ZIP file, activate the Compress option. For our example, do not activate this option. 7. Activate the Export Animation for the animation to be exported in the EXE file. You can use the Password button to protect the EXE file with a password. 8. Click on the Default Render Mode drop-down list and select the default display mode for the part in the exported file. Client Viewer Export 9. Click OK to start the export. You now only have to transfer the EXE file to the relevant persons. They will only need to launch this file to view the model and attached data in the Client Viewer of WorkXplore 3D. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 10-2 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

115 Sharing Exporting a Model with the Client Viewer 10 Client Viewer The Models section on the left side of the Client Viewer contains the assembly tree structure of the part. You can expand this tree structure: Assembly Tree Structure By using the corresponding buttons at the bottom of the user interface, you can play the animation which was exported. You can make measures on the model: Click on the Measures icon at the top of the Client Viewer and select the type of measure to be made. Make the corresponding measurement on the model. You can also add labels to the models: Click on the Measures icon at the top of the Client Viewer and select Label. Click on a point of the model where you want the label to point to. Enter the text of your label in the Label Creation dialog box and validate. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 10-3 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D

116 10 Sharing Exporting a Model with the Client Viewer Label Creation Dialog Box The measurements are listed on the left side of the Client Viewer: Measures Allows you to show all the measurements. Allows you to hide all the measurements. Allows you to delete all the measurements. Allows you edit the text of the selected label. To delete only one measurement, right click on it in the list and select Delete Selection. SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D 10-4 Copyright 2014 Sescoi International

117 Using the Help Toolbox Using the Help Toolbox The Help toolbox contains various functions to provide help when using WorkXplore 3D. It is located in the Tools tab. Help Click on this icon to launch the online help file. You may also press the [F1] key of your keyboard in any function of WorkXplore 3D. Support Click on this icon to open a New Message dialog box of your application if you have a question to ask to the WorkXplore 3D support team. Online Support Click on this icon to obtain online support from a Vero technician. About Click on this icon to display a window which indicates your current WorkXplore 3D version. CONTACTING THE ONLINE SUPPORT TEAM If you have an urgent problem to solve when using the application, proceed as follows: 1. Activate the Tools tab. 2. Click on the icon in the Help toolbox. The Vero Quick Support dialog box is displayed: Vero Quick Support 3. Select the numbers in the Your ID field and press the [Ctrl] + [C] keys to copy them. Or you can right click on the selection and select Copy. 4. Click on the icon in the Help toolbox. The New Message dialog box is displayed and you can paste the ID numbers ([Ctrl] + [V] keys) you have just copied and send a commentary to the Vero technicians. Using this ID number, a technician will connect to your computer and help you solve your problem. Copyright 2014 Sescoi International 11-1 SESINT_EN_WXP3D WorkXplore 3D