XVL Web Master Tutorial For Version 9.0 and later LATTICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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1 XVL Web Master Tutorial For Version 9.0 and later LATTICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

2 Objectives By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to: install XVL Web master create a web page with 3D data configure parameters to change outputs execute the program from a command line integrate with other systems and applications August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 2

3 Agenda XVL Web Master Installation XVL Web Master Templates XVL Web Master Usage Advanced Features August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 3

4 XVL Web Master Installation

5 XVL Web Master Installation Double-click on XVL_WebMaster-*_*.exe to start installation. where *_* corresponds to the version number such as 9_0E. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 5

6 Adobe SVG Viewer Installation In order to view 2D illustrations, you need to install Lattice3D SVG Viewer. Lattice3D SVG Viewer Installer: Lattice3D_SVG_Viewer-*_*.exe 2D Illustration August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 6

7 XVL Web Master License Installation 1. Locate your license file. Its name will be xvlwm.ltl. 2. Open the XVL Web Master license folder by selecting Start > All Programs > XVL Web Master > License Folder. 3. Copy the license file to the folder. XVL Web Master expects the license folder to be relative to its installation directory as follows: C:\Program Files\Lattice WebMaster (XVL Web Master main modules) License (license folder) August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 7

8 XVL Web Master Templates

9 Template2 Each view is cross-linked. If you select a part in the assembly tree, the corresponding item on the parts list and 3D view are highlighted. Assembly Tree 3D View Parts List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 9

10 Template2.2DIllust Includes SVG Illustrations. Parts in the 2D illustration are cross-linked between the illustration and other information. 3D View 2D Illustration Assembly Tree Parts List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 10

11 Template2.2DImage A separate image of a selected part is displayed. Thumbnails are displayed in the parts list. Also selected parts are displayed as an image in the small window. Assembly Tree 3D View Image of selected part Parts List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 11

12 Template2.3DParts Selected parts are displayed in another 3D view. Assembly Tree 3D View 3D view of selected part Parts List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 12

13 Template2.All Both 2D illustrations and the 3D view are included in the HTML. 3D View 2D Illustration Assembly Tree Parts List 3D view of selected part August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 13

14 Template2.Process 3D work instructions are generated. The process list is included in the HTML. By using the animation control buttons, you can play process animations. Animation Options 3D View Assembly Tree Parts List Process List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 14

15 Template2.Disassembly The parts list is generated based on the Disassembly Tree. Parts list is generated based on the Disassembly Tree defined in XVL Studio. Also the Disassembly Tree is displayed as a structure tree. 3D View 2D Illustration Disassembly Tree Parts List August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 15

16 XVL Web Master Usage

17 Opening an XVL file Open an XVL file with either of the following operations: from the menu icon drag-and-drop Open an XVL file Drag and drop an XVL file August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 17

18 Basic Configuration for Web Pages 1. Click on the Setup icon to configure output files. 2. Choose a template, such as Template2. 3. Specify the output folder. 4. Click OK August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 18

19 Generating a Webpage Click on the Execute icon to generate XVL Web Master output files. Click on Execute to generate a web page. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 19

20 Viewing the Results Click on the View icon to display the generated HTML file. Click on View to see the published web page. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 20

21 Generated Web Page: Template2 Each view is cross-linked. If you select shovel in the assembly tree, for example, the corresponding line on the parts list and 3D view are highlighted. Assembly tree 3D view Cross-linking Parts list August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 21

22 Output Folder The output folder contains data necessary to view the 3D in a browser. In the example: MainAssembly.html Main HTML file for viewing the entire data. The view button in the Web Master window has a link to this file. MainAssembly.xv3 XVL file that is embedded inside the HTML window. MainAssembly_external.js Eternal JavaScript codes to control behaviors of mouse operations. MainAssembly_table.html The source file for the parts list table. MainAssembly_tree.html The source file for the assembly tree structure. MainAssembly_xvl.html The source file to embed the XVL file. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 22

23 Configuration Details: General 1/2 1. Animation control Automatic explosion animation can be defined by Set auto disassembly animation. (Requires Automatic Disassembly Animation Option) If you have defined process steps in XVL Studio, by checking on the Set process animation, you can create a process animation. (Requires Process Planning Option) 2. Property priority Select whether to give priority to properties in upper level files or those in lower level files when configuration files are read.. 3. Template selection Various templates are available, depending on the options you purchase. 4. Output control You can choose whether to create/update files or not. 5. Output location By clicking on Set folder, you can browse for the desired output folder. You can click on Output to sub folder to create a new folder for the XVL file August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 23

24 Configuration Details: General 2/2 Template Two different types of template are available: Template.xxxxx Classic Player templates (for XVL Player 8.x or before) Template2.xxxxx New Player templates (for XVL Player 9.x or after) Classic Player templates New Player templates Template2 August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 24

25 Configuring Details: Details 1/6 Target hierarchy of groups Control the depth of the assembly tree structure to show detail branches by specifying the Others and the Target indenture level. Hide the bottom levels of the branches. Example) : Assembly : Part : Body Structure in the 3D model Default Top: 2, Bottom: -1 Top: 3, Bottom: -2 (Top: All, Bottom: -1) August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 25

26 Configuration Details: Details 2/6 Process 1. Check on Output process parts when you create the process tree based on tasks. If the process tree is created based on intermediate processes, check this off. 2. Check on Output valid processes only when you want to output valid processes only. 1 2 Process tree based on intermediate processes Process tree based on tasks August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 26

27 Configuration Details: Details 3/6 HTML 1. Choose how to sort the Assembly Tree. 2. When you sort the tree by Property, specify the property name. 3. Select these checkboxes to use the contents of a CSV file instead of the information in an XVL file when creating output files August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 27

28 Configuration Details: Details 4/6 Animation: Auto disassembly You can set parameters for an automatic disassembly animation generated by XVL Web Master. b a) Click on the Set details button to open the Auto disassembly animation dialog. b) In the dialog, specify the parameters for Disassembly Factor, Level of indenture, Animation duration, keys to trigger animations, etc. You need to uncheck the Use default... checkbox to give specific selections. c) Disassemble/reassemble parts by selection will allow web viewers to click on a part and play back the animation. d) Step by step and reverse by indenture will follow the indenture of the assembly structure for disassembly and assembly animations. c a d August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 28

29 Configuration Details: Details 5/6 Animation: Process You can set parameters for a Process Animation generated by XVL Web Master. a) Click on the Set details button to open the Process animation dialog. b) In the dialog, specify the parameters for Disassembly Factor, Interpolation, and Intervals. You need to uncheck the Use default... checkbox to make specific selections. b a August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 29

30 Configuration Details: Details 6/6 Snapshot a) Specify the name of snapshot that you want to apply. b) The specified snapshot is applied to the disassembly animation/illustration. b XVL Studio Snapshot a XVL Web Master output August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 30

31 Configuration Details: Illustration 1/4 Auto Disassembly Enabling this option will automatically create a disassembled view of the illustration. Type in the factor for distances and level. a) Switch on Use default values for disassembly to use the preset default values. b) Factor: Distance between two parts. This is a relative value to the entire model size. c) Level: The level of indenture of the assembly structure. a b c August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 31

32 Configuration Details: Illustration 2/4 Batch Mode a) During illustration creation, by default, you are prompted to define a 2D view. With this check box on, however, you can set the view in the Quality and Parameters sections. b) Quality: Set the desired output illustration quality. c) Parameters: Specify the Projection, Coordinate, and angle vector to set the view for the 2D illustration. Apply valid camera will use the camera view saved in the XVL data. a b c August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 32

33 Configuration Details: Illustration 3/4 Illustration Settings You can choose to generate vector and/or raster images. a) Specify Concave Edge and Convex Edge angles to control visible lines in the output illustrations. b) You can also display trace lines, hidden lines and outlines. c) More settings to improve the quality of the output illustrations. a b c August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 33

34 Configuration Details: Illustration 4/4 a) Specify size will set the output illustration size. b) Select Leader lines when you want to add balloons to each component automatically. Specify the leader line parameters. c) When you check on Notes, notes will be displayed at the specified size in the illustration. d) When you check on Dimension, dimensions will be displayed at the specified size in the illustration. e) When Adjust viewing area is turned on, Web Master zooms out to the entire view to include all leader lines. a b c d e August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 34

35 Configuring 2D Illustrations Determine the 2D illustration view and settings. Then click OK. * Specified snapshot is applied to the 2D illustration --- Rotates the image 3-dimensionally. --- Scales the image up/down. --- Moves the image. --- Displays the image to fit the Preview dialog box. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 35

36 Advanced Features

37 Using CSV to input data By placing the CSV input file inside the same folder as the input XVL file, you can use this external data in the output HTML. 1. Create a CSV input file. Specify the key ID in the first column. Information listed in the second column will be placed in the Data column of the table. 2. Place the XVL file and CSV input file in the same folder. 3. Execute XVL Web Master for the XVL file. 4. Parameters in the CSV are set in the parts list August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 37

38 Creating a CGM File You can create a CGM file. 1. Create xvlwm.ini file and write the following lines: Generate_CGM 2 Output_Dir C:\temp A sample xvlwm.ini file can be found in C:\Program Files\Lattice\WebMaster\Samples 2. Open a command line and execute the following: C:\Program Files\Lattice\WebMaster>xvlwm.exe /autoexec /init xvlwm.ini [XVL_FILE] where [XVL_FILE] is the target XVL file. 3. Find the output in the c:\temp folder. Notes: Please note that you can generate CGM files only from command line executions. No standard template is provided for CGM outputs as of Web Master version 9.0. Example of an integrated CGM output into a Web Master template. Here, we are using VizexReader for the CGM viewer. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 38

39 Command Line Execution By default, the XVL Web Master execution command is found at C:\Program Files\Lattice\WebMaster Command line format xvlwm.exe [/autoexec] [/english] [/init init_file] [files_dirs...] August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 39

40 Using XVL Web Master Post Processing With XVL Converter Server post processing, XVL Web Master can automatically generate web pages. 1. Specify a post processing command 2. Create post_wm.bat in c:\work with the following contents: "c:\program Files\Lattice\webmaster\xvlwm.exe" /automatic /init wm.ini %1 3. Create wm.ini in c:\work with the following contents to specify a template: Template Template2.Process 4. Execute conversion in XVL Converter Server. Command: C:\work\post_wm.batt Argument: ${XVL.FILE} XVL Converter Server August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 40

41 Questions? E. T F W. August 2012 Lattice Technology, Inc. 41