ArtCam PRO 8, podręcznik obsługi programu(1).pdf

ArtCAM Pro 8.0

Reference Manual

By Delcam plc

Issue: 8.003 Released: 20/07/05

Disclaimer

Delcam plc has no control over the use made of the software described in

this manual and cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage

howsoever caused as a result of using the software. Users are advised that

all the results from the software should be checked by a competent

person, in accordance with good quality control procedures.

Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice

and does not represent a commitment by Delcam plc. The software

described in this manual is furnished under licence agreement and may be

used or copied in accordance with the terms of such licence. No part of

this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording,

for any purpose without the express permission of Delcam plc.

Delcam plc

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Contents

Overview 1

ArtCAM Pro Overview....................................................................1

Information about ArtCAM Pro.......................................................1

Comparing Bitmaps, Vectors and Reliefs........................................3

What is a Vector?...................................................................3

What is a Bitmap?..................................................................4

What is a Relief?....................................................................5

ArtCAM Pro Layout 7

ArtCAM Pro Layout ........................................................................7

Using the Design Windows ...........................................................11

Adjusting the Window View ...............................................11

Opening a New 2D View Window......................................12

Labelling a 2D View Window.............................................13

Deleting a 2D View Window ..............................................13

2D View Manipulation ..................................................................15

3D View .........................................................................15

Zoom In Tool .................................................................15

Zoom Out Tool ..............................................................15

Zoom Previous...............................................................16

Window Fit ....................................................................16

Zoom Object(s) ..............................................................16

Zoom 1:1........................................................................16

Vectors On/Off ..............................................................16

Bitmap On/Off ...............................................................16

Greyscale View..............................................................17

Undo...............................................................................17

Redo ...............................................................................17

Link All Colours ............................................................17

Unlink All Colours ........................................................17

Link/Unlink Colours ......................................................17

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Merge Colours ...............................................................18

2D Bitmap Contrast Tool ....................................18

Scrolling the 2D View .........................................................19

2D View Options............................................................................19

Using Rulers ........................................................................20

Using the Snap Grid.............................................................20

Using Guidelines..................................................................22

Snapping to Objects .............................................................25

3D View Manipulation...................................................................26

2D View .........................................................................26

Twiddle Tool..................................................................26

Pan View ........................................................................27

Zoom ..............................................................................27

Zoom Out .......................................................................28

Previous View ................................................................28

Scale To Fit ....................................................................28

Isometric View...............................................................28

View Along X ................................................................28

View Along Y ................................................................28

View Along Z ................................................................29

Select Relief Detail.........................................29

Draw Zero Plane ............................................................29

Draw X Y .......................................................................29

Origin .............................................................................30

Objects To Draw............................................................30

Colour Shade..................................................................31

3D View Options............................................................................31

Using the Top Toolbar ...................................................................33

Updating ArtCAM Pro ...................................................................33

Installing Your ArtCAM Licence ..................................................37

Managing ArtCAM Pro's Preferences ...........................................37

Working with Models 45

Getting Started ...............................................................................45

Creating a Model .................................................................45

Creating a Model from an Image.........................................47

Opening an Existing Model .................................................48

Viewing Model Information ................................................50

Closing a Model...................................................................50

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Shutting Down ArtCAM Pro ...............................................51

Managing a Model .........................................................................52

Creating a New Model.........................................................53

Creating a New Model Using Pixels ...................................54

Opening a Model .................................................................54

Saving a Model ....................................................................55

Saving the 3D View as an Image.........................................56

Printing a Model ..................................................................57

Importing Images.................................................................61

Editing the Model Dimensions ............................................62

Editing Asymmetrical Dimensions in a Model ...................63

Setting the Position of a Model ...........................................65

Clearing a Model .................................................................67

Deskewing a Model .............................................................67

Creating a Greyscale Image from a Relief ..........................67

Adding a Border to a Model ................................................69

Using a Spot Filter on a Bitmap Image ...............................70

Adjusting Light and Material Settings ................................71

Using the Selection Rectangle .............................................78

Cropping a Model ................................................................79

Using the ArtCAM Pro Notepad .........................................80

Importing Vector Artwork...................................................81

Exporting Vector Artwork...................................................87

Importing a 3D Model File ..................................................87

Importing a 3D Model File for Unwrapping .......................92

Importing CopyCAD Relief Data........................................95

Multiplate Engraving Tool ..................................................96

Correcting an Action .........................................................104

Mirroring a Model .............................................................105

Rotating a Model ...............................................................105

Printing a Model ................................................................106

Working with Layers ...................................................................110

Creating a New Layer........................................................110

Naming a Layer .................................................................111

Assigning a Colour to a Layer ...........................................111

Manipulating Layers..........................................................112

Using the Font Editor...................................................................116

Using the Face Wizard.................................................................122

Working with Bitmaps 129

Drawing using Bitmaps................................................................129

Bitmap Drawing Tools ......................................................129

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