KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes 7-JUN-12

General Topics List KC2012 New Technology PHL - Hidden Line Rendering Extracted HLR/HLD Instances using HLR/HLD Section Views Detail Callouts Bursting Silhouettes New Algorithms Mass Properties Area/Centroid STEP IGES KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face Enhanced Offset Face Enhanced Extrude Enhanced Swept Pipe Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange Enhanced Structural Shapes New Deform Wires (CDE) Translators Supported File Versions STEP IGES SolidWorks Import KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Transform Enhanced Dynamic Array Enhanced Dynamic Transform Enhanced Mating New Explode Solid Layout & Detailing Enhanced Auto-Label New Dimension Animation New True Dimension Dimension Layout Label KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Zoom View New Clip View New Dynamic CPlane Enhanced Background Colors New Projected Area New Draft Angle New Set/Unset Entity Rendering Enhanced import KeyCreator Enhanced Tool Tips Enhanced Mass Properties Enhanced Area/Centroid Enhanced Composite & Group Enhanced Cutting Plane Enhanced Dimension Text Display KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Misc. Enhanced Find Root Enhanced Assembly Tree Level Tree Synchronized CPlane & View Creation USM - Universal Selection Menu UPM – Universal Position Menu KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Default Changes Display Settings>Performance IGES Export Settings Tools>Structural Shapes & Mechanical Elements>Setup 3D Dimension Text Behavior Tips & Tricks Setting BOM Variable Different Editing Methods Accessing History Toolbar Bursting a Layout Dynamic Tools KCU KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

General Topics List (Cont’d.) KC2012 General Topics List (Cont’d.) Important Notices License Activation Pre-KC2012 Layouts Kubotek USA Supported Software Known Issues Bursting a Layout Custom Cursor Items Fixed Fixed Issues Areas Addressed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

KeyCreator 2012 V11.0.0 PRODUCT NAME Version identification appears in the KeyCreator Windows banner 64 Bit Version 32 Bit Version KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New PHL technology New Technology Results in more accurate HLD/HLR renderings & Silhouettes. Affected functions & areas: Tools>Extract>Extract HLR/HLD in model mode The Extract HLR/HLD option when printing from model mode. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New PHL technology (Cont’d.) New Technology New PHL technology (Cont’d.) Hidden Line Removed/Hidden Line Dashed (HLR/HLD) rendering modes in drawing instances when the "Advanced Precise Hidden Line Rendering" option is selected. The "dimensionable silhouettes" option has been removed, as we now always generate them. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New PHL technology (Cont’d.) New Technology New PHL technology (Cont’d.) Improved bursting of drawing instances that are in HLR/HLD rendering modes. This includes exporting to formats that automatically burst, such as DXF/DWG Geometry behind the Section View plane in section views, and any additional solids added to the rendering. This does not affect the generation of the geometry on the section view plane itself. Detail Callout is also improved with new HLD/HLR KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New PHL technology (Cont’d.) New Technology New PHL technology (Cont’d.) Create>Advanced Splines>Silhouette – Only if Imprint option is OFF Tools>Extract>Wire From Solid – Only if Silhouette Curves option is ON. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Algorithms New Technology STEP export & import enhanced with new technology IGES export & import enhanced with new technology Tools>Verify>Mass Properties uses the new technology for more accurate results Tools>Verify>Area/Centroid uses the new technology for more accurate results KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face Modeling Modify>Dynamic Face supports faces from multiple solids Select face at start or add/modify via conversation bar KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Supports Extrude Face behavior Use Align functions to define extrude direction Draft Angle option Negative angle value = Inward Positive angle value = Outward Extrude Face uses “Natural” Use Modify>Solid Face>Extrude Face if you need the other options KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Supports Revolve Face behavior Move the Dyna Handle to position rotation axis Use the rotation handles to rotate face Make sure you select the correct behavior using RMB context menu KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Supports Edit Blend behavior Only blend faces can be selected; then the BLEND option appears Options to enter radius available For complex blends you may want to use Modify>Solid Feature>Edit Blend or Dimension Driven Editing (DDE) KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) New copy option for faces & features is available during dynamic manipulation A copy of a valid Feature will be added/subtracted topologically if a valid result is formed Select copy during dynamic moves at locations KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Valid Features: Round holes (automatically used as feature) Bump, Pocket, etc. that will form a “closed” shape That will add/subtract topologically KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Faces that do not form a feature, will copy the face – no topological operation takes place Copies of faces Modified solid faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 1 – Copy Feature Select valid BUMP feature Position anchor (Xform off) Copy Linear move (Xform on) Position Rotate (Xform on) Copy KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 1 (Cont’d.) Linear move (Xform on) Position Copy Linear move (Xform on) Position Rotate (Xform on) Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 1 (Cont’d.) Result is valid hallow/cavity (uses “closed” feature) Use other modification tools to fine tune Use Remove Face on 2 “outer” cavity faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 2 – Prune & Dynamic Xform This is not a good case for linear Xform copy Feature is “open” --- not a “closed” bump Result may not be what was expected KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 2 (Cont’d.) This is a good case for Rotary Xform using copy Feature is not “closed” but stays “open” as needed Select feature Position anchor (Xform off) Copy Rotate (Xform on) Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 2 (Cont’d.) Good case for Dynamic Xform Use Prune>Copy to extract needed feature geometry KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 2 (Cont’d.) Select geometry Position anchor Rotate Accept to end KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 2 (Cont’d.) Boolean subtract KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 3 - Using Copy with faces not Features Select face geometries Position anchor Copy Set desired behavior (revolve) Drag into position Copy Repeat as needed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 3 (Cont’d.) Reposition anchor as needed Reselect behavior as needed Repeat drag & copies as needed ACCEPT to end Start again by selecting copied faces Reposition anchors as before Repeat drag as needed Repeat for the faces & positions as need KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Example 3 (Cont’d.) ACCEPT to end Finish fine tuning of solids & booleans to complete model KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.) Refer to basic documents for general usage: … \KeyCreator64.11.0\Lang\English DYNAMIC DYNAHANDLE OVERVIEW.pdf DYNAMIC FACE OVERVIEW.pdf DYNAMIC TRANSFORM OVERVIEW.pdf KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Offset Face Modeling Modify>Solid Face>Offset Faces has 2 new options to determine offset To Position To Face Both support negative direction When offsetting multiple faces; the solution is the first face to meet the to “position” or “face” condition KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Extrude Modeling Create>Swept Solid>Extrude has new option to determine offset Base Position & Length Length value can be negative to determine direction from the selected position KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Swept Pipe Modeling Create>Swept Solid>Pipe has new dialog & options to use standard sizes Uses the same standards found in Structural Shapes Values can be overwritten An Inside Diameter of zero creates a solid non-hollow pipe KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief Create>Solid Feature>Sheet Metal Bend Relief has new dialog & options for relief type & behaviors Perpendicular Parallel Bisecting Simple round (Relief Depth) KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) New Cut Perpendicular to face Green Perpendicular Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) New Cut Parallel to face Green Parallel Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) New Cut Bisecting Between Faces & Full Depth Green Bisected Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) New Cut Bisecting Between Faces & Straight cut to edge plus depth Green Bisected Faces Bend Relief Depth = 0 Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Imprinted/Scribed Edges Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.) Use Modify>Topology>Imprint & Scribe to create “edges” when needed Imprinted/Scribed Edges KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange Create>Solid Feature>Sheet Metal Bend Relief has new options for width & bend reliefs KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) New Options Flange Width Bend Relief Width Bend Relief Depth KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) Modeling Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d) Valid faces for flanges using width & bend reliefs Must be single SM-like edge face 4 Valid Faces Non-Valid Single Face Only 1Valid Face KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Structural Shapes Modeling Enhanced Structural Shapes Tools>Structural Shapes continuation of adding standard’s tables Pipe, Rectangular Tube, Rectangular Bar, Round Bar & Hexagonal Bar KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) New anchor placement toggle for placing structural shapes similar to primitive solids Corners & middle of top & bottom of shape Use the “generic toggle” key to select the anchor placement point; selection is modal Top Bottom KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) Modeling Enhanced Structural Shapes (Cont’d.) New secondary corner radius added to cover some other standards for I-Beams, T-Beams & Channels KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Deform Wires Modeling Powerful new features added to Add- Ins>CDE_Open>KQwinCommand.cde Parallel Deform Wires Rotate Deform Wires Modifies wireframe entities using Transform>Box Move like method but maintaining tangencies Box Move Result Deform Wire Result KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Deform Wires (Cont’d.) Modeling New Deform Wires (Cont’d.) Supports: Dynamic dragging Tangent/contact (Touch) More context menu (RMB) options KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Deform Wires (Cont’d.) Modeling New Deform Wires (Cont’d.) Documentation available: …/Lang/English/Parallel_Deform_Wire.pdf …/Lang/English/Rotate_Deform_Wire.pdf NOTE: Does not support edges of solids only wireframe! KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Translator Versions Supported Translators KeyCreator 2012 Translator Versions Supported KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New STEP Updated IGES Translators New STEP translator uses new technology for both import & export Updated IGES Default export setting changed because some CAD systems do not support higher level solid entities Continuation of updating new technology KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Default Configuration Translators Enhanced Solidworks Supports Soildworks configurations Options in dialog Use different levels for each configuration All Configurations Default Configuration KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dynamic Array Transform Enhanced Dynamic Array Enhanced Transform>Dynamic Array by adding more flexibility & options (Old Transform> Dynamic Linear Array) Simplified “default” options for most commonly used transformation types; yet allows advanced modes Automatic anchor point selection Added modeless dialogs to allow interactive changes while dynamically dragging handle Refer to basic documents for general usage: … \KeyCreator64.11.0\Lang\English\Dynamic Dynahandle Overview.pdf KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Basic/Simple workflow Select any geometry for transformation Note that the options dialog is minimized by default. Can be expanded if needed. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Automatic anchor point the Center of Gravity (CoG) is selected Selects the combined CoG when multiple entities are selected KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Choose transformation type from Default options The pre-selected defaults are: Linear – In/along a direction Angular – Rotate about an axis Pos – Free/Random selected positions Note: user can expand the list Follow the prompts & enter the additional data specific to transformation type KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Follow the prompts & enter the additional data specific to transformation type Pos – Selected specific location Angular – Center/Axis of rotation Circular - Center/Axis of rotation Along – Chain of curves AlongN - Chain of curves KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Enter number of copies from the modeless dialog and/or start dragging the dynahandle Specific modeless dialog for each transformation type will appear. Adjust number of copies, spacing, etc. Dragging will force update KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Adjust number of copies, spacing, etc. Base – Reposition anchor point; Allows selection (UPM) Delta – Delta distance between copies Copies – number of copies of the original Dragging DynaHandle will force/update display KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Place/Position geometry Adjust the number of copies as needed Use RMB context menu to select position KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Continuation of dynamic array Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Use Copy as needed Makes copies of current state (orientation & number of “copies”) Adjust individual elements using Free if needed Continuation of dynamic array Copied KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Angular & Circular modeless dialog Base – Reposition anchor point; Allows selection (UPM) Axis 1 – Center point of rotation uses Z of active Cplane Use RMB to access editing tools Axis 2 – Defines 2nd axis point if not using Z of Cplane Angle – Angular spacing between copies Copies – number of copies of the original Angular DynaHandle KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dragging DynaHandle Sphere Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Along & AlongN modeless dialog Base – Reposition anchor point; Allows selection (UPM) Distance – Between each copy Copies – number of copies of the original Use the SHIFT key to activate “NEAR” as you drag the dynaHandle along curve for better cursor tracking Dragging DynaHandle Sphere KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Positioning DynaHandle Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Pos has no modeless dialog Pick/Place model locations Only the DynaHandle is displayed until ACCEPT The DynaHandles move the copies Use FREE to adjust the individual copies Positioning DynaHandle End Mid End KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Default Settings Shown Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Main OPTIONS Dialog You can Expand the OPTIONS Set as you want to appear & prompt Checks √ indicate “default” On conditions Values are the default values Settings are modal Values can be changed in modless dialog & dynahandle RMB menus All dialogs can be moved around & placed where you want them to appear next time too. Default Settings Shown KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) Transform Dynamic Array (Cont’d.) OPTIONS available Move/Orient the original as you move the copies Use the automatic Center of Gravity base anchor point; otherwise prompt for base anchor point Use these XYZ coordinates as the base anchor point Default to this number of copies Select the transformation types you want dispalyed in conversation bar by default Toggle hides remaining options Linear default delta values Default rotation angle 1st axis location (single point) 2nd axis point Skip the 2nd axis prompt Default distance value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Auto-Selected Center of Gravity Transform Dynamic Transform Enhanced Transform>Dynamic adds more transform types & options Select the base point for anchor point or new “Skip” to use automatic Center of Gravity anchor point for all selected items Auto-Selected Center of Gravity KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Transform (Cont’d.) New Along & AlongN options Along – Will move/position along/on a chain of curves AlongN – Will move/position along/on & normal to chain of curves KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Transform (Cont’d.) New Context Menu option to reselect anchor point to user selected position or Center of Gravity Refer to basic documents for general usage: … \KeyCreator64.11.0\Lang\English DYNAMIC DYNAHANDLE OVERVIEW.pdf DYNAMIC TRANSFORM OVERVIEW.pdf KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Transform Mating Enhanced Transform>Mating to keep the relative position of mate label/constraint to the “Parent” after position changes or modifications are made to “Parent”. Added default creation level to Tools>Options>Transform for any mate labels/constraints created KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Mating (Cont’d.) Transform Using Generic Edit allows access to new options Show – Highlights mated “Child” Add – add entity to mate Remove – remove entity from mate Edit Label – allows editing text Show Target – Highlighted “Parent” entity KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Transform Exploded New Transform>Explode Solid provides user a way of getting an exploded assembly using transform KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Transform Exploded (Cont’d.) Works along the direction of the Z of active CPlane Follow the prompts for: The fixed objects Which objects to be moved Distance/Spacing to be move KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Transform Exploded (Cont’d.) How it works. Works only on solids Moves in +Z all objects that are above the bounding box of the fixed objects Moves in -Z all objects that are below the bounding box of the fixed objects For the objects that are partially inside the bounding box the system calculates the centre of gravity of the object. If the CoG is above the midline of the object (considering the Z component related to the CP orientation) then the object is moved in +Z else in -Z Fixed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Transform Exploded (Cont’d.) Depending on complexity & componetent orientation, you may need to be selective & perform transformation as many times as needed to get desired results Create small dummy solid for “Fixed” solid if needed to get more control Use Transform>Dynamic to fine tune as needed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Auto Label Layout & Detailing Added STANDARDS information to Detail>Notes>Auto Label Format for use in Auto Label The variable $$STDNAME is available in all formats Add your STD as needed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Dimension Animation Layout & Detailing New Dimension Animation New dynamic animation of dimension placement for Detail>Linear Dimension & Detail>Angular Dimension>Three Positions Value dynamically updates until final placement KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced True Dimension Layout & Detailing Enhanced True Dimension Detail>Quick Dimension now supports TRUE dimensioning Supports the Linear dimension of true 3D distance, not projected on CPlane. Select single line/edge or positions (End, Ctr, Mid) Use the RMB to select Toggle Plane or use “Generic Toggle” key to get TRUE before final placement Toggling Results KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dimensioning in Layout Layout & Detailing Enhanced Dimensioning in Layout Supports dimensioning of non-planar holes Enhanced Detail>Radial Dimension>Circular Regular & Detail>Quick Dimension Use the Radial Dimension for 3D “elliptical” edge shaped holes 3D Edged Holes KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Label Layout & Detailing Added new options to Detail>Notes>Label Support starting text from start position of extension line KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Instance Setting Layout & Detailing Enhanced Instance Setting The “Always Auto-fit Border” & “Keep model geometry in border” settings now do not Always force a re-process as before when just toggling between Layout & model modes Changes in the model will re-process layouts, as always, when opened KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Zoom View Window Visualization & Tools New View>Zoom View Window provides the capability of multiple windows (not viewports) of various areas of your model simultaneously visible & fully active/live for selection, positioning & modeling. Ideal for working on long or complex models. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) The power of this New Zoom View Window is that it is an immediate mode function! Can be created, accessed & removed in the middle of a function (creating, editing, positioning, etc.) Can be created ahead of time too. To take advantage of this new tool, we recommend you assign a hot-key to make accessing easier & faster KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Each Zoom View Window is defined by selecting a “window” center Automatically zooms with single click by 10X (default). Use the “Options” to set modal zoom scale value Displays rectangular border in model space showing area & plane of view Windows can be moved & re-sized (standard windows behavior) Minimize with main KC window KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Each Zoom View Window has Options Draw Border – Display rectangular border on model Select Center – Allows reselecting window center on “model” Settings Global & modal for all Zoom View Windows Attributes & default Zooming KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Zoom View Window (Cont’d.) Windows can be moved off main KC window or to second monitor Zoom View Windows stay until: File is closed Not saved with file User removes window KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Clip View Window Visualization & Tools New View>Clip View Window provides the capability of multiple windows (not viewports) of various user defined scenes of the model. simultaneously visible & fully active/live for selection, positioning & modeling. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) The power of this New Clip View Window is that it is an immediate mode function! Can be created, accessed & removed in the middle of a function (creating, editing, positioning, etc.) Can be created ahead of time too. To take advantage of this new tool, we recommend you assign a hot-key to make accessing easier & faster KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Each Clip View Window is defined by selecting window diagonals to capture the scene (zoom & orientation) Initial placement is exactly over windowed area & same zoom (scene) Displays rectangular border in model space showing area & plane of view Clip View Window can be moved & enlarged KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Each Clip View Window has Options Draw Border – Display rectangular border on model Select Clip – Allows reselecting window diagonals on “model” Settings – Attribute settings KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Clip View Window (Cont’d.) Windows can be moved off main KC window or to second monitor Clip View Windows stay until: File is closed Not saved with file User removes window KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Dynamic CPlane Visualization & Tools More flexibility with DynaCP option added to the CPlane tool bar. Selecting this activates the CPlane dynahandle ACCEPT sets the CPlane to current dynamic settings KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Background Colors Visualization & Tools Enhanced Background Colors New background color directions are available in File>Properties>Display Colors Available for both model & layout mode customization Enhances images for presentations KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Projected Area Visualization & Tools New Tools>Verify>Project Area provides user with dynamic tools to find projected area from any direction Similar to cutting plane tools Useful for tonnage calculation Creates a plane & note KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Projected Area (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools New Projected Area (Cont’d.) Function is applied to all displayed bodies The DynaHandle is placed CPlane origin on XY plane Moves along Z component & rotates about X & Y The note formatted by Detail Settings CPlane Origin KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Draft Angle Visualization & Tools New Tools>Verify>Draft Angle provides user with new tool to analyze draft angles on a solid or shell. Uses Cplane Z for pull direction Displays gradients on faces Select colors Define angular ranges Values can range from -90 to 90 Save configuration settings to reuse KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Set/Unset Entity Rendering Visualization & Tools New Set/Unset Entity Rendering New Edit>Entities>Set Entity Rendering & Unset Entity Rendering provides a another rendering tool for Solids, stitched Sheet Bodies, Fasteners (Threads), Part References & Shells Option to unset/reset unselected entities Use other tools to modify rendering of individual faces KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Import KeyCreator Visualization & Tools Enhanced Import KeyCreator The File>Import>KeyCreator Files added wireframe rendering option to make placement of solids easier KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Tool Tips Visualization & Tools Smarter tool tips provide more information as cursor hovers over geometry KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Mass Properties Visualization & Tools Enhanced Mass Properties New more accurate algorithm for Tools>Verify>Mass Properties Units stay model while in the dialog KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Area/Centroid Visualization & Tools Enhanced Area/Centroid New more accurate algorithm for Tools>Verify>Area/Centroid Enhanced Composites & Groups Supports highlighting the entities in the Composite & Group from the Tools>Composite>List & Tools>Group>List KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Cutting Plane Visualization & Tools Enhanced Cutting Plane Enhanced user friendliness with Level option for intersection curves results for View>Cutting Plane>Cutting Plane & Cutting Section No longer just stays on same level as “cut” solids Easier to access & use results KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dimension Text Display Visualization & Tools Enhanced Dimension Text Display Added new option to display Dimension Texts parallel to screen in 3D model space Improves visualization & reading, improves engineering presentations/review meetings & DDE usage Setting under Detail>Settings>Options>Formatting “display text in dimension plane” Unchecked - is parallel to screen Parallel To Screen KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Dimension Text Display (Cont’d.) Visualization & Tools Enhanced Dimension Text Display (Cont’d.) Checked - in plane of geometry or CPlane Behavior is set in .ckt file’s detail settings Older files will behave as checked/not parallel to screen Plane of Geo or CPlane KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Read Assembly Tree Misc. Enhanced Read Assembly Tree Enhanced user friendliness of Assembly>Read Assembly Tree by adding Copy Text, Text Out & HTML Out to RMB menu Copy Text – Copies to clipboard for pasting (Ctrl+V) into other text documents KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Find Root Files Misc. Enhanced Find Root Files Enhanced user friendliness of File>Find Root Files by adding Copy to Clipboard & Save to File Copies to clipboard for pasting (Ctrl+V) into other text documents KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Level Tree Misc. Enhanced the Level Tree Support both Copy and Move by dragging and dropping in the level tree. Copy - Hold down Ctrl key while dragging; Move - Just drag and drop Added Options to RMB menu Copy Text - to clipboard Text Out HTML Out KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Level Tree (Cont’d.) Misc. Enhanced Level Tree (Cont’d.) Productivity enhancement to the Level Tree in layout mode Allow selecting & performing display operations across multiple instances. Select levels & uses RMB menus Turn levels on/off all at once instead of each individual instance—processed one time. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

New Synchronized Cplane & View Misc. New Synchronized Cplane & View Under Tools>Options> Miscellaneous the option to synchronize CPlane & Views operations Synchronized create, delete, rename & renumber KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Universal Selection Menu (USM) Misc. Enhanced Universal Selection Menu (USM) More flexibility added with Line option under Polygon to select items that are only crossed by the polyline Projected into display view Interactive Polyline Selected Entities KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Universal Position Menu (UPM) Misc. Enhanced Universal Position Menu (UPM) Enhanced the AlongE option to support a starting location After selecting an edge, you can chose between MidPt or new FromPos Allows you to select any position options as the starting location KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Enhanced Universal Position Menu (UPM) (Cont’d.) Misc. Enhanced Universal Position Menu (UPM) (Cont’d.) Useful for both 2D & 3D applications Two Positions Edge KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Display Settings Default Changes Tools>Options>Display>Performance Changed the “Simplify True Type text pixel threshold” from 5 to 10. KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

IGES Export Setting Default Changes The Export option to send out as Manifold B-Rep Solids changed to use Parametric Trimmed Surfaces. Many other CAD & CAM systems do not support the higher level entity KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Setup For Structural Shapes & Mechanical Elements Default Changes Setup For Structural Shapes & Mechanical Elements Use the new “Use same units as part file” as default Uncheck to get old behavior KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

3D Dimension Text Behavior Default Changes 3D Dimension Text Behavior New option for dimension’s text to be parallel to screen is the default in KC2012 templates Check to get old behavior Older files will behave as checked! Old Behavior New Behavior KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Different Editing Tools & Methods Tips & Tricks Different Editing Tools & Methods A Reminder that there are 3 different methods of editing Solids Static Transform>Box Move Modify>Solid Face Modify>Solid Feature Dimension Driven Editing Modify>Dimension Driven Edit Dynamic Face Modify>Dynamic Face Pick the best method for your needs & preferences KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Tips & Tricks BOM To use the Out-of-the-Box BOM updated tables & templates Change/Add the environment variable to use KC2012 path Enter the “variable name” KCBOM10 (same as previous version) Enter “Variable value” as your full path name to your ckd/BOM directory KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Accessing The History Tool Bar Tips & Tricks Accessing The History Tool Bar The History Tool Bar does not appear by default to provide more working graphics area The History Tool Bar can easily be displayed Default Hot Key (Shift+H) Hover cursor on KC banner & RMB to toggle tool bars on/off KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Bursting a Layout Tips & Tricks Use the function Layout>Burst All Instances rather than Edit>Entities>Burst (Generic Burst) this was specifically designed for this purpose & therefore more efficient that the Generic Burst The Generic Burst works on each entity it finds one at a time. The Burst All Instances works on all the instances at one single time KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Tools Tips & Tricks ALONG & ALONGN Use the SHIFT key to activate “NEAR” option as you drag the dynaHandle along curve to improve better cursor tracking First location may be Anchored, uncheck option if dragging behavior is not as expected Turn QUICK CHAIN off in Tools>Options>Select when using edges from solids as the ”along” curves Chain & SKIP option used to sellect a single solid edge & terminate further chain prompts. Accept keeps you in the chain prompting sequence KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Dynamic Tools Tips & Tricks DynaHandle positioning Turn off behaviors when positioning dynaHandle anchor point (center/axis of rotation) for revolves & rotations KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Zoom & Clip View Windows Tips & Tricks Zoom & Clip View Windows Assign hot-keys to take productivity advantage of their immediate mode functionality KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

KCU Tips & Tricks Visit our online KeyCreator University http://support.kubotekusa.com/support/kcu/index.html Get access to specific examples, tutorials, tips & tricks KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Important Notices New Licensing Implemented Because our third party licensing tool is no longer being supported, a new popular & common industry-used web base activation licensing is available. The Benefits are: Fully-automated internet-based licensing process is fast and simple No down-time due to forgotten or lost hardware No struggles inquiring and matching hardware ID numbers to licenses Works on any PC, no special hardware needed No drivers are needed which eliminates potential conflicts with operating system Licenses for separate installs are managed automatically which simplifies the process of setting up new versions on a previously licensed PC Moving a license to a new PC is a simple 5-minute, check-in/check-out, self-serve process available online 24/7 For larger sites, the option to set up a local license server provides additional flexibility Additionally, software downloads are now hosted on the same high-speed connection and reliable servers as the new activation license system. Full details available on our support website We recommend users migrate to this new licensing method KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Important Notices Opening Pre-KC2012 Layouts The 1st time you open a pre-KC2012 layout it will reprocess for the new PHL technology This may take some time depending on layout’s complexity Once you have opened (re-processed for new PHL) all the layouts in the file & saved the file, accessing the layout will be faster. Changes in the model will re-process layouts, as always, when opened KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Important Notices Removed Functions These functions have been removed from KeyCreator 2012: Tools>Wetted Surface Waiting completion Tools>Lightworks Transform>Dynamic Free Array Functionality inside New Transform>Dynamic Array Transform>Dynamic Linear Array Functionality inside new Transform>Dynamic Array KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Important Notices Kubotek USA Supported Software Chart KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Important Notices KeyCreator 2012 Files Not Backward Compatible Any newly created or existing .ckd files saved with KeyCreator2012 are not backward compatible Make a backup of your existing .ckd files before moving to KeyCreator 2012 KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Bursting a Layout Known Issues When a layout is Burst using Edit>Entities>Burst the layout is reprocessed & this may take some time depending on layout’s complexity. A bursting, performed behind the scenes, affects execution time for some Export functions. DWG DXF PDF A better function to use is Layout>Burst All Instances See Tip & Tricks section KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Custom Cursor Known Issues If you use custom cursor you may have ghost remnants left on screen when cursor moves off drawing area. Work around is to also turn on “Cplane Axis Cursor” or turn off all quick moves KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Fixed Issues Items Fixed Over 650 items fixed. Items that did not make the deadline will continue to be addressed in following updates & releases. A more complete list is accessible from our support download area KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12

Areas Addressed Items Fixed KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12 ACIS AddOns Assemblies AutoDim BOM CADL CADL/Converter CADL/Docs CompareTool Control3d Create Create/Solid Create/Solid/Loft Create/Solid/Swept Create/Surface Create/Wireframe Detail Detail/Arrowhead Detail/Dimension Detail/Hatch Detail/Lines Detail/Symbols Detail/Text Display Display/Animation Display/HLR_HLD Docs DRAFT-PAK DRAFT-PAK/Fasteners DRAFT-PAK/Features DRAFT-PAK/MechElem DRAFT-PAK/MechElem/Gear-Rack DRAFT-PAK/StructShape Edit Edit/Burst Entities Faceter Faceter/ACIS File File/Export File/Export Graphics File/Open Install Interface Interface/Classic Interface/Dialogs Interface/Level Tree Interface/Select Interface/Toolbars Layout Layout/AutoLayout Layout/Instance Localization Math Modify Modify/Blend Modify/Boolean Modify/Deform Modify/Edit Features Modify/Local Ops Modify/Pattern Modify/PruneGraft Modify/Sheetmetal Modify/Solid Modify/Surface Modify/Trim Break Modify/Warp NC NC/Interface OLE Performance Print-Plot Section Tools Tools/Customize Tools/Options Tools/Solids Translators/Batch Translators/Catia Translators/Catia/Import Translators/DWG_DXF Translators/DWG_DXF/Export Translators/DWG_DXF/Import Translators/IGES Translators/IGES/Export Translators/IGES/Export/Drawing Translators/IGES/Import Translators/IGES/Import/Drawing Translators/IGES/Import/Geometry Translators/Other Translators/Parasolid Translators/Parasolid/Export Translators/Parasolid/Import Translators/PartPattern Translators/ProE Translators/STEP Translators/STEP/Export Translators/STEP/Import Translators/SWX Translators/UG VariantBuilds/Spectrum VariantBuilds/Viewer Verify View View/CPlane View/Level XForm XForm/Compress KeyCreator 2012 7-JUN-12