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1. Keyboard Movement When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the cursor keys Mouse Move Snaps When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the mouse Rotation Center The selected object will rotate around this 3D coordinate UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 92 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb WINDOW MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View New Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Split w 1 Simulation New Window Opens an additional child window allowing more viewing panes for a given Simulation document This option is unavailable in the simple editor Cascade Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Tile Arranges all the open documents to fill the main magine3D window Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Split Allows you to adjust the size of the split panes in the simple editor raytracing view This feature is disabled for the simple editor target view Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows FILE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing View Rara RILI Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces Also allows you to switch between the standard 3D and simple 2D
2. A ImaginesD Users Manual O O O O20000 RFB scan Window RF Bscan File View Help E mE El Ser 24 25 26 at 28 29 970 user 99 000 mm 129 000 4 Shows data in RF format See also B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance Page 28 File menu RF B scan Save Save Os Export Bitmap Print Displayed Image Print Options Edit Comment Display Header Next subset Save Saves the scan to an sdt file type so that it can be reloaded later or viewed using Winspect UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 52 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Save AS Saves an sdt file with a chosen name Export Bitmap To Clipboard Places the color plot image bitmap on the clipboard To File Writes the color plot image bitmap to a file Print Displayed Image Prints the color plot using the chosen Print Options Print Options Selects whether Print Header Axis Summary Information Scale Horizontal and Vertical Cross sections will be printed Edit Comment Allows you to add a comment that will be saved with the image and will appear on printouts Display Header Displays information about this image View menu RF B scan oom In Zoom QuE Pixel per Point 1 1 Aspect Ratio Lock Aspect Ratio Zoom In Drag mouse over color plot to select the region to be enlarged Zoom Out Fits the whole scan to the view window
3. Dele Diet Dima widhi 13 7561 Help uas ok Cancel If the selected part is a Cross Section the Define Part Dimensions button will take you to the Cross Section Editor where you can edit the profile of the part Dimension Definition Describes the part type and required dimensions Define Object Dimensions Specifies each dimension Units Specifies target units See Simple Editor Target View Format Units menu item Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 113 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Define Part Position Adjust Part Location Opens a dialog box that allows the part to be moved relative to the drawing s origin hence relative to other parts as well rotated relative to the axes of the target drawing or rotated relative to the axes of the selected part Set Origin x y Sets the origin of the selected part to the x and y values you choose The selected part is displayed in its new position after this button is pressed Rotate Rotates the selected part relative to its own coordinate system Note that this rotation is relative to the current orientation of the part The selected part is displayed in its new position after this button is pressed Reset to Origin Moves the selected parts origin to the Target View base coordinates Set Coordinates Explicitly defines the parts coordinates using the Define translation and rotation dialog box
4. ab Imagine3D User s Manual Spin Buttons Each click of the arrow button will spin the view about a vertical axis on the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Spin Backward click the gt button or press S Spin Forward click the Kl button or press ALT S Tilt Buttons Each click of the arrow button will tilt the view about a horizontal axis on the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Tilt Upward click the gt button or press T Tilt Downward click the El button or press ALT HT X Y Z Cursor Position Readout If the cursor is in a 3D view Moving the cursor displays the absolute x y and z position of the cursor Dragging a rectangle displays the relative distance of the dragged rectangle in x y and z the diagonal distance and it s angle If the cursor is in an A scan view Moving the cursor displays the absolute A scan time and absolute amplitude of the cursor position Dragging a rectangle displays the relative arrival time and amplitude of the dragged rectangle Grid Size Displays the current grid sizing in selected units Scale Displays the current simulation scale Ray s End Time Displays the maximum distance that the rays or pulse are allowed to propagate based on the value assigned to the End Rays at a Given Time toolbar button Ray Color Mode Displays the method for determining Ray Color IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Simulation Document
5. ss ee RR RE EER RR EE RR RR ee 38 Target A N OA 15 Target Documents issie RR RR RR EER ERK KEER RR KERE ERK RE 23 technique develop DoE EE EE 11 INS PC SLOT and DAN EG GE OD RE GR Ee DA EG OE 11 Text description VIEW ees ee RR RE EER RR EE ER RR Rea 44 Through Transmission Ultrasonics 38 transducer MOVIE o se sesaueecanes 18 transd cerIype an ee ee Ge ee 24 PA o EE EN 38 ultrasonic transducersS ees Re RR RR EER ER RR REGEER 24 VEO CI ER ER EE EE ense 29 viewing angle id ELS ER N EHER AL 43 A 43 tilt43 WOFTKSDACOS vis 31 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc
6. Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 28 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values The Material Properties document stores the acoustic velocity density and attenuation values for many common materials You can add your own materials to the table if desired These are the materials from which you may construct inspection targets You can also pick the colors you want displayed anytime that a long or shear wave propagates through a given material when the show Rays by Medium display type is selected Material Properties documents can be saved as a stand alone file This allows you to reuse the materials table on another project or share it with someone else Material Properties documents are given the med file extension The extension is short for media Define Material Properties x File Edit Units Help Vel Shear Wi aber 1 504 1 000 0 000 A Steel 5 300 3 200 6 480 0 000 A Aluminum 6 300 3 160 2 500 0 000 A Monel 5 350 ef el E 480 0 000 A Inconel 6 000 3 000 6 480 0 000 A Plexiglass 2 FUL 1 400 1 180 0 000 A Polystyrene 2 350 1 180 1 056 0 000 Heavy Wa 1 425 1 100 0 000 Velocity Units mm 4 user Attenuation Units dB m
7. OK Define Part Position Dialog box Confirms any changes already made using the Set Origin Rotate About Reset to Origin and Set Coordinates buttons as well as performing the move currently showing if the Set Origin and Rotate About buttons have not been used Cancel Define Part Position Dialog box This returns the part to the position it was in before the Adjust Part Location dialog box was opened Define Part Type En Debe Part Type Hodes GEE Shape ct Pat Pine Shape te importado De feck imporediom SAT eee is Combinalion Method fE reed 7 E ER Allows you to change the selected part s material shape and how it is combined with other parts UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 114 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Name of Part Specifies the name of the part This is the name used in the Target View Parts list box Shape of Part Specifies the type of the part Parts can be selected from the primitive shapes available in magine3D or imported from a dxf or a sat file Material Specifies the material for the part Combination Method Specifies the way the part will combine with the other parts in the target RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Editor Target View Zoom Rech Fit to Window DIEF Show Coordinates Show Parts Edit Part Position Edit Part Size Edit Part Shape And Material Help This context menu was designed for e
8. Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 50 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb VIEW MENU B scan Document Toolbars RF B scan Toolbars Allows the user to show and hide each of the toolbars for the B scan Document File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status RF B scan Displays the RF B scan for this document WINDOW MENU B scan Document New Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons w 1 Escanl New Window Opens an additional child window allowing more viewing panes for a given Simulation document Cascade Tile Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap cascade or so they resize to fill the main magine3D window Tile Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 51 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc
9. The Simulation document acts as a viewing window for your ultrasonic inspection It is also responsible for storing all of the other elements that are required for the simulation such as probe target modes and the Material Properties documents Simulation document views can have multiple panes that show raytracing sound field modeling A scans and text descriptions of the simulation Several different types of toolbars provide buttons for many frequently used functions such as saving printing zooming and changing the characteristics of the rays The various status bars provide important information such as the current workspace name the coordinates of the cursor the time that the rays end and whether a beam profile is currently being calculated The Simulation document can stand alone since everything is stored inside If you wanted to share the basics of your work with co workers all that you would need to send them would be the Simulation document You can also create a viewer file to share with others who don t own magine3D Simulation documents do not store how your screen was last configured nor do they store B scans Workspaces organize your screen layout They also store additional windows such as B scans B scan documents extension bsn can be regenerated or saved separately Simulation documents are given the ray filename extension 4 Imagine3D Simulation File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help fa di i
10. Immersion Immersion material Water N 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 06 Modes E Long 1 BEI Probe Predefined Modes Add Shear Workspace Mame See Also Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 Simple 2D Editor Target view Page 27 Simple 2D Editor Simulation view Context Sensitive Menu Page 102 Simple 2D Editor A scan view Context Sensitive Menu Page 103 Simple 2D Editor Probe Context Sensitive Menu Page 103 Simple 2D Editor Modes Tree Diagram Context Sensitive Menu Page 104 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 83 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab FILE MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View Hew Chrl hy Open _trl Q Close Save Chrl 5 Save As Export as Bitmap Workspaces Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent Workspace Exit New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves a previously opened document to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save AS Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Export as Bitmap Saves the current window contents to a bitmap graphics
11. Pixel per Point Displays the image using one screen pixel for each data point 1 1 Aspect Ratio Makes the horizontal and vertical axes the same scale Lock Aspect Ratio Maintain the current ratio of the scales for the horizontal and vertical axes while zooming or sizing Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 53 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual RF B scan Toolbar Buttons Save Fi Saves the scan to an sdt file type Print E Prints the color plot using the chosen Print Options Zoom In Drag mouse over color plot to select the region to be viewed Zoom Out bv Fits the whole scan to the view window 1 1 Ratio Makes the horizontal and vertical axes the same scale Color Palette Displays a color selection editor that allows you to assign colors to amplitudes EI Horizontal X sec FM Displays a horizontal cross section above the color plot Click on a location in the color plot to display the amplitude cross section at this point Vertical X sec E Displays a vertical cross section to the left of the color plot Click on a location in the color plot to display the amplitude cross section at this point UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 54 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Bo Imagine3D Users Manual ly Cross Section Editor I rnss Serlen Pelt er n aan EEN 11 664 E i 3 777 A od N he f 0 000 A ml Fi fe Cirad Cite Sesi
12. 10 0001 See also B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance Page 28 FILE MENU B scan Document ew Ctrl M Open Chrl 0 Close Save Chrl 5 Save As Open RF B scan Workspaces d Print Ctrl P Print Preview Prink Setup Recent File Recent Workspace Exit Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 49 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves a previously opened document to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save As Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Open RF B scan Allows you to open any saved RF scan files sdt Workspaces Open Workspace opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation
13. Re saves any magine3D file type without prompting unless the file has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a filename and path Save Workspace p Saves the current workspace without prompting unless the simulation has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a workspace name and path Copy as Bitmap Eei Places a copy of the Simulation view on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into another program such as Microsoft Word Print E Prints an magine3D target report as it appears when using Print Preview Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 147 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab VIEW TOOLBAR Target Document The target views can be zoomed scaled and modified to suit the user s viewpoint Zoom In Q Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 larger Zoom Out A Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to drag a rectangle over a region to be magnified drag with the left mouse button Fitto Window by Automatically scales to fit the contents of the selected pane Fit All Views Automatically fits the contents of all panes by zooming in or out Standard Layout Provides a single button that automatically splits the Target view into 4 panes for front side top and 3D views Front View Rotates the user s perspective to provide a front view of the target X Y plane Side View oo Rotates the user s perspe
14. See Also Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 Simple 2D Editor Target view Page 27 Simple 2D Editor Target view Context Sensitive Menu Page 115 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 105 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab FILE MENU Simple Editor Target View Hew Ckrl N Open _trl Q Close Save Chrl 5 Save As Export as Bitmap Workspaces Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent Workspace Exit New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves previously opened documents to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save AS Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Export as Bitmap Saves the current window contents to a bitmap graphics file bmp Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Prints an magine3D report consisting of the Simulation view current configur
15. editor New Simulation a Opens the Choose the desired type of simulation dialog box This dialog box presents you with a number of predefined simulation examples Use the File menu instead of this button if you wish to open a new blank Simulation Probe Mode or Target document Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 93 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Choose the desired type of simulation default Thor Hs deairerl Ppp el simulation i Normal Beam Generates a simulation with a step block target and a transmitter pointing straight down on the target Angle Beam Pulse Echo Generates a simulation with a step block and a transmitter pointing at an angle to the target s surface Angle Beam Pitch Catch Generates a simulation with a step block a transmitter and a receiver pointing at an angle to the target s surface Blank Generates a simulation with a transmitter pointing down the Y axis but no target Longitudinal Positions the probes so that longitudinal waves are used for the inspection Shear Positions the probes so that shear waves are used for the inspection UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 94 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Contact Thode Ihe deairerl Fepie ot simulation Immersion Selects an immersion probe This is the default screen See Choose the desired type of simulation default Full Editor Selects the standard 3D edi
16. the rays change color when a new material is encountered Mode longitudinal waves are shown in one color and shear waves are shown in another Medium and Mode the rays change color when a new material or mode conversion See also How Do Define a ray s color Page 42 Ray Time I ncrement The time increment for Time to end Rays at s set here Set Pulse Animation Limits Only displayed when mode is Draw As Pulse Turns pulse animation limits on and off Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 29 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Pulse Animation Limits When Draw As Pulse is selected you may set the start and end times of the animation loop Start Time time to start plotting the pulse for animation loop End Time time to stop plotting the pulse for animation loop Set A scan Time Window A scan Setup x Digitizer Window Gain Start BD Factor 1 58503 Length fo o d 4 00077 Erd FO 0 Rectification None RF Sampling jon a AMIS Time C Distance Material Apply Help ware fe ES E Eang shear Digitizer Window Start Time sets the start time of the A scan window Length sets the width of the A scan window End Time sets the end time of the A scan window Time Increment sets the sampling rate as if it were a digitizer Gain Factor sets gain by a multiplication factor Example X2 X100 dB s sets gain in dB Example 6dB 50d
17. transducer characterization system The first step to produce a beam cross section is the setup Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 75 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Beam Cross Section Setup Beam Cross gt 9 fo ers 0 3008 Once completed a beam cross section window is generated View Beam in Choose a viewing plane in which to have the cross section generated Cross Section Dimensions Choose the size of the cross section X will default to the diameter of the probe Z will default to one and a quarter of the probe s focal length Step size determines the resolution of the cross section The smaller the step size the higher the resolution will be Amplitude Sets the gain of the scans for the beam cross section The higher the gain is set the brighter the scan will appear UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 76 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb RF Beam Cross Section Window AF Aram Cras Sab bie This is a beam cross section in water File Menu Save Saves the scan to an sdt file type Save As Saves an sdt file with a chosen name Export Bitmap To Clipboard Places the color plot image bitmap on the clipboard To File Writes the color plot image bitmap to a file Print Displayed I mage Prints the color plot and the chosen Print Options Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version
18. 2 5 77 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Print Options Select from Print Header Axis Summary Information Scale Horizontal and Vertical Cross sections as options for printing Edit Comment Edits a comment field to be saved with the given file Display Header Displays information about this file View Menu Zoomin Drag the mouse over color plot to select the region to be viewed Zoom Out Fits the whole scan to the view window Pixel per Point Sets the horizontal and vertical scales to match the pixel size 1 1 Aspect Ratio Makes the horizontal and vertical scales the same Lock Aspect Ratio Maintains the ratio of the scales on the horizontal and vertical axes while zooming or sizing Save El Saves the scan to an sdt file type Print E Prints the color plot and the chosen Print Options Zoom Rect Allows you to drag a rectangle over a region to be magnified drag with the left mouse button Fit to Window pS Automatically scales to fit the contents of the selected pane 1 1 Aspect Ratio Makes the horizontal and vertical scales the same Color Palette Displays a color selection editor that maps amplitude to selected colors EI Horizontal Cross section Fa Displays a horizontal cross section above the color plot Click on a location in the color plot to display the cross section of this point UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 78 Uitrasonic Simulation Software Ver
19. All of the Move Probe functions below are affected by the increment values specified on the Set Dragable Object Properties Dialog box Behavior Object Movement Behavior Move Up or press Up arrow Move Down or press Down arrow Move Right or press Right arrow Move Left or press Left arrow Rotate CW or press Ctrl Right arrow Rotate CCW or press Ctrl Left arrow Spin CW or press Shift Right arrow Spin CCW or press Shift Left arrow You can also move a probe by dragging it with the mouse Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 9 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc t imagine3D User s Manual Create Beam Profile Starts the beam calculation and displays a grayscale beam profile after the calculation has completed Calculation progress is shown in the status bar BEHAVIOR MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View PE PE F Object Movement Behavior PE PC Allows the user to change to a Pulse Echo PE or Pitch Catch PC inspection Object Movement Behavior Allows you to set the move increments for both the keyboard and mouse for all of the different dragable objects found in magine3D Set Dragable Object Properties Select Object Show Object Snap On Rotation Center eo keyboard Movement Mouse Move Snaps se jo ie CH Linear Step Linear Step Es 0125 0 125 yfo Rotation Step Rotation Step ls E z 0 Setas Defaults Help Lancel Select Object Deselecting Show Object hides the selected objects
20. EER EE Importing 2D dxf drawings ee ke oe 3D dil dawn text Dle Of POMS use TE Lie OE EE riaan long and shear modes sel ol eposse ede ee de ER de londitudinal sessie Ee de ei ER Ke EE ER Material Properties ies ee RR RR EER RR RE RR RR EE RR RR EER Mirror Back to Transmitter ese ke EER RR EE EE modes Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Index Modes IN aoc ee Er E An 17 Modes DocuUMenNiS oconcccconcanccnnnnnancnonnnnconnnnananonnnnnas 25 movement OFOIN sees ee RR RE ER RR RE RR RR EER ERK RE EER RE 43 multiple back walls esse ke RR EE EER REGEER RR REGEER 40 Peh EE ee 38 Predefined Modes 40 ell de dd EE 45 DEINIEG TED OE EO EE EE caidas 45 printer comment ee REK RR EE ERK REGEER RR EE ERK EER RR 45 Probe DoceumentS iss nenne 24 Probes O A 16 A A OE iaa 38 FAV CONOR urna 42 Ray Statistics CUM EE OR o O 44 distance ave lel nessa ana 44 TAY dir CO E 44 DB e E E NE 44 Rays by A 29 tectitiedsSidnal saak ee AR ERA ESE ORE EIN SEE AE 43 r tale Ihe Probe nina 43 Share your work BD Viewer Flle 22 Ray Pluna odres 22 A O 25 Simple 2D Editor cccooncnnccconncnnccccncanonocnnnnnnns 26 SIMUlSTCO RPE sica 43 Simulation TVS Wy pa COPEC EE NE EE ET 15 Simulation Documents 2222200000000s2nnnnnenn 22 sound field displayi DE nennen 24 spin The DrODE socera ie OS 43 System Reduirement esse esse esse ee ee 7 Tandem transducers
21. Imagine3D User s Manual Grid Size Displays the current grid sizing in selected units Scale Displays the current simulation scale Ray s End Time Displays the maximum distance that the rays or pulse are allowed to propagate based on the value assigned to the End Rays at a Given Time toolbar button Ray Color Mode Displays the method for determining Ray Color IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Simple Editor Raytracing View Fast oet LE harms Mas Cado dabad CAP HMM HA Displays whether magine3D is Ready or Busy the task currently being performed and help text when the cursor moves over a button Workspace Name Area Displays the name of the current workspace Beam calculation Area Displays current status of beam calculations RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View oom Reck Fit to Window Show Coordinates PE PE Edit Material Properties Set Immersion Material F Grouping F Sound Display Properties Add Label Properties Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Set Immersion Material Allows the user to set the immersion material for the current simulation UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 102 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual ly Add Label Allows the user to add text that appears to lie flat on the plane on which it was placed regardl
22. It is nice to be able to try various probe angles or focal lengths before ordering probes or fixturing Check our Website www utex com for additional help movies about technique development Visualize sound paths in the inspected part Simulated inspections can be rotated to any viewing angle thereby allowing you to clearly see whether your inspection technique is doing what you think it is doing Imagine3D shows you exactly where the ultrasound is going by using longitudinal shear and mode converted waves Each new wave generation is displayed in a different color for clarity Sound can be displayed as rays as wavefronts as a beam profile and as a propagating wave See demo movie Rotating spinning and tilting the inspection in 3D space See demo movie Switching between sound display modes Diagnose difficult problems by confirming the source of returning echoes I magine3D can accurately identify the origin of unexplained echoes by showing any number of mode converted longitudinal or shear waves A simple yet powerful color B scan display shows you the times of signals arriving back at the transducer The colors on the B scan correspond to the colors of the rays in the simulation view You can directly measure the arrival times of the echoes by moving the cursor between signals shown on the B scan To see what the simulated ultrasonic signals look like switch the B scan display into RF mode In this mode it is also possible to se
23. New Window Opens an additional child window allowing more viewing panes for a given Simulation document Cascade Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Tile Arranges all the open documents to fill the main magine3D window Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the Main Imagine3D window Split Splits a Simulation view into two or four viewing panes Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows FILE TOOLBAR Simulation Document EXIRA AE Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces Also allows you to switch between the standard 3D and simple 2D editor New Simulation a Opens the Choose the desired type of simulation dialog box This dialog box presents you with a number of predefined simulation examples Use the File menu instead of this button if you wish to open a new blank Simulation Probe Mode or Target document Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 131 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Choose the desired type of simulation default Thor Hs deairerl Ppp el simulation i Normal Beam Generates a simulation with a step block target and a transmitter pointing straight down on the target Angle Beam Pulse Echo Generates a simulation with a step block and a transmitter pointing at an angle
24. Simulation Software Version 2 5 79 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Set Coupling Depth Ensures that the wedge is in full contact with the target by overlapping it a small amount Leave this on automatic unless you are experiencing difficulties Wedge Lenath L Allows you to lengthen the wedge when steep inspection angles are being used that cause the rays to hit the end of wedge before they can enter the target If a zero is entered magine3D will calculate a reasonable value to use Edit Probe X sec Allows you to use the cross section editor to design a custom wedge shape Not all line segments will be able to be changed since some are determined by other settings on this tab This feature is useful to eliminate internal wedge reflections Wedge Material Allows you to specify the wedge material This material and the target material are important since they will be used for calculating wedge angles Target Material Allows you to enter the target material This material and the wedge material are important since they will be used for calculating wedge angles Mode in target Specifies the primary type of sound waves that you want produced in the target either longitudinal or transverse shear Make sure the modes document is requesting that this type of mode is displayed inside the target ELEMENT TAB Probe Document Ulkrssonice Wedge Coupling Element Location 5 Focus Faan dr
25. The printer is then attached to the Hardlock key The Hardlock key does not interfere with printer operations Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Requirements Pentium90 200MHz Pentium II or faster 32MB RAM 128MB RAM VGA Graphics 1024x768 resolution or higher VGA Graphics 1024x768 resolution or higher Parallel Port for hardlock key Parallel Port for hardlock key Windows 95 v4 00 950b or later operating system Windows 95 98 or NT If you experience problems please contact us at UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2319 Dunwin Drive Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario Canada L5L 1A3 Tel 905 828 1313 Fax 905 828 0360 E mail support utex com Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 7 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc What Can I Do Imagine3D User s Manual eb Develop ultrasonic inspection techniques using real world parts Imagine3D was developed to solve a range of everyday problems encountered during ultrasonic inspections from simple welds to the most difficult composite airframes magine3D allows you to develop an inspection technique with the benefit of understanding how potential problems such as shadowing and internal multiples might limit your real world results The inspected parts and probes you will be simulating are your own magine3D takes you through the same steps as you would experience in the real world with the added benefit of being able to see where the sound is actually going inside the part
26. There are a few simple rules that must be followed when importing dxf files 1 Importing 2D dxf drawings Imagine3D will import any closed 2D polyline shape and extrude it or revolve it into a solid Rules e Only one object should be in the dxf drawing at a time e There should be no dimensions dimension lines or annotations in the drawing e The object needs to be drawn with a polyline that has been closed e Export the DXF in AutoCAD version 12 or 13 format Newer DXF versions contain lots of extras that get in the way Open polylines and more than one object in the drawing will return an unknown file format error The part will not be imported Use the PEDIT command in AutoCAD to confirm that the polyline is closed If it is not closed PEDIT can be used to close it Here is a simple hint for creating dxf files from AutoCAD drawings that contain many objects Erase all of the objects in the drawing except for the one that you wish to export to DXF Export the object Select the Undo function until the original drawing is restored Repeat the above procedure for each object that you would like to export Import each exported dxf file one by one into magine3D and assign it the correct Material Properties 2 Importing 3D DXF drawings Imagine3D will import any number of fully enclosed 3D objects Any object drawn with 3D surfaces that completely encloses a volume will correctly import into magine3D UTEX Scientific Instrument
27. being used for attenuation values since the table values depend on the distance units selected Velocity Units Defines the units for sound velocity as distance mm cm m inch or feet per unit time us ms sec The velocity values in the table are adjusted making this feature a useful velocity converter Longitudinal Shear Color The colors for longitudinal and shear waves may be set for each material It is advisable to select colors that are similar such as light and dark green so that materials can be identified regardless of wave type Thick Thin Rays Allows you to place emphasis on a particular material by making only the rays in that material thicker than the other rays Active only in Format Ray Color By Medium and Mode Edit Provides a dialog box where all of the materials properties can be set This dialog box can be reached by a right click on the materials table or from the Edit Menu Delete Removes a selected material from the Material Properties table Set as Default Material Depending on the material s properties this sets the current material as the default material used when creating new targets wedges or immersion liquids for new Simulations Ray Thickness Allows you to place emphasis on a particular material by making only the rays in that material thicker than the other rays The choices are Thick Thin and Hide Ray Color The colors for longitudinal and shear waves may be set for each m
28. by first asking for a new filename and path Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Prints an magine3D report consisting of the Simulation view current configuration date and filename Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 66 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb EDIT MENU Modes Document Copy as bitmap CIT Copy as Text Predefined Modes d Copy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as a picture into other applications such as Microsoft Word Copy as Text Places the text description of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as unformatted text into reports or e mail messages Predefined Modes Using predefined m
29. dialog box will allow you to specify how to change the 2D profile into a 3D solid part In each case the Define Part Position dialog box appears last to allow you to specify the new part s location Import File Type Selects the type of file to be imported either dxf or sat Name of part Specifies the name of the part This is the name used in the Target View Parts list Material Specifies the material for the part Combination Method Specifies the way the part will combine with the other parts in the target DXF Cross Section dialog box DXF Cross Section x This is a 2D cross section Do vou want to estrude or revolve it Extrude C Revolve Please specify an extrusion length 10 Help Cancel Defines the manner in which a 2D dxf file gets imported and converted into a 3D solid part Do you want to extrude or revolve it Selects the type of file to be imported either DXF or SAT Please specify an extrusion length Specifies the length to which the part will be extruded Export as Bitmap Saves the current window contents to a bitmap graphics file bmp Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Ultrasonic Simulation So
30. distance and incident angle As you move the probe over the surface of the target magine3D will automatically maintain the offset and angle that you specified For contact transducers you are required to also specify the wedge material wedge size inspection angle and target material magine3D will calculate the transducer s incident angle so that the desired inspection angle in the target is achieved In Version 2 5 you can now edit the shape of the wedge and display the transducer s sound field in water The RF Beam Cross section can be calculated for the probe You can also open and save RF Beam Cross Sections extension sdt for different probes and compare them with real data collected by using Winspect data acquisition software Probe documents can be saved as a stand alone file This allows you to reuse the transducer on another project or share it with someone else Probe documents are given the prb file extension E Transmitter for Simulationi i 2 ioj x Use this probe to replace the Transmitter Help Replace this probe with the in From Simulaticr Ultrasonics wedge F Coupling Element Location Hays Location Define an angle of incidence upon the receiving probe Rays On A amp Y axes hitting at greater than this angle will not be recorded as hits View B Total number of rays ie anto AE las zei See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 T
31. engine This is the same solid modeling engine used by AutoCAD CadKey and other major CAD packages Some CAD packages provide conversions from IGES and other formats to SAT 13D Viewer files magine3D can now create a viewer file i3d that you can share with those who do not own magine3D Look for free viewer software that will be available for download from our website www utex com The viewer displays information about a simulation including the target probe A scan and pulse animation I3D viewer files can be placed into Microsoft Word documents to provide accurate simulation information for technique development and simulation reporting 13D viewer files can also be opened as a full simulation by those who own Imagine3D Probe Coupling Depth The depth that a probe wedge overlaps the target can now be set using the Set Coupling Depth button on the Probe Wedge tab or the Edit Set Coupling Depth menu when editing a probe This function simply makes sure that the wedge is in full contact with the surface of a curved target by allowing you to specify the target wedge overlap in the simulation Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 3 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual What s Changed in Version 2 5 Dragging In the Simulation View the probes labels lines and coordinates can be dragged once selected To select any object move the mouse cursor over that object and double click To select an additio
32. field energy as a rendered grayscale Sound Display Properties Sound Display Properties Rays C Wavelonts Hay Display Mode Draw As Pulse Pulse Time 20 Color hars bu E eneration T Hay Time Increment 05 W Set Pulse Animation Limits Pulse Animation Limits Start Time jo End Time 50 Help Cancel Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 125 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Ray or Wavefront Select the type of sound display desired Ray Display Mode Show for all time Rays extend out in time showing all modes in the Modes document End at time Rays are set to end at the time shown under Time to end Rays at Draw as pulse Rays simulate a single propagating wavefont Pulse Time Defines the desired time the plot the pulse This is only displayed when mode is Draw As Pulse Time To End Rays At Defines the end time for plotting the rays This is only displayed when mode is End At Time Time to end wavefronts at Defines the end time for plotting wavefronts This is only displayed when wavefronts are selected Color Rays by Generation the rays change color when an interface is encountered Medium the rays change color when a new material is encountered Mode longitudinal waves are shown in one color and shear waves are shown in another Medium and Mode the rays change color when a new material or mode conversion See also How Do Define a ray s color Page
33. file bmp Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Prints an magine3D report consisting of the Simulation view current configuration date and filename UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 84 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D EDIT MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View Linda Chri 2 Redo Ger Copy as Bitmap CErIEC Copy as Text Ctrl T Material Properties Delete All Labels Printer Comment Undo Reverses the last action performed Redo Reverses the last undo Copy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as a picture into other applications such as Microsoft Word Copy as Text Places the text description of the active docum
34. generated as needed They are only one of several different types of simulation outputs available from magine3D B scans are not stored in the Simulation document B scans can be presented in two different ways color or RF The color B scan display shows you the times of the various signals arriving back at the transducer The colors on the B scan correspond to the colors of the rays in the simulation This allows you to sort out different mode converted signals that might be overlapping each other By moving the cursor over the surface of the color B scan you can directly measure the arrival times of the echoes using your mouse To see what the simulated ultrasonic signals really look like just switch the B scan display into RF mode In this mode it is possible to see all of the collected A scans that make up the RF B scan You can also save RF B scans sdt extension and compare them with real collected data by using Winspect data acquisition software So that magine3D can perform the simulated B scan you are asked for the scan distance number of points time range and scan direction values The B scan always starts at the current probe position By pressing the Show Probe Path button magine3D will draw a green line showing you where the probe will be moved during the B scan B scan documents are given the bsn file extension lol x See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents
35. is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the mouse Rotation Center The selected object will rotate around this 3D coordinate WINDOW MENU Target Document New Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Split w 1 Simulation New Window Opens an additional child window allowing more viewing panes for a given Target document Cascade Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Tile UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 146 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Arranges all the open documents to fill the main magine3D window Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Split Splits a Target view into two or four viewing panes Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows FILE TOOLBAR Target Document go UR Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces New Simulation a Opens the Choose the desired type of simulation dialog box This dialog box presents you with a number of predefined simulation examples Use the File menu instead of this button if you wish to open a new blank Simulation Probe Mode or Target document 2D 3D This toggle feature is unavailable when in the Target Document Open Opens any magine3D file from disk Save El
36. not care about saving the other open documents The first time that a new workspace is saved a new Workspace folder and Workspace file is created both share the same root name All target probe and mode documents that were open at the time of saving are also saved in this new folder RF B scans and RF Beam Cross Sections are not saved in workspaces By recalling a workspace magine3D re opens the document files and reconfigures the screen as it was when you last saved the workspace You can share workspaces with someone else however it is important that you provide them with all of the files that are in the workspace directory There will always be a minimum of two files a Workspace file and a Simulation document Workspace files are given the prj file extension This stands for Project Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 3 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc How Do1 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Create New Documents Simulation Target Probes Modes There are two main methods used to create new documents The first is to create a default Simulation document and then edit each of the individual parts Target Modes etc of that document The second is to create each specific document type individually and then insert each into the Main simulation document The New Simulation button creates a default Simulation document that contains default Target Probe and Modes The default target is a calibration step block T
37. purchase price 3 UPGRADES If the software is labeled as an upgrade you must be properly licensed to use a product identified by UTEX as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use the software Software labeled as an upgrade replaces and or supplements the product that formed the basis for your eligibility for the upgrade You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this agreement 4 COPYRIGHT All title to and copyrights in the software including but not limited to any images and text incorporated into the software the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the software are owned by UTEX The software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions Therefore you must treat the software like any other copyrighted material with the exception that you may install the software on a single computer provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the software Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 y UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual 5 DUAL MEDI A SOFTWARE You may receive the software on more than one medium Regardless of the type or size of medium you receive you may use only one medium that is appropriate for your single computer You may not use or install the other medium on another computer You may not loan rent lease or otherwise transfer the other medi
38. rotation is relative to the current orientation of the part The selected part is displayed in its new position after this button is pressed Reset to Origin Moves the selected parts origin to the Target View base coordinates Set Coordinates Explicitly defines the parts coordinates using the Define translation and rotation dialog boxes OK Adjust Part Location Confirms any changes already made using the Set Origin Rotate About Reset to Origin and Set Coordinates buttons as well as performing the move currently showing if the Set Origin and Rotate About buttons have not been used Cancel Adjust Part Location This returns the part to the position it was in before the Adjust Part Location dialog box was opened Define Part Type En Dejme Part Type Hare d Part Tl Shape ci Pat Pumie Shaper w Imporded kom DF Bauch Imooded kom SAT Matenal Siel Allows you to change the selected part s material shape and how it is combined with other parts Name of Part Specifies the name of the part This is the name used in the Target View Parts list box Shape of Part Specifies the type of the part Parts can be selected from the primitive shapes available in magine3D or imported from a dxf or a sat file Material Specifies the material for the part Combination Method Specifies the way the part will combine with the other parts in the target Insert this target into Inserts the modified target into any cur
39. scan View Yew Type I Zoom Rect Pit bo Verras This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar B scan Gate Allows the B scan gate to be shown or hidden Live Zoom Allows live zooming range and gain by dragging the mouse on the A scan view To use hold the left button down and drag left or right to zoom in and out RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Probe in 3D View Edit Probe Properties Flip Probe Set Probe Direction Up Set Probe Direction Down Set Probe Direction Right Set Probe Direction Left Grouping F Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Flip Probe Re orients the probe 180 degrees Set Probe Direction Up Faces the probe up within the view Set Probe Direction Down Faces the probe down within the view Set Probe Direction Right Faces the probe right within the view Set Probe Direction Left Faces the probe left within the view UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 138 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb larget Document 3 Imagine3D Target File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help Retieve target from Mew Simulation Select Part Help NONE Shi 0 054 42 406 0 000 Ready See also Target Docum
40. segments to the cross section EDIT PARTS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target View BAU Fi Tools for defining part properties Add New Part A Creates a new part to add into the target by working through a series of dialog boxes The Define Part Type dialog box Edit Part Shape and Material appears first If the new part type is one of the regular primitive parts the Define Part Dimension dialog box appears next If the new part type will be an Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor allows you to define the parts profile In a dxf or sat file import the file itself defines the part dimensions In each case the Define Part Position dialog box appears last to allow you to specify the new part s location UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 112 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Delete Part I Deletes the currently selected part Materials Table day Opens the Material Properties Table so that you can edit or add materials Define Part Dimensions SA If the selected part is one of the standard primitive shapes such as a block this button opens a dialog box that allows you to change the size of the standard dimensions of the part The dimensions that can be specified for different part types vary Specific instructions will appear on the Define Part Dimensions dialog box according to the part type Debre Hart Daars Ender the danser of a doc
41. the Define Part Dimensions dialog box according to the part type Define Part Dimensions Hegh t Hep Uras JOE Cancel If the selected part is either an Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Define Part Dimensions button will take you to the Cross Section Editor where you can edit the profile of the part Dimension Definition Describes the part type and required dimensions Define Object Dimensions Specify each dimension Units Specify target units See Target Document Format Units menu item Define Part Position M Adjust Part Location Se Din le BEE em Ro Rola atout oser JO dm Fesat to Din Set Coordinates teo coa Opens a dialog box that allows the part to be moved relative to the drawing s origin hence relative to other parts as well rotated relative to the axes of the target drawing or rotated relative to the axes of the selected part Set Origin x y z Sets the origin of the selected part to the specified x y and z values The selected part is displayed in its new position after this button is pressed UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 152 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Rotate About Rotates the selected part about an axis of the target drawing base coordinate system or relative to its own part coordinate system Performs the rotation about the chosen axis by the specified angle in degrees Note that this
42. the Text IS DO Vie We ee near ee 44 Produ a printed A Ge E GED Ge de EG Ou oi o een 45 REFERENCE cipal ai is 47 B SCAN DOCUMENTS eu ees eek eek ee ee eek eek eek eek eek nte 49 FILE MINUS sein Foelie esse dois i acute A9 VIEW MENU B scan Diener area 51 WINDOW MENU B scan Document ies se a u Sl EE SCAN WINDOW oirnn 52 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 j UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual CROSS SEC HON EDITOR asses assse ee Kees Nee es ee ese ee Se ee n ee se wei Gee Ne bw Ee Nee wee n ee 55 MATERIAL PROPERTIES DOCUMENT 22 22222200 2000a2000an0nanun e ER ee SR Rek Rae ER ee nen 61 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Materials Table esse sees sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR ee ee ee ee 62 MODES DOCUMENT essens san anna es ee ana na an ana ERNA Ee ed n ae ee Gee ene ese gese 65 FILE MENU Modes Document east 65 EDIT MENU Mod s Document an ae se osse Ge ee ee Ge oe n be ae de EN Ee aaia Ee 67 VIEW MENU Modes Doe sesse euere 67 WINDOW MENU Modes Dooie set ese eed ee anne Ge 68 FILE TOOLBAR Modes Document sies EE Re ER Ee ee RE Ee Ge 68 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Modes Document iese sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee 70 PROBE DOCUMENT ase ii sies oie ei oe ak an De Ee een 71 FILE MENU Probe Doen sessies ses else SN aan anna 71 EDIT MENU Probe Dosen esse on een EE ee oe ede 73 VIEW MENU Probe DPoaimenl 2 ee ee nee ee 73 WINDOW
43. the mouse on the display window or by typing directly into the grid to adjust the points The editor no longer automatically zooms the view to fit the cross section Target Document The list box now contains all of the target parts and indicates which are currently selected The Parts Toolbar and Edit Part toolbar allow easy access to commonly used functions Target parts can now be selected dragged resized and rotated using mouse clicks Surface Following A transducer s ability to stick to and align itself on curved surfaces when using a contact transducer has been enhanced Contact transducers can now follow almost any surface without jumping or losing contact with the surface Simulated inspections of curved surfaces such as boilers or tubes can be performed with little or no lift off occurring Surface following is not active when spinning or rotating a probe Label Line and Title Editing Labels and titles can now have properties such as position size and content edited rather than replaced A line s length position and color can also be edited UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc A Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Installing Imagine3D User s Manual eb Installation amp Technical Support Welcome to magine3D Ultrasonic Simulation Software Imagine3D 2 5 offers a large range of simulation options To help you learn most effectively this documentation system offers on line help topics tutorial movie
44. the target either longitudinal or transverse shear Make sure the modes document is reguesting that this type of mode is displayed inside the target WEDGE TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View L Set Coupling Depth Distance lo nleilace DI fo dom Edt Probe ee Inspection angle jA Wedge length L ja n oo o Set Coupling Depth Edit Probe Coupling Depth Ensures that the wedge is in full contact with the target by overlapping it a small amount Leave this selected unless you are experiencing difficulties Distance to Interface D Contact transducers use this distance to generate the size of the wedge Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 99 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Inspection angle A Contact transducers use this angle to calculate the angle of the wedge based on the target and wedge materials Edit Probe X sec Allows you to use the cross section editor to design a custom wedge shape Not all line segments will be able to be changed since some are determined by other settings on this tab This feature is useful to eliminate internal wedge reflections Wedge Length L Allows you to lengthen the wedge when steep inspection angles are being used that cause the rays to hit the end of wedge before they can enter the target If a zero is entered magine3D will calculate a reasonable value to use ELEMENT TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing V
45. the transmitter First add the forward modes that will reach the portion of the target you would like to inspect If you expect to receive sound from a direct reflection e g a back wall echo in a normal beam inspection select Mirror Back to Transmitter Direct reflection If you expect to receive the sound from a corner reflection e g a crack root with an angle beam inspection select Mirror Back to Transmitter Corner reflection 2 You can also select from a list of Predefined Modes that automatically configure magine3D for some of the most popular inspection configurations This is a fast way of configuring magine3D to display corner reflectors and multiple back walls Predefined Modes Normal Beam 1 back wall Normal Beam 2 back walls Normal Beam 2 back walls Shear Wave pulse echo Shear Wave pitch catch See also Modes Documents define the sound modes that should be displayed Page 25 Modes Document Reference Page 65 Modes Document Context Menu Page 70 See demo movie Selecting which modes to show UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 40 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Select a sound display mode rays wavefronts beam or pulse I magine3D can display sound fields in several different ways Rays are the default presentation because they are intuitive and robust Rays simply represent the sound field as a series of straight lines that leave the probe
46. time setting View Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that provide various zooming options and a button that splits the screen into four panes containing front top side and 3D views This toolbar also contains the direct view controls Parts Toolbar Provides quick access to a library of stock parts that can be easily dragged into a target Edit Parts Toolbar Provides tools for adding new parts and changing how they are combined with other parts Zoom Zoom In Makes the image approximately 20 larger UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 108 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Zoom Out Makes the image approximately 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to specify the magnified region by dragging a rectangle Fit to Window Automatically scales to fit the target and transducer in the window Show Coordinates Shows or hides the target orientation of the x y z axis by placing a red three headed arrow at the origin 0 0 0 in each view Show All Parts Displays the wireframe for all parts Shows all parts completely regardless of part combination type Grid Type Enables a vertical and horizontal grid on the selected 3D view Sets the grid line spacing FORMAT MENU Simple Editor Target View Units F Units Allows the user to set the units for the Target This does not perform a conversion from the old unit type into the newly selected units The number of the units in any pa
47. to allow you to specify the new part s location Delete Part Deletes the selected part from the target UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 142 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Copy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into other applications such as Microsoft Word Material Properties Opens the Material Properties Table so you can edit the Material Properties of the inspected part Part Position Edits the selected parts position using the Define Part Position dialog box Part Size Edits the selected parts size using the Define Part Dimensions dialog box If the selected part is a Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor is used to edit the part s dimensions Part Shape and Material Edits the selected parts name type material and combination method using the Define Part Type dialog box VIEW MENU Target Document Update Toolbars F View Point F Rotate d Zoom F Show Coordinates Show All Parts Grid Type Update Synchronizes all of the windows so that they all reflect the most recent changes in any other window Toolbars Allows you to select which toolbars are visible File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying and printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspa
48. to the target s surface Angle Beam Pitch Catch Generates a simulation with a step block a transmitter and a receiver pointing at an angle to the target s surface Blank Generates a simulation with a transmitter pointing down the Y axis but no target Longitudinal Positions the probes so that longitudinal waves are used for the inspection Shear Positions the probes so that shear waves are used for the inspection UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 132 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Contact Thode Ihe deairerl Fepie ot simulation Fe Edy D Sample Efu Immersion Selects an immersion probe This is the default screen See Choose the desired type of simulation default Full Editor Selects the standard 3D editor Simple Editor Selects the simpler 2D editor 2D 3D o gt Toggles magine3D between the standard 3D editor and the simpler 2D editor Open gt Opens any magine3D file from disk Save el Re saves any magine3D file type without prompting unless the file has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a filename and path Save Workspace p Saves the current workspace without prompting unless the simulation has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a workspace name and path Copy as Bitmap Ee Places a copy of the Simulation view on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into another program such as Microsof
49. transducer See demo movie Configuring a contact transducer UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 16 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Step Four Edit your Modes decide which modes to display The next thing to be defined in your inspection is the desired modes To edit the modes select Edit Modes on the Simulation document s main menu The Modes document extension mds tells magine3D which longitudinal and shear wave modes should be displayed It also describes which transmitted and reflected wavefronts should be displayed The requested modes longitudinal or shear are represented graphically just like the branches on a tree You have the option of starting a new branch at each interface where different materials come in contact By placing unique branches on separate tabs it is possible to simulate just one branch of the sound path or any combination of branches As an example you can separate corner reflector signals from back wall multiples that might be cluttering the A scan The Modes Document Context Menu provides quick access to most of the Modes document options Modes can be added to any branch using the modes buttons To use the preset mode subsets in magine3D just select one from the predefined modes pull down list Using the predefined modes will over write the current subset and any other changes you have already made The Apply All modes To button will insert the changes into t
50. view window appear 20 larger Zoom Out Fe Makes the cross section in the view window appear 20 smaller ie ee Fit to Window Automatically scales the cross section to fit in the drawing window Closed Cross Section With Closed Cross Section checked a line is used to connect the first point in the cross section to the last point thereby creating a closed polyline Shapes can only be extruded or revolved once they have been closed Extrusion Length This field only appears for Extruded Cross Sections Enter the extrusion length in this field This is the length the 2D profile will be extended along the z axis to make the part 3D Revolve around y axis at x Only appears for Revolved Cross Sections Enter the x value to be revolved about in this field The Cross Section is revolved around a vertical axis at this x value Revolution Angle Only appears for Revolved Cross Sections Enter the angle of revolution desired in this field Move Viewpoint Press the arrow buttons to change the viewpoint in the X or Y directions Cursor Location Readout Shows the current position of the cursor Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 59 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Imagine3D User s Manual eb Material Properties Document Define Material Properties File Edit Units Help Wi aber 1 504 1 000 0 000 A Steel 5 300 3 200 6 480 0 000 A Aluminum 6 300 3 160 2 500 0 000 A Morel 5 350 2 el 6 480 0 000 A Inconel
51. you can save time and make fewer errors Simulated B scans can show you how flaws might be accidentally shadowed by part geometry or unwanted mode conversions Simulated B scans quickly show you which of the selected modes are returned as the probe moves across the surface of the inspected part After generating a B scan you can save it as a Winspect file This allows you to use Winspect software for side by side comparison of the simulated B scan with the real inspection B scan Winspect is data acquisition and imaging software for NDE Visit our Web site www utex com for a complete product description Communicate your plans to customers and inspection team Imagine3D offers printed reports with simulated A scans B scans and raytracing to provide the tools that you can use to better communicate with your inspection team and customers If fixturing is required magine3D reports can list the probe angles spacing and water path dimensions needed for fabrication You can copy text and graphics to the clipboard for pasting into other applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel A fully documented report can be created in a matter of minutes See demo movie Previewing how a report will print See demo movie Copying to the clipboard Train others in ultrasonic theory Imagine3D makes it simple to demonstrate that by exceeding critical angles longitudinal and shear waves cease to be generated Students can be asked to demonstrat
52. 00 a 40 000 40 000 40 200 40 300 _ L 160 000 B eooo pao I When an arc has been selected as the segment type you can set various attributes of the segment using the Define Arc Button Choose the arc s radius center and the direction of travel 12 188 4 396 1 264 0 000 See also Vertex Pairs Page 57 Define Arc Page 58 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 57 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Define Arc x Enter arc radius 10 Choose arc center 10 000 0 010 10 000 0 010 Select part of arc to keep f Da from first to second paint CCV from first to second point Apply Help Arc Radius Enter the radius of the segment Arc Center Choose to have the arc center below Option 1 with a negative Y value or above the vertices Option 2 with a positive value The X value of the center is half of the distance between the two vertices Select part of arc to keep Depending on the arc center selecting the clockwise or counter clockwise direction will have different effects Selection of what part of an arc to keep anow direction indicates clockwise or countercloc kwise P Vertex point r Arc radius See also Vertex Pairs Page 57 Segment Type Page 56 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 58 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Zoom In R Makes the cross section in the
53. 2 See demo movie Organizing groups of modes on subset tabs See demo movie Simulating critical angles See demo movie Advanced features of the modes document See demo movie Selecting which modes to show Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 25 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Simple 2D Editor Probes Modes and Raytracing View The Simple View Editor provides the main elements of magine 3D limited to a simpler x y plane case The simple editor reduces some of the flexibility of the main magine3D editor in return for a simplified interface This gives clarity for novice users The Simulation document retains changes made in either mode Settings for the Simulation document are not lost when you switch between editors the inspection remains the same The difference between two identical Simulation documents one in Full Edit mode and the other in Simple Edit mode is what you are allowed to change while using each editor To use the 2D editor you can create a new default simulation and choose the Simple Editor or you can switch from a 3D simulation to the simple editor using the Switch 2D 3D button on the Main toolbar The simple editor has 4 windows A Scan view Raytracing view edit Modes and edit Probe contained in the one window The Modes and Probe windows can be hidden using the hide and show buttons on the View toolbar Essential tools are available in the Simple editor while m
54. 2 WINDOW MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse esse sees ee ee ees see see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR ER ee ee ee ee 93 FILE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RR ee ee ee ee 93 VIEW TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sees ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RR ee ee ee ee 96 PROBE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW e ee esse sees ese see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE ee ee ee ee 97 MAIN VIEWS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW ees sesse see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 98 CONTACT IMMERSION TAB Immersion Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View 98 CONTACT IMMERSION TAB Contact Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View 99 WEDGE TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW iese sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 99 ELEMENT TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 100 LOCATION TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW eise sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee 101 VIEW CONTROL BAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW ees esse sesse esse see ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RE EE Ee 101 IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW esse esse esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 102 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Edit
55. 3D report consisting of the Simulation view current configuration date and filename Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D EDIT MENU Simulation Document Linda Chrl 2 Redo trit Copy as Bitmap Ckrl HC Copy as Text CkrlET Target Transmitter Receiver Hades Material Properties Set Immersion Material User Goordinates Delete All Labels Printer Comment Undo Reverses the last Probe move performed Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 119 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Redo Reverses the last undo Copy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as a picture into other applications such as Microsoft Word Copy as Text Places the text description of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as unformatted text into reports or e mail messages Target Opens the target documents so you can modify your Target properties Transmitter Opens the probe document so you can modify your Transmitter properties Receiver
56. 42 Ray Time I ncrement The time increment for Time to end Rays at is set here Set Pulse Animation Limits Only displayed when mode is Draw As Pulse Turns pulse animation limits on and off Pulse Animation Limits When draw as a pulse is selected you may set the start and end times of the animation loop Start Time Time to start plotting the pulse for animation loop End Time Time to stop plotting the pulse for animation loop UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 126 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Set A scan Time Window Gain Factor 1 59503 dE 400077 Rectification None RF Digitizer Window Start la Length 50 End 50 Sampling jon Bun Time Distance Material Apply Help ware fe Pe pa Ford Shen Digitizer Window Start Time sets the start time of the A scan window Length sets the width of the A scan window End Time sets the end time of the A scan window Time Increment sets the sampling rate as if it were a digitizer Gain Factor sets gain by a multiplication factor Example X2 X100 dB s sets gain in dB Example 6dB 50dB Rectification displays data in rectified Video mode X Axis Time the X axis is calibrated in microseconds Distance the X axis is calibrated in the selected units for any given material Material selects the material for distance conversion of the X axis Long uses the longitudi
57. 6 000 3 000 6 480 0 000 A Plexiglass 2 FUL 1 400 1 180 0 000 A Palpstyrene 2 350 1 180 1 056 0 000 Heavy Wa 1 425 1 100 0 000 Velocity Units mm 4 user Attenuation Units dB mn Lancel This is a list of materials from which you may construct targets You may add your own new materials or edit the existing materials The main table has a context menu that can be reached by right clicking on a material in the table See also Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values Page 29 Materials Table Context Menu Page 62 File menu Allows you to save and recall Material Properties tables from disk Open Table Recalls a Material Properties table from disk Save Table Saves a previously opened Material Properties table to disk using its original name Save Table As Saves a new Material Properties table to disk with a name you have chosen Open Default Table Recalls the default Material Properties table from disk This table will be used in any new Simulation or Target document Save As Default Table Saves the currently open Material Properties table as the default table Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 61 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb imagine3D User s Manual Edit menu Allows for the creation or editing of materials in a materials properties table Add New Material Adds a new or modified material to the Material Properties Table Edit Material Provi
58. B Rectification displays data in rectified Video mode X Axis Time the X axis is calibrated in microseconds Distance the X axis is calibrated in the selected units for any given material Material selects the material for distance conversion of the X axis Long uses the longitudinal velocity of the material for distance conversion Shear uses the shear velocity of the material for distance conversion UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 90 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Define Beam Profile Format Menu Beam Characteristics xj Specify the plane in the coordinate system of the probe to generate the field in plane C Y Z plane Resolution of calculated field In wavelengths ne Calculation Quality Better Faster cence Help Specify the plane determines the 2D plane on which the beam profile will be calculated and displayed Resolution of the calculated field specify in wavelengths how resolved the beam profile should be calculated Increasing the resolution by two increases the calculation time by four Calculation quality selecting better uses a higher quality beam model that shows diffraction better than selecting faster TOOLS MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View Show Pulse Animation Move Probes Create Beam Frofile Show Pulse Animation Runs a pulse animation showing sound propagation moving forward in time Move Probes
59. E O o O ROO TO A o EE ae ie OE DE 3D text label ese ek ee Re RE ER Re REK EER ER Re RE REK ee Ke 3D text UIE sessie AE SE N GE GE GE Ee AR N annotation text RE RE RE RE RE Re RE Re Re RE ER Re ee A scan view displayi nE AE OE NE EK attenuation seke eke REK ER ER RE Re REK AR RE RE KAR Re RE ER Ke EA back wall multipleS seke RR EE EER RR EE ER RR REGEER ef Tale Le de Ge rana eel AA N N B scan B scan Documents sesse ee Re Re Ke Re KAR RE Ke RR nn center fredUeNCV ee RE RRR RE RRRR EER R RR EE ER RR EER ER RE Complexity limits TO ee RE RR RR EE RR RR EER RR KEER RE contact transducerF ses es eek Re RE RE RE Re Ke ee contact transducers ses ese Re EER ER RE Re Ke ee corner reflectOF see Re EE Re ER REK ER RE Re REK ER RE ee create new documents sesse Rek ee KERK ER REK ee ee Create targets susi acia Cross Section EditOF sesse esse ees eek e ek ee ee ee nos CUFSOF YPES ne een default Simulation document sees ese eek Ee Ee e display mode D AS ie O In oe ie eee ie Document Types VEL TE eeepc dragging handleS seke RR EE EER RR RE ERK RR EER EER dual element transducers eens e ER E RR EER element shape nen element size nee o AAA TOCA ele indi Getting started ei dia BDEOVEradE zn immersion transduCcerF sessies ekke Ek EER EE EE 24 import CAD drawingS iese RR ER ee e EE EER RR RR ee e import or edit a 2D dxf ees ee RR RR EE RR RR
60. Ee 148 PARTS TOOLBAR TI ED Var een nn rer 149 EDIT PARTS TOOLBAR Target DOCUMENT een 150 VIEW CONTROL BAR Target Document sesse ss ss se ee ee ee ee ee RR RE EE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AA RR ER RR RE Ee ee 154 IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Target Document sesse esse sesse se esse ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR RE EE EE 155 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Target Document ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee RR RE ee Ee 155 Ss Ane Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 111 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Imagine3D User s Manual eb END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc UTEX End User License Agreement agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and UTEX for the UTEX software product identified above magine3D and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation software By installing copying or otherwise using the software you agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement please do not install or use the software SOFTWARE LI CENSE The software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The software is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LI CENSE This agreement grants you the following rights a Software Use UTE
61. Fredy hirkapa E Hawe Beira Cuad CAP MM SA Displays whether magine3D is Ready or Busy the task currently being performed and help text when the cursor moves over a button Workspace Name Area Displays the name of the current workspace Beam calculation Area Displays current status of beam calculations UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 136 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 ab RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU 3D View View Type E bom Rat Fit ho Verder PEPE F Edit Target Edit Transmitter Edit Pareier Edit Modes Edit Material Properties Set Indiers Materia PF Sound Display Properties This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Delete Title Allows you to delete the selected title Properties of lines labels and titles Allows you to change the size orientation and color of selected titles labels and lines RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Text View View Type F Copy to Clipboard Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Copy to Clipboard Copies the text window to the Windows Clipboard for pasting into external documents Microsoft Word etc Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 137 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc t imagine3D User s Manual RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU A
62. MENU Probe Document series ses ed Sas in bie ae be dee be ie ea be OO oe ie 73 EE TOOLBAR Frobe DOCU sis SS ee 74 ULTRASONICS TAB Probe Doc hentai ae a a a be EG GE 13 Beam Cross Section SOUD soe eiii euere ee Ee EN EE Ge Ee 76 RF Beam Cross Section Window ss ee ee EE ee ee ee AA EE EE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AA RR RR Ee ee ee 71 WEDGE COUPLING TAB Immersion Probe Document sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee RE Ee ee ee ee 79 WEDGE COUPLING TAB Wedge Probe Document iese ss ss es ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 79 ELEMENT FSB RO Doctum it ss een EG oe 80 LOCATION TAB Probe Document ea een 81 SIMPLE EDITOR EE N EE 83 FILE MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW ees sesse see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ede RR RR ee ee ee ee 84 EDIT MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RR ee ee ee ee 85 VIEW MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW esse ee ee see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RR ee ee ee ee 86 FORMAT MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sees ee ee ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE ee ee ee ee 88 TOOLS MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RR Ee ee ee ee 91 BEHAVIOR MENU Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW sesse sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 9
63. New Simulation a Opens the Choose the desired type of simulation dialog box This dialog box presents you with a number of predefined simulation examples Use the File menu instead of this button if you wish to open a new blank Simulation Probe Mode or Target document 2D 3D o This toggle feature is unavailable when in the Modes Document Open Opens any magine3D file from disk Save El Re saves any magine3D file type without prompting unless the file has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a filename and path m Save Workspace p Saves the current workspace without prompting unless the simulation has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a workspace name and path Copy as Bitmap Eei Places a copy of the Simulation view on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into another program such as Microsoft Word UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 68 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Print 5 Prints an magine3D simulation report as it appears when using Print Preview Other Actions on the Modes Document Add New Subset Adds a new subset tab so that you can group related modes together for increased clarity See demo movie Organizing groups of modes on subset tabs Get Modes From Extracts the modes from any currently open Simulation document so that they may be edited or inserted into a different Simulation document This is good
64. OR EDITED TN Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb TABLE OF CONTENTS RELEASE NOTES oues oes e sed eo dees Dee ie oet eend et ie ei vi od es ee oe ed eg ns 1 What s New O AS 2 RE cre OE IE OE EE EE EE 3 Whats Changed in Vers io ae ee EE EN AE ee ee ER EE 4 INSTALLINO consent iio add 5 Installation Technical Support zes einen ae un 1 TS a A A A 7 WHAT CAN IDEE GESE ESE SE EN GIE we n GN GE GE dee Ou ORE Re Ee Gee iina 9 GETIING STARTED cuota ee de dun ee se ou ee en ee N ae N cdes 13 MN taticd OIE a EE ED EE erlebe 15 MAIN COMPONENTS sosa dasse aub en deu ie id oo ed ond ee N ao n oi ew ea ee do 19 Overview of Different Document Types ep EE de eu 21 Simulation Documents Define your inspection iss sesse ee ee ee ee RR Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material sesse sesse ee ee EE EE ee ee 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and recelVer iese ss ss sesse ee ee ee RR EE ee ee ee ee RR RE ee ee 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed ccccccooononononononcncnonononononononnnananonannnnos 25 Simple 2D Editor Probes Modes and Raytracing VIEW iese sesse sees sees see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ER EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 26 Simple LCDI Eor Tail Vie Wie EE REG Ee eN er eh 27 B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance ese 28 Material Properties Table Edit material velocity den
65. Opens the probe document so you can modify your Receiver properties Modes Opens the Modes document so you can modify the Modes Properties Material Properties Opens the Material Properties table so you can edit the Material Properties of the inspected part Set Immersion Material Allows the user to set the immersion material for the current simulation User Coordinates Deire translation and robak om Dele a coudes system Los e Update button to ofhogonsics E Transation H p a b m E m om Bees ER ELE EET EP EER EE EE Fr FI EE Y As If fi lo Zr a Translation allows you to relocate the origin of the coordinate system X Y and Z each contain three vector values that allow you to point each axis in a new direction All coordinate displays will be calculated relative to the new origin and axis orientations Delete All Labels Deletes all 3D and 2D text labels UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 120 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Printer Comment Text entered here will appear on printed reports just below the header information Pruner aoe Entes a comment sieng This comment vd appaa af the top of the of ther dador Lise Orb rier lo add mora thar cou bere Update Save Layout F Load Layout Toolbars d view Type ler Point F Rotate Zoom Scaling and Grid d Show Goordinabes Render Render Mode Render L
66. Part Type dialog box Select either Revolved Cross section or Extruded Cross section as the part s shape Step Three Open the text file in the Cross Section Editor The Cross Section Editor will appear Select the File Open menu item Select Text Cross Section txt as the File type Choose to open your text file of points The new points of the profile will appear in the Editor Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 37 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Step Four Define other part parameters The extrusion length or the revolution angle as well as the part s position in the Define Part Position dialog box need to be specified before you can view the final product This is the completed revolved cross section in the target editor 3 Imagine3D TertXsecTarget trg E jol xj File Edit Wem Format Tools Behavior Window Help ao SA SAD mi TextxsecTarget trg Retriewe target from Mew Simulation Y Select Part Help Rewvolved cross section 1 E cpi 2819 5 304 0 946 Grid size 5 cm ep 2 Tit i i Hays colored by generation e Ready Workspace Mame Select Pulse Echo or Pitch Catch Imagine3D supports both Pulse Echo and Pitch Catch ultrasonic methods The default mode is Pulse Echo Pitch Catch often called Dual Mode simply means that you are using two transducers one for transmitting and one for receiving Methods th
67. Simulation Software Version 2 5 35 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Create targets from imported CAD drawings Imagine3D can import CAD drawings in sat and dxf file formats Files can be imported by using the File Import DXF or SAT menu item or by selecting the SAT or DXF checkboxes in the Define Part Type dialog box when a new part is added If you have 3D CAD drawings your drawing is imported as 3D solids from either dxf or sat files 3D shapes contained in dxf files must be drawn as 3D faces or 3D volumes enclosed by a mesh 3D solids contained in sat files are already fully constructed and are usually imported without any problems If you have 2D cross section drawings your dxf files are imported and extruded or revolved into 3D solids Cross sections in dxf files must be drawn as a closed polyline See Setup a DXF file for Import into Imagine3D below In all cases the dxf file should contain only one object at a time dxf files are generated by popular packages such as AutoCAD and TurboCad as well as by many vector based drawing packages such as Corel Draw and Micrografix Most CAD packages have some form of dxf exporting capability sat files are generated by AutoCAD and TurboCad or any other vendor that has licensed the ACIS solid modeling engine from Spatial Technologies See demo movie Creating targets from dxf and sat files Setup a DXF file for Import into Imagine3D
68. The Edit Parts toolbar provides tools for defining the parts in two dimensions When editing the target is complete the OK and Cancel buttons return you to the main simple editing view The OK button saves any changes made to the target The Cancel button discards your changes 4 Imagine3D Simulation3 File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help ad ABS z2o Lancel Select part Help MONE 86 544 51 468 0 000 Rays colored by generation Workspace Mame See Also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values Page 29 Cross Section Editor Defines 2D profiles that can be extruded or revolved into 3D solids Page 30 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 27 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance B scans plot scan distance on the target versus all echo arrival times B scan documents are created when you select the Tools Generate B scan menu item fill in the requested values and press OK B scan documents only need to be
69. X grants to you either an individual or an entity a non exclusive non transferable license to make use of the software on a single computer If you have purchased a volume license then you may use the software on the permitted number of computers For example a 3 pak license allows you to use the software on up to three computers b Storage Network Use You may also store or install a copy of the software on a storage device such as a network server used only to install or run the software on the computers identified in 1 a over an internal network however you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer on which the software is installed or run from the storage device A separate UTEX hardlock key must be provided for every workstation where the magine3D software is installed A license for the software may not be used concurrently or on different computers Other than for reason of a machine failure and or hardware upgrading the license for the software cannot be transferred between workstations More than one person may use the software provided the software and hardlock key resides on a single dedicated workstation 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LI MI TATI ONS a Unless this product was licensed through an authorized UTEX reseller the software cannot be resold distributed or transferred to another party b Limitations on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not reverse engineer decomp
70. ak the 1 1 scaling 4 Select File Print Custom Scaling Scaling Enter scaling factor Screen i Printer cos Allows the target to appear on screen or print on your printer any scaling factor Screen the target on your monitor will be scaled accordingly Printer the target on your printer will be scaled accordingly Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 87 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Show Show Grid Enables a vertical and horizontal grid on the selected 3D view Grid Size Sets the grid line density Coordinates Shows or hides the orientation of the x y z axes by placing a red three headed arrow at the origin 0 0 0 in each view Increase A scan Gain Increases the gain of the A scan by 3dB Decrease A scan Gain Decreases the gain of the A scan by 3dB FORMAT MENU Simple Editor Raytracing View Units F Sound Display Mode Ray Color Sound Display Properties Set A scan Time Window Define Beam Profile Units Allows the user to set the units Sound Display Mode Color Rays Displays the sound field as a series of straight lines traveling away from the transducer Pulse Displays a single wavefront at any selected propagation time Wavefronts Displays the sound field as a series of short curved or straight lines that follow one another in the direction of sound propagation Beam Displays the full sound field ener
71. ar elliptical or rectangular You can also specify how the rays are to exit from the transducer surface You do this by telling magine3D to place any number of rays on the X and Y axes on the transducer edge evenly spaced or randomly on the transducer surface To open the Probe document select Edit Probe in the Simulation document main menu The probe size shape frequency and other details can be defined in the Probe document tabs To insert the edited probe into your simulation use the Use this probe to replace the button For Pitch Catch simulations the same probe document can be used to edit both the Transmitter and Receiver In order for the information for both probes to be updated into the Simulation document the values for each probe must be inserted Use this probe to replace the button with the appropriate transducer type selected transmitter or receiver Once the probes have been edited and inserted into the Simulation document the probe document can be closed without losing the changes made to the probes mi Transmitter for Simulationi Jal xj Use this probe to replace the Transmitter Help Replace this probe with the in from a Simulatiarr Ultrasonics Wedge Coupling Element Location Shape Focusing Frequency Bandwidth Circle Spherical E MHz Diameter Focal Length 100 Be Element wave type Longitudinal See demo movie Configuring an immersion
72. arget Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 How Do Create New Documents Page 35 How Do Configure an Immersion Transducer Page 39 How Do Configure a Contact Transducer Page 39 See demo movie Switching to pitch catch operation See demo movie Configuring an immersion transducer See demo movie Configuring a contact transducer See demo movie Viewing the beam cross section of a transducer See demo movie Grouping and ungrouping objects UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 24 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed The Modes document helps you to select which longitudinal and shear wave modes should be displayed during the simulation It also describes which transmitted and reflected wavefronts should be displayed Once configured the Modes document is inserted into the Simulation document In the Modes document the requested modes longitudinal or shear along the entire sound path are represented graphically just like the branches on a tree You have the option of starting a new branch at each interface where different materials come in contact By placing unique branches on separate tabs it is now possible to simulate just one branch of the sound path or any combination of branches As an example you can separate corner reflect
73. asy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar OK Inserts the modified target into your Simulation and returns you to the Simple Editor Raytracing view Cancel Discards any changes made to the target and returns you to the Simple Editor Raytracing view Drawing Area Shows the entire target as it is currently constructed from individual parts Related dialog boxes can be reached by right clicking in the drawing area Select Parts Shows a list of all the parts in the target A single left click on a name selects or deselects that part More than one part can be selected at a time This is useful to move multiple parts at the same time Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 115 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Imagine3D User s Manual eb Simulation Document 4 Imagine3D Simulation1 File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help BeZ UAS SAD 2 2 VERE SE Nail Ho a A AF E Simulationi 1 j spi I 47 3908 0 4317 SE gen SE Tilt lid Raps colored by generation Ready See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Simulation view Context Sensitive Menu Page 137 Text view Context Sensitive Menu Page 137 A scan view Context Sensitive Menu Page 138 Probe Context Sensitive Menu Page 138 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 117 UTEX Scientific Instrum
74. at use a Pitch Catch arrangement are TTU Through Transmission Ultrasonics dual element transducers and Tandem transducers same side inspections using two transducers To change from Pulse Echo to Pitch Catch click the right mouse button in any 3D pane and select PE PC If you have selected Pitch Catch and can see only one transducer on the screen click the Fit All Views toolbar button The receiver should now be visible as well Move the receiver closer to the target and click Fit All Views again This will restore the display so that you can more easily configure the inspection Whenever you lose sight of either transducer click the Fit All Views button See demo movie Switching to Pitch Catch operation UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 38 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Configure an immersion transducer Each time a new Simulation document is opened magine3D inserts a default transducer This transducer is a 5 MHz 10mm diameter 70mm spherically focused immersion transducer You can modify this default by simply entering the values that correspond to your own transducer s specifications To modify the default transducer in any Simulation document click the right mouse button in the 3D View and select Edit Transmitter Simulation Document 3D Context Menu If you are in Pitch Catch mode and wish to modify the receiver click the right mouse button in the 3D View and select Edit Receiver S
75. aterial It is advisable to select colors that are similar such as light and dark green so that materials can be identified regardless of propagation type Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 63 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Imagine3D User s Manual eb Modes Document i Imagine3D Modes for Simulation i File Edit view window Help A eE hi Modes for Simulationi 10 x Add New Subset Get Modes From Sool All Modes Ta Instant Update All NONE Predefined Modes All Subset 1 4 Addto All Label Subset 1 Apply this subset From E Pet Long Workspace Name 2 See also Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Modes Document Context Menu Page 70 FILE MENU Modes Document Hew Chrl h Open Chrl 0 Close Save Chrl 5 Save As Workspaces d Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent workspace Exit Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 65 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves a previously opened document to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save AS Saves the currently active document
76. ation date and filename UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 106 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D EDIT MENU Simple Editor Target View Add New Part Undo Cobre Redo Copy as bitmap ata Material Properties Part Position Park Size Part Shape And Material Add New Part Creates a new part to add into the target by working through a series of dialog boxes The Define Part Type dialog box Edit Part Shape and Material appears first If the new part type is one of the regular primitive parts the Define Part Dimension dialog box appears next If the new part type will be an Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor allows you to define the parts profile In each case the Define Part Position dialog box appears last to allow you to specify the new part s location Undo Reverses the last action performed Redo Reverses the last undo Delete Part Deletes the selected part from the target Copy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic o
77. bject and double clicking it Objects that are selected are shown in bold lines and have black mouse handles Ctrl double click allows you to select more than one object so that they can be moved at the same time Pressing the tab key changes the selected object No object can be moved or altered unless it is first selected Simple 2D View Editor A new Simple View Editor provides the main elements of magine3D limited to a front top or side view The four windows include A scan Raytracing Modes and Probe views The Target can only be edited in the front view Probe Reflections The probe front surface and the sides of the wedge are now reflecting surfaces that allow you to fully simulate probe and water multiples Internal reflections inside the wedge are also modeled Gain buttons Two new Gain buttons on the View Toolbar allow you to easily increase or decrease the A scan gain in 3dB steps Wedge Editor The Edit Probe X Sec button in the Probe document allows you to change the shape of the wedge using the cross section editor You may add and change certain line segments Wedge length acceptance angle and element size indicated in the Edit Probe dialog box are preserved Pulse Animation Ray propagation can now be animated continuously You may now specify time limits for the pulse animation loop I mporting of solids using SAT files Imagine3D now provides SAT file support using Spatial Technologies Inc ACIS solid modeling
78. ce name and beam calculation status View Controlbar Displays Rotate controls cursor position coordinates current Ray Color settings and the current Ray Ends time setting View Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that provide various zooming options and a button that splits the screen into four panes containing front top side and 3D views This toolbar also contains the direct view controls Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 143 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc t imagine3D User s Manual Parts Toolbar Provides guick access to a library of stock parts that can be easily dragged into a target Edit Parts Toolbar Provides tools for adding new parts and changing how they are combined with other parts Viewpoint Selecting these can set the user s viewpoint Top view of the target X Z plane Front view of the target X Y plane Side view of the target Z Y plane Rotate The user s viewpoint is rotated in these directions Rotate ha CW or press R g CCW or press ALT R Tilt g Up or press T g Down or press ALT T Spin 4 Left or press S F Right gt or press ALT S Rotation Step Size Each click or key press will alter the viewing angle by this step size 5 degrees by default Zoom Zoom In Makes the image approximately 20 larger Zoom Out Makes the image approximately 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to specify the magnified region by dragging a rectangle Fit to Window A
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80. city density and attenuation values Page 29 Move the probe around the target To move the probe you must first select the probe by double clicking on it or by pressing TAB until the probe is selected Selected objects are drawn in bold lines and show black dragging handles Imagine3D uses three different cursor types to indicate what motion will occur when you hold the left mouse button down to drag the selected object UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 42 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb To move the probe with the mouse place the cursor over the probe When the cursor changes into the Move Cursor press and hold the Left mouse button to drag the probe around your simulation When you place the cursor over the right drag handle the Spin Cursor will appear Holding the left mouse button while the Spin Cursor is showing will turn the probe around itself the probe direction will change but not it s position When you place the cursor over the left drag handle the Rotate Cursor will appear Holding the left mouse button while the Rotate Cursor is showing will rotate the probe about the probe s movement origin As the probe is dragged it will change both in direction and position The movement origin for any dragable object can be set using the Set Dragable Object Properties dialog box Behavior Object Movement Behavior menu item An easy way to move the probe left or right and up or down i
81. ctive to provide a right side view of the target Z Y plane Top View ta Rotates the user s perspective to provide a top view of the target X Z plane UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 148 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb PARTS TOOLBAR Target Document DBe2Q06cC FE Allows you to drag a selected primitive part type into a selected view Add a Block T Allows you to drag a block of any size into a selected view The default depth of the block will be 50 units into the view Add a Rod E Allows you to drag a rod of any diameter into a selected view The default depth of the rod will be 50 units into the view Add an Elliptical Rod Allows you to drag an elliptical rod of any diameter into a selected view Default depth of the elliptical rod will be 50 units into the view Add a Tube O Allows you to drag a tube of any outer diameter into a selected view The default depth of the tube will be 50 units into the view Add an Elliptical Tube amp Allows you to drag an elliptical tube of any x and y outer dimension into a selected view The default depth of the elliptical tube will be 50 units into the view Add a Sphere O Allows you to drag a sphere of any diameter into a selected view The default depth of the sphere will be the diameter of the sphere Add a Spheroid Allows you to drag a spheroid of any x and y outer dimension into a selected view The default dep
82. d Tube Elliptical Tube Sphere Spheroid Toroid Cone Extruded Cross Section Revolved Cross Section For descriptions of how each part type is added see Parts Toolbar Edit Target Display Lines The surface of a target may be made visible by wrapping it in a mesh default presentation or by highlighting certain features with cross section lines Add Horizontal Cross Section Allows you to select a Horizontal Cross Section by clicking with the Horz Cross Section cursor Add Vertical Cross Section Allows you to select a Vertical Cross Section by clicking with the Vert Cross Section cursor Add Cross Section Allows you to select a Cross Section by clicking and dragging with the Cross Section cursor Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 145 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Edit Cross Section Allows you to hide or show the target cross sections or target mesh using the Edit Display Lines dialog box BEHAVIOR MENU Target Document Object Movement Behavior Object Movement Behavior Allows you to set the move increments for both the keyboard and mouse for all of the different dragable objects found in magine3D Set Dragable ject Properties Select Object Deselecting Show Object hides the selected objects Keyboard Movement When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the cursor Keys Mouse Move Snaps When Snap On
83. d drag with the left mouse button Fit to Window pS Automatically scales to fit the contents of the selected pane Fit All Views Automatically fits the contents of all panes by zooming in or out Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 111 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual PARTS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target View meo 00 Allows you to drag a selected primitive part type into the target Add a Block al Allows you to drag a block of any size into a selected view The default depth of the block is set in Tools Set Target Depth Add aRod O Allows you to drag a rod of any diameter into a selected view The default depth of the rod is set in Tools Set Target Depth Add an Elliptical Rod Allows you to drag an elliptical rod of any diameter into a selected view Default depth of the elliptical rod is set in Tools Set Target Depth Add a Tube O Allows you to drag a tube of any outer diameter into a selected view The default depth of the tube is set in Tools Set Target Depth Add an Elliptical Tube Y Allows you to drag an elliptical tube of any x and y outer dimension into a selected view The default depth of the elliptical tube is set in Tools Set Target Depth Add an Extrusion m Allows you to drag a four sided cross section into a selected view The default depth of the extrusion is set in Tools Set Target Depth Use Edit Part Size to move vertices or add more line
84. des a dialog box where all of the material s properties can be set This dialog box can be reached by a right click on the materials table or from the Edit Menu Delete Material Removes a selected material from the open Material Properties table Set Default Material Sets the default materials used when creating new targets and wedges as well as the default immersion liquid for new Simulations Units menu Sets the length and time units for the velocity and attenuation ratios RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Materials Table Add Edit Delete Set 45 Default Material F Ray Thickness Ray Color This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Add Adds a new or modified material to the Material Properties Table Edt Material MateialName Material Type Densiy Aiferuation in dB mm Los CS e Viele in aa 1000 Longiudinal Colot Fay Thickness cae Material Name Assign a name to your new material or edit an existing name Material Type Specify whether the material is a solid liquid or gas so that magine3D can determine whether to support certain wave propagation Density Input the density of the material in relation to water Water s density is 1 0 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 62 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Attenuation Units Informs you of the units currently
85. ditor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance Page 28 Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values Page 29 Cross Section Editor Defines 2D profiles that can be extruded or revolved into 3D solids Page 30 How Do I Create New Documents Page 35 How Do Create targets using only Imagine3D Page 35 How Do Create targets from imported CAD drawings Page 36 How Do Adjust the viewing angle Page 43 See demo movie Assembling targets from primitive shapes See demo movie Creating Targets from DXF or SAT files See demo movie Creating targets using the cross section editor Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 23 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Probe documents help you specify the characteristics of ultrasonic transducers so that they can be inserted into a Simulation document Both transmitters and receivers are specified using the same document You are required to provide the transducer type center frequency bandwidth focal length element size and element shape For raytracing purposes you need to specify the sound wave type the number of rays and their pattern on the surface of the transducer You can specify that an immersion transducer should be locked to the surface of the inspected part at a given
86. e all of the collected A scans that make up the B scan These tools make it possible to solve the problem of echo overlap where quite often it is just a matter of choosing a slightly different focal length or probe angle See demo movie Viewing A scans and arrival times Model transducer sound fields for making transducer choices Imagine3D will simulate the beam profiles of transducers that you already own thereby allowing you to determine if any of them are able to do the job for a given inspection If not magine3D can help you determine the transducer you will need to order This eliminates expensive errors such as ordering transducers with focal lengths or beam spreads that do not provide optimum sensitivity or coverage The probes can be anything that you might have on the shelf or that you can order from a catalog The success of your inspection technique is aided by discovering how various angles mode conversions and focal lengths affect the simulated A scan signals A beam profile is primarily used to demonstrate the transducer s focus quality and the depth of field within the inspection part See demo movie Viewing the beam cross section of a transducer See demo movie Using the text view Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 11 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Simulate a complete ultrasonic inspection Imagine3Ds features can completely simulate your inspection technique so that
87. e at the following Leave this unchecked unless you want to place the transducer at an absolute position If it is left checked by accident the transducer would be moved to this location whenever any change is made to the probe Add Long ra Adds or removes a transmitted or reflected longitudinal mode to the tree just below the currently highlighted mode Add Shear Adds or removes a transmitted or reflected shear mode to the tree just below the currently highlighted mode Modes Tree Diagram This diagram shows a graphical representation of the modes to be raytraced in the simulation document Individual branches may be collapsed by clicking on the box containing the minus sign at the top of each branch You may right click Modes Document Context Menu on a particular Mode to change its properties or add or remove branches from that mode X Y Z Cursor Position Readout If the cursor is in a Simulation view Moving the cursor displays the absolute x y and z position of the cursor Dragging a rectangle displays the relative distance of the dragged rectangle in x y and z the diagonal distance and it s angle If the cursor is in an A scan view Moving the cursor displays the absolute A scan time and absolute amplitude of the cursor position Dragging a rectangle displays the relative arrival time and amplitude of the dragged rectangle Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 101 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab
88. e ee ee ee ee AR EE EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RE EE EE 134 PROBE TOOLBAR Simulation Document sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee RE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR AA RR RE EE EE 135 VIEW CONTROL BAR Simulation Document usssssssssnsssnessssseeeeeeeesenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennennnnnnn 135 IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Simulation Document sesse sesse ee ee sees ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 136 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU DY IN een neuere 137 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Text VIEW sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee Ee nn nn Ee ee ee ee 137 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU A scan VIEW sesse sees ees ee ee ees ee see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR EE Ee Ee 138 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Probe in 3D View occcccccccnnccnnnnnnnnnnnoocnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 138 TARGET DOCUMENT Pirro 139 FILE MENU Tarso DOCU 140 EDIT MENU Target Document sessies sesse eed see ee de be es ese oe GR EN ER oe Di le ee GR EI 142 VIEW MENU Target DOENE cotton ARE gede DO Dee deed ee be DA EE ed 143 FORMAT MENU Target DOCUMEN ss asses naeh 145 TOOLS MENU Tarzet Document se AR Ee dee ee ee ee 145 BEHAVIOR MENU Target Document iese sesse sees ee ee ee ede de ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee dd dee ee GEGEE GEE EE EE 146 WINDOW MENU Target Document nr anna eu 146 FILE TOOLBAR Target Docta caian 147 VIEW TOOLBAR Target DoEUmeRK seassssaesssss sesde sseeg ees ke ese See Ge oe soe ed ks OE Ee ee ees Gie ge de GAS
89. e see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RE Ee ee ee ee 111 VIEW TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target VIEW sesse se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR RR RE EE EE 111 PARTS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target VIEW sesse se see see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee EE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AR RE EE EE 112 EDIT PARTS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target VIEW esse sees sees esse ese see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee 112 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Editor Target VIEW sesse sesse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 115 SIMULATION DOCUMENT nis enden dro 117 FLEE MENU Simulation DOEANE ie Ee ren Die 118 EDIT MENU Simulation Dos hl eu 119 VIEW MENU Simulation Document sesse sesse esse sesse ee ee see ee ee ee ed dd ee ee Ge GE Se Rd ee ee GE EG GEE EE 121 FORMAT MENU Simulation Document iese se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re RE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AA RE EE ee Ee 125 TOOLS MENU Simulation Document esse sesse ss ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE Ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE 128 BEHAVIOR MENU Simulation Document ss sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AA RR RE ee Ee 130 WINDOW MENU Simulation Document sissies ie se n een 131 FILE TOOLBAR Simulation Document esse sesse sesse se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RE EE EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AE EE EE EE 131 VIEW TOOLBAR Simulation Document ees sesse see ee ee e
90. e their understanding of applied ultrasonic theory by using Imagine3D to simulate refraction reflection attenuation and the near field effect See demo movie Simulating critical angle UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 12 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Getting Started Imagine3D User s Manual eb Getting Started Overview Getting started with magine3D is actually quite easy At any time you can change the inspected part geometry transducer characteristics or sound modes to be displayed in the simulation view If you go down the wrong path you never need to start over from the beginning just change what needs to be changed The following sequence will get you up and running quickly Here are the five basic steps needed to get you using magine3D Step One Create a new default Simulation Step Two Edit your Target define the part to be inspected Step Three Edit your Probes define the transducers Step Four Edit your Modes decide which modes to display Step Five Start inspecting the target by moving the transducer around See Demo Movie Creating a New Simulation Step One Create a new default Simulation Imagine3D stores all of the components needed for an ultrasonic simulation in a single document called a Simulation document ray extension The fastest way to make a new simulation is to use the New Simulation button on the Main toolbar On clicking this button magine3D will display the Choose the desi
91. ecting line types Entire drawing segments can be selected inserted or deleted Click on the left margin Vertex pair number to select a segment Each segment is represented by a vertex pair Example the first vertex pair is shown highlighted row 1 70 000 0 000 250 200 20 300 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 200 The vertex pair values X Y and Segment type can be changed Pressing Enter updates the properties of the vertex referenced in the Vertex field You can create almost any shape merely by repeatedly changing the X Y coordinates and pressing enter Pressing Insert creates a new vertex between the previous and currently selected rows This new vertex can then be dragged on the cross section drawing view to a new location Pressing Delete removes the currently selected vertex from the cross section drawing area See also Vertex Pairs Page 57 Segment Type Page 57 Define Arc Page 58 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 56 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual Vertex Pairs Vertex pairs X Y can be added one by one to the cross section drawing area by entering the coordinates of the vertex Use Tab to move between the columns Y x 2 198 0 000 See also Segment Type Page 57 Define Arc Page 58 Segment Type You can connect vertices with straight lines splines and arc segment types Example 1 0 000 ID F 20 000 000 IS a a rr 20 300 140 0
92. elect plane to use to add series of Cross Sections First Cross Section At Specifies the distance along the axis perpendicular to the selected plane e g the Z axis is used when X Y plane is selected at which the cross section will be drawn Step Distance to allow between subsequent Cross Sections Last Cross Section At Specifies the distance along the axis perpendicular to the selected plane e g the Z axis is used when X Y plane is selected at which the cross section will be drawn Combine Parts Forces all of the individual components of a target to be combined to form a unified target by using each component s combine settings such as remove embed or attach This option is only available when Auto Combine is off Auto Combine ER When Auto Combine is active magine3D will combine the target parts each time a part is changed or moved For complex parts this combination can be time consuming To reduce your waiting time turn off Auto Combine Once you are done changing the target use Combine Parts Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 151 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Define Part Dimensions SA If the selected part is one of the standard primitive shapes such as a block this button opens a dialog box that allows you to change the size of the standard dimensions of the part The dimensions that can be specified for different part types vary Specific instructions will appear on
93. ent on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as unformatted text into reports or e mail messages Material Properties Opens the Material Properties table so you can edit the Material Properties of the inspected part Delete All Labels Deletes all text labels Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 85 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Printer Comment Text entered here will appear on printed reports just below the header information Printer Comment f x Enter a comment string This comment will appear at the top of the printouts of His simulation Use Ctrl Enter to add more than one line Update e Show Probe and Mode Toolbars b Zoom F Scaling and Grid d Show Coordinates Increase 4 scan Gain Decrease 4 scan Gain Update Synchronizes all of the windows so that they all reflect the most recent changes in any other window Show Probe and Modes Shows or hides the Probe and Modes windows Toolbars Allows you to select which toolbars are visible File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying printing View Controlbar Displays cursor position coordinates current Ray Color settings and the current Ray Ends time setting Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status View Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that provide various z
94. ents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Target Context Sensitive Menu Page 155 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 139 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab FILE MENU Target Document Per kr Open Ch Close Save Chris Save As Import DF or SAT File Export as Bitmap Workspaces d Frinik Ctrl F Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent workspace Exit New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves previously opened documents to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save AS Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Import DXF or SAT File Import Target File Impal Fia Typa Import from DF C wpa hom SAT 6 Name of part OHF ie 1 Malaia Ere Combination Methed Hede BEA e oe reed Part files created in different CAD programs can now be imported into magine3D targets SAT and DXF file types are supported The imported parts can be moved and raytraced in the same way as magine3D primitive parts UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 140 Uitrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb If the imported file is a 2D dxf file the DXF Cross Section
95. ents Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual FILE MENU Simulation Document Mew Ctrl M Open Chrl 0 Close Save Ctril 5 Save As Export Import F Workspaces Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent Workspace Exit New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D related file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves a previously opened document to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save AS Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Export as Bitmap Saves the current window contents to a bitmap graphics file bmp as 13D viewer file Saves the current simulation to a compatible file format with animations i3d Import Imports external Target trg Probe prb or Modes mds document files UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 118 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Prints an magine
96. ess of your viewing angle Properties of labels Allows you to change the size orientation and color of selected labels RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Editor A scan View oom Rect Fit bo Window Setup O scan Live Zoom Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Probe Simple Editor Raytracing View Edit Probe Properties Flip Probe Set Probe Direction Up Set Probe Direction Down Set Probe Direction Right Set Probe Direction Lert rouping Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Flip Probe Re orients the probe 180 degrees Set Probe Direction Up Faces the probe up within the view Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 103 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Set Probe Direction Down Faces the probe down within the view Set Probe Direction Right Faces the probe right within the view Set Probe Direction Left Faces the probe left within the view Pulser Window Shows the simulation type Allows selection of Pulse Echo or Pitch Catch Apply Applies the edited document Probe or Modes to the simulation RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Modes Window Simple Editor Raytracing View Add Mirror Bac
97. ettings with the settings retrieved from the selected Simulation document You can also retrieve a probe document from a file prb using the in from settings UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 74 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb ULTRASONICS TAB Probe Document Ultrasonics wedge Coupling Element Location Hays Location Define an angle of incidence upon the receiving probe Rays On CT anes hitting at greater than this angle will not be recorded az hits View B Total number of rays de eo 25 45 cal Location Selects the location on the surface of the transducer where the rays should originate On edges rays originate from around the outside edge of the transducer Evenly spaced rays originate evenly spaced over the transducer s entire surface On X axis rays originate as a line of rays only along the X axis of the transducer On Y axis rays originate as a line of rays only along the Y axis of the transducer On X amp Y axes rays originate in a cross pattern along the X and Y axes Total number of rays Sets the total number of rays leaving the surface of the transducer Define Angle of Incidence Limits the reception angle of the transducer so that it rejects any rays hitting the surface at an angle greater than specified View Beam Cross Section Generates a simulated beam cross section window that resembles the output that you might expect from a
98. f the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into other applications such as Microsoft Word Material Properties Opens the Material Properties Table so you can edit the Material Properties of the inspected part Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 107 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Part Position Edits the selected parts position using the Define Part Position dialog box Part Size Edits the selected parts size using the Define Part Dimensions dialog box If the selected part is a Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor is used to edit the part s dimensions Part Shape and Material Edits the selected parts name type material and combination method using the Define Part Type dialog box VIEW MENU Simple Editor Target View Update Toolbars Zoom F Show Coordinates Show All Parts Grid Type Update Synchronizes all of the windows so that they all reflect the most recent changes in any other window Toolbars Allows you to select which toolbars are visible File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status View Controlbar Displays Rotate controls cursor position coordinates current Ray Color settings and the current Ray Ends
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100. face then transmit or reflect at the interface between dissimilar materials Selecting Wavefronts shows the sound field as a series of short curved or straight lines that follow one another in the direction of the sound propagation The spacing between the waves increases or decreases in relation to the velocity of the sound in each medium This presentation can be quite informative However if the sound scatters off corners it may appear cluttered as the wavefront begins to spread To reduce this clutter restrict the number of generations presented when using the wavefront display The Beam Profile shows the sound field as a rendered grayscale image showing the transducer focus side lobes and near field interference patterns Ultrasonic beams are calculated using a summation of Gaussian solutions to the parabolic wave equation The Pulse display shows a single wavefront at any selected time A series of pulses can be animated to show a moving wavefront through the target select Tools Show Pulse Animation The width of the wavefront as plotted represents the actual physical pulse width in the medium Therefore faster velocity materials will exhibit a wider pulse width LL i MET i Rays Wavefronts Beam Pulse I magine3D allows the display mode to be defined in a number of ways The most direct is to select the display mode using the Format Sound Display Mode menu item Alternately the display mode can be defi
101. for copying Apply All Modes To Inserts the complete modified modes document into any currently open Simulation document or into a newly created Simulation document selected from list Instant Update All Any newly inserted sound mode is instantly applied to the Simulation document This will show your changes in the Simulation document as you make them This can be slow for complex simulations Add Long om Adds or removes a transmitted or reflected longitudinal mode to the tree just below the currently highlighted mode Add Shear Adds or removes a transmitted or reflected shear mode to the tree just below the currently highlighted mode All TAB Shows the entire tree which is constructed by combining all of the underlying subsets together Subset TAB Individual branches of an entire tree can be placed on subset tabs to help keep them separate and manageable These branches can be individually turned on or off using Add to All so that the returning echoes can be isolated It is possible to give each tab its own Label for example Back wall Echoes Just click the mouse on the tab text and type the new name If you press Apply this subset only that particular subset will be applied to the simulation AddtoAll When checked the current subset Modes are added to the All Modes subset Label Each subset tab can be labeled Apply this Subset Applies the current subset of modes to the selected Simulation document U
102. ftware Version 2 5 141 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Print Prints an magine3D report consisting of the Target view current configuration date and filename Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D EDIT MENU Target Document Unde ttre Reda Add New Part Delete Part Copy as bitmap _trl L Material Properties Part Position Part Size Part Shape And Material Undo Reverses the last part movement performed Redo Reverses the last undo Add New Part Creates a new part to add into the target by working through a series of dialog boxes The Define Part Type dialog box Edit Part Shape and Material appears first If the new part type is one of the regular primitive parts the Define Part Dimension dialog box appears next If the new part type will be an Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor allows you to define the parts profile For dxf and sat file imports the part dimensions are defined by the file itself In each case the Define Part Position dialog box appears last
103. gy as a rendered grayscale Rays by Generation the rays change color when an interface is encountered Medium the rays change color when a new material is encountered Mode longitudinal waves are shown in one color and shear waves are shown in another Medium and Mode the rays are shown in different colors for each mode type in each material UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 88 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 ab Sound Display Properties x f Rays Wavefronts Hay Display Mode Draw As Puse y Pulse Time 2d Color Raps by Generation Rar Time Increment 05 W Set Pulse Animation Limits Pulse Animation Limits Start Time jo End Time 50 Help Cancel Ray or Wavefront Select the type of sound display desired Ray Display Mode Show for all time rays extend out in time showing all modes in the Modes document End at time rays are set to end at the time shown under Time to end Rays at Draw as pulse rays simulate a single propagating wavefont Pulse Time Defines the desired time at which to plot the pulse This is only displayed when mode is Draw As Pulse Time To End Rays At Defines the end time for plotting the rays This is only displayed when mode is End At Time Time to end wavefronts at Defines the end time for plotting wavefronts This is only displayed when wavefronts are selected Color Rays by Generation the rays change color when an interface is encountered Medium
104. he File New menu item provides a selection of document types to create Target Probe Modes Simulation and Simple Simulation documents can all be created individually A new Target document is created completely empty A new Probe document contains default values for the probe which need to be edited A new Modes document contains a single mode from the probe A new Simulation document contains the default documents for each case above a default probe no target and only the first mode from the Probe The new Simulation Simple document is a Simulation document that starts in the Simple Editor and contains a step block target an immersion probe with the modes setup for normal beam inspection Create targets using only Imagine3D If you do not have CAD drawings your target can be constructed entirely within magine3D You can assemble targets from a range of primitive shapes such as blocks rods tubes spheres cones and cross sections These shapes can be embedded attached or removed from each other to form a combined solid geometry You can also draw cross section details using the built in cross section editor that allows you to specify line arc or spline segments These cross sections can then be extruded or revolved into 3D solids See also How Do Create a Revolved or Extruded Cross Section Part using a text file of points Page 37 See demo movie Creating targets using the cross section editor Ultrasonic
105. he Simulation document Once the changes have been inserted into your simulation you can close the Modes document without losing your changes lm Modes for Simulation1 Bile E Add New Subset Get Modes From Apply All Modes Ta Help Instant Update All Simulation d Predetined Modes All Subset 1 MF Addto l Label Subset 1 Apply this subset From Probe See demo movie Selecting which modes to show Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 17 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Step Five Start inspecting the target by moving the transducer around By this stage you should be able to see your target in the Simulation view on your monitor A probe should be floating in free space somewhere near the target If this is not the case click the Fit To Window toolbar button magine3D will zoom out so that the transducer and target fill the window You must first select the transducer before you can move it This is new since version 2 0 See Move a probe Double click on the transducer or press TAB until what you want to move is highlighted An easy way to move the transducer left or right and up or down is with the arrow keys You can also rotate the probe by holding down the shift or ctrl keys while pressing the arrow keys i Imagine3D Simulation 1 File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help ba di a E ET EE Ha 11 Aa TE E Simu
106. he window so that the target prints actual size on your selected printer To use 1 1 printing follow these steps 1 Choose File Printer Setup and configure your printer 2 Select View Scaling and Grid 1 1 Printing 3 Scroll your views to frame the area you want to print Do not zoom or size the window Zooming and sizing will break the 1 1 scaling 4 Select File Print Custom Scaling Sealing ee Enter scaling Factor Screen il Printer Cs Allows the target to appear on screen or print on your printer any scaling factor Screen the target on your monitor will be scaled accordingly Printer the target on your printer will be scaled accordingly Show Grid Enables a vertical and horizontal grid on the selected 3D view Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 123 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Grid Size Sets the grid line density Show Coordinates Shows or hides the orientation of the x y z axes by placing a red three headed arrow at the origin 0 0 0 in each view Render Rendering shows the target as a more realistic gray solid for easier visualization Render Mode With depth test The rays are allowed to be in behind target wireframe lines rather than always on top Surface and Wireframe The target is rendered with solid surfaces and the wireframe is left visible for reference Solid Surface The target is rendered with solid surfaces so that it looks li
107. idk Circe Spherical 7 E MHz Diametes Focal Lengi m x ha 70 ILonghadeal Element Shape Selects the shape of the transducer element from the list below Circle most transducers have circular elements and are flat or spherically focused Ellipse elliptical element shapes may often indicate an elliptical focus as well Rectangle these transducers are usually flat or cylindrically focused Element Diameter Enter the diameter of the transducer s crystal UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 80 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Element Focusing Selects the style of focus from the list below Unfocused Flat the transducer emits parallel rays Spherical the transducer focuses down to a round spot Cylindrical the transducer is a line focus transducer and focuses on one axis only with parallel rays on the other Elliptical the transducer has two different focal lengths one for the X axis and one for the Y axis Unfocused Diffracted the transducer s far field is approximated back to a point source that shows beam spread for the current element frequency and diameter Element Focal Length Enter the probe manufacturer s specified focal length rather than the calculated focal length based on the curvature of the element Focal lengths X Y Assigns the transducer s focal lengths in each axis This is only available when an ell
108. iew Contaci menerson Element Location h OZ Fan Focal rik Focused 70 Frequency Baredveatth A MHZ 100 4 Width Sets the diameter of the transducer s crystal Focusing Selects the style of focus from the list below Straight Rays the transducer emits parallel rays Focused the transducer focuses down to a round spot Diffracted the transducer s far field is approximated back to a point source that shows beam spread for the current element frequency and diameter Frequency Sets the center frequency of the transducer Frequency will affect beam spread and resolution Number of Rays Sets the total number of rays leaving the surface of the transducer Focal Length Sets the probe manufacturer s specified focal length rather than the calculated focal length based on the curvature of the element Bandwidth Sets the bandwidth damping Bandwidth will affect pulse length and resolution UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 100 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb LOCATION TAB Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View Cortactimmersion Element Location Place the probe at following location and ocean in the simulation EER EER wo EEN Probe Center Indicates the position of the center of the transducer in 3D space Probe Beam Direction Indicates the direction that the transducer is pointing in 3D space Place the prob
109. ighting Increase 4 scan Gain Decrease 4 scan Gain Update Synchronizes all of the windows so that they all reflect the most recent changes in any other window Save Layout Allows you to save specific views of your inspection so that you can return to them quickly later on Load Layout Restores a previously saved screen layout Toolbars Allows you to select which toolbars are visible File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying and printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 121 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual View Controlbar Displays Rotate controls cursor position coordinates current Ray Color settings and the current Ray Ends time setting View Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that provide various zooming options and a button that splits the screen into four panes containing front top side and 3D views This toolbar also contains the direct view controls and the A scan gain controls Probe Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that control the characteristics of the rays and how the probes are to move View Type Each pane of a simulation document can show content according to the view type you assign 3D Changes the currently selected view pane to show a three dimensional vie
110. ile or disassemble the software except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation c Rental You may not rent lease or lend the software to other parties d Support Services UTEX may provide you with support services related to the software Support Services provided you have contracted with UTEX for a support and upgrade contract or if you require support within the first 60 days of receiving the software Use of Support Services is governed by the UTEX policies and programs online documentation and or other UTEX provided materials Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the software and subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement With respect to technical information you provide to UTEX as part of the Support Services UTEX may use such information for its business purposes including for product support and development UTEX will not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies you without permission e Termination Without prejudice to any other rights UTEX reserves the right to terminate this agreement if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement UTEX reserves the right to request all original magine3D material including the hardlock key be returned to UTEX UTEX may also terminate this agreement if you fail to pay in full the agreed
111. imulation Document 3D Context Menu For immersion transducers you may choose to explicitly specify the Incident Angle and Distance to Interface This lock to Interface feature simulates the action of a squirter or contour following scanner When moved using the mouse or the cursor keys the transducer will stay aligned to the surface at a fixed distance fixed angle or both magine3D will resist any attempt to change the angle of the transducer or to vary the offset from the part surface See also Probe Documents define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Reference Probe Document Immersion tab Page 79 See demo movie Configuring an immersion transducer Configure a contact transducer For contact transducers you are required to specify the wedge material wedge size inspection angle and target material magine3D will calculate and set the transducer s incident angle so that the desired inspection angle in the target is achieved To modify the default transducer in any Simulation document click the right mouse button in the 3D View and select Edit Transmitter Simulation Document 3D Context Menu If you are in Pitch Catch mode and wish to modify the receiver click the right mouse button in the 3D View and select Edit Receiver Simulation Document 3D Context Menu The transducer when moved using the mouse or the cursor keys will stay in contact with the surface of the part Imagine3D will resist any atte
112. insert real world targets into the magine3D Simulation document Only one target can be stored inside a Simulation document at a time You can create targets by combining many parts together If your inspection target is made up of several parts just import or create them one by one to form a single target document that is a composite of the various parts There is no limit to the complexity of a target However keep in mind that the more interfaces and surfaces there are the longer it will take magine3D to calculate the surface of the target This delay happens only when the target is being constructed Once a simulation is opened the complexity of your target will have less of an impact on system performance The Material Properties Table is contained in the Target document so that Material Properties for each target component can be specified Target documents can also be saved as a stand alone file This allows you to reuse the target on another project or share it with someone else Target documents are given the trg file extension L Ine Target As Ede Yer Foral Took Bebe nde Help ae MEE S FIT tere AR GeeO9oe LED LAARA i Sea Part Hei deal par Para ah se pie ele ale ETE EE See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D E
113. iptical transducer is selected Cutoff Rays at dB Limits the beam spread of a diffracted probe to rays with amplitudes above this cutoff This is only available when an unfocused diffracted transducer is selected Element Frequency and Bandwidth Enter the center frequency of the transducer and it s bandwidth damping Frequency will affect beam spread while frequency and bandwidth will affect pulse length and resolution Element wave type Enter the primary type of sound waves produced by the transducer element either longitudinal or transverse shear LOCATION TAB Probe Document Ulrasonios Wedge Coupling Element Location E and onentabon in the simon Probe Genie Beam Diedion a EEN Probe Center Indicates the position of the center of the transducer in 3D space Probe Beam Direction Indicates the direction that the transducer is pointing in 3D space Place the probe at the following Leave this unchecked unless you want to place the transducer at an absolute position If it is left checked by accident the transducer would be moved to this location whenever any change is made to the probe Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 91 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc imagine3DUsersManual N Simple Editor 3 Imagine3D Simulation1 E Fie Edit view Format Tools Behavior Window Help le x 58 22 a Sar Transmitter Contactl immersion Element Location
114. k To Transmitter Color Thickness b Right clicking on a mode within the mode tree window accesses this menu Add Allows the user to add or remove modes below the currently selected branch in the modes tree The mode can be any of the following four types Transmitted Long Reflected Long Transmitted Shear and Reflected Shear Mirror back to transmitter Imagine3D will automatically return sound to the transmitter by adding the modes necessary to mirror the sound Direct Reflection Direct Reflection is used for normal back wall reflections because the sound is returned directly to the transmitter Corner Reflection Corner Reflection is used for angle beam inspections because the sound is first sent around an additional corner as you might experience when looking for surface breaking cracks Color Sets the color used for each generation when rays are shown according to Generation for display in the Modes Tree Diagram Thickness Allows you to set the thickness of the ray used when rays are shown according to Generation The options are Thick Thin and Hide UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 104 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Simple Editor Target View 4 Imagine3D Simulation3 File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help aes hes fe Simulations Cancel Select part Help MONE 86 544 51 468 0 000 Rays colored by generation Workspace Mame
115. ke it does in reality Transparent Surface The target is rendered with see through surfaces showing the inside geometry Custom Component Properties Hay Transmitter Recelver Spot Light Grot inkt 1 e Show CEW Fols 4 Depth Test Fi You can choose which drawing objects are shaded visible or see through Render Lighting You may change the number of light sources their placement and intensity Lighting E In general the default lighting is effective magine3D uses OpenGL for rendering If you want to change the lighting refer to an OpenGL manual for information on lighting UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 124 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual GB Increase A scan Gain Increases the gain of the A scan by 3dB Decrease A scan Gain Decreases the gain of the A scan by 3dB FORMAT MENU Simulation Document Units F Sound Display Made Ray Color Sound Display Properties Set amp scan Time Winda Define Beam Profile Units Allows the user to set the units for use in the Simulation view Sound Display Mode Rays Displays the sound field as a series of straight lines traveling away from the transducer Pulse Displays a single wavefront at any selected propagation time Wavefronts Displays the sound field as a series of short curved or straight lines that follow one another in the direction of sound propagation Beam Displays the full sound
116. lationi 1 Spi 47 3308 0 4317 Sb Tit Rays colored by generation Workspace Name F Ready See demo movie Using the text view See demo movie Viewing A scans and arrival times UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 18 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Main Components NA URN LL Imagine3D User s Manual eb Overview of Different Imagine3D Document Types 20 CAD Drawing in DXF Format 2D Cross Section Materials Properties Table 30 CAD Drawing in DXF Format 3D Surface Mesh Modes Target Document Probe Document arg Document 3D Solid Drawing in SAT Format 3D ACIS Solid exported from CAD 2D Cross Section Simulation Document Document Created in imagine sO Optional Required Imagine3D s Terminology I magine3D uses certain terminology to describe files and operations it can perform For example Documents Probe Target Modes Simulation etc are the sub components of a simulation These sub components can exist as individual files outside of a simulation and are therefore referred to as Documents The Simulation Document is the main file structure for magine3D It is referred to as a Document in the same way a file for a word processor is considered a Document Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 21 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Simulation Documents Define your inspection
117. ltrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 69 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Modes Tree Diagram This diagram shows a graphical representation of the modes to be raytraced in the simulation document Individual branches may be collapsed by clicking on the box containing the minus sign at the top of each branch You may right click Modes Document Context Menu on a particular Mode to change its properties or add or remove branches from that mode The right click Modes Document Context Menu is not available for the All Tab All editing should be done in the Subset Tabs RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Modes Document Add Mirror Back To Transmitter P Color Thickness b Right clicking on a mode within the mode tree window accesses this menu Add Allows the user to add or remove modes below the currently selected branch in the modes tree The mode can be any of the following four types Transmitted Long Reflected Long Transmitted Shear and Reflected Shear Mirror back to transmitter Imagine3D will automatically return sound to the transmitter by adding the modes necessary to mirror the sound Direct Reflection Direct Reflection is used for normal back wall reflections because the sound is returned directly to the transmitter Corner Reflection Corner Reflection is used for angle beam inspections because the sound is first sent around an additional corner as you might experience when looking f
118. mpt that you might make to change the angle of the transducer or to remove it from the surface of the part See Also What s New in Version 2 5 Wedge Editor Page 3 Reference Probe Document Wedge tab Page 79 See demo movie Configuring a contact transducer Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 39 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Enable desired longitudinal and shear modes Each time a new Simulation document is opened magine3D inserts a default Modes Document You can modify this default Modes document by adding or removing the longitudinal and shear wave modes that you want to see Right clicking over the Modes Tree in the Modes Document allows access to the Modes Document Context Menu This menu allows you to add and remove branches in the modes document The Modes Document context menu also allows you to define the color and thickness of the selected modes These are the colors Imagine3D uses when the Show Rays by Generation option is selected in the Simulation document a From Frobe There are several features that speed up Modes selection 1 For Pulse Echo simulations a fast way of getting modes to show up on the A scan is to use the Mirror Back to Transmitter Direct reflection and Mirror Back to Transmitter Corner reflection menu items on the Modes Document Context Menu These functions automatically add the required branches into your modes document to return the sound to
119. n Lancel See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 How Do Define a Ray s Color Page 42 See demo movie Working with the materials table See demo movie Changing a target s material Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 29 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Cross Section Editor Defines 2D profiles that can be extruded or revolved into 3D solids One of your options when creating a target in magine3D is to draw a cross sectional view of your part and then extrude it into a 3D length of your choice You also have the option of revolving it into a solid through a number of degrees Once the cross section has been drawn magine3D gives you the option of saving your work to a file You can then reuse the cross section elsewhere Cross sections are particularly useful for objects such as train rails and turbine disks The Cross Section Editor is used temporarily whenever you import or edit a 2D dxf file It represents the stage just before it is extruded or revolved into a solid The Cross Section Editor can be used to make small changes in the profiles You can also use the Cross Section Edit
120. nal object move your mouse over the new object and hold the Ctrl key while you double click that object When any object is selected black handles appear which can be used to manipulate that object The Probe handles allow the rotation of the probe itself or rotation of the probe around the origin The TAB key also allows users to individually select each of the objects in the view For labels and lines the outside black handles allow you to resize an object The mouse cursor changes to indicate what will occur when the mouse button is depressed at the current location Grouping Objects New group and ungroup buttons allow you to group the probes and labels together The groups will move according to the movement behavior properties of the object the mouse is over You may make groups of groups The ungroup button ungroups and deselects all the objects in a group A scan You can now turn the wedge delay on or off This sets the A scan zero point to either the surface of the probe or the surface of the wedge Dragable cursors have been added These correspond to the current propagation time green line or twice the propagation time blue line The cursors become active when animating a pulse or when you have asked rays to end at a particular time Also the B scan gate can now be hidden Cross Section Editor The cross section editor now uses a grid control to display and edit the points in the cross section You can edit the cross section using
121. nal velocity of the material for distance conversion Shear uses the shear velocity of the material for distance conversion Define Beam Profile team Characteristics j Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 127 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb imagine3D User s Manual Specify the plane determines the 2D plane on which the beam profile will be calculated and displayed Resolution of the calculated field specify in wavelengths how resolved the beam profile should be calculated Increasing the resolution by two increases the calculation time by four Calculation quality selecting better uses a higher quality beam model that shows diffraction better than selecting faster TOOLS MENU Simulation Document Show Pulse Animation Generate B scan Move Probes b Create Beam Frofile Show Pulse Animation Runs a pulse animation showing sound propagation moving forward in time Generate B scan Creates a new document containing a B scan plot of all arriving echoes as the probe is moved over the surface of the part You must enter the scan properties Motion Selects if the scan will be circular or linear Translation Direction Establishes the direction x y z that the scan will take Scan Distance Sets the length of the scan in selected units Rotation Center Establishes the center point x y z the scan will move around Scan Angle Sets the angle degs through which the scan will move Number
122. ned in the Sound Display Properties dialog box Format Sound Display Properties menu item See demo movie Switching between sound display modes Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 A UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Define a ray s color used to highlight the mode type medium type or generation To change how colors are used when displaying rays select Format Ray Color in the Simulation document Your choices are The rays change color whenever an interface between two materials is encountered By Medium The rays are assigned colors based on the target material By Generation Longitudinal waves are shown in one color and By Mode l shear waves are shown in another Longitudinal waves and shear waves are shown as By Medium and Mode color pairs which are different for each target material You can set how the sound fields change color based on whether a mode conversion occurs a new medium is entered or a new wave is generated The default color coded display setting is by generation because it guarantees a new color each time the sound leaves an interface The colors used when the rays are displayed by Generation are set in the Modes document The colors used when the rays are displayed by Medium or by Mode can be set in the Material Properties Table See Also Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Material Properties Table Edit material velo
123. nes the part dimensions In each case the Define Part Position dialog box appears last to allow you to specify the new part s location Delete Part cf Deletes the currently selected part Materials Table day Opens the Material Properties Table so that you can edit or add materials Edit Display Lines ido FE Mee er cance EPA Heip Cunend Number of Caces Sections ay N Add Serier of Cross Sectione ee ere Fest Dorien it lo Siep ho By default magine3D shows the target as a mesh surrounding the surface of the part For complex parts this representation can become complicated To create a simpler representation of the target magine3D allows you to define a series of cross sections of your specifications These allow you to show your target more clearly UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 150 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Display Line Types Show the mesh or cross sections Current Number of Cross Sections Shows the total number of Cross Sections defined Add First Cross Section Adds the cross section specified in the Add Cross Sections region at the first value along the axis perpendicular to the plane specified Add Series of Cross Sections Adds a series of cross section according to the plane first value last value and step size as specified in the Add Cross sections region Remove All Cross Sections Removes all Cross Sections Cross Section Plane S
124. nic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb PROBE TOOLBAR Simulation Document Had A 4m Various simulation operations can be selected End Rays at a Given Time HE Stops the ray propagation at a time chosen by the user using Advance or Retreat Rays toolbar buttons Start Rays as Pulse d Shows only the propagating wavefronts at a time chosen using the Advance or Retreat Rays toolbar buttons Show Pulse Propagation El Shows propagating wavefronts using continuous animation d Advance Rays A Increases the amount of time that rays are allowed to propagate A Retreat Rays Reduces the amount of time that rays are allowed to propagate Only Plot Main Ray 4 Shows only one ray emitted from the center of the probe Only Plot Received Rays Hi Shows only those rays that make it back to the receiver all other rays are hidden HT Group E All selected items will be grouped together so that they act as one entity when re selected E r Ungroup a All selected groups of items will be restored to individual items VIEW CONTROL BAR Simulation Document BET dle dl A A EE ee Rotate Buttons Each click of the arrow button will rotate the view about an axis perpendicular to the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Rotate CW click the e button or press R Rotate CCW click the Kl button or press ALT R Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 135 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc
125. odes is a quick way of building useful simulations by simply placing standard mode configurations on individual subset tabs Standard Configurations e Normal Beam 1 back wall e Normal Beam 2 back walls e Normal Beam 3 back walls e Shear Wave pulse echo e Shear Wave pitch catch VIEW MENU Modes Document Toolbars P zoom Full Toolbars Allows the user to show and hide each of the toolbars for the Modes Document File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status Zoom Full Resizes the Modes document so that all the modes are shown Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 67 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual WINDOW MENU Modes Document Cascade Tile Arrange Icons w 1 Modes For Simulation Cascade Tile Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Cascade or so they resize to fill the main magine3D window Tile Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows FILE TOOLBAR Modes Document FEE TEN Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces
126. of Points A larger number of scan points over a distance increases the resolution of the scan UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 128 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Show Probe Path Produces a line on the simulation windows showing the probe path Times Select start and end times for the scan Move Probes All of the Move Probe functions below are affected by the increment values specified on the Set Dragable Object Properties Dialog box Behavior Object Movement Behavior Move Up or press Up arrow Move Down or press Down arrow Move Right or press Right arrow Move Left or press Left arrow Rotate CW or press Ctrl Right arrow Rotate CCW or press Ctrl Left arrow Spin CW or press Shift Right arrow Spin CCW or press Shift Left arrow You can also move a probe by dragging it with the mouse Create Beam Profile Starts the beam calculation and displays a grayscale beam profile after the calculation has completed Calculation progress is shown in the status bar Add Descriptive lines labels and titles can be added to the 3D view Add Line Allows the user to add a line that appears to lay flat on the plane on which it was placed regardless of your viewing angle This is useful for placing index marks on reference blocks or for pointing to details using labels The color of the line can be specified using Properties on the Context Sensitive Menu Add Label Allo
127. oftware Version 2 5 97 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual MAIN VIEWS TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing View EET Front View Rotates the user s perspective to provide a front view of the target X Y plane Side View o s Rotates the user s perspective to provide a right side view of the target Z Y plane TOR Top View Rotates the user s perspective to provide a top view of the target X Z plane CONTACT IMMERSION TAB Immersion Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View Contactimmersion Element Location irorvertsice er Probe Type Two types of transducers can be simulated immersion or contact using a wedge Immersion Material The liquid that surrounds the transducers and target needs to be specified for immersion inspections UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 98 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb CONTACT IMMERSION TAB Contact Probe Window Simple Editor Raytracing View Lorna F Wedge Material Allows you to specify the wedge material This material and the target material are important since they will be used for calculating wedge angles Target Material Allows you to enter the target material This material and the wedge material are important since they will be used for calculating wedge angles Mode in target Specifies the primary type of sound waves that you want produced in
128. on Revove mound peirat OIE E Ji Fireckulion Angie degrees FET d See also Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 File Menu Cross Section Editor Open Opens a cross section editor file xsn or text file txt from disk Save Saves a previously saved cross section editor file xsn to disk using its original filename Save As Saves a cross section editor file xsn to disk using a filename you have chosen Edit Menu Cross Section Editor Undo Reverses the last action performed Tolerance MR Erim tha Inkrancs do ba sed n drang he pew E he Aima Cancel Defines the accuracy to which vertices will be placed Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 55 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Units Urit Conversion N xj Erte the under of The beget Ci krai vall bet raul bj Fee the umis Enke a Custom Wade Fries bo PETAT OLA cam DOEKE TOM NEE Oo ers Use this tool when importing 2D dxf files that have been drawn in different units than your current target For example a 2D dxf file that was drawn in inches could be converted into mm using this tool Define Co ords Uses the Define translation and rotation dialog box to define the coordinates of the part Segment table This is a list of all of the vertices and the segments that connect them together You can change and insert coordinates and conn
129. ood idea to select one of the least used 3D panes to display the A scan Sometimes this might be the top view or the side view of the inspected part 3 To display the A scan view first click inside the desired pane then click the right mouse button and select View Type A scan See Also A scan Context Menu Page 138 See demo movie Viewing A scans and arrival times Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 A3 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Select the Text description view To select the Text description view 1 It is often easiest to first split the Simulation view into more than one pane By dragging a splitter control outer ends of the scroll bars into the simulation you will split the views This will allow you to see the 3D view and the Text view side by side 2 It is a good idea to select one of the least used 3D panes for display of the Text view Sometimes this might be the top view or the side view of the part 3 To show the Text view first click inside the desired pane then click the right mouse button and select View Type Text The Text view uses three sections to describe the inspection 1 Center Ray Statistics only the physically possible rays Each time the ray encounters an interface a line of text is added to the listing in the Center Ray Statistics section This text describes the current material mode of propagation transit time distance traveled angle
130. ooming options This toolbar also contains the Show Probe and Modes Show Target and the A scan gain controls UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 86 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Probe Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that control the characteristics of the rays and how the probes are to move Main Views Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that allow you to view the simulation from the Top Front and Side Zoom Zoom In Makes the image approximately 20 larger Zoom Out Makes the image approximately 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to specify the magnified region by dragging a rectangle Fit to Window Automatically scales to fit the target and transducer in the window Live Zoom Allows live zooming range and gain by dragging the mouse on the A scan view To use hold the left button down and drag left or right to zoom in and out Scaling and Grid These features help you to more accurately place and measure objects 1 1 Display Scales the window so that the target appears actual size on your computer screen 1 1 Printing Scales the window so that the target prints actual size on your selected printer To use 1 1 printing follow these steps 1 Choose File Printer Setup and configure your printer 2 Select View Scaling and Grid 1 1 Printing 3 Scroll your views to frame the area you want to print Do not zoom or size the window Zooming and sizing will bre
131. opy as Bitmap Places a bitmap graphic of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as a picture into other applications such as Microsoft Word Copy as Text Places the text description of the active document on the clipboard so that it can be pasted as unformatted text into reports or e mail messages Set Coupling Depth Ensures that the wedge is in full contact with the target by overlapping it a small amount Leave this on automatic unless you are experiencing difficulties VIEW MENU Probe Document Toolbars F Toolbars Allows you to select which toolbars are visible File Toolbar Displays a toolbar with buttons that manage opening saving copying printing Status Bar Displays a status bar at the bottom of the screen that shows Help messages current Workspace name and beam calculation status WINDOW MENU Probe Document Cascade Tile Arrange Icons 1 Simulation w 2 Transmitter For Simulation 1 Cascade Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Tile Arranges all the open documents to fill the main magine3D window Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 73 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D U
132. or Raytracing VIEW sesse sesse ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 102 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Simple Editor A scan VIEW esse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 103 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Probe Simple Editor Raytracing VIEW iese sesse sees ees ee esse 103 RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Modes Window Simple Editor Raytracing View 104 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ii Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb SIMPLE EDITOR TARGET VIEW ees ee sk ee se eek Roe ER ee ER Re RR ee ER ee SR Re SR Rae ER ee SR Re RR ee ER ee EE 105 FILE MENU Simple Editor Target Vie Wi asses es sessie N besoe a a oi ee 106 EDIT MENU Simple Editor Target VIEW esse ees esse esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RE EE EE 107 VIEW MENU Simple Editor Target VIEW iese esse ss esse se ee ee ee ee ee ed de ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee dd dee ee GEE GE Ee 108 FORMAT MENU Simple Editor Target VIEW iese sesse esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RE EE EE 109 TOOLS MENU Simple Editor Target View eise sesse see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR RE ee ee ee ee 109 BEHAVIOR MENU Simple Editor TEA VE Wenn 110 WINDOW MENU Simple Editor Target VIEW ss esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee AA RR RE Ee ee ee ee 110 FILE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target VIEW sess
133. or signals from back wall multiples that might be cluttering the A scan Modes are easily added by using the modes buttons or right clicking on a mode branch Each branch or portion of a branch can be given a unique color or line thickness This makes it easier to spot a particular mode conversion The Modes document context menu provides quick access to most modes document options Predefined modes allow the selection of a standard set of modes Corner and direct reflection tools mirror the modes back to the transducer once you have defined the forward path Mode Properties can be saved as a stand alone file This allows you to reuse the Modes document on another project or share it with someone else Mode documents are given the mds file extension mi Modes for Simulation1 O x Add New Subset Get Modes From Apply All Modes To Help Instant Update All Simulation Predefined Modes All Subset 1 MF Addto l Label Subset 1 Apply this subset el Trans Long l Refl Long 3 Trans Long a A Refl Long See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 How Do Create New Documents Page 35 How Do Enable Desired Long and Shear Modes Page 40 How Do Select a Sound Display Mode Page 41 How Do Define a Ray s Color Page 4
134. or surface breaking cracks Color Sets the color used for each generation when rays are shown according to Generation for display in the Modes Tree Diagram Thickness Allows you to set the thickness of the ray used when rays are shown according to Generation The options are Thick Thin and Hide UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 70 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Probe Document i Imagine3D Transmitter for Simulation 1 File Edit View window Help o Sara S E Transmitter for Simulationi Use this probe to replace the Transmitter Y Help Replace this probe with the inf from NONE Ultrasonics wedge Coupling Element Location Hays Location Define an angle of incidence upon the receiving probe Hays On Ak Y axes hitting at greater than this angle will not be recorded as hits View B Total number of rays er MA i See also Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 FILE MENU Probe Document Mew Ctrl M Open Chrl 0 Close Save Chrl 5 Save As Import Beam Profile Workspaces Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Recent File Recent Workspace Exit Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 71 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual New Opens a new Ray Probes Modes or Target document Open Opens or finds a document This will open any magine3D rela
135. or to Create a Revolved or Extruded Cross Section Part using a text file Cross section documents are given the xsn file extension Cross Section Editor Y Ja 000 0 000 20 000 0 000 2 200 2 300 2500 2500 40 000 2500 40 000 4 700 40 000 4 800 40 200 5 000 5 000 as 5000 13 60 000 7 200 len nr See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 How Do Create targets using only Imagine3D Page 35 How Do Create targets from imported CAD drawings Page 36 See demo movie Assembling targets from primitive shapes See demo movie Creating targets from dxf and sat files See demo movie Creating targets using the cross section editor UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 30 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Workspace Folders save everything so that you can continue your work later Workspace folders are created when you ask magine3D to save your work to a workspace The information that magine3D saves in the new folder includes your current screen configuration and any documents that are open at the time of saving You do not need to use workspaces at all if you do
136. ore advanced functionality is hidden For example in the simple editor different mode subsets are not shown Only the first subset of modes available in the full editor is used in the simplified interface 3 Imagine3D Simulation3 l Ioj x File Edit View Format Tools Behavior Window Help a 2 re Ha aaa hal Simulation3 SINE FulseEcho Pitch Catch Probe Transmitter 7 Apply gt Contact mmmersion Element Location Immersion Immersion material Water 10 ed oe 40 os Workspace Mame See Also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D Editor Target View Page 27 Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values Page 29 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 26 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 ab Simple 2D Editor Target View The Edit Target button on the View toolbar takes you to the second screen The Simple Editor Target View This can be used to edit the target in the x y plane only There is an option in the Tools menu to set the depth of the target This will affect the depth of all the parts in the target A limited Parts toolbar is available for dragging primitive shapes into the target
137. our target by clicking on the part type and dragging the mouse over the area of the target where you would like to add the new part Imagine3D provides these four options for creating and editing targets e Assemble targets from a range of primitive shapes e Import drawings as 3D solids from 3D SAT files or 3D DXF file surfaces that can be generated using AutoCAD e Import 2D DXF files and extrude or revolve them into 3D solids e Select parts from a library of stock objects and modify them Once your edits are complete the edited target needs to be inserted into the Simulation document using the Insert this target into button This will put the new target into the Simulation document and the Target document can now be closed without losing the new information Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 15 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Step Three Edit your Probes define the transducers The next thing that needs to be defined in the inspection is your probe The Probe document prb extension tells magine3D all of the details about the sound source being used This document feeds information such as the transducer s focal length diameter and frequency to the raytracing components of magine3D magine3D raytracing and beam modeling can simulate both contact and immersion transducers of any frequency It also supports spherical cylindrical and elliptical focusing The transducer elements can be circul
138. ovie Copying to the clipboard UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc AA Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Produce a printed report Imagine3D provides a powerful print preview feature that displays exactly how the printout will appear There are three types of annotation text that may be added to printed reports You can add a 3D text label that tilts and rotates relative to viewing angle changes This text is ideal for labeling planes such as the front view because the text will appear to be lying flat on the front view surface when viewed from a different angle You can also add a 3D text title that does not tilt or rotate relative to viewing angle changes This text is ideal for object identification purposes because it always faces you regardless of the viewing angle A printer comment can be added so that the text entered will appear on printed reports just below the header information This text is ideal for adding administrative information such as prepared by or other project information See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 See demo movie Using the text view See demo movie Copying to the clipboard See demo movie Previewing a printed report Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 45 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Reference e 15 B scan Documents 1 ImaamelD barani Be NAS ma zca x Maro Transmitter 11 000 20 000
139. press S Spin Forward click the Kl button or press ALT S Tilt Buttons Each click of the arrow button will tilt the view about a horizontal axis on the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Tilt Upward click the gt button or press T Tilt Downward click the 4 button or press ALT T X Y Z Cursor Position Readout Moving the cursor displays the absolute x y and z position of the cursor Dragging a rectangle displays the relative distance of the dragged rectangle in x y and z the diagonal distance and it s angle Grid Size Readout Displays the current grid sizing in selected units UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 154 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb IMAGINE3D STATUS BAR Target Document Ready Workspace Mame Displays whether magine3D is Ready or Busy the task currently being performed and help text when the cursor moves over a button Workspace Name Area Displays the name of the current workspace RIGHT CLICK CONTEXT MENU Target Document Zoom Rect Fit to Window Alt F Show Coordinates Show Parts Edit Fart Position Edit Part Size Edit Part Shape And Material Help This context menu was designed for easy access to commonly used menu functions Many of these options are also available from the main menu bar Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 155 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc Imagine3D User s Manual eb RRA ERD
140. ray starting point and ray direction The following is a sample of the text Trametes n Center Bar Statistics donly the Bat esi al Hide Timus Lesgth Asqle at mi Water bang 0 0 to 40 1 LS dik A 000 raal Langs 10 150 te 12 713 14 920 33 090 z steel bong 12 719 to 15 248 14 320 33 030 pl Start Fad Starting point Direction o 1 000 1 000 4 2 725 21 671 10 000 0 133 0 3950 0 000 l 0 075 0 0 4 8568 12 500 10 000 i 0 46 0 655 0 000 0 043 0 043 q 12 004 0 000 10 0005 0 546 0 82 0 000 2 A scan Arrivals only the rays reaching the receiver Whenever a ray finally hits the surface of the receiver two lines of text are added to the listing in the A scan Arrivals section The following is a sample of the text A 5can Rerivale rage hit In Canararion 4 15 of ZE raya hie the receiver Arrival Times mg 20 59 std devi 0 152 fir 20 175 hee i oT aA Ped mr 3 Modes requested by user This section contains a description based on the current Modes document The following is a sample Bodies iroquested by user U le trou tie trenwsitker in Oster L is a Era amireed longirudinal ware Eros 0 in Seal Fis a reflerced Lowgitudinal vere from l in Feel dis s tramnitted longtudiral were trou in User dis a feflected lorgitudiral waa from D in Wa ar E is a ULIONEMIECEId shear wa from 0 in eel See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 See demo movie Using the text view See demo m
141. red type of simulation dialog box Using this dialog box you can select from a few basic simulation set ups You will need to make a few choices here e Choose between Normal Beam Pulse Echo Angle Beam Pulse Echo Angle Beam Pitch Catch e Select a Contact or Immersion simulation e If you chose a Contact simulation you can select the wave mode type to be Shear or Longitudinal e Choose Full Editor On selecting OK magine3D will create a simulation with the default target step block and your chosen probe s If you selected Blank no default target will appear The only thing in your new simulation will be a probe pointing down the Y axis Step Two Edit your Target define the part to be inspected To edit the target use the Edit Target context menu right click or the Edit Target menu item The target document will appear The target document trg extension describes the shape of your inspection part and the materials of which it is constructed The target could simply be a drawing of your inspection part which may or may not contain simulated flaws It could also be a drawing of just the flaw if all that you were interested in was how sound reflects from the flaw s surfaces A target is any assembly of parts You can control the part s material the way it combines with other parts as well as the part s shape The Parts toolbar provides you with the option of several standard primitive parts Add a primitive part into y
142. rently open Simulation document into a newly created Simulation document or to a file Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 153 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Retrieve target from Extracts the target from any currently open Simulation or from a file so that it may be edited or inserted into a different Simulation document This is good for copying Drawing Area Shows the entire target as it is currently constructed from individual parts Note that the zoom split windows and standard layout toolbar buttons may be used on this window Related dialog boxes can be reached by right clicking in the drawing area Select Parts Shows a list of all the parts in the target A single left click over the part name selects or deselects that part More than one part can be selected at a time This is useful to move multiple parts at the same time VIEW CONTROL BAR Target Document sich Spin Ti ale 700 25 221 0 000 EE A l Rotate Buttons Each click of the arrow button will rotate the view about an axis perpendicular to the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Rotate CW click the e button or press R Rotate CCW click the 4 button or press ALT R Spin Buttons Each click of the arrow button will spin the view about a vertical axis on the screen by the selected rotation step size default is 5 degrees Spin Backward click the g button or
143. round this 3D coordinate WINDOW MENU Simple Editor Target View New Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Split w 1 Simulation New Window Opens an additional child window allowing more viewing panes for a given target document This option is unavailable in the simple editor Cascade Arranges all of the open documents so that they overlap Tile Arranges all the open documents to fill the main magine3D window UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 110 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Arrange Icons All documents that have been minimized to icons are arranged side by side along the bottom of the main Imagine3D window Split Splits a Simulation view into two or four viewing panes This option is unavailable in the simple editor Open document list Allows you to locate and make active any open documents that might be hidden by other windows FILE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target View ae UR Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces 2D 3D o This toggle feature is unavailable when in the Simple Editor Target View VIEW TOOLBAR Simple Editor Target View The target views can be zoomed scaled and modified to suit the user s viewpoint Zoom In Q Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 larger Zoom Out A Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to drag a rectangle over a region to be magnifie
144. rt remains the same For example a 5mm square block will become a 5 inch square block when you change the units from mm to inches TOOLS MENU Simple Editor Target View Mirror ON Axis Mirror ON Y Axis Mirror ON Z Axis Add Part fe Edit Target Display Lines Add Part Allows you to drag a selected primitive part type into a selected view Primitive Parts Block Rod Elliptical Rod Tube Elliptical Tube Cross Section For descriptions of how each part type is added see Parts Toolbar Set Target Depth 12D Target Depth x Enter target depth Fo Lancel Sets the desired default depth to use when adding new parts Recreates all the parts in the target with the specified depth Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 109 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab BEHAVIOR MENU Simple Editor Target View Object Movement Behavior Object Movement Behavior Allows you to set the move increments for both the keyboard and mouse for all of the different objects found in Imagine3D et Dragsble Object Propertses Select Object Deselecting Show Object hide the selected objects Keyboard Movement When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the cursor keys Mouse Move Snaps When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the mouse Rotation Center The selected object will rotate a
145. s 2 da 35 CEKALA i i ICI Ha Ez AAA 4 k Spi 47 3908 0 4317 gen i Tilt E Rays colored by generation Workspace Name L Ready See also Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Page 23 Probe Documents Define your transmitter and receiver Page 24 Modes Documents Define the sound modes to be displayed Page 25 Simple 2D Editor Probes modes and raytracing view Page 26 B scan Documents A plot of all arriving echoes over a scanned distance Page 28 Material Properties Table Edit material velocity density and attenuation values Page 29 How Do I Create New Documents Page 35 How Do I Select Pulse Echo or Pitch Catch Page 38 How Do Select a Sound Display Mode Page 41 How Do Define a Ray s Color Page 42 How Do Move the Probe Around the Target Page 42 How Do Adjust the viewing angle Page 43 How Do Select the A scan view Page 43 How Do Select the Text description view 44 How Do Produce a Printed Report Page 45 See demo movie Creating a new simulation See demo movie Rotating spinning and tilting your viewpoint See demo movie Reconfiguring toolbars UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Target Documents Define your target s shape and material Target Documents help you to construct import and
146. s Automatically fits the contents of all panes by zooming in or out Show Probe and Modes In Shows or hides the Probe and Modes windows Edit Target Switches you to the Simple Editor Target View ETE Increase Gain ea Increases the gain of the A scan by 3dB Decrease Gain Fr Decreases the gain of the A scan by 3dB UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 96 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb PROBE TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing View Various simulation operations can be selected End Rays at a Given Time HE Stops the ray propagation at a time chosen by the user using Advance or Retreat Rays toolbar buttons Start Rays as Pulse d Shows only the propagating wavefronts at a time chosen using the Advance or Retreat Rays toolbar buttons Show Pulse Propagation El Shows propagating wavefronts using continuous animation Advance Rays Ad Increases the amount of time that rays are allowed to propagate A Retreat Rays Reduces the amount of time that rays are allowed to propagate Only Plot Main Ray 4 Shows only one ray emitted from the center of the probe Only Plot Received Rays El Shows only those rays that make it back to the receiver all other rays are hidden HT Group Em All selected items will be grouped together so that they act as one entity when re selected Er Ungroup m All selected groups of items will be restored to individual items Ultrasonic Simulation S
147. s sample simulations and a printed or PDF format manual Installation Imagine3D now has an Auto Run feature on the CD that launches a user interface All of the installation options are available through this interface You can view the training movies and the manual without installing Imagine3D The manual is provided in a PDF Adobe Acrobat format so that it can be easily viewed online or printed if necessary If you are installing for the first time please insert the CD and choose the installation option from the interface that appears f you are upgrading to Version 2 5 please install Version 2 5 without removing your previous version If you are installing magine3D Version 2 5 into a new folder location proceed with the installation Move your existing ray files to the new Version 2 5 folder Delete any remaining old magine3D Version folders using Windows Explorer If the magine3D CD does not launch automatically browse the CD and run Launch exe Support patch files will be available on our web site at www utex com Free yearly upgrades and support are available to customers who have purchased I3DCoverage For information about magine3D coverage please contact us at the address noted below Your Hardlock Key The Hardlock key is a small 1 3 4 x 2 1 4 hardware device that prevents magine3D from being copied and used illegally This device also known as a Dongal attaches directly to your computer s parallel port
148. s Inc 36 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Create a Revolved or Extruded Cross Section Part using a text file of points It is possible to define a cross section profile using a txt file The File Open menu item allows you to read in both txt and xsn magine3D Cross section document files The editor can import a list of the points from a Dt file The Cross Section Editor uses lines to connect each point The profile can be edited to use arcs or splines after import Four Steps to making a Cross Section Profile in magine3D Step One Create and save your text file Step Two Add a new part choose revolved or extruded Step Three Open text file in the Cross Section Editor Step Four Define other part parameters Step One Create and save your text file Using any program that will create a txt file enter a list of points The format is one point per line The x and y values must be separated by a space or tab Text File Format First Point X Value lt space or tab gt First Point Y Value Second Point X Value lt space or tab gt Second Point Y Value Next Point X Value lt space or tab gt Next Point Y Value And soon For example File Edit Format Help D DO oberen sum E OH A E on on Pin D Step Two Add a new part choose revolved or extruded In the Target Document select the Add New Part button The part material and part combination method needs to be selected in the Define
149. s with the arrow keys You can spin the probe by holding down the Shift key while pressing the arrow keys To rotate the probe hold the Ctrl key while you press the arrow keys See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Adjust the viewing angle You can tilt rotate and spin any Simulation view so that it can be seen from a different viewing angle You do this by clicking on the arrow buttons in the View Controlbar at the bottom of the main magine3D window Pressing the T R or S keys will also tilt rotate and spin the view Holding down the Alt key at the same time reverses the direction of motion See also Simulation Documents Define your inspection Page 22 Reference Simulation Document Rotation Step Size Page 123 Select the A scan view The A scan view shows a simulated RF or rectified signal as you might expect to see on the screen of a flaw detector The A scan is constructed from the sum of the amplitudes of the received rays convolved with the probe s response All phase and amplitude information is maintained based on the transmission and reflection coefficients at each interface How to select the A scan view 1 It is often easiest to split the Simulation view into more than one pane By dragging a splitter control outer ends of the scroll bars into the simulation you will split the views This will allow you to see a 3D view and the A scan view at the same time 2 It is a g
150. ser s Manual FILE TOOLBAR Probe Document FEE TEN Allows you to create open and save magine3D files and workspaces New Simulation a Opens the Choose the desired type of simulation dialog box This dialog box presents you with a number of predefined simulation examples Use the File menu instead of this button if you wish to open a new blank Simulation Probe Mode or Target document 2D 3D This toggle feature is unavailable when in the Probe Document Open gt Opens any magine3D file from disk Save Fi Re saves any magine3D file type without prompting unless the file has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a filename and path Save Workspace p Saves the current workspace without prompting unless the simulation has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a workspace name and path Copy as Bitmap ES Places a copy of the Simulation view on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into another program such as Microsoft Word Print E Prints an magine3D simulation report as it appears when using Print Preview Other Actions on the Modes Document Use this Probe to replace the Transmitter or Receiver Uses the current Probe Document settings to replace either the Transmitter or Receiver in the selected Simulation document You can also send the settings to a file prb using the in from settings Replace this Probe with the Replaces current Probe document s
151. sion 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Vertical Cross section JE Displays a vertical cross section to the left of the color plot Click on a location in the color plot to display the cross section of this point WEDGE COUPLING TAB Immersion Probe Document Ukrasomigs Wedge Coupling Element Location Imimersion meters os abel Probe Type Two types of transducers can be simulated immersion or contact using a wedge Probe Distance to I nterface D Immersion transducers can have their relative distance to the parts surface set and locked Contact transducers use this distance to generate the size of the wedge I ncident angle A Immersion transducers can have their relative angle to the parts surface assigned and locked Immersion Material The liquid that surrounds the transducers and target needs to be specified for immersion inspections Note that the liquid does not need to be water but can be any liquid such as alcohol or oil WEDGE COUPLING TAB Wedge Probe Document Urasonics Wedge Coupling Element Location Distances to interface DI Foner In onc Cock Tugi inal al Inspection single Al Edi Probe Ser Ste Brio Wedge length Mode in anget re Inspection angle A Contact transducers use this angle to calculate the angle of the wedge based on the target and wedge materials Ultrasonic
152. sity and attenuation valueS iese sesse sesse ss see ee 29 Cross Section Editor Defines 2D profiles that can be extruded or revolved into 3D solids 30 Workspace Folders save everything so that you can continue your work later o ooooooononccnnnnos 31 919001 AZ u a 33 Create New Documents Simulation Target Probes Mode sesse ees EE ee ee ee ee ee ee RE ee ee 35 Create ii sels usine oniy Hasie es EE EG A 35 Create targets from imported CAD drawings sesse esse EE ee ee ee ee ee ee RR EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RR Ee ee 36 Setup a DXF file for Import into Imagine3D 2222000sssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 36 Create a Revolved or Extruded Cross Section Part using a text file of POINTS ee ee ee EE EE 37 Select P lse Echo or Pitch Calar tease daga ileso adas 38 Configure an immersion transduCeT cccccccccnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 39 Contistirea contact HS AGE suelas ai 39 Enable desired longitudinal and shear modes cccccccnccccnnnnnoonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononononononnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnanannnnnnnos 40 Select a sound display mode rays wavefronts beam or pulse ee ee ee ee 41 Define a ray s color used to highlight the mode type medium type or generation 42 Move the probe around the target sos une ann 42 Adj st the VIEW DS diele ee 43 SEA SCI VIE Pe PO ROI 43 Select
153. t Word Print iH Prints an magine3D simulation report as it appears when using Print Preview Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 133 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc a VIEW TOOLBAR Simulation Document JES ia ak a E EH 3D A scan and Text views can be zoomed scaled and modified to suit the user s viewpoint Zoom In Q Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 larger or expands the time in an A scan view Zoom Out A Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 smaller or expands the time axis in an A scan view Zoom Rect Allows you to drag a rectangle over a region to be magnified drag with the left mouse button Fit to Window pS Automatically scales to fit the contents of the selected pane Fit All Views Automatically fits the contents of all panes by zooming in or out Standard Layout Provides a single button that automatically splits the Simulation view into 4 panes for front side top and 3D views Front View Rotates the user s perspective to provide a front view of the target X Y plane Side View oo Rotates the user s perspective to provide a right side view of the target Z Y plane TOP Top View Rotates the user s perspective to provide a top view of the target X Z plane ETE Increase Gain T Increases the gain of the A scan by 3dB Decrease Gain EF Decreases the gain of the A scan by 3dB UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 134 Uitraso
154. ted file Close Closes the currently selected document Save Re saves a previously opened document to the same filename without prompting otherwise magine3D saves a newly created document by first asking for a filename and path Save As Saves the currently active document by first asking for a new filename and path Import Beam Profile Allows you to import an sdt file into the RF Beam Cross Section window Workspaces Open Workspace Opens or finds a Workspace Close Workspace Closes the current workspace so it cannot be accidentally overwritten Save Workspace As Creates a new workspace folder by first asking for a project name and then saves any open documents including the screen configuration into that folder Print Prints an magine3D report consisting of the Simulation view current configuration date and filename Print Preview Displays an magine3D report on your screen as it will be printed on your printer Print Setup Allows you to select the printer paper size and orientation Recent File Provides a list of the most recently opened Documents which will be re opened if selected Recent Workspace Provides a list of the most recently opened Workspaces which will be re opened if selected Exit Exits magine3D UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 72 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 ab EDIT MENU Probe Document Copy as bitmap ChrHE Copy as Text Seb Goupling Depth C
155. th of the spheroid will be 50 units into the view Add a Toroid O Allows you to drag a toroid of any major diameter into a selected view The default minor diameter will be one fourth of the major diameter Add a Cone de Allows you to drag the base diameter and height of a cone into selected view Add an Extrusion sy Allows you to drag a four sided cross section into a selected view The default depth of the extrusion will be 50 units into the view Use edit part size to move vertices or add more line segments to the cross section Uitrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 149 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual Add a Revolved Cross Section Ls Allows you to drag a four sided cross section into a selected view which is then revolved into a ring Use edit part size to move vertices or to add more line segments to the cross section EDIT PARTS TOOLBAR Target Document Tools for defining part properties Add New Part E Creates a new part to add into the target by working through a series of dialog boxes The Define Part Type dialog box Edit Part Shape and Material appears first If the new part type is one of the regular primitive parts the Define Part Dimension dialog box appears next If the new part type will be an Extruded Cross Section or a Revolved Cross Section the Cross Section Editor allows you to define the parts profile In a dxf or sat file import the file itself defi
156. tor Simple Editor Selects the simpler 2D editor 2D 3D Toggles magine3D between the standard 3D editor and the simpler 2D editor Open z Opens any magine3D file from disk Save el Re saves any magine3D file type without prompting unless the file has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a filename and path Save Workspace p Saves the current workspace without prompting unless the simulation has not been saved before in which case you are prompted for a workspace name and path Copy as Bitmap Ee Places a copy of the Simple Editor view on the clipboard so that it can be pasted into another program such as Microsoft Word Print iH Prints an magine3D simulation report as it appears when using Print Preview Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 95 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc ab Imagine3D User s Manual VIEW TOOLBAR Simple Editor Raytracing View or IA AR HOE 3D and A scan views can be zoomed scaled and modified to suit the user s viewpoint Zoom In Q Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 larger or expands the time in an A scan view Zoom Out A Makes the objects in a 3D view appear 20 smaller or expands the time axis in an A scan view Zoom Rect Allows you to drag a rectangle over a region to be magnified drag with the left mouse button Fit to Window pS Automatically scales to fit the contents of the selected pane Fit All View
157. um to another user Each installation of the software requires its own hardlock key regardless of the media type 6 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The software and documentation are provided with restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable 7 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS You agree that you will not and or do not intend to directly or indirectly export or transmit the software or related documentation and technical data or process or service that is the direct product of the software to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable U S Canadian or other State regulation or statute without the prior written consent if required of the Bureau of Export Administration of the U S Department of Commerce or any other government entity as may have jurisdiction over such export or transmission 8 MI SCELLANEOUS This agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the parties agree to resolve any dispute exclusively in the courts in Toronto Ontario Canada If this product was acquired outside the United States or Canada local laws may apply Should you have any questions concerning this agreement or i
158. utomatically scales to fit the target and transducer in the window Show Coordinates Shows or hides the target orientation of the x y z axis by placing a red three headed arrow at the origin 0 0 0 in each view UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 144 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Show All Parts Displays the wireframe for all parts Shows all parts completely regardless of part combination type Grid Type Enables a vertical and horizontal grid on the selected 3D view Sets the grid line spacing FORMAT MENU Target Document Units F Units Allows the user to set the units for the Target This does not perform a conversion from the old unit type into the newly selected units The number of the units in any part remains the same For example a 5mm square block will become a 5 inch square block when you change the units from mm to inches TOOLS MENU Target Document Mirror ON Axis Mirror ON Y Axis Mirror ON Z Axis Add Part d Edit Target Display Lines Mirror on X Axis Flips the target so that the new position is the mirror image on the X Axis Mirror on Y Axis Flips the target so that the new position is the mirror image on the Y Axis Mirror on Z Axis Flips the target so that the new position is the mirror image on the Z Axis Add Part Allows you to drag a selected primitive part type into a selected view Primitive Parts Block Rod Elliptical Ro
159. w of the inspection A scan Changes the currently selected view pane to show an A scan display Text Changes the currently selected view pane to show a text description of the simulation Viewpoint Selecting these can set the user s viewpoint Top view of the target X Z plane Front view of the target X Y plane Side view of the target Z Y plane Rotate The user s viewpoint is rotated in these directions Rotate CW gt or press R CCW 4 or press ALT R Tilt Up El or press T Down u or press ALT T Spin Left 4 or press S Right gt or press ALT S UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 122 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 Imagine3D User s Manual eb Rotation Step Size Each click or key press will alter the viewing angle by this step size 5 degrees by default Zoom Zoom In Makes the image approximately 20 larger Zoom Out Makes the image approximately 20 smaller Zoom Rect Allows you to specify the magnified region by dragging a rectangle Fit to Window Automatically scales to fit the target and transducer in the window Live Zoom Allows live zooming range and gain by dragging the mouse on the A scan view To use hold the left button down and drag left or right to zoom in and out Scaling and Grid These features help you to more accurately place and measure objects 1 1 Display Scales the window so that the target appears actual size on your computer screen 1 1 Printing Scales t
160. ws the user to add text that appears to lie flat on the plane on which it was placed regardless of your viewing angle Add O Label Ted Location x p 2 Ted Hagh o me Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 129 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc eb Imagine3D User s Manual Add Title Allows you to add text that always faces you regardless of your viewing angle Adel Title X Ender a tithe This tile wil ori appear in hi wiew BEHAVIOR MENU Simulation Document PE PE F Object Movement Behavior PE PC Allows the user to choose between a Pulse Echo PE Pitch Catch PC or No Probe inspection Object Movement Behavior Allows you to set the move increments for both the keyboard and mouse for all of the different dragable objects found in magine3D sat Diragable Object Properties Tnworrdie Rent Select Object Deselecting Show Object hides the selected objects Keyboard Movement When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the cursor keys Mouse Move Snaps When Snap On is selected the object will Snap to a grid of this spacing when moved with the mouse Rotation Center The selected object will rotate around this 3D coordinate UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 130 Ultrasonic Simulation Software Version 2 5 ab WINDOW MENU Simulation Document Hew Window Cascade Tile Arrange Icons Split w 1 Simulation

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