The scale program |
In the scale program very simple linear and circular scales, with and without script, can be input. Scales can be milled on flat surfaces (flat engraving) or, via DIN/ISO export, on cylinders. The scale is assigned to one layer. using the function adopt scale the scale is adopted in the graphic layer specified here. with the output of the label then the tool data assigned to the layer is used.
Using scale: it can be selected between LINEAR scale and circular scale. Switching takes place through simple clicking-on.
After clicking-on the function the scale is marked by a rectangle, which can be positioned as desired, in the label frame using the cursor or can be input into the input line following the question input position (x,y): via the keyboard.
Input of the scale length in mm.
Slope angle of the basis line related to a horizontal line in degrees.
Input configuration of the scale graduations in relation to the datum line.
In one scale, up to 5 different types of graduation can be specified. With this Scale division1 has the highest and Scale division5 has the lowest priority. For the scale at least one scale division (Scale division1) must be specified. Multiple scale divisions must be put in in successive order.
The respective graduation is activated using Scale graduation . Line graduation > 0 (e.g. = 1). At least Scale graduation1 must be activated. The activated scale graduations must follow in succession. Otherwise the 'line graduation' can have no influence on the configuration. The scale is created from the zero graduation (in the middle) = Scale graduation1 outwards to = Scale graduation2(..n). If, for example, Scale graduation1 and Scale graduation2 are activated, then a scale results with the graduation order 1, 2, 1, 2, etc.
Adjust separation of the scale texts from the scales to the scale baseline. Positive values position the texts above the scale, negative values position the texts below the scale.
Input scale inscription direction.
In the menu scale text: goto and input scale texts.
The scale is adopted vectorised in the ActLayer. After this the scale cannot be modified further. The current scale data are saved and are always available for later use.
A scale is loaded from a file.
The current scale is saved completely in one file. Following loading the scale input is switched to the loaded scale type (linear/circular).
After clicking-on the function the scale is marked with a rectangle which, using the cursor, can be positioned arbitrarily in the label frame or can be entered into the input line via the keyboard after the inquiry Input position (x,y):.
input of the scale datum line radius in mm.
Input of the scale start angle in degrees. With cursor input, the scale is also drawn continuously for graphic checking. Circular scales are built up clockwise (mathematically negative direction of rotation) from larger start angle to smaller end angle.
Input of the scale end angle in degrees. With cursor input, the scale is also drawn continuously for graphic checking. Circular scales are built up clockwise (mathematically negative direction of rotation) from larger start angle to smaller end angle.
Input configuration of the scale graduations related to the datum line.
Input of the scale graduation comp. Linear scale.
The respective graduation is activated using Scale graduation . Line graduation > 0 (e.g. = 1). At least Scale graduation1 must be activated. The activated scale graduations must follow in succession. Otherwise the 'line graduation' can have no influence on the configuration. The scale is created from the zero graduation (in the middle) = Scale graduation1 outwards to = Scale graduation2(..n). If, for example, Scale graduation1 and Scale graduation2 are activated, then a scale results with the graduation order 1, 2, 1, 2, etc.
Adjust separation of the scale texts from the scales to the scale baseline. Positive values position the texts above the scale, negative values position the texts below the scale.
Input the scale text type comp. Linear scale.
Input the scale text direction comp. Linear scale.
In scale text goto input.
The scale is adopted vectorised in the ActLayer - thereafter the scale cannot be modified further. The current scale data is saved and are always available for a later use.
A scale is loaded from a file.
The current scale is saved completely in one file.
The adjustment and modification of scale text lines takes place here. The current line data are displayed in the menu field and the line is highlighted in colour in the graphic. The majority of the line data can be modified in the Lines increment field. In this case the appropriate line limitation is also drawn and, with adoption of the new line data using <Ret> or <L>, completely redrawn. A scale can contain up to 200 text lines. For the description of the function input comp. Menu edit line:.
Note: For easier input of several scale texts, using the cursor keys <CuUp>, <CuDn>, <PgUp>, <PgDn>, it can be indexed into the previous or following text line (scale division).
Input text lines for the sub-division and edit. The current line (here 1) and the total number of text lines (here 19) are shown in the menu.
Select character set for the text lines. Only character sets, which are listed in the dialogue box, can be selected. To select the file click-on the file name. A double click or OK starts the loading process. By clicking only once a selection of characters is shown in the graphics window.
Only
character sets which have been previously installed are listed in HZE format.
The program
installs the character set automatically with its first start, if the
character sets have been loaded previously in the current directory (are
in the program). With later modifications, such as importing a character
set, deleting, status change etc., the installation has to be started by
the user with Font Edit . Import Font . install HZE.
Character set names:
Text representation normal or with 'small caps'.
Input the text first letter (capital) height.
Input distortion of the text lines. The inputs distort / width are alternatives. The last input is always relevant for the text line. The distortion calculated using the text line width is displayed under 'width'. A negative text line width results in a mirroring in the lines run direction.
Input text line width. The inputs distort / width are alternatives. The last input is always relevant for the text line. The distortion calculated using the text line width is displayed under 'distort:'. A negative text line width results in a mirroring in the lines run direction.
Input text slope angle (in degrees) (set text characters inclined).
Adjust separation between characters. The dimension is related to a first
letter (capital) height of
Auto scale text creates simple scale text sequences following input of the start size and the increment. The first and last resultant scale texts (first/last line) are displayed during input.
The text parameters (font .. layer) of the current line are adopted in all scale text lines. With this all scale texts are created in the same style.
All scale text lines are deleted after acknowledgement of the inquiry Delete text Y/N.
Switch into the previous scale text line.
Switch into the next scale text line.
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Generate a scale for the cylinder blank.
Create milling data. In the ActLayer there are graphic data only. For milling data tools and technological data re absolutely required. Therefore, define a layer tool for the ActLayer. Input the layer tool using Extras . Tool input and selection of the consecutive tool. Following input of the tool and technological data, you can export the data using File . direct mill.
Select the layers which are to be exported and, in the export menu, the export filter DIN/ISO.
In the lefthand part of the window select the dialect (FILTER) and enter the settings in the righthand part of the window:
Finished!
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