lattice3d reporter tutorial for version 6.0 and later

Lattice3D Reporter Tutorial For Version 6.0 and later

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Agenda

• Overview– Menus and Toolbars– 3D View Window– 3D View Toolbars– License Setup

• 3D View Operations– 3D View Operations– Playing Animation

• Basic Operations– Inserting 3D model– Deleting 3D model– 3D View Display Control– Creating List– Creating Snapshot– Applying Snapshot– Cross-link Selection– Using List

• Advanced Operations– Inserting 3D model as External Linked

Object– Sharing 3D Model in Multiple Sheets– Replacing/Updating 3D model– Changing the 3D View Size– Changing the List Range– Using Property File– Setting Print Quality

• Template Option– Permitting Cross-Linking– Publishing Contents Using Template– Creating Report from Template– Creating/Editing Template

• Lattice3D Reporter Publisher

Overview


(1) 3D View A 3D model view is embedded in Excel sheet. You can view/edit a 3D model in this view.

(2) Lattice Toolbar Frequently used functions are available from the toolbar. (3) List Several different types of list are generated automatically.

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Menus and Toolbars

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(1) Toolbar Frequently used functions such as view manipulations and controls are available here.

(2) Assembly Tree The assembly structure of the 3D model is displayed here.

(3) Right Click Menus Most operations are available from right click menus.

(4) Graphic WindowMain place to operate on the 3D model.

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3D View Window


(1) File Toolbar

(2) View Toolbar

(3) Display Toolbar

(4) Operation Toolbar

(5) Measurement Toolbar

(6) Cross-section Toolbar

(7) Layout Toolbar

(8) Animation Toolbar

Edit Mode

View Mode

3D View Toolbars

Lattice3D Reporter contains 8 different toolbars.


1. To install a node-locked license file:1) Select Start > All Programs > Lattice3D

Reporter > License Folder to open the license folder.

2) Place the license file in the license folder.

2. To connect to a floating license server:1) Select License from the toolbar to open the

License dialog.2) Change the License source to License

server.3) Enter the Host name and Port No of the

license server.4) Select OK to save the changes.

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License Setup

3D View Operations


3D View Operations

Most operations of 3D view window are same as XVL Player Pro (Ver. 9 and later). Please refer to XVL Player Pro Tutorial for detailed operations in the 3D view window.


Playing Animation

Use Animation Toolbar to play animation:1. Select Switch to View Mode icon from the

toolbar and change to the View Mode.2. Select the Animation Toolbar.3. Use animation controls to play animation.

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Basic Operations


Inserting 3D Model

1. Specify the area for the 3D model in Excel sheet.2. Click the Insert/Replace 3D model icon from the Lattice

toolbar.3. Select 3D model to insert then click Open.4. 3D model is inserted in the specified area of Excel sheet.5. If Open in Another Window is checked, 3D model is

displayed in the External View window.6. To add cross-link permission to the file, select Permit

Cross-Link.

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Deleting 3D Model

1. Select Delete 3D Model from the Lattice Toolbar.

2. Click Yes if you replace the 3D view by its image.

3. Click No if you delete the object completely.

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Deleted


3D View Display Control

1. Click Display 3D Model to show/hide the 3D View.

2. Click Open 3D Model in Another Window to display the 3D View in the external window.

3. Click the Return to sheet button to return the 3D view to the Excel sheet.

4. Click the Close button to hide the External View window. To show the window again, click the Display 3D Model icon from the Lattice toolbar.

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Creating List

1. Select a cell at the location where the list will be created.

2. Click the Create List icon to open the Create List dialog.

3. Select the List Type.4. Specify the Output Target.5. Select properties that are included in the list and

change their order.6. Click OK to create the list.

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Creating Snapshot

1. Select a cell where the snapshot will be created.2. Click the Create/Update Snapshot icon to open

the Create Snapshot dialog.3. Specify an image of the snapshot.4. Specify the size of the snapshot.5. Click Apply to create a snapshot.

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Applying Snapshot

1. Select a snapshot image from the sheet.2. Selected snapshot will be applied in the 3D View.

Applying a snapshot from images

3. Select a snapshot from the Apply Snapshot list.4. Selected snapshot will be applied in the 3D View.

Applying a snapshot from the list

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Cross-Link Selection

1. Toggle the Cross-Link icon in the Lattice toolbar.

2. Select a cell in the list to highlight the associated part in the 3D view.

3. Select a snapshot to apply it in the 3D View.

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3D objects are cross-linked between 3D View and the created lists/snapshots.

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* Cross-link is enabled when Lattice3D Reporter license is available.* To use cross-link function with free viewer, cross-link must be permitted.* For more details, please see ‘Permitting Cross-Linking’ page.


Using Parts List

1. Create a parts list.2. When you select a part in the 3D View, the associated part on the parts list will

be highlighted.3. When you select a cell in the parts list, the associated part in the 3D View will

be highlighted.

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Using Process List

You can play process animation that is associated with a process list.

1. Create a process list.2. From the toolbar, select Options to

open the Options dialog.3. Select the Cross-Link tab.4. Make sure that Animation is selected

for Process list, and then click OK.

Preparation

5. Select a cell in the process list to view the selected process task in the 3D view.

6. To play process animation, change the 3D view mode to View Mode and select the Animation Toolbar.

Operation

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*Process animation is created in XVL Studio Standard / Pro.


Using Annotation/Dimension List

1. Create a annotation/dimension in XVL Studio.– Set view to each annotation/dimension in the edit

panel.2. Create Annotation/Dimension list in Excel sheet.3. Select a cell in the dimension/annotation list to view

the selected dimension/annotation in the 3D View.

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Using Disassembly Parts List

1. Create a disassembly tree in XVL Studio.– Structure can be redefined.– ID Numbers are added to parts

automatically.– Annotations are added to parts

automatically.2. Create Disassembly Parts List in

Excel sheet.3. When you select a part in the 3D

View, the associated part on the parts list will be highlighted.

4. When you select a cell in the parts list, the associated part in the 3D View will be highlighted.

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Parts list based on disassembly tree

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Advanced Operations


Inserting 3D Model as Externally Linked Object

1. In the Insert/Replace 3D Model dialog, select the Link button.

2. Select the path type of the 3D model that is to be linked.

3. Open the file.4. Now the 3D model is externally linked to the

Excel sheet.

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Sharing 3D Model in Multiple Sheets

1. Specify the area for the 3D model in Excel sheet.

2. Select the 3D Model Sharing from the Lattice toolbar to open the Shared3D Model dialog.

3. Select 3D model you want to share from the list.

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Replacing/Updating 3D Model

1. Click the Insert/Replace 3D Model icon to open the Replace 3D Model dialog.

2. Select a file to replace.3. Select the Update setting button.4. Select the target data to be updated from the

original 3D model.5. Check Link to parts with matching names ON if

you replace the 3D model by a design changed model.

6. Check Match the same part name OFF if you replace the 3D model by a completely different model.

7. Click Open to replace the 3D model.

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Changing the 3D View Size

1. From Excel toolbar, select the Design Mode icon.

2. Select the 3D View and change its size.3. Select the Design Mode icon and exit the

design mode.4. 3D View size is changed.

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Changing the List Range

1. Insert a row or a column to the list and enter values.

2. Clicking a inserted cell does not cross-link to the 3D View.

3. Select all cells of the list including inserted cells.

4. Click the Set List Range button.5. Inserted cells are included in the cross-

linking range.

After inserting cells to a list, you can include the inserted cells as parts of cross-linking range.

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Using Property File

1. On the Create List dialog, specify the output properties and their order.2. Click the Export button to save the output properties in XML file.3. Click the Import button to import the saved XML file.4. Output properties are reflected on the list.

You can import/export list property information in XML format.

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Properties on the listCreate List Dialog


Setting Print Quality

1. From the toolbar, select Options to open the Options dialog.

2. Select the Other tab.3. Specify 3D model print settings.4. Click OK.

You can set print quality of 3D model.

Resolution: 96 dpi Resolution: 300 dpi

Template Option


Permitting Cross-Linking

With Template option of Lattice3D Reporter, you can permit cross-linking to each Excel sheet so that users can use cross-linking function without license. You can permit cross-linking in two different ways.

1. Open Insert/Replace 3D Model dialog.2. Check the Permit Cross-Link check box.3. Click Open to insert the 3D model.

Permit cross-linking when inserting 3D model

4. From the toolbar, select Permit Cross-Link to open the Permit Cross-Link dialog.

5. Select sheets to add permission.6. Click the Permit button.

Permit cross-linking from menu

*You can also check the ‘Permit’ status from Permit Cross-Link dialog.

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Template Option

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Publishing Contents Using Template

By using predefined templates, you can generate Excel content with one click.

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Lattice3D Reporter Template

XVL file

Clicking the Create Report icon will generate the content based on the template.

Excel work sheet

Template Option

Lattice3D Reporter


Creating Report from Template

1. Open an Excel template.2. Click the Create Report button in

the toolbar.3. Select the 3D model.4. Content is automatically generated

based on the template.

By using predefined templates, you can generate Excel contents with one click.

Template Option

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Creating/Editing Template

1. Open an Excel sheet and name it as “L3D_Reporter_Form”.

2. Edit the sheet and create a form template.

3. Open another sheet and name it as “L3D_Reporter_Param”.

4. Set template parameters to this sheet.

5. Save the Excel file.

Lattice3D Reporter Template is built with two different sheets – the Form sheet and the Parameter sheet. By editing the form template and its parameters, you can create your own templates.

Form Template Template Parameters

* Sample templates locate under “\Template” folder.

* See “Lattice3D Reporter Template Manual” for the detail about how to edit the template and its parameters.

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Template Option

Lattice3D Reporter Publisher


Lattice3D Reporter Publisher 1/2

Lattice3D Reporter Publisher allows the automated batch creation of 3D spreadsheets using pre-defined templates from within an ERP/PLM or other system. The software uses command line execution, combining the power of Lattice3D Reporter and Template Option with existing IT infrastructure and workflows.

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Lattice3D Reporter Template

XVL files

Lattice3D Reporter Publisher MS Excel Reports

EXE

l3dreppub.exe

* Lattice3D Reporter and Template option are included in Lattice3D Publisher.* No GUI is provided for command line execution.


Lattice3D Reporter Publisher 2/2

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l3dreppub.exe <xls_file> <tmpl_file> <xvl_file> {/log:<log_file>} {/err} {/eqt:timeout}

Basic Format:

Argument Description

xls_file File name of published report (Excel file).

tmpl_file Lattice3D Reporter template file.

xvl_file XVL file used to create reports.

log_file Log file name (Optional).

err Output error messages to the standard output.

timeout Specify the timeout in second for processing.

* See more details in “ Lattice3D Reporter Publisher Manual”.

* Arguments in braces ({ }) are optional.


Questions?

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