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User`s Manual, 3D-Engrave Software (English)

1. The scan resolution should be high In general a higher resolution yields outlining of greater accuracy The optimal resolution varies according to a shape s complexity and size when cut However it takes longer to import high resolution data into 3D Engrave than low resolution data 36 d2 dpi S00 dpi The size of the original art being scanned should be the same as the size when engraving Results of engraving that are more attractive than the original art are not obtained when an image smaller than the engraved image is imported and then enlarged with 3D Engrave To help ensure attractive results of engraving start with a larger object and reduce it to the desired size 1 From the File menu click Import The Open dialog box appears 2 Click Files of type and select Windows Bitmap File bmp A list of files that can be imported is shown 3 Select the desired file and click Open 4 The imported image is laid out on screen To make a relief of the imported image as it is without editing it select the image then click Relief Create Relief To menu the image use the commands on the Image menu To retouch the image click a To convert the image to polygons click Shape Convert to Polygon Images having more than 16 colors cannot be converted to polygons To reduce the number of colors click Image Reduce Colors _ Related Topics Import command Part 5 Hi
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3. 9 1 This shows whether abstraction is on or off letting you verify the current setting 2 This displays the blade diameter or for the engraving tool the tool diameter This lets you check the present setting 3 This shows the cutting material letting you verify the current setting Layout Center org This sets the X Y origin point at the center of the object This is valid only on modeling machines that can set the origin point at the center of the cutting range When this is selected then on the modeling machine set the origin point at the center This is convenient when used to perform cutting using a center vise Layout Lower Left X Lower Left Y This sets the lower left position for the relief area the rectangular area in blue Lane p Losa 5 Let Mange iT ren Enter the distance from the X Y origin point that has been set on the modeling machine For more information on the position of the X Y origin point and how to set it please refer to the user s manual for your modeling machine This setting cannot be made when Center org has been selected Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Layout Margin This provides for a margin of material around the relief area the rectangular area in blue Changing this setting changes the range of the white rectangle The margin is provided on both the X axis in the Y axis No setting i
4. The data output port is set with the printer driver Open the driver s properties and on the Details tab check the setting for Print to the following port Is the cable connected Switch off the power to the computer and the output device and use an interface cable to connect the two devices Is the correct type of cable used The type of interface cable may vary according to the computer model Make the connection with the correct type of cable for the computer Be sure the computer and the output device are both switched off before attempting to attach or disconnect the interface cable 70 7 3 Error Messages XXXXX illegal font selected The 3D Engrave file you tried to open contains fonts that are not registered in Windows When this happens a list of substitute fonts is displayed The file may have been made on a machine with a different font environment or some fonts may have been deleted from Windows To reproduce the original image make sure the necessary fonts are installed A file with the same name already exists The specified group or symbol name already exists Change it to a different name Could not generate outline Displayed when converting to polygons An outline could not be extracted because of the faint color of data imported using a scanner or Windows bitmap data imported with the Import command Adjust the data to a darkness that allows an outline to be extra
5. 59 TAT This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This sets the height at the place of overlap with the shape created earlier to zero and thereafter creates the three dimensional shape This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This leaves the shape created earlier unchanged and stacks the new three dimensional shape on it This stacks the thicknesses of the three dimensional shapes one above another This pushes the thickness of the three dimensional shape downward Part6 Commands Relief Delete Relief command This deletes the relief that has been created The three dimensional object shown on the 3D screen is deleted and the screen returns to an X Y plane with no height Use this to do over the creation of a relief from the beginning Relief Smoothing command This smooths an entire relief Conversely sharpness is lost Height is corrected so as to reduce differences in height along the Z axis between adjacent points 60 Part6 Commands 6 8 Cut menu Cut Layout command This is used to make the settings for the loaded location of the cutting material for the margin settings and for surfacing Running this command opens the Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box 1 2 Turlecing Setup Donotoutmegn Blades Dia 60 4 5 6 7 8
6. Ctrl Page Down View Zoom Zoom Out command This displays an reduced view of the object Keyboard shortcut Ctrl Page Up View Zoom Specify Zoom Ratio command This specifies the ratio for enlarging or reduced the view of the object Running this command opens the Zoom Ratio Selection dialog box To set the zoom ratio used when 3D Engrave starts from the File menu click Preferences Zoom Ratio Selection dialog box foom Ratio selection satis THD Cancel 1 Ratio Enter the view ratio as a percentage Any integer from to 800 can be entered 1 Dragging this slider up or down changes the view ratio Any integer from 1 to 800 can be entered 45 View Fit to Screen command This command expands or reduces the size of the object shown to fill the screen View Screen command This switches between a flat view 2D screen and a three dimensional view 3D screen of the object To add or modify shapes switch to the 2D screen To check the shape of a relief switch to the 3D screen View Tool Path command This displays or hides the tool path The tool path is displayed only when at the 3D screen View Shape Information command This toggles the display of the object information bar on or off The object information bar shows the position of the mouse pointer as well as the object s centerpoint dimensions angle and s
7. Running this command makes the Open dialog box appear _ Related Topics Importing bitmap data Restrictions on PICZA data File Export DXF command This saves the three dimensional data for a relief as file in DXF format The output file can be read by applications that support the DXF file format File Export STL command This saves the three dimensional data for a relief as file in STL format The output file can be read by applications that support the STL file format File Export VRML command This saves the three dimensional data for a relief as file in VRML 1 0 format The output file can be read by web browsers that support the VRML file format File Select Scanner command This selects the scanner connected to the computer 3D Engrave supports scanners that comply with TWAIN_ 32 For information on connecting the scanner and installing the scanner driver please refer to the scanner s documentation If a TWAIN driver and a TWAIN_32 driver are both installed choose the TWAIN_32 driver _ Related Topics Using a scanner to import an object Part 6 Commands File Acquire Image command This takes in the image from the scanner You can also use Shape Convert to Polygons to convert the acquired image to shapes Running this command launches the software for performing scanning For more information on operation please refer to the scanner s docu
8. The unit of measurement is in mm sec and cannot be changed Cutting in Amt This sets the cutting in depth per cutting pass Cutting to the target depth is achieved by performed cutting at this cutting in depth for the necessary number of times Hard materials and narrow diameter tools generally require a smaller cutting in amount Setting range 0 03 to 25 mm 0 001 to 1 inch First cutting pass Second pass aI Third pass Last pass Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values XY Speed This sets the tool s speed of movement in the along the X and Y axes The setting range varies according to the machine type set with the Cut Machines command The unit of measurement is in mm sec and cannot be changed 66 Path Interval This sets the interval between adjacent path lines Setting range 0 03 mm to blade diameter in mm 0 001 inch to blade diameter in inches i Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Finish Margin During rough cutting material of the thickness of the fine margin is allowed to remain around the object as it is cut The results of rough cutting are as shown below Shape of object pi with finish margin Finish margin w EA Shape of object Because the depth of the fine margin is cut at one time in finish fine cutting the fine margin is made smaller than the Z axis cutting in amount Setting range 0 01 mm to
9. Modeling Wax Click Tool type and enter the specifications for the tool In this example click Square End Mill For the blade diameter enter 3 mm Ype Square End Mill f Rall Fed Mill Enter the cutting depth in Maximum Depth When the dialog box appears the thickness of the relief is already entered In this example you are cutting the entire relief so click OK without changing the value Click Cut Create Tool Path A dialog box appears while processing is in progress When the processing finishes the display switches to the 3D screen and the tool path appears as a pink line Blade Dia E mm Blade width mim Before performing finishing to check the shape after cutting click File Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts and imports the tool path If Virtual MODELA is already running click the window to make it active For more information refer to Step 7 Before cutting check the shape To perform finishing with the modeling machine click File Output For more information refer to Step 8 Send the data and perform cutting 17 l 2 Step 10 Engrave the text 3 Now you engrave the text on the workpiece after finishing has 4 ended Change the tool to the engraving tool and set a new origin point for the Z axis 3 Change the tool and set the Z axis origin 1 Replace the square end mill with the engraving tool For information on how to mount it see the operator
10. Roland This document is the operation manual for 3D Engrave for Windows a program for making relief Roland DG Corporation Contents Part 1 What s 3D Engrave LoL System Requirements jcacesacsves cane caneteanceceescacdassnsdeacdandeddavets 6 Overview of 3D Enorave siei Ea EE 6 1 3 Names and Functions of Screen Items cceeeeeeeeeees 7 Part 2 lf You re Making a Relief for the First Time Before Starina toC ti a E T E 10 1 Decide on the size of the finished item 10 2 Decide on the composition of the workpiece 10 3 Break down the item into smaller parts 10 4 Choose the took senri R 10 Part 3 Trying It Out 321 Creatine a Relef sosscoitiei Ea 13 Wiat sa Rele ersen soacceutene ep eitpletentenncetes 13 What You re Going to Make ssoonoosesoseesssssssssssssseo 13 step 1 Decide On INEGI ZG onenen a 13 Step 2 Create the shapes eenean aa a 13 Sep EMer Extn ee r E ER 14 Step 4 gt Create tberelii aman 14 Step 5 Get the machine ready sscsssnniersorsrsisa 15 Step 6 Create the tool path for draft cutting 16 Step 7 Before cutting check the shape 16 Step 8 Send the data and perform cutting 17 Step 9 Create the tool path for finishing 17 Step 10 Engrave the t xt aaia 18 3 2 Engraving on a Curved Surface ccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 19 What Is Engraving on a Curved Surface
11. Use this when the interval is too wide and the shape is difficult to make out Part 6 Commands 6 5 Image menu Image Remove Noise command This makes image noise less conspicuous When you scan an image with a scanner grime on the scanning surface can cause noise If noise is large enough to be visible we recommend correcting the image with Image Retouch or scanning the image again Image Reduce Colors command This reduces the number of colors used in an image The color of each pixel changes to the closest color from the palette having the specified number of colors Converting a photograph or the like using many colors to polygons may produce shapes that are too small for practical use Use this to perform preprocessing before converting an image to polygons Running this command displays the Reduce Image Colors dialog box Reduce Image Colors dialog box Number of colors This selects the number of colors to be used after image conversion Image Grayscale command This discards the colors of an image representing them as gradations of black The number of gradations is 256 Image Invert Negative Positive command This inverts the colors When a relief has been created from an image this inverts the rises and depressions of the original image before inversion Image Emboss command This changes the image so that only its contours stand out Color information is lost an
12. click Acquire Image Launch the scanning software For information on how to do this please refer to the documentation for the scanner 5 When the scanning is finished the scanned image is imported into 3D Engrave To make a relief of the imported image as it is without editing it select the image then click Relief Create Relief To menu the image use the commands on the Image menu To retouch the image click To convert the image to polygons click Shape Convert to Polygon Images having more than 16 colors cannot be converted to polygons To reduce the number of colors click Image Reduce Colors Importing bitmap data 3D Engrave can import and make reliefs of image files in Windows bitmap format which have the file extension bmp For information on how to save a file in Windows bitmap format please refer to the documentation for the software application When an image is converted to polygons depending on the image it may not be possible to extract the outlines smoothly When converting an image to polygons keep the following conditions in mind as you prepare the data Conditions for data allowing extraction of clear outlines Boundaries between two colors should be sharp and well defined with no continuous gradations Using only the two values of white and black is recommended Scanned data for photographs generally contains continuous gradations making it unsuitable for outlining
13. dialog box appears 4 Make the settings as shown below Drese Reber Botton grb a mir Paie P aen 2m n aE aal Ea 0 g joe aafaa l Smonthing re 14 5 Click OK The view switches to the 3D screen and shows the shape of the relief 6 Click EIR return to the 2D screen 7 Click anywhere outside the circle to cancel the selection for the circle 8 Click one of the stars to choose it 9 Make the settings as shown below nom Brie y nafs ala f joe a w M Smotra ro 10 Click OK The view switches to the 3D screen and shows the shape of the relief 11 Click Ex return to the 2D screen 12 Carry out the same steps steps 8 through 10 for the other star as well Part 3 Trying It Out Step 5 Get the machine ready Install a tool and load a workpiece on the modeling machine then set the origin point for the X and Y axes and the origin point for the Z axis If necessary after loading the workpiece perform surfacing Surfacing is the process of cutting the surfacing of a load workpiece to make it level Usually it is performed in the preparation stage before you carry out cutting After surfacing a new Z axis origin is set at the height of the surface Use surfacing at times such as when making a leveled surface the reference surface in the depth direction the Z axis origin or when eliminating unevenness on the surface of a workpiece 1 Load a workpiece and
14. Shape command ou ccccccscceseeeceeeteeeeees 52 Convert to Bold Frame command 0 000 52 Insert Vertex command nseenseeneseeesseesssessssesssesss 53 Delete Vertex commando eee ceeecceeeeceeeeees 53 Connect Vertex Command eee ceeecceeeceeeeees 53 Sever Vertex command eee cc eeecceeeeeceeee ees 53 Snap to Vertex ComMAaNd cc eeeeseeeeeeteeeeteeeees 53 Symbok lt command is sccnvisciaccheestecantetedl ate lnctes 54 Register Symbol command cccceeeeeeeeeeees 54 Move To Front command ou eeeccceeeeseeee ees 54 Move To Back command ec ceeeccceeeeee eee ees 54 ANS COMmMan era a a 55 Move Shape Command cc ccceeeeseesseeeeeeeeeeees 55 iMirrori COMMMANG soroen A A 53 6 1 Reef MENU manri oa a 56 Relief Size command aoa a 56 Create Relief Command cece cceecceeeeeceeee ees 56 Delete Relief command ce ceeccceeeeceeeeees 60 Smoothing command cccceecssecceeecteeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 OS TCU MENT sraa a 61 Layout J commands on 61 Create Tool Path command ee eeecc eee eees 63 Delete Tool Path command ce eecc eee eees 63 Create 3D Engraving Path command 63 Delete 3D Engraving Path command 64 Cut Margin command ccccccceeccseceeeteeeeeeeeees 64 Cutting Parameters command ccceceeeeeees 65 Customize Par
15. check the shape If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform cutting you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting Send the tool path you created to Virtual MODELA and simulate the movement of the tool To view the completed shape on screen after finishing ends send both the draft cutting tool path and the finishing tool path in that order 1 Click File Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts and imports the tool path 16 When the tool paths are imported simulation of cutting starts An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced You can also view only the cutting results without showing the animation To display a three dimensional view of the shape after cutting click View Screen 3D View To display the three dimensional view in greater detail click View Confirmation Drawing Precise Rendering To get a rough estimate of cutting time click Simulation Estimate Cutting Time For detailed information on using Virtual MODELA take a look at the help for Virtual MODELA Step 8 Send the data and perform cutting Once you ve made sure the shape is what you expected output the data to the modeling machine and perform actual cutting l fA Click the 3D Engrave window to make it active Click File Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Click the Name arrow and
16. cutting for finish fine cutting X Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the X axis Tool paths are created only along the X axis Y Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the Y axis Tool paths are created only along the Y axis X Y Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the X and Y axes Tool paths are created along both the X and Y axes n5 os m ed ed m f r rrr y y 1 I I I n i ocan Line Y Scan Line Y Scan Line Default This returns values to their factory defaults Factory default settings Draft Contouring and Contoured is on High Precision is off Fine X Scan Line is on and High Precision is off Upstroke Cut Upstroke Cut and Downstroke Cut switches These choose whether cutting is performed in the same direction as tool rotation or in the opposite direction Upstroke Cut i r LELLI E Deion af Tool two blade tool transfer Direction of tool rotation clockwise 67 Downstroke Cut rh ee SELLE Direction of tool transfer Direction of Tool two blade tool rotation clockwise Upstroke Cut generally places less of a load on the material and tool blade than Downstroke Cut making it suitable for hard materials Downstroke Cut places a fairly large load on the material and tool making it better suited to s
17. cutting in amount and the path interval are set automatically simply by choosing the composition of the material and the specifications of the tool Optimal cutting parameters for the material and tool combination are selected Supported tool tip configuration are the square end mill ball end mill and engraving tool You can save solid shapes created with 3D Engrave as files in DXF STL or VRML format You can perform surfacing for cut materials Part 1 What s 3D Engrave 1 3 Names and Functions of Screen Items E 2D Screen 10 11 12 1 2 3 7 8 4 5 6 9 E 3D Screen 13 14 1 Title bar The file name and program name are displayed here The window can be moved by dragging the title bar 2 Menu Bar Runs the various commands for 3D Engrave _ Related Topics File menu Edit menu View menu Image menu Shape menu Relief menu Cut menu Help menu 3 Toolbar The toolbar is provided with buttons for running 3D Engrave commands such as Open and Save Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button s function _ Related Topics Toolbar buttons 4 Relief area This white rectangle shows the cutting area set with Relief Relief Size An object that protrudes beyond this area is not output 5 Object Information Bar This shows
18. data To change the size without modifying the vertical horizon tal and height aspect click Keep Aspect for X Y and Z to select it Angle Enter the angle of rotation for the object The unit is in degrees A negative angle may also be entered Entering a negative angle rotates the object clockwise Slant Enter the degree of slant of the object The unit is in degrees Entering a positive angle makes the object slant to the right Entering a negative angle makes the object slant to the left Orientation This determines the orientation of 3D data Visible surfaces are shown three dimensionally The unit is in degrees Entering a positive value changes the orientation to the right and entering a negative value changes it to the left This is valid only for rotary PICZA data Part6 Commands Keep Aspect for X Y and Z This changes the size of the PICZA data without altering the vertical horizontal and height size aspect This does not mean that the original PICZA data aspect is retained The size aspect in effect when this is selected is retained Shape Convert to Polygon command This changes the attribute for an object other than a polygon to the attribute for a polygon The original attribute text quadrilateral rounded corner quadrilateral circle or ellipse or star is lost Converting an object to a polygon with this command makes it possible for you to edit its points vertices When you
19. has the following specifications Tool diameter 3 mm Blade width 0 32 mm Blade angle 24 2 degrees Part 3 Trying It Out Step 1 Scan the curved surface Use a 3D scanner and Dr PICZA from Roland DG Corp to scan the three dimensional object for engraving Scan the surface to engrave and save it as a PICZA format pix file Note Scan the entire outer shape of the object and not just the area to engrave Set the height direction of the scanning area at a height that includes all of the curved surface to engrave i I il Only the engraving area The entire area is scanned is scanned This does not A height that includes the contain the curved surface curved surface is specified For information on how to use the 3D scanner and Dr PICZA refer to the operator s manual for the 3D scanner For more information about Dr PICZA take a look at the help for the program Step 2 Import the scanning data Import the scanning data into 3D Engrave 1 Start 3D Engrave and click File Import The Open dialog box appears 2 Click the Look in arrow and select the folder where the scanning data is saved 3 Click the File of type arrow and choose Dr PICZA File pix Files of type Dr PICA File pre 4 From the displayed list of files click the scanning data file to choose it 5 Click Open The scanning data is imported and displayed in grayscale
20. install a tool on the modeling machine In this example load a workpiece larger than 35 mm vertical by 35 mm horizontal by 7 mm thickness A workpiece that is too large takes a long time to cut so a workpiece having a margin of just a few millimeters is best For information on how to mount it see the operator s manual for the modeling machine 2 Operate the modeling machine to set the Z axis origin at the surface of the workpiece Also set the X and Y axis origin at the lower left point of the workpiece For information on how to make the settings see the operator s manual for the modeling machine i origin point E 3 When you re done loading the workpiece installing the tool and setting the origin points perform surfacing Before you actually perform surfacing enter the cutting parameters for the surfacing task 4 Click Cut Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears 15 5 Click the Material arrow and choose the composition of the loaded workpiece In this example click Modeling Wax Mater tal Modeling Wax fils Pe 6 Click Tool type and enter the specifications for the tool In this example click Square End Mill For the blade diameter enter 3 mm YPE Blade Dia 3 Square End Mill ae F Rall Fad Bill 7 Click OK 8 Click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears 9 For Depth ente
21. m work s piece When this function is off cutting results are as shown below workpiece Object In this case care must be taken to ensure that the depth of the object does not exceed blade length obeiucted by the wall d Blade length Tt 64 Cut Cutting Parameters command This sets the parameters for creating a tool path The tool path created with Cut Create Tool Path is made so as to satisfy the parameters you set here Make the settings for cutting process tool specifications composition of the cutting material and cutting depth Running this command displays the Cutting Parameters dialog box Cutting Parameters dialog box Msierid Moi Cl oa 7 fia rats rng F Do Cutii E Finahig for Ereprevirae Teal Tere Bis fia R Sgar End Nil a si Ball Erd Mill Emo o O Erer Too Diera Oia r Path ay irierval PA rm Speed F Darii in Diran 1B rae 2 Soeed i ret pat esh BE an a Material This chooses the composition of the cutting material Choosing the composition selects the optimal cutting parameters for the material If the composition of the loaded material is not listed you can set the cutting parameters manually To set the cutting parameters manually use Cut Customize Parameters Maximum Depth This sets the depth for cutting The setting range is from 0 to the height of the relief Process This chooses the cutting process Cuttin
22. rectangle or when aligning many shapes at their centers use the Shape menu s Align command 1 Create the objects at any location 2 Select all of the objects whose centers you wish to align 3 From the Shape menu click Align The centers of the selected objects are aligned If you have selected a number of objects while holding down the Shift key the objects are overlaid atop the last object you chose If you ve selected a number of objects by dragging an area the objects are overlaid atop the object in the foreground SUMMER _ Related Topics Moving to a different location Using a grid to align objects Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text Creating regular polygons A regular polygon can be created by first making a circle then modifying it 1 Click the E button 2 While holding down the Shift key drag the mouse to create a circle 3 Select the circle then from the Shape menu click Properties The Shape Properties dialog box appears 4 Drag the Shape slider You can make any regular polygon having from three sides an equilateral triangle to thirteen Dragging the slider to the right hand edge creates a circle instead of a polygon yy y aXe Registering frequently used objects You can register often used objects such as company or organization logos as symbols You can register flat shapes text and images Three dimen sional shapes cannot be registered but the
23. s size and shape it may not be necessary to divide it into smaller parts Dividing an item into smaller parts is done to break it down into units that the modeling machine can cut When dividing an item into parts follow the basic rules shown below After dividing the size must be smaller than the cutting area There must be no overhang Because modeling machines from Roland DG Corp employ an X YZ axis rectangular coordinate system you cannot cut underneath an overhanging shape Cannot be cut Attempting cutting with only a modeling machine may actually take more time and trouble In some cases however you may wish to deliberately leave an overhang then after cutting work the portion underneath by hand Because the tool is brought against the workpiece to perform cutting cutting such as the following is physically impossible A mga Marner han foo diane Flat crag cutting Of a comer A perpendicular yall higher than the lendgih Of the blade 4 Choose the tool Choose a tool suited to the composition of the workpiece the shape to cut and the cutting method The main specifications that are the decisive factors when choosing a tool are the shape of the tool tip and the composi tion hardness of the tool The tools you can use vary according to the modeling machine Check the operator s manual for the modeling machine you re using or a catalog from Roland DG Corp 10 Shape of
24. than the modeling machine s cutting precision has no signifi cance In this example enter 0 2 4 Click OK _ Related Topics Relief menu Step 2 Create the shapes Create the shapes and lay them out in the cutting area you set In this example yov ll make a circle and a star Make the circle 1 Click eal The mouse pointer changes to the shape drawing tool 2 Hold down the Shift key and drag to make a circle 3 Click Shape Properties The Shape Properties dialog box appears 4 For Width and Height enter 30 mm then click OK Mi Mi 5 Click Shape Move Shape The Move Shape dialog box appears 6 Click the center of the shape For X and Y enter 17 5 then click OK The circle is laid out at the center of the cutting area Make the star 7 Click 8 Drag to make a star 9 Click Shape Properties The Shape Properties dialog box appears 10 When the star overlaps the circle change the color so that the star remains visible Click the Color arrow then click red 13 11 Reduce the number of vertices on the star to change it to five vertices Drag the Shape slider to set the number of vertices to 5 Ham yp iq a r Twist 0 Jer 12 Click OK 13 Click Lm then drag the star to lay it out at the location shown in the figure 14 Click Edit Copy then click Edit Paste The star is copied and
25. to the 2D screen 6 Click the polygon in the figure to select it 22 T 8 Click Cut Create 3D Engraving Path The 3D Engraving Setup dialog box appears Make the settings as shown below S Cormar ng Sor Stroke Font anci F Fill Pitch pi rhe Dapih p3 mh 9 Click OK The view changes to the 3D screen and shows the tool path for engraving in red Step 8 Send the data and perform cutting 1 Click File Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Click the Name arrow and choose the driver for the output device The driver you chose is saved in memory The setting is retained even after you quit 3D Engrave Part 3 Trying It Out 3 Make sure Location shows the port where the modeling machine is connected then click OK If the port is incorrect make the setting for the correct port You cannot make the setting at Properties in the Print Setup dialog box Go into the Printers folder and open the properties for the driver I TPE ee I 7 where COM E T Click File Output The tool path for engraving is sent to the modeling machine and engraving starts 23 Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text 4 1 Basic Operations Selecting shapes and text 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Move the mouse cursor to the object to be selected and click the mouse 4 The sym
26. various relief creation settings specified for the object are saved 1 Select the object to be registered a symbol 2 From the Shape menu click Register Symbol The Add Symbol dialog box appears 3 Register the symbol with an appropriate group according to use or shape To create a new group click New Group and enter a name for the group When adding the symbol to an existing group select the group name with Group Name 4 At Symbol Name enter a name for the symbol Then click Add 29 5 1 Engraving on a cut surface You can create a relief by cutting then perform engraving on the relief Take a look at Trying It Out Creating a Relief which explains the method in detail Part 5 Hints and Tips 5 2 Engraving an existing object Engraving a flat surface Getting started This explains how to engrave text and shapes on an existing object However this method is limited to cases where the engraving surface is flat This section describes and example of engraving a name on the three dimensional object shown in the figure J0 mm HE mm na It is assumed that material of the engraving surface can be cut by your modeling machine In this example the material is aluminum For the tool use the engraving tool which is suited to engraving text The tool specifications are as follows Tool diameter 3 mm Blade width 0 32 mm Blade angle 24 2 degrees The procedure for engraving a flat s
27. 19 Step 3 Decide on the size Make the dimensions of the relief the same size as the scanning data Then move the scanning data to the lower left of the relief 1 Click LE 2 Click the imported scanning data to select it 3 Click Shape Properties The PICZA Data Properties dialog box appears 4 Make a note of the X and Y values in Size In this example assume that these are the following values 5 Click Relief Relief Size The Relief Size dialog box appears 6 For Size enter the value of X you noted in step 4 in Horizontal and enter the value of Y you noted in Vertical In this example enter 40 mm for each Sie Hormontal fil am Vertical hi nm Cani Resolution DS onm Memory aka 7 Click OK 8 Click Shape Move Shape The Move Shape dialog box appears 9 For X and Y enter 0 mm then click OK Part 3 Trying It Out The scanning data is laid out at the lower left of the relief Step 4 Import the image and convert it to polygons Import the image then convert it to polygons Conversion to polygons is performed because an engraving path cannot be created if the image remains an image This section explains the steps for converting an image file you ve already acquired with the scanner in Windows bitmap format to polygons 1 Click File Import The Open dialog box appears Click the Look in arrow and select the
28. Size dialog box with Resolution Smoothing This smooths the relief for the object Conversely sharpness is lost Height is corrected so as to reduce differences in height along the Z axis between adjacent points To smooth the entire relief Click Relief Smoothing This pushes the object up or down perpendicularly along the Z axes This pushes the object up or down at an angle along the Z axes Enter the angle at Rise Angle Part6 Commands When pushed up at an angle from two opposite sides intersection occurs at a certain height You cannot create a three dimensional shape at higher than the intersection height This pushes the object up or down at an angle along the Z axes The angle is calculated to intersect at the relief height This pushes the object up or down in the shape of a parabola along the Z axes The shape of the parabola is calculated to intersect at the relief height This pushes the object up or down in the shape of a circle along the Z axes Enter the radius of the circle at Round corner Radius This pushes the selected shape up or down from four sides This pushes the selected shape up or down from two opposite sides 57 This stacks the three dimensional shape on top of the shape already created This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This sets the height at the place of overlap wit
29. Tips on Surface Leveling saciid oetaincubari wants 38 5 7 Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 38 5 8 Restrictions on PICZA data cccccceeeeeesesnenneneeeeeees 38 Part 6 Commands G I Toolbar Buttons enikeni as 40 De PANG ne aaa A A E E 42 New command fg vii sins Sis bcaciucaceetcoeiwandasncseaueseraeeses 42 Open ASCONA a 42 Save Command aaa T EEEE EA 43 Save Asa command arnan areia 43 aporte COMM ANG ani 43 Export DXF command eeeeeseeeeeeees 43 Export STL command ce ceeeeeseeeeeeees 43 Export VRML command cc eeeeeseeeees 43 Select Scanner command uu ceeecceeeccee eee es 43 Acquire Image command cc ceeeeeseeesereeeeeees 43 Output command casen 43 Output Preview command neeeneeeseeeeeerreesrsereeeee 43 Output Device Setup command eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 43 Preferences command eee ccc eeecceeeeceeeeees 43 Exif command S crioin stile dls teaacetiscuslastawancaiienalss 44 0 3 Edit MENU isc Piesiasereh a r poraduestehasei ives 44 Undo COMM MAN srr 44 Redo COMMANG snarare a 44 Cut COMMA eari a a a ess 44 Copy command eanna n 44 Paste command aeee a aa 44 Delete command vais dnwiwliai hase wii 44 Select All command cee a a 45 A NIG W TACT aa EE OE 45 Zoom Zoom In command ee eee eee eeees 45 Zoom Zoom Out command eee eeeees 45 Zoom Specif
30. Z axis cutting in amount in mm 0 001 inch to Z axis cutting in amount in inches Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Spindle This sets the speed of the spindle motor The unit is in revolutions per minute rpm The setting range varies according to the machine type set with the Cut Machines command For some models spindle speed cannot be set Cut Path Direction command This sets the direction of tool movement during cutting Running this command opens the Tool Path Direction dialog box Tool Path Direction dialog box Aaugh F mira or HS 7 M Sean Sean C Bean Cancel co hey Soan dey Soa peg in Coed dll Contour ing atest _ Linstroke Cit Rough This chooses the direction of cutting for rough draft cutting X Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the X axis Tool paths are created only along the X axis Part 6 Commands Y Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the Y axis Tool paths are created only along the Y axis X Y Scan Line This performs tool movement and cutting along the X and Y axes Tool paths are created along both the X and Y axes Contouring This performs cutting at different stages of depth Contoured After cutting contour lines the object s profile is cut Jil oe x acan Lina Y Granne Bey Bran Ling Sontauring Finish This chooses the direction of
31. a star of the same shape is placed over the original star 15 Hold down the Shift key and drag to the right hand side to lay it out at the location shown in the figure Step 3 Enter text Enter the text then set the size and font 1 Click The mouse pointer changes to the text editing tool I 2 Click at the start point for entering text 3 Type Twin Stars from the keyboard 4 Click i 5 Click Shape Properties The Text String Properties dialog box appears 6 Click the Font arrow then click Arial Part 3 Trying It Out Soe Eo Oe 7 l e e Font T Arial Paldnesza Mnormal 5 7 For Width enter 20 mm MSIE TL He ieht 0 Miti EEI bal la 8 When the text overlaps the circle change the color so that the text remains visible Click the Color arrow then click green 9 Click OK 10 Drag the text to lay it out at the location shown in the figure Step 4 Create the relief Add thickness to the shapes to make the relief Work in sequence from the bottom up to create the relief in successive layers The relief you re making in this example has the form of two stars added on a curved surface like a portion cut from a sphere so make the relief by working first with the curved surface like a portion of a sphere and then the Stars 1 Click i 2 Click the circle to choose it 3 Click Relief Create Relief The Create Relief
32. ace in the depth direction Z origin or to eliminate unevenness in the surface of the material The cutting parameters for surfacing use the draft cutting parameters for the presently selected material blade diameter and tool tip configuration Before performing surfacing use Cut Cutting Parameters to set the cutting parameters When you make surface leveling you should place the origin for Z axis at the highest part of the target work piece Surfacing Depth Enter the depth in millimeters or inches to cut from the Z axis origin set on the modeling machine After surfacing anew Z axis origin is set for the leveled surface The setting range varies according to the machine type set with the Cut Machines command Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Surfacing Automatic Size and Position When this is on the width and position of the surfacing range are set automatically The width of the surfacing range is set to the actual cutting area The cutting area is the area that includes the size of the object the margin and abstraction The position of the surfacing is always maintains the same relationship with respect to the object so changing the object s position moves the surfacing range by the same amount When off the width and position of the surfacing range can be freely changed Around the range shown by shaded lines are J symbols The size can be changed by draggi
33. al Values 1 Choose the portion of the text for which you want to enter the height Height Enter the overall height for the text string Changing this value also makes the Text Height value change accordingly i Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 48 Width Enter the overall width for the text string Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Aspect Enter the size as a ratio with the vertical horizontal aspect vertical horizontal ratio when the text or shape was created as 1 Entering a number changes the width without varying the height Enter 2 to double the width Enter 0 5 to halve it Keep Aspect for input This causes an object s aspect to be maintained at a fixed value when a numerical value is are entered for Height or Width When a value is entered for Height or Width the value of Width or Height changes automatically 3 You can center a text string or align it with the left margin the right margin or both Gustified Angle Enter the angle of rotation for the object The unit is in degrees A negative angle may also be entered Entering a negative angle rotates the object clockwise Slant Enter the degree of slant of the object The unit is in degrees Entering a positive angle makes the object slant to the right Entering a negative angle makes the object slant to the left Line Alignment You can center a text stri
34. ameter command cc eee 66 Path Direction command c cee cece cc eeeecee eee es 67 Machines command viseieccsoilideiddeutebwsseseeeontiversss 68 6 9 Help ment s s cient aie a eens 68 Contents command cee cece cceeecceeeecceeesceeeeees 68 About 3D Engrave command ccceeeeeeeees 68 Part 7 If You Think There s a Problem 7 1 3D Engrave doesn t function ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 70 Does the computer you re using provide the correct operating environment for 3D Engrave 70 Was the software installed using the setup program 70 7 2 Output device doesn t FUNCTION 20 eeeeececccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 70 Was the correct port selected for the printer driver 70 Is the Cable connected o cassesarcad eteseerecansuystdedexeneees 70 Is the correct type of cable used ce cceeeeeees 70 TaS BOC WIC SSAC CS useless eS 71 XXXXX illegal font selected cc eecceeeeeees 71 A file with the same name already exists 71 Could not generate outline 00 eee eeccceccceeeeeeeees 71 Unexpected file format scirsncscnenreran ian 71 Failed t create folder ssidscccccisesncanwssbeckdedexessneedsets 71 XXXXX folder not found Starting with referenced folder changed to default folder Save the change 71 Failed toimport ie seei 71 3 Faned fO WILE Me sxsuctedtnnadbseset or
35. anations for then click the place you want to learn more about W When creating a relief of a shape or text ZA Foe it Bottom Surface Height Enter the height of the bottom of the relief You can enter a value when the cross section of the relief is something other than a rectangle When has been selected this is the relative height from the present shape When or has been selected this is the height from zero height Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Relief Height Round corner Radius Enter the thickness of the relief When has been selected enter the radius of the circle Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Rise Angle Enter the angle of the trapezoid shown in the figure You can enter a value when creating a relief whose cross section is a trapezoid Ridge Direction Enter the direction of the ridge of the three dimensional shape This determines the direction of the scan lines The scan lines are made so as to intersect the ridge direction at a right angle 56 a dpe direction Ettinger Enter the positive direction of the X axis as 0 degrees Counterclockwise is the positive direction Normally enter the object s angle of rotation You can enter a value only when has been selected Use and to choose the shape of the scan lines The interval between adjacent scan lines is set in the Relief
36. ange the vertical size _ Related Topics Changing the size without altering the centerpoint Rotating 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Click on the object to select it 4 Click on the object again The circular points appear around the object 5 Drag a circular point to rotate the object Slanting 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 25 3 Click on the object to select it 4 Click on the object again The diamond point I appears In the case of a text string a slant bar appears 5 Drag a diamond point to slant the object gt For a text string drag one of the points ff for the slant 0 ne n Slant bar Making a copy of the same shape 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Select the object to be copied by clicking on it 4 Click the button 5 Click the button The new object is copied overlapping the source object 6 Select the copied object and drag it to the desired location Deleting 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Select the object to be deleted by clicking on it 4 From the Edit menu click Delete Alternatively press the Delete key Selecting a vertex on a polygon 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click Lm then click the polygon 3 Click the button 4 Click on the p
37. ape Properties Creating circles and squares Drawing a shape from a centerpoint This is for drawing a star shape by dragging at the desired location Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the shape drawing tool _ Related Topics Shape Properties Creating circles and squares Drawing a shape from a centerpoint 40 This creates a polygon by clicking on vertices To end creation double click on the end point Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the shape drawing tool _ Related Topics Polygon Properties This chooses an object shape or text To select an object move the mouse pointer over the object and click When an object is chosen pressing the Tab key selects a different object To invert the object selection order hold down the Shift key and press Tab _ Related Topics Selecting shapes and text This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape Clicking this button then clicking overtop the polygon display s the vertices Double click on a line to add a vertex Drag one of the square pointers J to change the position of the corresponding vertex When a vertex is chosen pressing the Tab key selects a different vertex To invert the vertex selection order hold down the Shift key and press Tab If you ve already selected a polygon Double clicking where there is no object deselects the polygon Double clicking o
38. are converting an image to polygons the Contour ing dialog box appears Images having more than 16 colors cannot be converted In such cases use Image Reduce Colors to reduce the number of colors to 16 or fewer Contouring dialog box 1 Contour ine q Create binary bitmap and convert contour to polyeons Cancel Convert contours of bitmap colors to polygons 2 1 This reduces an image to two colors black and white and converts it to polygons Clicking OK displays the color reduced image on the preview screen At the preview screen you can adjust the density of the image 2 This converts an image to polygons without changing the number of colors Because the contours of each color are extracted greater numbers of colors result in longer processing times 51 Shape Unite Polygons command A number of objects can be grouped together and united into a single polygon They can then be moved or resized while maintaining the layout the objects had before they were joined together The points of an object polygon that has been joined together in this fashion can be edited in the same way as an ordinary polygon lan be treated as a single object Shape Divide Polygon command A polygon can be split into individual parts Lan be treated as separate object in Shape Offset Shape command This creates a shape that is offset shape to the inside or outside of t
39. asurement System for Numerical Values Angle Enter the angle of rotation for the object The unit is in degrees A negative angle may also be entered Entering a negative angle rotates the object clockwise Part 6 Commands Slant Enter the degree of slant of the object The unit is in degrees Entering a positive angle makes the object slant to the right Entering a negative angle makes the object slant to the left Aspect Enter the size as a ratio with the vertical horizontal aspect vertical horizontal ratio when the text or shape was created as 1 Entering a number changes the width without varying the height Enter 2 to double the width Enter 0 5 to halve it Keep Aspect for input This causes an object s aspect to be maintained at a fixed value when a numerical value is are entered for Height or Width When a value is entered for Height or Width the value of Width or Height changes automatically Outline This eliminates the surfaces of polygons leaving only their contours or outlines You cannot add thickness to polygons that are only outlines These lines are used to create the engraving path When this is selected you can create open polygons continuous lines To create an open polygon click the severance point then click Cut Sever Vertex You can create a line segment by reducing the number of vertices of an open polygon to two Closed polygon Open polygon Image Properties dialog b
40. bols and amp appear around the selected object When an object is chosen pressing the Tab key selects a different object To invert the object selection order hold down the Shift key and press Tab Selecting more than object While holding down the Shift key click on each of the objects you wish to select Drag the mouse to enclose entirely the object you wish to select Canceling the selection of an object 1 Click the button 2 Click on an area other than the selected object Moving to a different location 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Click on the object to select it 4 Drag the object To restrict the direction of movement to either up and down or to the left and right hold down the Shift key while dragging the object Changing the size 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click the button 3 Click on the object to select it 4 Change the size of the object by dragging the points ff and g amp that appear around the object The size can be freely changed by dragging a square point W The size can be changed while maintaining the shape s Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text vertical and horizontal aspect by holding down the Shift key while dragging The triangular points ak on the left and right can be dragged to change the horizontal size The triangular points d above and below can be dragged to ch
41. choose the driver for the output device The driver you chose is saved in memory The setting is retained even after you quit 3D Engrave 3004 Make sure Where shows the port where the modeling machine is connected then click OK If the port is different make the setting for the correct port You cannot make the setting at Properties in the Print Setup dialog box Go into the Printers folder and open the properties for the driver OAI I at COM I Pp Vi here ed Click File Output The tool path is sent to the modeling machine and cutting Starts When draft cutting ends continue with finishing Step 9 Create the tool path for finishing After draft cutting ends perform finishing to complete the relief except for text engraving In finishing the thickness remaining after draft cutting is cut away in a single cutting pass This means that if the sequence for draft cutting and finishing is reversed the cutting in Part 3 Trying It Out amount for one pass may exceed the limit of the tool Be sure never to perform finishing on material that has not undergone draft cutting 1 Click Cut Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears For Process click Finishing to select it C Draft Cutting Finishing tor Engraving Click the Material arrow and choose the composition of the loaded workpiece In this example click Modeling Wax Material
42. click Click Lm then click the polygon Click the button Move the mouse pointer over a line of the polygon then click A W appears where the point will be added From the Shape menu click Insert Vertex You can also double click on a line in a graphic and add a vertex Reducing the vertices of a polygon 1 PA If the 3D screen is displayed click Click e then click the polygon Click the button Click on the point The selected point changes to a square with a border I To delete two or more points at the same time hold down the Shift key as you click on each point I Alterna tively drag the mouse over the points to be deleted From the Shape menu click Delete Vertex You can also delete a vertex by pressing the Delete key Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text Entering text 1 If the 3D screen is displayed click Click the button The mouse pointer changes to the cursor for the text editing tool I Click at the start point for entering the text Type in the text from the keyboard Changing the text font L If the 3D screen is displayed click Click the button Click the text On the Shape menu click Properties The Text String Properties dialog box appears Click the Font arrow then click a font name 27 4 2 Application Changing the size without altering the centerpoint To change the size without alte
43. cted and import the data again Displayed when creating an engraving path Processing for filling the engraving path in the combined polygons could not be performed Changing the fill pitch may make it possible to perform filling If filling cannot be performed even after you change the pitch cancel the combination of polygons Unexpected file format The shape imported from the clipboard with the Paste command is in a file format that 3D Engrave does not recognize Failed to create folder A folder that 3D Engrave require in order to run could not be created The drive where installed may be write protected or there may not be enough disk space Make the write protected disk writable or delete unneeded files to create more free space XXXXX folder not found Starting with referenced folder changed to default folder Save the change A folder that 3D Engrave require in order to run could not be found A program file for 3D Engrave may have been moved or a folder may have been deleted Follow the messages to specify the location of the folder or reinstall 3D Engrave Part 7 If You Think There s a Problem Failed to import file The file you attempted to read with the Open or Import command is in a format that 3D Engrave does not recognize Prepare a file in a format that 3D Engrave can recognize Readable file formats Windows bitmap format File extension bmp Dr PICZA
44. cutting location with numerical values under Layout type in values for Lower Left X and Lower Left Y Part 6 Commands Cut Create Tool Path command This creates the path that the tip of the blade traces the tool path This creates a tool path that satisfies the cutting parameters set with Cut Cutting Parameters The tool path for cutting appears on the 3D screen as a pink line Related Topics Create the tool path for draft cutting Create the tool path for finishing Cut Delete Tool Path command This deletes the tool path created with Cut Create Tool Path The tool path for engraving is not deleted Cut Create 3D Engraving Path command This creates a tool path for engraving for the selected shapes and text The tool path for engraving appears on the 3D screen as a red line Running this command displays the 3D Engraving Setup dialog box 8D Engraving Setup dialog box me EP Pa co fv Engraving M Gortouring lor Stroke Font Canc fe Fili Piteh D1 irr Chesrrth In t it Engraving When engraving an object select this When this is selected you can choose the parameters for engraving Contouring or Stroke Font This engraves the contour lines of the object Fill When on the interior of the object text or shape is engraved by flat drag cutting The route along which the tool moves the tool path is created along the contours of the objec
45. d lines are I symbols The size can be changed by dragging these The size and position can also be changed by typing in values in the Width and Length text entry fields Length 4 Dragging the shaded area moves the location of the surfacing range The location can also be changed by entering values in the Lower Left X and Lower Left Y text entry fields Tool ici 8 Double clicking on a white circle 3 lowers the tool blade at the circle s position You can move the tool s lowering point by dragging this To specify the point as coordinates at Cursor enter the values for X and Y Use this as a software cursor for modeling machines which do not have tool movement keys The height to which the tip of the tool is lowered is the Z axis origin point Z0 set on the modeling machine Take care not to damage or cut the surface of the material Double clicking on a white circle performs the following operations on the modeling machine 1 The tool rotates and rises to the highest point 2 The tool moves to the corresponding position 3 The tool descends to the Z origin and stops turning Right clicking a white circle 3 displays a shortcut menu With this shortcut menu you can move the tool to the center or four corners of the blue rectangle 9 The blue rectangle shows the relief area cutting area Dragging the blue rectangle changes the cutting location To enter the object s
46. d the image changes to grayscale 47 Image Oil Painting command This change the image to a group of coarse points Running this command displays the Oil Painting Effect dialog box Oil Painting Effect dialog box Oil Painting Effect Ti Colors 16 Ok Size 4 Dots Cancel Number of colors This selects the number of colors to be used after image conversion Size This selects the number of dots to make the same color Larger numbers produce coarse images If you want to retain most of the sharpness of the original image choose a small number Part6 Commands 6 6 Shape menu Shape Properties command This is used to change the form of an object by modifying its numerical values A dialog box for changing the shape appears The items displayed vary according to the type of object selected Text String Properties Shape Properties Polygon Properties Image Properties PICZA Data Properties Keyboard shortcut Alt Enter Text String Properties dialog box 1 Heaghi Hahi oe 2 U Hj Wih PIE nr o FF Erep Aapan tor input E Ela ciiz Argia fi deg Simi dag n Em rm Lis Roo i x 2 3 95 Character Height Enter the height of the text The setting immediately affects all characters in the text string Changing this value also makes the Height value change accordingly Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numeric
47. e a look at the Customize Parameters dialog box 65 Cut Customize Parameter command This is used to add or delete a desired cutting material and to enter cutting conditions for such materials Adding a cutting material displays the material selection list Running this command opens the Customize Parameters dialog box Customize Parameters dialog box O 2 Ent F ra I ip elec 1 Catia Aart TY eee em i l F Pab eim ic lt lo Pmi ppr Eo Wi a pa p Daiki Tki Material This displays the list of cutting materials established for 3D Engrave Clicking on the name of a material displays the material s cutting conditions Name This changes the name of a cutting material Only the names of materials which have been added using the Add button can be changed Select the desired material name by clicking on the name then click this button Delete This deletes a cutting material from 3D Engrave Only the names of materials which have been added using the Add button can be deleted Add This adds a new cutting material to 3D Engrave This is used to add a material not registered with 3D Engrave or to customize the cutting conditions for a material when the existing cutting conditions do not yield favorable results Add cutting conditions 1 From the list of material names select the desired material by clicking on its name The cutting conditions fo
48. e button while dragging Keyboard shortcut Zoom in Ctrl Page Down Zoom out Ctrl Page Up This moves the screen display to show areas outside the window which are not visible Click this button then drag the screen This lets you rotate a three dimensional object to view it from a different perspective This is available only when at the 3D screen This command expands or reduces the size of the object shown to fill the screen 41 These select the pen width for retouching an image This changes the front back relationship of the objects The selected object is moved to the back his changes the front back relationship of the objects The selected object is moved to the front The selected block text of text changes to a horizontal layout The selected block text of text changes to a vertical layout Part 6 Commands 6 2 File menu File New command This creates a new file Running this command opens the Relief Size dialog box If changes made to a file being edited have not been saved a dialog box asking if you wish to save the changes is displayed Keyboard shortcut Ctrl N Relief Size dialog box Size Horizontal PO in vertical F mim Cancel Resolution D2 nm ured Eee RBs Size Horizontal Vertical Enter the size of the relief Changing the size also changes the size of the shaded white rectangle the relief area Resolution Type in t
49. e finished item 1 Decide on the size of the finished item 2 Decide on the composition of the workpiece 3 Break down the item into smaller parts 4 Choose the tool 1 Decide on the size of the finished item Decide on the size when finished If it is larger than the modeling machine s cutting area you must divide it into portions of cuttable size 2 Decide on the composition of the workpiece After making it how will it be used The composition to use differs according to the purpose of the item Because there are restrictions to the compositions that can be cut according to the modeling machine choose the a composi tion from among those available that is suited to the item s purpose When deciding on the target purpose give consideration to matters such as these How much strength is required How much durability is required How much precision is required After cutting will further processing such as coloring be performed You may also wish to give thought to design factors such as whether you want to use wood grain If there are no particular requirements it s a good idea to choose a composition that is easy to cut Part 2 If You re Making a Relief for the First Time 3 Break down the item into smaller parts After deciding on the size and composition divide the item into sizes and shapes that can be cut Cut each of the compo nent parts then put them together Depending on the item
50. e thickness of the three dimensional shape already created downward W When creating a relief of PICZA data This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This sets the height at the place of overlap with the shape created earlier to zero and thereafter creates the three Aetiom Surfaces dimensional shape Hench Pelle Hewi ap A Cancel anargie Mielai hiti Or i Smoothie i nia Bottom Surface Height Enter the height of the bottom of the relief EA When has been selected this is the relative height from the present shape When or has been selected this is the height from zero height This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This leaves the shape created earlier unchanged and stacks the new three dimensional shape on it l l Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Relief Height Enter the thickness of the relief i Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Smoothing This smooths the relief for the object Conversely sharpness is lost i Height is corrected so as to reduce differences in height along the Z axis between adjacent points This stacks the thicknesses of the three dimensional shapes To smooth the entire relief Click Relief Smoothing one above another a This stacks the three dimensional shape on top of the shape already created
51. eeees 28 Using a grid to align objects 00 ceeeeseeeeeeeeeees 28 Aligning COMET POMS ae ccdsceoncastewiaria sand dead tncdesie teats 29 Creating regular polygons aneron iaiia 29 Registering frequently used objects c cece 29 Part 5 Hints and Tips 5 1 Engraving On a CUt SUITACE erns a 31 5 2 Engraving an existing object vis icsacseiwariendeseaniieceds 31 Engraving a flat surface GE CUI started eessen ornare aitne dud eldines 31 Step 1 Measuring the dimensions cccccceeee 31 Step 2 Make a DaSse sate eadl ii eneeaaces 32 Step 3 Perform engraving eccna 33 Engraving on a curved surface ou cceeecceeeseerreeeeeees 34 5 3 Changing the tool while cutting is in progress 35 5 4 Making a image three dimensional 0000eeeeeeeee 36 Using a scanner to import an Object ceeeeeeees 36 Importing bitmap data 0 0 ceseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeeeees 36 Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc i486 and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States Corel Draw is a trademark of Corel Corporation Copyright 2000 Roland DG Corporation SS mporn s a shape esna ra dean 37 Pasting a graphic created with commercial software 37 Usine Sy IM DOIS skates aveerciieacieear net arie cree aeaeaie 37 5 6
52. ents or vertices i Keyboard shortcut Alt Delete Shape Snap to Vertex command This overlays the selected vertex on the closest vertex Snapping to the vertex of a different polygon 1 Select the target polygon 2 At the Shape menu click Unite Polygons 3 Select the vertex to snap to 4 Atthe Shape menu click Snap to Vertex 53 Shape Symbol command This adds a symbol to the file being edited Running this command opens the Symbol dialog box Symbol dialog box QM D O 4 1 The symbol and group names appear Click the tab and select the group 2 The name of the selected symbol is displayed Entering a symbol name selects the specified symbol 3 A list of symbol names is displayed Click on the name of a symbol to select it 4 A list of symbol shapes is displayed Click on a symbol to select it Delete Symbol This deletes the selected symbol Group Setup This changes the name of the currently selected group The Change Group Name dialog box appears Enter the name of the group in the dialog box Delete Group This deletes the currently selected group Any symbols registered in the group are all deleted as well Insert This adds the selected symbol to the file being edited Part 6 Commands Shape Register Symbol command It is used to register a symbol with a 3D Engrave object You can register flat shapes text and images Three dimen sio
53. esent cutting parameters The cutting parameters are set with Cut Cutting Parameters Part 2 If You re Making a Relief for the First Time This chapter highlights the general basic knowledge needed to perform cutting If this is your first experience with cutting be sure to read this chapter After you have read it go to Trying it Out and take a look at Creating a Relief and Engraving on a Curved Surface and try out cutting yourself There you ll find explanations of actual cutting examples that use 3D Engrave The following chapter has a section called Break down the item into smaller parts but you cannot break down items into smaller parts using this program To break down an item into smaller parts you need to use Export to save 3D data to a file then open it with a commercially available program to accomplish the task Before Starting to Cut When creating a shape by cutting the most important matters the material and the shape being cut These determine the method and procedure for cutting After you ve performed cutting a few of times and familiar ized yourself with the process you ll find yourself planning the steps for a new cutting project in your head Until then you should plan out the steps for cutting first before you start work This is the best method for not wasting time and materials The secret to good planning is to consider the operation in reverse starting from th
54. est position on the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface For information on how to make the settings refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine For models on which the tool cannot be moved click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears Drag the white circle 2 to the location of the target object You can specify the tool movement location as coordi nates by entering values at Cursor for X and Y fp MALLY Drag EE Double click the white circle 3 The tool moves to the location you specified and descends to the Z axis origin Press the Tool Down key on the modeling machine to align the tip of the tool with the highest position of the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface Only the engraving path is output so the settings for the cutting parameters are not made again Enter and lay out the text then perform engraving 10 11 12 13 Click L Click at the start point for entering text Type in the text from the keyboard In this example enter Robert Click Click the text to select it then change the size and location To change the size drag the Jf and amp surrounding the text 33 14 15 16 lige 18 To change the location drag the text To change the font click Shape Properties Click Cut Create 3D Engraving Path The 3D Engraving Set
55. folder where the image file is saved Click the File Type arrow and choose Windows Bitmap File bmp Files of type windows Bitmap File bmp From the displayed list of files click the image file to choose it Click Open The image is imported Click Click the image to select it Hold down the Shift key and drag the that surround the image Drag to change the same size as in the figure Dragging while holding down the Shift key changes the size without changing the vertical horizontal aspect 20 9 Click anywhere outside the image to cancel the selection 10 While holding down the Shift key click first the image then the PICZA data 11 Click Shape Align The image is laid out at the center of the PICZA data 12 Click anywhere outside the image and the PICZA data to cancel the selection 13 Click the image to select it 14 Click Shape Convert to Polygon The Contouring dialog box appears 15 Click Create binary bitmap and convert contour to polygons then click OK The Bitmap Preview dialog box appears 16 The preview screen shows the image Check what is shown then click OK The image changes to polygons Step 5 Make a base Make a base for securing in place the object to engrave Create a mounting location for the object to enable engraving where you intend 1 Load the workpiece on the modeling machine Take care not to allow the
56. format File extension pix Vector Art files File extension dxf Failed to write file The file could not be saved The disk where you attempted to save the file may be write protected or full Make the write protected disk writable or delete unneeded files to create more free space A required file was not found Please reinstall One or more files needed to run 3D Engrave cannot be found Some files used by 3D Engrave may have been moved or erased Reinstall 3D Engrave The specified machine type XXXXX has not been selected Please select the machine type 3D Engrave s machine type library file lib cannot be found The library file may have been moved or erased Make the settings for the selected machine type for 3D Engrave again If the corresponding machine type is not listed reinstall 3D Engrave This material name is already registered Enter another material name A material of the same name has already been registered Enter a different name for the material The specified material name XXXXX is not registered Specify XXXXX Displayed when opening a file The material name saved in a file is not registered with 3D Engrave The specified material has been deleted from 3D Engrave When the machine type has been changed with the Machines command The material in question has not been registered for the selected machine type Output failed Cutting data cou
57. g is performed in two sequential processes draft cutting and finishing Doing this lets you achieve an attractive finish quickly and efficiently Set the first process to Draft cutting Draft cutting This performs high speed cutting leaving a margin for finishing finish margin Finishing This performs high precision cutting of the margin on the workpiece surface left by draft cutting were on nn Type This chooses the tip configuration of the tool installed on the modeling machine Part 6 Commands Ub Sq Uare Hall Engraving Enid will Enid Mill Tool Blade Dia Tool Dia Enter the diameter of the blade for the tool installed on the modeling machine For an engraving tool enter the diameter of the tool PI Blade Width Enter the width of the blade for the engraving tool E lt Setting range 0 01 to tool diameter mm 0 001 to tool diameter inch Blade Angle Enter the angle of the blade for the engraving tool m This angle Setting range 1 to 60 degrees If you re using an engraving tool from Roland DG Corp enter as follows ZEC A4025 30 0 ZEC A4025 BAL 40 0 ZEC U4032 24 2 Carving Conditions This displays the cutting parameters that have been set The cutting parameters are determined by the material and the tool The cutting parameters that are set are optimal for cutting the selected material with the selected tool For detailed descriptions of each parameter tak
58. h smoother curves but require larger amounts of memory Because this does not necessarily correlate with the fineness of the mesh with which the 3D screen is displayed you cannot check the resolution at the 3D screen Required Memory This displays an estimate of the memory required to create a relief of the specified size and resolution This is the memory used only by 3D Engrave and does not include the amount used by the operating system If the amount of memory actually installed in the computer is much less than this amount the amount of disk space used by virtual memory increases and operating speed may become slower as a result This adds thickness to shapes text images or other flat objects to create a relief raised engraving The 3D screen appears automatically to let you check the relief The relief on the 3D screen is an aggregate of the reliefs of the respective shapes The relief is created by stacking shapes on and digging down into the present configuration Changing the shape or location of the flat objects does not affect the relief To change the shape of the relief use Relief Delete Relief to erase the relief then create it again Running this command displays the Create Relief dialog box Part6 Commands Create Relief dialog box There are three types of Create Relief dialog boxes The dialog box that appears differs according to the type of object Display the dialog box you want to see expl
59. h the shape created earlier to zero and thereafter creates the three dimensional shape This creates a three dimensional shape referenced from the X Y plane at zero height This leaves the shape created earlier unchanged and stacks the new three dimensional shape on it Part 6 Commands ai This stacks the thicknesses of the three dimensional shapes one above another This pushes the thickness of the three dimensional shape downward a E COS a Cancel Ee a at rc Make White iv Transparent Color ala W Smoothing Black Pixel Height White Pixel Height Enter the maximum and minimum values for thickness when creating a relief from an image The nearer a color is to white the closer it approaches the white pixel height and the nearer a color is to black the closer it approaches the black pixel height Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Smoothing This smooths the relief for the object Conversely sharpness is lost Height is corrected so as to reduce differences in height along the Z axis between adjacent points To smooth the entire relief Click Relief Smoothing Make White Transparent This makes white pixels R 255 G 255 B 255 transpar ent Select this to set the thickness of the white areas of the image to zero 58 Part 6 Commands ainda This stacks the three dimensional shape on top of the shape This pushes th
60. he degree of detail for the relief Smaller values produce three dimensional objects with smoother curves but require larger amounts of memory Because this does not necessarily correlate with the fineness of the mesh with which the 3D screen is displayed you cannot check the resolution at the 3D screen Required Memory This displays an estimate of the memory required to create a relief of the specified size and resolution This is the memory used only by 3D Engrave and does not include the amount used by the operating system If the amount of memory actually installed in the computer is much less than this amount the amount of disk space used by virtual memory increases and operating speed may become slower as a result File Open command This opens a 3D Engrave file Running this command opens the Open dialog box If changes made to a file being edited have not been saved a dialog box asking if you wish to save the changes is displayed Keyboard shortcut Ctrl O 42 File Save command This saves the file overwriting the previous version of the file To save the file with a different name or in a different area use the Save As command Keyboard shortcut Ctrl S File Save As command This saves the file with a different name Running this command opens the Save As dialog box File Import command This imports a file created using another software application
61. he selected shape overlapping the original shape The shape that is offset changes color from the original shape Using this function you can make such things as three dimensional enclosed characters like the one shown in the figure ee shape Original shape Running this command displays the Offset Shape dialog box Offset Shape dialog Offset Shape Offset rt A mourt L ii i To Outside C To Ihside Cancel Part6 Commands Offset Amount Enter the amount of offset for the shape Original shape ofset shape _ Offset amount Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values To Outside This creates a shape that is offset to the outside of the original shape To Inside This creates a shape that is offset to the inside of the original shape Shape Convert to Bold Frame command This thickens the contour line of the shape It creates two offset shapes then converts them to polygons and combines them The original shape is deleted You can use this function to create a frame around a relief MY gt Craton of rier afl ni itt i ied D i EA LE LEEN Lae 1 mai it menor y I sl EN hie AU nin Running this command displays the Convert to Bold Box dialog box Convert to Bold Box dialog box aneri tp Bold Bigs Cottoet Aout 52 Offset Amount To Outside Enter the amount of offset t
62. hese determine the output location for the relief In this example enter 5 mm for each 9 Click Automatic Size and Position to cancel the selection U F a Automatic Size and Position Width Eo Length Eo Lower F Left Lower F Lett 7 10 Enter 50 mm for Width and 50 mm for Height 11 Enter values for Lower Left X and Lower Left Y so that the origin points for the relief area and the surfacing area are the same In this example enter 5 mm for each 12 Enter the depth for surfacing In this example for Surfacing enter 3 mm for Depth Surtac ine Depth a I 1 ii I 21 13 Click Start When surfacing finishes do not remove the workpiece or the tool Step 6 Secure the object in place and set the Z origin Mount the object for engraving on the base Change the tool to one for engraving and set the Z axis origin again l Mount the object for engraving on the base In this example mount the object at the lower left of the groove in the base as shown in the figure For information on how to secure the object in place refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine 2 Replace the square end mill with the engraving tool For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine Use the modeling machine to move the tool to its highest position then set the Z axis origin To avoid danger be
63. image it may not be possible to extract the outlines smoothly When converting an image to polygons keep the following conditions in mind as you prepare the data Conditions for data allowing extraction of clear outlines Boundaries between two colors should be sharp and well defined with no continuous gradations Using only the two values of white and black is recommended Scanned data for photographs generally contains continuous gradations making it unsuitable for outlining The scan resolution should be high In general a higher resolution yields outlining of greater accuracy The optimal resolution varies according to a shape s complexity and size when cut However it takes longer to import high resolution data into 3D Engrave than low resolution data d2 dpi JDG dp The size of the original art being scanned should be the same as the size when engraving Results of engraving that are more attractive than the original art are not obtained when an image smaller than the engraved image is imported and then enlarged with 3D Engrave To help ensure attractive results of engraving start with a larger object and reduce it to the desired size Part 5 Hints and Tips 1 From the File menu click Select Scanner 2 Select the driver for the scanner If a TWAIN driver and a TWAIN_ 32 driver are both installed select the TWAIN _ 32 driver 3 Load the original document on the scanner 4 From the File menu
64. ing Part 6 Commands This is used to enter a block of text to be engrave Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the text editing tool _ Click at the point where text is to be inserted and use the keyboard to enter the block of text 3D Engrave can use TrueType fonts registered with Windows as well as stroke fonts You can use stroke fonts only with 3D Engrave These cannot be used from other Windows based programs When you are choosing a font fonts shown with to the left of the font name are stroke fonts TrueType fonts are shown with HT to the left of the font name It s also possible to add or delete text to or from a block of text that has been entered _ Related Topics Text String Properties This is for drawing a rectangle or square by dragging at the desired location Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the shape drawing tool _ Related Topics Shape Properties Creating circles and squares Drawing a shape from a centerpoint This is for drawing a rounded corner rectangle by dragging at the desired location Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the shape drawing tool Related Topics Shape Properties Creating circles and squares Drawing a shape from a centerpoint This is for drawing an ellipse or circle by dragging at the desired location Clicking this button changes the mouse pointer to the shape drawing tool _ Related Topics Sh
65. ings on curved surfaces Main Features of 3D Engrave Make flat shapes three dimensional You can apply thickness to shapes text and images that have no thickness and create reliefs raised engravings You can press shapes and text outward in the height direction to make them three dimensional Engrave the surfaces of solid objects When used together with a 3D scanner and modeling machine from Roland DG Corp you can engrave shapes and text by tracing the surface shape of a solid object You can also scan a solid object with a 3D scanner and create the tool path for engraving on the surface of three dimensional data 3D Engrave can import Dr PICZA files Make figures and other images three dimensional You can import image files for figures and the like and make them three dimensional Note that photographs and other images with continuous gradations are not suitable for being made three dimen sional It s best to use images with clearly defined borders between colors Using binary black and white images when possible is recommended Images can be entered by importing them from a TWAIN compliant image scanner connected to the host computer or by importing an image file saved in bitmap BMP format You can also register a converted graphic as a symbol Create tool paths You can create the path that the tip of the tool follows the tool path The cutting parameters required for creating the tool path such as the
66. is appears when there is a chance that the size of the file to export will exceed 1 MB To continue with exporting click Yes If you want to cancel the operation and reduce the size click No To reduce the size click Relief Relief Size then reduce the value for Size or increase the value for Resolu tion 72 Glossary Object This is the collective name for shapes blocks of text and images 3D Engrave file This is a file saved in 3D Engrave format Windows bitmap BMP Windows bitmap is a standard graphical file format for Windows It can be used to store bitmap data All graphics are represented as a collection of dots TrueType font This is one type of outline font system that represents text as an outline and a filled portion It is provided as standard on Windows Vector data Vector data is a data format that represents images text and shapes as a set of reference points and the lines that connect them Most draw type software applications can be used to create vector data images Bitmap data Bitmap data is a data format that represents images text and shapes as a collection of dots Most paint type software applications show images as bitmaps Resolution This is a scale that indicates the precision of images displayed on screen printed on the printer or acquired with the scanner The larger the number the more detailed and attractive is the image it represents Gradation This i
67. ised engraving 1s an engraving method for cutting a three dimensional shape into a flat surface so that it is raised above the surface It could be called a form of artistic expression intermediate between painting and sculpture What You re Going to Make This describes the steps for making the relief shown in the figures You create all of the relief except for the text then engrave the text on the relief D tit cr ii Modeling wax which is comparatively easy to cut is used as the material A square end mill is used for the relief except for text and for surfacing and an engraving tool is used to cut the text portion The tools have the following specifications Square End Mill Blade diameter 3 mm Engraving Tool Tool diameter 3 mm Blade width 0 32 mm Blade angle 24 2 degrees Step 1 Decide on the size When you create a new file first enter the size of the relief If you want to change the dimensions later click Relief Relief Size 1 Click File New The Relief Size dialog box appears 2 Enter the size of the relief In this example enter 35 for Vertical and 35 for Horizontal Sie Horizontal E man Vertical PE mn Part 3 Trying It Out 3 Type in the degree of detail for the relief at Resolution Smaller values make for a relief with correspondingly smoother curves but require more memory When performing actual cutting making this value smaller
68. istance from the lower left point of the relief area Running this command displays the Move Shape dialog box Move Shape dialog box 1 Choose which portion of the object is to be used for specifying the position When more than one object is chosen a rectangle enclosing all the objects is displayed Part 6 Commands Position X Y This specifies an object s position as a certain distance from the origin point hh When the object s center is taken to be the reference point Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Shape Mirror command This flips an object from left to right creating a mirror image 55 6 7 Relief menu Relief Relief Size command This sets the cutting area the size of the entire relief Changing the size also changes the size of the white rectangle on the 2D screen Because the size of the relief determines the amount of memory used we recommend setting this to the minimum necessary size Running this command displays the Relief Size dialog box Relief Size dialog box Size Hormortal BO nim Vertical EO mm Resolution D2 mi Pemred Eee RBs Size Horizontal Vertical Enter the size of the relief Changing the size also changes the size of the shaded white rectangle the relief area Resolution Type in the degree of detail for the relief Smaller values produce three dimensional objects wit
69. lant Toggling off the display of the object information bar enlarges the area of the edit screen View Toolbar command This toggles the display of the toolbar on or off The toolbar is provided with buttons for running 3D Engrave commands such as Open and Save Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays the button s name Toggling off the display of the toolbar enlarges the area of the edit screen _ Related Topics Toolbar buttons View Status Bar command This command toggles display of the status bar window on or off The status bar shows helpful comments amount commands We recommend leaving the status bar on until you re familiar with how 3D Engrave works Turning off the status bar enlarges the object s display area View Show Grid command This toggles the display of the grid on or off Part 6 Commands View Snap To Grid command When this is on objects are automatically aligned with the grid lines Alignment with the grid lines can make it easier to arrange two or more objects are make settings for object size When 3D Engrave has just been installed this function is off The snap point is initially at an object s lower left To change the snap point hold down the Ctrl key and click on the desired point t Click while holding down the Ctrl ker The snap point can be a point around the perimeter of the object any of eight points or a point at the center
70. ld not be output Make sure the setting for the driver output port is correct and make sure the cable is connected 71 Too many colors Reduce to 16 colors or less Because the image has more than 16 colors it cannot be converted to polygons Attempting to continue without correcting this may produce shapes after conversion that are too complex and not suitable for practical use Use Image Reduce Colors to reduce the number of colors Preview failed Install Virtual MODELA Virtual MODELA could not be started and the shape after cutting could not be previewed If Virtual MODELA is not installed and set up then install Virtual MODELA If this message appears even though it is already installed and set up then reinstall it Part 7 If You Think There s a Problem 7 4 Warning Messages Perform engraving after draft cutting OK The draft cutting tool path and the engraving tool path are intermixed Performing output without correcting this may not only fail to produce the shape you intended but may also lead to danger of tool breakage Click No to stop output of the tool path To delete the engraving tool path select all shapes and click Cut Delete 3D Engraving Path If you want to output the tool path anyway click Yes When you do this then after draft cutting finishes the engraving tool path is output There are XXXXX polygons and a file size of approx XXXXX MB OK Th
71. mentation _ Related Topics File Output command This outputs the tool path to the modeling machine and starts cutting The tool path is output to the port for the presently selected driver To choose the output device driver click File Output Device Setup Using a scanner to import an object Related Topics Create the tool path for draft cutting Create the tool path for finishing Engrave the text File Output Preview command This lets you check the shape after cutting on screen before you actually perform cutting on the modeling machine Running this command starts Virtual MODELA If Virtual MODELA is not installed and set up on the computer an error message appears In addition to the tool path the following information is sent to Virtual MODELA Program name 3D Engrave file name tool type blade diameter or for the engraving tool tool diameter blade width engraving tool only material workpiece size relief area location of the X Y origin point model name and machine resolution For information on how to use Virtual MODELA take a look at the help for Virtual MODELA File Output Device Setup command This chooses the output destination device for the tool path The Print Setup dialog box appears To choose the output device click the Name arrow then click the driver Any setting for the cutting area workpiece size or cutting parameters tool speed depth and s
72. n a new polygon selects it Double clicking on an object other than a polygon cancels the Vertex Edit mode and enables the Object Edit mode _ Related Topics Selecting a vertex on a polygon This retouches lines and points on an imported image Choose the pen width with the Bl e and buttons To pick up the pen color from the image click the button The status bar lets you check the presently selected color NUM Wy 100 Part 6 Commands The color when retouching or filling an image is picked up from the imported image Click this button then click the desired color The status bar lets you check the presently selected color MOM E 1008 This fills the clicked pixel and adjacent pixels of the same color Choose the fill color with a The status bar lets you check the presently selected color MOM gt 100 This enlarges or reduces the view of the object 2D View Clicking the left mouse button show an enlarged view with the point where clicked at the center The area to be enlarged can also be specified by dragging with the mouse Clicking the right mouse button shows a reduced size view 3D View Clicking the left mouse button show an enlarged view with the point where clicked at the center You can display at the desired size by dragging up or down Clicking the right mouse button shows a reduced size view You can select the area to zoom by holding down the right mous
73. nal shapes cannot be registered but the various relief creation settings specified for the object are saved Running this command opens the Add Symbol dialog box Add Symbol dialog box m k l re i E il Group Name Select the group where the symbol is to be registered Click to display a list of existing group names To add a new group click New Group Symbol Name Enter the symbol name for the selected object New Group This adds a new group for the symbol The New Group dialog box appears Enter the name of the group in the dialog box Add The selected object is registered as a symbol m Shape Move To Front command This changes the front back relationship of the objects The selected object is moved to the front Keyboard shortcut Shift Page Up Shape Move To Back command This changes the front back relationship of the objects The selected object is moved to the back i Keyboard shortcut Shift Page Down 54 Shape Align command All selected objects are aligned at their centers If you have selected a number of objects while holding down the Shift key the objects are overlaid atop the last object you chose If you ve selected a number of objects by dragging an area the objects are overlaid atop the object in the foreground _ Related Topics Aligning centerpoints Shape Move Shape command This specifies an object s location as the d
74. ndicates the smoothness of changes in color when colors are used Clipboard The clipboard is used to hold data temporarily when it is being copied or cut The clipboard is a standard feature of Windows Appendix 74 Roland R3 010730
75. ng machine To align the on screen image with the modeling machine s operating range set the X Y origin on the modeling machine at the lower left point of the maximum operating range For more informa tion on the position of the X Y origin point and how to set it please refer to the user s manual for your modeling machine Please note that the X Y origin on the MODELA is set to a fixed point and cannot be changed Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 5 Double clicking on a black circle lowers the tool blade at the circle s position The height to which the tip of the tool is lowered is the Z axis origin point ZO set on the modeling machine Take care not to damage or cut the surface of the material This makes it possible to actually see the tool s lowered location and verify that the cutting position that has been set is correct 62 Double clicking on a black circle performs the following operations on the modeling machine 1 The tool rotates and rises to the highest point 2 The tool moves to the corresponding position 3 The tool descends to the Z origin and stops turning 6 The white rectangle shows the margin provided around the relief area To change the margin under Layout type in the value for Margin 7 The shaded rectangle shows the surfacing range To change the extent of the surfacing range turn off Automatic Around the range shown by shade
76. ng or align it with the left margin the right margin or both Justified Character Spacing Enter the pitch interval for adjacent characters Character size does not change Changing this value also makes the Width value change accordingly Font This displays the name of the selected font To change the font for the text click on the down pointing triangle Line Spacing This specifies the spacing between adjacent lines Color This chooses the colors of surfaces and lines in text or shapes When overlapping shapes are difficult to make out you can color them differently to distinguish them Boldness Dragging the slider changes the thickness weight of text A font cannot be made narrower than its standard weight The left hand end of the slider is standard weight and the right hand end is maximum weight Part 6 Commands 2 This shows the shape of the text 4 This selected text changes to a horizontal layout 5 This selected text changes to a vertical layout Shape Properties dialog box 1 Height Enter the object s height Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Width Enter the object s width Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Angle Enter the angle of rotation for the object The unit is in degrees A negative angle may also be entered Entering a negative angle rotates the object clockwise Sla
77. ng these Dragging the shaded area moves the location of the surfacing range The size and position can also be changed by typing in values in Part 6 Commands the text entry fields Surfacing Width Length This is used to enter the width and length of the surfacing range Width is the dimension along the X axis and Length is the dimension along the Y axis Tool viclth Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Surfacing Lower Left X Lower Left Y This is used to enter the position of the lower left point of the surfacing range Enter the distance from the X Y origin point that has been set on the modeling machine For more information on the position of the X Y origin point and how to set it please refer to the user s manual for your modeling machine Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Surfacing Start This starts rotation of the tool blade and begins surfacing Before clicking this button check to make sure all the settings for surfacing are correct 4 The orange rectangle shows the maximum operating range for passage of the center of the tool blade The size of the operating range varies according to the machine type set with the Cut Machines command The lower left point of this rectangle or when Center org is selected the centerpoint of the rectangle indicates the X Y origin point on the modeli
78. ngs as shown below Erena Contouring r Stroke Foni Cancel iY Fil Pitch 01 rami Depth plz mrm Click OK The view changes to the 3D screen and shows the tool path for engraving in red Saeco a A a a ap ig oe eer aes ne Soe ee ma a nie Click File Output The tool path for engraving is sent to the modeling machine and engraving starts 18 3 2 Engraving ona Curved Surface What Is Engraving on a Curved Surface This engraves shapes and text on the curved surface of an existing object You use a 3D scanner and Dr PICZA from Roland DG Corp to scan a curved surface then create a tool path for engraving on the three dimensional object 3D Engrave can import PICZA data The are some secrets to the method for aligning the loaded position of the target object and the output position For more information take a look at the procedures What You re Going to Make This describes the steps for engraving the surface of the three dimensional object shown in the figures 40 mm 10 mm 10 mn Scan the engraving surface of the three dimensional object with a 3D scanner Use this 3D data to create a path for engraving the surface and engrave the company logo Make sure the item to be engraved is made of a material that your modeling machine can cut This example uses chemical wood Because the task is for engraving shapes use the engraving tool The engraving tool
79. nt Enter the degree of slant of the object The unit is in degrees Entering a positive angle makes the object slant to the right Entering a negative angle makes the object slant to the left Corner Radius X Y Enter the corner roundness for a rounded corner rectangle Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 49 Color This chooses the colors of surfaces and lines in text or shapes When overlapping shapes are difficult to make out you can color them differently to distinguish them Twist This rotates the center of the star without change the positions of the vertices Enter the angle of rotation The units of measurement are degrees Entering a positive value rotates the star counterclockwise Entering a negative value rotates it clockwise This can be used only with stars mi Form Choose the type of shape 1 This shows the shape of the graphic Shape Drag the slider to change the shape of the object Depending on the type of shape you chose the way the shape changes may vary Polygon Properties dialog box Polyveon Properties Width 20mm OK Height hase mI ne le lo deeg alant Doo deg Aspect j __ Cancel Color if Keep Aspect for input Outline Height Enter the object s height Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Width Enter the object s width Related Topics Changing the Me
80. nts and Tips 5 5 Importing a shape Pasting a graphic created with commercial software You can copy data created with software such as CorelDRAW that uses vector data and paste the data into 3D Engrave using the clipboard The data pasted in can then be edited just like any ordinary object Conditions for data that can be pasted Don t include bitmap data Don t fill or apply shading inside shapes Set line width to the finest narrowest available setting 1 After using a commercial software application to create data select the data and copy it For information on how to create data with the commer cial software application refer to the documentation for the software you are using 2 Ifthe 3D Engrave view is the 3D screen change it to the 2D screen 3 From the Edit menu click Paste The copied data appears in 3D Engrave Using symbols 3D Engrave is provided with a set of symbols Symbols can be added to a file being edited or registered with 3D Engrave objects Importing a symbol 1 From the Shape menu click Symbol The Symbol dialog box appears 2 Select the group then click on the symbol to be added 3 Click Insert The chosen symbol object is laid out on screen 4 Adjust the size and position of the symbol to be placed Registering a symbol 1 Select the object to be registered a symbol 2 From the Shape menu click Register Symbol The Add Symbol dialog box appear
81. o on made with the driver have no relationship to the data that is output Such settings are ignored The driver selected here is saved in memory File Preferences command This sets the default font and text height when entering text the screen color scheme and the zoom ratio Running this command displays the Preferences dialog box 43 Preferences dialog box 1 rarer ee ieghi f ra Ti 1 nee E H fat 2 J Coir jot i Epi i Ca Cog P Character Height This is for entering the default value for text height 1 Choose the portion of the text for which you want to enter the height Font This sets the default font used when entering text Sheet color This determines the color of the relief area To specify a color other than one of the selections shown click Other This displays the Color dialog box Background color This determines the background color of the relief area To specify a color other than one of the selections shown click Other This displays the Color dialog box Zoom This determines the zoom ratio used when 3D Engrave starts File Exit command This ends the program If changes made to the file being edited have not been saved a dialog box asking if you wish to save the changes is displayed Shortcut Click the button for closing the application window Part 6 Commands 6 3 Edit menu Edit Undo command This erases
82. o the outside of the shape Inside ofset shape Original shape 3z Outside offset shape Amount of offset to outside Amount of of set to inside Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Offset Amount To Inside Enter the amount of offset to the inside of the shape Inside offset shape Original shape Outside offset shape Amount of offset to outside Amount of of set to inside Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Shape Insert Vertex command This adds a vertex at the specified location i Keyboard shortcut Insert _ Related Topics Increasing the vertices of a polygon Shape Delete Vertex command This deletes the selected vertex Keyboard shortcut Delete _ Related Topics Reducing the vertices of a polygon Part 6 Commands Shape Connect Vertex command This connects the endpoints of an open polygon with a line To connect vertices choose two open endpoints of a polygon then run this command Connecting to the endpoint of a different polygon 1 Select the target polygon 2 At the Shape menu click Unite Polygons 3 Select the two endpoints 4 Atthe Shape menu click Connect Vertex i Keyboard shortcut Alt Insert Shape Sever Vertex command This severs a polygon at a specified location To specify the severance point click on one of the polygon s line segm
83. of the object View Grid Setup command This makes the settings for grid interval whether the grid is displayed and whether the snap to grid function is on or off Running this command displays the Grid Setup dialog box Grid Setup dialog box Interval Horizontal Enter the interval for horizontally adjacent grid lines When 3D Engrave has just been installed this is set at 2 0 mm 0 079 inch Setting range 0 01 to 50 00 mm 0 001 to 2 000 inch Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 46 Interval Vertical Enter the interval for vertically adjacent grid lines When 3D Engrave has just been installed this is set at 2 0 mm 0 079 inch Setting range 0 01 to 50 00 mm 0 001 to 2 000 inch Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Show Grid This toggles the display of the grid on or off Snap to Grid This toggles the function for snapping objects to the grid on or off Line The grid is shown with lines Point The grid appears as points View Coarse Mesh command This widens the interval between adjacent wire frame lines when displaying a relief three dimensionally on the 3D screen Use this when the interval is too narrow and the shape is difficult to make out View Fine Mesh command This narrows the interval between adjacent wire frame lines when displaying a relief three dimensionally on the 3D screen
84. oft materials Cut Machines command This selects the type of modeling machine used for cutting Running this command opens the Machines dialog box Machines dialog box 1 0 UE Le Pisi ire Wet Ed in MEN A Getting Ama PHG ZI T AMN J ei ema ba PHO CAAM Hoe BDE fra PHC oe HOT Ae Ekr a mi Wr 01 TE rrai Livery Y aT aed Panes 2 01 gt 188 ewes of owen _ 1 This is used to choose the type of modeling machine connected to the computer Information The specifications of the selected machine type are displayed Part 6 Commands 6 9 Help menu Help Contents command This displays the contents page for online help Help About 3D Engrave command This displays the version number and copyright information for 3D Engrave 68 Part If You Think There s a Problem 69 7 1 3D Engrave doesn t function Does the computer you re using provide the correct operating environment for 3D Engrave Check the conditions for the 3D Engrave operating environ ment and make sure that the computer offers a suitable environment Was the software installed using the setup program The setup program puts the files for 3D Engrave in the necessary locations to enable the software to be used under Windows Part 7 If You Think There s a Problem 7 2 Output device doesn t function Was the correct port selected for the printer driver
85. oint The selected point changes to a square with a border I When a vertex is chosen pressing the Tab key selects a different vertex To invert the vertex selection order hold down the Shift key and press Tab Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text Selecting multiple vertices of a polygon 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click Lm then click the polygon 3 Click the button Hold down the Shift key and click on each point Alternatively drag the mouse over the points to be selected Each selected point changes to a square with a border IE gt Selecting all vertices of a polygon 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 Click Lm then click the polygon 3 Click the button 4 While holding down the Ctrl key click on one point IE All vertices contained in the polygon change to squares with borders I w i i X Changing the shape of a polygon 1 Ifthe 3D screen is displayed click 2 2 Click Lm then click the polygon 3 Click the button 4 Drag the vertex To restrict the direction of movement to either up and down or to the left and right hold down the Shift key 26 while dragging the vertex You can also move a vertex with the keyboard arrow keys To increase the amount of movement hold down the Shift key while using the arrow keys Increasing the vertices of a polygon 1 2 If the 3D screen is displayed
86. ol then replace the tool 5 Lower the tool to above the mark made with the felt tipped marker Lower the tool until the mark is cut 6 Set the Z axis origin at the location where you lowered the tool in step 5 7 Raise the tool by the whole number portion of the Z axis coordinate value you noted down in step 3 and set the Z axis origin again Method using a workpiece surface that is not cut This method involves loading a block that is larger than necessary and setting the Z axis origin after tool change at the surface of the material that remained uncut Before carrying out cutting be sure to perform surfacing of the cutting workpiece The explanation starts with the tasks after changing the tool 1 Make a mark with a felt tipped marker on the surface of the workpiece that remains uncut Wark made Wath g Tall lip ped marke 2 Operate the modeling machine to lower the tool to above the mark made with the felt tipped marker Lower the tool until the mark is cut 3 Set the Z axis origin at this height 35 5 4 Making a image three dimensional Using a scanner to import an object You can import an image acquired with a scanner into 3D Engrave and make it into a relief 3D Engrave supports scanners that comply with TWAIN_ 32 For information on connecting the scanner and installing the scanner driver please refer to the scanner s documentation When an image is converted to polygons depending on the
87. or Lower Left X and Lower Left Y so that the origin points for the relief area and the surfacing area are the same In this example enter 5 mm for each 14 Enter the depth for surfacing In this example for Surfacing enter 3 mm for Depth Surfacing Depth 15 Click Start When surfacing finishes do not remove the workpiece or the tool 32 Engraving a flat surface Step 3 Perform engraving Mount the object to engrave on the base and engrave the text For information about the specifications of the tool used for engraving the text and the material of the engraving surface on the object see Engraving a flat surface Getting started Mount the object on the base and set the Z axis origin on the engraving surface 1 Mount the object for engraving on the base In this example mount the object at the lower left of the groove in the base as shown in the figure For information on how to secure the object in place refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine laja 2 Replace the square end mill with the engraving tool For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine Part 5 Hints and Tips Use the modeling machine to move the tool to its highest position then set the Z axis origin To avoid danger be sure to perform this task Use the modeling machine to move the tool then set the Z axis origin at the high
88. ox Image Properties Width B0 mm Height hzi 00 tiII ngle o dee alant booo dee Cancel Aspect i W Keep aspect for input Height Enter the object s height Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Width Enter the object s width i Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 50 Angle Enter the angle of rotation for the object The unit is in degrees A negative angle may also be entered Entering a negative angle rotates the object clockwise Slant Enter the degree of slant of the object The unit is in degrees Entering a positive angle makes the object slant to the right Entering a negative angle makes the object slant to the left Aspect Enter the size as a ratio with the vertical horizontal aspect vertical horizontal ratio when the text or shape was created as 1 Entering a number changes the width without varying the height Enter 2 to double the width Enter 0 5 to halve it Keep Aspect for input This causes an object s aspect to be maintained at a fixed value when a numerical value is are entered for Height or Width When a value is entered for Height or Width the value of Width or Height changes automatically PICZA Data Properties dialog box PLA Lala Frote Size XE mm YHS mm Cancel z S mm Aneb d Sint da Orientation P od PRD neperi for X Size X Y Z This changes the size of the PICZA
89. pse or star 2 While holding down the Ctrl key drag the object _ Related Topics Creating circles and squares Using a grid to align objects It s possible to use a grid as a guide for placing and sizing objects The grid is shown on screen with equal vertical and horizontal spacing When 3D Engrave has just been installed the grid is not shown To align an object with the grid from the View menu activate Snap To Grid 1 Create the object at any location At the View menu click Show Grid to activate it 2 3 At the View menu click Snap To Grid to activate it 4 Select the objects one at a time and move each object toward the grid at the desired location The object is automatically pulled to the grid and aligned ee ee E E When the rectangles are aligned with the left hand edge Changing the point where an object snaps to the grid The snap point is initially at an object s lower left To change the snap point hold down the Ctrl key and click on the desired point 28 Click while holding down the Ctrl ker The snap point can be a point around the perimeter of the object any of eight points or a point at the center of the object You can use this feature to align a number of objects at their centers or their upper right points for example _ Related Topics Grid Setup command Aligning centerpoints Aligning centerpoints When arranging a text string at the center of a
90. r the cutting in amount from the Z axis origin In this example enter 1 0 mm Surfacing Depth Automatic Size and 10 Click Start Surfacing 11 A prompt to confirm the start of surfacing appears Click OK When surfacing is finished then without removing the workpiece or the tool carry out Step 6 and after Step 6 Create the tool path for draft cutting Create the path that the tip of the blade traces the tool path A tool path that satisfies the present cutting parameters is created so before creating the tool path make the settings for the cutting parameters You can make the settings for the cutting parameters by choosing the tool and the workpiece When you choose the composition and the tool the settings for suitable cutting parameters cutting in amount feed speed and so on are made You can also enter your own original cutting parameters when using a new tool or a workpiece with a new composition However an error in the settings may not only result in incorrect cutting but may even cause the tool to break during cutting so the cutting parameters must be set with great care Cutting has two processes draft cutting and finishing You make the tool path for draft cutting and perform cutting then output the tool path for finishing to complete the item In this example you also create a tool path for engraving and after performing finishing engrave the text Create the tool path for draft cut
91. r the material selected here are copied to the cutting conditions for the new material 2 Click Add 3 Enter the material name and click OK 4 Enter the cutting conditions for the new material 1 This adds the blade diameter and its cutting conditions to the material added using the Add button Only the blade diameter of a material which has been added using the Add button can be edited The setting range varies according to the machine type set baer Lipire Ail im al Part6 Commands with the Cut Machines command Add the blade diameter 1 From the list select the blade diameter by clicking on it The cutting conditions for the blade diameter selected here are copied to the cutting conditions for the new blade diameter 2 Type in the blade diameter in the text entry field 3 Move the cursor to another text entry field or click OK 4 Enter the cutting conditions for the new diameter Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 2 This displays the blade diameter for a registered material Clicking to select it displays the cutting conditions for the blade diameter Delete Tool This deletes the blade diameter stored for the material Only materials which have been added using the Add button can be deleted Z Speed This sets the descending speed of the tool The setting range varies according to the machine type set with the Cut Machines command
92. ring the position of its centerpoint hold down the Ctrl key and drag an editing point Mor k 1 Select the object 2 While holding down the Ctrl key drag a point I or zt The size can be freely changed by dragging a square point Hi The size can be changed while maintaining the shape s vertical and horizontal aspect by holding down the Shift key while dragging The triangular points ak on the left and right can be dragged to change the horizontal size The triangular points dk above and below can be dragged to change the vertical size _ Related Topics Changing the size Creating circles and squares To create a shape with a vertical horizontal aspect of 1 1 such as a circle or square drag while holding down the Shift key This function is not supported when creating text or a polygon 1 Click the button for creating a rectangle round rectangle circle or ellipse or star 2 While holding down the Shift key drag the object Part 4 Editing Shapes and Text _ Related Topics Changing the size Text String Properties Keep Aspect for input Polygon Properties Keep Aspect for input Drawing a shape from a centerpoint To create a shape with a shape s start point the centerpoint drag while holding down the Ctrl key This function is not supported when creating text or a polygon 1 Click the button for creating a square rounded corner square circle or elli
93. s 3 Register the symbol with an appropriate group according to use or shape To create a new group click New Group and enter a name for the group When adding the symbol to an existing group select the group name with Group Name 4 At Symbol Name enter a name for the symbol Then click Add 37 5 6 Tips on Surface Leveling If you place the origin for Z axis at the lower part of the target work piece cutting amount per stroke gets increased and machine may fail to cut somewhere This problem tends to happen when the surface of the work piece is slanting as per a figure below Place the origin for Z axis at the highest part of the target work piece by operating modeling machine It should be OK to find the highest part just approximately 1st Layer 2nd Layer I rar Layer S ennd Final Layer 5 7 Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values The measurement system used for numerical values depends on the unit setting for Windows in effect when 3D Engrave starts up The settings for Windows can be changed with Measurement System on the Number tab under Control Panel Regional Setting If the measurement system has been changed 3D Engrave must be stopped and restarted for the new setting to take effect Part 5 Hints and Tips 5 8 Restrictions on PICZA data The following types of PICZA data cannot be imported PICZA data in binary format Rotary box scanning da
94. s manual for the modeling machine 2 Use the modeling machine to move the tool to its highest position then set the Z axis origin To avoid danger be sure to perform this task 7 3 Use the modeling machine to move the tool then set the Z axis origin at the highest position on the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface For information on how to make the settings refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine 4 For models on which the tool cannot be moved click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears 5 Drag the white circle 4 to the location of the target object You can specify the tool movement location as coordi nates by entering values at Cursor for X and Y PPRELLLL P tay Drag 6 Double click the white circle 3 The tool moves to the location you specified and descends to the Z axis origin 7 Press the Tool Down key on the modeling machine to align the tip of the tool with the highest position of the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface m Part 3 Trying It Out n 4 Create and output the tool path for engraving In 3D Engrave click Cut Delete Tool Path Because the tool path for finishing should still be remaining it must be deleted Click Choose the text by clicking it Click Cut Create 3D Engraving Path The 3D Engraving Setup dialog box appears Make the setti
95. s made along the Z axis Setting range Total of blade diameter plus fine margin to 50 mm Total of blade diameter plus fine margin to 2 inch The fine margin can be verified at the Customize Param eters dialog box Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values 61 Cursor X Y This specifies the destination for movement of the tool on the modeling machine Enter the distance from the X Y origin point that has been set on the modeling machine For more information on the position of the X Y origin point and how to set it please refer to the user s manual for your modeling machine Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Clicking this lowers the tool at the position entered for Cursor X and Y The height to which the tip of the tool is lowered is the Z axis origin point ZO set on the modeling machine Take care not to damage or cut the surface of the material Clicking this button performs the following operations on the modeling machine 1 The tool rotates and rises to the highest point 2 The tool moves to the corresponding position 3 The tool descends to the Z origin and stops turning Surfacing Cut the back of the loaded material creating a level surface This is also called surface leveling Surfacing is normally performed as one of the preparatory steps for cutting an object Surfacing is used to make a leveled surface a reference surf
96. sunatcteetacnatenzanloeses 71 A required file was not found Please reinstall 71 The specified machine type XX XXX has not been selected Please select the machine type 71 This material name is already registered Enter another material name ccccisicssccsscassecncdeceecassvens eee 71 The specified material name XXXXX is not reeistered Specify XXXXX girse iiris iaia 71 TOUUET lE a ts nntenannlenel cartes 71 Too many colors Reduce to 16 colors or less 72 Preview failed Install Virtual MODELA 72 7 4 Warning Messages ccccceeeeeeesesseeseseeseeeeseeseeeeeeeseeeees 72 Perform engraving after draft cutting OK 72 There are XX XXX polygons and a file size of Approx XXXXX MBOK scovsncciscsrisditicdeniantevireceee 72 Appendix OS SA ical cee e daisy celles alain Piaiauee el ataceuys 74 Contents Part 1 What s 3D Engrave 1 1 System Requirements Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 2000 operating system The minimum required CPU for the operating system Pentium or higher recommended The minimum amount of required RAM for the operating system 32 MByte or more recommended 10 MByte or more of free hard disk space for installation Part 1 What s 3D Engrave 1 2 Overview of 3D Engrave 3D Engrave is a program for creating reliefs raised engrav ings and engrav
97. sure to perform this task Use the modeling machine to move the tool then set the Z axis origin at the highest position on the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface For information on how to make the settings refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine Part 3 Trying It Out 5 For models on which the tool cannot be moved click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears 6 Drag the white circle 4 to the location of the target object You can specify the tool movement location as coordi nates by entering values at Cursor for X and Y HU Drag 7 Double click the white circle 2 The tool moves to the location you specified and descends to the Z axis origin 8 Press the Tool Down key on the modeling machine to align the tip of the tool with the highest position of the target object Be careful not to damage the engraving surface Step 7 Create the tool path Add thickness to the PICZA data then create a tool path for engraving on the top of the shape In this example only the tool path for engraving is created so no settings are made for the cutting parameters 1 Click 2 Click the PICZA data to select it 3 Click Relief Create Relief The Create Relief dialog box appears 4 Click OK without changing any values The view switches to the 3D screen and shows the shape of the relief 5 Click ER return
98. t Set the tool path pitch with Pitch The tool path is created on the inner side of the object To engrave an object s contour lines select Contour 63 Te Pitch Pitch This sets the fill pitch the spacing between adjacent tool paths Normally you should enter the diameter of the blade installed on the output device To ensure an attractive finish for flat drag engraving the pitch is generally set at a value smaller than the blade diameter I Pitch Related Topics Changing the Measurement System for Numerical Values Depth Enter the cutting in depth for engraving Cut Delete 3D Engraving Path command This deletes the tool path for engraving created with Cut Create 3D Engraving Path The red line shown on the 3D screen disappears Cut Cut Margin command This cuts a beveled perimeter around the object When an object is cut the margin surrounding the object becomes a wall This wall may become an obstruction that impedes cutting of the object This function is on by default workpiece Part6 Commands The default is Default If the blade strikes the walls when set at Default set it to Wide Wide produces a gentler angle than Default for the margin portion as the figure shows This means it can perform cutting without striking the walls even when using a tool with a short blade length when Default is selected WHER Wide is selected Object
99. ta Rotary rescan data _ Related Topics File Import command 38 6 1 Toolbar buttons The toolbar is provided with buttons for running 3D Engrave commands such as Open and Save Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button s function The buttons provided on the toolbar are as shown below Click on a button s icon to display an explanation of the command This creates a new file This opens a 3D Engrave file This saves the file overwriting the previous version of the file This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard This copies the selected object to the clipboard This copies the contents of the clipboard pasting them at the selected on screen location This switches to a flat two dimensional shape editing screen Display this screen when you want to add shapes or text modify shapes or change the thickness You cannot edit shapes or text at the 3D screen This switches to a solid three dimensional display screen Display this screen when you want to check a tool path or the shape of a relief This adds thickness to shapes text images or other flat objects to create a relief raised engrav ing This creates a tool path for engraving for the selected shapes and text This creates the path that the tip of the blade traces the tool path This outputs the tool path to the modeling machine and starts cutt
100. the Tool Tip Square end mill This is a tool for cutting with a flat tip It is suitable for cutting flat and stepped items Ball end mill This is a tool for cutting with a rounded tip It is suitable for cutting curved surfaces and wavy shapes Engraving tool This is a tool for engraving with a pointed tip It is suitable for engraving text and the like on nameplates and rating plates Sq Uare Hall Engraving Enid will Enid Mill Too Tool Composition Hardness Choose a tool suited to the hardness of the workpiece to cut The following two types are optionally available from Roland DG Corp High speed steel This is the standard tool when performing cutting It is suitable for cutting resin foamed material balsa and the like Cemented carbide This features a long life compared with high speed steel Besides resin it is suitable for cutting aluminum brass and hard wood such as magnolia Other Specifications Overall length Fie _ sete diameter diameter Flute length Overall length Shank diameter H _ gt __ oF Blade width Shank diameter Choose a diameter that can be mounted on the modeling machine Mill diameter Choose an item that can cut detailed portions of objects Blade width Make your choice according to the size of the text to engrave Part 2 If You re Making a Relief for the First Time 11 3 1 Creating a Relief What s a Relief Relief or ra
101. the change just made and returns to the previous form Keyboard shortcut Ctrl Z Edit Redo command This cancels an Undo command that has just been run i Keyboard shortcut Ctrl Y Edit Cut command This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard The contents of the clipboard are maintained until another object is copied to the clipboard To paste the clipboard contents run the Edit Paste command i Keyboard shortcut Edit Copy command This copies the selected object to the clipboard The contents of the clipboard are maintained until another object is copied to the clipboard To paste the clipboard contents run the Edit Paste command Ctrl X i Keyboard shortcut Ctrl C _ Related Topics Making a copy of the same shape eee Edit Paste command This copies the contents of the clipboard pasting them at the selected on screen location Keyboard shortcut Ctrl V _ Related Topics Making a copy of the same shape Edit Delete command This deletes the selected object The deleted object is not copied to the clipboard i Keyboard shortcut Delete 44 Edit Select All command This selects all objects displayed on screen Keyboard shortcut Ctrl A Part 6 Commands 6 4 View menu View Zoom Zoom In command This displays an enlarged view of the object i Keyboard shortcut
102. the location of the mouse pointer as well as the centerpoint size angle and slant of the object 6 Status Bar This shows 3D Engrave s state of operation and provides brief descriptions of commands This also shows object color and amount of zoom in or zoom out for the image 7 Object This is a collective term for shapes text strings and images 8 Popup menu Clicking the right mouse button within an editing area makes a menu appear The commands you can use differ according to the type of object that is chosen 9 When the mouse pointer is moved close to here the pointer changes to a diagonal arrow You can then change the window size by dragging 10 Minimize button This shrinks the window to a button on the taskbar Part 1 What s 3D Engrave 11 Maximize button This expands the window to fill the screen 12 Close button This ends the program If changes made to the file being edited have not been saved a dialog box asking if you wish to save the changes is displayed 13 The red line is the tool path for engraving This is the tool path for engraving on the surface of the relief Choose an object on the 2D screen then click Cut Create 3D Engraving Path 14 The pink line is the tool path for cutting The tool path for cutting is the tool path that is used for cutting the entire relief Clicking Cut Create Tool Path calculates and displays the tool path that satisfies the pr
103. thickness to exceed the modeling machine s height limit when the target object is loaded In this example the material is modeling wax with a thickness of about 15 mm For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine 2 Install a tool on the modeling machine For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine In this example attach a square end mill blade diameter 3 mm 3 Set the X and Y axis origin near the lower left point of the workpiece and the Z axis origin on the surface of the workpiece For information on how to make the settings refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine Use the surfacing function to cut the base and create a place for mounting the target object Part 3 Trying It Out Make the settings for the cutting parameters the surfacing dimensions and the location in that order then perform surfacing 4 Click Cut Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears 5 Click the Material arrow then click Modeling wax Material Modeling Wax 6 For the tool tip configuration choose Square end mill for Blade Dia enter 3 mm then click OK a Blade Dia F a Squans Erd Mill am Ft I ii 7 Click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears 8 For Layout enter the values for Lower Left X and Lower Left Y T
104. ting Cut the general shape of the relief leaving a margin to be cut away during finishing In this process you do not create the tool path for engraving the text This is because the tool path for engraving does not Part 3 Trying It Out take into account stepwise cutting in until the desired depth is reached and so including the path for engraving in draft cutting may cause the cutting in amount for one pass to exceed the limit 1 Click Cut Create Tool Path The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears 2 For Process click Draft Cutting to select it f Draft Cutting C Finishing tor Engraving 3 Click the Material arrow and choose the composition of the loaded workpiece In this example click Modeling Wax Material Modeling Wax Mias Der Der 4 Click Tool type and enter the specifications for the tool In this example click Square End Mill For the blade diameter enter 3 mm Pe Blade Dia E o eare Brel kiii ee f Rall Fred hill 5 Enter the cutting depth in Maximum Depth When the dialog box appears the thickness of the relief is already entered In this example you are cutting the entire relief so click OK without changing the value 6 Click Cut Create Tool Path A dialog box appears while processing is in progress When the processing finishes the display switches to the 3D screen and the tool path appears as a pink line Si Step 7 Before cutting
105. tting without taking this into account may not only fail to produce the shape you intended but can also lead to danger of tool breakage L LJ Making the length here the same before and after the tookchange is practically impossible Before After tookchange tookchange It is impossible to install the tools so that they have the same height before and after the tool change For this reason the Z axis coordinate is corrected so that the tool tip has the same height before and after the tool change This creates horizontal surfaces whose height is unchanged throughout all cutting processes and after a tool change sets the Z axis origin at the height of the surface This section highlights two methods of correction Method using the surface of the base This method involves placing a base under the cutting workpiece and setting the Z axis origin after tool change to its surface This is available only on modeling machines that can display the Z axis coordinate Be sure to perform surfacing on the base before mounting the workpiece 1 Make a mark on the surface of the base with a felt tipped marker CUTTING workpiece Hase Mark made with a fet tipped marker 2 Operate the modeling machine to lower the tool to above the mark made with the felt tipped marker Lower the tool until the mark is cut Part 5 Hints and Tips 3 Make a note of the Z axis coordinate when the mark was cut 4 Raise the to
106. up dialog box appears Click Engraving to select it To engrave the contour click Contouring or Stroke Font to select it To flat drag the interiors of the characters click Fill to select it In this example only the contours of the text are to be engraved so click Contouring or Stroke Font to select 1t JG Enarevrre ig FF Engraving l k E Cormar ng or Stroke Fort Chl Fill Dept fo rh For Depth enter the engraving depth In this example enter 0 1 mm Click OK to switch to the 3D screen Make sure the contours of the text are shown by red lines Part 5 Hints and Tips 19 Click File Output When the prompt appears click OK 20 Engraving starts Engraving on a curved surface You can engrave text and shapes on the curved surface of an existing object Take a look at Trying It Out Engraving on a Curved Surface which explains the method in detail 34 5 3 Changing the tool while cutting is in progress When changing cutting processes at times you may want to change the tool For instance you may want to perform draft cutting quickly with a square end mill having a comparatively large diameter then produce an attractive finish with a ball end mill or you may want to use an engraving tool just when engraving text When you change the tool while cutting is in progress the height of the tool tip the Z axis coordinate also changes Continuing cu
107. urface on a three dimensional object can be broadly divided into three steps 1 Measure the dimensions 2 Make a base for mounting the object 3 Mount the object on the base and perform engraving Engraving a flat surface Step 1 Measuring the dimensions Measure the dimensions of the object for engraving The measured dimensions are used to determine the engraving position for the text and in cutting the base to secure the object in place As explained in Engraving a flat surface Getting started this examples uses the following dimensions 31 30 mm m FS mm tio HH HHI Engraving a flat surface Step 2 Make a base Make a base for securing in place the object to engrave Create a mounting location for the object to enable engraving where you intend 1 Load the workpiece on the modeling machine Take care not to allow the thickness to exceed the modeling machine s height limit when the target object is loaded In this example the material is modeling wax with a thickness of about 15 mm For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine 2 Install a tool on the modeling machine For information on how to mount it refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine In this example attach a square end mill blade diameter 3 mm 3 Set the X and Y axis origin near the lower left point of the workpiece and the Z axis origin on the surface of the
108. workpiece For information on how to make the settings refer to the operator s manual for the modeling machine Use the surfacing function to cut the base and create a place for mounting the target object Make the settings for the size of the relief the cutting parameters and the size and location of surfacing in that order then perform surfacing 4 Start 3D Engrave then click Relief Relief Size The Relief Size dialog box appears 5 For Horizontal enter 35 mm and for Vertical enter 55 mim then click OK Size Horizontal a5 Hm Vertical 55 HIT 6 Click Cut Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears Part 5 Hints and Tips 7 Click the Material arrow then click Modeling wax Material Modeling Wax 8 For the tool tip configuration choose Square end mill for Blade Diameter enter 3 mm then click OK ie Blade Dia E ae f Square End Mill r eo tl oT lI bd ill m 9 Click Cut Layout The Layout Surfacing Setup dialog box appears 10 For Layout enter the values for Lower Left X and Lower Left Y These determine the output location for the relief In this example enter 5 mm for each 11 Click Automatic Size and Position to cancel the selection Automatic Size and Position Width 40 Leneth H Lower Left X E ower lett vy rin 12 Enter 40 mm for Width and 60 mm for Height 13 Enter values f
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