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Revision as of 14:49, 14 July 2015
Introductory Tutorials
General Approach (Introduction)
This video demonstrates the most common features of Protocase Designer as well as the general approach involved. It's a great introduction to Designer.
Coordinate Systems and Approach
This video shows how to use coordinate systems in Protocase Designer, including absolute coordinate system, aligning cutouts, selecting the inside/outside face, and selecting height of self-clinching fasteners.
Viewing Controls
This video covers the tools available to view an enclosure in a three-dimensional environment: Pan, Rotate, Zoom, Remove Cover, and Reset View Orientation.
Face Editor Part 1 - Basic Cutouts
This video is an introduction to using the Face Editor, including basic cutouts, editing cutouts, and additional tools and tips for placing objects.
Face Editor Part 2 - Advanced Cutouts
This video shows the Face Eeditor's advanced options for custom cutouts, built-in cutouts, hardware and the cutout library.
Face Editor Part 3 - Silkscreening
This video walks you through the process of adding a silkscreen to a face.
Requesting Quotes and Buy Orders
This video shows the quick and easy process of getting online quotes and purchase orders for your design.
Detailed Tutorials
Creating an enclosure to mount a PCB
This tutorial guides you through the process of creating a custom rackmount enclosure to mount a mini-ITX PCB using self-clinching fasteners, and create cutouts for the PCB, power supply, and fan.
Selecting height of self-clinching fasteners based on material thickness
This tutorial explains how to select the height of self-clinching fasteners (PEMs), such as standoffs and studs, for mounting components to your enclosures.
Using the Measure tool to move an object a specific distance from another object
This procedure shows you how to use the Measure tool to accurately place and move objects on a face.
Creating a custom cutout for a connector
This tutorial guides you through creating a cutout to fit a custom connector and add it to the Cutout Library for future use.
Creating custom vents
This tutorial guides you through the process of creating and duplicating cutouts to create a vent.
Aligning cutouts on opposite faces
This tutorial shows you how to create cutouts that are aligned on opposite faces.
Creating double-d cutouts
This tutorial shows you how to draw a double-d-shaped cutout by joining a circle and a rectangle.
Creating key slot cutouts
This tutorial shows you how to join a circle and a rectangle to create a notched cutout.