Protocase Designer Documentation - User contributions [en]

Release Notes

2023-10-12T14:23:41Z

Mpyne:

'''Protocase Designer 6.1.18 - October 12, 2023'''

Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer

<ul id="releaseNotes">
<li>NEW 5 Sided Enclosure with Internal Hinge</li>
<li>Various other bug & template fixes.</li>
</ul>

Note: We recommend you update your version of Protocase Designer to the latest version, to ensure the smoothest experience possible. If you order using a version of Protocase Designer that's older than Protocase Designer 5.0, you will be charged a $70 setup fee, instead of the typical $40 setup fee.

 
[[Knowledgebase_-_Known_Issues|'''View Known Issues''']]
 

=====Archival Release Notes=====
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.15 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.15 Release Notes-Sep 26, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.6 Release Notes-Aug 21, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.04 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.04 Release Notes-Aug 4, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.67 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.67 Release Notes-May 23, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.66 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.66 Release Notes-May 10, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.64 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.64 Release Notes-May 01, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.59 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.59 Release Notes-April 5, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.54 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.54 Release Notes-March 16, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.52 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.52 Release Notes-March 09, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.51 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.51 Release Notes-February 21, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.48 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.48 Release Notes-January 31, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.41 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.41 Release Notes-December 14, 2022''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.38 Release Notes-November 22, 2022''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.36 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.36 Release Notes-November 14, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27.1 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27.1 Release Notes-November 03, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27 Release Notes-September 16, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.22 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.22 Release Notes-August 4,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.19 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.19 Release Notes-July 20,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.13 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.13 Release Notes-June 15,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.6 Release Notes-May 09,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.4 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.4 Release Notes-Nov 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-Nov 10,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-Oct 7,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-Sept 16,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-July 07,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-February 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-November 04,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-October 13,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-August 11,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-June 23,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-May 25,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-December 12,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-November 14,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-September 22,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-July 30,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-May 29,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes''' (February 2016)]] 
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04,16''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09,16''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.3.3 Release Notes|Protocase Designer Release Notes for Versions 4.4.3 & 4.4.8]]

Protocase Designer Version 6.1.15 Release Notes-

2023-10-12T14:22:21Z

Mpyne: Created page with "'''Protocase Designer 6.1.15 - September 26, 2023''' Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer <ul id="relea..."

Release Notes

2023-10-12T14:22:16Z

Mpyne:

'''Protocase Designer 6.1.15 - September 26, 2023'''

Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer

<ul id="releaseNotes">
<li>NEW Customizable Diecast Enclosures!</li>
<li>NEW Flat Top Cover Rackmount Template</li>
<li>Fixed issue with Calculate Weight feature displaying incorrect values sometimes.</li>
<li>Fixed issue with Backups not being stored correctly.</li>
<li>Fixed issue with quoting .250" Aluminum</li>
<li>Various other bug & template fixes.</li>
</ul>

Note: We recommend you update your version of Protocase Designer to the latest version, to ensure the smoothest experience possible. If you order using a version of Protocase Designer that's older than Protocase Designer 5.0, you will be charged a $70 setup fee, instead of the typical $40 setup fee.

 
[[Knowledgebase_-_Known_Issues|'''View Known Issues''']]
 

=====Archival Release Notes=====
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.15 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.15 Release Notes-Sep 26, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.6 Release Notes-Aug 21, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.1.04 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.1.04 Release Notes-Aug 4, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.67 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.67 Release Notes-May 23, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.66 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.66 Release Notes-May 10, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.64 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.64 Release Notes-May 01, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.59 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.59 Release Notes-April 5, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.54 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.54 Release Notes-March 16, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.52 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.52 Release Notes-March 09, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.51 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.51 Release Notes-February 21, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.48 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.48 Release Notes-January 31, 2023''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.41 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.41 Release Notes-December 14, 2022''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.38 Release Notes-November 22, 2022''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.36 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.36 Release Notes-November 14, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27.1 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27.1 Release Notes-November 03, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.27 Release Notes-September 16, 22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.22 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.22 Release Notes-August 4,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.19 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.19 Release Notes-July 20,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.13 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.13 Release Notes-June 15,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 6.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 6.0.6 Release Notes-May 09,22''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.4 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.4 Release Notes-Nov 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-Nov 10,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-Oct 7,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-Sept 16,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-July 07,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-February 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-November 04,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-October 13,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-August 11,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-June 23,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-May 25,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-December 12,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-November 14,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-September 22,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-July 30,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-May 29,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes''' (February 2016)]] 
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04,16''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09,16''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.3.3 Release Notes|Protocase Designer Release Notes for Versions 4.4.3 & 4.4.8]]

Release Notes

2022-05-30T13:48:05Z

Mpyne:

'''May 09, 2022 - Protocase Designer 6'''
 
Key features and improvements in Protocase Designer 6:
 

<ul id="releaseNotes">
<li>New streamlined user interface.</li>
<li>Check Design feature for verifying your design as you go</li>
<li>Exploded view</li>
<li>Quick tour guide for new users</li>
<li>Speed improvements</li>
<li>Bug fixes</li>
</ul>

[[Knowledgebase_-_Known_Issues|'''View Known Issues''']]

 
'''Nov 12, 2021 - Protocase Designer 5.8.0.4'''
 
Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer
<ul>
<li>Added 5-Sided Enclosure No Welds Template</li>
</ul>

Note: We recommend you update your version of Protocase Designer to the latest version, to ensure the smoothest experience possible. If you order using a version of Protocase Designer that's older than Protocase Designer 5.0, you will be charged a $70 setup fee, instead of the typical $40 setup fee.

 
[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released|Latest Fixes in Beta Versions Released After Version 5.0]]
 

=====Archival Release Notes=====
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.3 Release Notes-Nov 10,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.8.0.2 Release Notes-Oct 7,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.7.0 Release Notes-Sept 16,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.6.6 Release Notes-July 07,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-February 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-November 04,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-October 13,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-August 11,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-June 23,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-May 25,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-December 12,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-November 14,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-September 22,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-July 30,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-May 29,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes''' (February 2016)]] 
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04,16''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09,16''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.3.3 Release Notes|Protocase Designer Release Notes for Versions 4.4.3 & 4.4.8]]

Potential Welding Delays

2021-11-09T17:06:30Z

Mpyne:

Enclosures with welding will expect x number of days of delay due to y.

We apologize the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

===Work Around If You Do Not Want Welding===
* Go back to Protocase Designer.
* Open up your enclosure if not all ready open.
* Go to the Properties and uncheck "Has Seam Welds".
* In the Menu Bar at the top of the window click "View" -> "View Notes"
* Now add a note in saying "I do not want welding."
* After this you can save your enclosure.

You can requote your file at this point. You will still a warning about welding but you can ignore it. The estimate will not be accurate at this point and our sales team will contact you about changes. There is a chance our EDS will review your design and recommend welding but only in extreme cases.

Potential Welding Delays

2021-11-09T17:02:31Z

Mpyne:

Enclosures with welding will expect x number of days of delay due to y.

===Work Around===
* Go back to Protocase Designer.
* Open up your enclosure if not all ready open.
* Go to the Properties and uncheck "Has Seam Welds".
* In the Menu Bar at the top of the window click "View" -> "View Notes"
* Now add a note in saying "I do not want welding."

'''July 07, 2021 Protocase Designer 5.6'''
 
Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer
* Show Coordinates Tool
* New Preference Dialog

Note: We recommend you update your version of Protocase Designer to the latest version, to ensure the smoothest experience possible. If you order using a version of Protocase Designer that's older than Protocase Designer 5.0, you will be charged a $70 setup fee, instead of the typical $40 setup fee.

 
[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released|Latest Fixes in Beta Versions Released After Version 5.0]]
 

=====Archival Release Notes=====
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-February 12,21''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-November 04,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-October 13,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-August 11,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-June 23,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-May 25,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-December 12,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-November 14,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-September 22,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-July 30,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-May 29,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes''' (February 2016)]] 
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04,16''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09,16''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.3.3 Release Notes|Protocase Designer Release Notes for Versions 4.4.3 & 4.4.8]]

Protocase Designer Version 5.4.8 Release Notes-

2021-07-27T18:59:24Z

Mpyne:

2021-02-16T14:08:32Z

Mpyne: Created page with "'''December 6, 2020 Protocase Designer 5.3.28''' Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer *..."

Release Notes

2021-02-16T14:08:19Z

Mpyne:

'''December 6, 2020 Protocase Designer 5.3.28'''
 
Features and Improvements in the latest versions of Designer
* Fixed faces not editable on some computers.
* Fixed components causing face editors not to open.

 
[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released|Latest Fixes in Beta Versions Released After Version 5.0]]
 

=====Archival Release Notes=====
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.38 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.21 Release Notes-December 06,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.12 Release Notes-November 04,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.2.5 Release Notes-August 11,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.1.0 Release Notes-June 23,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 5.0.6 Release Notes-May 25,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.9.7.2 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.11 Release Notes-January 02,20''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.9 Release Notes-December 12,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.8 Release Notes-November 14,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.7 Release Notes-September 22,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.6 Release Notes-July 30,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.8.5 Release Notes-May 29,19''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.7 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.6.8 Release Notes-Aug 30,17''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes|'''Protocase Designer Version 4.5 Release Notes''' (February 2016)]] 
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Feb13,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30_17|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jan30,17''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Oct04,16''']]
*[[Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09|'''Release Notes for BETA Version 4.5.3-Jun09,16''']]
*[[Protocase Designer Version 4.3.3 Release Notes|Protocase Designer Release Notes for Versions 4.4.3 & 4.4.8]]

Knowledgebase - Known Issues

2021-02-10T20:13:26Z

Mpyne: Added 3D dimension line snap point bug & work around to known issues.

__NOTOC__
The following issues might be encountered in the latest release.

===Unable to select snap point for 3D Dimension Line after placing cutout===
After placing a cutout in a face using the 2D editor, if you try to immediately create a 3D dimension line from that newly created cutout - the snap points will not be visible. To work around this, simply toggle the part off & on again using the Show/Hide Part tool on the right side of the editor and the snap points will be visible again.

===Unable to Edit Face===
We have received several reports of users not able to edit faces after reloading their designs. Currently we do not know why this only effects some. Please upgrade this was an issue before 5.3.28.

===Quoting Non-Stock Material===
While quoting non-stock material like 316 Stainless Steel, the pricing is not accurate.
A warning will come up and let you know if a material is non-stock.
Please contact our sale team at ams@protocase.com for accurate pricing.

===MAC===
If Protocase Designer does not launch make sure the App is inside the Applications folder.

===Changes did not take affect===
When placing a cutout or anything else, and the change just disappears, please check to see if your ERROR RESPONSE is set to ASK.

This can be found under Edit->Preferences->Editor Settings.
With this set to ASK, see if the change comes up with an error response.

This is be fixed in an upcoming version.

===Cutouts may shift when exported to DXF===
There was an issue in limited cases where cutouts shifted when exported to DXF. This has been corrected as of Aug 2nd, 2019, but a small number of orders may have been affected.
If you experience this issue, please contact your account manager.

===5-sided enclosure welding===
Designs using the 5-sided enclosure template do not include plug welding in the quote.

===Won't launch on linux - Designer 4.9 sometimes wont launch on certain linux configurations===
We have tested relatively vanilla builds of Ubuntu 18.04 and confirmed is working. Something about the user configuration causes unknown crashes however.

===Default Ubuntu 18.04 Driver issue===
There is an issue in JOGL that prevents the loading of Designer 4.7 on Ubuntu 18.04 with the default Nouveau graphics drivers. You may need to use the drivers supplied by your graphics card manufacturer to use Designer.

===Issue when changing your home directory===
In the latest version of Designer, there is an issue when changing your home directory to a root directory. (d:\, for example). This may cause Designer to freeze. Creating a directory off of the root and setting that to your home directory is the current workaround for that.

===Running Designer on Linux with MESA===
While running Designer on a Linux virtual machine with the latest version of MESA, we encountered a glXCreatePbuffer error.
This is due to an issue in the graphics library used in Designer. Until this is resolved, we do not recommend running Designer with this combination of software.

===Windows 10===
There was an issue in Windows 10 Tablet Mode that would cause the Protocase Designer Menu Bar to be hidden. This has been resolved in the latest Windows 10 automatic update.

===Image Load Error for .JPG files===
Some .JPG files do not import with the Java tools used for Protocase Designer. If you receive an error message ("Unable to load image...") when attempting to place a .JPG file on a face, we recommend that you convert the .JPG to a bitmap format, such as .PNG. If for any reason you cannot save the .JPG as a bitmap, one program that works very well for converting images is [http://www.imagemagick.org '''ImageMagick'''], which is free and runs with Unix, Mac OS X, iOS, and Windows.

===Computer enclosure templates===
The computer enclosure templates allow you to specify dimensions that are below the minimum sizes required to accommodate the cutouts or PEM layouts.

===Computer enclosure welding===
In the ATX and Mini-ITX templates, both the '''Has Seam Welds''' and '''Has Tack Welds''' options can be selected. If both are selected, Protocase will perform only the seam welds.

'''See Also:'''
* [[Knowledgebase_-_Archived_KnownIssues | Archived Known Issues]]
* [[Knowledgebase_-_Planned_Enhancements | Planned Enhancements]]
*[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released | Software Fixes Released]]

Knowledgebase - Planned Enhancements

2021-02-10T20:08:00Z

Mpyne: Added planned enhancements for 3D Dimension Lines.

Planned enhancements are added here when they are identified and approved for development.
* '''Notches in Bends''' - Adding the ability to Notch a bend when cutouts are placed in a position that the bend is likely to cause them to stretch.
* '''D-Port cutouts''' - We will be updating the placement of D-ports to allow two flat edges.
* '''STEP file Import and Export''' - We will add the ability to export to STEP files, and import that file into other CAD software.
* '''3D Dimension Lines'''
** Currently the font-size of dimension lines is not consistent and changes depending on what you're dimensioning. This will be improved in a future release to always default to the same value when placing a dimension line.
** The displayed measurement after creating a dimension line currently defaults to the angle value. This will be improved in a future release to default to the delta XYZ values.

 
Until any one of the following enhancements is added to Designer, you can add a note in your design asking for it:
*'''Louvres'''
*'''Hinges'''
*'''Drawer slides'''
 
Until any one of the following enhancements is added to Designer, please call and talk to our technical staff to add it to your design:
*'''Machining''' (see [[http://www.protocase.com/products/cnc-milling.php CNC Milling]] for details)
*'''Hybrid enclosures''' (see [[http://www.protocase.com/products/electronic-enclosures/hybrid.php Hybrid Enclosures (Extruded/Milled)]] for details)
 
The following feature has not yet been fully implemented:
*'''Cutout Library Manager > Create Sub Assembly''': When loading an item you have created, its 2D footprint is displayed, and not the 3D View.
 
'''See Also:'''
*[[Knowledgebase_-_Known_Issues | Known Issues]]
*[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released | Software Fixes Released]]

Knowledgebase - Software Fixes Released

2020-12-08T19:02:48Z

Mpyne:

__NOTOC__
Fixes are documented on this page as they are released in Beta versions after the current General Release, which is Version 5.0. Links to fixes in previous versions are at the bottom of this page. 

==Links to the latest release==
The latest version released is '''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28''' 

To begin the download, click the appropriate link below. For installation instructions, please see [[Quick Start#Installing Designer|Installing Designer]]. 

:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner.exe '''Windows''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-OSX.dmg '''Mac OSX 10.8+ in DMG format''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-x64.deb '''Linux Debian x64''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-linux-amd64.tar.gz '''Linux amd64''']] 

These releases are maintained for older versions of Mac OSX 
:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.zip '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in ZIP format''']] 
:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.tar '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in TAR format''']] 

==Fixes released in Version 5.3==
===Fixes released in December 2020===
* Fixed faces not editable on some computers.
* Fixed components causing face editors not to open.

===Fixes released in October 2020===
* Online library.
* New component library category
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.3.12==
===Fixes released in October 2020===
* Online library.
* New component library category
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.2.5==
===Fixes released in August 2020===
* Draw outlines components on other faces.
* Improved component import look and feel.
* Component mating face selection.
* Fix to mirrored components and sub assembles.
* Fix to standoff and stud positions.
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.1.0==
===Fixes released in June 2020===
* Library Dialog has been redone to make it clearer
* New Graphics category add to the library.
* Fastener color now match the sheet metal powder coat color it is inserted in
* Drag and drop of files

==Fixes released in Version 5.0.6==
===Fixes released in May 2020===
* Added a NEW Component Import feature
* Computer enclosures now show mother board as a component
* Added spacers
* Configuration option to zoom to mouse in 3D

==Fixes released in Version 4.9==

===Fixes released in May 2020===
* Print to Scale feature not working
* Z Bracket template not loading properly

===Fixes released in February 2020===
* Added a NEW Circular Gauge feature
* Added Design Check for when Standard Cutout from the library have been modified
* Updated the color of Constructs
* Updated the Design Check for Digital Printing because of new manufacturing capabilities
* Updated the bend exclusions sizes
* Fixed installation messages about Protocase Designer on windows being unsupported or on safe
* Fixes which increases compatibility with manufacturing
** Fixed welding
** Fixed how screws are quoted
** Fixed the flanges sizes on all templates
** Fixed many other template issues

==Fixes released in Version 4.8==

===Fixes released in January 2020===
* Fix for some files not loading.

===Fixes released in December 2019===
* Design Classification Watermarks (Itar, CCG, other)
* Fix for certain files not loading.
* Fix for Consolet missing rear screws.
* General Step Export Fixes

===Fixes released in November 2019===
* 2U Aluminum Extruded Enclosure
* Ability to change the color of sub-assemblies through the cutout library
* Default L-Shape and U-Shape flange length adjusts based on thickness.
* Step Export - Circles now export as circles
* Handle Fixes - Black handles are now black
* Handle Fixes - Screws re-import
* Design Check - Minimum dimension constraint for tumbler finish

===Fixes released in October 2019===
* Step export with grouped circles
* Failing quotes when notes are presents.
* Linux install file

===Fixes released in Sepetember 2019===
* Welding Jig removed from 5-sided enclosure
* Rubber Feet added to cutout library
* Rackmount bracket no longer shifts when loaded
* Remove the exclusion zone around cutouts

===Fixes released in July 2019===
* Allow customers to specify how to attach sub assemblies
* Fix for SVG's not visible in 2D editor
* Fix for Consolet not showing the front upon loading
* Fixed installation issue on Ubuntu that caused error when loading main jdesigner class

===Fixes released in June 2019===
* Restored Merge functionality that was accidentally removed from 2D editor.
* Fixed bug where extruded sides did not save properly
* Fixed issue when registering outside of North America
* Fixed issue where some older files didn't load properly if they had incompatible PEMs

==Archival Beta Release Notes==
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.7|Fixes released for Version 4.7]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.6|Fixes released for Version 4.6]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.5.X|Fixes released for Version 4.5.X]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.4.9|Fixes released for Version 4.4.9]]

Knowledgebase - Software Fixes Released

2020-12-08T19:01:19Z

Mpyne:

__NOTOC__
Fixes are documented on this page as they are released in Beta versions after the current General Release, which is Version 5.0. Links to fixes in previous versions are at the bottom of this page. 

==Links to the latest release==
The latest version released is '''Protocase Designer Version 5.3.28''' 

To begin the download, click the appropriate link below. For installation instructions, please see [[Quick Start#Installing Designer|Installing Designer]]. 

:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner.exe '''Windows''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-OSX.dmg '''Mac OSX 10.8+ in DMG format''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-x64.deb '''Linux Debian x64''']] 
:[[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release/protocaseDesigner-linux-amd64.tar.gz '''Linux amd64''']] 

These releases are maintained for older versions of Mac OSX 
:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.zip '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in ZIP format''']] 
:[[http://protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/protocaseDesigner-OSX-4.5.3-Jun09,16.tar '''Mac OSX 10.6 or 10.7 in TAR format''']] 

==Fixes released in Version 5.3==
===Fixes released in October 2020===
* Online library.
* New component library category
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.3.12==
===Fixes released in October 2020===
* Online library.
* New component library category
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.2.5==
===Fixes released in August 2020===
* Draw outlines components on other faces.
* Improved component import look and feel.
* Component mating face selection.
* Fix to mirrored components and sub assembles.
* Fix to standoff and stud positions.
* Lots of enclosure template fixes.

==Fixes released in Version 5.1.0==
===Fixes released in June 2020===
* Library Dialog has been redone to make it clearer
* New Graphics category add to the library.
* Fastener color now match the sheet metal powder coat color it is inserted in
* Drag and drop of files

==Fixes released in Version 5.0.6==
===Fixes released in May 2020===
* Added a NEW Component Import feature
* Computer enclosures now show mother board as a component
* Added spacers
* Configuration option to zoom to mouse in 3D

==Fixes released in Version 4.9==

===Fixes released in May 2020===
* Print to Scale feature not working
* Z Bracket template not loading properly

===Fixes released in February 2020===
* Added a NEW Circular Gauge feature
* Added Design Check for when Standard Cutout from the library have been modified
* Updated the color of Constructs
* Updated the Design Check for Digital Printing because of new manufacturing capabilities
* Updated the bend exclusions sizes
* Fixed installation messages about Protocase Designer on windows being unsupported or on safe
* Fixes which increases compatibility with manufacturing
** Fixed welding
** Fixed how screws are quoted
** Fixed the flanges sizes on all templates
** Fixed many other template issues

==Fixes released in Version 4.8==

===Fixes released in January 2020===
* Fix for some files not loading.

===Fixes released in December 2019===
* Design Classification Watermarks (Itar, CCG, other)
* Fix for certain files not loading.
* Fix for Consolet missing rear screws.
* General Step Export Fixes

===Fixes released in November 2019===
* 2U Aluminum Extruded Enclosure
* Ability to change the color of sub-assemblies through the cutout library
* Default L-Shape and U-Shape flange length adjusts based on thickness.
* Step Export - Circles now export as circles
* Handle Fixes - Black handles are now black
* Handle Fixes - Screws re-import
* Design Check - Minimum dimension constraint for tumbler finish

===Fixes released in October 2019===
* Step export with grouped circles
* Failing quotes when notes are presents.
* Linux install file

===Fixes released in Sepetember 2019===
* Welding Jig removed from 5-sided enclosure
* Rubber Feet added to cutout library
* Rackmount bracket no longer shifts when loaded
* Remove the exclusion zone around cutouts

===Fixes released in July 2019===
* Allow customers to specify how to attach sub assemblies
* Fix for SVG's not visible in 2D editor
* Fix for Consolet not showing the front upon loading
* Fixed installation issue on Ubuntu that caused error when loading main jdesigner class

===Fixes released in June 2019===
* Restored Merge functionality that was accidentally removed from 2D editor.
* Fixed bug where extruded sides did not save properly
* Fixed issue when registering outside of North America
* Fixed issue where some older files didn't load properly if they had incompatible PEMs

==Archival Beta Release Notes==
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.7|Fixes released for Version 4.7]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.6|Fixes released for Version 4.6]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.5.X|Fixes released for Version 4.5.X]]
* [[Fixes released in Version 4.4.9|Fixes released for Version 4.4.9]]