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Cduffney at 12:30, 26 September 2024

2024-09-26T12:30:05Z

2022-05-13T18:51:54Z

‎Quoting and ordering your enclosure

2022-05-11T14:35:02Z

‎Adding an image

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‎Adding an image

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‎Add text

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‎Add text

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‎Add text

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‎Add text

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‎Add hardware

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 ===Installation on Mac OSX ===
-The [[Knowledgebase - Software Fixes Released|current beta]] now only requires you to have your security set to allow identified developers. '''This does not make your mac insecure as it still requires a properly signed application, signed with a key purchased from Apple''' (see https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202491 ).
+Protocase Designer requires you to have your security set to allow identified developers. '''This does not make your mac insecure as it still requires a properly signed application, signed with a key purchased from Apple''' (see https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202491 ).
 To check your security, go to  Apple menu > System Preferences… > Security & Privacy > General tab under the header "Allow applications downloaded from:"<br>

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 =Quoting and ordering your enclosure=
 Once your design is complete you can instantly receive a quote and order your enclosure online.
-#On the '''Instant Quotes and Purchasing''' menu, choose '''Instant Quote''', '''Purchase''', or '''Create Requisition For My Purchasing Department'''.
+#In the right top corner, select '''Instant Quote''' from the Quote drop-down menu.
-#A web page page will open, guiding you through the steps.
+#:[[File:Instant Quote launch go.PNG|400px]]
-#;[[File:window-purchasing.png|500px]]
+#Protocase Designer will launch My Account. In order to quote and order in Protocase Designer, you must sign in to My Account. You can register for my account here[https://orders.protocase.com/myaccount/register/registerform.php]

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 #In TYPE, Click the '''Graphic''' tab.
 #Click the '''Image''' tool [[File:1 - Add Text - Graphics text.JPG|200px]].
-#In the Open dialog that is displayed, select an image file. You can enter an entire path, with or without the filename.
+#In the Open dialog that is displayed, select an image file and click Open.
-#Press <Enter> or click the '''Open''' button. If you entered just the path ending with a folder, the window will list the folder files and subfolders. If you entered the path and filename, the file will open.
+#Use your cursor to place your image on the face.
 #;[[File:4 - Adding An Image - 2d view with logo.JPG|500px]]
 #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:34VDHF~9.JPG|150px|bottom]] to view the 3D image.

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 ==Adding an image==
 You can add graphics such as logos to your enclosure, using silkscreen or digital printing. See [[Face Editor#Adding silkscreening or direct digital printing|Adding silkscreening or direct digital printing]] for details on which printing method to choose.
-#Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:Edit Face.png|80px]] and click the face to edit.
+#Click '''Edit Face''' and click the face to edit.
-#Click the '''Image''' tool [[File:tool-image_NEW.png|80px]] in the 2D Mode toolbar, then click on the face where you want to place the image.
+#In TYPE, Click the '''Graphic''' tab.
 #In the Open dialog that is displayed, select an image file. You can enter an entire path, with or without the filename.
 #Press <Enter> or click the '''Open''' button. If you entered just the path ending with a folder, the window will list the folder files and subfolders. If you entered the path and filename, the file will open.
-#;[[File:Green13.png|500px]]
+#;[[File:4 - Adding An Image - 2d view with logo.JPG|500px]]
-#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose_NEW.png|25px|bottom]] to view the 3D image.
+#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:34VDHF~9.JPG|150px|bottom]] to view the 3D image.
-#;[[File:Green14.png|500px]]<br>
+#;[[File:5 - Adding An Image - iso view with logo.JPG|500px]]<br>
 =Quoting and ordering your enclosure=

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 #Click on the face and start typing to add text. You can change font, color and size on the right hand panel.
 #;[[File:3 - Add Text - Graphics Panel (note graphics process on bottom).JPG|500px]]
-#Click '''Save''' [[File:34VDHF~9.JPG|75px|bottom]].
+#Click '''Save''' [[File:34VDHF~9.JPG|150px|bottom]].
 #;The text is shown in the 3D model.
 #;[[File:4 - Add Text - Isometric with Graphics.JPG|500px]]<br>

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 #Click '''Edit Face''' and click a face to edit.
 #In TYPE, Click the '''Graphic''' tab.
-#Click the '''Text''' tool [[File:1 - Add Text - Graphics text.JPG|300px]].
+#Click the '''Text''' tool.
 #Click on the face and start typing to add text. You can change font, color and size on the right hand panel.
-#;[[File:Green11.png|500px]]
+#;[[File:3 - Add Text - Graphics Panel (note graphics process on bottom).JPG|500px]]
 #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose_NEW.png|25px|bottom]].
 #;The text is shown in the 3D model.

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 ==Add text==
 You can add text for labeling items on your enclosure.
-#Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:Edit Face.png|80px]] and click a face to edit.
+#Click '''Edit Face''' and click a face to edit.
-#Click the '''Text''' tool [[File:tool-text_NEW.png|80px]].
+#In TYPE, Click the '''Graphic''' tab.
 #Click on the face and start typing to add text. You can change font, color and size on the right hand panel.
 #;[[File:Green11.png|500px]]

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 #Notice the full list of parts in your design on the left-hand side.
 #;[[File:8 - Add Hardware - Part Tree.JPG|500px]]
-#Click the '''Cover''' '''Right Side''' '''Left Side''' eye to remove those from the display.
+#Click the eye symbol on the faces of your design that you want to hide from the display, such as '''Cover''' '''Right Side''' '''Left Side'''.
 #Rotate the model to view the fasteners.
 #;[[File:10 - Add Hardware - Parts Hidden Fastener View.JPG|500px]]

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 #;[[File:6 - Add Hardware - Pems Placed.JPG|500px]]<br>
 #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:7 - Add Hardware - Save Changes.JPG|150px|bottom]].
-#Notice'''Show/Hide Parts''' on right hand panel.
+#Notice the full list of parts in your design on the left-hand side.
 #;[[File:8 - Add Hardware - Part Tree.JPG|500px]]
 #Click the '''Cover''' '''Right Side''' '''Left Side''' eye to remove those from the display.