lattice3d reporter tutorial for version 3.1 and later

Lattice3D Reporter Tutorial For Version 3.1 and laterFor Version 3.1 and later

LATTICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

November 2008 Lattice Technology, Inc. 2

Objectives

• By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:

– Insert/Replace 3D model in Excel sheet– Create lists– Create snapshots– Play process animation– Use cross-linking feature


Agenda

• Overview– Menus and Toolbars– 3D View Window– 3D View Toolbars– License Setup

• Basic Operations– Inserting 3D model– Sharing 3D Model in multiple

sheets– Deleting 3D model– 3D View Display Control– Changing the 3D View Size– Creating Snapshot– Applying Snapshot– Cross-link Selection

• Advanced Operations– Inserting 3D model as an external file– Replacing 3D model– Changing the List Range– Permitting Cross-Linking– Using Parts List– Using Process List– Using Disassembly Parts List– Using Annotation/Dimension List– Using Property File– Setting Print Quality– Using/Creating Templates

• 3D View Operations– 3D View Operations– Playing Animation

Overview


(1) 3D View A 3D model view is embedded in Excel sheet. You can view/edit a 3D model in this view.

(2) Menu You can use most functions of Lattice3D Reporter from Lattice menu .

(3) Lattice Toolbar Frequently used functions are available from the toolbar. (4) List Several different types of list are generated automatically.

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Menus and Toolbars


(1) Toolbar Frequently used functions such as view manipulations and controls are available here.

(2) Assembly Tree The assembly structure of the 3D model is displayed here.

(3) Right Click Menus Most operations are available from right click menus.

(4) Graphic WindowMain place to operate on the 3D model.

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3D View Window


(1) File Toolbar

(2) View Toolbar

(3) Display Toolbar

(4) Operation Toolbar

(5) Measurement Toolbar

(6) Cross-section Toolbar

(7) Layout Toolbar

(8) Animation Toolbar

Edit Mode

View Mode

3D View Toolbars

Lattice3D Reporter contains 8 different toolbars.


1. To install a node-locked license file:1. Select Start > All Programs > Lattice3D

Reporter > License Folder to open the license folder.

2. Place the license file in the license folder.

2. To connect to a floating license server:1. Right-click and select Lattice > License… to

bring up the License dialog box.2. Change the License source to License

server.3. Enter the Host name and Port No of the

license server.4. Select OK to save the changes.

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License Setup

Basic Operations


Inserting 3D Model

1. Specify the area for the 3D model in Excel sheet.

2. Click the Insert/Replace 3D model icon from the Lattice toolbar.

3. Select 3D model to insert then click Open.4. 3D model is inserted in the specified area of

Excel sheet.5. If Open in Another Window is checked, 3D

model is displayed in the External View window.

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Sharing 3D Model in multiple sheets

1. Specify the area for the 3D model in Excel sheet.

2. Select the 3D Model Sharing icon from the Lattice toolbar to open the Shared3D Model dialog.

3. Select 3D model you want to share from the list.

4. Clicking OK will embed the 3D data in the sheet.

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Deleting 3D Model

1. Select the Delete 3D Model icon from Lattice Toolbar.

2. Click Yes if you replace the 3D view by its image.

3. Click No if you delete the object completely.

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3D View Display Control

1. Click the Display 3D Model icon to show/hide the 3D View.

2. Click the Open 3D Model in Another Window icon to display the 3D View in the external window.

3. Click the Return to sheet button to return the 3D view to the Excel sheet.

4. Clicking the Close button will hide the External View window. To show the window again, click the Display 3D Model icon from the Lattice toolbar.

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Changing the 3D View Size

1. Select View > Toolbars > Control Toolbox from Excel menu.

2. Select Design Mode icon from the Control Toolbox Toolbar.

3. Select the 3D View and change its size.4. Select the Exit Design Mode icon.5. 3D View size is changed.

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Creating List

1. Select a cell at the location where the list will be created.

2. Click the Create List icon to open the Create List dialog.

3. Select the List Type.4. Specify the Output Target.5. Select properties that are included in the list and

change their order.6. Click OK to create the list.

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Creating Snapshot

1. Select a cell where the snapshot will be created.2. Click the Create/Update Snapshot icon to open

the Create Snapshot dialog.3. Specify an image of the snapshot.4. Specify the size of the snapshot.5. Click Apply to create a snapshot.

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Applying Snapshot

1. Select a snapshot image from the sheet.2. Selected snapshot will be applied in the 3D View.

Applying a snapshot from images

3. Select a snapshot from the Apply Snapshot list.4. Selected snapshot will be applied in the 3D View.

Applying a snapshot from the list

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Cross-Link Selection

1. Toggle the Cross-Link icon in the Lattice toolbar.

2. Select a cell in the list to highlight the associated part in the 3D view.

3. Select a snapshot to apply it in the 3D View.

13D objects are cross-linked between 3D View and the created lists/snapshots.

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Advanced Operations


Inserting 3D Model as Externally Linked Object

1. In the Insert/Replace 3D Model dialog, select the Link button.

2. Select the path type of the 3D model that is to be linked.

3. Click Open.4. Now the 3D model is externally linked to the

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Replacing/Updating 3D Model

1. Click the Insert/Replace 3D Model icon to open the Replace 3D Model dialog.

2. Select a file to replace.3. Select the Update setting button.4. Select the target data to be updated from the

original 3D model.5. Check Link to parts with matching names ON if

you replace the 3D model by a design changed model.

6. Check Match the same part name OFF if you replace the 3D model by a completely different model.

7. Click Open to replace the 3D model.

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Changing the List Range

1. Insert a row or a column to the list and enter values.

2. Clicking a inserted cell does not cross-link to the 3D View.

3. Select all cells of the list including inserted cells.

4. Click the Set List Range button.5. Inserted cells are included in the cross-

linking range.

After inserting cells to a list, you can include the inserted cells as parts of cross-linking range.

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Permitting Cross-Linking

With Template option of Lattice3D Reporter, you can permit cross-linking to each Excel sheet so that uses can use cross-linking function without license. You can permit cross-linking in two different ways.

1. Open Insert/Replace 3D Model dialog.2. Check the Permit Cross-Link check box.3. Click Open to insert the 3D model.

Permit cross-linking when inserting 3D model

4. Select Lattice > Permit Cross-Link to open Permit Cross-Link dialog.

5. Select a sheet from the list.6. Click the Permit button.

Permit cross-linking from menu

You can also check the ‘Permit’ status from Permit Cross-Link dialog.

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Using Parts List

1. Create a parts list.2. When you select a part in the 3D View, the associated part on the parts list will

be highlighted.3. When you select a cell in the parts list, the associated part in the 3D View will

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Using Process List

You can play process animation that is associated with a process list.

1. Create a process list.2. Select Lattice > Options to open

Options dialog.3. Select the Other tab.4. Select Animation for Process list then

click OK.

Preparation

5. Selecting a cell in the process list will change the 3D View to the selected process scene.

6. To play process animation, change the 3D view mode to View Mode and select the Animation Toolbar.

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Process animation is created in XVL Studio Standard


Using Annotation/Dimension List

1. Create a annotation/dimension in XVL Studio.– Set view to each annotation/dimension in the edit

panel of XVL Studio.

2. Create Annotation/Dimension list in Excel sheet.3. Selecting a cell in the dimension/annotation list will

change the 3D View to the view of selected annotation/dimension.

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Using Disassembly Parts List

1. Create a disassembly tree in XVL Studio.– Structure can be redefined.– ID Numbers are added to parts

automatically.– Annotations are added to parts

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2. Create Disassembly Parts List in Excel sheet.

3. When you select a part in the 3D View, the associated part on the parts list will be highlighted.

4. When you select a cell in the parts list, the associated part in the 3D View will be highlighted.

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Parts list based on disassembly tree

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Using Property File

1. On the Create List dialog, specify the output properties and their order.2. Click the Export button to save the output properties in XML file.3. Click the Import button to import the saved XML file.4. Output properties are reflected on the list.

You can import/export list property information in XML format.

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Properties on the listCreate List Dialog


Setting Print Quality

1. Select Lattice > Options to open Options dialog.

2. Select the Other tab.3. Specify 3D model print settings.4. Click OK.

You can set print quality of 3D model.

Resolution: 96 dpi Resolution: 300 dpi


Using Template

1. Open an Excel template.2. Click the Create Report button in

the toolbar.3. Specify the 3D model.4. Excel sheet is automatically

generated based on the template.

By using predefined templates, you can generate Excel contents with one click.

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Creating Templates

1. Open an Excel sheet and name it as “L3D_Reporter_Form”.

2. Edit the sheet and create a form template.

3. Open another Excel sheet and name it as “L3D_Reporter_Param”.

4. Set template parameters to this sheet.

5. Save the Excel file.

Lattice3D Reporter Template is built using two different sheets – the Form and the Parameters. By editing the form template and its parameters, you can create your own templates.

Template Option

Form Template Template Parameters

See “Lattice3D Reporter Template Manual” for the detail about how to edit the template and its parameters.

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3D View Operations


3D View Operations

Most operations of 3D view window are same as XVL Player Pro (Ver. 9 and later). Please refer to XVL Player Pro Tutorial for detailed operations in the 3D view window.


Playing Animation

Use Animation Toolbar to play animation:1. Select Switch to View Mode icon from the

toolbar and change to the View Mode.2. Select Animation Toolbar.3. Use animation controls to play animation.

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Questions?

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