CONSTRUCAM ONLINE MANUAL
ConstruCAM 3D Online HelpFree and comprehensive online help, manual, help file for a better understanding of the CAD CAM software ConstruCAM-3D. Find out more about the functions and the versatile CAD and CAM modules within ConstruCAM-3D . Learn how to work with the CAD surface to create your workpieces quickly and easily, to create radii, to draw holes or grooves.
Understand the relationships between the CAD and CAM module and its layers. Use layers efficiently for editing. Operate the VTR module for 2D to 3D conversion or draw simple 2D lines in ConstruCAM and use VTR to create 3D jewelery, design elements, etc.
Create texts or serial numbering for your serial tags, name plates or 3D wooden signs. Project 3D text on existing 3D objects, sublime or recessed. All functions of the full version bundled in a clear manual with several examples.
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Online-Manual for Construcam-3D
General Introduction - Description for the operation of the program surface
General Introduction – Description for the operation of the program surface
Table of contents:
Prerequisites for the workstation computer
Instructions, work descriptions, update
Important information about the program
The directory PROJECT
Program registration
Screen layout
Keyboard commands + mouse key configuration
Panning + Zoom
The Aids
Input parameter – Selection Input
Input parameter – Selection Colour
Input parameter – selection Basic Setting
Input parameter – Selection AutoCorr
Input parameter – Selection Text Effect
The combined cursor – Keyboard Input
Open using file linkage
Customer service
Milling data setting
Automatic arc creation
Export aids
Tool input
CAD Design - Description of the functions for the input of drawings and design in CAD
CAD Design – Description of the functions for the input of drawings and design in CAD
Table of contents:
Working with layers:
Engineering using ConstruCam-3D
Inputs and terms employed.
The layout menu.
Limits
Adjust work
Layout
Copy from layer
Displace in layer
Copy in layer
Delete text
List layer content
Engineering.
Layer selection
Position input using keyboard.
Settings for drawing in input parameters
Helplines.
The engineering aid.
Functions in the Draw menu:
Position A (PosnA)
Position E (PosnE)
Position 3D (Posn3D)
Point (drilling)
Straight line
Line S,E
Free-hand line
Spline
Rectangle S,E
Rectangle S,dX/dY
Rectangle MP,EP
Rectangle MP,dX/dY
Polygon
Arc 3P
Arc tang.
Arc 2P,R
Arc keyb.
Elongated hole
Full circle MP Rad
Full circle S,E
Ellipse MP Rx,Ry
Ellipse S,E
Close track
Functions in the Process menu:
Undo
Redo
Mark all
Demark all
Mark
Mark TrackPosn
Demark
Mark in layer
Rotate track(s)
Paths Info
Cutout / copy / insert
Delete
Group / cancel group
Functions in the menu Operate:
Convert
Duplicate / displace
Dimensions
Incline
Rotate
Mirror
Centre to ..
Series
Tangent
Cut
Trim
Merge
Section > contour
Displace contour
Displace line
Import macro
Export macro
Limit lines
Functions in the Edit menu:
Contour start posn
Align position
Delete position
Insert position
Displace Position
Replace by straight line (Linearise)
Replace by corner
Replace by circle3P
Replace by arc
Replace by rect. / ..full circ. / ..Ellipse
Replace by drilling
Interpol. edit
Round-off corner
Corner in frame
Cut corner
Contour section
Undo vector
Delete vector
Delete sections
Join sections
Join posn
Separate posn
Add posn
Label Autolayout - Autolayout program
Label Autolayout – Autolayout program
Contents:
Label AutoLayout.
Label limits.
Single label.
Columns (label with several columns).
Label matrix.
Edit line.
Edit text.
Import label lines.
Import matrix lines.
RdWr label layout.
Parameters.
Nameplate Input - the engraving of ready-made nameplates
Nameplate Input – the engraving of ready-made nameplates
Contents:
Nameplate input.
The Navigator
Load background
Set limits
Input layer tool
Input subsidiary lines
Input text
Milling data control
Export milling data
Help
End Navigator
Case history for nameplate input
Label and series label - Work specification for text and label input
Label and series label – Work specification for text and label input
Label input
Contents:
Work limits (label dimensions)
Use of layer and milling tools
Label input
Export milling data
Supplementary information for label input
Control characters for the text input
Serial number
Text input into the editor
Selection of special characters
Word separation (space)
Clicking-on a new text line using the cursor
Select character set (font)
Select text input in CAD
Text from file
Series label input
Work limits (material dimensions)
Use of layer and milling tools
Series label input
Input of label data
Control code
Edit text
Unformatted input
Formatted input
Use text variable for matrix
Adopt texts
Create text list
Create matrix
Example for text matrix
Export milling data
Series label – matrix for circular badges.
The Scaling Program - Input of linear and circular scales with example
The Scaling Program – Input of linear and circular scales with example
Contents:
Scale input.
Inputs for LINEAR scale
Position
Length
Angle
Mode
Graduation1..5
LineConfig
LtrSep
ScTxtType
ScTxtDir
Scale text
Adopt scale.
Load scale.
Save scale.
Inputs for CIRCULAR scale
Position
Radius
StartAngle
EndAngle
Mode
Graduation1..5
LineConfig
LtrSep
ScTxtType
ScTxtDir
Scale text
Adopt scale.
Load scale.
Save scale.
Scale text
Text
Font
TextStyle
Height
Distort
Width
Slope
CharSep
Auto Scale text.
Par. all Texts.
Clr. all Texts.
Line-1.
Line+1.
Generation of a scale for the cylinder blank
The Scanner Program - Edge search in pixel images
The Scanner Program – Edge search in pixel images
Contents:
The scanner program.
Load Pixel file.
Edit Pixel.
Set in the rectangle / delete in the rectangle.
Border search.
Example of a border search using the scanner program
Milling data creation (CAM) - functions in CAM area
Milling data creation (CAM) – functions in CAM area
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Prepare the functions in the menu
Dimension line
Measurement two positions
Measurement to frame
Mark intersection points
Join tracks
Sort tracks
Track optimisation
Finish track
MillCorr 2D(3D)
Graphic > milling path
Inlays
3D-drill cycles / 3D-cycles
Drilling cycles
Edit CAM
Rates of cut control
Holding webs
PCNC lathe
TrackParallel clr.
Hatching
Autocorrection:
Projections
List layer content
Norm projection
Volume view
Tool Simulat
The Autocorrection Program - 2D/3D Autocorrection / cutout stamps / shapes using several tools
The Autocorrection Program – 2D/3D Autocorrection / cutout stamps / shapes using several tools
Contents:
The Autocorrection program
Tool input
ACorr2D3D
TLayer Export
TLayer > Targetlayer
TLayer MillGraphic
Photo Engraving using GridPhoto- Milling data from photos
Photo Engraving using GridPhoto- Milling data from photos
Fräsdaten aus Fotos JPG / BMP to G-Code Konverter
Contents:
Creation of milling data in GridPhoto
Import Photo
Modify frame
Scaling
Filter
Mirror + rotate
Line gridding
Gridding
Dithering
Hatching
Milling data view
Milling data graphics
Milling data > layer
Milling data export
Navigator
Work specification: milling data from photo.
Test data for GridPhoto for download
The Rhinestone Decoration Program - Production of rhinestone templates for a milling machine
The Rhinestone Decoration Program – Production of rhinestone templates for a milling machine
Contents:
The rhinestone decoration program
Calculation of the rhinestone points
Rhinestone sections
Rhinestone areas
Rhinestone grid
Rhinestone area function
Calculation of milling data from rhinestone points
Create circles
Create drilling cycles
Working example for the rhinestone decoration program
The Projection - Project 2D and 3D milling paths from one layer on to a 3D surface
The Projection – Project 2D and 3D milling paths from one layer on to a 3D surface
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
The projection
Sample machining: incised engraving on a shape
Die element: project engraving data onto STL surface
The Relief Program - Production and processing of free-form surfaces, reliefs and shapes
The Relief Program – Production and processing of free-form surfaces, reliefs and shapes
Contents:
The Relief program
Exchange of vector data
Aids in Relief
Relief file menu.
Open Relief.
Save Relief.
Import Relief.
Export Relief.
Status.
Export of Relief extracts
Export extract
Export frame
Modify frame
Scale
Adjust limits
Norm Projection
Edit Relief menu
Layer edge
Filter
Mirror + rotate
Milling data generation from Relief
Relief AutoCorr
Z constant roughing
Norm Projection
PLayer > Target layer
Export PLayer
Relief Design ReliefVTR - Create 3D shapes from lines and contours
Relief Design ReliefVTR – Create 3D shapes from lines and contours
Contents:
Relief design ReliefVTR
Design on background graphic
Relief creation
Relief resolution
Relief design
Work steps for Relief design
Create Relief objects
Relief combination (Logic)
The mirror run
The ReliefVTR menu
Slants 3/4Pt
Mirror
Border + plan
Ellipse
Section / cylinder
Polyradius
Pattern
Insert Relief
LINE-Grav Param
LINE-Grav Input
Scale/smooth
Edit object
Object search
Object sequence
Object clr
Copy object
Exchange object
Relief position
Relief height line
Show Level
Dimension line
Norm / zoom projection
Render
New Relief
Recreate
Turning - Creates the movements for a turning facility from a horizontal line
Turning – Creates the movements for a turning facility from a horizontal line
Contents:
Turning using HEIZ milling machines
Inputs for the special function Turning
Results of the milling path calculation
Work samples / work specifications
Data from CorelDRAW via EPS/AI - Work specification for the export of vector data from CorelDRAW
Name tag - Cut out a name tag with joined letters
Name tag – Cut out a name tag with joined letters
Name tag.
Cut out a pendant with conjoined letters.
Work Specification Label with recessed lettering (Engadin)
Work Specification Label with recessed lettering (Engadin)
Work specification and example data.
Complex 2D milling at various depths, cleared outline lettering using 2 tools, holding webs and cutout in layers
Work Specification Approach Movement (Happy Birthday)
Work Specification Approach Movement (Happy Birthday)
Inclined engagement movement into the material and layer 
Lettering using cutout paths, inclined approach movement into the material and layer processing.
Task description Autocorrection program
Task description Autocorrection program
Manufacture of a stamp, a shape with cutouts and a cutout circular stamp
Contents:
Create cutout stamp
Mould with cutouts
Cutout circular stamp
Work Specification Relief - Milling data from imported STL data
Work Specification Relief – Milling data from imported STL data
Contents:
Milling data from relief
Import shape
Prepare relief
Calculate milling data
Check and export milling data
Sample data for relief for download
Work Specification ReliefVTR - Create a piece of jewellery using ReliefVTR
Work Specification ReliefVTR – Create a piece of jewellery using ReliefVTR
Contents:
Principle – Example of the relief design
Create a piece of jewellery using ReliefVTR
Adjust program
Input graphic
Input cross
Input ellipses into the middle of the cross
Raise cross with surroundings
Input AHSoft signature
Calculate milling data
Signature between 2 radii
Sample data / examples – G-Codes and more
Test data for GridPhoto
Test data for GridPhoto
Test data for GridPhoto for download
| Sample data for GridPhoto
Photo data in various formats packed using WinZip. |
You require an Internet connection! To load the data click the right Mouse key on the Description (e.g. Sample data for GridPhoto) and select Save under. After that the indication File download appears. Here select Save and the target directory on your harddisk.
Sample data for Relief - STL Files
Sample data for Relief – STL files
Sample data relief to download.
All parts have been designed and calculated using ReliefVTR
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You require an Internet connection! To load the data click-on the description below the respective image (e.g. Ashtray.HRP). If an Internet connection exists, the display File download appears. Here, select Save and the target directory on your harddisk.
| 1 | Relief data in HRP format. The data can be loaded in the Relief program using Relief file . Relief open. Relief data are saved in the original dimensions and in the highest quality (Recommended data format). |
| 2 | Image data in jpg format. The data can be loaded in the Relief program using Relief file . Relief import . Photo. Image data receive no exact depth information. The Z resolution is limited to 256 levels. |
| 3 | Shape data in STL format. The data can be loaded in the Relief program using Relief file . Relief import . STL. STL, due to the amount of data, is not very suitable for detailed Relief data. With coarser resolution a bevelling is quickly recognisable. Therefore, due to the quantity of data, usually in limited quality. Please unpack the files using WinZip. |
Relief generation using CorelDRAW
Relief generation using CorelDRAW
Relief generation using CorelDRAW
| Relief generation using CorelDRAW.
Using CorelDRAW you can generate graphics (photos) using grey shades. For this contours are provided (filled) using grey shades and grey progressions and integrated in images. The graphic created is exported in an image file using CorelDRAW, imported in the Relief program as photo and further processed into milling data for your machine. For the input in CorelDRAW knowledge of the operation of CorelDraw is presumed. The examples contain data for download. You require an Internet connection for the file download! To load the data click-on Sample data… if an Internet connection exists the indication file download appears. Here select Save and the target directory on your harddisk. Below are some examples with description of the procedure. 3D graphic from contours and lines.
3D graphic from contours and lines.
3D graphic contours and lines.
3D graphic from contours, lines and integrated photo.
Lettering from contours at various levels and in 3D.
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3D from greyscale images
