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KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes

KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes. 7-JUN-12. KC2012. General Topics List New Technology PHL - Hidden Line Rendering Extracted HLR/HLD Instances using HLR/HLD Section Views Detail Callouts Bursting Silhouettes New Algorithms Mass Properties Area/Centroid STEP IGES. KC2012.

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KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes

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  1. KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes 7-JUN-12

  2. KC2012 • General Topics List • New Technology • PHL - Hidden Line Rendering • Extracted HLR/HLD • Instances using HLR/HLD • Section Views • Detail Callouts • Bursting • Silhouettes • New Algorithms • Mass Properties • Area/Centroid • STEP • IGES KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  3. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face • Enhanced Offset Face • Enhanced Extrude • Enhanced Swept Pipe • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief • Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange • Enhanced Structural Shapes • New Deform Wires (CDE) • Translators • Supported File Versions • STEP • IGES • SolidWorks Import KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  4. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Transform • Enhanced Dynamic Array • Enhanced Dynamic Transform • Enhanced Mating • New Explode Solid • Layout & Detailing • Enhanced Auto-Label • New Dimension Animation • New True Dimension • Dimension Layout • Label KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  5. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Visualization & Tools • New Zoom View • New Clip View • New Dynamic CPlane • Enhanced Background Colors • New Projected Area • New Draft Angle • New Set/Unset Entity Rendering • Enhanced import KeyCreator • Enhanced Tool Tips • Enhanced Mass Properties • Enhanced Area/Centroid • Enhanced Composite & Group • Enhanced Cutting Plane • Enhanced Dimension Text Display KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  6. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Misc. • Enhanced Find Root • Enhanced Assembly Tree • Level Tree • Synchronized CPlane & View Creation • USM - Universal Selection Menu • UPM – Universal Position Menu KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  7. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Default Changes • Display Settings>Performance • IGES Export Settings • Tools>Structural Shapes & Mechanical Elements>Setup • 3D Dimension Text Behavior • Tips & Tricks • Setting BOM Variable • Different Editing Methods • Accessing History Toolbar • Bursting a Layout • Dynamic Tools • KCU KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  8. KC2012 • General Topics List (Cont’d.) • Important Notices • License Activation • Pre-KC2012 Layouts • Kubotek USA Supported Software • Known Issues • Bursting a Layout • Custom Cursor • Items Fixed • Fixed Issues • Areas Addressed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  9. PRODUCT NAME • KeyCreator 2012 V11.0.0 • Version identification appears in the KeyCreator Windows banner 32 Bit Version 64 Bit Version KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  10. New Technology • NewPHL technology • Results in more accurate HLD/HLR renderings & Silhouettes. Affected functions & areas: • Tools>Extract>Extract HLR/HLD in model mode • The Extract HLR/HLD option when printing from model mode. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  11. New Technology • New PHL technology (Cont’d.) • Hidden Line Removed/Hidden Line Dashed (HLR/HLD) rendering modes in drawing instances when the "Advanced Precise Hidden Line Rendering" option is selected. • The "dimensionable silhouettes" option has been removed, as we now always generate them. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  12. New Technology • New PHL technology (Cont’d.) • Improved bursting of drawing instances that are in HLR/HLD rendering modes. • This includes exporting to formats that automatically burst, such as DXF/DWG • Geometry behind the Section View plane in section views, and any additional solids added to the rendering. • This does not affect the generation of the geometry on the section view plane itself. • Detail Callout is also improved with new HLD/HLR KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  13. New Technology • New PHL technology (Cont’d.) • Create>Advanced Splines>Silhouette – Only if Imprint option is OFF • Tools>Extract>Wire From Solid – Only if Silhouette Curves option is ON. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  14. New Technology • New Algorithms • STEP export & import enhanced with new technology • IGES export & import enhanced with new technology • Tools>Verify>Mass Properties uses the new technology for more accurate results • Tools>Verify>Area/Centroiduses the new technology for more accurate results KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  15. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face • Modify>Dynamic Face supports faces from multiple solids • Select face at start or add/modify via conversation bar KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  16. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Supports Extrude Face behavior • Use Align functions to define extrude direction • Draft Angle option • Negative angle value = Inward • Positive angle value = Outward • Extrude Face uses “Natural” • Use Modify>Solid Face>Extrude Face if you need the other options KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  17. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Supports Revolve Face behavior • Move the Dyna Handle to position rotation axis • Use the rotation handles to rotate face • Make sure you select the correct behavior using RMB context menu KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  18. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Supports Edit Blend behavior • Only blend faces can be selected; then the BLEND option appears • Options to enter radius available • For complex blends you may want to use Modify>Solid Feature>Edit Blend or Dimension Driven Editing (DDE) KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  19. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • New copy option for faces & features is available during dynamic manipulation • A copy of a valid Feature will be added/subtracted topologically if a valid result is formed • Select copy during dynamic moves at locations KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  20. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Valid Features: • Round holes (automatically used as feature) • Bump, Pocket, etc. that will form a “closed” shape That will add/subtract topologically KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  21. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Faces that do not form a feature, will copy the face – no topological operation takes place Copies of faces Modified solid faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  22. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 1 – Copy Feature Select valid BUMP feature Position anchor (Xform off) Copy Linear move (Xform on) Position Rotate (Xform on) Copy KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  23. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 1 (Cont’d.) Linear move (Xform on) Position Copy Linear move (Xform on) Position Rotate (Xform on) Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  24. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 1 (Cont’d.) • Result is valid hallow/cavity (uses “closed” feature) • Use other modification tools to fine tune • Use Remove Face on 2 “outer” cavity faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  25. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 2 – Prune & Dynamic Xform • This is not a good case for linear Xform copy • Feature is “open” --- not a “closed” bump • Result may not be what was expected KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  26. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 2 (Cont’d.) • This is a good case for Rotary Xform using copy • Feature is not “closed” but stays “open” as needed Select feature Position anchor (Xform off) Copy Rotate (Xform on) Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  27. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 2 (Cont’d.) • Good case for Dynamic Xform • Use Prune>Copy to extract needed feature geometry KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  28. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 2 (Cont’d.) Select geometry Position anchor Rotate Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  29. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 2 (Cont’d.) Boolean subtract KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  30. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 3 - Using Copy with faces not Features Select face geometries Position anchor Copy Set desired behavior (revolve) Drag into position Copy Repeat as needed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  31. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 3 (Cont’d.) Reposition anchor as needed Reselect behavior as needed Repeat drag & copies as needed ACCEPT to end Start again by selecting copied faces Reposition anchors as before Repeat drag as needed Repeat for the faces & positions as need KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  32. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Example 3 (Cont’d.) ACCEPT to end • Finish fine tuning of solids & booleans to complete model KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  33. Modeling • Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) • Refer to basic documents for general usage: • … \KeyCreator64.11.0\Lang\English • DYNAMIC DYNAHANDLE OVERVIEW.pdf • DYNAMIC FACE OVERVIEW.pdf • DYNAMIC TRANSFORM OVERVIEW.pdf KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  34. Modeling • Enhanced Offset Face • Modify>Solid Face>Offset Faces has 2 new options to determine offset • To Position • To Face • Both support negative direction • When offsetting multiple faces; the solution is the first face to meet the to “position” or “face” condition KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  35. Modeling • Enhanced Extrude • Create>Swept Solid>Extrude has new option to determine offset • Base Position & Length • Length value can be negative to determine direction from the selected position KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  36. Modeling • Enhanced Swept Pipe • Create>Swept Solid>Pipe has new dialog & options to use standard sizes • Uses the same standards found in Structural Shapes • Values can be overwritten • An Inside Diameter of zero creates a solid non-hollow pipe KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  37. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief • Create>Solid Feature>Sheet Metal Bend Relief has new dialog & options for relief type & behaviors • Perpendicular • Parallel • Bisecting • Simple round (Relief Depth) KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  38. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) • New Cut Perpendicular to face Green Perpendicular Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  39. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) • New Cut Parallel to face Green Parallel Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  40. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) • New Cut Bisecting Between Faces & Full Depth Green Bisected Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  41. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) • New Cut Bisecting Between Faces & Straight cut to edge plus depth Green Bisected Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  42. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) • Use Modify>Topology>Imprint & Scribe to create “edges” when needed Imprinted/Scribed Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  43. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange • Create>Solid Feature>Sheet Metal Bend Relief has new options for width & bend reliefs KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  44. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) • New Options • Flange Width • Bend Relief Width • Bend Relief Depth KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  45. Modeling • Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) • Valid faces for flanges using width & bend reliefs • Must be single SM-like edge face Only 1Valid Face Non-Valid Single Face 4 Valid Faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  46. Modeling • Enhanced Structural Shapes • Tools>Structural Shapes continuation of adding standard’s tables • Pipe, Rectangular Tube, Rectangular Bar, Round Bar & Hexagonal Bar KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  47. Modeling • Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) • New anchor placement toggle for placing structural shapes similar to primitive solids • Corners & middle of top & bottom of shape • Use the “generic toggle” key to select the anchor placement point; selection is modal Top Bottom KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  48. Modeling • Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) • New secondary corner radius added to cover some other standards for I-Beams, T-Beams & Channels KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  49. Modeling • New Deform Wires • Powerful new features added to Add-Ins>CDE_Open>KQwinCommand.cde • Parallel Deform Wires • Rotate Deform Wires • Modifies wireframe entities using Transform>Box Move like method but maintaining tangencies Box Move Result Deform Wire Result KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

  50. Modeling • New Deform Wires (Cont’d.) • Supports: • Dynamic dragging • Tangent/contact (Touch) • More context menu (RMB) options KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

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