1. KeyCreator 2012 Release Notes
7-JUN-12

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. KeyCreator 2012 V11.0.0 PRODUCT NAME
Version identification appears in the KeyCreator Windows banner
64 Bit Version
32 Bit Version
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10. 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.
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11. 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.
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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
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13. 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.
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14. 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
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15. Enhanced Dynamic Face Modeling
Modify>Dynamic Face supports faces from multiple solids
Select face at start or add/modify via conversation bar
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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)
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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
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22. 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
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23. 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
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24. 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
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. 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
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28. Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Modeling
Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Example 2 (Cont’d.)
Select geometry
Position anchor
Rotate
Accept to end
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29. Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Modeling
Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Example 2 (Cont’d.)
Boolean subtract
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30. 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
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31. 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
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32. 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
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33. Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Modeling
Enhanced Dynamic Face (Cont’d.)
Refer to basic documents for general usage:
… \KeyCreator \Lang\English
DYNAMIC DYNAHANDLE OVERVIEW.pdf
DYNAMIC FACE OVERVIEW.pdf
DYNAMIC TRANSFORM OVERVIEW.pdf
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34. 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
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35. 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
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36. 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
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37. 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)
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38. 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
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39. 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
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40. 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
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41. 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
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42. Imprinted/Scribed Edges
Modeling
Enhanced Sheet Metal Bend Relief (Cont’d.)
Use Modify>Topology>Imprint & Scribe to create “edges” when needed
Imprinted/Scribed Edges
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43. Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange
Modeling
Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange
Create>Solid Feature>Sheet Metal Bend Relief has new options for width & bend reliefs
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44. Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d)
Modeling
Enhanced Sheet Metal Flange (Cont’d)
New Options
Flange Width
Bend Relief Width
Bend Relief Depth
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45. 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
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46. 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
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47. 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
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48. 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
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49. 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
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50. New Deform Wires (Cont’d.)
Modeling
New Deform Wires (Cont’d.)
Supports:
Dynamic dragging
Tangent/contact (Touch)
More context menu (RMB) options
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51. 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!
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52. Translator Versions Supported
Translators
KeyCreator 2012
Translator Versions Supported
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53. 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
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54. Default Configuration
Translators
Enhanced Solidworks
Supports Soildworks configurations
Options in dialog
Use different levels for each configuration
All Configurations
Default Configuration
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55. 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:
… \KeyCreator \Lang\English\Dynamic Dynahandle Overview.pdf
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56. 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.
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57. 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
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58. 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
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59. 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
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60. 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
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61. 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
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62. 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
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63. 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
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64. 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
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65. 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
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66. 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
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67. 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
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68. 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
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69. 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
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70. 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
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71. 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:
… \KeyCreator \Lang\English
DYNAMIC DYNAHANDLE OVERVIEW.pdf
DYNAMIC TRANSFORM OVERVIEW.pdf
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72. 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
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73. 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
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74. New Transform Exploded
New Transform>Explode Solid provides user a way of getting an exploded assembly using transform
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75. 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
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76. 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
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77. 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
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78. 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
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79. 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
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80. 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
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81. 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
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82. Enhanced Label Layout & Detailing
Added new options to Detail>Notes>Label
Support starting text from start position of extension line
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83. 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
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84. 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.
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85. 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
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86. 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
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87. 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
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88. 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
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89. 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.
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90. 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
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91. 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
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92. 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
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93. 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
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94. 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
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95. 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
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96. 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
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97. 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
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98. 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
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99. 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 JUN-12

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

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

102. 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 JUN-12

103. 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 JUN-12

104. 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 JUN-12

105. 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 JUN-12

106. 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 JUN-12

107. 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 JUN-12

108. 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 JUN-12

109. 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 JUN-12

110. 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 JUN-12

111. 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 JUN-12

112. 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 JUN-12

113. 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 JUN-12

114. 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 JUN-12

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

116. 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 JUN-12

117. 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 JUN-12

118. 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 JUN-12

119. 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 JUN-12

120. 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 JUN-12

121. 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 JUN-12

122. 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 JUN-12

123. 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 JUN-12

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

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

126. KCU Tips & Tricks Visit our online KeyCreator University
Get access to specific examples, tutorials, tips & tricks
KeyCreator JUN-12

127. 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 JUN-12

128. 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 JUN-12

129. 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 JUN-12

130. Important Notices Kubotek USA Supported Software Chart
KeyCreator JUN-12

131. 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 JUN-12

132. 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 JUN-12

133. 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 JUN-12

134. 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 JUN-12

135. 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 JUN-12