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===Does the origin of an enclosure refer to its outside, inside, or somewhere in between?=== | ===Does the origin of an enclosure refer to its outside, inside, or somewhere in between?=== | ||
| − | For all our current enclosure designs, the origin is on the bottom front left outside corner of the enclosure base. | + | For all our current enclosure designs, the origin is on the bottom front left outside corner of the enclosure base. |
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| + | ===How do I change the origin of a cutout?=== | ||
| + | When you create a cutout, by default its origin is the lower left corner, and this cannot be changed if you create the cutout directly in the Face Editor. However, you can specify a different origin if you [[Cutout Library#Creating a cutout in the Library | create the cutout directly in the Cutout Library]]. '''Note:''' Specifying the center as the origin makes it easier to place; you will not need a grid because you can center objects on the origin. | ||
===How do I reference the inner wall of a face?=== | ===How do I reference the inner wall of a face?=== | ||
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==Help questions== | ==Help questions== | ||
===How do I view and edit this wiki?=== | ===How do I view and edit this wiki?=== | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 6 April 2015
Contents
- 1 The basics
- 2 Display questions
- 3 Origin and measurement questions
- 3.1 Does the origin of an enclosure refer to its outside, inside, or somewhere in between?
- 3.2 How do I change the origin of a cutout?
- 3.3 How do I reference the inner wall of a face?
- 3.4 On what side do I place self-clinching fasteners (PEMs)?
- 3.5 If a PEM is specified as 0.5” long, is this referenced to the outside or inside of the enclosure in which the PEM is placed?
- 4 Help questions
The basics
How do I get started with Protocase Designer?
For a description of Protocase Designer, who uses it, how it works, and how you can get started, see Learn More
For a guide to installing Designer and a walk-through of its main features, see Quick Start.
Display questions
How do I zoom in the 3D View?
If your pointing device has a wheel, rotate it to zoom. If your pointing device does not have a wheel, open the Face Editor and use the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons on the toolbar or the Zoom commands in the View menu. See Zooming.
Why is nothing displayed when I launch Designer?
Upon launching Designer, if nothing is displayed in the window and there are random drawing errors when you move the window, upgrade your graphics card drivers (from the vendor's website).
Origin and measurement questions
Does the origin of an enclosure refer to its outside, inside, or somewhere in between?
For all our current enclosure designs, the origin is on the bottom front left outside corner of the enclosure base.
How do I change the origin of a cutout?
When you create a cutout, by default its origin is the lower left corner, and this cannot be changed if you create the cutout directly in the Face Editor. However, you can specify a different origin if you create the cutout directly in the Cutout Library. Note: Specifying the center as the origin makes it easier to place; you will not need a grid because you can center objects on the origin.
How do I reference the inner wall of a face?
Measure from the origin the amount you wish, plus the thickness of the face material. For example, to have a component stick 1" up on the inside of an enclosure, you would place it 1", plus the thickness of the material, from the origin. When you click on a face of any of our current enclosure designs, it shows you the outside of the enclosure.
On what side do I place self-clinching fasteners (PEMs)?
Place them on the side of the panel or enclosure that you want them to stick up out of. For example, when placing PEMs that are to be on the inside of an enclosure, first select the Inside button in the Face Editor toolbar, then place the PEM. If you accidentally place it on the outside, you can edit the face, select the PEM, then clear the On This Side checkbox in the Extended Properties panel.
Notes:
- The Face Editor toolbar is context-sensitive. If you are placing items on a panel, the buttons are labeled Front and Back. The buttons are labeled Inside and Outside for all enclosures except for the front panel of a rackmount enclosure.
- If the PEM is a nut, usually nuts stick out a bit from the back of where you want to screw them in, so if you are screwing them in from the outside or front of the enclosure, you would place them on the inside or back. This is not required, but allows a flush connection. For details, see http://www.protocasedesigner.com/wiki/index.php/Selecting_height_of_self-clinching_fasteners_based_on_material_thickness.
If a PEM is specified as 0.5” long, is this referenced to the outside or inside of the enclosure in which the PEM is placed?
All PEMs except concealed head fasteners and nuts are fully inserted into the hole, so if it is placed on the inside or back of the case, its size is referenced to the outside or front of the case. For example, if a PEM is .5" long, it will stick out .5" minus the thickness of the material.
Help questions
How do I view and edit this wiki?
For help in viewing and editing the Protocase Designer Documentation wiki, see Wiki Editing Help.
Where else do I look for the answer to my question?
For questions about Designer that you can't find the answers to in on this site, please email [Designer]. For all other questions, please email [Protocase].
