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Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Standard Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Mode Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Draw Tool Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Tools Tool Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Clip Strip Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Docking Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Tool Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Micro Nudge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Save As Cito... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Plot... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Plot Simulate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Multi Export... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Preferences... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Use Original Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Spellcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Filename. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Kasemake Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Close Button on Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Lines Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Angled Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Arc Sub-Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Interactive Fillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1TrueType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Text Input Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Enter Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Spell Checker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Dimensions Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Dimension Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Build Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Split All at Intersections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Snap To Projection Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Snap To Point Intersect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Align Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Fitment Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Layout Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2To Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

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X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Fitment Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Shape Overall X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Shape Overall Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Gutter X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Gutter Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Trim X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Trim Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Aperture X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4ApertureY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Rounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Selecting a Fitment Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Add Fitment Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Fitment Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Parametric Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Selecting an Outer Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Add Outer Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Outer Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6Outer Parametric Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Apply to Outer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Optimise Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Slot Optimise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Direction Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Simulate Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cut & Crease Sub Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Specify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2Label Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Display Tickmarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Remove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Counters Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Auto Counter Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Extended Chamfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Max tool diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Chamfer depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Tool Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6Calculated diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Sample Counter (Matrix) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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Chamfer Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Right Hand Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Generate Chamfer Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Conveyor Plot Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Add Frames... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8Include Registration Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Offset from frame divider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Frame Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Border Sub-Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10New Border Create. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Loading the border template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10Identifying Prompts and Masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11Identifying the Drawing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Saving the Border File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Suspend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Autofill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12Discard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Modify Existing Border . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13Marks not Plotted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Check Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13Zoom Extent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14Problem Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15Refresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15Done. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Edit Task List... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15Sheets Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Fill Sheet... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16Horizontal Gutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16Vertical Gutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Label Text Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Rotation Increment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Design Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Folder Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Database Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17Placing the Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18Identifying Additional Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18Rotation of Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Display Sheet Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18Digitiser Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Enable / Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19Setup... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19Shortcuts... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20


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Adjust Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21Reset Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21Menu Setup.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21

Menu Cell Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22Menu Row Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22Menu Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22Assigning a Command to a Menu Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

Stripper Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Stripper Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Male board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Male Raised Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Inside Stripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Inside Stripper Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Male Raised Section 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Female Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

.Die Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6The DieMaking Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8Quickzoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Zoom Digitiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

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1 - Getting Started

1 ToolbarsFour toolbars have been amended and a new one added:-

1.1 Standard Tool BarThe standard tool bar has a view options panel command added to it:-

1.2 Mode Tool BarThe mode tool bar has two additional snap commands and an enable / disable digitiser modecommand added to it:-

1.3 Draw Tool BarThe draw tool bar has a new angled box command:-

1.4 Tools Tool BarThe tools tool bar has additional commands to edit a counter chamfer and to generate anexternal chamfer profile:-.

1.5 Clip Strip Tool BarA new clip strip tool bar has been added containing the new clip strip commands:-


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2 Docking Side BarsDocking side bars can now be hidden and reopened manually with the provision of an arrowbutton on the side bar. Click on the arrow to collapse the entire side bar hiding all dialogs dockedwithin it. Click on the double chevron to reopen a side bar displaying all docked dialogs.

3 OptionsIt is now possible to have the standard tool options permanently on display. This allows quickvisual reference and quick editing of the options.

First, set the options preference on the View page of the preferences dialog to permanent display.Now, whenever a command is activated which has options, they will be displayed in a side bar tothe left of the drawing area by default.

The options side bar can be floated or docked and made to auto hide in the same way as otherside bars.

To revert to the classic options display, simply set the options preference back to use toolbar.

4 Tool TipsTool tips now include a brief description of what the command does below the command name

5 Micro NudgeThe nudge factor can be reduced to a tenth of its current setting, by simply holding down theCTRL key in conjunction with the arrow key to nudge selected elements.

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2 - File Commands

1 Save As Cito...

The Save As Cito command has been added to allow clip strip symbols to be designed usingKASEMAKE. First design the clip strip symbol. Once the clip strip design is completed,choose the Save As Cito... command to enable it to be saved in the appropriate format forthe clip strip commands. Activating the Save As Cito... command results in the followingdialog being displayed:-

Set the individual grounds by clicking on the arrow and moving to the required ground. Clickon a ground to select it. Once all the grounds are set correctly, click on OK to display theSave As... dialog. Specify the folder and filename in the normal way then click on Save tocreate the clip strip symbol.

2 Plot...

The Plot command now has a simulate option which provides a visual confirmation of theplotting sequence to ensure that there are no problems before the design is cut /plotted.

First activate the Plot command to display the Plotting Setup Dialog. Ensure that appropriateOptimise and Common Line options are chosen before accessing the Simulate commandwhich is accessed by clicking on the Simulate... button at the bottom of this dialog.

Command Save As Cito

Menu File > Save As Cito...

Shortcuts Not available

Command Plot

Menu File > Plot...

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2.1 Plot SimulateActivating the Simulate... command results in the Plot Order Preview dialog being displayed asshown:-

The dialog contains a preview of the design with a white circle to indicate the start of the firstelement to be processed. The circle is moved around the design to simulate the plotting order.

It is possible to zoom in on a part of the design by moving the mouse into the preview area. Thezoom + cursor is now displayed. Drag a rubber band box around the area you wish to zoom, inthe usual way. The design will now enlarge to show the chosen area in more detail.

Beneath the preview are various controls:-

Element within drawingThis is a slider which indicates which element in the plotting sequence is being processed. Bydefault the elements are processed from start to end but you can drag the slider to begin pro-

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cessing from any element within the design sequence. The white circle will move accordingly toreflect the progress through the design.

SpeedSpeed is also a slider which can be dragged to adjust the speed with which the design elementsare processed.

Zoom AllThe Zoom All command allows you to preview the whole design after zooming in on a particulararea. Simply click on the button and the whole design will be displayed.

Move to StartThe Move to Start button is used to return the processing sequence to the beginning of thedesign.

ReverseThe Reverse button is used to reverse the processing sequence working backwards from the lastelement towards the first element of the design. After Reverse is accessed it is replaced by apause button. Clicking on Pause will allow processing to be stopped at any stage.

ForwardThe Forward button is used to begin processing the elements from the current position towardsthe last element of the design. After Forward is accessed it is replaced by a pause button. Click-ing on Pause will allow processing to be stopped at any stage.

Move to EndThe Move to End button is used to advance the processing sequence to the end of the design.

Plot...Accessing Plot... enables you to continue with the plot command.

CancelCancel returns you to the Plotting Setup dialog.

3 Multi Export...

The File->Multi Export... command allows multiple files of different file formats to be created atonce. It is now possible to specify different folders for the individual file formats. An additionaloption to only export selected elements has also been included.

Activate the command as before. The amended dialog now appears:-

Command Multi Export...

Menu File > Multi Export...

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Export DirectoryTo set the directory for an individual file format, click in the check box in the export directory col-umn which corresponds to the format you wish to use. A Browse for Folder dialog now appearsthrough which you can search for and identify the folder to use. Click on OK once you haveidentified the folder and the export directory field will be set to reflect the chosen folder. The file-name will be taken from the design name with the appropriate extension added for each exportformat.

If any of the export directory fields are left blank, you will be prompted for a folder and filenameas before.

Export selected items onlyIf you wish to only export specific elements, first select them using any of the available selectionmethods. Click in the Export selected items only check box to set it. Now when Export... is cho-sen only the selected items will be exported. To export the entire design, make sure this checkbox is cleared.

4 Preferences...

Preferences are settings which affect the overall appearance and or operation of the KASE-MAKE system. They stay in effect until you change them using the File->Preferences command.They are written away to the registry so will be preserved between instances of KASEMAKE.

Command Preferences...

Menu File > Preferences...

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After making any changes click on OK to save them and bring them into effect. Click Cancel toabandon any changes.

Activating this command opens the Preferences dialog containing several tabbed pages of set-tings. Click on the appropriate tab to display the corresponding settings. The additional settingsare described page by page as follows:-

4.1 SettingsThe following option has been added to the Settings page:-

4.1.1 Use Original GroundsThis setting applies to any of the diemaking tools where a symbol can be used e.g. pins andstruts. When set, the symbol selected to be used for the command will be placed in the groundit was drawn in. When cleared, the symbol will be placed in the ground defined by the optionsof the specific diemaking tool using it.

Set or clear this setting by clicking in the check box as appropriate.

4.2 ViewThe View settings have two additional settings :-

4.2.1 OptionsThis setting determines the way the options are presented. Select from:-

• Use Toolbar - if this option is set the options will be displayed as before in a dialog and only when after accessing the options button in the toolbar or selecting the Options command from the Draw menu.

• Permanent Display - if this option is set, the options for the current tool where appropriate, are permanently displayed. The dialog they are displayed in can be floating or docked in a side bar and can be made to auto hide as required. It will be necessary to access them once in the usual way to make them visible. Once displayed, simply selecting a new tool will update the options dialog automatically.

4.2.2 DatabaseThis setting ensures that the database remains on display after a drawing is loaded. Previouslythe database would have been removed upon loading a drawing.

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as before.

4.3 SpellcheckThis is a new page of settings which are used by the spell checker through the Draw->Truetypecommand. The settings define the file to be used by the spell checker for automatic corrections.In addition, there is an options button which allows you to define additional corrections and todetermine which rules to apply when making automatic corrections.

4.3.1 FilenameClick on the ellipsis ... button to display an Open folder dialog to assist you with defining thepath and filename for the automatic corrections file. Alternatively, type the path and filenamedirectly.

4.3.2 OptionsAccess the Options button to display the following dialog:-

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The top part of the dialog displays a list of options to control the way corrections are made. Setor clear the corresponding check box as required. Exceptions to these rules can also be definedby first accessing the Exceptions button.

The bottom half of the dialog is used to display the common mistakes and corresponding cor-rections already defined.

AddTo add a new correction simply type the error in the replace field and the correction in the withfield. Click on Add to add the new correction to the list.

DeleteIdentify a correction by first scrolling to it in the list, then clicking on it to select it. The chosencorrection will be copied to the replace / with fields. Click on Delete to remove it from the listpermanently.

ReplaceIdentify a correction by first scrolling to it in the list, then clicking on it to select it. The chosencorrection will be copied to the replace / with fields. Retype the correction as appropriate thenclick on replace to update it in the list.


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4.4 Kasemake LookAn additional option is included in the tabs section of the Kasemake Look page of preferences:-

4.4.1 Close Button on TabSetting this option provides a close button on the tab of the active design to ease closing of thedesign. Clearing this option means the close button is located at the far right of the drawingarea within the section containing the tabs.

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4 - Draw Commands

1 Lines Sub-Menu

1.1 Angled Box

The Angled Box command allows you to draw a box at any orientation. Activate the commandand set the options as required.

You will first be prompted Mark First Point. This is the start point for the box. Identify the pointusing any of the available drawing modes.

You will now be prompted Mark Second Point. This point will be used to define the angle ofthe box as well as the length. Move the cursor and a rubber band line will be drawn to helpyou to define the correct orienation and length. Identify the required point using any of theavailable drawing modes.

Finally you will be prompted Mark Extent. This final point determines the correct location ofthe box and its width if a fixed offset is not requested through the options.Moving the cursorwill produce a rubber band box to assist with final positioning. Mark a suitable point usingany of the available drawing modes. The resulting box will now be drawn in the currentground.

1.1.1 OptionsFixed Offset

It is possible to specify a fixed offset to determine the extent of the box. This is measured as afixed distance from the line used to orientate the box.

Set the Fixed Offset check box if you wish to specify a fixed distance otherwise clear it todetermine the extent of the box from the cursor position.

Offset

If the Fixed Offset option is set, the offset control will be displayed for you to specify the offsetto use either by typing it directly or using the arrows to scroll to the correct value.

2 Arc Sub-Menu

2.1 Interactive Fillet

The Interactive Fillet command allows you to fit a blending radius between any two lines usingthe cursor to define the required radius. Activate the command.

Command Angled Box

Menu Draw > Lines->Angled Box

Toolbar Button:

Command Interactive Fillet

Menu Draw > Arc->Interactive Fillet

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Identify the first line by picking a point close to the required element. The element which is nearestto this point will now be drawn in the selection colour.

If the selected line is not the correct one because two or more elements have been drawn closetogether, choose Select Next from the pop-up menu accessible with the right hand mousebutton. The KASEMAKE system will now search for another line close to the given point andselect it if the search is successful.

If the selected element is not correct and you wish to start the command again, choose Resetfrom the pop-up menu accessible with the right hand mouse button.

Once the line is correctly identified, you will be prompted to mark the second line. Identify it inthe same way.

Once the second line is selected, a fillet will be drawn in the selection colour between the twolines and passing through the current cursor position which is used to define the radius. Movethe cursor and the fillet will rubber band to reflect the new cursor position. Once the correct filletis displayed, mark the point. The fillet will now be drawn in the current ground and the lines willbe trimmed back to the fillet end points as applicable.

3 TrueType

The truetype text command allows you to annotate your design with truetype text. Improvementshave been made to the way truetype text is handled throughout KASEMAKE. It is easier to workwith truetype text as you can now click anywhere within the string to identify it. Also resizing andrepositioning of truetype text has been improved.

3.1 Text Input Dialog

3.1.1 Enter TextThe text string is typed in this area of the dialog. Type the required string in the normal way.

Paragraphs of text can be built up by using the carriage return key to complete the current lineof text and start a new line of text.

As you type in words the spell checker automatically checks for any which are misspelt or notrecognised and underlines them in red. To correct them click on the spell checker button

Note: If you mistype a word but the result is not a misspelling (for example, "from" in-stead of "form" or "there" instead of "their"), the spelling checker will not flag theword.

Command TrueType

Menu Draw > TrueType

Toolbar Button: Main Toolbar

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3.1.2 Spell Checker

Activating the Spell Checker displays the following dialog:-

The first incorrect word is displayed together with a list of possible corrections. The most intuitivealternative is displayed as the first correction and highlighted. Choose AutoCorrect to use the firstalternative.

If the first alternative is not the required one, click in the list to identify the intended word. ChooseChange to correct the spelling or Change All if there are several occurences to change.

If you wish to leave the word unchanged choose Ignore or Ignore All for more than oneoccurence.

3.1.3 OptionsClick on Options to define the Spell checker options. The Spellcheck dialog is displayed:-

Disable Spellcheck

Set this option if you with to disable the spell checker. All other settings will be inaccessible.

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Spellcheck on exit from dialog

You can request that the spell checker is run automatically when you have completed typing thetext string and are closing the truetype dialog. Set or clear this option as required.

Spellcheck Options

Accessing the Spellcheck Options button brings up further options for the spell checker asshown:-

Here you can define varius settings for the way the spell checker works. In addition you can loadadditional dictionaries if you wish to work in a different language for example.

There is also an option to define a custom dictionary to which you can add your own spellings.

4 Dimensions Sub-Menu

4.1 Dimension OptionsThe Dimension Options are used to tailor the appearance of the dimension and are available withany of the dimension commands.

Activate the Options and a tabbed dialog appears. The options are divided into five categories,each category corresponding to a tabbed page. Simply click on the corresponding tab to activatethe options for that category.

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Text Style

The Text Style page provides an additional option to determine the default snap mode to be usedto identify the points to dimension between. By default a snap to endpoint mode will be used butclick on the arrow to display all the available modes.

Simply drag the cursor to scroll to the required mode then click to select it.

5 Build Sub-Menu

5.1 Split All at Intersections

Split All at Intersections is a very useful tool for splitting lines or arcs where they intersect withother lines or arcs. This can be useful where for example an element is to be bridged.KASEMAKE will automatically split all design elements at their intersection points with otherdrawing elements replacing the single element with individual sections. If there are nointersections the element will be unchanged.

Activate the command. The KASEMAKE system will now process each element in the designdetermining any intersection points with all the other elements in the design. The element willthen be divided at each intersection point found and the single element replaced with an elementfor each section. This command is a one off command and requires no further interaction fromthe user.

Command Split All at Intersections

Menu Draw > Build->Split All at Intersections

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5 - Drawing Modes

1 Snap To Projection Mode

Snap To Projection mode enables you to identify points which are horizontally orvertically aligned with existing end points within the current design.

Engage Snap To Projection mode. Move the cursor and several items will appear to assist inlocating the required point.

Firstly all end points which are approximately horizontally or vertically aligned with the cursorposition have a small circle drawn around them to identify them. Secondly a snap cursor isdrawn to show the projected position of the cursor. This is also linked to the identified endpoints by one or more chained line(s) to show the actual alignment.

Simply move the cursor to display the guides as shown and click to identify the projectedpoint.

Command Snap To Projection Mode

Menu Mode->Snap To Projection

Toolbar Button: Mode Toolbar

Keys

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2 Snap To Point Intersect Mode

Snap To Point Intersect mode allows the user to identify points where an existing elementwould meet another existing element if the first element was extended.

Select the Snap To Point Intersect mode. In addition to the standard drawing cursor, a snapcursor is displayed. This automatically identifies the nearest intersection snap point to thecurrent cursor position.

Choose an appropriate snap point by moving the cursor near to the required intersection pointand clicking with the left mouse button to choose it.

The cursor position is now automatically adjusted to the intersection point and the currentdrawing element, command, etc., adopts this intersection point.

Command Snap To Point Intersect

Menu Mode->Snap To Point Intersect


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6 - Arrange Commands

1 Align Elements

The Align Elements command will attempt to align the selected elements at the requestededge(s) or centre coordinate. There is now an additional option for when text is beingaligned to use the baseline of the text for the alignment.

Before activating this command, ensure that the text elements you wish to align are selectedusing any of the available selection methods. Ensure that the text element you wish to alignwith is the final one selected.

Activate this command. The Align dialog is displayed as follows:-

To align the text using the baseline, first set the Align to Bottom option by clicking in thecorresponding check box. The Use Baseline of text option becomes accessible. Check itscorresponding check box to choose this option.

The effect area is updated each time you change one of the alignment settings to show theresulting effect. It is also possible to use Preview to temporarily view the effect of thealignment. Choose OK to make the alignment permanent.

Command Align Elements

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7 - Parametrics Commands

1 Fitment Builder

The Fitment Builder command allows a single cut out shape to be repeated to fill aparameterised platform. The platform and enclosure can be created separately or combinedin a single design.

Sample parameterised designs for use as fitments as well as designs with combined fitmentand enclosure are supplied with KASEMAKE. They can be located in the Fitment Builderdirectory which is a sub folder of the Parametric Designs folder which in turn is locatedwithin the working folder for the current KASEMAKE installation, usually\Kasemake\Parametric Designs\Fitment Builder.

The Fitment Builder\Corrugated\Fitments folder contains samples of fitment only designs.The Fitment Builder\Corrugated\Outers and Fitments folder contains sample designs forcombined fitments and outers.

First draw the shape which is to be fitted. Now activate the Fitment Builder command. Thefollowing dialog is displayed:-

Command Fitment Builder

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1.1 Layout Method This determines how the one off shape is laid out within the chosen fitment. Choose from:-

1.1.1 To Fit

Selecting this option allows you to specify the overall size of the required fitment.

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1.1.1.1 X Set the horizontal distance or aperture length for the required fitment by typing directly orusing the arrows to scroll.

1.1.1.2 Y Set the horizontal distance or aperture length for the required fitment by typing directly orusing the arrows to scroll.

1.1.2 Number

Selecting this option allows you to specify the number of objects you wish to place in the chosenfitment.

1.1.2.1 X Set the number of objects to place across each row of the chosen fitment

1.1.2.2 Y Set the number of rows of objects to required by typing directly or using the arrows to scroll.

1.2 Fitment CalculationsThis section relates to the way the overall size of the fitment, aperture length and aperture widthare calculcated and allows you to specify gaps between objects, gutter values and gaps to leavefrom each edge of the fitment, trim values.

1.2.1 Shape Overall X

This is the overall length of the shape and is calculated automatically. However it is possible tochange it if slight tweaking is required.

1.2.2 Shape Overall Y

This is the overall width of the shape and again is calculated automatically. It is possible tochange it if slight tweaking is required.

1.2.3 Reset

The Reset button can be used to reset the shapes overall x and y values to its actual calculatedvalues provided when the fitment builder was launched.

1.2.4 Gutter X

This value relates to the horizontal gap to leave between each object in the fitment. Type therequired value or scroll to it by clicking on the arrows.

1.2.5 Gutter Y

This value relates to the vertical gap to leave between each row of objects in the fitment. Typethe required value or scroll to it using the arrows.


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1.2.6 Trim X

This value relates to the horizontal gap to leave between the left hand edge of the fitment andthe left hand edge of the first object and the right hand edge of the fitment and the right handedge of the last object in each row. Type the required value or scroll to it by clicking on thearrows.

1.2.7 Trim Y

This value relates to the vertical gap to leave between the bottom edge of the fitment and thestart of the first row and the top edge of the fitment and the top of the last row of objects. Typethe required value or scroll to it by clicking on the arrows.

1.2.8 Aperture X

This value refers to the final horizontal dimension of the fitment and is calculated for you. Ittakes into account the number of objects to place in each row or the specified horizontaldistance depending on your choice of layout method. It also takes into account the horizontaldimension of the shape to be fitted and the gutter x and trim x values.

1.2.9 ApertureY

This value refers to the final vertical dimension of the fitment and is calculated. It takes intoaccount the number of rows of objects to place or the specified vertical distance depending onyour choice of layout method. It also takes into account the vertical dimension of the shape tobe fitted and the gutter y and trim y values.

1.2.10 Rounding

Where the overall shape size used is not measured to the nearest whole unit the calculatedaperture x and aperture y will not be whole numbers. It is therefore possible to round thesevalues to their nearest whole unit. Choose from:-

• No Rounding - To keep the calculated aperture x and y values

• Round Up - To round up the calculated values to the nearest unit

• Round Down - To round down the calculated values to the nearest unit

1.3 Selecting a Fitment StyleThis section explains how to define a fitment or a combined fitment and enclosure to be used.

1.3.1 Add Fitment Style

This is where you specify the name of the parametric which contains the design for the requiredfitment or combined fitment and enclosure.

Click on the ..., ellipsis button, to display the parametric run dialog to enable you to select thecorrect filename and path. Once you have identified them simply click on the Run button to loadthe chosen design updating the Fitment Values section of the dialog with variables anddisplaying a preview of the chosen file.

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1.3.2 Fitment Values

This section displays the main variables for the chosen parametric design. They are initially setto the values stored for the parametric. It is possible to change them by typing new values.

1.3.3 Settings

Settings enables you to define the relationship between the calculated fitment values and thevariables used in the parametric design selected to use for the fitment. Access the Settingsbutton to display the Fitment Settings dialog as shown:-

1.3.3.1 Parametric VariablesThis section is where you link the calculated values to the variables provided by the parametricdesign.

LengthHere you need to define the variable in the fitment design which is to take the calculatedaperture x value.

Either type the name of the variable or double click in the text box to display a drop down list ofpossible variables. Scroll to the required on the double click on it to set it as the variable to use.

WidthHere you need to define the variable in the fitment design which is to take the calculatedaperture y value.


MaterialHere you need to define the variable in the fitment design which should be used to determinematerial thickness when calculating the overall fitment sizes for the outer design.


1.3.4 Reset

The Reset option is used to manually update the Fitment Values. This can be to use the Fitmentcalculation values already defined. It can also be after changing associations through theSettings option. It can also be used after an alternative fitment style is selected.


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Simply click on the Reset button to update the Fitment Values appropriately.

1.4 Selecting an Outer StyleThis final section of the dialog provides settings to define the outer style to use where separatefitment and outer styles are required.

1.4.1 Add Outer Style

Set this option if you wish to use a separate style for the enclosure. Clear it if you are using acombined fitment and enclosure or no outer style is required.

Click on the ..., ellipsis button to define the folder and filename of the parameteric style to use.The Run dialog will be displayed to help you to locate the required style. Once the style is locatedclick on Run to close the dialog.

1.4.2 Outer Values

The main variables for the chosen style are displayed in the outer values area of the dialogtogether with a preview of the chosen outer. As before, the variables can be altered manually.

1.4.3 Settings

Access the Settings to define the relationship between the fitment values and the variablesused by the parametric design which produces the outer. The Outer Settings dialog is nowdisplayed as follows:-

1.4.3.1 GapHere you need to set the Fitment to Parametric gap. This is used to determine the horizontal gapto leave between the right hand edge of the fitment and the outer design.

Type a suitable value or use the arrow buttons to scroll to it.

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1.4.3.2 Outer Parametric VariablesThis section is where you link the calculated values to the variables provided by the parametricdesign.

LengthHere you need to define the variable in the outer design which is to use the overall length of thefitment.


WidthHere you need to define the variable in the outer design which is to use the overall width of thefitment.


1.4.4 Apply to Outer

The Apply to Outer option is used to manually update the Outer Values. This can be to usethe Fitment calculation values already defined. It can also be after changing associationsthrough the Settings option. It can also be used after an alternative outer style is selected.

Simply click on the Apply to Outer button to update the Outer Values appropriately.

1.5 OKChoose OK to finalise the design and close the Fitment Builder dialog. The fitment with theselected shape laid out as per the calculated values, together with any finalised outer style willnow be displayed.

1.6 Cancel Choose Cancel to abandon any changes and return to the original drawing.

1.7 PreviewChoose Preview to display the fitment with the selected shape laid out as per the currentcalculated values, together with any outer style. The dialog remains open so that anyadjustments can be made. Further previews can then be displayed before the design is finalised.


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1 Optimise Sub-MenuThe Optimise commands are used to order elements prior to plotting/cutting to achieve anoptimum path. This has the effect of radically reducing the time taken, for example, to cut andcrease a sample as it minimises the number of wasted movements the cutting head makesmoving between elements.

1.1 Slot Optimise

The Slot Optimise command has been improved. It now results in more instances ofoptimal plotting. In addition, more cases of areas where ripping may occur are handled.

2 Direction Sub-Menu

2.1 Simulate Order

The Simulate Order command has been added to the Direction Sub-Menu. This provides avisual confirmation of the plotting sequence to ensure that there are no problems with opti-misation before the design is cut /plotted.

The Simulate Order command is identical to the Plot Simulate function provided with the Plotdialog. Please refer to “Plot Simulate” on page 2-2 for a full explanation of how to use thiscommand.

3 Cut & Crease Sub MenuCut & Crease is a combination of cuts and creases used to make cardboard easier to bend.Activate the Cut & Crease Sub-Menu to access the commands relating to Cut & Crease.

There is now provision, as part of the Specify command, for placing tick marks to help todistinguish the start and end of each cut more easily. A separate command to toggle thedisplay of the tick marks has also been added.

There is also a new Remove command which removes the cut & crease properties of chosenelements.

Command Slot Optimise

Menu Tools->Optimise->Slot Optimise (ALT T O S)

Toolbar button: Not available

Command Simulate Order

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In addition, cut & crease elements can now be exploded into their constituent elements using theArrange->Explode command.

Note: The Arrange->Explode command will automatically place the constituent ele-ments in a group to ease subsequent manipulation.

3.1 Specify

Before choosing this command, load the design that requires combined cuts and creases. Selectthe elements you wish to Cut & Crease using an appropriate Select command.

Activate the Specify command. The Cut & Crease / Perforate dialog is displayed:-

Tickmark Ground

This is the ground to use to display the tickmarks. This will be a ground that can be switchedoff before the design is plotted as the tick marks are purely a visual aid.

Choose a suitable ground for the tick marks from the drop down list.

Command Specify

Menu Tools->Cut & Crease->Specify

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Tickmark Size

This is the size to use for each tick mark. Set the size required by typing the value directly orusing the arrows to scroll to it.

3.2 Label Options

This command allows you to define the way labels associated with cut/crease information aredisplayed.

An additional setting is now available to determine which ground to display the label in.

Simply activate this command to display the Cut & Crease label options dialog as follows:-

Text Ground

Set the ground to use to draw the cut/crease or perforation label. Choose an appropriateground from the drop down list.

3.3 Display Tickmarks

This command toggles the display of tick marks which form part of the cut/crease informationapplied to designated elements within the current design.

Simply activate this command to switch the tick marks on and off.

Command Label Options

Menu Tools->Cut & Crease->Label Options


Command Display Tickmarks

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3.4 Remove

The Remove command allows you to identify one or more elements which have had cut / creaserule applied to them and remove the cut / crease properties, thereby restoring the originalelement.

Select the element(s) you wish to remove the cut / crease properties from using an appropriateSelect command.

Activate the Remove command. The cut & crease / perforate properties are now removed and theoriginal element(s) restored.

4 Counters Sub-MenuThe counters sub menu gives access to commands which assist in the production of counter dies.

Improvements have been made to the Auto Counter Plate tool. In addition, two new commandshave been added, the first to allow the chamfer guide to be edited. The second to generate thenew chamfer profile once any editing of the chamfer guide is completed.

4.1 Auto Counter Plate

This command generates the tool paths which make up the counter die or matrix needed tomanufacture the current design.

Improvements have been made to the algorithms used to generate the external profiles andexternal chamfer path to ensure more consistent results.

In addition, there is a new calculation option to assist with determining the correct diameter touse for the external chamfer.

Activate this command and the Matrix Options dialog is displayed. This contains the optionswhich control the production of the counter die or matrix as follows:

Command Remove

Menu Tools->Cut & Crease->Remove


Command Auto Counter Plate

Menu Tools->Counters->Auto Counter Plate

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4.1.1 Extended ChamferThe diameter used for the extended chamfer needs to make allowance for the maximum diameterof the chamfer tool and the angle of the tool, together with the depth of the chamfer. It is usedto determine the offset to leave to ensure the chamfer tool does not interfere with the creasingchannels. There is now a calculation option to assist you with determining the correct value tochoose.

Click on the button if you wish KASEMAKE to assist you in calculating the diameter value.

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4.1.1.1 Max tool diameterThis is the maximum diameter of the chamfer tool. Type the appropriate value or use the arrowkeys to scroll to it.

4.1.1.2 Chamfer depthThis is the depth of chamfer being produced. Type the appropriate value or use the arrow keys toscroll to it.

4.1.1.3 Tool AngleThis is the angle of the chamfer tool. Type the appropriate value or use the arrow keys to scrollto it.

4.1.1.4 Calculated diameter This is the calculated value to use for the given tool parameters.

Click on OK to accept the calculated value and automatically enter it into the Extended Chamferdiameter field of the Matrix Options dialog

4.2 Sample Counter (Matrix)

The Sample Counter (Matrix) command is the Simulate Matrix command renamed.

The Offset setting has been removed as it is not applicable.

Command Sample Counter (Matrix)

Menu Tools->Counters->Sample Counter (Matrix)


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4.3 Chamfer Edit

This command enbles the user to manually adjust the chamfer profile of the current design.Adjustments can be made either from the given end of an element or by moving an entireelement.

Activate this command. You will be prompted, Mark end of element to move (press SHIFT toselect whole element). Identify an element within the chamfer profile by clicking near to the endof the element where you wish to make the adjustment. The nearest endpoint will be highlightedtogether with adjoining elements which make up that section of chamfer profile. Hold the SHIFTkey down while you do this if you wish to adjust the entire element and both endpoints will behighlighted.

Next you will be prompted, Identify Origin. This is the point to use to relocate the chamfer guideas everything will be repositioned with respect to the chosen point. Identify a suitable origin pointusing any of the available drawing modes.

Now as you start to move the cursor the elements forming the chamfer guide will rubber bandto reflect their new position. You are now prompted, Identify New Position. Identify a suitableposition using any of the available drawing modes.

The chamfer guide will now be adjusted to its new position and drawn in its original colour.

4.3.1 Right Hand Menu OptionsTwo commands are available for use with this command and accessed by clicking with the rightmouse button to display a pop up menu:-

ResetThe reset command allows you to restart the chamfer edit command at any stage. Simply selectthis command from the pop up menu and the command will automatically restart ignoring anychanges.

Generate ProfileOnce adjustments have been made to the chamfer profile, it is necessary to update the extendedchamfer profile to reflect these changes. Access this command from the pop up menu toregenerate the extended chamfer profile.

4.4 Generate Chamfer Profile

This command regenerates the extended chamfer profile taking into account any manualadjustments which have been made to the chamfer profile with the Chamfer Edit command.

Command Chamfer Edit

Menu Tools->Counters->Chamfer Edit


Command Generate Chamfer Profile

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Simply activate the command. The profile will now be automatically regenerated taking intoaccount the alterations made to the chamfer profile.

This command is equivalent to Generate Profile accessed through the right hand pop up menuavailable with the Chamfer Edit command.

5 Conveyor Plot Sub-Menu

5.1 Add Frames...

The Add Frames... command enables the current design to be divided up into a series ofmanageable frames in preparation for plotting to a KM Series conveyor plotter.

Registration marks are now optional. Some of the group headings within the ConveyorRegistration dialog have been renamed to clarify the use of the corresponding settings within thegroup.

Activate this command. The Conveyor Registration dialog is now displayed:-

Command Add Frames...

Menu Tools->Conveyor Plot->Add Frames...

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5.1.1 Include Registration MarksCheck this box if you wish to place registration marks within the frames to help to locate eachframe when the design is plotted.

Clear this setting if you don’t require registration marks. The group of settings labelledRegistration Marks will then be made inaccessible as they will no longer apply.

5.1.2 OffsetThis heading replaces Cut Offset and contains offsets to define the distance between the edgesof the design and the centre of the registration marks as before.

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5.1.4 Frame OffsetThis heading replaces Margin and contains settings to determine the distance between theextents of the frame and the centre of the registration marks.

6 Border Sub-MenuThe border menu has an additional create border command, New Border Create which isintended to simplify the creation process. It also has a new command, Modify Existing Border toenable alterations to be made to existing border files.

6.1 New Border Create

The New Border Create command provides a simplified method of producing border files ordrawing surrounds. As before, these can be borders with links to the database or simple bordersto annotate your designs e.g. job sheets.

Borders are made up of three different categories of element, drawn items, prompts and masks.Before creating your border you need to design a border template. Once you have designed yourborder template you should save it as a standard .AGD file. You are now ready to convert it to aborder or .AGB file.

A sample border template BorderTemplate.AGD can be found in the Samples directory.

Before activating the New Border Create command, clear the drawing area. Now activate the NewBorder Create command. This will guide you through several steps which will convert your bordertemplate into a border as follows:-

6.1.1 Loading the border templateThe first stage of the conversion is to load the border template. The File Open dialog appears.Enter the name of the border template in the usual way.

The border template will now be loaded into the empty drawing area and zoomed to fill thescreen.

Command New Border Create

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The Prompts and Masks dialog is also displayed as shown above. You are prompted, (CreateBorder) Select Operation. It is possible to define the component parts of the border in any ordereither prompts or masks or screen area. There is also an Autofill option which will attempt tocomplete the prompt and mask fields automatically from the loaded template.

Select an operation from one of the following:-

6.1.1.1 Identifying Prompts and MasksClick in a prompt or mask field. The prompt will now change to Mark prompt (or Mark mask) asapplicable.

Identify the prompt (or mask) by clicking near to the text string which represents it in the bordertemplate. The identified prompt (or mask) will be removed from the border template and copiedto the corresponding prompt (or mask) field in the dialog.

KASEMAKE will assume you wish to alternate identifying first a prompt then a mask (or viceversa) so will automatically prompt you for a corresponding mask (or the next prompt).

Identify the mask (or prompt) in the same way. Again, the identified string will be removed fromthe border template and copied to the corresponding field in the dialog.

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Multiple masks

If you wish to identify multiple masks, hold down the Shift key to identify the second andsubsequent text strings to use as masks. The KASEMAKE system will continue to removethem from the border template and copy them to the next available mask field. Releasing theShift key reverts back to identifying the next prompt field.

Alternatively, you can click in each mask field in turn before identifying the text string to useas the mask.

Editing masks

If you make a mistake during prompt (or mask) identification click in the incorrect field in thePrompts and Masks dialog to highlight it then identify the correct text string. You will be askedto confirm that you wish to remove the current text string from the grid.

If you choose Yes, the current value will be removed from the grid and restored to the bordertemplate and the newly identified value will be removed from the border template and copiedto the dialog.

If you choose No the current value will remain unchanged.

6.1.1.2 Identifying the Drawing AreaClick on the Screen Area button to identify the area of the border that the design will occupywhen a border is loaded.

You will now be prompted Mark screen area first corner. Identify a point corresponding to thebottom left of the required screen area using any of the drawing modes.

As you move the cursor a rubber band box will appear defining the proposed screen area. Identifythe top right position of the region which defines the required screen area. Again, any of thedrawing modes can be used.

A box representing the screen area and labelled Border Screen Area will now be drawn as visualconfirmation of the given area.

6.1.1.3 Saving the Border FileChoose the Save button when you have finished identifying the prompts and masks and screenarea. The Save Border dialog will now appear for you to specify a filename for your newly definedborder. Enter the filename in the usual way. Click on OK to save the border file.

6.1.1.4 SuspendThe Suspend option allows you to pause the border identification process and return to thedrawing area, perhaps to make alterations to the border template. To complete the identificationprocess simply activate the Resume Border Create command which will return to the same pointin the identification process reached when Suspend was requested.

6.1.1.5 AutofillThe Autofill command will search through all the text strings in the border template and attemptto identify all the prompts and masks loading them into the Prompts and Masks dialog andremoving them from the drawing area as they are found.

6.1.1.6 DiscardThe Discard option enables you to abandon the identification process and return to the drawingwith the border template fully restored. Confirmation is required as the Discard command cannotbe reversed.



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6.2 Modify Existing Border

The Modify Existing Border command allows you to load a predefined border and makeadditions / alterations to it.

Activate this command. The Open Border dialog will now be displayed. Set the folder andfilename for the border you wish to change in the usual way. Click on Open and KASEMAKEwill load the selected border template into a new blank drawing. The border’s screen area will belabelled and surrounded by a box to visually confirm its location. The Prompts and Masks dialogwill also be displayed listing all the current prompts and corresponding masks.

You can now make any alterations and additions necessary using the available commands. Pleaserefer to “New Border Create” on page 8-10 for a full explanation of the border identificationprocess.

7 Registration

The Registration command as the name suggests places registration marks on the design. Thisenables the design to be located relative to printed artwork. The Registration command works onthe visible part of the design only.

Activate the command. The Registration dialog now appears. There is now a new setting asfollows:-

7.1 Settings

7.1.1 Marks not PlottedWhere you have activated Allow Edit, you can determine whether you wish to plot anyregistration marks or whether they are just there for visual alignment. Set or clear this option asrequired.

8 Check Integrity

The Check Integrity command has been overhauled. In addition to visually highlighting danglingnodes and overlapping elements in the drawing, a dialog is now displayed which lists any

Command Modify Existing Border

Menu Tools->Border->Modify Existing Border


Command Registration

Menu Tools->Registration


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potential problems in a tree structure. Each problem in the list can then be examined by doubleclicking on it which will cause KASEMAKE to zoom to the corresponding area of the design forany corrections to be made. The zoom factor together with a tolerance to apply when identifyingpotential problems can now be specified.

Activate the command. A search will now be made of the current design. Any dangling nodeswill be indicated by a square marker and any overlapping elements will be highlighted. Inaddition, the following dialog will be displayed:-

8.1 Zoom ExtentThis is the approximate window size to zoom to when examining one of the problem areasidentified in the given list.

Set the value by typing directly or using the arrows to scroll to it.

8.2 ToleranceThe tolerance is used to determine whether the overlap or dangling node is a problem or not. Anyerror less than the given tolerance is ignored.

Set the value by typing directly or use the arrows to scroll.



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8.3 Problem TreeThis area lists any problems in a tree structure. Any dangling nodes are listed in a treee under theheading Free Ends. This is followed by a seccond tree labelled Overlap which lists any potentialoverlapping items.

Double click on any node or overlap item in the list to zoom to the corresponding area within thedesign. Dangling nodes are identified by a square marker as before. Overlapping elements arehighlighted in the current selection colour.

Any adjustments can now be made with to resolve each potential problem as appropriate.

8.4 RefreshThe Refresh option will update the list of problems. This is useful where some have been resolvedand you want a more up to date list. Simply select this option and the tree list will be recreatedas applicable.

8.5 DoneChoose this option to close the Check Integrity dialog and finalise any changes made.

9 Edit Task List...

The Edit Task List... command provides access to the task list editor so that task lists can be createdand manipulated. Commands are available to delete a task list, save different sets of task lists,load a previously saved task list and execute the task list.

Additional commands now supported by the task list command are :-

Change

Cut & Crease

Explode

Select Ground

10 Sheets Sub-MenuThe Sheets Sub-Menu contains commands for building up a list of stock sheets and enables youto determine whether a stock sheet or a sheet made to order is required in order to minimisewastage.

Two further commands have been added:-

The Fill Sheet command allows you to select a list of designs to place within a sheet and positioneach one in turn. The designs can either be completed designs saved to a given folder or a list ofparametric styles and dimensions retrieved from a filtered list of database records.

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The Display Sheet Text command allows you to toggle the display of a descriptive label for eachdesign determined from the database where the Fill Sheet command is used with the databaseoption.

10.1 Fill Sheet...

The Fill Sheet... command assists you with positioning a selection of designs within the currentstock sheet. The designs used with this command can be completed designs, .AGD files, placedin a specific folder. Alternatively, the designs can be loaded from parametric files with thefilename and dimensions to apply being retrieved from specific fields within the current selectionof database records.

First position an empty stock sheet within your design using the Sheet Settings... comand. The FillSheet... command will now become accessible. Activate it to display the following dialog:-

10.1.1 Horizontal GutterThis is the minimum horizontal distance to leave between the extents of each design. Type asuitable value directly or click on the arrows to scroll.

Command Fill Sheet...

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10.1.2 Vertical GutterThis is the minimum vertical distance to leave between the extents of each design. Again, type asuitable value directly or click on the arrows to scroll.

10.1.3 Label Text SizeThis is the size to use for the descriptive text which is used to label each design if displayed. Typea suitable size directly or use the arrow buttons to scroll to a suitable value.

10.1.4 Rotation IncrementWhilst a design is being positioned within the sheet it is possible to rotate it to achieve a betterfit. This is achieved using the TAB key.

The Rotation Increment setting determines how much the design is rotated for each press of theTAB key.

Set the required value by clicking in the corresponding check box.

10.1.5 Design Source

10.1.5.1 Folder OptionClick on Folder if you wish to load completed designs from a specific folder. No further settingsare required just click on OK to close the Fill Sheet dialog and continue with the command.

An Open dialog will now be displayed for you to identify the designs to use. Locate the foldercontaining the designs you wish to load. Now select the designs to use by holding down the SHIFTkey and clicking on each design name in turn. Finally click on Open to close the dialog and beginplacing the chosen designs.

10.1.5.2 Database OptionClick on Database if you wish to load parametric designs using information defined in thedatabase. This includes the name of the parametric design and the dimensions to load it with.The remaining settings should now be completed:-

Parametrics FolderThe Parametrics Folder should be set to the folder which contains the parametrics designsreferenced in the database. Type the appropriate path directly or use the ... button to load theBrowse for Folder dialog to assist you with locating the correct path.

Database FieldsThe remaining settings specify which fields in the database contain information relating to theparametric designs to use:-

Parametric Name - Set this to the field in the database which refers to the name of the parametricdesign to be loaded.

Constructed - Set this to the fied in the database to use to determine whether a parametric designis to be considered for placement within the sheet or not.

Display Text - Set this to the field within the database containing the text to use to label theparametric design when it is placed within the sheet.

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10.1.6 Placing the DesignsOne of the nominated designs will now be placed at the bottom left of the sheet and displayedin the current highlight colour.

Use the right arrow key to move through the designs displaying each one in turn. The left arrowkey can be used to step back through the designs. To place a design permanently, hit the Enterkey. The design will be redrawn in its original colours to show that it has been placed and a labelwill be drawn across the centre of it.

10.1.6.1 Identifying Additional AreasMove the cursor and a rubber band box will be drawn identifying the nearest region available forpositioning further designs. Move the cursor again and an alternative region will be outlined.Once you have found the region where you wish to place the next design, click in it to select it.The first of the remaining designs will now be positioned within this chosen region. Again, usethe arrow keys to move through the available designs, pressing the Enter key to finalise thedesign.

Note: Only those designs which will fit within the chosen region will be drawn.

It is also possible to identify an area to place the nominated designs in, using a rubber band box.Simply click with the mouse whilst holding down the left button to identify the bottom left cornerof the required region. While still holding down the left button, move the mouse and a box willbegin to rubber band following the cursor. Release the left button to identify the top right of thebox and thus the required region.

10.1.6.2 Rotation of DesignsIt is possible to rotate each design to assist with optimum positioning. While moving through theavailable designs with the arrow keys before positioning them. Press the TAB key to rotate thecurrent design by the Rotation Increment as defined in the Fill Sheet settings dialog. Press the TABkey again to rotate the design an additional increment. Again pressing the Enter key finalises adesign’s rotation as well as its position.

Continue to place the remaining designs as above, identifying the next region to use and thenmoving through the available designs to select one.

10.2 Display Sheet Text

The Display Sheet Text command allows you to toggle the display of a descriptive label for eachdesign. This can be determined from the database where the Fill Sheet command is used with theDatabase option or from the filename where the Folder option is used.

Activate this command to toggle the display of sheet text on and off.

Command Display Sheet Text

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11 Digitiser Sub-MenuKASEMAKE now supports digitiser input. A suite of commands to assist with digitiser use areavailable through the Digitiser Sub-Menu. The digitiser can be used purely for digitising indrawings on a 1:1 basis. It can have specific commands tailored to its buttons. It is also possibleto define a menu of commands accessible from the digitiser.

11.1 Enable / Disable

The Enable / Disable command toggles digitiser input on and off. Activate the command totoggle its enabled / disabled state. When enabled all input for the drawing area will be from thedigitiser. The mouse will still be available for selecting commands from menus and toolbars andfor interacting with dialogs.

When digitiser mode is disabled input for the drawing area will revert back to the mouse.

11.2 Setup...

The Setup... command allows you to define a specific area of the digitiser as a working area ratherthan the entire digitiser. This is useful when you want to work only within a small part of thedigitiser or where a menu is being used. Once the area is defined, this is the area that will beutilised by the Zoom->Digitiser command.

Activate the Setup... command. The Digitiser Setup dialog is displayed:-

There are three ways to specify the section of the digitiser you wish to be the working area.

• You can enter values directly by typing in each box or with the aid of the arrows to scroll.

Command Enable / Disable

Menu Tools->Digitiser->Enable / Disable


Command Setup...

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• You can choose Use Default where the bottom and left settings will be assumed to be zero and the given default values will be assigned to the right and top settings.

• You can define the area using the digitiser. Click on Mark using digitiser and the prompt Mark bottom left of area will be displayed as shown. Move the digitiser puck and the left and bottom settings will update to reflect the current digitiser position. Click with the puck to define the required position. You will now be prompted Mark top right of area. Repeat to define the right and top settings.

Finally click on OK to close the dialog.

Note: The effects of this command are really only seen when the Zoom->Digitiser com-mand is activated.

11.3 Shortcuts...

The Shortcuts... command allows you to assign commands to the buttons on the digitiser puck.Button 1 is the entry button by default so cannot be reassigned.

Activate this command to display the Digitiser Shortcuts dialog:-

All the available commands are listed menu by menu. Click on a plus symbol to expand a menu.Click on the required command to select it. Finally click on the appropriate button to assign thechosen command to that button on the digitiser puck. An appropriate description will bedisplayed.

Click on OK to confirm any assignments. Now whenever one of the buttons is pressed on thedigitiser puck the corresponding command will be automatically activated.

Command Setup...

Menu Tools->Digitiser->Shortcuts...




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11.4 Adjust Alignment.

Digitisers provide a useful way of inputting existing designs by placing the drawing onto thedigitiser and inputting 1:1 directly from the drawing. However, it is unlikely that a design will beexactly straight when positioned on the digitiser. The Adjust Alignment command allows you todefine a horizontal or vertical line from the design you wish to digitise to enable KASEMAKE todetermine an adjustment to apply to points to compensate for any misplacement and ensurevertical and horizontal lines are digitised as such.

Activate the Adjust Alignment command. You will now be prompted Mark First Reference Point.Move the digitiser puck so that the cross hair is at the beginning of a suitable horizontal or verticalline and click with button 1 to define that point. Now you will be prompted Mark SecondReference Point. Mark the other end of the line using the digitiser puck.

KASEMAKE will now calculate a suitable adjustment to apply to all subsequent points based onthe given line being horizontal / vertical.

11.5 Reset Alignment.

The Reset Alignment command cancels any adjustment adopted by KASEMAKE following theAdjust Alignment command. Simply activate this command and any alignment will be removedso all future points will be input as is.

11.6 Menu Setup...

The Menu Setup... command allows you to define a menu of commands which can be accessedthrough the digitiser. The menu is defined as one or more rows of menu cells. Each menu cell isof a given size and can have a specific command assigned to it.

First ensure the digitiser is connected and switched on. Activate the Menu Setup... command. TheDigitiser Menu Setup... command will now be displayed:-

Command Adjust Alignment

Menu Tools->Digitiser->Adjust Alignment


Command Reset Alignment

Menu Tools->Digitiser->Reset Alignment


Command Menu Setup...

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11.6.1 Menu Cell SizeThis setting determines the dimensions of each menu cell. Specify a suitable size in millimetres bytyping a value directly or using the arrows to scroll.

11.6.2 Menu Row CountThis setting determines how many rows of menu cells are to be used for the menu. Again, typea value directly or use the arrows to scroll.

11.6.3 Menu OffsetMenu offset determines the distance from the bottom of the digitiser to the start of the first rowof menu cells. Each row of menu cells is assumed to start at 0 mms in the X. Specify a suitableoffset if required.

11.6.4 Assigning a Command to a Menu CellAvailable commands are listed menu by menu in a tree structure in the Commands section of thedialog. Find the command you wish to use by expanding menus and clicking on the commandname to select it.

To assign the command to a menu cell, move the digitiser puck. The Menu Row and Cell valueswill update as you move through the row. When you have the digitiser puck over the cell you wishto assign the command to, simply press button 1 on the digitiser puck. The command will nowbe asssigned to the chosen menu cell and a suitable description will be displayed beneath theMenu Row # Cell # values to confirm the allocated command.

Repeat until all menu cells have commands allocated.

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9 - Diemaking Commands

1 Stripper MenuThe Stripper tool suite provides facilities for producing the male and female stripper andfront edge stripper required to strip away any waste once the design has been die pressed.

There have been imporvements to the stripper commands including support for adding acentreline notch to both the male back board and the female board. It is now also possible toproduce a single tool path for the common parts of the male raised section and femaleboard to simplify cutting them on a router.

1.1 Perimeter

This command allows you to identify the male and female stripper to use to remove wastefrom the outside of the design after it is die pressed.

1.1.1 Stripper OptionsThe Perimeter Stripper Options dialog is a tabbed dialog containing three pages of settings tospecify the appearance of the male, the male raised section and the female stripper paths.Changes have been made to each of these categories of options as follows:-

Command Perimeter Stripper

Menu Diemaking->Stripper->Perimeter

Toolbar button: Diemaking Toolbar


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1.1.1.1 Male board

Centreline NotchYou can now opt to position a centre line notch on the male board through the male strippersettings. Click on this option to set it if a centre line notch is required, otherwise clear it.

If you set the Centreline Notch setting, the remaining settings become available. Now choosethe type of notch from:-

•Standard - where you can specify the size of a cutout to make.

•Symbol - where you can use a predefined symbol to define the notch.

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Standard OptionNow define a value for both the width and the height of the required notch by typing directly orusing the arrows.

Symbol OptionChoose a suitable symbol from the drop down list of available symbol. Each symbol is previewedas you use the arrow key to move over its name, to help with selection of the right symbol.

1.1.1.2 Male Raised Section

Single Router PathSet this option if you wish to generate a single path where the male raised section and femalestripper paths overlap.


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Clear this option if you require both paths.

Note: This option is shared between the male raised section settings page and the female set-tings page so can be set / cleared from either page.

Supporting StrutsAll settings relating to struts have been removed from the male raised section page and placedin a new dialog.

If supporting struts are required set the Use Supporting Struts check box as before. The StrutSetup button now becomes available. Click on this to reveal the Supporting struts dialogcontaining all the settings related to struts:-

Most of the settings are those formerly located on the male raised section page of the StripperOptions dialog. There are however a couple of additional settings:-

Struts - GroundIt is now possible to specify the ground for the struts placed on the male raised section. Simplyclick on the arrow and move to the required ground, clicking on it to select it.

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Backboard struts - GroundSimilarly, it is now possible to specify the ground for the strut positions located on the male backboard. Simply click on the arrow and move to the required ground, clicking on it to select it.

1.1.1.3 Female

Single Router PathThis option is shared between the male raised section settings page and the female settingspage. Please refer to “Single Router Path” on page 9-5.

Centreline NotchAs for the male board a notch can be defined for the female board to help to align it with themale. Please refer to “Centreline Notch” on page 9-2 for details of how to define these settings.


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1.2 Inside Stripper

This command allows you to create any internal male and female stripper paths, e.g for internalcutouts. Conversely to the Perimeter command, the Inside command generates the male stripperon the inside of the cutout and the female stripper on the outside.

The same changes as detailed for the Perimeter stripper command have been made to thesettings for the Inside stripper command. This affects the settings located on the Male RaisedSection 1 and Female pages of the Inside stripper options.

1.2.1 Inside Stripper OptionsThe Inside Stripper Options are presented as a four page tabbed dialog. The first three pagesrelate to options for the male raised section. The final page of options relates to the femalestripper.

1.2.1.1 Male Raised Section 1These settings are the same as the perimeter stripper male raised section and now have anadditional option to create a single router path. They have also had the supporting strutssettings moved to a separate dialog which is accessed through the new Strut Setup button.Refer to “Male Raised Section” on page 9-3 for further details.

1.2.1.2 Female SettingsThe female settings are a subset of the perimeter stripper female settings. They now have theoption to produce a single router path. In addition a centreline notch can be defined as withthe perimeter female. Refer to “Female” on page 9-5 for further details

2 .Die Board

In the case of all die cut designs created on KASEMAKE the finished design must ultimately beplaced on a die board. It may be plotted onto wood, sawn by a die saw or burned by a laser. TheDie Board command allows you to specify the size of the board and position the job within it orto specify the size of the board and its position relative to the design.

The Outline page of the Die Board dialog now includes settings to define a centreline notch forthe die board.

Before activating this command you should display your completed design. Activate the DieBoard command. The following dialog box is displayed.

Command Inside Stripper

Menu Diemaking->Stripper->Inside

Toolbar Button: Diemaking Toolbar

Command Die Board

Menu Diemaking->Die Board (Alt i D)

Toolbar Button: Diemaking Toolbar

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Centreline NotchYou can now opt to position a centre line notch on the die board through the Outline settings.Click on this option to set it if a centre line notch is required, otherwise clear it.


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If you set the Centreline Notch setting, the remaining settings become available. Now choosethe type of notch from:-

•Standard - where you can specify the size of cutout to make.

•Symbol - where you can use a predefined symbol to define the notch.

Standard OptionNow define a value for both the width and the height of the required notch by typing directly orusing the arrows.

Symbol OptionChoose a suitable symbol from the drop down list of available symbols. Each symbol ispreviewed as you use the arrow key to move over its name, to help with selection of the rightsymbol.

3 The DieMaking DatabaseIt is essential for diemakers to be able to switch between settings for different jobs andcustomers, and the database provides a central archive which facilitates this.

If the diemaking database cannot be found, an Open dialog will appear to allow the correctdatabase to be located.

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11 - Zoom Commands

1 Quickzoom

The Quickzoom command is a temporary single use command. It allows you to zoom into anarea of a design without breaking out of the current command.

Although the Quickzoom command is primarily for zooming into a design, it has now beenadapted to allow for a quick zoom out by a factor of 2.

Activate the Quickzoom command. The current command is frozen and the Quickzoomcommand initiated. To achieve a zoom out, first hold down the Shift key. The cursor shouldchange from a magnifying glass with a + symbol to a magnifying glass with a - symbol toconfirm that a zoom out is to be carried out.

You now need to identify two points. This is done in one of two ways depending on thevalue selected for quickzoom in preferences.

OriginalWhilst holding down the Shift key, identify both points by double clicking the left mouse but-ton.

Click & DragIf this option is set, hold down the Shift key and click and release the left mouse button todefine both points.

In both cases, the window size will now increase by a factor of 2 causing the drawing to panout around the given cursor position. The original command will now be restored, at thepoint where you called Quickzoom, ready for you to complete any further steps.

2 Zoom Digitiser

The Zoom Digitiser command works in conjunction with the Tools->Digitiser Setup...command which allows you to define a specific area of the digitiser as a working area ratherthan the entire digitiser.

Once an area is defined with the Tools->Digitiser Setup... command, activate the Zoom->Digitiser command to zoom the on screen design and have access to only that area of thedesign contained within the chosen area of the digitiser.

Command Quickzoom

Menu Zoom->Quickzoom

Toolbar Button: Standard Toolbar

Command Zoom Digitiser

Menu Zoom->Digitiser




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AAdd Frames 8-8Align

Elements 6-1Align Elements 6-1Alignment Adjust 8-21Alignment Reset 8-21Angled box 4-1Arrange Commands 6-1Auto Counter Plate 8-4

chamfer settings 8-5

BBorder

Create New 8-10Drawing Area - identifying 8-12Prompts, masks - identifying 8-11Template 8-10

Border Sub-Menu 8-10

CChamfer Edit 8-7Chamfers 8-5Check Integrity 8-13Clip Strip Tool Bar 1-1Conveyor Plot

Add Frames 8-8Counters

Auto Counter Plate 8-4Chamfer Edit 8-7Chamfer Profile 8-7Matrix 8-6

Counters Sub-Menu 8-4Create New Border 8-10Cut - Crease 8-1Cut Crease

display tick marks 8-3Label options 8-3

DDatabase 2-5Die Board 9-6Die Symbols 2-5Diemaking 9-1

Database 9-8Die board 9-6

Diemaking Database 9-8Digitiser

Adjust Alignment 8-21Enable/Disable 8-19Reset Alignment 8-21Setup 8-19Shortcuts 8-20

Dimension Options 4-4Direction 8-1

Simulate 8-1Display Sheet Text 8-18Display Tick marks 8-3Docking side bars 1-2Draw

BuildSplit All at Intersections 4-5

LinesAngled box 4-1

Draw arcInteractive Fillet 4-1

Draw Commands 4-1Draw Tool Bar 1-1Drawing Modes 5-1

EEdit Task List 8-15Enable/Disable 8-19

FFile

Multiple File Exports 2-3Plot 2-1Preferences 2-4

Fill Sheet 8-16

GGenerate Chamfer Profile 8-7

IInside

Female Settings 9-6Male Raised Section 1 9-6


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Inside Stripper 9-6Interactive Fillet 4-1

LLabel Options 8-3

MMatrix 8-6Micro nudge 1-2Mix & Match 7-1Mode

Snap To Point Intersect 5-2Snap To Projection 5-1

Mode Tool Bar 1-1Modes

Drawing 5-1Multi Export 2-3

Nnewlink Draw->TrueType 4-2

OOptimise

Slot 8-1Options 1-2, 2-5Overview 11-1

PParametrics

Mix & Match 7-1Parametrics Commands 7-1Perimeter 9-1

Male 9-2Plot 2-1

Simulate 2-2Preferences

database 2-5Die Symbols

original grounds 2-5options 2-5spellcheck 2-6View 2-5

Preferences Command 2-4Prompts and Masks 8-11

RRegistration 8-13Remove cut & crease 8-4

SSave Border File

BorderSave 8-12

Setup Digitiser 8-19Sheets

Display Text 8-18Fill Sheet 8-16

Shortcuts 8-20Simulate 2-2Simulate Order 8-1Slot Optimise 8-1Snap To Point Intersect 5-2Snap To Projection 5-1Specify Cut & Crease 8-2Spellcheck 2-6Split All 4-5Standard Tool Bar 1-1Stripper 9-1

Inside 9-6Perimeter 9-1

TText Input Dialog 4-2Tool Tips 1-2ToolBars

Clip Strip 1-1Draw 1-1Mode 1-1Standard 1-1Tools 1-1

Toolbars 1-1Tools

Border Sub-menu 8-10counters menu 8-4Cut & Crease 8-2Cut-Crease 8-1Diemaking 9-1Direction 8-1Edit Task List 8-15

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Integrity 8-13Registration 8-13Remove cut & crease 8-4

Tools Tool Bar 1-1TrueType 4-2

VView 2-5

Overview 11-1Zoom digitiser 11-1

View Commands 11-1

ZZoom

Quick zoom 11-1Zoom Digitiser 11-1Zoom quick 11-1


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