The Hardware > Managers page provides the ability to add/maintain a 3D model with optional machining.

For a more detailed discussion on each of the option groups, follow the links...

• Add New or Delete Advanced Object;
• Machining and Hole Configuration of Advanced Object, is optional;
• 3D Models of the Advanced Object can be designated and positioned;
• Pricing Advanced Object
  • the Supplier, if designated, is associated with the object and its cost price.

Summary

These 'Advanced Objects' are understandable by breaking it down to one section at a time.

You start by selecting or creating a new "Machinable Object", then...

1. Select the part you start with e.g. "End Left".
2. Next you can specify the following (formulas can be used for automated control)...
   • Layer required for output;
   • the Colour of the layer;
   • and if there is machining used on that layer, the Diameter and Depth of required holes.
3. Specify where the holes are required by selecting where its position will come from e.g. Centre, Top etc.
   • A formula may automatically appear in the X/Y fields but can be edited to suit your requirements.
4. Then select a 3D Model that you want.
   • You can also specify the size dimensions and offsets for this model.
     • setting a dimension to 0mm allows the model to "fit to space" in the cabinet e.g. if the Width is 0mm, the accessory will fills the space width automatically.
5. You can provide supplier, part number and part number details, if required.

Select Table and Viewing

Use the Advanced Object Editor button to launch Advanced Object Editor dialog which initially provides the ability to...

1. create New Objects;
2. select an available Machinable Object using the drop list - see notes on naming convention below;
3. Delete a selected Machinable Object;
4. select the Table to Edit pertaining to the selected Machinable Object, using a drop list as shown.

For a more detailed discussion, see the topic on Advanced Object Editor : Add New or Delete

Hardware Tables for Machinable Object

The applicable hardware table for the selected Machinable Object can be located using the naming convention used in the drop list.

Table and Rows

The Table to Edit links to six of the tables shown, in the folder \Table\Machining\Accessories\[selected Machinable Object]\.

Once the Table to Edit (e.g. the 'Back' table) has been selected the...

1. related diagram will update to confirm selection i.e.  green shading;
   • This confirms which machining face of the model (considering it as a cube) is selected for editing.
   • All options on the Property Inspector will now be displayed.
2. View button updates with a related descriptive title i.e. View Back Table button.
   • Clicking on this button will display the related table.
3. Edit Table Row drop list will be then be made available for selection.
   • Select which row in the selected table to edit (the default is set as row 1)

Machining and 3D Models

When the Table and Row are selected, you will be able to define the Machining.

A 3D Model is optional, however, the purpose of the Advanced Object Editor is to facilitate machining to support a 3D model. If Use 3D Model is unticked, all 3D model options will be disabled for the selected Machinable Object. For a detailed discussion, see topic on 3D Models.

If you are using a 3D Model, ensure that you correctly state the dimensions i.e. Model Width, Height and Depth.

Hole Configuration

When Use this Row is Enabled you will have the extra ability to set the Hole Configuration for individual holes.

For a detailed discussion, see the topic on Advanced Object Editor : Machining and Holes

Using Advanced Objects

Now we will discuss how to use an advanced object (after it has been created as per above) and placed in a Universal cabinet.

In this example, we have placed a Tall Universal on our  job/drawing and then...

1. On the Cabinets Details > Area 1 page, select the Advanced Object from the drop list, as shown.

   

2.  On the A1L1:Object > General page, select the required Accessory using the drop list.

    

3.  Then set the values on the A1L1:Object > General page to make the model work. On the General page above...

   • the default Width has been changed to 0mm so that the accessory fills the space;

   • the Offset Height has been set to drop the 3D Model hanging rail down by 50mm;

   • the Offset Depth has been set to bring the hanging rail forward by 250mm.

We now have a 3D Model with associated drilling available for re-use as required i.e. the hanging rail will have holes drilled as required and the 3D model is showing a rail.