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#Open Protocase Designer.<br><br>[[File:Splash-screen-4.png|400px|thumb|centre|Protocase Designer Splash Screen]]<br> | #Open Protocase Designer.<br><br>[[File:Splash-screen-4.png|400px|thumb|centre|Protocase Designer Splash Screen]]<br> | ||
# In the '''Pick an Option to Start''' dialog box, click New File.[[File:Pick-option-start.png|400px|thumb|centre|Pick an Option to Start dialog box]]<br> | # In the '''Pick an Option to Start''' dialog box, click New File.[[File:Pick-option-start.png|400px|thumb|centre|Pick an Option to Start dialog box]]<br> | ||
| − | # Select an enclosure category on the left and then select an enclosure type.<br><br>[[File: | + | # Select an enclosure category on the left and then select an enclosure type.<br><br>[[File:window-newassembly-noselection.png|400px|thumb|centre|New Assembly Window]]<br> |
| − | # Modify the enclosure parameters including size, thickness, material, and colour to meet your design requirements.<br><br>[[File: | + | # Modify the enclosure parameters including size, thickness, material, and colour to meet your design requirements.<br><br>[[File:window-newassembly-ushape.png|400px|thumb|centre|New Assembly Window]]<br> |
| − | #Click OK to view a 3D model that you can manipulate in the main window.<br><br>[[File:main | + | #Click OK to view a 3D model that you can manipulate in the main window.<br><br>[[File:window-main-ushape.png|600px|thumb|centre|New U-Shape Enclosure]] |
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#Click '''Toggle Grid''' [[File:button-togglegrid.png|35px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to show the grid and automatically turn on snap to grid.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-cutout-grid.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | #Click '''Toggle Grid''' [[File:button-togglegrid.png|35px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to show the grid and automatically turn on snap to grid.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-cutout-grid.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | ||
#On the Cutout Library and Fasteners menu, point to a category and then click a cutout item.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-DB9menu.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | #On the Cutout Library and Fasteners menu, point to a category and then click a cutout item.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-DB9menu.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | ||
| − | #Click on the face to place the built-in cutout.<br><br>[[File: | + | #Click on the face to place the built-in cutout.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-db9.png|600px|thumb|centre]] |
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#Select the Path tool [[file:Path-tool.png|40px|bottom]] on the Drawing toolbar. | #Select the Path tool [[file:Path-tool.png|40px|bottom]] on the Drawing toolbar. | ||
| − | #Click the face to place points of the path. Click the first point again to finish the path.<br><br>[[File: | + | #Click the face to place points of the path. Click the first point again to finish the path.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-path.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> |
#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your enclosure.<br><br>[[File:window-main-ushape-cutout-path.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your enclosure.<br><br>[[File:window-main-ushape-cutout-path.png|600px|thumb|centre]]<br> | ||
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#From the Cutout Library, select the type of Self Clinching Fastener and its options.<br><br>[[File:dialogbox-pem.png|centre|Self-Clinching Fasteners Dialog Box]]<br> | #From the Cutout Library, select the type of Self Clinching Fastener and its options.<br><br>[[File:dialogbox-pem.png|centre|Self-Clinching Fasteners Dialog Box]]<br> | ||
#Click '''Place PEM''' and click the face to add the fasteners. | #Click '''Place PEM''' and click the face to add the fasteners. | ||
| − | #Continue adding fasteners and select the '''Edit''' tool [[File:edit | + | #Continue adding fasteners and select the '''Edit''' tool [[File:tool-edit.png|40px|bottom]] when you are done.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-pem.png|600px|thumb|centre|Placing Self-Clinching Fasteners]]<br> |
#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar. | #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar. | ||
#On the View menu, click '''Show/Hide Parts'''<br><br>[[File:dialogbox-showparts.png|centre|Show/Hide Parts Dialog Box]]<br> | #On the View menu, click '''Show/Hide Parts'''<br><br>[[File:dialogbox-showparts.png|centre|Show/Hide Parts Dialog Box]]<br> | ||
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#Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar and click a face to edit. | #Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar and click a face to edit. | ||
| − | #Select the '''Text tool''' [[File:text | + | #Select the '''Text tool''' [[File:tool-text.png|40px|bottom]]on the Drawing toolbar. The drawing mode is automatically changed to Silkscreen. |
#Click on the face and start typing to add text.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-text.png|600px|thumb|centre|Adding silkcreen text to a face]]<br> | #Click on the face and start typing to add text.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-text.png|600px|thumb|centre|Adding silkcreen text to a face]]<br> | ||
#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your text silkscreen on the 3D model.<br><br>[[File:window-main-text.png|600px|thumb|centre|Silkscreen text added to a face]]<br> | #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your text silkscreen on the 3D model.<br><br>[[File:window-main-text.png|600px|thumb|centre|Silkscreen text added to a face]]<br> | ||
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#Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar and click another face to edit. | #Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar and click another face to edit. | ||
| − | #Select the '''Image tool''' [[File:image | + | #Select the '''Image tool''' [[File:tool-image.png|40px|bottom]] on the Drawing toolbar. An Open dialog box appears. |
#Select an image file, such as a custom logo, and click '''Open'''.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-logo.png|600px|thumb|centre|Adding custom silkscreen logo to a face]]<br> | #Select an image file, such as a custom logo, and click '''Open'''.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-logo.png|600px|thumb|centre|Adding custom silkscreen logo to a face]]<br> | ||
#Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your silkscreen graphics.<br><br>[[File:window-main-logo.png|600px|thumb|centre|Custom logo added to a face]]<br> | #Click '''Accept and Close''' [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] on the Standard toolbar to view your silkscreen graphics.<br><br>[[File:window-main-logo.png|600px|thumb|centre|Custom logo added to a face]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 26 June 2012
Contents
Overview
This Quick Start guide will walk you through the main features of Protocase Designer® including…
- Creating,
- Customizing, and
- Quoting and Ordering
…your fully finished custom electronic enclosure.
Creating your enclosure
To begin designing your enclosure, you select from several enclosure templates such as Consolet, Flat panel, L shape, Rackmount, and U shape. You then customize various parameters including size, thickness, material, and colour. A 3D model of your enclosure is then created which you can customize further. Template:Procedure
Customizing your enclosure
To customize the faces of your enclosure, you open the face editor which provides many standard editing tools for creating cutouts, silkscreens, exclusion zones, and construction lines.
Add basic cutouts
Add built-in cutouts
Protocase Designer® also offers a variety of built-in cutouts that you can add to your enclosure. Template:Procedure
Add custom cutouts
You can also create your own custom cutouts using the Path tool. Template:Procedure
Add hardware
You can easily place hardware on your enclosure to accommodate various components, such as self-clinching fasteners to mount a PCB or handles. Template:Procedure
Add silkscreen text
You can add silkscreen text for labeling features on your enclosure. Template:Procedure
Add silkscreen image
You can add silkscreen images such as logos or other graphics on your enclosure. Template:Procedure
Quoting and ordering your enclosure
Once your design is complete you can instantly receive a quote and order your enclosure online. It's quick and easy! Template:Procedure
