TopSolid’Wood 2007

Training Guide
TopSolid’Wood 2007

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Contents

Workshop : Creation of a template carcass ............................................................................ 1 

The template............................................................................................................................................. 2 
Configuring the Auto-save options ........................................................................................................... 3 
Create the furniture geometry .................................................................................................................. 3 
Create a slot on the panels ...................................................................................................................... 7 
Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 9 
Configuration of propagation models ..................................................................................................... 10 
Workshop : Creation of a cabinet unit ................................................................................... 15 
Create the geometry starting from a template ........................................................................................ 16 
Configure an edge type .......................................................................................................................... 18 
Create and save a panel model ............................................................................................................. 19 
Use a panel entity model ........................................................................................................................ 21 
Define drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 22 
Declaration of a standard component library ........................................................................ 23 
Workshop : Creation of a standard component .................................................................... 25 
Create the geometry of the component .................................................................................................. 26 
Save a standard component .................................................................................................................. 27 
Define a key point ................................................................................................................................... 28 
Define the processes of a component .................................................................................................... 29 
Workshop : Creation of a standard component bowl handle .............................................. 33 
Create the geometry of the component .................................................................................................. 34 
Save standard component ..................................................................................................................... 35 
Define the key points .............................................................................................................................. 36 
Define the processes of the component ................................................................................................. 36 
Define a catalog code ............................................................................................................................. 37 
Workshop : Creation of a shelf component ........................................................................... 39 
Create the geometry of the component .................................................................................................. 40 
Insert a standard component.................................................................................................................. 41 
Create a panel entity .............................................................................................................................. 42 
Define drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 44 
Workshop : Creation of a sliding door component ............................................................... 45 
Create the geometry of the component .................................................................................................. 46 
Create a parametric expression with conditions .................................................................................... 47 
Create a panel entity .............................................................................................................................. 48 
Define the drivers ................................................................................................................................... 49 
Workshop : Creation of a cabinet unit with sliding doors .................................................... 51 
Create the geometry starting from a template ........................................................................................ 52 
Multi-Drilling ............................................................................................................................................ 53 
Create a drilling model ........................................................................................................................... 55 
Create a drilling pattern .......................................................................................................................... 56 
Create slots on the panels...................................................................................................................... 59 
Assembly using positioning constraints ................................................................................................. 60 
Define the drivers ................................................................................................................................... 65 
Exploded view ........................................................................................................................................ 65 
Create a draft document......................................................................................................................... 66 
Create a bill of material .......................................................................................................................... 68 
Workshop : Creation of an extruded component .................................................................. 69 
Creation of the profile ............................................................................................................................. 70 
Save as a standard component.............................................................................................................. 72 
Use of the extruded component ............................................................................................................. 73 
Workshop : Cabinet arrangement with sliding doors ........................................................... 75 
Insert an extruded component................................................................................................................ 76 
Define an articulation configuration ........................................................................................................ 76 
Define stops in an articulation configuration .......................................................................................... 77 
Workshop : Creation of a front frame component ................................................................ 79 
Creation of the component ..................................................................................................................... 80 
Save as a standard component.............................................................................................................. 82 
Define the drivers ................................................................................................................................... 82 

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Workshop : Creation of a reception desk............................................................................... 83 

Create the geometry of the reception desk ............................................................................................ 84 
Model the frame of the reception desk ................................................................................................... 87 
Trim the profiles and shapes .................................................................................................................. 88 
Insert a sub-assembly............................................................................................................................. 94 
Workshop : Creation of a bill of material file ......................................................................... 99 
Create a new bill of material model ...................................................................................................... 100 
Workshop : Creation of a multi-draft template .................................................................... 105 
Creation of a multi-draft template ......................................................................................................... 106 
Using the created template with the Multi-draft function ...................................................................... 108 
Workshop : Creation of a moulding tool .............................................................................. 111 
Moulding tool ........................................................................................................................................ 112 
Counter moulding tool........................................................................................................................... 114 
Tool correction (Radius) ....................................................................................................................... 116 
Declaration of a tool .............................................................................................................................. 116 
Stacked tool .......................................................................................................................................... 117 
Several Moulding Operations ............................................................................................................... 118 
Save the tools ....................................................................................................................................... 119 
Workshop : Creation of a door .............................................................................................. 121 
Create the geometry of the door........................................................................................................... 122 
Model the framework ............................................................................................................................ 123 
Moulding of the sides and cross pieces................................................................................................ 124 
Counter moulding of cross pieces ........................................................................................................ 125 
Model the panel .................................................................................................................................... 125 
Moulding of the panel ........................................................................................................................... 126 
Workshop : Configuration of TopSolid'Wood ...................................................................... 127 
TopSolid'Design Configuration ............................................................................................................. 128 
TopSolid'Wood Configuration ............................................................................................................... 134 
Implementation of a group configuration .............................................................................................. 135 
Memo : Duplicate – Repeat .................................................................................................... 139 
Duplicate ............................................................................................................................................... 140 
Subsequent operations ......................................................................................................................... 140 
Existing operations ............................................................................................................................... 141 
Representation in the bill of material .................................................................................................... 141 
Repeat .................................................................................................................................................. 142 
Total distance ....................................................................................................................................... 142 
Distance per copy ................................................................................................................................. 143 
Use of the construction tree .................................................................................................................. 143 
Use of the wrench ................................................................................................................................. 144 
Exclude specimens from a repetition.................................................................................................... 144 
Modification of the template .................................................................................................................. 145 
Operation on a repetition ...................................................................................................................... 145 
Representation in the bill of material .................................................................................................... 146 
Memo : Links and dependencies .......................................................................................... 147 
File links and dependencies ................................................................................................................. 148 
File not found ........................................................................................................................................ 148 
Copy/Move a file ................................................................................................................................... 149 
TopSolid’Wood installation procedure ................................................................................. 151 
Installation of TopSolid’Wood ............................................................................................................... 152 
Code installation ................................................................................................................................... 157 
Software launches in demonstration mode .......................................................................................... 157 
Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 159 
Individual training evaluation report .................................................................................... 163 

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Workshop : Creation of a template

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The template
During the creation of a new document, TopSolid’Wood proposes a list of the standard
template files available. These template files are visible under the heading ***STANDARD
TEMPLATES***. These predefined models are called « Template ».

Each user can create a personal clean Template.

The purpose of this template is to predefine the desired settings for a project at its outset,
allowing you to save time when creating other similar projects.

A template can :
- Define the principal parameters used in the creation of the project,
- Integrate the construction of a standard carcass model,
- Be predefined for the creation of standard profiled components, etc.

A personal Template file should be saved in the following folder; Missler\Config\Template.

These template files will then be available when creating a new document under the
heading; ***USER MODELS***.

During the use of a Template file, the software copies the adjustments made in the template
to create a new document.

All the files generated starting from a template are totally independent from each other.
A modification made to a template file will not be carried out on any projects previously
created using this template.

The modifications will be present during the creation of a new document using that
template.

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Configuring the Auto-save options

The purpose of this function is to automatically save the files in a folder defined by the
user, when the user forgets to save their file.
The frequency at which the files are saved can also be defined by the user.
These adjustments are defined in Tools/Options/Document.

1. Check the box « Auto-saving files ».

2. Define « How many minutes before saving », i.e. 30 min.
3. Select the folder to save the files in. For that, click on Browse, then create a
folder named Auto-save in your Projects folder.
4. Select OK, to save the adjustments and to close the Application configuration
dialogue window.

Create the furniture geometry

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without Template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create the parameters

Parameter, Create
To create a parameter, the following information should be defined :
- the unit,
- the value of the parameter,
- the parameter name and designation.

After defining this information, click on the document to position the parameter text. This
places text on the screen, which contains the name and value of the parameter.
All the parameters created in a document are stored in a list available in the menu;
Parameter\Edit list.

Create the following parameters :

- length : L=900
- height : h=600
- depth : p=450
- thickness : ep=19

3 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a rectangular contour and then click on AUTO DIMENSION.

4 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to add
a symmetry constraint on the X axis
then on the Y axis.
Select the dimension to constrain, click
on CONSTRAINT then click on the axis
to be used.

A dimension is symmetrically constrained

when it is surrounded by the symbols = =.

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5 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Replace the dimension values with the parameters created, as shown above.

6 Create offset points

Tools, Point, Offset point
Create the first point, which is offset in the X+ direction by a value of ep, starting from the lower
left point, and a second point in the X- direction, starting from the lower right point.
The points created correspond to points A and B shown below.

7 Create two rectangles

Curve, Rectangle
Create the first rectangle using the
mode DIAGONAL.

The first point will be the upper left

point of the rectangle and the second,
the previously created point A.
Following the same procedure create
the second rectangle using the upper
right point, and the point B.

8 Create a point on a curve

Tools, Point, Point on curve
Create a point on the left vertical rectangle.

C
9 Define the positioning of the point
Tools, Dimension
Position the point a distance ep from
the top of the horizontal rectangle line
as shown above.

10 Create a rectangle
Curve, Rectangle
Create a rectangle using the mode
DIAGONAL.
The first point will be the point C and
the second, the upper left point of the
vertical rectangle on the right-hand
side, as shown opposite.

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11 Create a rectangular contour

Create a rectangular contour and then use AUTO DIMENSION, to constrain it on the Y axis.

12 Modify parameters
Parameter, Modify
Select the dimension to modify, use the
option REPLACE and enter the
respective parameter below :

- for the length : L-2*ep

- for the height : ep.

13 Define the positioning of the rectangle

Tools, Dimension
Position the created rectangle 120 mm from the bottom as shown above.

14 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

15 Create a rectangle
Curve, Rectangle
In another colour, create a rectangle using the mode ENCLOSING.
Enter the margin as pr=8 mm.
With the selection tool (lasso), click on the points D, and E, as shown below.

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16 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current, and hide layer 1.

17 Create a contour
Using another colour, create a contour by tracing over the outline of the base.
To do this; use the existing geometry as shown below.

Traced contour

18 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Check the construction of the geometry by changing the value of the parameters L, h and ep.

19 Change the current layer

Make layer 0 current, and turn off (hide) layer 2.

20 Extrude the furniture carcass

Shape, Extruded
Extrude each rectangular contour in the Z- direction, and enter a value of p.

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Create a slot on the panels

21 Slot
Wood, Slot
Create the slot on the panel which comprises the lower part of the box, by selecting :
- the reference face (top face of the panel)
- the trajectory of the tool (back edge)

Tool trajectory
Reference face

The arrow represents the direction of any offset from

the tool trajectory. This obviously must always point
towards the inside of the part.

Select Drills and then the simple mill.

Define the machining values of the slot by creating a new parameter for each of them.

To do this, create the new parameters in the slot dialogue window by typing the following in
the fields :

« Name of the parameter = value », example : dr = 10mm

- Gap distance : dr=10 mm

- Slot width : lr=6 mm
- Slot depth : pr

Select OK.

Now use the option COPY OPERATION to create the same slot on the top panel.

This option links the two operations, which means there is no need to define the machining
values of the operation again.

22 Slot
Wood, Slot
Create a slot on the left panel of the box by selecting :
- the reference face (interior face of the panel)
- the trajectory of the tool (back edge)

Use the options STARTING CONDITION and END

CONDITION, to create a constrained slot.

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Click on STARTING CONDITION, then click on the bottom face of the bottom panel of the box.
Now click on the option END CONDITION, and then click on the top face of the top panel of the box.

Starting Condition End Condition

Select STOP.
Select the simple mill.
Define the machining values of the slot by entering the following information :

- Distance to start point : ep/2

- Distance to end point : ep/2
- Gap distance : dr
- Slot width : lr
- Slot depth : pr

Select OK.

Use the option COPY OPERATION to create the slot on the right panel of the box, using the same
machining values.

23 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

24 Extrude the back

Shape, Extrude
Extrude the rectangular contour representing the back the Z- direction.
The extrusion height value is lr, and the offset distance is p-dr-lr.
Use the >> button to find the advanced options of the
function. The parameterisation of the carcass, the slot
and the back panel allows you to place it into the slot
created and the back will remain in the slot no matter
what dimension the carcass is.

25 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current.

26 Extrude the base

Shape, Extrude
First extrude the rectangular contour representing the base
in the Z- direction.
The extrusion height value is ep, and the offset distance is 50 mm.
Then extrude the same contour once again in the Z-
direction, but this time with an offset distance of p-60 mm.
The extrusion height value will still be ep.

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Assembly
To install the hardware necessary for the completion of the project, use the pins, lens, eccentrics,
and screw assembly functions available in TopSolid’Wood.
These functions allow us to define, through an interactive dialogue, the positioning and
distribution of assembly hardware on a specified distance. Once the information is defined, the
software automatically creates the machining processes linked to the assembly components
used.
The positioning setup of the assembly hardware, is done by defining the following information :

1. The support face for the hardware : this is the face in contact with the part to be
assembled (Hatched zone). To aid the selection process, there is an active filter
which makes it possible to select only faces which are in contact.

Support face

2. Select the start face or edge.

3. Define the positioning of the hardware on the thickness of the part. Click on
CENTRED AUTOMATICALLY to ensure it is centred on the thickness of the part. If it
is not to be centred, manually select the face or edge to define its position.
4. Select the terminate face or edge.

1. Support face 2. Start face 3. Centred automatically 4. Terminate face

According to the hardware used, there may be other elements to define in order to allow the
positioning of the component :
- Example : During the use of the Eccentric function, the software will prompt you to
select the face to be drilled for the eccentric components case.

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The distribution characteristics can be defined manually or automatically, using distribution

models predefined by the user. These predefined distribution models are created by going to the
Topsolid’Wood configuration menu. To find this go to Tools\ Options\ Topwood Configuration.

Examples :

If no predefined propagation is If a predefined propagation is selected, all the

selected, the user must define the configuration fields appear greyed-out as this
distribution manually. information has already been defined.
The distribution is calculated automatically

To have a predefined propagation available in the list, it is imperative that the predefined
propagation model is created before the use of the assembly functions.

Configuration of propagation models

It is possible to create or destroy propagation models in the Top’Wood configuration menu using
the buttons Add propagation and Delete propagation.
The creation of a propagation model involves entering the following information:

- Upper and lower limits.

- Type
- Step
- d0 and d1
- Number of elements
- Optimise and minimise options (d0, d1)

Except the limits, all information present in the configuration window (the dotted line zone shown
below) corresponds to the fields in the Distribution definition dialogue window that appears when
using the Eccentric, Pin, Screw and Lens assembly functions.

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Corresponds with

The creation of a propagation model consists of three steps :

1. Definition of the upper and lower limits,

2. Choice of the distribution mode : Step, Step centred or Distance,
3. Entry of the values <d0, d1 and the Number of elements, depending on the options
you have checked such as Optimize and Minimum values (d0, d1).

27 Define the propagations configuration

Tools, Options, TopWood configuration, Propagations configuration
Create the following two configurations :

- Pin :

Left bound. Right bound. Type d0 d1 Element nb

0 250 Not any - - -
250 500 Distance 35 35 3
500 750 Distance 40 40 4
750 Infinite Distance 35 35 5

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- Eccentric :

Left bound. Right bound. Type d0 d1 Element nb

0 250 Not any - - -
250 500 Distance 67 67 2
500 750 Distance 72 72 3
750 Infinite Distance 67 67 4

Select OK.

28 Change the current layer

Make layer 3 current.

29 Pin assembly
Wood, Other processes, Pin assembly
Select the pin component, 30x8 Smooth Pin, available in the TOPWOOD standard under the folders
Assembly/Pin.
Position the pins by defining:
- the support face of the hardware* (face in contact with the part to be assembled),
- the start face,
- select CENTRED AUTOMATICALLY,
- the end face. End face
Support face

Start face

* A filter is in place, which only allows faces in contact to be selected.

From the drop-down menu select the Pin predefined propagation.

Select OK.

Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to obtain the same distribution for the other side of the bottom
panel and both sides of the top panel.

Now assemble the front base with the side panels of the carcass. End face

Support face

Start face

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Define the distribution mode by entering the following information :

- Distribution mode : Step centred
- Step : 64 mm
- Number of elements : 2

Select OK.

Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to obtain the same distribution on the other side of the front base
and both sides of the back base.
Now assemble the front base with the bottom panel.

Support face Start face End face

Define the distribution mode by entering the following information :

- Distribution mode : Distance
- Distance to start (d0) : 80 mm
- Distance to terminate (d1) : 80 mm
- Number of elements : 3

Select OK.

Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to assemble the back base with the bottom panel.

30 Assembly using eccentrics

Wood, Other processes, Eccentric
Select the 19 mm Wood eccentric assembly hinge component available in the TOPWOOD
standard under the folders Assembly/Hinge.
Position by defining the following :
- the support face of the hardware* (face in contact with the part to be assembled),
- the face to drill for the case,
- the start face,
- select CENTRED AUTOMATICALLY,
- the end face.

Support face Face to drill for the case Start face End face

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From the drop-down menu select the Eccentric predefined propagation.

Select OK.
Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to obtain the same distribution on the other side of the
bottom panel and both sides of the top panel.

31 Save as
File, Save as
Save the file in the folder Missler\Config\Template with the name Cabinet.

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Workshop : Creation of a cabinet

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Create the geometry starting from a template

1 Open a new design document

In the USER TEMPLATES list select Cabinet.top.

2 Change the current layer

Make layer 4 current and hide layers 1, 2 and 3.

3 Create a centre point

Tools, Point, Centre key point A
Create the points A and B as shown opposite.

4 Create a line B
Curve, Line
Create a line starting on point A and ending on point B.

5 Thicken a line
Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the created line using the Symmetric=YES mode and a value of ep/2.

6 Create a point on a curve

Tools, Point, Point on curve A
Create a point on curve C using the CONSTRAINED
POINT mode.
Use point A as the starting point, and enter a distance of
120 mm.

C
7 Create a projected point
Tools, Points, Projected point
Create a projected point, D, in the X- direction.
Use point C as the reference point, then select the left
edge as the reference element as shown opposite.
D C
8 Create a line
Curve, Line
Create a line from the point C to D.

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9 Thicken a line
Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the created line using the Symmetric=NO mode and a value of ep.
Click on the arrow to change the direction to Y-.

10 Create a centre point

Tools, Point, Centre key point
Create the point E as shown opposite.
E

11 Create a projected point

Tools, Points, Projected point F
Create a projected point, F, in the Y- direction.
Use point E as the reference point, then select the bottom
edge as the reference element as shown opposite.

12 Create a line
Curve, Line
Create a line from the point E to F.

13 Thicken a line
Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the created line using the Symmetric=YES mode
and a value of ep/2.

14 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 1, which makes it visible.

15 Extrude the separation panels

Shape, Extrude
Extrude the thickened profiles, one by one.
Select the TO mode, and then click on the front face of the
back panel.

16 Repeat the separation panels

Edit, Repeat
Repeat all the separation panels.
Select from the drop-down menu; SIMPLE MIRROR, then
select the YZ plane.

17 Change the current layer

Make layer 5 current.

18 Pin assembly
Wood, Other processes, Pin assembly
Create an assembly of the created parts using pins.

Select the 30x8 Smooth Pin pin component available in

the TOPWOOD standard under the folders Assembly/Pin.

Select the positioning of the pins and from the drop-down

menu, select the Pin predefined propagation.

Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to obtain the same

distribution for the other nine pin assemblies.

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19 Save as
File, Save as
Save the file in the Project folder with the name Cabinet unit.

20 Change the current layer

Make layer 6 current.

Configure an edge type

The edge configuration dialogue window allows you to:
- Define the order the edges appear in the bill of material,
- Generate a personal codification to easily identify the edge and its
characteristics,
- Configure the length, over-dimensions and the necessary machining for the
positioning of each edge.

It is possible to define a codification associated to :

- The edge type and the thickness,
- The material and the coating,
- The height of the edge.

The height of the edge has to be calculated when it’s created as it’s linked to the part’s
height. In order to integrate this value into the codification, it’s necessary to use this
syntax:

Separation bar

[h|01mm]

Number of decimals and units

Imposed syntax to find the height
of the edge

Result in the bill of material :

If the height of the edge uses a specific coding, the following configuration word will define
it. It’s written in the topzwoo.cfg file.

Corresponding coding of the

edge’s height

ZWOO_EDGE_HEIGHT 0.016 H1

Height of the egde in

meters

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Example of height codification:

Panel thickness Codification

16 mm H1
19 mm H2
22 mm H3
25 mm H4

Configuration line to enter into topzwoo.cfg file:

ZWOO_EDGE_HEIGHT 0.016 H1 0.019 H2 0.022 H3 0.025 H4

Result in the bill of material :

21 Define an edge configuration

Tools, Options, TopWood configuration, Edges configurations
Configure an edge with the following characteristics :

- Codification : FE-[h|01mm]-PVC-Wht
- Edge type and thickness : Flat edge – ep 1mm.
- Edge material and coating : PVC U – White.
- Overdimension : 0 mm
- Calibration overvaluation : 1 mm.
-
Select OK.
-

Create and save a panel model

To optimise the use of the panel function, it’s possible to save panel models.
To do this :
- select a panel entity,
- choose the destination it will be saved under (USER or GROUP),
- assign a name to the model.

Every panel model is saved as a .top file under the name of the created panel. All the files
are stored in the Template directory under Missler\Config or Group, depending on the
configuration used (USER or GROUP).

A saved panel model doesn’t retain any information about the panel entity (i.e. designation,
material etc.) it only retains information defined in the panel function (i.e. the number of
edges, the type of edges, laminate or not etc.).

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22 Create the first panel entity model

Wood, Panel
Select the outside face of the left side panel with the following options : Make laminates=NO,
Design for edges=FINISHED, Multi-layer board=NO, Assembly nature=SUB-ASSEMBLY.
Select OK to select the axis automatically.

The Part definition dialogue window opens.

Define the part by assigning :
- a designation : Left Side
- a type : Panel,
- a material : Melamine,
- a coating : Mat White Paint.
Select OK.

Enter the details shown below in the Edge Banding Wizard so as not to place an edge on the back
edge of the panel.
Select the White Flat edge of 1 mm using the codification we defined previously.

Click on OK to confirm.

Select OK to select the axis of the panel entity automatically.

The Panel characteristics dialogue window opens.

Select OK to confirm the characteristics of the panel entity created.

Click on MODELS, then DEFINE NEW MODEL.

Select the panel entity created, and for the Model name enter the coding 3FE-1-Wht.
Select OK.

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Use a panel entity model

Use the panel model created to define the right side panel as a panel entity.
Click on MODELS, and then select from the drop-down list the 3FE-1-Wht model.
Select OK to confirm.

Select the outside face of the right side panel, and then enter the information in the part definition
dialogue window.

Use the options ARROW SENSE, ARROW OPPOSITE

SENSE, and U TURN to alter the sides of the panel the
edges will be placed on if they are not automatically
correct.

Select OK to select the axis of the panel entity

automatically.
The Panel characteristics dialogue window opens.

Select OK to confirm.

23 Create the second panel entity model

Wood, Panel
Select the outside face of the top panel with the following options : Make laminates=NO, Design
for edges=FINISHED, Multi-layer board=NO, Assembly nature=SUB-ASSEMBLY.
Select OK to select the axis automatically.

Define the part by assigning :

- a designation : Top
- a type : Panel,
- a material : Melamine,
- a coating : Mat White Paint.

Select OK.

Enter the details shown below in the Edge Banding Wizard so as to only place an edge on the
front face of the panel.
Select an edge type : White Flat edge of 1 mm

Click on OK to confirm.

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Select OK to select the axis of the panel entity automatically.

The Panel characteristics dialogue window opens.

Select OK to confirm the characteristics of the panel entity created.

Click on MODELS, and then DEFINE NEW MODEL.

Select the panel entity created, and for the Model name enter the coding 1FE-1-Wht.
Select OK.

Use the panel model 1FE-1-Wht just created to define the bottom and separation panels that
make up the cabinet unit as panel entities.

All the panels are automatically inserted into the MAIN ASSEMBLY.

Tree structure of the panel entities

24 Make a layer visible
Turn on layers 1 and 2. in the main assembly

25 Define the parts

Wood, Define part
Define a designation and a material for the back panel and the panels that make up the base.

26 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Define the CHARACTERISTICS of the main assembly by entering the following information :
- Designation : Movable Furniture
- Part type : Furniture
Check the option Sub assembly as the assembly mode.
Select OK.

Define drivers

27 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define the parameters L, h, p and ep as drivers.

28 Save the file

File, Save
Save the file.

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Declaration of a standard
component library

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It is imperative to close the TopSolid’Wood application if you want to declare a standard

component library.

1 Create a new folder in the Config directory.

The name of the new folder corresponds to the name of your new standard.
Its name is defined by the user.
Example:

2 Declare the new standard in TopSolid’Wood.

The declaration of a new standard is done in the top.cfg configuration file which can be
found in Missler\Config.

This text file can be edited with Notepad or WordPad application.

3 Insert the following configuration word after those which are already in the file.
Follow this syntax :

Tabulation Tabulation Tabulation

D_COMPO_STANDARD New Standard C:\...\New Standard 0

Keyword Standard name Filepath Definition of the

standard type.0 or 1

Example:
D_COMPO_STANDARD Your standard C:\Missler\Config\Your standard 0

4 Save the top.cfg file.

5 Launch the TopSolid’Wood application and open a new document.

Check that the newly created standard now appears in the list of standards available.
To check it, launch the Assembly function, and select Include standard.

Include Standard window List of available standards

dialogue

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Create the geometry of the component

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without Template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create a circle
Curve, Circle
Create a 35 mm diameter circle.

3 Create the circle axis

Curve, Axes
Create the axes of the circle.
To do this, click on the circle when prompted for the reference element.

4 Extrude
Shape, Extruded
Extrude the circle a height of 13 mm, in the Z+ direction.

5 Create an offset curve

Curve, Offset curve
Create an offset curve, offset by 13 mm, in the Y+ direction.
Click on the horizontal axis as the reference element.

Trajectory
6 Saw
Wood, Sawing
Click on the part, then on the curve corresponding to
the trajectory of the saw.
The red arrow must point towards the outside of the part.
If necessary, click on INVERT to modify the orientation of
the arrow.
Select OK.

7 Create a centre point

Tools, Point, Centre key point
Create the point A as shown opposite.

8 Create a coordinate system on a face and a point

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system on face and point
Create a coordinate system on a face and a point by
selecting the top face, and the centre key point
created previously.
Click on QUIT then SET AS CURRENT.

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9 Create an offset point

Tools, Point, Offset point
Create a point, offset by 4 mm in the Y- direction,
from the origin of the current coordinate system. B
The point created corresponds to point B shown opposite.

10 Create a circle
Curve, Circle
Create a 20 mm diameter circle.
Use point B as the centre of the circle.

11 Create a boss
Shape, Boss
Select the bottom face as the reference face. Click on EXTRUSION DIRECTION and then select
Z+. Select the circle created in the previous step, and a boss height of 4 mm.

Reference face Result

Save a standard component

12 Save as a standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit / Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save it in Your Standard, Hardware, Others, Top Guide as shown below.

Select OK.

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Define a key point

Before “defining” the characteristics of the part, open a new document and then insert the
part just created by using; “Assembly, Include standard”.
When you create an assembly, TopSolid’Wood proposes two modes of positioning:
- by CONSTRAINT,
- or by KEY POINT.

The first solution consists of manually defining the different connections (MATE,
ALIGNMENT, ORIENTATION …) which will define the positioning of the assembled part.
This method is often used in the creation of furniture or for creating constraint systems
with joints.
Depending on the complexity of the part’s geometry, or the geometry of the part that it will
be assembled to, the assembly by constraint can be tedious.
However, this method remains essential for the creation of a constraints system.

The assembly by key point makes it possible to define, on the model of the part, an origin
coordinate system that will be used to define the orientation and the positioning of the part
when it is inserted into an assembly.
The working principle is simple; the software aligns the axes of the origin coordinate
system created on the model of the part, onto the axes of the destination coordinate
system

Examples:
Y+ Axis Axe Y+

X+ Axis Axe X+

Orientation of the key point Orientation of the destination coordinate system Result

Axe Y+
Axe Y+

Axe X+ Axe X+

Orientation of the key point Orientation of the destination coordinate system Result

Axe Y+ Axe Y+

Axe X+ Axe X+

Orientation of the key point Orientation of the destination coordinate system Result

It’s possible to create several key points.

By default, the first key point created is proposed to anchor the part.

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When inserting a component, if there is no key point defined, the part appears in dynamic
mode. So if you click on the screen, the point that is used to place the component
corresponds to the centre of mass of the part.

Click inside the document to physically insert the component into the project, and use the
positioning constraints to position it correctly.
On the other hand, if a key point is defined in the component, it is enough to simply click
on the coordinate system or face which the part will be positioned on.

13 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

14 Create a centre point

Tools, Point, Centre key point
Click on the top face of the part to create the point.
The point created corresponds to point C shown opposite. C

15 Create an offset point

Tools, Point, Offset point
Create a point, offset by 1 mm in the Z- direction, from the point created in the previous step.
The point created corresponds to point D shown below.

16 Create a coordinate system on a point

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system on point
Select the offset point created, and
then click on SET AS CURRENT.

D
17 Define a key point
Assembly, Define component, Define key point
Click on the coordinate system created in the
previous step. Name the key point; r1 and give
it a designation; Origin on door.

Define the processes of a component

A process is an operation, defined in the model of the component, which can be used again
when the component is inserted in an assembly. The principle for a local operation type
process is to carry out an operation on a martyr block, in order to then define the process
as a tool. The advantage of this method is the ability to recover the properties of the
operation when exporting towards a CFAO machining module.

18 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a contour of 80 mm by 80 mm using AUTOMATIC DIMENSION.

19 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the function Modify element to add a symmetry
constraint on the X axis and then on the Y axis.
Select the dimension to be constrained, click on
CONSTRAIN then click on the axis to use.

20 Extrude the martyr block

Shape, Extruded
Create an extruded shape, with a height of 20 mm in the Z- direction.

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Definition coordinate
system

21 Bore
Shape, Drilling
Create a Ø 35 mm drilled hole with a depth of 12 mm.
Use the COORDINATE SYSTEM mode to position it, and
then select the reference face.
In the drilling characteristics dialogue window, select
Coordinate system under the heading Drilling origin.

22 Make a layer invisible

Turn off layer 0.

Reference face
23 Define a tool
Assembly, Define component, Define tools
Select the type of operation; LOCAL OPERATION ON
SHAPES.

Name the tool element tool1.

This name must be used. Also if there are any further tools
assigned to the part, they should be named : tool2, tool3,
tool4 ...etc.

Enter the designation of the tool element : Blind drilling Local operation to
For the “Local operation to insert in tool”; click on the drilling. insert in tool
The name of the operation appears in the dialogue bar: drilling_operation_1
Confirm with OK, then STOP.

A window dialogue appears. It allows you to choose which

options you will be prompted for by the software when
using the process.
In this case, select none of them.

Select OK.

24 Make a layer current

Make layer 0 current and turn off layer 1.

25 Define the part

Wood, Define part
Define the part with the following information :
- Designation : Part
- Material : Plastic – PVC P.

Select OK.

26 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Define the CHARACTERISTICS of the main assembly with the following information :
- Designation : Top guide
- Part type : Hardware
Check the option Single unit as the assembly mode.
Select OK.

27 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

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28 Save as a standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit / Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save the file again in your standard component library, but under the following;
Your standard, Hardware, Others, Bottom roller.

Select OK.

29 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Modify the designation of the principal assembly : Bottom roller.
Select OK.

30 Save
File, Save
Save and close the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a standard

component bowl handle

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Create the geometry of the component

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without Template from the proposed list of template models.

2 Create the parameters

Parameter, Create
Create a parameter d with a value of 60 mm. Enter Diameter as the designation.

3 Create a cylinder
Shape, Cylinder
Create a cylinder of Ø d, in the Z- direction with a value of 14 mm.
Click in the document to place the cylinder.

4 Slot
Wood, Slot
Create a slot on the bottom face of the cylinder, with a width of 2.5 mm and a height of 12 mm.
Select the reference face and then the trajectory of the tool.
Select the simple mill, and then enter the appropriate machining values of the slot.

Reference face Tool trajectory Result

5 Shell
Shape, Surfacic/boolean operations, Shell
Hollow out the part with a global thickness of 4 mm.
Select the part to be hollowed out, and then select the face to pierce.
Select OK.

Face to pierce Result

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Hollow out the interior of the part with a global thickness of 2 mm.
Select the part to be hollowed out, and then select the interior faces of the part.
Select OK.

Face to pierce Result

6 Define the part

Wood, Define part
Define the part with the following information :
- Designation : Part
- Material : Metal – Brass.
- Coating : Metal – Chromium.

Select OK.

7 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Define the CHARACTERISTICS of the main assembly with the following information :
- Designation : Round finger pull
- Part type : Hardware

Check the option Single unit as the assembly mode.

Select OK.

Save standard component

8 Save as a standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit / Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save under Your standard, Hardware, Handles, Round finger pull.

Select OK.

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9 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

10 Create a coordinate system on a face and a point

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system on face and point
For the reference face, use the face that corresponds to the bottom of the slot, and for the origin
point, select the point used to place the cylinder.
Click on SET AS CURRENT.

Reference face Origin point Result

11 Modify the coordinate system

Edit, Modify
Click on the coordinate system created in the previous
step, which opens the coordinate system modification
dialogue window.
In the Orientation field, click twice on the Y button, and
then select OK.
The coordinate system should be orientated as shown opposite.

Define the key points

12 Define a key point

Assembly, Define component, Define key-points
Click on the coordinate system created previously.
For its name enter r1 and for its designation enter Handle origin.

Define the processes of the component

13 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a contour of 80 mm by 80 mm using AUTOMATIC DIMENSION.

14 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to add a symmetry
constraint on the X axis and then on the Y axis.
Select the dimension to be constrained, click on
CONSTRAIN and then click on the axis to use.

15 Extrude the martyr block

Shape, Extruded
Create an extruded shape, with a height of 30 mm in the Z- direction.

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16 Create a parameter
Parameter, Create
Create a parameter dp with a value of d-5 mm. Enter Drilling diameter as the designation.
Definition coordinate
system
17 Drill
Shape, Drilling
Create a Ø dp mm drilled hole with a depth of 12 mm.
Use the COORDINATE SYSTEM mode to position it, and
then select the reference face.
In the drilling characteristics dialogue window, select
Coordinate system under the heading Drilling origin.

18 Make a layer invisible Reference face

Turn off layer 0.

19 Define a tool Local operation to

Assembly, Define component, Define tools insert as the tool
Select the type of operation LOCAL OPERATION ON
SHAPES.
Name the tool element tool1.

This name must be used. Also if there are any further tools
assigned to the part, they should be named : tool2, tool3,
tool4 ...etc.

Enter the designation of the tool element : Blind drilling

For the “Local operation to insert in tool”; click on the drilling.

The name of the operation appears in the dialogue bar: drilling_operation_1

Confirm with OK, then STOP.

A window dialogue appears. It allows you to choose which

options you will be prompted for by the software when
using the process.
In this case we will select none of them.

Select OK.

20 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

Define a catalog code

If the component varies according to several set sizes or several set adjustments, it’s
possible to define a catalogue. The catalog is a text file or an Excel file which allows you to
use set values of certain parameters of a component according to a “code”.

21 Create a catalog
Assembly, Define component, Edit catalog header
Choosing the function, and selecting; All parameters and texts, an Excel spreadsheet opens.

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If Excel is installed on your PC, it will be automatically launched and the parameters will
appear on a spreadsheet, otherwise, the catalog will be opened by a text editor.

Enter the set parameter values according to the different codes.

Save and close the Excel file.

The file’s name is automatically defined by TopSolid’Wood during the creation of the Excel
catalog file.
It is imperative to never modify the name or the path of the Excel file, because they are
associated to the .top file of the part.

22 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

23 Make a layer current

Make layer 0 current.

24 Confirm the codes defined in the catalog

Assembly, Catalog code
Launch the function, and a list of codes defined for the component will appear in a drop down
menu in the dialogue bar.
Select one of the codes available in the list, and check to
see whether the component updates accordingly.

It is important to check the defined catalog codes of a component.

If catalog codes have been defined for a component, it is then possible to choose which
code to use when inserting the component in an assembly.

25 Save
File, Save
Save and close the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a shelf

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Create the geometry of the component

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without Template from the proposed list of template models.

2 Create the parameters

Parameter, Create
Create the following parameters:
- length : L=300,
- depth : p=200,
- thickness : ep=19,
- front positioning: p1=40,
- back positioning: p2=60.

3 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a rectangular contour and use AUTO DIMENSION.

4 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to add a symmetry constraint on the X axis and then on the Y
axis.
Select the dimension to constrain, click on CONSTRAINT then click on the axis to be used.
A dimension has a symmetry constraint when it is surrounded by “= =” symbols.

5 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Replace the dimension values by the appropriate parameters as shown above.

6 Create offset points

Tools, Point, Offset Point B
Create the first point, which is offset in
the Y+ direction, by a value of p1,
starting from the lower left point, and a
second point in the Y- direction, by a
value of p2, starting from the upper left A
point.
The points created correspond to the
points A and B as shown opposite.

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7 Create a coordinate systems on two axes

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system 2 axes
Create a coordinate system according to two axes.
Use the point A as the THROUGH POINT for each axis.
Click on Y+ for the first direction, then on THROUGH POINT
and on Z+ for the second direction.
Select OK.

Create the second coordinate system, using the through point B.

The directions will be identical to the previously created system.
Select OK.

8 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

Insert a standard component

9 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Insert the Cylindrical peg component, using its
19.5x5 code, from the TOPWOOD standard, under
the headings Accessories / Support.

Place the first component on one of the previously

created coordinate systems, then click on REPEAT.
Select SIMPLE MIRROR from the drop-down list and then
click on YZ.
Select STOP.

Place a second component on the other coordinate system and then repeat the previous step.
Select STOP.

10 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current and hide layer 1.

11 Create a parallel line

Curve, Offset curve
Create an offset curve, 1.5 mm towards the interior of the rectangular contour.
The reference curve will be the left side of the rectangle.

Use the rotative picking method to only select the desired segment.
Rotative picking procedure :

1. Keep the left button of the mouse pressed,

2. Move the cursor over the element to isolate,
3. Click as many times as needed with the right button of the mouse to select the
desired element (the chosen element highlights red).
4. Once the desired element is highlighted, release the left button.

12 Extrude the shelf

Shape, Extruded
Create an extruded shape along the Z+ direction using
a height value of ep.

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13 Saw
Wood, Sawing
Select the part to saw, and then the line
corresponding to the tool trajectory, i.e. the offset
line previously created.
The red arrow must be facing towards the
exterior of the part.
Select OK.

14 Propagate an operation
Shape, Propagate operation
Select the left edge of the part. A message appears in the alpha bar: Propagated operation =
trim @.....

Select SIMPLE MIRROR in the drop-down list, and then select the YZ plane.

Create a panel entity

15 Create a panel entity

Wood, Panel

The purpose of the panel function is to, simplify the application of the edge and laminate
functions, while defining the variables needed for their application. Thus, it is possible to
work on the design of a part in a FINISHED or ROUGH mode, and also to define the
covering of joints between edges and laminates.
The result of this function is to generate a complete panel entity, considered as a whole
part, but comprising of several elements (base, edges and laminates).

A panel is set up in 5 steps:

1. Choose the design options (FINISHED or ROUGH mode, covering of joints

between edges and laminates …),
2. Select the reference face,
3. Define the part (Information assigned to the base part include; a designation, a
material, a coating …),
4. Define the information for the edge banding wizard,
5. Define the panel entity (Information assigned to the panel entity include; a
designation, a reference …).

Select the top face of the part with the following options: Make laminates=NO, Design for
edges=FINISHED, Multi-layer board=NO, Assembly nature=SUB-ASSEMBLY.
Select OK to select the axes automatically.

The Part definition dialogue window opens.

Define the part by assigning :
- a designation : Shelf,
- a type : Panel,
- a material : Melamine,
- a coating : Mat white paint.

Select OK.

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Enter the following information into the edge band wizard:

The following characteristics can be defined in this dialogue window:

- The check-boxes: Check or uncheck to apply an edge or not.
- N°: Corresponds to the number of the edge being applied to the part.
- Codification: Allows the selection of an edge by its coding. This codification has
to be predefined in Tools, Options, TopWood Configuration, Edges
Configuration.
- Edge Type: Opens the edge type dialog box which allows you to select the edge
type and its characteristics (Code, material, coating).
- Length : Define the length of the edge to be placed.
- Start cut type & Term cut type : Allows you to choose the cut type for each edge
joint.

Only place an edge on the front face of the part.

Select the White flat edge 1 mm coding which we have previously defined in chapter 2.

Select OK to confirm.

Select OK to automatically select the axes of the panel entity.

The Panel Characteristics dialogue window opens.

By default, the dialog window is already filled in. This information is the previously defined
information about the base, which saves the user having to fill in the fields again,
presuming the information should be identical.
It is also possible to enter the cutting-up information of the panel entity (base + edges).

Click OK to confirm.

The panel entity is now created; it will be automatically inserted in the MAIN ASSEMBLY.

Tree structure of a panel entity in

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16 Save as standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit/Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save the file, once again in your standard component library, but under the following;
Your standard, Shop fitting, Furniture, Shelf + Supports.

Select OK.

17 Define the assembly

Wood, Define Set
Click on CHARACTERISTICS, and then enter the designation of the set : Shelf + Supports
Check the Sub-assembly mode as the nature of the assembly.
Select OK.

Define drivers
Drivers make it possible to define how a component is included in an assembly, allowing
you to change the value of a parameter or the shape’s geometry without modifying the
original model.
This operation modifies the options available when inserting a component into a document.
According to the driving elements defined, the software will require for example: the value
of a parameter, or a starting and end point...
All the defined drivers in a document are added to the DRIVERS SET.

18 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define the following parameters as drivers :
- length : L
- depth : p
- thickness : ep
- front positioning: p1,
- back positioning: p2. List of defined drivers

19 Save
File, Save
Save and close the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a sliding

door component

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Create the geometry of the component

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without Template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create the Parameters

Parameter, Create
Create the following parameters:
- length : L=250
- height : h=350
- thickness : ep=19.

3 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a rectangular contour using AUTO DIMENSION.

4 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to add a symmetry
constraint on the X axis and then on the Y axis.
Select the dimension to constrain, click on CONSTRAINT
then click on the axis to be used.

5 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Replace the dimension values by the appropriate
parameters as shown opposite.

6 Extrude the door

Shape, Extruded
Create an extruded shape along the Z+ direction using a height value of ep.

7 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current.

8 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Insert the component Top Guide, available in the standard; Your standard under Hardware,
Others.

Position it on the back face of the door, 13 mm from the top edge and 50 mm from the left edge.
Use the buttons -90°, 90° or 180° to orientate the component correctly.

Click on REPEAT, then select from the drop-down list;

SIMPLE MIRROR.
Click on the YZ symmetry plane.

Click on BLIND DRILLING to activate the defined process

of the component.
Select the back face of the door.

Select STOP, and then OTHER COMPONENT.

Now insert the Bottom Roller component.

Position and propagate it as done previously.

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Create a parametric expression with conditions

It is possible to create parameters which change according to various conditions. Thus the
value of a parameter can vary, according to the value of a second parameter.

In this exercise, the positioning of the bowl handle component varies depending on the
version of the door (right or left).

The creation of a parameter with conditions is done by using the following syntax :

p1 = when ( dg==1 , L-50mm , 50 mm )

Name of the Parameter to consider

Value when the condition
condition parameter
is not met

Condition Value when the condition

is met

The parameter p1 corresponds to the positioning of the handle on the door.

The parameter dg corresponds to the version of the door (0 for the left, 1 for the right),

The expression above works in the following way :

- When dg is equal to 1, then the value of p1 is L-50mm.

- When dg is different from 1, then the value of p1 is 50mm.

9 Create a parameter
Parameter, Create
From the drop-down list select NO UNIT, and create a parameter dg=1.
Its designation is Left Door (0) – Right Door (1).

10 Create a parametric expression

Parameter, Create
Create the LENGTH PARAMETER, p1, and for its value enter the following : when(dg==1,L-
50mm,50 mm).

11 Include a standard component

Assembly, Include Standard
Insert the component Round finger pull, 40 mm
diameter, available in the standard Your standard
under Hardware, Handles.

Position it on the front face of the door, 80 mm from the

top edge and p1 from the left edge.

Click on STOP, then on BLIND DRILLING to activate the

defined process of the component.
Select the front face of the door.

Click STOP.

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12 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Modify the value of the parameter dg, changing it to 0.
The position of the handle changes according to the value of the parameter; dg.

Positioning of the Positioning of the

handle when dg=1 handle when dg=0

Create a panel entity

13 Create a panel entity

Wood, Panel

Select the top face of the door with the following options: Make Laminates=NO, Design for
Edges=FINISHED, Multi-layer Board=NO, Assembly nature=SUB ASSEMBLY.
Click OK to automatically select the axes.

The Part Definition dialogue window opens.

Define the part by entering the following information:
- designation: Sliding door,
- type: Panel,
- material: Melamine,
- coating: Mat white paint.

Click OK.

Enter the following information into the edge band wizard, only placing edges on the left and right
faces of the part.
Select the White flat edge of 1 mm coding which we previously predefined in chapter 2.

Click on OK to confirm.

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Select OK to automatically select the axes of the panel entity.

The Panel Characteristics dialogue window opens.

By default, the dialog window is already filled in. This information is the previously defined
information about the base, which saves the user having to fill in the fields again,
presuming the information should be identical.
It is also possible to enter the cutting-up information of the panel entity (base + edges).

Click OK to confirm.

The panel entity is now created; it will be automatically inserted in the MAIN ASSEMBLY.

Tree structure of a panel entity in

the main assembly

Define the drivers

14 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define the parameters dg, L, h and ep as drivers.

List of defined drivers

15 Save as standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit / Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save it, once again in your standard component library, but under the following; Your
standard, Shop fitting, Furniture, Sliding door.

Click OK.

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16 Define set
Wood, Define Set
Click on CHARACTERISTICS, and then enter the designation of the set : Sliding door
Check the Sub-assembly mode as the nature of the assembly.
Select OK.

17 Save
File, Save
Save and close the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a cabinet

unit with sliding doors

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Create the geometry starting from a template

1 Open a new Design document

In the USER TEMPLATES list select Cabinet.top.

2 Change the current layer

Make layer 4 current and hide layers 1, 2 and 3.

3 Create a centre point

Tools, Point, Centre Key Point A
Create points A and B as shown opposite.

4 Create a line B
Curve, Line
Trace a line passing through the two created points.

5 Thicken a line
Curve, Thickened Curve
Thicken the created line using the Symmetric=YES mode and a value of ep/2.

6 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 1.

7 Extrude the separation panel

Shape, Extruded
Extrude the thickened curve with an offset distance of
2*ep+6 mm.
Change to the TO mode, then select the front face of the
back panel in order to define the extrusion length of the
part.

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Multi-Drilling

The principle of the Multi-drilling function is to carry out the propagation of a drilling operation
along one or two directions. The function proposes various modes of distribution specific to
TopSolid’Wood (Step, Step centred, Distance) while managing the number of operations in an
associative way using the parameters of the function (distance between centres, optimised
number of elements…).

Also, it is possible to define drilling patterns.

Distributed Drilling model on Distributed Drilling model on

a face a face

The creation of a two direction distribution using the multi-drilling function is carried out by
entering the following information :

1. The support face: Select the face that will receive the operation.

Support face

2. Select the starting face or edge for the first propagation.

3. Select the terminate face or edge for the first propagation.
4. Select the starting face or edge for the second propagation.
5. Select the terminate face or edge for the second propagation.

2. Starting face 3. Terminate face 4. Starting for the 5. Terminate face

for the first for the first second for the second
propagation propagation propagation propagation

The function will change according to the selected propagation type, SIMPLE or DOUBLE.

However, it is necessary to have created a drilling model beforehand.

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Select one of the user Drilling models or Drilling patterns that you have previously defined.

The distribution characteristics can be manually defined or automatically, using

propagation models predefined by the user. These predefined distribution models are
created by going to the Topsolid’Wood configuration menu. To find this go to Tools\
Options\ Topwood Configuration.

Examples :

If no predefined propagation is If a predefined propagation is selected, all the

selected, the user must define the configuration fields appear greyed-out as this
distribution manually. information has already been defined.
The distribution is calculated automatically.

To have a predefined propagation available in the list, it is imperative that the predefined
propagation model is created before the use of the assembly functions.

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Create a drilling model

The creation of a drilling model is done in five stages.

1 Launch the Fitting function, and then click on DRILLING MODELS.

2 Define the name of the new model and the configuration under which it will be stored
(USER or GROUP).

Name of the new drilling model : Ø5 x 12

Model : USER

Press ENTER on the keyboard which will open the dialogue window shown below.

3 Select the type of hole from the column on the left. Use the arrows at the centre of the
dialogue window to insert or extract a type of hole.

Once you have selected the type of hole, select OK.

4 Select the drilling type and properties :

Hole : Blind
Diameter : 5 mm
Depth : 12 mm
Drilling origin : Coordinate system

Select OK.

The following message appears :

5 Select OK to confirm the creation of the new model.

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Create a drilling pattern

1 Launch the Fitting function, and then click on DRILLING PATTERNS.

2 The dialogue window opposite opens.

Select New to create a new pattern.

3 The Drilling pattern definition dialogue window opens.

Enter the information shown below.

Select OK to confirm.

4 The new drilling pattern is now available in the User pattern models.

To modify or remove a pattern, select the pattern and click on Modify or Remove.

Select OK.

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When defining the distribution while using the Fitting function, you will now find the drilling
model and drilling pattern created previously.

Characteristics of the model.

Drilling model.

Drilling pattern.

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8 Multi-drillings
Wood, Fitting
Create the following drillings in two directions on the vertical separation panel.
Use the DOUBLE propagation mode and select :
- the reference face,
- start face or edge for first propagation,
- terminate face or edge for first propagation,
- start face or edge for second propagation, First terminate face
- terminate face or edge for second propagation. or edge

Support face

Start face or edge for

first propagation
Second terminate
face or edge

Start face or edge for

second propagation

Select the User drilling models which you defined beforehand.

Define the distribution mode and characteristics of the two propagations with the following
information :

- First propagation

Distribution Minimum
Step d0 d1
mode values
Step 32 mm 80 mm 80 mm yes

- Second propagation

Distribution Element
d0 d1
mode number
Distance d0t = 37 mm d1t = 45 mm 2

Select OK.

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Use the COPY OPERATION option to create the operation

on the opposite face of the part and to the right and left
sides.

Except for the support faces, use the same reference

faces as previously used for the original multi-drilling
operation.

Create slots on the panels

9 Slot
Wood, Slot
Create a slot on the bottom panel of the unit.
Select the top face of the panel, and then select the front
edge as the tool trajectory.
Select STOP.

Select Drills and then the simple mill.

For the machining characteristics of the slot, enter the
following information :
- Mode : Centred
- Gap distance : ep/2+2mm
- Slot width : 7mm
- Slot depth : 8mm
Select OK.

Use the option COPY OPERATION to create a new slot on the bottom face of the top panel of the
unit.

10 Repeat an operation
Shape, Propagate operation
Click on one of the two slots just created.
Select from the operation drop-down list : Slot.
A message appears in the alpha bar : Propagated operation = shaping operation @.....

Select the LINEAR mode and then the Z- direction.

Enter the total distance of ep+2mm, and a total number of 2.
Select the second slot to also repeat it.

11 Change the current layer

Make layer 5 current.

12 Create an analytical parameter

Parameter, Create
Create a parameter of a measured length.

To do this, click on , then .

Click on an edge which corresponds to the depth of the
vertical separation panel.

Name the new parameter; p_int, and enter a designation

of Interior depth.

Select OK to confirm. Reference edge

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Assembly using positioning constraints

13 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Insert the Shelf + Supports component, available in the standard; Your standard under
Shop fitting / Furniture.

Enter the following information for the components driving parameters :

- Length : (L-3*ep)/2
- Depth : p_int.
- Panel thickness : ep.
- Front positioning : d0t
- Back positioning : d1t

Click in the document to place the part near the unit.

Select the cylindrical face of the Cylindrical peg on the left side of the shelf as the Origin
geometry, and the interior face of one of the multi-drilling holes on the vertical separation panel as
the Destination geometry.
Face

Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

Select the left face of the shelf component as the Origin geometry, and the interior face of the
vertical separation panel as the Destination geometry.
Enter the distance value as; 1 mm.

Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

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Click on AUTO, and then select ORIENTATION.

Select an edge of the shelf component as the origin direction, and then select OK to confirm the
direction of the arrow.
Click on Z- to define the destination direction.
Select PARALLEL.

Edge

Origin direction Confirm the direction Result

Click on Z-
Select PARALLEL

Select STOP.

Select the SIMPLE MIRROR mode from the drop-down

menu, and then select YZ as the symmetry plane.

14 Change the current layer

Make layer 6 current.

15 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Insert the Sliding door component, available in the standard; Your standard under Shop
fitting / Furniture.

Enter the following information for the components driving parameters :

- Left Door (0) – Right Door (1) : 0
- Length : (L-ep)/2
- Height : h-2*ep-124.
- Panel thickness : ep.

Click in the document to place the part near the unit.

Select the bottom face of the door component as the Origin geometry, and the top face of the
bottom panel of the unit as the Destination geometry.
Ensure the type is set as MATE, and enter a distance value of 2.5 mm.

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Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

Select the front face of the door component as the Origin geometry, and the front face of the
bottom panel of the unit as the Destination geometry.
Select ALIGNEMENT as the type, and enter a distance value of 2.5 mm.
Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK, STOP, then NO PROPAGATION.

Insert the Sliding door component again.

Enter the following information for the components driving parameters :
- Left Door (0) – Right Door (1) : 1
- Length, Height, and Panel thickness: identical values to the first door.

If using the same driving parameters for two components, it is possible to re-use the
drivers of the first component in order to save the user having to enter them a second time.
To do this, click on the first door component in order to view the list of its driving
parameters. Select the appropriate driver, which will merge the value of the driver to be
defined with that of the component already inserted.

List of driving parameters available after

clicking on the first sliding door
component

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After defining the driving parameters, click in the document to place the part near the unit.

Select the bottom face of the door component as the Origin geometry, and the top face of the
bottom panel of the unit as the Destination geometry.
Ensure the type is set as MATE, and enter a distance value of 2.5 mm.

Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

Select the front face of the door component as the Origin geometry, and the back face of the first
door component as the Destination geometry.
Ensure the type is set as MATE, and enter a distance value of 2 mm.
Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK, STOP, then NO PROPAGATION.

16 Save as
File, Save as
Save the file in the Project folder with the name Cabinet unit 2 sliding doors.

17 Change the current layer

Make layer 7 current, and turn off layers 6 and 5.

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18 Assembly using pins

Wood, Other processes, Pin assembly
Create a pin assembly of the vertical separation panel and
the top and bottom panels.

Select the 30x8 Smooth Pin pin component available in

the TOPWOOD standard under the folders Assembly/Pin.

Select the positioning of the pins and from the drop-down

menu, select the Pin predefined propagation.

Use the option COPY PROPAGATION to obtain the same

distribution for the second pin assembly.

19 Change the current layer

Make layer 8 current.

20 Create a panel entity starting from a preset model

Wood, Panel
Click on MODELS, and then select the model 3FE-1-Wht from the list.
Select OK.
Click on the reference face, the outside face of the left side panel.
Select OK to select the axes automatically.

The Part Definition dialogue window opens.

Define the part by entering the following information :
- a designation : Left Side
- a type : Panel,
- a material : Melamine,
- a coating : Mat White Paint.

Select OK to confirm.

Use the options ARROW SENSE, ARROW OPPOSITE

SENSE, and U TURN to alter the sides of the panel the
edges will be placed on if they are not automatically
correct.

Select OK to select the axis of the panel entity

automatically.

The Panel characteristics dialogue window opens.

Select OK to confirm.

Repeat the same procedure for the right side panel.

Also, repeat the procedure while using the 1FE-1-Wht panel model for the top, bottom and
separation panels.

21 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 2.

22 Define the parts

Wood, Define part
Define the designation and material for the back and base parts.

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23 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Define the CHARACTERISTICS of the main assembly by entering the following information :
- Designation : Cabinet unit 2 sliding doors
- Part type : Furniture
Check the option Sub assembly as the assembly mode.
Select OK.

Define the drivers

24 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define the parameters L, h, p and ep as drivers.

25 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

Exploded view

26 Create an exploded view

Assembly, Create exploded assembly
Click in the document and choose a new design document Without template.

When generating an exploded view, the software only takes into account the parts defined
in the Main Assembly, or an alternative set. If a created part does not appear, it is because
the part was not defined or that it was created on a layer that is currently switched off.

For the Explode type; select SPHERICAL EXPLOSION with a spherical coefficient of 1.5.
For the Centre of explosion, select the origin of the absolute coordinate system.

27 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

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Create a draft document

28 Open a new draft document
Choose Associative A3 Horizontal mm from the proposed list of template models.

29 Create a principal view

View, Main view
Create a front view of the cabinet previously created.
Click in the design document containing the unit to be projected.

Select ASSEMBLY and click on the design

document.
The dialogue window shown opposite opens.

Configure the view using the options : Scaling

factor, Colours, Title...

The orientation of the view is defined by choosing a

preset orientation in the 2D view list or by selecting
a view orientation directly from the design document
or by selecting a reference point from the design
document*.
Select OK.

* by clicking in the “or 3d view or 3d coordinate

system or face” dialogue field and then clicking
in the design document.

The view appears at the end of your cursor.

Place the view on the draft document.

30 Modify the scale

Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to change the scale factor of the view.
Choose DRAWING BORDER.
Change the Scaling factor to 0.1 which corresponds to a scale of 1/10e.
Select OK.

31 Create an auxiliary view

View, Auxiliary view
Create a Top view and a Perspective view starting from the front view.

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32 Create a section view

View, Full section
Create a cutting axis in the principal view.
Activate the Full section function and select the Principal view as the Reference view then
create the cutting axis. Select Contour to create this manually.
The options OK, INVERT, EXTREMITIES make it possible to reverse the direction of the cutting
axis, to modify the alignment of the view and to confirm when the result is appropriate.

33 Dimensions
Dimension, Fast dimension
Dimension the views by selecting the various elements to be measured.

34 Insert the exploded view

View, Main view

Select ASSEMBLY.
Click in the design document containing the
exploded assembly.

If the file is closed, use the option EXPLORE, then

browse to the file location.

The dialogue window shown opposite opens.

Configure the view using the options : Shading view,

Colours, Title...

The orientation of the view is defined by choosing a

preset orientation in the 2D view list, or by selecting
a view orientation directly from the design document
or by selecting a reference point from the design
document*.

Select OK.

* by clicking in the “or 3d view or 3d coordinate system or face” dialogue field and then
clicking in the design document.

The view appears at the end of your cursor. Place

the view on the draft document.

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Create a bill of material

35 Create a bill of material

Bill of material, Bill of material
Create a bill of material of the unit by using the
standard model
TopWoodIdxNbDesRefMatComLenWidTh.
Click on the 2D exploded view.
Select FLAT as the depth of the BOM.
Click on the title-block of the draft document.

36 Create the indexes of the bill of material

Bill of material, Automatic BOM index
Select the exploded view, in order to place the indexes. The index numbers will automatically
appear in the bill of material.

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Workshop : Creation of an
extruded component

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The creation of a section depends on certain rules which are described below. If only one
of these rules is not adhered to, the section will not function correctly.

Creation of the profile

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create a coordinate system

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system on point
Create a coordinate system on a point on the XY
plane of the ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM,
and then make it current.

3 Create a profile
Curve, Contour
Create a contour corresponding to the profile
section shown opposite.

4 Dimension the contour

Tools, Dimension
Dimension the geometry as shown
opposite.

5 Add the constraints

Edit, Modify
Impose a symmetry constraint on each dimension.

6 Modify parameters
Parameter, Modify
Replace the dimension values to those shown opposite.

7 Thicken a contour
Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the curve by 1.5 mm using the Symmetric=NO mode.
Click on the arrow to modify the direction as shown
below.

8 Create the parameters

Parameter, Create
Create a parameter named L with a value of 50 mm.

9 Create a duplicated coordinate system

Tools, Coordinate system, Duplicate coordinate system
Duplicate the current coordinate system with a
TRANSLATION in the Z+ direction, by a distance of
L.

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10 Create a line
Curve, Line
Create a line between these two coordinate systems.

11 Extrude the profile

Shape, Extruded
Extrude the section profile using the options >> then DIRECTION.
Click on the line (the arrow facing towards the duplicated coordinated system), then click on the
duplicated coordinate system to define the height of the part.

fr1

12 Name the elements

Edit, Name
Name the two coordinate systems.
These names must be used :
- bottom location : fr1
- top location : fr2

fr2

13 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define the parameter L as a driver.
Enter the designation as Length.

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fr2
14 Create points
Tools, Point, Basic point
Create the points A and B shown opposite.

15 Define the key points

Assembly, Define component, Define key-points
Define each key-point with the following information :
For point A :
- Name of key-point : P1
- Designation of key-point : Front. A
fr1
For point B : B
- Name of key-point : P2
- Designation of key-point : Back.

The key-points must be located in the grid of the fr1 coordinate system.

16 Define the part

Wood, Define part
Define the element with the following information :
- Designation : Track
- Part type : Hardware
- Material : Plastic – PVC P.

Select OK.

17 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
The designation of the assembly is PVC Track.
Check the option Single unit as the assembly mode.
Select OK.

Save as a standard component

18 Save as standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit/Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save it under Your standard, Hardware, Profiles, Track.

Select OK.

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19 Define an extruded component

Assembly, Define component, Define extruded component
Thanks to this function, the software will automatically create the necessary files for the
processes related to an extruded component, but only if the part selected contains all the
necessary elements for an extruded component.
It will then be possible to automatically create mitre and planar cuts on this component.
Launch the function and click on the extruded part.
Select STOP.

20 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

Use of the extruded component

21 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

22 Create a regular polygon profile

Curve, Other curves, Regular polygon
Create a regular polygon with 5 sides and a diameter of 200 mm.

23 Include a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Select the extruded component, available under the standard; Your standard, Hardware,
Profiles, Track.
Click on the 1st point of the profile, then the second.

2
For the positioning of the section profile, it is possible to choose one of the key points created
previously.

Insert the other sections to make up the shape as shown opposite.

The direction of the section depends on the order the points are chosen.

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24 Use the processes

Assembly, Use process
Click on one of the section parts to activate the section processes (1).
Select MITRE CUT, and then click on the second connecting part to be cut (2).
Select OK.
Repeat the same procedure to create the cuts on the other sections.

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Workshop : Cabinet arrangement

with sliding doors

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1 Open a file
Open the file Cabinet unit 2 sliding doors.top.

2 Change the current layer

Make layer 9 current and turn off layer 6.

Insert an extruded component

3 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Insert the Track component, available under the standard; Your standard under Hardware,
Profiles.

Click on the points at the left and right side of the slot on the bottom panel of the unit, as shown in
the diagram below.

Front right point

Front left point

Enter a rotation angle value of 270° to orientate the component correctly.

Click on PROPAGATE, and then click on an edge of the second slot.

This will merge the repetition of the component with the slot operation.

Now insert the component on the slots of the top panel.

The key-point and the rotation angle used may vary.

Propagate the components as previously.

Define an articulation configuration

An articulation configuration makes it possible to define the connections between various
rigid sets. These constraints will then be effective after the insertion of the component into
a new document.

4 Define an articulation configuration

Assembly, Define component, Define articulation configuration
Name the articulation configuration as Ca1.
The construction tree opens and displays the SET OF ARTICULATION CONSTRAINTS.

Expand Ca1, and then Rigid sets (29).

By definition, a rigid element corresponds

to a part of the project. The idea here is to
group similar elements in order to create
rigid sub-sets.

Rigid Sets

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For this exercise, define three rigid sub-sets :

- The first referring to the fixed elements (Panels, hardware…)
- The other two referring to the variable components (one sliding door in each
rigid sub-set),

In the construction tree, right-click on Rigid set (1),

and then select Make Rigid.

Click on all the elements which will make up the first

rigid sub-set (fixed parts).

Select STOP.

The rigid subset containing all the fixed elements is

created.

Creation or three rigid sub-sets

The connections should now be defined in the rigid sets. The idea of this procedure is to
define the constraints between the sliding doors and the unit, which will allow the
adjustment of their positioning after the insertion of the component into a new document.

So that the configuration articulation is taken into account during the insertion of the
component, it is obligatory to set it up using constrained positioning.

In the automatic articulations list, you will find all the installation constraints for the
positioning of the sliding doors.

Define stops in an articulation configuration

In the construction tree, right-click on Manual articulations (0/0), then select Insert.

Select the right face of the right sliding door as the Origin geometry, and the interior face of the
right side of the unit as the Destination geometry.
Enter a distance value of 0 mm.

Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

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In the construction tree, right-click on the constraint just added, then click on Stop=NO to activate
the stop.

Select OK to confirm the direction.

The orientation of the arrow must be in the direction of the part to be used as the stop.

Arrow orientation Manual articulation of a mate

constraint defined as a stop

Assign to the sliding doors the three other necessary stop constraints.
To do this, follow the same procedure as before to obtain the result which is shown below.

Constraints defining the manual

articulations

5 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a front

frame component

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The creation of a section depends on certain rules which are described below. If only one
of these rules is not adhered to, the section will not function correctly.

Creation of the component

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Change the current layer

Make layer 1 current and turn off layer 0.

3 Create a coordinate system

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system on point
Create a coordinate system on a point on the XY
plane of the ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM,
and then make it current.

4 Create the following parameters :

- Height : h=500 mm
- Toe Kick Height : hp=80 mm

5 Create a line
Curve, Line
Create a line in the document, away from the current coordinate system.

6 Name the line

Edit, Name
Name the created line.
Enter the name as t, and the designation as Path

7 Create a parallel line

Curve, Offset curve
In another colour and line type, create a first parallel of 80
mm, and a second of 10 mm both in the Y+ direction.

8 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current.

9 Create a thickened curve

Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken each line using the Symmetric=NO mode.
It is important to use the Thickened curve function, and not the Thicken function also available.
Curve n°1 : thickness : 51 mm

Reference curve n°1 Result

Select OK.

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Curve n°2 : thickness : 19 mm

Reference curve n°2 Result

Select OK.

Curve n°3 : thickness : 10 mm

Reference curve n°3 Result

Select OK.

10 Extrude
Shape, Extruded
Extrude the 3 thickened profiles separately in the Z+ direction.
Extrude the first thickened profile 19 mm, with an offset
distance of hp.
Extrude the second thickened profile a value of h.
Finally, extrude the final thickened profile a value of h-hp,
with an offset distance of hp.

11 Repeat a shape
Edit, Repeat
Repeat part A, in the Z+ direction, using the LINEAR mode.
Enter the total distance as h-hp-19 mm, and a total
number of 5.

Part A Result

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12 Define the part

Wood, Define part
Define all the elements by assigning a designation and a material.

Save as a standard component

13 Save the standard component

Assembly, Define component, Edit/Save template
Select SAVE STANDARD TEMPLATE.
Save it in; Your standard, Shop Fitting, Reception Desk, Front Frame.

Select OK.

Define the drivers

14 Define a driver
Assembly, Define component, Define drivers
Define as a driver :
- The height parameter : h
- The plinth height parameter : hp
- The line created by two points : t
- The current coordinate system : r1.

List of defined drivers

15 Save
File, Save
Save and close the file.

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Workshop : Creation of a reception

desk

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Create the geometry of the reception desk

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create an ellipse
Curve, Other curves, Elipse
Create an ellipse with a radius of 2200 mm in X, and 1850 mm in Y.
Select the coordinate system origin as the centre point of the ellipse.

3 Transform the ellipse

Curve, Transform
Transform the ellipse by one ROTATION of 35°, around the Z+ axis.

4 Create parallels
Curve, Offset curve
Create the first offset curve 320 mm towards the interior of
the ellipse, then a second of 750 mm.

5 Create a rectangle A
Curve, Rectangle
Using another colour, create a rectangle using the
ENCLOSING mode, around the external ellipse.
The margin should be 0 mm.

6 Create an extremum point

Tools, Point, Extremum point
Create an extremum point on the smallest ellipse in the X- direction.
The point created corresponds to point A shown above.

7 Create an offset line

Curve, Offset curve
Create an offset line passing through point A.
For the reference curve, select the left side of the enclosing rectangle.

Use the rotative picking method to only select the desired segment.
Rotative picking procedure :

1. Keep the left button of the mouse pressed.

2. Move the cursor over the element to isolate.
3. Click as many times as needed with the right button of the mouse to select the
desired element (the chosen element highlights red).
4. Once the desired element is highlighted, release the left button.

8 Create a sketch line

Curve, Sketch line
Create a sketch line with an angle of 95°, passing through A
the origin of the ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM.

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9 Trim a sketch line

Curve, Trim
First trim the sketch line just created, with the external ellipse.
Then trim the sketch line with the smallest ellipse.

First trim Second trim

10 Create an arc
Curve, Circle
Create a circle of Ø 3500 mm in Passing point mode.
The starting point will be point B, and then click on the external ellipse to obtain a tangent position.

C
11 Change the current layer
Make layer 1 current.

12 Create a contour by tracing

Curve, Contour
Create a contour by tracing over the existing geometry,
starting from point B to the point C.
Change the colour and line weight for clarity.

13 Smooth a contour
Curve, Smooth
Using the TOLERANCE mode; smooth the traced contour.
Do not change the tolerance values. B

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14 Save as
File, Save as
Save the file in the Project folder with the name Reception desk.

15 Hide a layer C
Turn off layer 0

16 Repeat a point 2
Edit, Repeat
Repeat using the ON CURVE mode, the point C.
Use DISTRIBUTE for the distribution mode and POINT
TO POINT for the transformation mode.
The number of instances is 4.

17 Create two lines

Curve, Line 3
Create two lines whose starting point is the origin of the
ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM.
Use point n°2 as the end point for the first line, and point
n°3 for the second.

To directly select the origin of the ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM, simply click the
ENTER key on your keyboard.

18 Create an offset curve C

Curve, Offset curve
Create a parallel of the traced curve, 80 mm towards the interior.

19 Extend the curve Extended curve

Curve, Extend
Extend the parallel curve just created by 100 mm
as shown opposite.

20 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current and turn on layer 0.

21 Create three traced contours

Curve, Contour
Trace three contours as shown opposite.
Change the colour and line weight for clarity.

22 Change the current layer

Make layer 3 current and turn off layer 2.

23 Create three traced contours

Curve, Contour
Trace three contours as shown opposite.

24 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

25 Hide layers
Turn off layers 0 and 1.

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Model the frame of the reception desk

26 Extrude the top

Shape, Extruded
Extrude each of the contours representing the top of the reception desk, in the Z+ direction.
The extrusion value is 40 mm, with an offset distance of 1110 mm.

27 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current and turn off layer 3.

28 Extrude the framework

Shape, Extruded
Extrude each of the contours separately, in the Z+ direction.
The extrusion value is 19 mm, with an offset distance of 750 mm.

29 Change the current layer

Make layer 4 current, turn off layer 2 and turn on layers 0 and 1.

30 Thicken a line
Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the curves A and B by 19 mm using the Symmetric=NO mode.
Click on the arrow to modify the direction to that shown below.

The construction elements may have become invisible.

Use the mode; Invisible = Show, located in the State bar to see the elements.
Once finished, change the mode back to; Invisible = Hidden.

Curve A Curve B

31 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 3.

32 Extrude the sides

Shape, Extruded
Extrude the two thickened curves separately.
Select the mode TO, and then click on the bottom face of
one of the top parts of the desk.

33 Make a layer invisible

Turn off layers 0 and 1.

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Part 2

34 Display the driving elements

Attribute, Driving elements
Click on parts 1 and 2 to display their driving elements. Part 1

Trim the profiles and shapes

35 Trim the sides

Shape, Trim
Trim BY SWEEPING CURVE, the first side.
For the trimming curve, select the contour of part 1.
The arrow must point towards the outside of the contour.

Repeat the same procedure to trim the second side.

The trimming curve will be the contour of part 2.
Result
36 Make a layer visible
Turn on layer 1 and turn off layer 3.

37 Create points on a curve

Tools, Point, Point on curve
Create a point on curve E using the CONSTRAINED
POINT mode. 2
For the starting point, select point 2, and then enter a E
distance of 550 mm.

Follow the same procedure to create point F.

The starting point will be point 3, and the distance will be
identical to that of the first point created.

F
38 Save
File, Save 3
Save the file.

39 Create two coordinate systems by 2 axes

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system 2 axes
Create the first coordinate system by using point E as the THROUGH POINT for both the X axis
and Y axis. Select the line containing point E to define the direction of the X axis.
Click on Y+ to define the Y axis.
Do not SET AS CURRENT the coordinate system.

E E

Orientation of the arrow

Result
defining the X axis
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Create the first coordinate system by using point F as the THROUGH POINT for both the X axis
and Y axis. Select the line containing point F to define the direction of the X axis.
Click on Y+ to define the Y axis.
Do not SET AS CURRENT the coordinate system.

F F

Orientation of the arrow

Result
defining the X axis

40 Create lines
Curve, Line
Create a line passing through points 3 and F.

41 Change the current layer

Make layer 5 current, and turn off layer 1.

42 Thicken a line Interior

Curve, Thickened curve
Thicken the created line by 19 mm using the Symmetric=NO mode.
Create a thickened curve on each side of the line.
Click on the arrow to modify the direction.

43 Make a layer visible Exterior

Turn on layer 2.

44 Extrude the supports

Shape, Extruded
Extrude separately, the two thickened curves.
Select the mode TO, and then click on the bottom face of
one of the framework parts of the desk.

Use a different colour for each extruded part.

45 Hide a layer
Turn off layer 2

46 Repeat the supports

Edit, Repeat
Repeat the two supports using the ON COORDINATE
SYSTEMS mode.
Select the Origin coordinate system, as shown below.
Use the other created coordinate system as the
Destination coordinate system as shown below.
Select STOP.
Destination coordinate system

Result

Origin coordinate system

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47 View the template of a repetition

Edit, Modify
Click on one of the repeated supports, and then select
EDIT TEMPLATE.
Repeat the procedure to display the template of the
second repeated support.

48 Create a coordinate system by 2 axes

Tools, Coordinate system, Coordinate system 2 axes Visible template
Create a coordinate system on the support template shown opposite.
Use the edges of the part to define the axes.
SET AS CURRENT the coordinate system.

X axis X direction Y axis Y direction Result

49 Create offset points G

Tools, Point, Offset point
Create the first offset point G, in the X+ direction,
120 mm from the upper left corner point.

Create a second offset point H, in the X+ direction,

320 mm from the lower left corner point.

50 Create an arc blend H

Curve, Other curves, Arc blend
Create an arc blend passing through the points G and H
with the direction Y- for point G and Y+ for point H.

51 Trim the supports

Shape, Trim
Trim BY SWEEPING CURVE, the two supports.
Select the two supports by using the selection lasso .
Select the arc blend created previously as the trimming curve.
The arrow must point towards the outside of the part.

52 Display the elements of a repetition

Edit, Repeat
Select the option SHOW REPETITION, and then click on
one of the two supports.
Repeat the procedure for the second support.

53 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 1.

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54 Trim the supports

Shape, Trim
Trim BY SWEEPING CURVE, the four supports.
Select the four supports by using the selection lasso .
Use the profile shown below as the trimming curve.
The arrow must point towards the outside of the part.

Trimming curve

Result

55 Make a layer visible Panel 2

Turn on layer 2, and turn off layer 1

56 Subtract
Shape, Subtract Side 2
Select panel 1, then select side 1 as
the tool shape to use.
The operation must be done using the
EXISTING OPERATIONS mode and
with the hide tools option set at NO.

Repeat the operation on panel 2, using

side 2 as the tool shape to use.
Side 1 Panel 1

57 Fillet
Shape, Fillet Panel 2
Create a fillet of 400 mm on the corner of panel 2.

58 File
File, Save
Save the file.

59 Change the current layer

Make layer 6 current, turn off layers 2,
4 and 5, turn on layer 1.

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60 Divide a curve
Curve, Other curves, Division
In the Points mode, select the curve to divide as shown
below.
Select, using the selection lasso , the two lines used as the cutting curves.

Cutting curves

Curve to divide
The construction elements may have become invisible.
Use the mode; Invisible = Show, located in the State bar to see the elements.
Once finished, change the mode back to; Invisible = Hidden.

61 Make a layer invisible

Turn off layer 1.

62 Insert a standard component

Assembly, Include standard
Make the ABSOLUTE COORDINATE SYSTEM current.
Insert the component Front frame, available in the standard; Your standard under Shop
fitting / Reception desk.

Define the driving parameters with the following values :

- Height : 1110 mm
- Toe kick height : 120 mm.

Click on the first portion of the curve as the Path.

Click on NO PROPAGATION, and then STOP.

Insert the component again on the other two portions of the curve.

Result of the first Final result

insertion

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63 Make a layer visible

Turn on layer 4 to make it visible.

64 Trim the sides

Shape, Trim
Trim BY PLANE, the first component inserted.
For the Trimming plane, select the interior face of the side as shown below, and select the mode
hide tools = NO.
The arrow should point towards the exterior.

Reference face Result

65 Trim the sides

Shape, Trim
Trim BY PLANE, the last component inserted.
For the Trimming plane, select the interior face of the side as shown below, and select the mode
hide tools = NO.
The arrow should point towards the exterior.

Reference face Result

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66 Make a layer visible

Turn on layers 2, 3 and 5.

67 Define the parts

Wood, Define part
Define a designation and a material for all the parts
that make up the reception desk.

68 Define the assembly

Wood, Define set
Define the CHARACTERISTICS of the whole
assembly with the following information :
- Designation : Reception desk
- Part type : Furniture
Check the option Sub assembly as the assembly mode.
Select OK.

69 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

70 Change the current layer

Make layer 7 current.

71 Make layers invisible

Turn off the layers 2, 3 and 6

Insert a sub-assembly

72 Insert the cabinet unit with two sliding doors

Assembly, Include sub assembly / part
Insert the cabinet unit with two sliding doors into the file.
Define the driving parameters with the following values :
- Length : 1100 mm - Depth : 650 mm.
- Height : 750 mm. - Panel thickness : 19 mm

Click in the document to place the part.

Select the back face of the top panel as the origin geometry, and the interior face of the left side
of the reception desk as the destination geometry.
Face Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

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Select the bottom face of the left side panel of the cabinet as the origin geometry, and the bottom
face of the left side of the reception desk as the destination geometry.
Face
Face

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

Select the outside face of the left side panel of the cabinet as the origin geometry, and the right
back edge of the left side of the reception desk as the destination geometry.
Enter a distance of 80 mm

Face
Edge

Origin geometry Destination geometry Result

Select OK.

73 Turn off a layer

Turn off layer 4

74 Insert the cabinet unit

Assembly, Include sub assembly / part
Insert the cabinet unit in the file.
Define the driving parameters with the same values as those for the first inserted component :

To save the user having to re-enter identical driving parameter values, it is possible to re-
use the driving parameters of a previously inserted component.
To do this, when being prompted for a driving parameter, click on the reference component
to view its list of driving parameters. Select the appropriate driving parameter, which will
merge the value of this parameter with that of the driving parameter you are being
prompted to define.

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List of driving parameters available after

clicking on the cabinet unit with 2 doors

Position the unit, aligning it with the first component.

75 Save
File, Save
Save the file.

76 Change the current layer

Make layer 8 current.

77 Create a rectangle
Curve, Rectangle
Create a rectangle using the mode ENCLOSING.
Enter a margin of 19 mm.
With the selection lasso, select the two inserted components.

78 Extrude
Shape, Extruded
Extrude the created rectangle 19 mm, in the Z+ direction.
The offset distance for the extrusion is the height driving parameter of the components.

To find and use the value of a driving parameter, click on the reference component to
display its list of driving parameters. Select the appropriate driving parameter from the list,
which will merge the values.

List of driving parameters available after

clicking on the cabinet unit with 2 doors

79 Turn off layers Part 1

Turn off layer 8, and then turn on layer 2.

80 Display driving elements

Attribute, Driving elements
Display the driving elements of PART 1 shown opposite.

81 Trim the sides

Shape, Trim
Trim BY SWEEPING CURVE the rectangular part created
previously.
Use the contour of part 1 as the Trimming curve.
The arrow must point towards the outside of the contour.

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82 Define a part
Wood, Define part
Define a designation and material for the
rectangular part just created.

83 Make layers visible

Turn on layers 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8

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Workshop : Creation of a bill of

material file

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During the creation of a bill of material, it

is possible to choose the bill of material to
be used.

There are three file categories :

STANDARD MODELS
Standard files available with the software.

USER MODELS
Empty by default, it is for the customer’s models

GROUP MODELS
Empty by default, it is for the shared models

The bill of material file is identifiable by its

.bom extension. They are found in the
Template folder, in the directory Missler \
Config.

Example :

Create a new bill of material model

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Edit a bill of material file

Tools, Edit bill of material file
The Creation or modification of bom file dialogue window opens.
In this, it is possible to :

- Create a new model

- Modify an existing model
- Choose the destination of the file, User or Group

Removing .bom files, whether they are saved under the User or Group headings, is done by
deleting the files using the Windows browser.

Click on the User tab and then check Create new bom file
Type TopSolid’Wood Formation in the Name of new bom file cell.
Select OK.

A new dialogue window opens. It is within this window that you can select the STD properties of
the software.

Double-click here

Double-click in the empty Definition cell.

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Defined functions
List of properties available in
TopSolid'Wood (Number, Designation,
Reference, Supplier, Treatment, Mass,
Material, Coating….

Parameters
Page Set-up values (Alignment,
Column width, Format, Column
number)

Format note :
The length unit used by default is
the metre.
To change this unit, simply type the
unit you wish to use in the cell.

To define the number of decimals

used, then type the desired number
followed by the unit to be used.

Example : 2|mm

The character corresponding to the

vertical separation bar is created by
typing on the keyboard Shift + \ .

Use of column.

There are three types of uses, however the 1st mode will be used in the majority of cases :

Sort by this column (GROUP_BY and ORDER_BY)

Allows you to group and sort the various lines of the bill of material.
If the value of each column is identical for each of the two lines, they will be grouped.

Example :

For two doors with the same characteristics, there will be a 2 x Door entry in the bill of
material and not two lines.

If the material of one door is modified and the material property column is defined as a
sorting column, you will get the following result.

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In a more complete case (8 columns), the lines of the bill of material will be sorted and gathered
according to the first column.
If the value of this column is identical, the sorting is done using the second column and so on...

The sorting is never done according to the next column but is done according to the order
number (right-hand side column).
This order can be different from the default column order of the bill of material.

Examples on 10 parts shown opposite :

- 2 are swietenia
- 3 are castanea
- 2 are quercus
- 3 are melamine

The sizes are different.

Make sum on this column

This type of column will add the values of the generated lines.

Make average on this column

This type of column will display the average of the values of the generated lines.

The contents of the Defined functions list correspond to the standard properties of the software.
It is possible to retrieve personal properties declared in the top.prd file which is in the Missler \
Config folder and display them as a column.

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To find this personal list, it is necessary

to select PROPERTY in the list of the
defined functions.
This will allow access to the Other
parameters.

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To retrieve your personal properties in the bill of material, you just have to apply the information to
the part using the functions Wood, Define part, or Attribute - Properties.

3 Edit the bill of material file

Tools, Edit bill of material file
Create the bill of material by including the following properties :

Select OK to confirm.

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Workshop : Creation of a multi-draft

template

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Creation of a multi-draft template

The multi-draft function allows the user :
- to export to the same .dft file, the draft views of all the parts in an assembly project,
- to automatically display the edge information previously defined in Tools \ Options \
TopWood configuration \ Draft \ Information to print in edge dimensions,
- to automatically optimise the size and the position of the multi-draft template
according to the printing format chosen,
- to include a title-block, and information from the bill of material,
- Creation of a template « Setup sheet B5H »

1 Open a new draft document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create a new paper format

Tools, Options, Drawing
Create a new draft sheet format with the following characteristics :
- Name : B5H
- Width and Height : 210 mm and 148 mm
- Margins : 5 mm

3 Modify the draft format

Edit, Modify
Using the wrench, modify the format of the open draft file.
Use the B5H format created previously, and change the template if necessary.

4 Create a title block

Wood, Multi-draft
Create a title block of 200 mm length and 30 mm height.
To do this, use the Multi-draft function, select CREATE TEMPLATE, and then CREATE BORDER.
Click on HOOK ON BORDER to automatically position the title block.

Split up the title block as shown below.

5 Insert text
Edit, Insert
Insert text in the title block.
Use the Insert element function (the hammer), click on the title block and then the cell to place the text in.
Fill in the title block as shown below :

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6 Insert a property in the title block

Edit, Insert
Use the Insert element function (the hammer), click on the title block, then the cell to place the property.
Select the properties to insert from the drop-down list, as shown below :

SCALING FACTOR
AUTHOR

DRAWING FORMAT
CREATION DATE
7 Insert a bill of material property in the title block
Wood, Multi-draft
To do this, it is necessary to first create an empty bill of material in the multi-draft template file.
This bill of material will be automatically filled in when a draft view of a part is created.
The purpose of this is to create a hidden bill of material in order to publish information, related to the part,
in the title block.
This information can then be included in a cell of the title block.

- First : Create a bill of material.

It is very important to use the function; CREATE BILL OF MATERIAL available in the function Wood\
Multi-draft\ Create template.
Select the bill of material type from the list, and position it on the border of the drawing.
Use the bill of material type created in the previous chapter; Topsolid Formation.

- Second : Insert the properties in the title block.

Use the Insert element function (the hammer), click on the title
block then the cell to place the property.
Select from the drop-down list; BOM PROPERTY.
Choose from the drop-down list, the bill of material property to insert.

These correspond to the columns in the already created bill of

material.

Click on NO ELEMENT and then OK.

Insert the parameters in the appropriate cells as shown below.

List of the bill of
materials columns

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OVER_LENGTH LENGTH
OVER_WIDTH WIDTH
OVER_THICKNESS THICKNESS

ONE_EDGE_AXIS_1 ONE_EDGE_AXIS _2 ONE_EDGE_AXIS _3 ONE_EDGE_AXIS _4

CABINET_DESIGNATION DESIGNATION

It is completely normal that no information appears in the cells, since there is no part in the
draft to refer to. This information will be automatically filled in when using this multi-draft
template.

8 Make the bill of material invisible

Attribute, Elements visibility
Click on the bill of material to make it invisible.

9 Create a view
Wood, Multi-draft
Use the Multi-draft function, select CREATE TEMPLATE and then CREATE VIEW.
Position the view in the centre of the sheet and leave the scale factor at 1.

10 Save as
File, Save as
Save the file as Card B5H in the folder; Missler\Config\Template

Using the created template with the Multi-draft function

When creating a multi-draft of a project, the software automatically creates a draft of each
selected part of the project.
By default, it creates an individual .dft file for each part selected.
To create the draft views of all the parts in a single .dft file, select the mode; Put together all
drafts in one document = YES.

Select A3H as the paper format. This corresponds to the paper format used for placing the various
individual draft sheets (cards).

Example :

Single B5H Card Format

A4V Layout Format A3H Layout Format

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Create a multi-draft of the panel entities in the ‘cabinet

unit 2 sliding doors’ file.

Choose the Card B5H draft template from the User

templates drop-down list.
Select from the list of parts, the parts to be projected in
the multi-draft.
To select a part, right-click on the part and then choose
select.
Select OK.

A draft document opens.

The projection of all the selected parts will be created
within this draft document.
In each separate ‘card’, you will see the notes
corresponding to the operations carried out on the part
and also the completed title block.

B5H Format

A3H Format

When printing, the Print drawing of drawings option is available.

When the mode is set to YES, it is possible to print all the drafts at the same time, according to
the paper format chosen when using the multi-draft function, i.e. A3H.
When the mode is set to NO, the user selects the individual draft to be printed.

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Workshop : Creation of a moulding

tool

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Moulding tool

Geometry of the tool

A moulding tool is represented by an open half-contour.

It is imperative that this contour is drawn in the X+ direction relative to the current positioning
coordinate system.
The starting point A and the end point B of this contour must be aligned with the Y axis of the
current positioning coordinate system.

Axis Y
Positioning Coordinate System

Axis X+

Open half-contour
representing the tool
B

The ABSOLUTE COORDINATE system should not be used as the positioning coordinate
system.

The contour of the tool can be created by tracing over construction lines, or with the sketcher.

Contour by tracing over Traced contour with the sketcher

construction lines

A tool file should only contain one moulding tool.

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Single Positioning
The orientation and the position of the positioning coordinate system of the tool are extremely
important.
It is important to draw the profile of the tool according to this coordinate system because it is this
coordinate system that will define the default position of the tool.

X+ Axis.
It must be directed towards the sharp edge (outside) of the tool.
When performing a moulding operation, this axis is aligned with the reference face selected.

Y Axis
This corresponds to the axis of the tool.
It is used in the Tangent mode when performing a moulding operation.
This mode consists of overlaying the tool’s rotational axis on the path selected.

Example of a moulding tool :

.
Y
Reference face

X+
Positioning
coordinate system of
the moulding tool

Workpiece

Moulding tool

Multiple positioning
Each moulding or counter-moulding tool can have one or more positioning origins, according to the
machining desired.
The positioning coordinate system is declared when defining the tool.

The declaration of a new positioning coordinate

system can only be done if the tool has already
been defined.

The addition is done in the construction tree.

Right-click on Positions, then select Add position.

Click on the new coordinate system, and then
assign a name and designation to it.
Define the tool correction, and the cut depth.

Each positioning coordinate system should

have its own radius and cut depth.

Tool correction = Radius.

Radius = Tool radius – Cut depth.

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During the use of the tool in the moulding function, the user will be able to select the desired
position of the tool from a drop-down list in the dialogue window.

Example of tool positioning

Positioning Positioning
coordinate system coordinate system

Reference face Reference face

Position of the tool : High Position of the tool : Low

Counter moulding tool

Geometry and positioning of the tool

The rules for constructing the counter mould tool are identical to those for the moulding tool.

The tool template can be created :

- In a file containing a moulding tool. This method allows the use of the Wood,
Counter moulding function. The purpose of this function is to associate a counter
moulding operation, to an existing moulding operation.
- Or in a new file. The use of the counter moulding tool will be done using Wood,
Moulding function. There will be no association between the moulding and the
counter moulding.

The positioning rules are identical to those of a moulding tool.

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Example of a counter moulding tool created in a file also containing a moulding tool:
.
Y Y

X+ X+

Positioning Positioning coordinate

coordinate system for system for counter
moulding tool moulding tool

Moulding tool Counter moulding tool

The same coordinate system cannot be used for both the moulding and counter moulding
tool.

On the other hand, a tool file can include one or more counter moulding tools.
The design method for a counter moulding tool is identical to that for a moulding tool.

Example of a counter moulding tool created in a new file:

X+

Positioning coordinate
system for counter
moulding tool

Counter moulding tool

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Tool correction (Radius)

The tool correction (radius) corresponds to the

difference between the physical radius of the tool,
and the cut depth of the tool.

This information is very important because it is used

for all moulding operations created using the
Tangent mode.

It is also taken into account when the trajectory

offset option is used in the moulding operation.

Declaration of a tool
The declaration of a moulding or counter moulding tool, is done using the Define tool function,
available under the menu Wood \ Define.

All the moulding and counter moulding tools are defined using the same procedure:

1. Define the type of tool : MOULDING or COUNTER MOULDING

2. Select the profile of the tool
3. Assign a name and designation to the tool
4. Select the positioning coordinate system
5. Assign a name and designation to the coordinate system
6. Define the tool correction (radius)
7. Define the cut depth of the tool.

Each created tool is added to the SET_SHAPING_TOOLS assembly set.

There you will find all the previously defined information.

It is also possible to choose the elements which will

appear in the moulding dialogue window.

To do this, simply right-click on Elements to

display, and then select Insert.
Select the shapes, coordinate systems, dimensions,
etc. to insert.

If there is no elements to display selected, the

software will display the profile of the tool and its
positioning coordinate system.

In order to show the elements to display in the

moulding dialogue window, the elements must
be visible in the tool file. (Active layer turned
on).
List of defined tools

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Stacked tool

Geometry of the tool

It is possible to create a stacked tool which corresponds to the stacking of several moulding tools.

The creation procedure is identical to that for a single moulding tool.

The tool always corresponds to an open contour, but it must include all of the stacked tools
(Tools+adjustment rings).

Moulding tool contour

Stacked tool contour

Ring contour

Chamfer moulding tool

contour

Positioning coordinate systems of the various tools included in a stacked tool.

A stacked tool can include several positioning coordinate systems.

Positioning coordinate
system for the
moulding tool

Positioning coordinate
system for the chamfer
moulding tool

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Tool corrections and cut depths of the various tools included in a stacked tool.
Each positioning coordinate system has its own tool correction and cut depth.

Tool correction = Radius.

Radius = Tool radius – Cut depth.

Moulding tool

Chamfer moulding tool

Several Moulding Operations

To use a tool or a stacked tool for several operations, it is necessary to define several positioning
coordinate systems.

During the use of the moulding function, it is necessary to uncheck the option Make one
operation in the moulding dialogue window.

Once this option is unchecked, the user will have to define the adjustments for the first operation
(Positioning, mode, values …).

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After confirming the first operation, the NEXT OPERATION button allows the user to continue the
moulding of the part by carrying out further moulding operations using the same tool.
The machining characteristics must then be defined for the next operation.
It is possible to carry out as many moulding operations as needed.

The STOP button will end and confirm the moulding operation.

In the moulding function, the position coordinate system used aligns with the top level of
the selected reference face. It is important to draw the profile of the tool in relation to this
coordinate system because it defines the position of the moulding on the part it is applied
to.

Save the tools

It is obligatory to save all tool files in a standard component library.

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Create the geometry of the door

1 Open a new design document

Choose Without template in the proposed list of template models.

2 Create a rectangular contour

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Draw a rectangular contour using AUTO DIMENSION.

3 Add constraints
Edit, Modify
Use the Modify element function to add a symmetry constraint on
the X axis then on the Y axis.
Select the dimension to constrain, click on CONSTRAINT then
click on the axis to be used.

4 Create the parameters

Parameter, Create
Create the length and width parameters of the door : H=600mm, la=450mm and s=80mm

5 Modify parameter
Parameter, Modify
Replace the dimensions of the contour with their respective parameters (See above).

6 Create four rectangular contours

Curve, Contour, Rectangular
Create four rectangles, with each starting from a corner of the previously created rectangular
contour, and automatically dimension each contour.

7 Dimension the four rectangular contours

Tools, Dimension
Replace the length dimensions of the side contours with the parameter H and the length
dimensions of the cross pieces with the parameter la.
The width value of the top cross piece will be; s+50 mm.

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8 Create a basic point

Tools, Point, Basic point
Place a basic point, A, inside the
rectangular contour of the top cross
piece. A
B
9 Dimension the point
Tools, Dimension
Dimension the positioning of point A as
shown opposite.

10 Create an intersection point

Tools, Point, Curve-curve intersection point
Create the intersection point B.

11 Create an arc blend

Curve, Other curves, Arc blend
Create an arc blend passing through
points A and B with an X- direction for
point A and an X+ direction for point B.

12 Create a pattern
Curve, Pattern
Creating a pattern makes it possible to repeat a profile and then merge it to the original profile.
Select the arc blend profile and then select the SIMPLE MIRROR repetition mode.
Select the YZ plane.

13 Change the current layer

Make layer1 current.

Model the framework

14 Extrude the parts

Shape, Extruded
Create an extruded shape in the Z+ direction, with a value of 22 mm for each of the rectangular
contours as shown below.

15 Saw
Wood, Sawing
Select the top cross piece, and then select the arc
blend pattern as the tool trajectory.
The red arrow must face towards the outside of the part.
Select OK.

16 Check and save

File, Save
Modify the values of the H and la parameters to validate
the construction.

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Moulding of the sides and cross pieces

17 Interior moulding
Wood, Moulding
Create a moulding on the bottom cross piece of the framework by selecting;

- the reference face (upper face of the part)

- the tool trajectory (the long interior edge of the part)

Reference face

Tool trajectory

The red arrow represents the position of

the tool axis, and thus must point
towards the outside of the part

Select the tool Profilage et contre profilage/Type 9.

Select OK.

Use the option COPY MOULDING to create the same

moulding on the other three parts.
Simply select the reference face and the tool trajectory for
each part.

The COPY MOULDING function merges the

moulding type for the sides and the cross-
pieces.

18 External moulding
Wood \ Moulding
Create the external moulding on the door using the option Join edges = YES.
Apply this moulding to one of the parts of the framework by defining :

- the reference face (upper face of the part)

- the tool trajectory *

* In this case, the tool trajectory will be defined by

successively selecting the length edges of the four
parts (the trajectory must correspond to a red and
white rectangle as shown opposite).

Select the tool Profilage/Type 1.

Select OK.

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Counter moulding of cross pieces

19 Counter moulding
Wood / Counter moulding
Create the counter moulding on the top cross piece by defining :

- Shape to modify => the cross piece with moulding.

- Reference moulding => an edge of the interior moulding on the side part.

Model the panel

20 Change the current layer

Make layer 2 current and turn off layer 1.

21 Create parallel lines

Curve, Offset curve
Create 17 mm offset lines as shown below :

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22 Create a contour
Curve, Contour
Trace a Passing contour by using the
offset lines created in the previous step.

23 Extrude the panel

Shape, Extruded
Extrude the traced contour with a value
of 14mm in the Z+ direction, with an
offset value of 4mm.

Moulding of the panel

24 Moulding of the door panel

Wood, Moulding
Create a moulding on the centre panel by defining :

- the reference face (upper face of the part)

- the tool trajectory (the edges around the upper face of the part).

Carry out the operation using the option Join edges = NO.

Select the tool Plates-bandes/Type 1

Select OK.

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Workshop : Configuration of
TopSolid'Wood

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All of the files shown below are used to configure and personalize the TopSolid’Wood
software.
In the majority of cases, these files are stored in … \Missler\Config

TopSolid'Design Configuration

Software configuration file. This file contains settings for graphic parameters, the colours, etc …
defined in TopSolid using Tools-Options, as well as in the STD declarations…

This file is made up of keywords which can be viewed in…\Missler\V68\local\englishUS\top_ex.cfg.

The top.cfg file must be present on each individual machine, even if a network
configuration is used.

Software licence declaration file.

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Materials declaration file.

This file is automatically created the first time a personal material is created using the function
Attribute, Material, Manage materials.

To create a new category and to define the materials which will be stored in this file, information
should be entered in the following fields :

- Category : Enter a name for the new category, i.e. « Panels »

- Name : Enter the name of the new material, i.e. « MDF »
- Density, Tolerance, etc… : Define the physical and visual properties if necessary.
- Define texture : Allows the user to choose a texture and associate it to the material.

Once the information has been entered, click on SAVE to save the new category as well as the
material stored under it.

To create a new material in the previously created category, the user must enter the following :

- Category : Select the category to which the new material will be added.
- Name : Enter the name of the new material
- Density, Tolerance, etc… : Define the physical and visual properties if necessary.
- Define texture : Allows the user to choose a texture and associate it to the material.

Once the information has been entered, click on SAVE to save the material.

Click on OK to close the material editor dialogue window.

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Textures declaration file.

This file is automatically created the first time a personal texture is created using the function
Attribute, Material, Manage textures.

During its creation, the user will choose the image to be defined as a texture, the image
characteristics (name, dimensions, etc…). All this information is stored in the top.tex file and a
copy of the image is stored in the Textures folder under \Config with an extension of .ttx.

There is an association between the top.tex file and the textures folder.

Creating a new family and inserting textures to be stored under it should be done by adhering to
the following steps :

- Create family : Click on the button and enter the name of the new family.
- Import texture : Select the image file to be defined as a texture.

With the image file highlighted, select OK to open

the dialogue window shown opposite.

In the Description field, enter the name of the

texture.

Check the various options, according to the use of

the texture.

Select OK

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Property creation file

The properties shown below can be applied to parts and be retrieved in bills of materials.
To create and define properties, information must be entered in the top.prd file in the following
manner :

To use the properties, launch the function Attribute, Properties.

Select a part to open the Properties editor.
Define the various properties to apply to the part by double-clicking on “new property” to add a
property or highlight a property to remove and click Remove.
Select OK.

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General user information creation files (Preset values).

The information can be entered in Tools, Options, User information.
Select Add, and then enter the information.

Fill in the following fields; Name, Description,

Default value and New value.
When entering new values, click on Add, and all the
new values will be displayed, listed progressively
according to their creation.

All information defined will be available in the properties of the document. This function is available
under File, Properties, User information.

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Printer setup file.

Printer configuration file.

The printer configuration is defined in File, Page setup, Configuration. The user can control the
colours, line weight …

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TopSolid'Wood Configuration

Configuration file of the TopSolid’Wood software.

- Attributes : Layer definition and the transparency coefficient for the creation of rough
parts.

- Bill of material : Declaration of the designation, reference, part type and part
category properties. This listing will be available during the use of the Wood, Define
part function.

- Multi-drilling : Default definition of the distribution characteristics and the positioning

values of the operation.

- Pins, Lens, Eccentrics, Screws : Default definition of the distribution characteristics

and the positioning values of the components.

- Propagations configuration : Declaration of the distribution rules according to a

length. This configuration can be used in the Pin, Lens, Eccentric, and Screw
assembly functions.

- Initialization : Definition of the default values for the Fold and Slot operations.

- Edge configuration : Definition of edging, overlength and calibration of an edge,

according to its type, its material and its coating.

- Matters overvaluations definition : Definition of the overvaluations to be used

depending on the material used.

- Draft : Configuration of the multi-draft parameters (scale factor, dimensions, elements

to dimension …)

- PanelCAM Configuration : Adjustment of the export options to PanelCAM

- WoodWop Configuration : Adjustment of the export options to WoodWop

- Xilog Configuration : Adjustment of the export options to Xilog

For further information on the configuration of TopSolid'Wood, consult the online help
menu.

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Implementation of a group configuration

The group configuration makes it possible for several users, via a network, to share the
component libraries as well as the various configuration files used by Topsolid.

Let us look at the example of the following configuration :

SERVER
C Drive (System)
D Drive (Shared)

Network drive S Network drive S

CAO1 CAO2
C and D Drives C and D Drives
Network drive S pointing Network drive S pointing
to the root of the D drive to the root of the D drive
on the SERVER on the SERVER

It is necessary to take care that all workstations access the server machine using the same
drive letter (in our example, both workstations access the server using the drive letter S).

1. The TOPGROUP variable :

Declaration :
The TOPGROUP variable allows the user to specify the folder where common files will be stored.
It is defined during the installation of TopSolid (see the image below) :

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During installation, a folder called "Template" is automatically created in the folder

specified by the TOPGROUP variable.

In our example, we would have S:\Missler\Group\Template.

The TOPGROUP variable can also be modified using "Add / Remove Programs" in the Windows
"Control panel”. In this case, the folder specified by the TOPGROUP variable is not created.

2. Sharing configuration files and templates :

Sharing templates :
In order to be accessible by all users, templates of TopSolid documents, TopDraft documents (title
blocks), bills of material templates (.BOM files) and index templates (.IXL files) must be stored in
the folder; TOPGROUP\Template.

In our example, they must be stored in S:\Missler\Group\Template.

Once stored, these templates are generally proposed in windows that have a "Group" tab.

In our example, when creating a bill of

material, the templates (.BOM files)
stored in S:\Missler\Group\Template
are displayed under the "Group" tab.

All templates of the same type (design, multi-draft, etc…) are proposed in the same window, and
are classified simply in three sections (USER, GROUP and STANDARD) depending on the place
they were stored :

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In our example, during the

creation of a new multi-draft
document, the templates
stored in;
S:\Missler\Group\Template,
are displayed under the line
"***GROUP TEMPLATES***".

A section is not displayed

unless templates exist in the
appropriate storage folder, in
our example the section
"***USER TEMPLATES***" is
not displayed as no template
is stored in the folder
C:\Missler\Config\Template.

Sharing configuration files :

In order to be accessible to all users, the definition files below must be placed in the folder defined
by the TOPGROUP variable :

- top.cod : TopSolid Usage codes (this file can also exist in the "Personal" folder of
each machine).
- top.prd : Properties definition file
- top.dri : Drilling templates definition file
- top.tap : Tappings definition file
- top.tol : Tolerances definition file
- top.mat : Material definition file
- top.tex : Textures definition file
- top.dgi : User general information definition file.

.MEN & .ICN Files : Text, menus and icons definition files.
As indicated in §1, definition files stored in the "Group" folder take priority over those stored in the
"Personal" folder. The behaviour of the configuration files for TopSolid (TOP.CFG) and TopDraft
(TOPZDFT.CFG), is slightly different :

When TopSolid is launched, the lines contained in the "Group" configuration files are copied to the
"Personal" configuration files. Additionally, if a line beginning with the same configuration word
exists in both the "Group" and "Personal" configuration files, the line in the "Personal"
configuration file will be overwritten by the corresponding line in the "Group" configuration file.

As configuration files contain information that is specific to the machine (in particular, display
parameters) it is recommended to place these display parameters configuration lines in the
"Personal" configuration files and to place the other configuration lines (declaration of libraries,
predefined values, etc…) in the "Group" configuration files, as these lines will be automatically
copied to the "Personal" configuration files when TopSolid is launched.

In this case, modification of the "Group" configuration files must be carried out manually (in
Notepad) as the function "Tools, Options" has no effect on the "Group" configuration files, it only
effects "Personal" configuration files.

Verification :
The Help, Configuration and Help, and Codes functions allow you to verify which folders the
configuration files are taken into account from and also allows you to verify the declaration of
variables such as TOPCONFIG, TOPGROUP, etc…

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3. Sharing libraries and catalogues :

Sharing libraries :
Initially, it is necessary to create a place on the server where library files will be stored (this
location is not managed by the TOPGROUP variable), then the library (standard) must be declared
in the "Group" configuration file (TOP.CFG) using the configuration word D_COMPO_STANDARD.

Example :
On the server, we created a folder “S:\Standards” and we would now like to create a library
(standard) called "COMMON LIBRARY", so we must therefore add the following line in the
"Group" configuration file :

D_COMPO_STANDARD "COMMON LIBRARY" "S:\Standards"

Sharing alternative and additional catalogues :

By default, alternative and additional catalogues are stored in the "Personal" folder
(\Missler\Config), but it is also possible to share them by indicating the place where they are stored
in the "Group" configuration file, using the configuration word D_COMPO_ALTERNAT.

Example :
D_COMPO_ALTERNAT S:\Missler\Group

Sharing standard curves (Curve / Other curves / Standard curves) :

As with the libraries, a place on the server must first be created where common standard curves
will be stored (this location is not managed by the TOPGROUP variable). Then the standard must
be declared in the "Group" configuration file (TOP.CFG) using the configuration word
D_CV_STANDARD_PROFILES.

Example : On the server we created a folder; S:\Profiles and we would now like to declare a
new standard called "STANDARD PROFILES".

D_CV_STANDARD_PROFILES "PROFILS STANDARD" "S:\Profiles"

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Memo : Duplicate – Repeat

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There are two ways to “copy” parts in TopSolid : DUPLICATE or REPEAT.

Duplicate
This function is used to obtain one or more additional copies that are identical and linked to the
original.

This function does not allow the number of copies to be controlled by a parameter.

When a duplicate is made, a link is created, which links the template to each of the copied parts
created from it. There is only a single direction : from the template to the copy.

Template

Element
duplicated with
3 copies

Subsequent operations

Template

When using this option, any operation that is carried

out on the Template element will be automatically
created on the duplicated elements.

Example: If a chamfer is created on the template, it

will automatically be created on the different copies
(the link updates them).

Template

Modified part.
However, if there is an operation carried out on one
of the duplicated parts, there is no update of the
other parts.

Modifying a duplicated part does not cut

its link with the template part in any way.

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Template
It is however possible to break this link.

Active link cut on this

Select the Modify icon, and then click on the part.
duplicate part whose link is to be cut.
Use the option FOLLOW EXISTING OPERATIONS.

If an operation is carried out on the template part,

the update is only carried out on the active links.

Existing operations

This option allows an operation to be carried out on the template without affecting the duplicated
items.
Template

Example: If a chamfer is created on the template, it

will not be created on the copies (the link is
deactivated)

Once a link is cut and the template part is

modified, the mode can no longer be redefined.

Representation in the bill of material

All the parts created from duplication, can have the same geometry, and can be defined
independently. Each part will have its own defined information (designation, material, cutting
up…).

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Repeat

The principle is the same. The part to be repeated is chosen, a transformation is selected, and
then the distance and number is entered. The main difference concerns the link between the
template and the copies. Any modification of the template causes the copies to be updated.

During a repetition, the first copy always superimposes the template (is placed over it).
By default, the template is made invisible but it is possible to make it visible.
If this principal is not understood or badly managed, it could cause problems.

1 – Template invisible
2
3
4

Repetition

Unlike duplication, the number of parts to be repeated can be controlled by a parameter.

According to the quantity and the copy method chosen, the result varies as shown below.

1 – Template invisible 1 = Template visible

2 2
3 3
4

For a repetition, requesting For a duplication, requesting

three copies three copies

During a repetition, it is possible to choose between two distribution modes :

Total distance

The driven value corresponds to the distance “l”

between the template and the last copy (the number
is spread over the distance).

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Distance per copy

The driven value corresponds to the step

between two copies (a step and number is
entered).

To edit the template, there are two possibilities available : the use of the construction tree or
the modify element function (wrench).

Use of the construction tree

Open the construction tree, and then Edit the repetition.

The operation principal is simple :

- if the SPECIMENS (copies) are in bold type, the template will be invisible on the
screen,
- if the TEMPLATE is in bold type, conversely, the specimens will be invisible on
the screen.

To make the template visible or invisible; right-

click on the line displaying the identity of the
repetition, as shown opposite.

In the list, click on Template = INVISIBLE to

display the template and conversely, click again
to make it invisible again.

It is imperative to be in the Invisible=Hidden

visibility mode.
This mode will enable you to not
confuse the template and the
specimens (copies) of the repetition.

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Use of the wrench

Launch the Modify element function .

Click on a specimen of the repetition, and then select EDIT TEMPLATE to reveal the template
part.

1 – Template invisible Template – 1 invisible

2
3
4

Repetition invisible
Repetition

To display the repetition again, launch the Repeat function.

Select the option SHOW REPETITION, and then click on the template part.
A selection filter enables the user to only select template parts.

1 – Template invisible
Template – 1 invisible
2
3
4

Repetition invisible Repetition

Exclude specimens from a repetition

The repetition function creates a “set” of repeated parts, the advantage being that one or
several copies can be excluded.

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To extract specimens (copies) that are not required, use the modify function (wrench) and
click on the repetition.
Select PROPAGATION, and then EXCLUDE INSTANCE.
Select the specimens to be excluded.

Specimens selected Specimens excluded

Select OK.

The excluded parts are not deleted.

To get them back, follow the same procedure as above, and simply select RESTORE
INSTANCES.

Modification of the template

If the template is modified by an operation (e.g. drilling), the operation is created on all the
specimens of the repetition.

Template

Repetition

Operation on a repetition
However, if the operation is carried out on one of the repeated items, it will not be created on the
others. The construction tree will indicate the copy that was modified.

1
2 – Modified
3
4

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Representation in the bill of material

All the parts resulting from a repetition are regarded as identical.

Modification of the template parts defined information (designation, material, cutting up…) is
automatically reflected on the specimens (copies).

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Memo : Links and dependencies

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File links and dependencies

During the creation of the furniture project, a file dependency was created. This was created
because of the insertion of various files to form another file (the assembly file).

These created links are extremely important for the management and operation of the file,
because with each opening, saving… of this file, they are used.

To simply :
- RENAME a file
- REMOVE a file
- MODIFY ITS LOCATION ON THE DISC, will cause damage to the structure of the
project.

In the case that one of the linked files is untraceable; the software will prompt the user to locate it
manually, in order to create a new link. If you voluntarily ignore this message, the link will not be
changed and the integrity of the assembly file will be compromised leading to the following :
- error messages,
- loss of information,
- invalid construction elements,
- missing auxiliary parameters
- unsolved positioning constraints …

If after opening a file containing untraceable links, and then saving the file, the missing links will
not be considered when the file is next opened. The file will be saved in the state it is currently
opened (i.e. without the missing linked files).

File not found

When a linked file is untraceable,

the “Load moved document”
dialogue window opens, and it
indicates the name of the file that
could not be located.

Using the “Advanced” button, you have

the possibility of choosing the search
mode for the untraceable documents
using the dialogue window shown
opposite :

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Using the “Advanced” button, you have the possibility of choosing the search mode for the
untraceable documents using the dialogue window shown above :

Load referenced files one by one : It is necessary to manually indicate the position of each file.
There is no automatic search in the same directories.

Search files in specified directories : The manually indicated directories are memorized and an
automatic search is carried out in this directory.

Search files under a specified directory : It is necessary to indicate a root directory and a search
is carried out in all the sub-directories. If two files having the same name are found, a dialogue
window appears prompting the user to choose the appropriate file.

Abort file loading : Complete interruption of the loading, no file is loaded.

Copy/Move a file

The links function makes it possible to display the reference documents of a project, and allows
the user to copy or move a project while preserving the links between the files.

1. Select the file to be copied or moved.

Select OK to open the File dependencies dialogue window.

2. Double-click on the file to copy or move.

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3. Select or create the destination folder.

Select OK.

4. Check that all the blue cross symbol markers are replaced by green arrow symbol markers.

5. In the case the project must be sent to a third person, click on Copy.
Once the copy is finished, a message appears in the message window, displaying the number of
files copied.

6. Click on Quit to close the dialogue window.

Consult the TopSolid’Design on-line help for any further information.

Think of using a file compression utility such as WinZip or WinRar, to compress the file to
be sent by email.

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TopSolid’Wood installation
procedure

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Installation of TopSolid’Wood

Insert the TopSolid DVD and follow the procedure, validating the following choices :

When the DVD is inserted, the installation procedure is launched automatically :

1. Validate your choice of language for the installation.

2. A window opens to inform you that the software is about to be installed.

Click on Next >

3. Validate the license agreement by choosing Yes

4. Select the installation type Single license.

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5. Determine and validate the location the software will be installed to.
By default, the path displayed is C:\Missler\V68, however this installation path can be changed by
experienced users.

Click on Next >.

6. Select from the program list : TopSolid’Wood Package

Click on Next >.

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7. Determine and validate the location of your personal Config, Group and Projects folders.

Click on Next >.

8. The licence codes could be entered at this point, but will be done after.
Check No.

Click on Next >.

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9. Automatically configure your graphics card.

Select Yes.

Your graphics card will be detected and configured with adjustments best adapted for the use of
the software.

Select OK,

Click on Next >.

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10. Start copying the files.

Select Next > to start copying the files.

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Code installation

At the end of the installation, a TopSolid 2007 folder will be created on the desktop of the
computer. Inside this folder, you will find the various shortcuts as shown below, as well as
documents describing the software’s new features.

1. Open the file : Top license file; top.cod.

2. Enter the codes you were supplied with.

Example of a line of code :

Be careful with the syntax.

08-C1AD8537FB186492 Missler Software: version=6.8, module=227, key=5908

3. Save the file.

You can now use TopSolid’Wood.

Forthcoming updates will be available on the website : www.topsolid.com

Software launches in demonstration mode

If the application starts in demonstration mode, the problem could be for one of the following
reasons :

1. The top.cod file has not been identified.

By default, it should be found in the “C:\Missler\Config” folder.

Check the file extension and ensure that it is not saved as
a text format i.e. top.cod.txt

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2. The protection key has not been detected.

The protection key has not been connected to the machine,

The codes were not entered correctly. Check the syntax of the codes in the top.cod file.

3. The installation of Sentinel

Check in Add \ Remove programs that the Sentinel has been correctly installed on your machine.
If it is not the case, you will find the installation setup program on the DVD, in the Sentinel folder.

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Individual training evaluation report

(To be completed and returned to the trainer at the end of the training)

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Name : ...........................................................................................................................................................
Company ......................................................................................................................................................... :
Date(s) from .............................................................. to .................................................................................

By filling out this individual evaluation form, you are contributing to the improvement of the quality and training utility you will be
offered in future. Please complete it with great care.

Number of people on this training: Was training in your premises? YES NO

GENERAL APPRECIATION Average Fair Good Excellent

What mark would you give it? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LOGISTICS Average Fair Good Excellent

Reception (Quality, organisation, friendliness, etc…)
Practical organisation (room, equipment, etc…)

PRESENTATION Average Fair Good Excellent

Teaching skills of the trainer
Group dynamics (participation, experience sharing, etc)
Quality of course notes (documentation)
Balance between Theory and Practice

PROGRAM Average Fair Good Excellent

Quality of material
Level of the training
Presentation contents

DURATION No Not really Quite Yes

Generally, did the duration of the training seem satisfactory?
If not, was it Too short? Too long?

PACE No Not really Quite Yes

Generally, did the pace of the training seem satisfactory?
If not, was it Too slow? Too fast?

USING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THIS TRAINING No Not really Quite Yes
Have you found this training useful for work?
Do you think you will implement this knowledge quickly?
Do you think you have reached your objectives after this training?

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