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1. Sat lo Greer 0 lo ColorSoid tum oO Blue m Add ta Custom Colors Figure 3 13 Color Picker 3 1 2 7 4 Modifying Graphic Element Attributes To change the outline of a graphic element 1 Select the element 2 Using the following buttons in the Drawing toolbar define the line attributes of the element 3 17 Figure 3 14 Graphic Element Attributes The selection of colors is done through the use of a Windows standard color selector Pa The selection of the line type is done via a pull down menu Note The color and thickness tools can be used for modifying the valve symbols as well 3 1 2 7 5 Inserting a Dimension Line To insert a dimension line measure 1 Select the Measure i button on the toolbar 2 Click and hold the mouse button at the initial point 3 Drag the mouse to the second measurement point Figure 3 15 Dimension Line Setting 4 Release the mouse button 4 Figure 3 16 Dimension Line Drawn 5 By moving the handles adjust the initial and ending point or the line height 6 Double click on the dimension line to access its properties and set the text to display 7 To get a vertical dimension line use the Rotate left or rhe rf Rotate Right AE tools 3 18 1000 mm Figure 3 17 Dimension Line Completed 3 1 2 8 Displaying Connection Port Names To display the port names of the components 1 Select the menu Preferences gt
2. View Connection Port Names The port numbers will appear in a bubble They cannot be moved or modified 2 To display a different port number use the text tool to create a custom ID 3 1 2 9 Displaying Connection Ports To display the ports small circles on the components 1 Select the menu Preferences gt View Connection Ports The ports will appear or disappear depending on their current state 3 1 3 Component Properties The Component Properties dialog box can contain four branches that are used to e Component Configuration o View the component description o Select the component model o View the component technical properties ex Flow and Operating Pressure o Select to engrave the label of the component on the manifold o View the component symbol o Select specific options for the component o Mark this component as a special one so the user can enter a special model code o View the current component Model Code P N o View the component cavity name o View the component price ETAURA FORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual e Displayed Information o Select some component information to be displayed on the system design page o Add a comment o Edit the component label e Service Port o Defined a component buried under it o Permit to indicate on the System Design display that there is a buried component e Catalog Information
3. rivyDRAFORCE High Performance Hydraulic Cartridge Valves we and Ele User Manual May 2009 Visit our Website www hydratorce com Projects email DesignProjeets hydratorcn com Guestions emali Designhelpdesk G hydratorce com or Call 1 00 G82 6875 SSTivonafonce iin ont FAMIC Technologies Inc All rights reserved User s Guide for the HydraForce 1 Design Revision 002 REPRODUCTION Reproduction of this manual or software in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of HydraForce Inc It is allowed to print this document from the electronic format WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp AUTOMATION STUDIO is a registered trademark of FAMIC Technolo gies Inc Contents 3 Introduction 1 1 1 1 Document Conte itere a couse A E sates oaeeen oecemeenuucnceetute 1 1 Getting Started The Interfaces 2 1 21 IVs TING ER a E A E A E A T EA T E E Selanne sages Aus E T cae 2 1 e N O E E A T 2 3 e EO E E N A A T 2 5 DN PrO EPIO ai a tate ac eae AATE E E autos TEE 2 8 2AA Madis DNA Y fs n E E E EE I AE T E ORT 2 10 29 Wamine MessaTeS m eeni e EE E EE A E aeuceds waes 2 10 22 Workin with Proet ECS Seiren a e a E ERE 2 12 Do Cretino a NeW Peera a a A 2 12 222 OPen aT E a name ee 2 12 Died SAVING F Ge E E S 2 14 DOA SAVIO a PWC AS ea e S 2 15 22 5 Prine the Curent ConieuraloNsssisesn ienaa n a 2 16 2 2 6 Previewing the Printing of t
4. s Revision Import Export Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 16 File Menu New Or 1 Click on the Price a Manifold L or Price Components button in the File toolbar This will create a new project that appears in the Project Explorer When a project is created it will have a default name It can be renamed at any time 2 2 2 Opening a File To open a file two options are available 1 Choose Open File in the File menu 2 12 SSTivvonafonce tonto Edit Preferences Window K Close File Save File Save File s Revision Import Export Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 17 File Menu Open File Or 1 Click on the Open File k button in the File toolbar A Windows standard browser for file opening appears 2 Use the browser to find the desired file in hf3d or hfr format and Select it 3 Click on the Open button The project opens and is listed in the Project Explorer All saved information is retrieved and all interfaces options and information are updated accordingly Notes The symbols and underlying configuration features do not update automatically when a project is loaded That is the symbol and configuration are specific to a project If there is any doubt that the symbol or features have been updated the user shou
5. te res Sl de wre Opeth D wes EE i ligt frote SR W I Fa Figure 2 26 File menu Export 3D Components to Folder A Browse for Folder dialog box opens LP beartas i Ea F eee Ti Fi Compr e Ef Ph hie Piga E Eeri i b aH feih l AE W fa eS A by beer Pome de Sy Far a ee Cd ee Td ee Er ishg ba Foo Figure 2 27 Browse for Folder dialog box 2 Select the folder to save the 3D files in 2 19 CETA HVORAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 Click OK to begin the exportation process 4 A message will alert the user if the 3D export has been successfully achieved or not Because there are similarities in the external view of many of the HydraForce components the file names may not directly correspond to the product selected A cross reference for the product and the corresponding file name can be found in an Excel spreadsheet located in the folder named 3DFiles 2 2 7 4 Exporting to XML 3D To export the components 3D positions information into an XML file 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export to XML 3D command Pie DU a Wide iieb hams AAGBA ee m H e Fi Dien he Ai i Heraa First d ipat i Piper Cur Fate bts aa il sport M Comoomris ho Fokje Pid Frrr Ps Print t Export to Ma Do an n ate Petit A Mo i Figure 2 28 File menu Export to XML 3D A Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the folder to save to
6. the second field is then automatically updated If the previous choice still exists it stays if it does not it resets to a blank value Fshi Pe T Lait F Upg e OT bat T ia Ci Erpe la a Pieeripfieer 8 perpen O ie Cl Ce e EE ee oe E Ce eS Peed O ET E d ker gy erie fete hey ee Bi omg Ce LAT oo orn Loa Vial mage iisi a Uae poh E Cod TO Ea ota Ee Coal 12 WiDer Figure 3 19 Component Properties Dialog Box Component Configuration 3 1 3 1 2 Incomplete Component Model Codes Component Display Components that have an incomplete model code du to a field left blank in the component options or when the Component Properties screen has not been opened appear in red in the system design page Furthermore even though the user fills up all component options in the Project Parameters interface and a default model code is available for a component that component will still appear in red as long as the user has not open the Component Properties dialog box and click on the Apply button 3 21 GZ HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 3 2 Options Having an Impact on Component Symbol Some options selected in the pull down lists will have an impact on the symbol that represents the component on the drawing surface such as Manual Overrides and Screens When one of these options is selected in the lists and the Apply button is clicked the compone
7. toolbar 3 Press the CTRL X keys 4 Open the context menu and select the Cut command The component and all of its attributes properties orientation etc are sent to the clipboard The component is removed from the drawing surface 3 1 2 4 7 Pasting To paste a component 1 Click on the drawing surface at the location where you want to paste the component 2 Click on the Paste IE button in the Edit toolbar Or 3 Press the CTRL V keys Or 4 Open the context menu and select the Paste command Note A component can only be pasted 1f it exists in the clipboard 3 1 2 4 8 Rapid Copy Paste To accelerate the Copy Paste function press the CTRL key while moving a component this will automatically copy the component to the new position wi The mouse pointer changes to when the CTRL key is used 3 1 2 4 9 Rotating To rotate a component 1 Select a component rt 2 Use the clockwise th rotation command in the Layout toolbar Or i di 3 Use the counter clockwise 4 rotation command in the Layout toolbar Or 4 Press on the CTRL R or CTRL H rotation right shortcut keys on the keyboard 3 13 6 7 HYDRAFORCE 3 1 2 4 10 Flipping 3 1 2 4 11 Moving HydraForce I Design User s Manual 5 Press on the CTRL L rotation left shortcut keys on the keyboard 6 Select the Rotate Right command from the context menu Or 7 Select the Rotate Left command from
8. window Opens the warning Messages window Design rules check Allows user to verify the rules of configuration Generates the complete manifold report ie Project Pricing Freeze Allows project price freezing once approved by HydraForce S Ge Total Price cia ur total project price and displays the result in the Total Price field Contains the price of the manifold at the moment when the Get Total Price Total Price button is pressed An incomplete price will be followed by three dots 2 1 2 2 Edit Toolbar Ny a uo s a a a a The Edit toolbar permits quick access to the various functions available from the Edit menu These are ABEX IO Figure 2 6 Edit Toolbar a o OOOO owen OO m feom copiesneseteeion ome cipra e ee Pass tne comems trom tne clipboard x Dawe Deleesthessecion O O S fuo Undo the last actions ie Cut Paste Delete Position Size and Rotate a component as well as links e heo kommon O OOo 2 1 2 3 View Toolbar The View toolbar permits quick access to the various functions available from the View menu These are ARAA Figure 2 7 View Toolbar Zomo Zooms ou by 25 a omm Zoom ny 25 Permits the user to zoom from a drawn box Permits the user to view the entire diagram on the screen Permits the user to grip the view and move it around the screen 2 1 2 4 Layout Toolbar The Layout toolbar permits th
9. e Revised by field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision e Date field This field is automatically populated with the time and the date when the user first entered the revision history menu This field remains an open field so a user can change it if needed e Verified by field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision 3 62 e Date field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision e Approved by field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision e Date field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision e Create new revision button Permits the user to create a new revision This button increments the revision number by one It can only be used when someone puts his name in the Revised by field Note The revision given in 1 Design is not directly correlated to the design revision given on by the HydraForce engineering drawing of the manifold assembly Marien ti Prapat Pacing hi Airini Hietin y Crested piro rc a a mia ma Ehari Comme RTE 2 oo E Figure 3 82 Revision History Dialog Box 3 3 3 Revision History Interface Creating Revisions 3 3 3 1 Revision History Interface Creating a First Revision To create a first revision 1 Input all of the information needed for the revision in the co
10. inches Many tools and drawings aids are available while in this interface primarily e Page setup e Grid function e Zoom function 3 1 2 3 2 Default Page Setup The Default Page Setup dialog box can be accessed through the menu Preferences gt Default Page Setup It allows specifying the default page format for every new diagram Window Help Default Page Setup View Grid View Connection Ports View Connection Pork Mames View Active Reference Component Snap Insert Remove Title Block Options Figure 3 3 Preferences Menu default page setup The Default Page Setup dialog box allows the user to select the default diagram size orientation and units Le el Pir Sec sama Br oi da Slated TEs at AMSG eT A ung ijra Fi Ta Page Figure 3 4 Default Page Setup Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 3 Current Page Setup The Current Page Setup allows specifying the dimensions of the diagram that is currently in use It can be accessed e Through the menu File gt Current Page Setup Edit Preferences Window Per Open File Close File Save File Save File As Revision Import Export Current Page Setup h Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 3 5 File Menu Current Page Setup e Through the File toolbar Figure 3 6 File Toolbar Current Page Setup The Current Page Setup dialog box allow
11. 3 Click on the Save button Note All the components are exported to the XML file even if they are not inserted on the manifold block 2 2 7 5 Importing from XML 3D To import the components 3D positions in the current project from an XML file 1 The manifold project selected must use the components listed in the XML file you want to import 2 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Import from XML 3D command 2 20 HydraForce i Design User s Manual ee e Eroto unrerd Page m Tgk a i iak Deha Esan iD Lee u Pedder hk Piiri Prii i s lid i re a Eat Figure 2 29 File menu Import from XML 3D An Open dialog box appears 3 Select the xml file to import 4 Click on the Open button Note The positions of the components listed in the XML file will be automatically updated in i Design The manifold layout views will be refreshed accordingly 2 2 8 Converting to 3D Environment To convert 1 Design version 2 0 project into 3D 1 Select the Convert to 3D Environment command from the File menu leer Pe Sees Prod Prepp G PrE i musts Dap Ful Figure 2 30 Convert to 3D Project in the File Menu 2 Acknowledge the warning message that opened by clicking on Yes 2 21 SBivivonaronce rn ts Note The component placement information on the manifold layout view will be lost during this process a
12. LOANED SUBJECT TO RETURN UPON DEMAND ITIS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR USED DIRECTLY IN ANY AMAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE INTEREST OF HYDRAFORCE HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LTE S A WHOLLY GANED SUBSIDIARY OF AYDRAFORCE INC Apply To Current Diagram lnsentitie block for every new project Settings Default System Units Metric The System Unit cannot bhe modified m after the 30 projethas been created Price List Registration Price List Name USDPriceList2009 Price List Key 41C9L3221 BAF7 LIS48 DB2E Price List Version 2009 01 05 HydraForce Inc 3 068 Miscellaneous Prompttor Revision History Promptfor Component Delete Show Tip Message to onvert to 3D Environment Component version 2008 01 14 g HydraForce Inc AT OK Cancel Help Figure 3 85 Software Options 3 67 3 Best Practices for Cost Effective Design The following guidelines should be considered during manifold design to ensure you receive the most cost effective manifold assembly 3 7 1 General Design Considerations 1 All designs are subject to change in size shape and layout at the desecration of the designer The 3D design tool in 1 Design is for the sole purpose to give the user an estimate of what the design might look like 2 When valves ports and mounting holes are placed on the manifold surface portions of the components may turn red This 1s to indicate that the components are too close t
13. Lock Component Position Restraint Component to Surface Counterboring We are also describing how to assign notes to a manifold face at the end of this section 3 1 7 1 Set Custom Component Dimension Custom components are not HydraForce components but it is possible to position them on the manifold block Custom components have unknown dimensions and shapes so you need to specify those properties To do this 1 Insert the custom component from the library to one of the manifold face 2 Right click on it and choose Set Dimensions from the context menu Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 56 3D Set Dimensions from its Context Menu 3 Select the envelop shape in the dialog box that opened 4 Enter the dimensions of the component 3 47 Fz voraForce HydraForce i Design User s Manual Cotton Component Dineen O Reedarvgule F erma Hier mih te ache a Chet n Ei Tarmi F niope fedr 25d mn bh ee IAT mm eo Aapa Wieg Ol kg ri Caral Figure 3 57 Custom Component Envelop Dimensions Note Cavities envelops shapes and sizes will be used to signal interferences with other cavities or the manifold edges 3 1 7 2 Set Component Location Components can be moved in three different ways 1 By selecting a component and dragging it with the mouse on any manifold face Note The movement is restricted to one face if more then one component is selecte
14. Started The Interfaces 2 1 Main Interface The main interface is composed of multiple elements that will change depending on the section of the software that is currently in use Therefore the main interface is designed in a way that permits the user to easily access the various sections of the software The major parts of i Design are based on standard Windows interfaces but include items specifically designed for this application The main interface is composed of the following major sections 1 The header Contains the menus and toolbars 2 The Project Explorer window Permits the user to switch from one interface to another 3 The main display This section will change depending on the selection made in the project explorer 4 The Library Explorer windows Permits the user to access the application components that can be used in the system design This interface changes depending on the main display in use The libraries will be covered in more details later with the main interfaces 5 The Messages window List all the warnings that occurred during the manifold design process ign Interfaces The header is based on a standard Windows interface This section of the application holds the various menus and toolbars needed to access the main software functions and tools The default configuration is arranged in such a way that all the functions are easily accessible 2 z sa fal pr Figure 2
15. To access the main design interface 1 Click on the Project Explorer button on the File toolbar 2 In the desired project click on the System Design branch The main display will show the design interface 3 1 2 2 Parts Library The Library Explorer is the main tool for selecting components and building circuits To access the Library Explorer 1 Click on the Library Explorer 2 button on the File toolbar 2 Browse the various categories using the sign and selecting various categories in the library Or Use the search engine to find the component you want Components and their description model code appear in the component viewer selector window Note The contents of the library will change depending on the selected interface and project type currently used 3 1 2 2 1 Search Field The search field permits the user to search through the library for a specific string When the search is started from anywhere in the library the search engine will close the search loop by restarting from the beginning 3 1 2 2 2 Library Explorer The Library Explorer is a navigational tool It permits the user to e View different component categories e Expand Retract component categories 3 1 2 2 3 Component Selector The component selector permits the user to e Visualize the component symbols e Visualize the component description If selected in the subfolder the compl
16. a component is inserted onto the drawing surface and still not connected The mouse pointer takes the shape of a cross T 2 Each click other than on another connection port defines a new elbow in the link 3 Click on another port to create a connection The link is established between the two components 4 Double clicked on the drawing where there is no connection port The link will terminate at that point with a connection port at its end The mouse pointer reverts to its initial shape once the link is finished as described in steps 3 and 4 3 1 4 1 1 Modifying a Connection Line Link To modify the shape of a link 1 Select the link to modify The link assumes the selection color and handles are displayed along it 2 Click and hold the mouse button on one of the link handle The mouse cursor takes one of these shapes depending on ah the selected handle _ P or 3 Drag the cursor to modify the link path Sv08 20 Svi 4 Figure 3 24 Modifying the Shape of a Link 4 Release the mouse button The link is modified 3 27 The mouse pointer reverts to its initial shape 3 1 4 1 2 Link Crossing Jump and Connection When two links cross each other without connecting a line jump will be affected to one of the two lines Whilst two links that connects to each other will do so with a connection point black dot Figure 3 25 Line Jump and Line Connection 3 1 4 1 3 Defining a Link Type
17. a simple BOM of the current design It displays the information of the components that have been inserted and configured in the design interface This list can be copied and pasted into any Microsoft compatible spreadsheet application Deni gag Peis Poppet tf Phoma CAG POT hee M p Tise Fa Coneqchca Hyi Cnet Pl LFS TARE epaitu Gunther Emmons Y Pe Figure 3 75 Parts List Interface All of the information found in the parts list interface is defined in the Component Properties dialog box 3 58 3 2 Creating a Price Components Project The Price Components Project is like a shopping cart It allows the user to specify components individually for reasons like getting replacements or spare parts 3 2 1 Project Parameters Interface In the case of a Price Components Project the sections HF Use Only drawing formats and Technical Parameters are removed The properties PPAP Level Estimated Annual Usage Prototype Qty and P O are not used and thus are grayed out All the active fields are the same as in a Price Manifold Project A new field is added in this case which is the Discount Level This field allows the user to enter a global discount on all the listed components This discount level can be overwritten for every component in the Price Components interfa
18. clicking on the Show Component s ID tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar Lo 2 Selecting the View Components ID command in the Manifold Layout menu Manifold Layout Window Help Transparency View Components view Components ID h View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 45 View Components ID Option It is possible to configure the identifiers font by double clicking on each of them The identifiers can also be moved around by selecting and dragging them 3 1 6 4 View Satellites Owner The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide a line going from the components to theirs identifiers By default the line is not displayed This is useful to easily figure which identifiers goes with each components 3 42 Figure 3 46 Lines Showing the Owners of the IDs To display hide the lines select the View Satellites Owner command in the Manifold Layout menu Transparency View Components View Components ID View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 47 View Satellites Owner Option Note The reference lines will follow the corresponding IDs when they are moved 3 1 6 5 View Interferences The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide th
19. o View additional information on the component o View the component PDF catalog file To access the Component Properties dialog box 1 Double click on the component Or 2 Select the Properties command from its context menu rep Tas Pie E en i i F fli fore Lobe Syl pasam ODT boat OC iia C Engs Laa Ae Deere eaea mE fA i ey Choe pale pE ed eC Oe oe P O T E d bhetha oy ilhi rae ey fig Blamed moter sate Figure 3 18 Component Properties Dialog Box 3 1 3 1 Selecting a Component Model Component model selection is the first step in the configuration of a component Select the expected component model from this field drop down list This will update the component options fields as well as the Model Code number 3 20 3 1 3 1 1 Configuring the Component Model Code To configure the model code select the desired options in each of the pull down menus Each component is defined as per the component specific attributes Selection menus are dynamic meaning that the contents of the pull down lists will be consequential to the previous choices If a default value for certain options has been defined in the Project Properties interface seal coil termination the pull down menus will default to that value However it can be overwritten Otherwise the default is blanked represented by the choices None or If a modification is made in an option field and it impacts another field
20. on the Transparency tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar oa 2 Selecting the Transparency command in the Manifold Layout menu Tay HT ce eee Wal Mindow Help wiew Components view Components ID view Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 42 Transparency Option 3 1 6 2 View Components The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display only the cavities portion of the components in transparent view By default the complete components are displayed Figure 3 43 View of the Complete Components vs the Cavities Only There is 2 ways to change the View Components setting 3 41 1 By clicking on the View Components tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 Selecting the View Components command in the Manifold Layout menu Manifold Layout Window Help Transparency View Components i y View Components ID View Satellites Owner view Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 44 View Cavities Only Option 3 1 6 3 View Component s ID The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide the component s IDs By default the component s Ds are displayed There are 2 ways to change the View Component s ID setting 1 By
21. onto one of the manifold surfaces The positioning and manipulation of components and satellite texts follow the same rules as for the system design interface The size and identifier that are defined for the Port appear automatically beside it 3 1 5 2 2 Manifold Layout Editor Deleting Ports Deleting Ports is done in one of two following ways 1 Select the Port and press the Delete key 2 Select the Delete command from the Edit context menu The deleted port will return to the Manifold Library and be available for re insertion 3 1 5 2 3 Manifold Layout Editor Managing Ports If a port is deleted in the main design interface the corresponding port is also deleted in the manifold layout editors If a port s ID is changed in the main design interface the corresponding port is renamed in the manifold layout interfaces A port cannot be pasted copied in the manifold layout editors 3 1 5 2 4 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Components The insertion of components in the Manifold Layout editors is done in the same way as in the System Design interface To insert a component drag and drop it onto one of the manifold faces The component can be dropped only if it is on one of the manifold faces 3 1 5 2 5 Manifold Layout Editor Component Management If a component is deleted from the main design interface the corresponding component is also deleted from the man
22. pin E is displayed over the component in the manifold views to indicate that it is restrained to the current face A yellow pin is displayed over the component to indicate that it is restrained to several faces 3 1 7 6 Counterboring After being placed on an orthogonal projection or on one of the isometric view faces a valve can be sank into a counterboring To create a counterboring 1 Right click on a component in a manifold layout interface 2 Choose Counterboring in its context menu oy Set Location 4 Set Angle Counterboring Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 66 Counterboring Command in the Context Menu 3 Configure the depth and the diameter of the desired counterboring for this component 3 52 Counterboring Valves Depth 0 7874 Diameter 30 1752 teres Figure 3 67 Counterboring Dialog Box Note The minimum values are Depth of 0 031 in and Diameter of 1 188 in 3 1 7 7 Assigning Notes to the Manifold Faces Notes can be added to each face of the manifold block To create a note In orthogonal view 2D 1 Right click on the faces where you want to add the note 2 Select Set Note in the context menu Figure 3 68 Set Note Command in the Manifold Face Context Menu 3 Type in the note toon Foe Ee Figure 3 69 Set Note Dialog Box 4 Configure the desired text font by cli
23. that permit to access the 2D Manifold Layout and 3D Manifold Layout interfaces 2 22 3 Building a First Project 3 1 Creating a Manifold Project When you begin a new project you will start on the System Design page where you can quickly and easily create your circuit using drag and drop technology Or you may choose to start on the Project Parameters page where i Design allows you to select specific technical parameters as default values that will carry throughout all component selections After designing the circuit you can move on to the Manifold Specification page where you will specify where to locate valves ports and mounting holes and define the maximum envelope dimensions There is also a Parts List and Pricing Wizard for quick review of the bill of material and manifold costs anytime throughout the design process When you finish your design and layout the software has a built in design check that will provide a variety of detailed warnings such as incomplete product specifications errors in component size pressure or flow setting etc When you re ready to see the final draft of your project you will generate a report The report contains information from all parts of the project customer and distributor information technical parameters the circuit the manifold layout the bill of material warnings and revision history 3 1 1 Project Parameters Interface The first step in creating a new manifold de
24. with access to the HydraForce Pricelist update Get Total Price 3 65 3 6 Software Options Software options permit to customize some parameters globally in the application The options include 1 Title Block o Company name o The disclaimer that appear in the title block o The option to activate globally the title blocks insertion It is checked by default o Apply to Current Diagram changes done on the company name and disclaimer fields 2 Settings o Units used trough out the application Imperial or Metric It cannot be modified for after a project has been created 3 Price List Registration o Price List Name o Price List Key o Price List Version In order to get prices for your components you need to fill in the Price List Name and Key fields To get this information please contact HydraForce 4 Miscellaneous o Prompt for revision history when saving a project It is checked by default o Prompt for component delete o Show tip message to convert 3D environment If checked a message will be displayed when a project saved with the previous version of 1 Design is opened It is checked by default o Component Version description 3 66 S 7 HYDRAFORCE HydraForce I Design User s Manual Options Title Block Company HydraForce inc amp Disclaimer THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF HYDRAFORCE INC 500 BARCLAY BOULEY ARD LINCOLNSHIRE IL 60069 AND IS
25. 2 Application Header 2 1 1 Menus The menus found in 1 Design works as any other standard Windows application There are five or six menus depending on the active interface 1 File 2 Edit 3 Preferences 4 Manifold Layout 5 Window 6 Help Hy Fie Edit Preferences Window Help Figure 2 3 Common Menus oJ File Edit Preferences Manifold Layout Window Help Figure 2 4 Menus in the Manifold Layout Interfaces 2 1 1 1 Contents of the Menus Menus contents are 1 File e New o Price a Manifold o Price Components e Open File e Close File e Save File e Save File As e Revision e Import Export o Export DXF o Export to Automation Studio o Export 3D Components to Folder o Export to XML 3D o Import from XML 3D e Convert to 3D Environment Only in version 2 0 projects e Current Page Setup In System Design view only e Print Preview o Diagram O 2D Manifold O 3D Manifold e Print O Diagram O 2D Manifold O 3D Manifold e Generate Report e Exit 2 Edit Undo an action Redo an undone action e Cut e Copy e Paste Delete 3 Preferences Default Page Setup View Grid View Connection Ports View Connection Port Names View Active Reference e Component Snap Insert Remove Title Block Options 4 Manifold Layout Transparency e View Components e View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences e View References Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid P
26. 3 Grab one of the handles which are the little squares on the selection lines around the faces and drag it with the mouse 3 55 4 Repeat dragging the edges until you obtain a size that fits your need Notes An edge cannot be moved if it implies that a component position becomes illegal When dragging a manifold edge the extrusion will increase or decrease to the next standard size 3 1 8 2 Resizing trough the Dimensions Dialog Box The manifold dimensions can be modified from the Dimensions dialog box by choosing Manifold Layout gt Set Manifold Dimensions in the menu Window Help Manifold Layout Transparency view Components view Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference xis Set Manifold Dimensions be Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 73 Set Manifold Dimensions This opens the Manifold Dimension dialog box that permits to resize precisely the extrusion and the length of the manifold block 3 56 Ej Warmii Limem imna izl Leng Sh pr pr L pF fe hold i dhiar tales ee bah ee paleti a dimil Eeun Sie WE a TSS L ari Ee tir Mears Wii T oe Emel Figure 3 74 The Manifold Dimensions Dialog Box To resize the extrusion 1 Select the desired Extrusion Size from the predefined list 2 Select the direction in which resizing should be done by checking the corresponding
27. Different line types can be used as links in the system design page It is possible to change the line representation by Selecting the line type from the link context menu w Pressure Line Drain Line Pilok Line Figure 3 26 Selecting Line Type Double clicking on the line to open the Link properties dialog box and modify the type property in the Visual Parameters branch The line representation changes according to its type The links cannot be modified by using the graphical element attribute tools Possible line types are Line type Representation Drain Line Dashed Dot 3 1 4 1 4 Defining Link Visual Parameters When double clicking on a line its properties dialog opens by default on the visual parameters 3 28 MMMP HYDRAFORCE HydraF orce Design User s Manual Figure 3 27 Link Properties Dialog box Visual Parameters In this section the user can change the color style and thickness by selecting the Other type and then clicking on the corresponding attribute button Note The link visual parameters settings done in the link properties dialog box overwrite the previous choice don in the link context menu 3 1 4 1 5 Defining Link Technical and Advanced Data The link properties dialog box has a second branch which is the Technical Data In this dialog box the user can enter the various technical and advanced data o The Technical Data section
28. RL with OR 3 Hold down CTRL key and scroll with the mouse button e The zoom out tool 6 7 HYDRAFORCE OR OR OR 3 1 2 4 Working with Components L HydraForce i Design User s Manual Click on the Zoom out ot button in the View toolbar to make the complete drawing zoomed out 2 Click on CTRL with J Hold down CTRL and scroll with the mouse button The zoom box tool Click on the Zoom Box 4 button in the View toolbar to make it active Make a box on the drawing space around the components you wish to zoom in The zoom page tool Click on the Zoom Page E button on the View i toolbar 2 The grid and the components symbols are zoomed out or in so that all of the components on the drawing surface are visible The pan tool 1 Click on the Pan i button on the View toolbar 2 The mouse pointer takes the shape of a hand 3 Move the drawing surface and all of the components on it by clicking and dragging the hand on the drawing surface 4 De select the tool by clicking on the icon again 1 Hold down the SHIFT button 2 The mouse pointer becomes a hand 3 Move the drawing surface and all of the components on it by clicking and dragging the hand on the drawing surface The first step in designing a system is to select and position components onto the drawing surface More precisely this section details Dragging and dropping componen
29. Save Prol close Go Syst Rename l Revision Ag 20 t m A0 Manitald aunit Figure 2 20 Context Menu If the file has not been previously saved the browser window opens If the file has been previously saved the file will overwrite the last saved one 2 Choose the folder where to save the file Type the name of the file in the File Name field 4 Click on the Save button Seen oy Figari oO iF mF m L9 Hu Asser Cle eee he gi F Ba D re biy Commented Fim jii eee ii pre Bey Meher Se Be hae Haii cece HES a Tat Figure 2 21 File Saving Browser Note If the project was previously loaded from a hfr file this operation will save the file with the hf3d extension and delete the previous hfr file 2 2 4 Saving a File As Using the Save As command is the same as using the Save function for the first time It is mostly used to save the file with a different name or to create a backup Note Do not rename a file in Windows Explorer The project name and file name are linked 2 15 2 2 5 Printing the Current Configuration The manifold configuration can be printed at anytime during the design process Whether in the System Design or in the Manifold Layout interfaces the user has the option to choose what to send to the printer To print the current manifold configuration 1 Choose Print gt Diagram or Manifold in the File me
30. afonce tin ont o SAE threaded plugs Automatically selected if the Nominal pressure is greater or equal to 3500 psi o Expander plugs Automatically selected as default if the Nominal pressure is less than or equal to 3499 psi If the pressure is reset to a value below 3500 psi the hole closure will stay as SAE Threaded plugs but the user has the possibility to change it back to Expander plugs e Special Test Certification Requirements Attached o None o Prototype only o Production e Customer P N o Shown on block With HF number Without HF number o Not shown on block With HF number e Regulatory Environmental Specifications Apply e Technical Notes 3 1 1 5 Selecting Default Values Default values are selected so that they will appear by default in the component properties interface If a selection is made and it happens that it does not exist in the component options the first option available will be selected by default The fields which a default value can be set for are 1 Seal Type 2 Coil Voltage 3 Coil Termination Note Default values can be overwritten during the configuration process 3 1 2 System Design Interface The system design interface permits to design the actual hydraulic circuit that will compose the HydraForce custom manifold The system design interface is split into two major parts 1 The parts library 2 The diagram editor 3 1 2 1 Accessing the Main Design Interface
31. anches are available but not the Catalog Information The component options available are 1 Part Number 2 Manufacturer defaulted to HydraForce 3 Special Price 4 Cavity Type 3 24 Laial EFL Erpe ae G he HydraForce i Design User s Manual Eater geen Dinos pme Peay TEH IH T ia E Figure 3 22 Viewing of a 6 Ports Custom Component 3 1 3 8 Net Adder Component This component allows entering prices that are function of component quantities ranges In its dialog box the Net Adder has the following options O O O O Part Number Manufacturer 5 x Quantity levels and their related Price Cavity Type In the report pricing section the Net Adder components are presented in a separate sub section In this sub section the pricing levels defined in the component are showed The total price of the manifold will not include the Net Adder components The Net Adder properties dialog box looks like 3 25 Cis ba i Perper lim ged ee eg eg pT mi CATE CIRS i ii o Cee ieee PE iL A aed 3 i a ee ae wed ey Hi m i Pa oe a iai mie tte bi ayre ak Figure 3 23 Net Adder Component Component Configuration 3 26 3 1 4 Creating a Design 3 1 4 1 Connecting Components To connect components 1 Click on one of the symbol connection ports to define the starting point The connection ports appear in red when
32. ate 1 a 20 btarafokd Liven es eee A Fri Lael Figure 2 12 Two Price a Manifold Projects Listed in the Project Explorer 2 1 3 2 Project Explorer Context Menu In the Project Explorer window right click on a project name to access its context menu The Project Explorer context menu permits to 1 Save the current project 2 Close the current project 3 Rename the current project 4 Access the Revision History dialog box SSTivonafonce tatoos Save Close ri W Rename Oo Revision OP 3D Manifold Layout iz Part List Figure 2 13 Project Explorer Context Menu 2 1 4 Main display The main display will change as per the choices of interface that has been made As discussed previously the main display will have five interfaces for a Price Manifold project and two interfaces for Price Components project Price a Manifold 1 Project Parameters 2 System Design 3 2D Manifold Layout 4 3D Manifold Layout 5 Parts list Price Components 1 Project Parameters 2 Price components Note When version 2 0 projects are opened the Project Explorer will show only four choices There isn t any 3D manifold Layout view in this case Refer to the 1 Design version 2 0 User s Guide for more details 2 1 5 Warning Messages Warning messages are displayed to alert the user that some rules have not been respected during the design phases Warning messages could appear whil
33. box type in the text to include in the diagram To insert a picture L 3 1 2 7 3 Modifying Text Attributes Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous procedure making sure the Insert Image A Drawing toolbar tool is selected from the The Open dialog box pops up Select the image you wish to insert in the diagram Accepted formats are JPG GIF and BMP Click on Open The image appears on the diagram To modify the text attributes L D 2 Double click on the text to modify or select the Properties from its context menu The Component Properties dialog box for the text appears Change the font of the text Choices appearing in the list are as per the Windows installed fonts Change the font style Styles available are Windows standard Bold Italic and Bold Italic Change the font size Add the text effects Strikeout or Underline Change the font color Change the font script 3 16 HydraForce i Design User s Manual pa style ea fs oe Es a a Arial Black cn Cancel OG Anal Marom E Bald O Arial Rounded MT Bol Bold Italic Ep BankGothic Lt BT Ep BankGothic Wid BT ED Batang Effects Sample E Strikeout Fy indemne AaBbYy2Zz2 Color MM Black w Script Western Figure 3 12 Text Attributes Dialog Box The color selection is done with the following dialog box Basic colors Ta Hue feo Red 0 lo
34. boxes If two opposed extrusion checkboxes are selected then resizing is done symmetrically in the two directions Else it will only be done in the checked direction If two opposite directions are unchecked the Extrusion Size pull down list will only show choices using the current dimension for this side Note The available extrusion sizes in the pull down list depend on the components envelop inserted in the manifold block To change the manifold length 1 Enter the desired value in the Length field 2 Select the direction in which resizing should be done by checking the corresponding Length boxes 3 57 SCFivonaonce tenor tn ti TevvonaFonce rem esnan If both extrusion checkboxes are selected then resizing is done symmetrically in the two directions else it will only be done in the checked direction Note The minimum length permitted displayed at the right of the Length field depends on the components envelop inserted in the manifold block 3 1 8 3 Automatic Block Shrinking The Automatic Block Shrinking function permits to automatically find the minimum extrusion and length size by closing each manifold faces from each other until cavities envelop interferences are detected To shrink the manifold dimensions automatically you need to click on the Automatic Block Shrinking tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar eo 3 1 9 Parts List Interface The parts list interface is
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36. ce See next section 3 2 2 Figure 3 76 Project Parameters Interface 3 2 2 Price Components Interface The Price Components interface is a table with 9 columns Item Model Code Description Flow Operating Pressure Configured Price Discount Quantity and Total To add a new part to the list 1 Search the desired component in the Library Note The Library of a Price Components Project is different from the standard one It contains a different list of components 3 59 S T HYDRAFORCE Fie See l P ole Gree Piga i e e Gee HydraForce i Design User s Manual Drag the component from the Library into the spreadsheet Consequently the sheet will add a row for that part A component that is not fully configured will have its characteristics displayed in red Double click on a row in the spreadsheet to open the Component Properties dialog box that permit to modify the component options Adjust the discount percentage and the desired quantities by clicking in those fields in the spreadsheet and by typing the correct numbers The line total is automatically adjusted and the total price list is displayed at the bottom of the interface Note The default values in the Discount column are equal to the value in the Discount Level of the Project Parameters interface If the value of the Discount Level in the Project Parameters interface is modified
37. cking on the Font button A note is now displayed below the face In isometric view 3D 1 Double click on the face where the note must appear to display it in flat mode 2 Repeat the same steps as in the 2D view 3 53 1 HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 70 Note Added to the Manifold Front Face 3 54 SSTivyonafonce ttre nant 3 1 8 Manifold Dimensioning When a new project is created the manifold has predefined dimensions You can read the current extrusion size and length in the status bar Extrusion 150 be 150 64 mm Length 226 6 mm Figure 3 71 Extrusion Size and Length in the Status Bar There are three ways to modify the block manifold size By dragging face edges By using the Dimensions dialog box With automatic shrinking 3 1 8 1 Resizing by Dragging the Edges Modification to the manifold dimensions can be done by dragging the edges Depending on the dragged edge the dimension change will be done on the length or the extrusion To do this 1 Choose 2D Manifold Layout in the project explorer Or Choose 3D Manifold Layout and double click on a face to display it in Flat mode 2 Activate the resizing mode be clicking on the Manifold Dimensions tool T in the Manifold Layout toolbar Selection boxes with handles will appear on the manifold layout interface Figure 3 72 The Manifold Layout Interface in Resizing Mode
38. ct selector and configurator permit the user to determine the price of individual HydraForce components or of a custom manifold product You can then generate an iDesign manifold quote With the new 3D modeling capabilities you can create a port and component layout with manifold dimensions and an estimated weight This 3D layout will then be used to assist engineers in designing HydraForce manifold systems or to show customers a visual and dimensional estimation of what their manifold block could look like upon completion After a manifold has been designed by HydraForce Engineering the 3D modeling tool can be used to view the final design 1 1 Document Content The main goal of the i Design software is to allow selection and configuration of elements that constitute a custom manifold assembly We have included in the i Design User s Guide all the instructions on how to use the software and to configure components or a HydraForce manifold The content has been organized so that each section follows the order in a logical way However this document does not cover the technical aspects of the components or manifold systems For more information refer to the HydraForce documentation or the HydraForce internet website http www HydraForce com The i Design User s Guide contains the following chapters Getting Started The Interfaces Building a First Project wy BLIVGRARORGE HydraForce I Design User s Manual 2 Getting
39. d at a time 2 By selecting a component and using the keyboard arrows to move it The component movement is restricted to its current face This works only while in the orthogonal 2D view 3 By right clicking on the component and choosing Set Location in its context menu X Lock Fosition Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 58 Set Location Command 3 48 Then enter the X Y Z position coordinates in the dialog box that opens Those coordinates are relative to the origin point showed by the reference axis See View Reference Axis section for more details Set Location Location ks Y Fy E al 70 Figure 3 59 Set Location X Y Z Fields Note The coordinates must be on the same face where the component is currently located This is the reason why there is one coordinate that cannot be edited 3 1 7 3 Rotate a Component Components and accessories can be rotated so the user can optimize the block manifold space To do this 1 Right click on the component to select it and display its context menu 2 Choose the Set Angle command ay Set Location A Set Angle k Counterboring Delete Lock Position FE Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 60 Set Angle Command 3 Type in the desired angle in the Component Angle dialog box that opens impart Ag h Figure 3 61 Component A
40. d opened in an HTML viewer application click on the File menu then use the Print command This is a standard Windows function 4 2 3 Working with the Report To insert the report into a Microsoft type application 1 With the report opened in the browser window right click in the window and use the Select All command Or Use the CTRL A keys to select everything in the report The text and images in the report become highlighted to show that they are selected 2 Select the Copy command from the Edit menu Or Use the CTRL C keys to send all of the information to the clipboard Open the desired application 4 Select the Paste command Use the CTRL V keys to paste the information in the targeted application 4 72 4 2 4 Report Contents The report contents will vary depending on the design Essentially the following information is included in the report e Section 1 Project information sheet e Section 2 Technical information e Section 3 Manifold layout in orthogonal view 2D e Section 4 Manifold layout in isometric view 3D e Section 5 Bill of material and pricing e Section 6 Manifold summary information e Section 7 Net adder components e Section 8 Placement constraints e Section 9 Revision history e Section 10 Warnings and revision history page e Section 11 Disclaimer and hydraulic diagram 4 73 T HYDRAFORCE 5 Index 2D Manifold Layo
41. djustments These valves can be placed on any surface that is convenient for accessing these adjustments when the manifold is installed in the machine 4 Non adjustable valves Non adjustable valves can be placed on any surface 3 7 3 Port Placement Suggestions 1 We recommend placing the work ports after placing the associated valve These ports normally are placed on the surface perpendicular to the valve cavity axis The exception could be that the port related to the valve port 1 can be placed in line with the cavity axis 3 69 SSTitvonafonce tin ont 3 7 4 Manifold Mounting Holes and Mounting Surface 1 Mounting surface Remember during the valve and port placement that at least one surface will be required to mount the manifold It is recommended that no ports be place on this surface Low profile non adjustable valves can be placed on this surface The cavity and valve can be counter sunk below the surface using the counter bore tool 2 Mounting holes After the valves and ports have been placed and the manifold size has been minimized the mounting holes can be placed 3 70 6 EE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 Documentation 4 1 Introduction The report is the main objective of 1 Design application It permits to communicate to HydraForce all the information required to build your manifold block It includes the components list placement configuration the manifold parameters and the costs Note If
42. e working in the Project Parameters System Design Manifold Layouts or Price Components interfaces An indication that a message is pending appears in the status bar at the bottom of i Design window A Pending Message Figure 2 14 Pending Message in the Status Bar To make the warning disappear from the status bar you need to open the Messages window There is two ways to open it 1 Click on the warning message directly in the status bar 2 Click on the Messages button in the File toolbar This will open the Messages windows if it was closed or close it if it was opened 2 10 Messages ed Manifold Projecti Block manipulation Space to rotate Shift to pan Manifold Projecti You need to place and configure the mounting holes before starting to place any componenta Figure 2 15 Warning in the Messages Window The Messages window lists all the warnings that have been displayed in the current work session To clear the messages click right in the window and choose Clear All in the context menu 2 2 Working with Project Files 2 2 1 Creating a New File To create a new file 1 Select the New command from the File menu 2 Choose the type of project to create Price a Manifold or Price Components Edit Preferences Window Help Open File Mew Price a Manifold Frice Components Close File Save File Save File
43. e physical cavities interferences in red By default the interferences are displayed 3 43 Figure 3 48 Components Interfering with Each Others To change the View Interferences setting choose the View Interferences command in the Manifold Layout menu Lin Y ndow Help Transparency view Components view Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences s View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Figure 3 49 View Interferences Option 3 1 6 6 View Reference Axis The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide XYZ axis at the 0 0 0 coordinate By default the axis is not displayed Figure 3 50 Reference Axis There is two ways to display hide the reference axis 4 By selecting the View Reference Axis command in the Manifold Layout menu Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis h Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties 3 44 SBivivorsronce rn tart Figure 3 51 View Reference Axis Command 5 By right clicking on one of the manifold faces and choosing Display Reference Axis in the context menu L Display Reference Axis Set Mote Help Figure 3 52 Display Reference Axis in the Context Menu 3 1 6 7 Manifold Grid The grid properties can be configured for the 2D and 3D manifold interfaces T
44. e user to quickly access the layout commands These are ide Sk dk Figure 2 8 Layout Toolbar Rotate Left 90 Rotates the active component 90 degrees left Rotate Right 90 Rotates the active component 90 degrees right Flip Vertical Flips the active component over a vertical axis Flip Horizontal Flips the active component over a horizontal axis 2 1 2 5 Insert Toolbar The Insert toolbar permits the user to quickly access the CAD drawing tools These are lt 0 AH 4 SS Figure 2 9 Insert Toolbar Description elements Line Color Permits to change the color of a graphic element Line Thickness Permits to change the thickness of a graphic element Line Type Permits to change the line type of a graphic element 2 1 2 6 Manifold Layout Toolbar The Manifold Layout toolbar permits the user to quickly access some of the functions available in the Manifold Layout interfaces These are 7 HYDRAFORCE HydraForce I Design User s Manual Figure 2 10 Manifold Tou Toolbar Transparency Displays a closed transparent view of the manifold a closed transparent view Displays a closed transparent view of the manifold the manifold Displays Hides the components on the manifold in order to show only the cavities Manifold Dimensions Allows resizing the block manifold by dragging its edges resizing the block manifold Allows resizing the block manifold by dragging its edges draggin
45. er to the Cart List page in the main display The opening and closing of the project explorer window is done with the Project Explorer button isn located in the File toolbar Notes When version 2 0 projects are opened the project explorer will list only four choices There isn t any 3D manifold layout view in this case Refer to the 1 Design version 2 0 User s Guide for more details You may want to convert your project to 3D to take advantage of the isometric view and of the new functions related to components positioning Braces faire HydraForce i Design User s Manual Prades Esper Pace Comporerit Pieci par Frrr Baner i J See Horta Propet EN Pires Paraire Mandold Peci E Prr Dn mre A Mariei rea Oi D Hariak b Fmi Lew Figure 2 11 Project Explorer for v2 0 3D Price a Manifold and Price Components Projects Pat Lisl 2 1 3 1 Multiple Projects Management When several projects are opened during the same work session they will all be listed in the Project Explorer window It is then possible to copy and paste components from the System Design interface of a project to another one It is also possible to use the tiled or cascade functions in the Window menu to display one or more projects at a time Fon i the er i paz kiabal Pregiect TAT Provost Faama TI iyen herz fee 20 hidrato Lanea gi ib beei lap E Fat Lott Heie gs Phy Par t
46. ete component description is shown e The component selector permits the user to drag and drop a component onto the design surface See the Working with Components chapter 3 1 2 3 Diagram Editor 3 1 2 3 1 Drawing Surface HydraForce I Design User s Manual Se arche F iph s gt te Lge eed ar Se Pipa poe j e 5 T abd es i fie rm ia Para figiurre z a Fb Faf we A igg ee Fn i f 1 J PP pee Jag Pie al ns n h LETE ite Te 2a Boen a Ye 2 aS Tomik Kalac ie od Ee SF i Tae Peg DF khi A mE hiie fhe y r e ieee pe Aep ee Slee mah ee Pee ely E e E PE E pl aj Figure 3 2 System Design Interface Project Explorer and Library The diagram editor is the main part of the software This interface is used for designing the symbolic view of the manifold design It is composed of the following elements e Drawing surface e Drawing tools e CAD elements Briefly it permits the user to e View the drawing surface e Activate the grid function e Insert a Title Block e Zoom in zoom out and pan the drawing surface e Browse select libraries and view components e Insert components onto the drawing surface e Move copy cut rotate and paste components on the drawing surface e Connect components e Access specific component properties dialogs The drawing surface is a white section onto which it is possible to design the desired system The drawing surface is limited to 22x22
47. fold to be objectionably large or the designer may not be able to accommodate the request In general do not constrain valves that do not have coils or adjustments for example CV s EC s and PD s 5 Manifold surface names The manifold surface names may have no relation to how a manifold is installed in a machine These names were placed on the surface to facilitate discussion between HF sales and engineering as well as with our customer 3 68 wy BLIVGRARORGE HydraForce I Design User s Manual 6 Size of manifold body a The left and right face of the body is limited by standard material sizes available to HF The length of the manifold increments by 0 5 inch or 10 mm b Once components have been placed the overall size of the manifold can be reduced by selecting the Fit Block to Components icon lf space still remains between components these can be moved closer and the icon selected again 3 7 2 Valve Placement Suggestions 1 Five and six ported solenoid operated valves We recommend that these valves be placed on the top surface 2 Five and six ported PD s and PE s We recommend that these valves be placed on the left or right surface After these valves are placed the valve that controls the pilot pressure to the pilot of these valves can then be placed on a surface that is perpendicular to the left or right face It is suggested that this pilot valve be located near the pilot port 3 Valves with manual a
48. g its edges Show Components ID Show Components ID ID Displays components ID on the manifold layout views components ID on Displays components ID on the manifold layout views manifold layout views Lock Component P Locks a component at its current position Position Restrain Component to E 5g Componentio Restrains a component to the current manifold face wooo E Shrink the manifold block extrusion and length dimensions a Components Rotate Block Allows rotating the block manifold in the 3D view 2 1 3 Project Explorer The Project Explorer list all the opened projects and permits to choose the interface that will appear in the main display area For Price a Manifold projects types the user has the choice between five interfaces Two interfaces exist for Price Components projects These interfaces are GE Takes the user to the Project Parameters page in the main display System Design Design System Design Takes the user to the System Design page in the main display 2D Manifold Layout Takes the user to the Orthogonal Manifold Layout page view in the Price a Manifold main display 3D Manifold Layout Takes the user to the Isometric Manifold Layout page view in the main display Takes the user to the Parts List page in the main display Project Parameters Takes the user to the Project Parameters page in the main display Price Components Takes the us
49. h Port inserted in the system design diagram will appear in the Manifold Library used in the manifold layout interfaces Lied Pi eg ee ee ie uae Feo a gore fo Flee eee eee Figure 3 30 Connection Port Component Properties 3 1 4 4 Adding Orifice Discs Orifice disks are treated as other components The insertion is done in the same manner as the other components These disks have the following properties 1 Disc Diameter 3 31 __ HydraForce I Design User s Manual 2 Drill Thru Diameter Orifice disks must be connected to the valves port number 1 A validation mechanism is included in the software to produce a warning if this 1s not the case 3 1 4 5 Adding Orifice Plugs Orifice plugs are treated as other components the insertion is done in the same manner as the other components These plugs have the following properties l 2 3 3 1 4 6 Adding Other Components Size Orifice Diameter Adhesive Other Components are not HydraForce components but they can still be used to make a complete schematic These components are pumps cylinders filters tanks motors and many more The options that define these components are 1 2 3 4 3 1 4 7 Buried Components Part Number Manufacturer Special Price Appear on the Report Not check by default Components can be configured to be buried into the manifold There are three ways to define buried component
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51. he unit defined when the project has been created is used Manifold Layout Grid Properties Grid Size 0R o i rim Cancel Help Figure 3 53 Manifold Layout Grid Properties Dialog Box In the 3D interface you must be in Flat view to see the grid lines To rapidly go in Flat view double click on the desired face Figure 3 54 3D Front Face in Flat View To open the Manifold Grid Properties dialog box select it in the Manifold Layout menu 3 45 6 __ Manifold Layout Window Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties K Figure 3 55 Manifold Grid Properties Command Notes HydraForce i Design User s Manual Do not forget to activate the View Grid option in the Preferences menu to see the grid lines In the 3D Manifold Layout interface to see the isometric view after activating the flat view simply rotate the manifold by pressing on the space bar and dragging the mouse in the main display 3 46 3 1 7 Manifold Components Configurations Once a component has been inserted on a manifold face the user can modify various parameters to their exact specifications The following configurations can be applied Set Other Component Dimension Set Component Location Rotate and Move Components
52. hoose the None radio button in the Constraint area of the Set Location dialog box A green pin y is displayed over the component in the manifold views to indicate that it cannot be relocated 3 1 7 5 Restrain Component to Surface If a component position is restricted to a face of the block manifold design the user can restrain the component position so that it cannot be moved outside of the selected face There is several ways to restrain the position of a component on the manifold 1 By using the Restrain Component to Surface H tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 By right clicking on a component and choosing the Lock on Current Face in the context menu Set Location Set Andle Counterboring Delete Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 64 Lock on Current Face Command 3 By right clicking on a component and choosing Set Location in the context menu Then select the Lock on Current Face radio button to activate the constraint The Preferred Faces choice is used only for documentation purpose The software will not restrain the component location in this case To do this choose the Preferred Faces radio button instead Then add the preferred faces to the list going from 1 to 6 3 51 WEF ir mmi Bae to log M Ip T mT Figure 3 65 Preferred Faces Defined in Set Location Dialog Box A blue
53. ifold Library 2 The Manifold Layout editors There are two manifold layout editors The user may work with any one of those at their convenience Every change done in one interface will immediately affect the other one There is the 2D Manifold Layout interface which is an orthogonal view of each of the manifold six faces Figure 3 36 2D Manifold Layout Interface The second interface is the 3D Manifold Layout which is an isometric view of the manifold block It can be rotated to view each of its faces 3 36 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 37 3D Manifold Layout Interface Note Leave the manifold layout interface blank to indicate a designer s choice for the layout 3 1 5 1 Manifold Layout Library 3 1 5 1 1 Manifold Ports The Manifold Library uses the same interface as the System Design Library Differences lie in the components that populate the library Three major component categories are included in this library 1 Manifold Ports 2 Components 3 Mounting Holes The Manifold Library is automatically populated with components inserted in the System Design page Note Accessories are not showed in the manifold library They are component options The manifold ports are the same Connection Ports that have been inserted and configured in the System Design interface In the Library they are identified by the same ide
54. ifold layout editors If a component label is changed in the main design interface the corresponding component is renamed in the manifold layout interfaces A component cannot be pasted copied in the manifold layout editors 3 39 fi HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 5 2 6 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Mounting Holes Mounting Hole insertion is done in the same way as all of the other ports or components The Component Properties dialog box is then used for proper configuration To access the Component Properties dialog box double click on the Mounting Hole To Mounting Hole options are 1 Type 2 Size 3 Depth A hay Phe Lie HIDI Enpa La i PA ae akon Hoey hearan am Jn Tee ey Fp i tren Figure 3 40 Mounting Hole Component Properties Dialog Box 3 1 6 Manifold Views The 2D and 3D manifold views may be configured in several ways This section describes how to activate the following views Transparency View Cavities Only View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Manifold Grid 3 40 3 1 6 1 Transparency The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to be visualized in a closed view or a transparent view By default the block manifold view is closed Figure 3 41 Transparent vs Closed Views There is 2 ways to change the transparency setting 1 By clicking
55. includes Kv Factor Length and Diameter o The Advanced Data section includes Heat Transfer Coefficient Maximum Flow Maximum Pressure Material Maximum Temperature Internal Roughness and Elevation 3 29 HydraForce I Design User s Manual m E ia es TGS ier Figure 3 28 Line Properties Dialog Box Technical Data 3 1 4 2 Creating a System Boundary The System Boundary or manifold border is used to define the limits of the manifold in a circuit diagram To create a manifold border 1 Select the System Boundary component from the Library 2 Drag and drop the System Boundary anywhere onto the drawing surface 3 Using the handles stretch the border to the desired size encompassing all components that are included the manifold block e Manifold Border Figure 3 29 Manifold Border 3 30 3 1 4 3 Adding Ports to the Manifold The manifold ports are components used to define the connections that will appear on the manifold once it has been completely designed To insert a port 1 Select the Connection Port component from the Library 2 Click and drag the port onto the drawing surface 3 Double click on the Connection Port or choose Properties from its context menu 4 Inthe Component Configuration branch enter the following Component Options Extra Port Port Style Port Size Note Eac
56. ine 3 28 Notes 3 53 Open File 2 12 Open v2 0 File 2 13 Options 3 65 3 66 Grid 2 5 Help 2 5 Orifice Disks 3 31 Orifice Plugs 3 32 Orthogonal Manifold Layout Interface 3 36 Other Component Envelop 3 47 Other Components 3 32 Pan 3 10 Parts Library 3 4 Parts List 3 58 Paste 3 13 Picture 3 16 Pilot Line 3 28 Ports 3 31 Deleting 3 39 Inserting 3 39 Managing 3 39 Manifold 3 31 Price Components Interface 3 59 Price Components Project Parameters Interface 3 59 Prices Freezing 3 64 Pricing Wizard 3 65 Print 2 16 Print Preview 2 16 Project Parameters 2 10 Price a Manifold 3 1 Price Components 3 59 Rectangle 3 15 Reference Axis 3 44 Renaming 2 9 Report Contents 4 73 Generating 4 71 Importing 4 72 Resizing Dialog Box 3 56 Dragging the Edges 3 55 Manifold Automatically 3 58 Restrain to Surface 3 51 Revision Creating 3 64 History 2 9 T HYDRAFORCE Rotate 3 13 Rotate a Component 3 49 Satellite Owner Lines 3 42 Save File 2 14 Save v2 0 File 2 15 2 18 2 19 2 20 Saving 2 9 Screens 3 22 Seal Type 3 4 Search in Library 3 5 Set Location 3 48 Snap 3 9 Software Options 3 65 3 66 System Boundary 3 30 System Design 2 10 System Design Interface 3 4 Technical Parameters 3 3 Text Box 3 16 Toolbar Edit 2 6 File 2 5 Insert 2 7 Layout 2 7 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Manifold Layout 2 7 View 2 6 Transparency 3 41 View Cavities Only 3 41 C
57. layed Information The information listed in this dialog box is displayed on the diagram but only if the box left to the field is checked Standard information is displayed and positioned beside the symbol The text displayed on the diagram can be moved but will always keep a relative position to the component If the component is moved the text boxes satellites move accordingly 3 22 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 20 Component Properties Dialog Box Displayed Information 3 1 3 6 Catalog Information This section will bring up the PDF catalog page for the current component model 3 23 Von cor SOLENT VALVES V0e25 Spool 2Way Normally Opon Topp p e a R e ee ee i re et er h i Em rnm fa mT Te oh eo a a g zam m oe ee or oe eee ee i cee ee eee Sid h bei Oe ee Foe coe ore ete ae ee ee re ee in ee er ee ee Tar ay a es poe ee ja ere el ee ee ie a ied ia Ba ae SE ea PE Pi ce ie a Ba eee a bal med pe a le P ee es ee so a a FRAULAHES Anon oe ed ee by Ea a bag o E E l z FI TEP Fii b pn m Figure 3 21 Component PDF Data Sheet 3 1 3 7 Viewing Custom Components Custom components are found in the Library as black boxes with a certain number of connection ports Those can have from 0 to 6 ports Custom components are used to represent components that are not in the Library The Component Configuration Displayed Information and Service Ports br
58. ld re insert the component into the project The symbols and configuration features are part of the component database The revision level of the component database can be found in the Options dialog box under the Preferences menu The price of the component will automatically be updated regardless of the symbol or component database version It is possible to open a project created with i Design version 2 0 In this case there won t be any isometric 3D view of the manifold and all functions related to it will not be accessible In this case you may consider converting your project in 3D For this refer to the Convert to 3D command in the File menu 2 13 MAMP HYDRAFORCE HyodraForce Design User s Manual Lam an gO Fii 59 bhy Miei LEi a h ee Ha Soh et Fisi id ige Hea a i aj Figure 2 18 File Opening Browser 2 2 3 Saving a File Three options are available to save a project 1 Choose the Save File command from the File menu Edit Preferences Window New Open File Close File Save File Save File Os Revision Import Export Current Page Setup Prink Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 19 File Menu Save File Or 1 Click on the Save File la button in the File toolbar Or 1 Use the Save command from the context menu in the Project Explorer right click on the project name m
59. nclosed in a purple boundary box SV38 31 SV4 pi zi i Vi T Figure 3 9 Selected Component on the Drawing Surface 3 1 2 4 3 Selecting Window Selection To select multiple components using the selection window 1 Click and drag a rectangle on the drawing surface while not in a tool mode pan zoom line etc Everything that is inside the selection box is then selected Once multiple selections are made they can be 3 11 SSTivvonafonce tonto e Moved e Copied e Deleted il eee E ae a E i Figure 3 10 Multiple Components Selection on the Drawing Surface 3 1 2 4 4 Deleting To delete a component 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Delete K button in the Edit toolbar Or 3 Press the DEL key Or 4 Open the context menu and select the Delete command All links created from the component see the linking components section stay in place 3 1 2 4 5 Copying To copy a component 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Copy button in the Edit toolbar Or 3 Press the CTRL C keys Or 4 Open the context menu and select the Copy command The component and all its attributes properties orientation etc are sent to the clipboard 3 1 2 4 6 Cutting To cut a component 3 12 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Cut dt button in the Edit
60. nd the initial hfr file will be deleted L n im ih AL Gere eS See el P Vin p abat Ep gomrt a pobeg irom Hee 0 merim of 4 peed era of che shuwa to Pa So orere of the ta CPA Wittbwearr ewan The inisa ecco wail hohe cavers we ike all Peer Ele abel lo phe Ae famia ed aces fe ED erin af aay vals pols ere pce oe ihe 20 badd cele bo ete 6 poet eee fun ee es Cees eee eles ee Lee ceded hey Shas caer F thee OD rta F wey beck daen bia gw PAD eg hares bogh Haad o tee 20 maniy leuk pag thio inforeshei eal be best The riea Oar Peay ie Ar ae ied iu tie dane ie De eA Gis ted ll 6S eel eal ble an Liv mo Figure 2 31 Conversion Warning Message 3 Select the measure system that will be used for this project In the report all measures units will be as per this choice It will not be possible to modify the project unit once it is converted Peer EA eT Peo veo he meee poe are be meid late cil Caga lss at Figure 2 32 measure System Selection 4 The new 3D project is saved using a filename with a hf3d extension The Revision History dialog box opens automatically Fill in all the information relative to this revision Note The previous project file is overwritten so make sure to backup the initial file before converting it 5 A message informs the user that the conversion is completed Figure 2 33 3D Conversion Completed Once converted the Project Explorer will contain the branches
61. ngle Dialog Box 4 Click on OR 3 49 G 7 HYDRAFORCE HydraForce I Design User s Manual The manifold layout views are immediately refreshed to display the new angle of the modified component The Flip Left and Flip Right tools in the Layout toolbar can also be used to quickly rotate the selected component by 45 or 90 degrees counter clockwise or clockwise The angle used depends on the selected component 3 1 7 4 Lock Component Position If a component position is a constraint for the block manifold design the user can lock the component position so that it cannot be moved or displaced afterward There is three ways to lock the position of a component on the manifold 1 By using the Lock Component Position tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 By right clicking on a component and choosing Lock Position in the context menu ay Set Location 4 Set Angle Counterboring Delete Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 62 Lock Position Command 3 By right clicking on a component and choosing the Set Location in the context menu Then select the Lock Location radio button in the Constraint area of the Set Location dialog box Constraint None Lock Location Lock on Current face Preferred faces Figure 3 63 Lock Location Radio Button Note To unlock the component position c
62. no pricing appears in the report contact HydraForce to get the most recent price list and its key The price list file needs to be copied in 1 Design root folder The price list file name and key information must be entered in the Preferences gt Options dialog box 4 2 Generating the report To generate the report 1 Click on the Generate Report tool in the File toolbar or 2 Choose Generate Report from the File menu det ky b peri File cimer Pile m Fi wie Fike Ga P biaa Eat b Curar Paga elie Frid Fr ope b Fire i Figure 4 1 Generate Report in the File Menu 4 71 GZ HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual The report is created in HTML format on the local computer HTML can be imported to Microsoft Word or any other text or HTML editing application Note Turn off the grid prior to generating the report It is difficult to view the schematic in the printed form when the grid is on 4 2 1 Saving the report 4 2 2 Printing When the report is generated click on the HTML viewer File menu then use the Save As command This is a standard Windows function Notes Due to various versions of Microsoft Explorer it is recommended to save the file in PDF format There are several free PDF writers available on the Web The report may become corrupted if several reports are opened in one session When the report is generated an
63. nt image is automatically updated to reflect these changes Once the component symbol has been updated it is then treated as a normal component 3 1 3 3 Component Identifier ID Automatic Numbering The component Identifier is unique to each component on the drawing surface The software will automatically produce an ID for each component inserted on the diagram based on the following rules 1 The first two letters of the ID correspond to the first two letters of the component model code 2 The following two digits are a sequential number in function of the first two digits Example the first valve will be CVO1 the second CV02 and so on Note There is no check for Component ID uniqueness The Component Label can be edited in the Displayed Information dialog box but not the Component ID The Component ID is a sequential number and will always take the value of a free number or increment the last available one For example There is SV1 SV2 SV4 and SV3 was deleted The new inserted component will have the Component ID SV03 The next component inserted will take the ID SV5 3 1 3 4 Component Cavity For each component a cavity 1s identified This cavity is defined as per the specific component options found in the manufacturer s catalog Furthermore the corresponding cavity will appear in the Component Properties gt Component Configuration dialog box 3 1 3 5 Disp
64. ntifier that is defined in the System Design interface 3 37 Library Manifold i e e ee e n Figure 3 38 Manifold Layout Library 3 1 5 1 2 Manifold Components Components found in the Components section of the Manifold Library are taken directly from the System Design interface They are represented with a 3D realistic symbol Their identifiers are the same as the ones defined in the System Design interface iiie ee a Sam a D Pais 3 e A e i H DETH ey eer i All il Jppmit ami diir T i prierai oniesied E a raie iini girsi pre en gad ee vave mee hi mi a A Lachey ii bar Haj EE T Figure 3 39 Component in the Manifold Layout Library 3 1 5 1 3 Mounting Holes Mounting holes do not appear in the System Design interface Only one component appears in the manifold library That same component can be inserted several times on the manifold block as required 3 38 GZ HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 5 2 Manifold Layout Editors The 2D and 3D manifold layout editors permit to position the various components on the manifold block That is required to define the manifold physical parameters 3 1 5 2 1 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Ports The insertion of Ports is the same as the insertion of other components in the System Design interface the component can be dragged and dropped from the Manifold Library
65. nu Preferences Window Help anai B Open File Close File Save File Save File s Revision Import f Export Current Page Setup Print Preview Diagram Generate Report 2D Manifold 30 Manifold Eit Figure 2 22 File Menu Print Or 1 Click on the Print Current Window button on the File toolbar 2 Choose the options that pertain to the printer set up and print location in the dialog box Click on OK 4 The chosen interface will be sent to the printer 2 2 6 Previewing the Printing of the Current Configuration To preview the current manifold configuration 1 Choose Print Preview gt Diagram or Manifold in the File menu 2 16 Edit Preferences Window Help New AAFAA Open File Close File Save File Save File s Revision Import Export Current Page Setup Prink Preview Diagram Print 20 Manifold Generate Report 3D Manifold Exit Figure 2 23 File Menu Print Preview Or 1 Click on the Print Preview a button on the file toolbar 2 Select the correct options that pertain to the printer set up and location in the print dialog Click on OK 4 The current configuration will be displayed on the screen in a Print Preview window 2 2 Importing and Exporting 2 2 1 Exporting in DXF To export a diagram to a DXF file format 1 Choose the File g
66. ogether To visualize a manifold that most likely can be realized in an actual design move the components and expand the block size until none of the elements are red 3 Open Design it is best to leave the design open to the discretion of the manifold designer The valves and ports can be placed on the various surfaces to get an idea of the overall manifold size However if these elements are not specifically constrained the designer will assume the design is open In general the designer does try to limit the number of surfaces where ports and valves are place The designer does try to group the work ports in a logical order For example the A and B port for a given directional control will typically be on the same surface At least one surface will be free of valves or valves protruding from the surface so that this surface can serve as the mounting surface The open design is denoted by a note on the Project Parameter page under Technical Parameters 4 Constraints if the machine design dictates that some of the valves or ports must be on a given surface clearly mark these components as such The constraint can be applied be right clicking on the valve or port while in the 2D or 3D layout screens and then selecting set location The constrained design is denoted by a note on the Project Parameter page under Technical Parameters o Itis recommended that the user does not constrain all valves and ports This may force the size of the mani
67. omponent Properties 3 15 Component s ID 3 42 Connection Port 3 19 Interferences 3 43 Manifold Grid 3 45 Port Names 3 19 Reference Axis 3 44 Revision 3 64 Satellite Owner 3 42 Transparency 3 41 Warning Messages 2 10 XML 3D Export 2 20 XML 3D Import 2 20 Zoom 3 7 3 9 Zoom all 3 10 Zoom in 3 9 Zoom out 3 9
68. proval drawing required o No Approval Drawing Release Drawing o Fast Track Delivered No approval Drawing PO required e Design Review Format DWG DXF Iges Pro E STEP hf3d and PDF e Released Design format DWG DXF Iges Pro E and STEP e Distributor Location e OEM Customer e Distributor Contact e OEM Contact e Email e Fax e Estimated Annual Usage e Prototype Qty e PO e Initiated By and Date e Additional project notes e PPAP Level Selection list from level 1 to level 6 with level 6 as default 3 1 1 4 Technical Project Parameters Technical project parameters are used as reference while the user is designing the system Therefore the choices made entered in this section of the interface will have an impact on the design process Fields found in this section of the interface permit the user to define e Nominal Flow Rate e Nominal Pressure e Oil Type and viscosity e Typical operating Temperature e Ports Extra Spacing e Default Value for Seal Type e Default Value for Coil Voltage e Default Value for Coil termination e Material o Aluminum Default if the nominal pressure is less than or equal to 3499 psi o Durabar CC SG Iron Default if the nominal pressure is greater or equal to 3500 psi o Steel e Clear Anodize or Zinc Plating e Customer Supplied Components e Special Port Spacing for Fittings e Construction Hole Closures SSTitvon
69. roperties 5 Window Horizontal Tile Vertical Tile Cascade 6 Help e On Line Help e HydraForce Inc Website e Software Registration e About 2 1 2 Toolbars Every toolbar can be moved The toolbars may be active or not depending on the interface that has the focus Their states are as following Price a Manifold Project Toolbars Project Parameters A SystemDesign CCA 2D ManifoldLayout CCA 3D Manifold Layout CCA Part list CA Project Parameters A Price Components CCA A Active N Not Active N A A A N N N PERRE a zal ele m 2 fl a a feb on a eee om ab mn 2 1 2 1 File Toolbar The File toolbar permits to quickly access the file management functions and to open close some application windows These are NOSH OSA QO oH a s Figure 2 5 File Toolbar Gi Price a Manifold Creates a new Price a Manifold project E Price Components Creates a new Prices Components project Open Revision Dialog Opens the project Revision History dialog box Print Prints the current active interface diagram manifold or price components l l Opens the Print Preview dialog box for the current active Print Preview i l interface Diagram Manifold or price components Current Page Setup Opens the Current Page Setup dialog box Opens the components Library or the Manifold Library Project Explorer Opens the Project Explorer
70. rresponding fields 2 Click on the OK button 3 63 3 3 3 2 Revision History Interface Creating a New Revision To create a new revision 1 Click on the New Revision button The revision field number will increase by one This is considered as the identifier for the new revision 2 Input all the information needed for the revision description in the corresponding fields Wantai Piro jer i Prompt for Rovian Mikey i Sear Miaa Epa i a TOAND 23r Pa bhy jia N E bias Hires Bec Lice ig al Deak 4 PH Figure 3 83 Creation of a New Revision 3 3 3 3 Revision History Interface Viewing a Revision To view a revision and its description 1 Select the correct revision number from the pull down Revision list 3 4 Freezing the Prices of a Manifold Project Prices for components belonging to a project can be locked by the user Once locked prices are stored in the project Changing the price list file has no effect To freeze the prices of the manifold block in a project the user has to click on the Freeze Price tool in the File toolbar There is only one way to unfreeze the price again It is to save the project under a new file name 3 64 3 5 Pricing Wizard The Pricing Wizard option gives you the ability to view the current price of their manifold without having to generate a Combination Valve Project Worksheet pricing report This option is only available to those
71. s Through a port Through a pressure line end Through a cavity Buried components are listed in the manifold layout Library There is an indication that they are buried in the library ov E Mounting Hole Library Manifold Search o ES Ports Components DAFT Bured Figure 3 31 Buried Component in the pibEary Note Buried components can also be inserted on the manifold as if they were standard components 3 32 3 1 4 7 1 Buried Components through a Port To bury a component in the block manifold through a specified port you need to 1 Double click on the desired Connection Port in the diagram 2 Click on the Service Port branch Select the component to be buried from the Buried Component pull down list 4 Check the Displayed check box to identify the port as a Service Port on the schematic a ee Sg ee er ee _ FH Figure 3 32 Service Port Definition trough a Port 3 1 4 7 2 Buried Components through a Pressure Line End To bury a component in the block manifold through a specified line end you need to 1 Select the Service port component from the library Figure 3 33 Service Port in the Library 3 33 T HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual Insert connect the component Service Port to the desired line end on the schematic Double click on the Service Port Click on the Ser
72. s the user to select the current diagram size orientation and units Note Those settings overwrite the ones specified in the Default Page Setup Lumma Pa ahji m Epe i ipm ah cali O14 OED ES a ip a lane ane p 1 PHE A i sie ra iimg l Eiig ii AUNE FETA PE m imo _ Eeh ba Hi Figure 3 7 Current Page Setup Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 4 Grid Function The grid is a series of perpendicular lines permitting the user to see the horizontal and vertical alignment of components This function allows the user to align components to improve the clarity of the hydraulic circuit To activate the grid e Select the menu Preferences gt View Grid oV08 20 ov 1 Tres GRAWOING 16 THE PROPERTY OF H HY ORLAF ORCE INE BARC AY Br i Funt cakes Figure 3 8 Activated Grid Function 3 1 2 3 5 Component Snap Component snap is used to keep all of the components connectors on a grid step It is recommended to keep the snap mode active at all time to assure alignment of the components when placed on the drawing surface To activate component snap 1 Select the menu Preferences gt Component Snap 3 1 2 3 6 Zoom Functions The zoom functions are used to change the view of the drawing page There are many zoom tools that can be used e The zoom in tool 1 Click on the Zoom in ot button in the View toolbar to make the complete drawing zoomed in OR 2 Click on CT
73. sign is to describe the project and its technical parameters The project parameters interface is designed for this specific purpose It permits the user to define the basic information needed to build a HydraForce custom manifold This information can be general technical or specific to HydraForce Therefore the interface is divided in three sections a T i l E Lees eee f Tt TE rE oF L i ee E a a E a E E a bn oh i E E E Figure 3 1 Project Parameters Interface for Manifold Projects 3 1 1 1 Accessing the Project Parameters Interface To access the Project Parameters interface 1 Open the Project Explorer 2 In the desired project click on the Project Parameters branch 3 1 1 2 HF Use Only This section is used by HydraForce to input e Assembly The assembly number is the P N that HydraForce will assign to the complete manifold assembly e Block The block number is the P N that HydraForce will assign to the aluminum continuous cast iron or steel body 3 1 1 3 General Information This section is used for information purposes only It will appear on the report and can be consulted at any time while using the software but it has no impact on the choices offered to the user during the design process Fields found in this section of the interface permit the user to define e Initial Date e Project HF Same as the filename e Approval Delivering field with these choices o Ap
74. t Import Export gt Export DXF command 2 17 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Wea Eyni 30 Compus Lu Faker Eino ta SM W Inner Frears XML 3D Figure 2 24 File menu Export DXF A Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the desired folder to save to Click on the Save button Note The dxf format used is compatible with AutoCAD 2000 and later revisions 2 2 2 Exporting to Automation Studio To export to Automation Studio 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export to Automation Studio command a i Prga Praa Enpeit 30 Chipon bo Fakty Prin i Exguet bo XML I Ganer abn bapes impart fran WE ID E Ert Figure 2 25 File menu Export to Automation Studio A Save As dialog box opens 2 18 ETAURA FORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 Select the desired folder to save to 3 Click on the Save button Note The hfx format used is compatible with Automation Studio version 6 0 and later revisions 2 2 7 3 Exporting 3D Components to a Folder The 3D files of each component are stored in the root of a folder named 3DFiles The latter is found in the root of the 1 Design directory The 3D files are in stp format To export 3D components to a folder 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export 3D Components to Folder command T Eyer oF taped
75. t List 3 61 Figure 3 79 Revision in the Project Explorer Context Menu 4 By clicking on the Revision button in the Project Parameters interface Revision stp hf3d paf Figure 3 80 Revision Button in the Project Parameters Interface 5 When the project is saved the Revision History dialog box will automatically open if the Prompt for Revision History box is checked in the Preferences gt Options dialog box Miscellaneous Prompt tor Revision History Prompt for Component Delete show Tip Message to Convertto 3D Environment Figure 3 81 Prompt for Revision History Checkbox in the Options 3 3 2 Revision History Dialog Box The Revision History dialog box is there to provide a means to describe and document the various changes and evolutions made to the project It is composed of the following e Created field Automatically populated by the time and date it was when the user first opened the software e Modified field Automatically populated by the last save date and time e Revision selection list Will display all of the revisions that have been created and documented A user needs to select the revision to see its description and comments This field automatically starts at one and then increments by one each time new revision button is clicked e Revision comment field Open field that permits the user to input the information for a specific revision
76. the Discount column in the spreadsheet will be updated accordingly A message will alert the user that he will loose the previous modifications he made a Labs Bo i 2 si ye Agee SD ee REE pu lee Pe Pee Cie m Ten ipg HE ia T yA E Sey a Pepe Ste 7 leery Cot EET H LAH Hi a i E i I ee CEG oe Epea layi har MMR Gr Teng es TET Figure 3 77 Price Components Interface 3 60 CETA HVORAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 3 Revision History The Revision History dialog box is used to track the changes made on the manifold design project In this section we will 1 Describe how to access the Revision History dialog box 2 list the fields available 3 See how to create and view revisions 3 3 1 Accessing the Revision History There is several ways to access this dialog box 1 Through the Revision command in the File menu Edit Preferences Window New Open File Close File Save File Save File As K Import Export Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 3 78 Revision in the File Menu 2 By clicking on the Open the Revision Dialog tool in the File toolbar 3 By right clicking in the project name in the Project Explorer window and selecting Revision in the context menu Project Explorer E Save ters Close Rename Et iot m 3D Manifold tayout E Far
77. the context menu The rotation of a component will rotate the symbol but not the satellite texts associated to it To flip a component 1 Select a component 2 Use the Flip Horizontal ft command on the Layout toolbar 3 Use the Flip Vertical command in the Layout toolbar 4 Press on the CTRL T keys on the keyboard Horizontal 5 Press on the CTRL F keys on the keyboard Vertical 6 Select the Flip Horizontal command from the context menu 7 Select the Flip Vertical command from the context menu The flipping of a component will flip the symbol but not the satellite texts associated to it To move a component 1 Drag and drop the component to a new position Or 2 Select the component and move it using the arrow keys The same rules apply if a component is dragged from the Library If links are attached to the component the links remain attached when moving it 3 14 3 1 2 5 Context Menus To access context menus right click with the mouse in one of the following situations Mouse pointer is on Contents of the context menu Component inserted in the drawing surface Undo grayed if not available Redo grayed if not available Copy Empty drawing space Paste grayed if not available 3 1 2 6 Viewing Component Properties To view component properties 1 Double click on the component 2 Select the Properties command from the context men
78. tivating 3 9 Manifold 3 45 Header Section 2 1 Import from XML 2 20 Inserting Components 3 11 Interface 2D Manifold Layout 3 36 Component Properties 3 19 Header Section 2 1 T HYDRAFORCE Main Display 2 1 Navigation Pane 2 1 Parts List 3 58 Price Components 3 59 Price Components Project Parameters 3 59 Project Parameters 3 1 System Design 3 4 Interferences 3 43 Kv Factor 3 29 Library Explorer 3 5 Line 3 15 Cross Settings 3 28 Information 3 29 Jump 3 28 Thickness 3 18 Visual Parameters 3 28 Line Types Definition 3 28 Drain 3 28 Normal 3 28 Pilot 3 28 Link Create 3 27 Modify 3 27 Lock Component Position 3 50 Main Design Interface 3 4 Main Display 2 1 2 10 Main Interface 2 1 Manifold Automatic Shrinking 3 58 Border 3 30 Component Library 3 37 Components 3 38 Dimensioning 3 55 Edges Resizing 3 55 Grid 3 45 Notes 3 53 Ports 3 31 3 37 Resizing Dialog Box 3 56 Views 3 40 Manifold Component Inserting 3 39 Managing 3 39 Manifold Layout 2D 3 36 Editor 3 39 Interfaces 3 36 Manual Overrides 3 22 Menu Contents 2 3 Edit 2 3 File 2 3 Help 2 3 Manifold Layout 2 3 Options 2 3 Preferences 2 3 Menus 2 3 HydraForce I Design User s Manual Model Code Configuration 3 21 Modifying Text Attributes 3 16 Mounting Holes 3 38 Defining 3 40 Inserting 3 40 Move 3 14 Multiple File Management 2 9 Navigation Pane 2 1 Net Adder 3 25 New File 2 12 Normal L
79. ts on the design surface Components representation on the design surface Selecting deleting copying cutting and pasting components Rotating and moving components Accessing the component properties dialog box Components context menu 3 10 3 1 2 4 1 Dragging and Dropping Components on the Drawing Surface Once the desired component has been found in the component library the user needs to do the following steps to insert it onto the drawing surface 1 Select the image of the component in the bottom part of the library 2 Click and drag the component to the desired location on the drawing surface An image of the component is dragged along with the mouse pointer If the component cannot be dropped at the position of the mouse pointer the cursor changes to an interdiction symbol circle with oblique bar 3 Release the mouse button If the position is valid the component stays in place and a purple rectangle boundary box with handle points surrounding the component is visible The component appears in red It means that it is not completely configured Ports for the component appear in red until they get connected to other ports Component labels satellites appear besides the symbol The Displayed Information dialog box permits to choose what to display on the schematic 3 1 2 4 2 Selecting Single Component To select a component 1 Click on the component A selected component is e
80. u of the selected item See the Component Properties section of this manual for more details 3 1 2 7 Working with Graphic Elements Inserting a graphic element on the drawing surface resembles the insertion of a component but through the use of a drawing tool Graphic elements can be stretched copied rotated deleted and moved I OSCAR 4S Figure 3 11 Drawing toolbar 3 1 2 7 1 Inserting a Line a Rectangle and an Ellipse To avoid redundancy in the drawing functions description only one graphic object s drawing procedure 1s described below To insert an ellipse 1 Select the Insert Ellipse button in the Drawing toolbar 3 15 6 7 HYDRAFORCE HydraForce I Design User s Manual Click on the left mouse button without releasing it and drag the cursor away While dragging the shape of the object appears and changes with the mouse movements Release the mouse button when the object has reached the desired dimensions The graphic object is displayed on the diagram Repeat steps to 4 for any other graphic object to insert in the diagram 3 1 2 7 2 Inserting a Text Box and a Picture To avoid redundancy the following function description starts from releasing the mouse button in the previous section To insert a text box l Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous procedure making sure the Insert Text A tool is selected from the Drawing toolbar In the entry
81. ut 2 10 3 36 3D Conversion 2 21 3D Manifold Layout 2 10 Automatic Manifold Block Resizing 3 58 Automation Studio Format 2 18 Axis 3 44 Buried Component Trough a Cavity 3 34 Trough a Line End 3 33 Trough a Port 3 33 Catalog Information 3 23 Cavities Only View 3 41 Cavity 3 22 Closing 2 9 Coil Voltage 3 4 Color 3 17 Colors Selection 3 18 Component Buried 3 32 Copy 3 12 Counterboring 3 52 Custom 3 24 3 32 Cut 3 12 Delete 3 12 Dimensions 3 47 Flip 3 14 Identifier 3 22 Location 3 48 Lock Position 3 50 Model 3 20 Move 3 14 Multiple Select 3 11 Net Adder 3 25 Paste 3 13 Properties 3 19 Rapid Copy Paste 3 13 Restrain to Surface 3 51 Rotate 3 13 3 49 Select 3 11 Snap 3 9 Components Configurations 3 47 Connect Components 3 27 Contents 1 1 HydraForce I Design User s Manual Context Menus 3 15 Converting to 3D 2 21 Copy 3 12 Copy Paste 3 13 Counterboring 3 52 Creating a Revision 3 63 Current Page Setup 3 7 Custom Components 3 24 Cut 3 12 Default Page Setup 3 7 Delete 3 12 Diagram Editor 3 4 3 6 Dimension Line 3 18 Displayed Information 3 22 Drain Line 3 28 Drawing Surface 3 6 DXF Format 2 17 Ellipse 3 15 Export 3D Components to a Folder 2 19 Automation Studio 2 18 DXF 2 17 XML 3D 2 20 File Create 2 12 New 2 12 Open 2 12 Save 2 14 Save As 2 15 Flip 3 14 Freezing Prices 3 64 General Information 3 2 Graphic Elements 3 15 Grid 3 7 Ac
82. vice Port branch Select the component to be buried from the Buried Component pull down list Check the Displayed check box to identify the port as a Service Port on the schematic ei CVI Sanica Port cv SP1 CV2 Semice Por Figure 3 34 Service Port trough Line ends on the Schematic 3 1 4 7 3 Buried Components through a Cavity To bury a component in the block manifold through a specified cavity you need to S Double click on the corresponding cartridge valve on the schematic Click on the Service Port branch Select the component to be buried from the Buried Component pull down list 3 34 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Hue Fir bh E haa ee Figure 3 35 Service Port Definition trough a Cavity 4 Check the Displayed check box to identify the port as a Service Port on the schematic 3 35 3 1 5 Manifold Layout Interfaces The manifold layout interfaces are optional sections of the software They permit to position the components physically on the manifold block faces The components representation showed in the interfaces are realistic The components size and shape are represented as envelops that needs to be taken into consideration when positioned The manifold extrusion and length may also be optimized by taking care of interferences between components cavities located in the block The interface is composed of two major parts 1 The Man

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