Drafting |
Assistant for constructional errors in imported files When imported, files created with software other than the program often display drafting errors. Such errors can now be detected and listed according to preset allowance criteria. Using this information, designers can then take measures to remove these errors.
Highlighting objects to inspect underlying parameters When in the graphical area parameterized dimensions are pointed to, in the tabular area the parameter or parameters linked to the dimension are highlighted. Also highlighted are the parameters on which the highlighted parameter or parameters depend. This gives designers a visual idea of the connections between parameters and helps them decide how to resize designs.
Selecting objects to trace parameter connections When dimensions or entire components are selected, the parameter or parameters linked to the selected object are indicated in color in the tabular area. The indication helps designers explore the dependency — direct or indirect — of these parameters on other parameters.
Exploring parameter dependencies The connections between parameters can now be traced visually for the purposes of understanding which parameter depends on which one and in what way — direct or indirect — and how the parameter defines other parameters. Understanding the connections between parameters are critical for the creation or modification of a box.
New method of object alignment A new method has been introduced for aligning objects. During alignment, one of three options of alignment can be chosen that are determined by the endmost points of the to-be-aligned object and its middle point.
Natural support of text annotations Comments and general-information texts can now be added to drawings to provide working information to different parts of the drawing, design components or the entire drawing.
Automatic integration of the parameters of attached components After a component has been attached, its parameters are automatically moved to the list of parameters of the active project.
Conditional visibility for components Sets whether a component will be visible in the drawing. A function or a parameter can be used as reference for the conditional visibility. Examples are: (1) the folding of gusset trays — when the material used is too thick, auxiliary openings are used that serve to lighten the pressure that mounts during folding, and (2) when a glue flap needs to be switched from the left side to the right.
Object approximation A functionality has been introduced for integrating into object(s) the multiple small objects that appear in imported files. Such can be (1) files created with external software, or (2) digitalized files. The software approximates the multiple objects into either curves or lines.
Objects in the Perforating and Cut-Crease styles can be set to begin with cuts To ensure smooth tearing off of the media, objects in the Perforating and Cut-Crease styles can be set to begin and end with cuts.
Restructured library of components Compound components are now structured in two major groups: (1) Tops and Bottoms and (2) Parts. Individual components are grouped according to their geometrical shape and design parts.
Showing of the actual structure of Perforating and Cut-Crease styles The actual structure of objects in the Cut-Crease & Perforating styles can be followed on the screen.
Horizontal texts to dimension lines Тexts added to dimension lines can be set to appear horizontal also for vertical dimension lines.
3D Presenter |
Generation of finishing effects-enhanced 3D PDF The program can export projects as 3D-enabled PDFs supporting the visualization of all finishing effects applied to the model.
Intersecting panels Panels and inserted objects can be made to intersect other objects to allow the smooth assembly of complex constructions. This then allows assembly of the box in a manner that is as close to real life as possible.
Dimension lines in 3D drawings Dimension lines can be used in 3D drawings to explore distance and angle dimensions in the 3D representation. These lines are available also when the model is exported as a 3D PDF.
Advanced control over object visibility 3D objects can be hidden in the steps where they play no major role and cause visual clutter. Object visibility is controlled in the work area and in the tabular view.
Visuzalization of composite styles In 3D drawings, composite styles can now be observed as they appear in real life.
Extended library of insertable 3D objects The library of STL and OBJ objects that can be inserted into design in the 3D work environment has been extended with a number of new items.
Nesting optimization from 3D Production-related nesting is available directly from the 3D environment.
Sheet layout |
Nesting of POP/POS components A layout nesting method has been introduced for the components of POP/POS displays in a sheet layout pattern. The display is broken down to its components, and each is then arrayed onto a sheet for separate production. This ensures least material waste. This layout method can be used as a general case layout and from the active 3D view of an active project.
Rectangular array A layout-creating method has been introduced in which layout is created by manually setting, within a single sheet, one or more areas with different patterns of distributing the layout 1ups. The method is especially suitable for creating (1) layouts that feature multitudes of small-sized 1ups or (2) multiple designs of irregular shapes. Both cases involve considerable waste areas, which the method keeps to a minimum.
Part connection array A manual layout-creating method has been introduced in which a layout is created by selecting a design and then dragging across an area. The selected design is automatically populated across the rectangular area that is formed between the starting and end points of the dragging.
Enhanced Unstructured Layout Recovery The functionality has been extended by adding a possibility of changing the master part and angle adjustment of the parts.
Setting up production run After a layout has been created, a production run can be set that determines how many pieces of each part are to be produced.
Nesting arrangement (label nesting) A layout-creating functionality for 1ups with irregular shapes or 1ups whose shapes differ considerably from rectangle.
One-button alignment of layout 1ups A one-button alignment is now available when aligning 1ups in the second, third and fourth steps of the layout wizard.
Sheet and dieboard positioning by objects in production-related styles Sheets and dieboards are now positioned (centered) by taking into account only objects in production-related styles — for example, Cutting, Creasing, Perforating, Half-Cut, Cut-Crease. The sheet and dieboard positioning method used in earlier versions — by objects in any style — has been preserved and can be opted for. For details, see Setting project properties.
CAM |
Setting a default CAM machine During installation, the setup program offers to install a default CAM machine. It then loads each time a new CAM job is created.
Setting a default CAM job side A default processing side can now be set for CAM jobs. The setting is part of the CAM template.
Other features |
Library of POP/POS displays A library of POP/POS displays comes with the program installation.
Color and icon schemes You can now customize the program's appearance by applying a set of visual choices that makes your visual experience easy on the eye. You can choose between (1) small and large icons; (2) black and light blue color theme; and (3) the classic and flat icon appearance.
Setting the position of the gluing flap and defining the type of gluing A functionality has been introduced for the setting of how gluing is applied. The so-called manufacturing joints control where the glue flap is positioned (on the long or short panels, and on the left or right side) and points to the type of gluing — for example, three-point gluing. The functionality provides information that can be exported to external production systems.
Style association filters While files from external layer-supporting file formats (AI, DXF, PDF, EPS) are being imported, the specific styles can be applied to objects in the layers that will be used in drawings. For example, if a file contains a layer A, all its objects can be assigned to the Cutting style.
Explicit flute/grain direction setting for blank and imported-files projects While creating blank projects or projects by importing external files, the direction of the flute, respectively grain, can be set explicitly.
Layout naming in imported CFF and DDES files While CFF and DDES files are being imported, layout drawings can be given different names according to project needs.
Expanded set of options for exporting CFF and DDES files The set of options for exporting of CFF and DDES files has been expanded with options for exporting:
Styles other than the preset ones.
The use of names for layout drawings.
Layout flattening (breaking the layout to discrete objects).
Subroutines.
Merging of duplicated objects.
The dimensions in 1ups.
Specified side.