Top Solid 2009

TopSolidDesign 2009: Whats New TopSolid 2009

TopSolidDesign 2009: Whats NewMissler Software 1

TopSolid 2009 TopSolidDesign 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the design application of the TopSolidDesignsoftware: 2009 version.

Functions in neutralWhen no functions are in use, you can now select an element (an edge or a face), and TopSolidproposes the most common operations on this element.

Symbol treeFive tabs are now available by default in the tree: Main Favorite Main set: shows the elements contained in the main set of the document. Entities: shows the elements contained in document. Layers: shows the layers of the document (see below).

The Main set, Entities and Layers tabs can be removed and the maximum number of tabs has beenincreased to 10.

New main setsIn order to facilitate the management of documents, new main sets have been added. It is now possibleto publish: The main set of the entities of the document, sorted by category. The set of unused elements that helps to clean up the documents and can be used to select

elements to be deleted. The set of indexed elements. The set of masks.

LayersThe layers can now be managed using the tree in order to facilitate document management.

Type of selection Proposed operation/functionEdge Create a fillet or a chamfer

Flat face Create a sketch

Curve Extrude the curve

Operation Change or cancel the operation

Component Use the processes

Coordinate system Set the coordinate system to current

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The display of the layers obeys the same rules as the layer editor. Layers that contain elements areshown in bold, empty layers are normal and the colors are identical.

Clicking on a layer shows the elements in the layer and double-clicking activates or deactivates them. Groups are created using the context-sensitive menu. Layers can then be added or removed by

dragging and dropping them on the group. It is also possible to change the layer of one or more elements by dragging and dropping a layer in

the graphic zone.

Miscellaneous enhancements It is now possible to copy an operation from the construction tree. By way of example, it is possible to

select a fillet in the construction tree and to drag and drop it in the graphic zone. TopSolid then asksyou to select the edge of the fillet.

In the set of elements with an insertion cursor, it is now possible to call up all the cursors using thecontext-sensitive command of the set.

For a group or a selection of several parts, a context-sensitive command can be used to control thevisibility of the group or the selected elements.

In the set of contextual elements, detached context elements in the tree are identified by a flag.

Ergonomics The up, down, right and left keys and the page up and page down keys (used to turn around the Z

axis) can be used to quickly change the orientation of the current view. Angles can be configured using Tools | Options Miscellaneous Graphic.

It is now possible to select elements using a closed curve.

In order to make it easier to understand questions, icons are now displayed in the dialog bar.

Dialog displayed when selecting the edge of a form in neutral.

The name of the current coordinate system can now be found in the status bar. An echo of thecoordinate system is displayed in the graphic zone when you click on this field.

When a transformation is named, the Transform parents and Duplicate functions in the Edit menuhave drop-down lists for rapid re-use. The same applies to named extensions that are also availablein the Repeat function. Transformations and extensions can be named in the tree.Missler Software 3


In the Move parents function in the Edit menu, it is now possible to force movements along the X or Yaxes using the Axes = Yes option or by pressing on Z on the keyboard. This function is also availablewhen editing sketches.

The Separate function is now available in the Parameter menu, which means that it can beassociated with a keyboard accelerator and/or inserted in an icon bar. In preceding versions, thisfunction was executed using the SEPARATE PARAMETER option of the Merge function. It has nowbeen removed from this function.

When analyzing an element, the name of the layer is displayed along with its number, if it is named.The designation and the name of a part are now clearly separated.

When defining a rotation with the Transform parents and Copy functions in the Edit menu, if theangle is defined by two points, its value now appears in the alpha bar.

When a translation is defined by two points, the values DX, DY and DZ are displayed in order tocheck the displacement.

A new option used to merge parameters is now available in the Copy function in the Edit menu. It is now possible to work in realistic and shaded rendering modes thanks to the addition of the

Realistic rendering + edge + wireframe - hidden lines and Realistic finish + edge + wireframe.

The Duplicate function in the Edit menu now supports notes.

File

Exchanging projects

In order to make it easier to exchange projects, a project export function can be used to includeall the documents linked to a project (sub-assemblies, parts, components, drawings, materials,

textures and fonts) and to import them on another workstation.

Sketch

The new Show extremities mode can be used to permanently view the extremities of curves

Realistic rendering + edge + wireframe Realistic rendering + edge + wireframe - hidden lines4 Missler Software


using dotted circles. If no extremities are shown, then one can deduce that the curve is closed.

The size of the extremities can be adjusted using the Modify height function and can beconfigured using Tools | Options Sketch.

The values of the coordinates are now used as sketch drivers. The ANGLE option has been added to the sketch line function. Point on curve (in DESIGNATION mode only) is now supported and a coincidence constraint is

added between the point and the segment. When making changes to a circle, you can now switch from a radius value to a diameter and vice

versa. The copy edge function (Edge function) now features the LOOP and EDGE PATH options.

Dimension It is now possible to change a linear dimension (or coordinates) and its parameter by moving (or

changing) one of the witness lines. You can also change the radius of a circle by directly changing thecircle.

It is now possible to show the point of intersection of two segments when it does not actually exist.The two segments must be dimensioned such that the point of intersection is visible. Then select thispoint to start another dimension. Missler Software 5


General application of the use of sketches It is now possible to create a hatched area (Tools | Hatched area) and a cross section polygon

(Tools | Cross section polygon) from a sketch. Sketches can now be used as exclusion contours when changing extensions.

Machining curves with tolerancesThe goal is to apply tolerances to machining operations without applying an average value to the entirepart, but by taking account locally of the tolerances of certain dimensions in order to create the curve tobe machined.This method uses two functions that have been enhanced:

First the Planar section function in the Curve | Other curves menu can now be used togenerate curves or sketches on the entire part or only on certain faces. With a sketch, thecoincidence constraint with the faces is applied to segments that are created in this way. It is possibleto destroy some of these constraints in order to deform the sketch and to add dimensions withtolerances.

The SKETCH option of the Parameter | Edit list function is used to view all the pilot dimensionsof a sketch, even if they are not named, and to change them to mean values using the button with thesame name.

Selecting the 1st segment to be dimensioned

Selecting the 2nd segment to be dimensioned

Selecting the point of intersection created automatically between the

two segments

Positioning the dimension Selecting the 2nd point of the linear dimension6 Missler Software


For easier comprehension, a graphical echo appears on the corresponding dimension when a line isselected from the list of parameters.

Curves

Hatched areaThe Hatched area function in the Tools menu includes the new NEW CONTOUR option that can beused to create and hatch a contour. The new contour can be masked. This option is also available in thecontext-sensitive menu in the construction tree.

Isoparametric curve The number of iso parametric curves on a face can now be managed in association.

Offset curveIt is now possible to automatically delete loops and to manage the type of corner (pointed or rounded).These options are also available in Sketch mode.

Offset curve on facesIn advanced mode, it is now possible to create offset curves on faces or an offset curve on the norms ofthe faces.

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Curve profile by interpolation and point cluster In order to better distinguish those points that have not yet been selected in the creation of the curve, theattributes of the points of interpolation are temporarily modified when they are entered. The number ofselected points of interpolation is shown in the message bar.

Modify circles

In order to make it easier to edit recovered elements, the new Modify circles function in the Curve| Manage menu can be used to quickly change the radii of several basic circles.

Constrained point on curveIt is now possible to use negative values to constrain a point on a Bspline or composite type curve.Previously, only line or circle type entities were supported.

Miscellaneous Polar sketch lines can now be modified using the Modify element function. The number of fonts supported by the Curve | Manage | Convert text function has been increased.

Shapes

Multiple face selectionIn order to accelerate the selection of faces, the Shape | Thicken, Shape | Parallel, Shape | Shell andShape | Toolbox | Remove faces functions now feature multiple selections by window.

Extruded shape between two facesIt is now possible to extrude the curve of a face to another face (with two offsets), when the curve is notlocated between the two faces.

Constrained shapeA new automatic calculation method has been added to the advanced options. This method only requiresone parameter: the number of iterations. The old parameters can be accessed by selecting the manualmode.8 Missler Software


Template shape with curveA new method to calculate template shapes has been added. For each interpolation curve, it is nowpossible to choose between three derivation conditions (none, tangency or curve). When a derivationcondition is selected, a coefficient of amplitude can be applied to adjust the curve of the part.

Offset shapeIf the creation of the offset shape on a face fails, the new Make point option can be used to create pointson the offset surface. The points thus obtained can be used with the create constrained shape functionon a cluster of points.The CHECK option identifies the faces that cause problems when calculating the parallel surface. Onceidentified, the offset surface can be created without taking account of these faces using the REMOVEoption.Missler Software 9


Propagation of grouped operationsIt is now possible to propagate a group of operations from the construction tree using the newPropagated=YES/NO function in the context-sensitive menu of a group of operations.Once the group has been propagated, this function can be used to change or delete the propagation ofthe group. In the latter case, the propagation is deleted from the group but can be applied separately toeach of the group operations.Fillets and chamfers are taken into consideration if their reference operation (drilling, groove, pocket,bossing) belongs to the group.

Operations on shapes

DrillingIt is now possible to make drill holes with spherical floors, which allows for machining by drilling cycle inTopSolidCam.

Selecting the group to use the propagation function in the context-sensitive menu

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DeformationThe new deformation operation Shape | Surfacic / Boolean operations | Deform is used to globallydeform a shape by bending or torsion. Deformation can be applied to the entire shape or just to a fewfaces (when replacement is possible).

Replacing facesThe function Shape | Surfacic / Boolean operations | Replace faces features two new options calledONE SURFACE and SEVERAL SURFACES that are used to replace a set of faces by a single surfaceor a set of faces by several surfaces.

Taper on fillet operationThe new ON FILLET option of the Shape | Draft function is used to change the faces to be drafted bypivoting them on the fillet faces.

SmoothingThe Shape | Surfacic / Boolean operations | Smooth function features a new mode called WITH ASURFACE that is used to smooth using an initial surface, that can also be used to adjust the isoparametric settings.

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Like for the creation of new offset shapes, a new option called MAKE POINT can be used to createpoints on the offset surface. The points thus obtained can be used with the create constrained shapefunction on a cluster of points.

Modification of parts and preparation for machiningThe modification of models, and in particular of recovered models, has been made easier by the newfunction Shape | Surfacic operations | Constraints and tolerances that can be used to subsequentlyconstrain faces and face groups in order to vary the dimensions and automatically apply the meandimension in order to prepare the part for machining.

Machining properties

The new Machining properties function in the Shape | Mechanical/other operations menu isused to enter machining information that will be retrieved in TopSolidCam or TopSolidWire. This function can also be used to define entry points for pocket machining. These points can be identified

in the drafting process using the Detailing | Push pointing menu and can be retrieved in a drillingtable.

Model recovery Selection of the region to be modified

Selection of the reference face

Modifying the parameter Generating the pilot dimension used to indicate

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MiscellaneousIn order to avoid changes of context and to save time, the part definition function has been added to theicon bar of the Shape context.

Tool boxThe new function Repair self intersection in the Shape | Tool box menu can be used to automaticallysurface self-intersects.

Note: Auto-intersection surfaces can only be created when the configuration wordG_PARASOLID_SELF_INTERSECT is set to 1.

Assembly/Components

Representation of sub-componentsThe Change representation function of the Assembly menu can now be used to change therepresentation of the constituent parts of the components of a component.

Assembly contextHooking to context elements of the assembly is now stable, even when the topology is changed.

Slave part It is now possible to create bursts of slave parts by selecting them in the tree. It is now possible to prohibit any changes to a slave part.

Interchanging sub-assembliesIt is now possible to interchange components using the Modify element function, even if it is notstandard.

Predefined positioning constraintsIn order to quickly include components, it is now possible to create predefined positioning in thecomponent models using the new function Define predefined positioning in the Assembly | Definecomponent menu.Predefined positioning is a series of constraints (contact, orientation, etc.) defined in a component model.Each of the constraints have their origin in an element of the main assembly and a destination in anyelement (like the martyr parts in processes).When inserting the component, TopSolid only asks for the destination faces, since the face of origin iscolored red. It is also possible to ignore a constraint and to proceed directly to the next one.

Copy components with or without constraintsWhen copying a component that is positioned with constraints, it is now possible to copy its positionconstraints and to merge the parameters used by these constraints. This mode can be configured inComponents of the function Tools | Options.Missler Software 13


Intuitive positioning the componentsCertain components, mainly in wood, arrangement or location, are always positioned parallel orperpendicular to the ground.By way of example, furniture is always parallel to the floor and a power socket or switch is often on avertical wall. Therefore, these constraints are respected in TopSolid. It is now possible to categorize components and sub-assemblies using the context-sensitive menu of theassembly:

It is also possible to categorize one or more components of a standard by adding the followingconfiguration words in the standard configuration file (the variant and type are optional)

The component is positioned parallel to the absolute XY plane of the assembly document.Syntax:D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZP family type variant

E.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZP Tank Cylindrical 1000 Liters

The component is positioned parallel to the absolute XY plane of the assembly document.Syntax:D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZM family type variant

E.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZM Lift Hoist 5 Tons

The component is positioned perpendicular to the absolute XY plane of the assembly document.Syntax:D_COMPO_POSITION_ORTHO_Z family type variant

E.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ORTHO_Z Electricity Wall Socket

Choosing the function from the assembly context-sensitive menu

Defining the position mode

The tank can only be positioned on surfaces that are parallel to the floor.14 Missler Software


The positioning of elements by key elements has been improved in order to avoid rotations due to theposition of the cursor on the reference face. A configuration word has been added for this purpose:

Syntax:D_COMPO_FIXED_XDIRECTION 0 or 1

1: activated. 0: deactivated, behavior identical to previous versions.

The Define center of mass function in the menu Assembly | Define component has been renamedDefine mass and center of mass and can be used to override the mass of a part. This allows, forexample, standard elements to be modeled, while keeping the exact values for analyses.

Component pilotWhen entering the values of a component pilot, the MEASURE option can be used to create thedistance, length, radius or diameter parameters on the fly: Selecting two flat faces creates a Distance parameter. Selecting a linear edge creates a Length parameter. Selecting a cylindrical face or a circular edge creates a Diameter or Radius parameter. Selecting a component provides access to its pilots.

When measuring an element with the functions of the Analysis menu, the measured value is displayedin the graphical zone, which means that it is possible to add play by entering an expression with theparameter that was created.

Predefined planIt is now possible to make predefined plans using an assembly.

Sheet metal

Bending wizardA bending wizard helps to create the bending procedure for a sheet metal part by providing the means toquickly test the validity of the different solutions. It can also be used to quickly produce the workshopdocuments for bending operators.

The functions required are included in the Sheet metal | Bending wizard menu or in the Unbendingcontext.

Tools | Options

Document namesIt is now possible to predefine the default name of documents when saving them. The default name canbe defined with reference to a part, its designation, or both, or to any other property of the document,such as the supplier or contract number.Missler Software 15


Filtering materials and coatingsIn order to prohibit the use of unauthorized materials, it is now possible to choose the materials andcoatings that are displayed when defining a part, when modifying the material of a part or when selectingthe current material.

Attributes

Texture management When importing a texture, it is now possible to select the import folder (User or Group). The texture management window now has an Import texture folder... button that can be used to

import several texture files at once.

Selecting categories in Tools|Options Selecting the material: with the option Filter, only the selected categories are available.16 Missler Software


Appendix

Enhancements of TopSolidWizard It is now possible to create a loop to consecutively insert "n" components. For reference to a parameter type variables, it is now possible to assign a value directly by creating

a dialog box so that the user can assign the value manually. In order to substitute parameters in the advanced parameters of component nodes, it is possible to

retrieve a value from a list or to enter a value directly. For reference to a parameter type variables, it is possible to:

assign a default value that may be calculated, ask for the value, assign a value that is being executed (result of a calculation, value of a variable of an

enumeration (the enumeration may produce a value or the name of a parameter that can befound in the assembly document).

In the component nodes used for positioning purposes, when positioning in relation to a reference, anamed reference can be used for the destination reference.

For reference to a coordinate system type variables, it is possible to: assign a default value (a character chain), ask for the value, assign a value being executed (a character chain).Missler Software 17

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TopSolidDraft 2009: Whats New TopSolid 2009

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidDraft 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the drafting application of the TopSolidDraftsoftware: 2009 version.

Views

Assembly plans: direction of hatchIt is now possible to automatically control the direction of the hatch in cross sections. Two elements thattouch one another now have different hatches.

This function can be started when creating a view. The default value is set in Tools | Options Projection parameters for new documents without a template or in File | Property for new documentviews.There are five possible orientations, with the default values: -45, -30, 30, 45 and 60. These values can be changed in Tools | Options Projection parameters or File |Properties Projection parameters. This function only applies to parts with standard hatch. User hatchand hatch from files are not supported.20 Missler Software


Crop the projected view by its frame

The view frame is now used to limit the view. Moving the frame with the Modify element functioncan now be used to crop the view. It is still possible to return to the initial frame by editing the view in theconstruction tree and selecting the function Frame masked = Yes / No in the context-sensitive menu.

Local cross-section in an interrupted viewIt is now possible to make local cross-sections of interrupted views.

Partial cross-section of a detailed viewIt is now possible to make partial cross-sections of detailed views.Missler Software 21


Local cross-section in a detailed viewIt is now possible to make local cross-sections of detailed views.

Interrupted broken cross-sectionA broken cross-section variant with secant plans is now available. It can be used to quickly view thedrilling depths on certain parts.

When creating the cross-section, you can now ignore the odd or even segments of the cur polygon. Bydefault, the segments on which the cross-sections are made are drawn in bold mixed lines. These valuescan be configured in Tools | Options 2D view Initial values.

The conserved segments are numbered as follows: Name of the polygon 1, 2, 3, resulting in A-1, A-2,A-3,and in order to better understand the drawing, the corresponding zones on the resulting cross-section have the same numbers.22 Missler Software


Changes to view masksMasks with a closed curve can now be applied outside the curve.Moreover, notes, BOM indexes, roughness symbols, tolerance references and notes explainingdifferences can be masked or defined as masking elements.

Exception on viewsIt is now possible to create a filter by element and by type of line. In this way it is possible to displayassemblies in dotted lines, excluding a few parts.

Detailing elementsThe axes created in the model document are now automatically inserted in the SET DETAILING of thedetailing. When creating a main view, these elements can be projected using the option Project thedetailing set = YES/NO. The notes and texts can also be manually inserted in the set, in which case they are projected at thesame time as the axes.

In order to optimize the projection time, modifying the detail set does not regenerate the views, if the draft

document is updated using the PROJECT THE DETAILING SET option in the View Regenerate

or View Axes functions.

Optimization of the projection time of tappingsIn order to improve the performance when projecting parts that contain many tappings, it is possible topre-calculate the tapping forms in the template document. This pre-calculation achieves savings of morethan 50% on certain parts.Initially, the command is used in the Draft tab in the part definition window. Then, in the drafting process, it is necessary to activate the views use the pre computed tappingshapes in the 2D views- Initial values section of the File | Properties function.

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The parts with calculated drilling forms are identified by a special icon in the symbol tree.

Dimension

Turning dimensions based on coordinate dimensionsTwo new styles have been added to the Coordinates dimensions function in order to control the turningdimensions: The style (x, 2*y), where the 2nd coordinate of the point represents the diameter as a half-part

dimension. The inverted style (2*y,x)

More compact composite ordinate dimensionsIn order to optimize the space between dimensions, it is now possible to reduce the spacing factorbetween two dimension lines. In the past, this factor could not be less than twice the height of the text,which resulted in wasted space. The ideal factor is equal to the height of the text, plus twice the distancebetween the text and the dimension line.

Defining the part

Symbolic tree of the part

Setting the properties of the draft document24 Missler Software


Drilling dimensionThe texts of the drilling or knurling dimensions can now be changed. The associativity of the dimension isthen deactivated, but can be reactivated.

If an ambiguity is detected (for example when a drill hole leads to another drill hole) when creating thedrilling dimension, the different drill holes are proposed in the drop-down list.

Global dimension change

The new function Global modification in the Dimension menu can be used to copy all theparameters of a dimension (height, scale, prefix, suffix, etc.) and to apply them to one or more otherdimensions. This function is also available after having changed the appearance of a dimension with the

Modify element function.

Drilling tablesWhen defining the drilling models, it is now possible to associate an image with each drill hole. Thisimage is then used in the drill holes table. For the standard models, the images are already associated.They are available in the folder \Missler\V610\bin\drillsymbols.

Bill of material

Automatic recognition of geometrically identical partsIn the BOM, parts with the same properties we always grouped on the same line, irrespective of theirgeometry. For example, two square hollow parts with respectively one and two drill holes, were groupedtogether on the same line of the BOM. It is now possible to take account of the geometry of the partsusing the Regroup identical parts = YES / NO mode from the symbol tree of a BOM.Missler Software 25


BOM indexIt is now possible to configure the type of extremity of the BOM indexes using the Tools | Options BOM index Initial values function. For the notes, the selection becomes effective when the optionSame symbol everywhere is selected.

When numerical indices are used, it is possible to select the number to be displayed. This results in ablistering of the same size and aligns the data in the tables. This setting is also available in the functionTools | Options BOM index Initial values.

Hierarchized multi-level BOMMulti-level BOMs can now be represented in a hierarchized manner with numerical (1.1.1), alphabetical(A.B.C) or customer (1.A.1) references.26 Missler Software


Numbering of the set elements in the assembly document

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BOM with previewIt is now possible to create BOMs that contain a preview of the parts or components. The preview can beeither a prepared image (which must have the same name as the part), or a preview of the component(as displayed on inclusion). For replacement parts, it is calculated automatically.

Detailing

Justification of notesIt is now possible to manage the horizontal alignment of notes.

Title blockThe dimensions of a subassembly can now be retrieved in a title block.

Interfaces In the 32-bit version, the new Google Sketchup interface allows for the import of .skp files. The Acrobat PDF3D interface has been improved and can now import textures and draft documents. The Catia V5 Spatial interface now allows for the retrieval of drilling functions (Product

Manufacturing Information). This module is optional.

HelpThe help module produced by our partner ENI is now available in the Guide function in the Help menu.28 Missler Software

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidMold 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the TopSolidMold software: 2009 version.

Join plane / Printouts

Managing join plane line and surface entitiesPreviously, it was necessary to take great care when designing join plane surfaces. Once these surfaceswere created, we recommended that you sew them together, in batches, in order to check the edges andto detect any holes that may exist in the surfaces of the join plane. It was also difficult to manage thedisplay of the lines of join planes.

Now, the icon offers new possibilities. Thanks to a new dialog box, you can now manage thedisplay, assignment and verification of join plane surface assemblies.

When the join plane surfaces are created, they are automatically assigned to a set that is dedicated tothe creation of a cavity block. Various buttons provide access to the main functions that are required forthe quick and reliable management of your elements:

Zoom on selected element (part, surfaces, set of surfaces)

Show/Hide allocated join plane surfaces

Add surfaces to a set of surfaces allocated to a cavity block

Remove surfaces from a set of surfaces allocated to a cavity block

Show/Hide part(s)

Add parts to be injected to create a cavity block

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Show/Hide the join planes You can use the "check" zone to make all necessary check for the continuation of your study. Dedicatedicons can be used to zoom on elements and to delete them if they are not necessary for your project.The configuration parameters of edges can be accessed in Tools | Options | Cavity blocks | Problemsdisplay.

Indent factorThe indent factor can now be expressed as a %, and no longer simply as a decimal value. You can selectthis setting in Tools | Options | General | General.

Designing join planesIn view of the existence of a set of join planes, the SEW button has been replaced by a QUIT button.When you quit the (internal or external) surface creation, the software allocates the surfaces in this set.

Movement

Creation wizardPreviously, it was possible to apply movement components (slide, guide rail, locking heel, angular pin)

one by one. Now, there is a wizard that enables you: to choose your components in one go and to apply the movement set, once the types of assembly

have been chosen, to adjust the parameters in the wizard, in order to optimize your values, to save your user configurations and reuse them in another project.

Mold base

Orientation of the mold baseIt is now possible to place the mold base on a "turned" reference and to manage specific orientations ofthe mold base. The reference on the screen is now the tool reference rather than the mold basereference.Missler Software 31


Modification of the tool referenceWhile this reference can be oriented, it can also be eccentric from the middle of the mold base. Thismakes it easier to position components in many types of design.

Mold base parameters

The Modify mold base parameters function can be used in the Mold base context to quicklymodify the opening travel of the mold and the ejection travel. In this way, it is easier to act on themovements of the mold.The orientation in relation to the absolute reference and the offset of the tool reference in relation to themold base center can also be controlled at this point.

Regulation

Regulation managementYou can now group the regulation circuits, assign drill holes to a circuit and perform common regulationoperations using a dialog box:

Zoom on selected element (circuit or regulation)

Reverse direction of drill holes

Visualize the selected element (circuit or regulation)

Modify the selected element (circuit or regulation)

Check collision

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The regulation parameters (attributes, dimensions, options) can also be accessed in this window. It is now possible to rename the regulation circuits when creating them or in the management

window. It is also possible to group or ungroup the regulation circuits in this window by simple drag and drop.

Dimensions The additional length is now accessible as a parameter. It is now possible to pilot the depth of drill holes at the tip. You can now manage regulation drill holes that open up on both sides.

Components

Collision checkCollision checks between components have been improved in a number of ways: Collisions are no longer calculated only for the body of the components, but also for their processes. The results are now more visual, so that collision elements can be identified immediately. Regulation also benefits from the improvements to collision check.

Attribution managementIt is now possible to manage the default attributes (level, color, transparency) by component, rather thanby family of component. You can select this setting in Tools | Options | Mold components | Properties.

Multiple control of drilling processesIn preceding versions, it was possible to configure the default values of components sets. However, incertain cases, it can be useful to make local changes to certain parameters of certain drill holes.

Using the Multiple modification of drill holes , which can be accessed from the Managementcontext, it is now possible to change several drill holes at the same time, plate by plate and according tothe components that generated these drill holes.

Modification of machining processesIt is now possible, in Tools | Options | Mold components | Machining process, to define a list ofTopSolidCam processes that are applicable to the machining operations generated by a component. Inthis way, you prepare a list of processes that can be used in the mold environment, depending on theMissler Software 33


plates. Once the component has been inserted, the Modify process function can be used toassign the right TopSolidCam process to the TopSolidMold machining operation from the predefined list.This function also features an option to process all the drill holes in the project.

New componentsNew components have been added to the libraries, especially for the following standards: Meusburger Rabourdin DME Inch Progressive Inch

Collaborative workYou can now work as a team simultaneously on the same project.

This allows you you to share the work on different parts of the mold between colleagues. Each teammember works on a file containing the parts that have been assigned to him. The coherence of theproject is managed and checked by a master document.

Sharing workThe software is flexible enough to allow for all types of organization. You can choose the subassembliesthat are shared between the different designers: Injection / ejection / movements Mold base / molding parts / feed Inserts + associated movements / molding parts / mold base etc.The distribution is not rigid, since the users have permanent access to all the elements of the mold. Theorganization can be changed at any time.34 Missler Software


Simultaneous workSimultaneous work on the mold by viewing an assembly context in order to check the work done by otherdesigners in a synchronization phase. In this way, several people can handle the same part at the sametime.

Remote sharingThe on-demand synchronization system between the different workstations allows for working in anenvironment that can be temporarily desynchronized. Users then work remotely on an image of theproject (when traveling, outside the design office, etc.) and synchronize their work with the rest of theproject as soon as they return to the design team.A general assembly is available at all times to completely assemble the project in order to check andview the results of each user and to provide a reference for drafting and machining.

Mold document TopSolidViewer

Viewing the mold elementsThe mold elements display window is now accessible in TopSolidViewer for the easier handling ofdesigns in this module.

TopSolidElectrode

Data management The electrode data is now managed uniformly. All the data can be used and exported from the DGI

data table. Data is now managed by gap value. In this way, different parameters can be assigned for each of

your electrodes (rough, semi-finished, finished).

Theoretical positionIt is now possible to view the electrodes in the theoretical position. In this way, you can check their plungeand project the electrodes onto the draft. This view of the theoretical electrodes is also possible with your2D drawings.Missler Software 35

TopSolid 2009 TopSolidMold 2009: Whats New36 Missler Software

TopSolidProgress 2009: Whats New TopSolid 2009

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidProgress 2009: Whats New

This document sums up improvements added in TopSolid'Progress 2009 version.

Part preparation

Leading surface - lateral extensionA new option is available: lateral extension. This allows extending both extremities faces of leadingsurface. This is particularly useful used in combination with unstamping on leading surfaces.

Edge path selection mode has been improved

A new selection mode is available in functions that need to select an edge path.It is possible to create anedge path by only selecting its key edges. Application will select missing ones. Edge path extremities arenow displayed, helping user to detect eventual holes in path.

Parts with null internal bend radius managementSometimes, parts are designed with no internal bend radius (this case often happens with connectingparts). Unbending, loss computations and bending operations have been adapted to comply with such apart.38 Missler Software


Strip design

Deep drawn parts managementNew functionalities and components have been added to allow strip design for deep drawnparts manufacturing.

A new function is available: Deep Draw Wizard. This wizard helps user to compute the needed num-ber of steps to shape part, as well as minimum diameters of each step.

User can configure wizard from his own data: reducing coefficients according to material and thic-kness

A new function allows you to easily create a deep drawn part: Deep Drawn Part. Part can be definedfrom cylindrical tool dimensions or from a shape for more complex parts.Missler Software 39


New components aimed to deep drawn parts strip design are available:

Strip definition: Stations boundaries with profileIt is now possible to define station boundaries around the imported unbended part using a profile byoption called contour curve.

This is particularly useful to define accurately part position in strip. 40 Missler Software


For example, it is possible to dimension station boundaries referring to part's geometries.

Strip operations

Strip coloring deactivationIt is possible to deactivate operations coloring of each type of faces of the strip (operated, lateral orpiloting faces).

Update blocking for stationsWith Modify function, it is possible to temporarily block the update of strip stations from a selectedstation. This new functionality is really useful to optimize computation times when a strip modification isneeded.Indeed, when it is necessary to create several operations in a row on a single station, update will bedelayed.

Die Base

Vertical spacesA new standard component has been added to create an empty space between plates if needed.

It is possible to combine this new option with boundary curves creationto design stations adapted to highly nested parts.Missler Software 41


A typical case for this functionality can be found for die sets with cleats and scrap shooting plates.

Components

Components preview for creationIn dynamic mode, a preview of component is shown. The coordinate system choice is made easier.

Hitching automationIt is possible to identify main faces of tool with function Shape | Mechanical/Other operations | Name. These faces will be proposed when it is interesting to select them (distance measure for components,non standard punches allocating face).

Reproduce functionThis new function allows to copy, from a template component, some of its characteristics and to reportthem on a selection of components to modify. 42 Missler Software


Punches & dies

Centered cutting waveIt is now possible to create a centered cutting wave, positive or negative.

Fixing key grooveIt is now possible to create a groove for a fixing key on all punches types.

Overbending management The overbending on profile function can now consider the k factor in modes in which length should be

kept. An unrolling mode has been added to this function.Missler Software 43


Overbending management by shiftingBending punches and dies now propose a new way to manage overbending: machining shift.

Clearances

Clearance function has been rewrittenSelection of concerned faces has been improved (associative loop selection). Furthermore, it is nowpossible to apply, complementarily to main clearance, several local clearances. Different treatments forblended faces are available and help to keep their value or to suppress them.

Clearance on profileThis function can modify a profile in a similar way that the Clearances function do. Target profile can bedirectly modified or can be duplicated before modification.

Finish die clearingIt is possible to add vertical fillets for rectangular or square pockets.

Corner reliefThis new function allows user to easily create typical wire machinings for corner treatment (fillet, chamfer,circular corner relief (centered or not)).

Corner relief samples in insert pockets in die plate.44 Missler Software


Tools

Visualisation dialog boxWith Tools | Options, it is now possible to activate BOM index displaying in visualisation dialog box.

Drafting

Aligned sectionA new option in this function helps to create a setting up view for components.Missler Software 45


Drills tableSome improvements were done for drill tables: lines grouping for a single machining, drilling typedisplayed with symbols.

TopSolid'Progress and TopSolid'WireIt is now possible to manage push pointing diameter in Machining properties function. This mechanismis now supported on slave parts.46 Missler Software

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidWood 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the TopSolidWood software: 2009 version.

Control of part reversal for machining

When defining the part, it is now possible to enter a second positioning face in the export for themachining of parts.

The following option is used to adjust the behavior of the software when both faces of the part to beexported are machined.

Mode: one machining fileAll the operations that are known by the interface are exported in the machining file.

Mode: two machining filesThe software creates two programs. The operations are sorted and exported according to their referenceface (top/bottom) in order to control the reversal of the part.By default, lateral operations are exported to the first program.

If the user wants to generate a reversal, the automatic reversal method of the part must be configuredbeforehand in Tools | Options | TopSolidWood Configuration | Machining. 48 Missler Software


Machining processes for design functions

It is now possible to associate a machining process with one of the following functions

(Molding, Groove, Fold, Tenon, Mortise).

Even if it only corresponds to one CAD/CAM text, a machining process is a set of settings and strategiesthat are applied to an operation in TopSolidWoodCam.

Categorizing wood operations in the CAD/CAM software considerably optimizes the handling operationsand the time required to create the machining file in TopSolidWoodCam.

The list of processes is created in TopSolidWoodCam in Tools | Options | TopSolidWoodCamConfiguration | Processes. A "top.mac" file is generated in your (LOCAL or GROUP) configuration. Bydefault "C:MisslerConfig".

Machining nestingsWhen parts are nested, it is now possible to export the assembly of nested parts.The software to be used is selected in Wood | Nestings | Automatic nesting machining in the windowshown below.Missler Software 49


Exporting and machining assemblies of partsAssemblies and subassemblies can now be selected when exporting to the machining software(WoodWOP, PanelCAM, Xilog +, Interfaces dxf 2d).

The notion of a panel entity can be directly exported to the corresponding software in order to create themachining program.

It is also possible to export existing assemblies and subassemblies.

Associating a tool number with an operationThis new function is used to assign a tool number to one or more selected operations according tocertain criteria (Type of selection).

Even if it is not used by the CAD/CAM software, the tool number data is exported to the machiningsoftware (excluding TopSolid WoodCam) so that the tool can be selected in the machine tool holder.This applies to molding, counter-molding, grooving, folding, pocket and drilling operations.

A virtual calibration operation is created for each part.

There are four possible selections: select manually, select all operations, select operations with thesame tool number and select operations of the same type.

The tool number can be defined when creating a tool (Define | Define tool option).

It can also be modified later on in the tree containing all the shaping tools ("Change tool number"context-sensitive menu).

For operations performed with shaping tools, the number of the shaping tool is the initial tool number.

All operations performed in the current document are available for selection, while other operations canonly be selected if they have a tool number. In this way, an operation in a component that does not havea tool number cannot be selected in the assembly.

In certain cases, the driven point in the CAD/CAM software is different from a driven point on themachine. Right-click on the tool in the construction tree to specify the driven point when machining.50 Missler Software


Molding on closed contoursWhen molding on a closed path, the origin of the calibration was initially made automatically on one ofthe angles of the part.

It is now possible to change the point of origin of the path. This change is made by right-clicking in thetrees context-sensitive menu and selecting "Modify origin" on the path.'

TopSolidWoodCam export, configuration of the .bom fileThe BOM file for multi-machining of parts in TopSolidWoodCam can be defined in 'Tools | Options |TopWood Configuration | Files | Sort for selection of parts | TopSolid'WoodCam Export'.

This file is used to group parts together or to distinguish them by the BOM before selecting for export toTopSolidWoodCAM.

DecoupAidPro/Windec exportThe distinction is made between the two interfaces by selecting the format in Tools | Options |TopWood Configuration | DecoupAidPro/Windec Configuration'.

The application linked to each of the interfaces is also selected in Tools | Options | TopWoodConfiguration | Files | Applications'.

For both interfaces, the reference of the stock model is exported instead of the material, if it exists. If not,the material is exported (as in 6.9).For DecoupAidPro, the thickness data is also exported.

Adding variables in WoodWOPIt is now possible to define and export a list of optional variables in Woodwop. These variables are defined in:Missler Software 51


Tools | Options | TopWood Configuration | Machining | WoodWOP Configuration'".

Export to TrivisoFrom version 6.10, it has been possible to export data (designation, dimensions, edges, part geometry,etc.) to Triviso.The export is configured in Tools | Options | TopWood Configuration | Triviso.

Configuration of exports to optimization software from Tools | OptionsExports to optimization software (DecoupAidPro/Windec, OptiCoupe, Profit-Coupe and Ardis) can nowbe configured in Tools | Options.

Two new folders have been added: a Machining folder containing the machining software (PanelCam,WoodWop and Xilog) and a Cutting off folder containing the optimization software.

Codification of laminatesLike for the codification of edges, it is now possible to codify laminates by material, coating and52 Missler Software

thickness.


Laminates are codified in the Laminate configuration tab, which is in Tools | Options | TopWoodConfiguration | Edge/Laminate.Two additional axes (Axes 5 and 6) are used to define the top and bottom faces of the part.

This codification can be retrieved in the BOM in order to simplify the installation of laminates by the Paneland Laminate functions.

It also facilitates the selection of laminates when using the laminate editor in the panel and laminatefunctions.

In the panel function, a new section at the bottom of the "Edge creation wizard" of the panel function canbe used to install laminates.

In the laminate function, the manual laminate placement function features new options to select thelaminate to be applied.

Associations for translations:A mapping table between the dimensions and character chains can be defined in order to translate thecodifications.

If the codification of the edge retrieves its height or the thickness for the laminate, the value is replacedby the translation.

Laminate configurationThe new version of TopSolidWood 2009 includes laminate configuration.Missler Software 53


Like edge configuration, it is used to select laminates according to certain criteria in order to make localchanges in the design document.

The window has two tabs (List of parts and Laminate to apply). The first is used to select the laminates to be modified (see the different methods to select in the

TopSolidWood on-line help). The second is used to select a new laminate to be applied (the laminate can be chosen by

codification or manually).

Selecting edge coveringsIn the new version of TopSolid, the edge creation wizard has been enhanced to quickly select thecovering edge and the covered edge.

The lines "Covering long side" and "Covering small side" have been added.

In the old version, when the "Covering/Covered" function was selected, the long side was "covering" bydefault and it had to be changed to "covered" manually.

The covering small side can now be selected in a single click.54 Missler Software


Components remaining serial after insertionWhen an assembly is serial, local machining of a part is applied to all the parts in the assembly.Take the example of a serial laminate panel. If a drill hole is made on the top, the two laminates and thesupport are drilled, otherwise only the top laminate is drilled.

It is now possible to manage the notion of serial parts after inclusion in an assembly.

Selection by propertiesA new selection criterion is available for the following functions:

Material editor

Machining exports

Multi-draft

Nesting

This enhancement means that standard or user-defined properties can be used as selection criteria.

User properties are created in the properties editor: Attribute | Property | Property editor. They can beused to enrich and refine the selection.

Changes to the miter cut functionThe miter cut function has been enhanced in the new version with the automatic selection of directions. A new AUTOMATIC or MANUAL appears at the start of the function.

In automatic mode, the axes are defined automatically, but they can be changed before the cut isvalidated.

Changes to the groove and fold functionsIt is now possible to apply a tool vertical radius that is different from the tool radius in the groove and foldfunctions.

The tool vertical radius is set in the advanced options >> after having selected the reference face and theedge for the path.

A new function (Use tool vertical radius) is therefore available in the advanced options.Missler Software 55


By default, this option is set to "No". If it is set to "Yes", it is then possible to enter the tool vertical radius.

In this way, it is possible to make grooves and folds with a tool diameter of 20mm, but with, for example,a tool vertical radius of 2mm.

Realistic renderingIt is now possible to work in realistic rendering mode with TopSolid.

Changes to File/PropertiesFunction: File | Properties | TopSolidWood PropertiesWhen the options are set in Tools | Options | TopWood Configuration, it is possible to retrieve this data inthe document using File | Properties. They apply to the codification of the edges and laminates. Thesecodifications are retrieved using the "Initialize list" command.

Configuration of multi-draftingIt is now possible to apply the multi-drafting settings from the template document.

In the template document, open TopSolidWood from File | Properties .Each template document can now be customized, allowing users to create a series of multi-draftingdocuments to meet their own needs.

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Retrieval of the dimensions of an assembly in a title blockWhen inserting parameters from the Wood | Insert parameters function in the title block, usingdimension data will allow the dimensions of the projected element to be retrieved on all the newtemplates.

In this way, drafting a part will display its usage, that of the entire piece of furniture and its dimensions.

Interchanging subassembliesIt is now possible to interchange subassemblies, even if they are not standard components.Use the Modify element function on the assembly to be interchanged.

Note: interchangeability between two files is only possible if the naming rules of the different elementsare obeyed.

Regrouping identical partsIn a BOM, parts with the same properties were regrouped on the same line, irrespective of theirgeometry.It is now possible to take account of the geometry of the parts using the Regroup identical parts = YES/ NO mode from the symbol tree of a BOM.Missler Software 57


Improving the driver parametersWhen entering the values of a component driver, the new MESURE option can be used to create thedistance, length, radius or diameter parameters by selecting the faces or edges of the parts in thedocument.

Selecting two flat faces creates a Distance parameter. Selecting a linear edge creates a Length parameter. Selecting a cylindrical face or a circular edge creates a Diameter or Radius parameter. Selecting a component provides access to its pilots.

Since, when measuring an element with the functions of the Analysis menu, the measured value isdisplayed in the graphical zone, it is possible to add play by entering an expression with the parameterthat was created. In this case an indent of 30mm from the measurement is applied.

Predefined positioning constraintsIn order to quickly include components, it is now possible to create predefined positioning in thecomponent models using the new function Define predefined positioning in the Assembly | Definecomponent menu.

Predefined positioning is a series of constraints (contact, orientation, etc.) defined in a component model.

Each of the constraints have their origin in an element of the main assembly and a destination in anyelement (like the martyr parts in processes).When inserting the component, it is possible to select one of the pre-defined positions, at which point thesoftware (the origin face is colored red) only asks for the destination faces according to the selectedposition.

Copying components with or without constraintsWhen copying a component that is positioned with constraints, it is now possible to copy its positionconstraints and to merge the parameters used by these constraints.58 Missler Software


The component copy proposes to merge certain values and to use the same position as the copiedcomponent (Position of the copied component), plus the list of pre-defined positions, if the user wantsto use another position.

The need to specify again the positioning face(s) using (SAME DESTINATION) or to manually specifythe new geometry using (IGNORE CONSTRAINT).

Intuitive positioning of componentsCertain components, mainly in wood and fittings, are always positioned parallel or perpendicular to theground.

By way of example, furniture is always parallel to the floor and a power socket or switch is often on avertical wall. Therefore, these constraints are respected in TopSolid.

It is now possible to categorize components.Locally by right-clicking on the main assembly and "DEFINING POSITIONING MODE". Or in the configuration file of the standard using the following configuration words (the variant and typeare optional):

This configuration file is called lib.cfg and must be created at the root of the standard .

Positioning of the component in the Z+ axis in relation to the absolute reference.Syntax: D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZP family type variantE.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZP Fitting Furniture 1-door box.

Positioning of the component perpendicularly in relation to the absolute reference.Syntax: D_COMPO_POSITION_ORTHO_Z family type variantE.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ORTHO_Z Fitting Decoration Switch.

Positioning of the component in the Z- axis in relation to the absolute reference.Syntax: D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZM family type variantE.g. D_COMPO_POSITION_ON_ZM Fitting Decoration Ceiling lightMissler Software 59


Note: intuitive positioning does not prevent the component from being positioned on faces other thanthose declared in the configuration file. The selection echo on the other faces remains active, but theconfiguration word disables dynamic previews on other faces.

Moreover, the dynamic positioning of components by key points has been improved in order to avoidrotations due to the position of the cursor on the reference face. A configuration word has been added forthis purpose:

Syntax: D_COMPO_FIXED_XDIRECTION 0 or 1 1: activated.0: deactivated, behavior identical to previous versions.

Material filteringIt is now possible to only view the commonly used materials and coatings in filtered mode.The materials to be filtered are selected in Tools | Options | Material filteringBy default, materials are not filtered. In filtered mode, only the materials selected in Tools | Options |Material filtering are displayed, when materials can be selected using the "Filter" option, like in theWood | Define part function.

Texture management and importsIt is now possible to use the notion of a Group.60 Missler Software


A new texture import mode can be used to create all the images in a folder.

When the folder is specified, the software imports and creates as many textures as there are images inthe selected folder.

Two two texture import modes (Fixed size or Resolution) check the dimensions of the textures.

With Fixed size, the user defines the size and with Resolution the size is measured in relation to theresolution.

Automatic numbering of an assemblyProjects can now be numbered automatically on multiple layers according to a definition.

Remember that numbering is performed in Assembly | Number set automatically or from the tree byright-clicking on the line of the assembly.

Example of custom numbering. 1.A.

Images in a BOMA new column in the BOM can be used to insert images associated with an element.

Formatting the name of the design documentIt is now possible to predefine the default name of documents when saving them.

Document names are configured in Tools | Options | TopWood Configuration | Document | Save-Directories.

The default name can be defined by the designation of the assembly, its reference, or any other propertyof the document, such as the supplier or contract number.Missler Software 61


It can also include various data, such as the designation and the reference.

Multi-document BOMIt is now possible to create BOMs including several documents (top).Selection of the code and drivers for each selected document.At the start of the BOM function, the user has a range of options. Select "Multi-files".

In the "File path" column, enter the path of the file containing the assembly to be inserted in the BOM.The "Number" column is used to choose the number of the assembly. It is also possible to use the code and drivers of the selected file.

Once the assemblies have been selected, save a .top file containing all the assemblies.

Exporting and importing projects

Function: File | Export project This function can be used to include all the documents linked to a project (sub-assemblies, parts,components, drawings, materials, textures and fonts) and to import them on another workstation. Thisfunction is designed to make it easier to exchange projects.

Function: File | Import project This function retrieves all the exported data (materials, textures, standard components, etc.) and insertsthem in the TopSolid configuration.

When importing project data, the existing data can be kept or overwritten. This applies to standardcomponents, materials, textures and hatch patterns.

Configuring the bill of material indexThe configuration of the BOM index has been improved in Tools | Options | Bill of material index |Initial values. A list of options for the extremities of arrows and a "Same symbol everywhere" tick boxhave been added.The BOM bubbles can also be configured so that they are all the same size and the data in the tablescan be aligned using the "Number of figures to display" option.

Google Sketchup import Google Sketchup files (extension .skp) can be opened in TopSolid. The import creates a set of surfacesand not a solid.62 Missler Software

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidCam 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the machining application of TopSolidCamsoftware in 2009 release.

ErgonomicsMost of the dialog boxes can be resized. However, some specific dialog boxes and the tool choice dialogbox do not change.

Cycles

General A new option allows holes search which are hidden by the part itself. This improvement is very conve-

nient for very big parts like machines structure (frames, mechanically welded parts, etc.).

On features analysis and cylinders analysis, the user can set filters to reduce the list of the displayedelements.

On manual cycle operations, the picking doesnt highlight the profiles which arent circular and thefaces which are planar or spherical.

On manual cycle operations, the user can pick an existing operation to get its geometry. 64 Missler Software


Features analysisSome features which have geometric components which are not machinable are automatically grey outto avoid the creation of cycle operations.

Back spot-facing Indexed tools are supported. The tools shift, the rotation direction and the different movements are

automatically calculated.

The stock is updated and the verify option are available on back spot-facing.Missler Software 65


Drilling Automatic detection of holes crossing to be able to modify the tool feed rate when the tool reaches the

areas where the holes are crossing. This technological avoids tools breaking and is very useful formoulds makers.

3/4 DrillingA specific drilling operation has been added. This cycle operation enables drilling of regular holes with ?drilling tools.

Drilling with staggered toolsThe choice of the driven point has been improved to be independent of the diameter which is used formachine.66 Missler Software


2D Milling

Approaches and retracts The user can define customized approaches and retracts.Theses approaches and retracts tool paths

are designed through parameterised TopSolid'Design files with specific parameters.

Specific approaches and retracts for TopSolidWoodCam application has been added.

Multiples contouringIt is now possible to sort tool paths according some optimization criterias (shortest, zigzag, squarecycle).

Breaking angleIt is now possible to sort produced operations to get the shortest tool path.

Tangential feed ratesWhen feed rates on approaches and retracts are defined, these values arent modified if peripheral feedrate is selected on the main contouring operation.

Helical contouringIn some particular cases (helical contouring on cylinders or circles), the definition of retract points isavailable. Missler Software 67


3D Milling

GeneralTransparency colour planes allow visualization of the machinable areas.

Tool length managementA very deep tool path can be splitted in many portions according the utile length of the tools. InTopSolidCam 2009, it is possible to use more than 2 tools. It was not the case before. It is also possibleto set new cutting conditions at the same time.

Roughing, Undercut roughing, Z Level, Planar faces machiningThe utile length management has been modified to take account of the real shape of the link.

RoughingIt is possible to set specific feed rates for approaches and retracts.

Finishing (Parallel plane, Z Level, Projected pocketing, radial parallel plane & 3D contouring)Staggered tools are supported.Staggered tools are supported. This new improvement was in test for betausers in TopSolidCam 2008. 68 Missler Software


4&5D Milling

4 axis roughingCreation of a new module which enables automatic roughing 4 axis operations on parts like extrusionscrews, impellers and similar.

Swarf machining & 5 axis contouring On 5axis head/head machines and for closed tool paths, automatic choice of the starting point to be

able to machine parts in one round. This avoids to reach an angular stoke before the end of the ope-ration (Case A becomes case B).

Possibility to set the angular solution which must be used on the first point of the tool path. The head/head machines which have stoke values bigger than one round are supported. Missler Software 69


5 axis contouring A new option enables sinusoidal movement of the tool, along the tool path. In aeronautical area,

when users machines carbon fibbers material, this allows to use all the utile length of the tool and toreduce tool costs.

A new option enables to set feed rates values according of the colour of the support faces. 70 Missler Software


Turning

Roughing It is now possible to make roughing operations by using a milling tool (like an automatic 4 axis operation). It is very convenient for roughing on big parts with high depth passes.

Contouring For the function finishing faces & diameters , a new parameter enables to set if fillets are linked to thefaces or to the cylinders.

Plunge roughingChip breaker option has been added on all the passes of the plunge roughing operation. The user canset different depth and feed rates values.

Groove The user can set the radial pass depth. Before, that value was defined by the wide of the groove insertonly.

Axial & radial drillings A new option enables to set the direction (clockwise, counter clockwise and automatic) of the axial

and radial drilling operations. It is now possible to edit the direction of drilling for through holes (from outside or from outside).

Axial pocketingTopological and on profiles axial open pocketing operation has been added.

Tool movementsA new option enables to define how the geometry must be defined when the user is working on theopposite side of the rotation axis. Missler Software 71


Dynamic collisions It is now possible to check collisions with the chuck when it is rotating or not.

VerifyIntegration of the version 6.5 of MachineWorks which reduces memory needs during solids calculations(creation, saving or loading).

PropagationsA new option enables to create WCSs by copy in translation. It is like a circular array but linear !

Processes

AssociationsImprovement of the links between features and machining to be able to manage axial, radial and wireEDM processes.

Drilling by contouring a circleAccording to the size of the diameter on a hole, this one can be drilled or contoured.The contouringoperation is a milling operation. To simplify the process creation, the contouring of a circle has beenadded in the drilling operations list. It is much easier to define this kind of process. Approaches and links movements (F4) A comment has been added on movements to know if they are in RTCP mode. A button has been added to display the security block. In the operations manager, it is now possible to replace an approach method by another. Possibility to move the tool or the part in the direction of the machine axis. Possibility to edit the movement to the tool change point even if this movement is not shown in the

operations manager (Shift F4)

Machine A list of tool holders which are able to work on a part holder has been added. Element definitions have been added to manage removable tool holders. An option to read names and groups from machines files has been added.

Operations manager According to the part WCS, it is possible to know the minimal values of the Z coordinate of the opera-

tions plan. It is possible to create, edit and delete operations propagations directly from the contextual menu of

the operations manager. The total time displayed in the operations manager is taking account of the tool change time defined

in the machine. It is possible to edit the WCS and the tool of an operation without editing the operation itself. 72 Missler Software


DocumentsAddition of the variable depth_type_str to define the drill depth type (utile, tip, gauge).

TopToolIt is now possible to export TopTool Database in an explicit format compatible with Excel readers.

ConfigurationPossibility to set the default values of the parameters which are displayed in the dialog boxes from thedialog boxes themselves. Missler Software 73

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TopSolid 2009 TopSolidSheetMetal 2009: Whats New

This document describes the improvements made to the sheetmetal application of TopSolidSheetMetalsoftware in 2009 release.

Common part Punching - Cutting

Create oriented part This is a new function in the menu File in the Part document that let to prepare in advance a part atdifferent orientations in order to do that the part evacuation will be at the good position.

Example:A PCH given part named 675348.pch machined on Finn Power with unloading at bottom right. This fileis linked to drawing TOP file 675348.top.

To create the part turned at 90, call the function in the menu File of the part document :

The system create the file 675348#R=90.pch and display it on screen. The PCH file is linked to theinitial TOP file 675348.top with a transformation of 90.76 Missler Software


All the machinings are copied by default, but it is possible to modify machinings locally and particularlythe unloading position.

The number of orientations is not limited. The different orientations are stored in the original PCH file.

When the function is run again on the same file, the questions bar like gollowing let to the user to knowthe oriented parts previously created and manage them.

Example of rectangular nesting of the part with rotation liberties of 0 and 90:

When the nesting will put a part at a given orientation, it will search if the part as been created at thisgiven orientation at it will use the corresponding file xxxxx#R=yyy.pch.Missler Software 77


Even if the file linked is the file named 675348#R=90.pch, only the only part reference 675348 isdisplayed in the part list nested (for the quantities of parts management).

If the part has not been defined to the given orientation on the nesting, the system takes back the originalPCH file and applies the orientation transformation to all the machinings.

Automatic marking / lettering of partsLet to do automatic marking / lettering of the parts of the nesting, for punching or laser cutting regardingto the machine (marking or cutting). A new " linked action associated to nesting " will make thesesmachinings.

The lettering is set at the centre or on one of the 4 corners of the part and it takes the orientation of thenested part. When the user wants to put the text on one of the corners of the part, the geometry of theexternal contour is taken into account and also the holes of the part. If no solution is found, the lettering isset at the centre of the part.78 Missler Software


See configuration in Tools | Options.

For combined machines, a supplementary option let to choose the used technology to create the letterings (Punch /Cut).

Building the letterings during the nestingA link action in the tasks manager and in the nesting order will build the letterings of the parts.

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Modification of the text with the modification key functionIIt is now possible to set the position of origin point of the text at the centre of the text itself.

Reach a given waste rate in complex nestingDuring complex nesting, it is possible to set a given waste rate to reach for each sheet ; the system willtry to reach this waste rate for each sheet while decreasing the rotation step of all the parts that areallowed to be rotated.80 Missler Software


Configuration of the function:

Packing the last sheet (complex nesting)During the complex nesting, the last sheet is realized with the straight front strategy when the waste ratebecomes greater than the maximum defined in the nesting order.But sometimes, the straight front strategy leaves too much material and it is difficult to build the cut of theremaining waste.

This new method of nesting is applied to the last sheet.The compute of the waste has changed (to find if the sheet is going to be nested with straight frontstrategy) : in previous versions, the compute of the waste rate was done on exact surface of the parts(with holes) ; now the compute of the waste is done with external only external contours of the parts(without the holes).

Default value in Tools | Options

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The configuration is done per machine in the Default nesting parameters.

It is possible to change the default value in the nesting order itself.82 Missler Software


"Maximum number of different parts per sheetThis new function let the capability to configure (in Tools | Options) the maximum number of differentparts on a sheet and it is possible to adjust this number in the complex nesting order dialog box.Missler Software 83


Local adjust in the nesting order dialog box.

Default nesting parametersIn complex nesting, the packing with the strategy Maximum Fill nesting is always in the Optimalpacking mode when a new nesting order is created. 84 Missler Software


Now, it is possible to force (or not) this data in the default parameters of the machine.

Adjust of the step of the sheet configurationLet the user to configure in Tools | Options the value of the adjust step of the sheet displayed by defaultduring the modification of the sheet with the key.

Function to manage manually the working areas This new function is used to: the manual creation of the working areas taking in account eventually of the backward shift (on some

machines) to visualize the first area the tuning of the clamps positions in a given area that is not specially the first area

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the settings of a given number of area for each part

The SHIFT button is used to set the position of the jacks (or the head) and also to set the shift value toaccess to the area given in the combo.

If the area is number 1, this shift will be a backward shift (negative value).

The jacks are on cursor mouse.Click at the chosen position.

All the machine elements are on the cursor mouse and also all the accessibility areas of punching,cutting and taping areas (eventually). It is also possible to input the value with keyboard (unit length is theone in the current document)

The button CLAMPS POSITIONS is used to set the clamps position. In the area number 1, it is possibleto change the visualization of the clamps security areas.

The button ADD / REMOVE A ZONE is used to add or remove a given area.To add a new area, click at the chosen position where the shift area will be created. The shift line isdisplayed on the cursor mouse and click the end position.

The combo is changed to next area:

Use now the button SHIFT to tune the jacks position and the shift value to go from area 1 to area 2.

The button PARTS IN ZONE is used to set the working area on the parts.

Set the working area of each part of the nestingIn a nesting of different parts on a sheet that needs shifts, some parts will be cut by a shift line. Actually, itis possible to finish the sequences of a part cut by a shift line, but the machinings are always done in thearea before the shift.86 Missler Software


This new function is used to force the machining of each part in a given area, and then to decide that allthe machinings of a given part cut by a shift line, will be done together in the area on the left or on theright of the shift line.

To force the part to be done completely in the area on the right of the shift line call the function Workingzone of parts.

Trapp door visualisationThis news is used to have a best control of the evacuation of the part, using the trapp door visualizationin the dialog box of modification of a punching or cutting.

By default, only this punch will be done in the left area.

Select the numero of the area and select the parts to "set" in this area (by selection)

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Example:

The trapp door is visualized in thin dash yellow on the last punch done just before the evacuation. The trapp door is visualized in thick orange after the shift for fill down the part (value given by the shift

in dialog box). The read arrow shows the shift vector.

Note:The visualization is up-to-date when the user changes of trapp door (in combo), when the userchanges the value of the shift, and also when the start angle is changed for circles. When the trapp dooris changed, the start angle for circles is automatically computed to have the best position of the punchwhere is set the evacuation, to be optimal regarding to the trapp door configuration.

Additional information in the Operations order of the simulation In the dialog box of operations order using the operations display Complete, the parts that use a

given tool or a given kind of cutting are now displayed in a list in the group box Strategy.

A new button Details of cutting operation is used to visualize in a special dialog box the differentsequences grouped in a given operation. This is only possible in display mode Complete and only on88 Missler Software


combined machines.

Draft operator card and draftingWhen the same name is kept for a part from its creation until the machining, it is possible that the draftoperator card has the same name as the drafting of the part :

Example.TOP (3D sheet metal part and its 2D unfold)Example.DFT (Drafting of the sheet metal part)Example.PCH (Punching / Cutting of the part alone)Example.MEG (Nesting of the part)

Example.ISO (NC file)Example.CAR (Text operator card)Example.DFT (Draft operateur card)In the previous versions, during the creation of the operator card, the drafting file was replaced, becauseit had the same name.

To make difference between draft operator card and part drafting, it is now possible to add automaticallythe string of characters to the name of the draft operator card (see Tools | Options).Missler Software 89


With this configuration, the draft operator card will be: Example_.DFT

Note:This traitment is not done on file created from nest orders (numbered):Order#steel#10#01.megOrder#steel#10#01.dftOrder#steel#10#02.megOrder#steel#10#02.dft

Operator cardsThe information of " Completion part " is now available in draft operator cards. de pice Bouche trou est disponible dans les fiches oprateurs. Add a new column with the text: Compl. part

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Nest orders draft operator cardsIt is now possible to personalise the names of draft orders operator cards per machine using the name ofDFT file with the character _ followed by the name of the machine.

Universal modelsOrderOpcard.dft Simplified operator cardOrderOpcardCompl.dft Complete operator card

Example with a machine "TL3050"OrderOpcard_tl3050.dft for the simplified operator cardOrderOpcardCompl_tl3050.dft for the complete operator card

Replace the character # in the path of ISO fileThe # character i