VersaFAB DXF Generator Manual VS1 - 1 PDF

Structural Steel Fabrication System
VersaFAB DXF Generator Manual

Version 1.1
Data Driven Robotics (DDR) VersaFAB DXF Generator Manual
63 Innovation Drive Version 1.1
Hamilton, ON L9H 7L8 Canada
Technical Support: 519-571-4445 Support@PythonX.com www.PythonX.com
1.0 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 VERSION COMPATIBILITY ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 OPERATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 PROPERTIES AND REFERENCING ............................................................................................................ 4
3.1.1 All .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.2 Left, Top, Right, Bottom................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 STANDARD ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 MATERIAL TYPE .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 MEASUREMENT UNITS .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 MATERIAL TYPE .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 LENGTH ................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.7 SAVING .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.0 ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 8
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1.0 General
The VersaFAB DXF Generator is a time saving software utility that creates a DXF files
that contain the layers and associated data required by VersaFAB Studio to interpret the
file into part information. An AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing
Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data
interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs.
2.0 Installation
2.1 Version Compatibility
The VersaFAB DXF Generator requires AutoCAD 2004 or a later revision. At this time,
AutoCAD LT versions are not supported by the VersaFAB DXF Generator.
The following are minimum system requirements to run VersaFAB DXF Generator:
• Intel Pentium III or newer with 800MHz or faster processor
• Windows 2000, Windows XP
• 256MB Ram
2.2 Instructions
Run the provided setup executable file from either the provided media or a copy on your
local hard drive. Follow the prompts installing the utility to the default location.

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3.0 Operations
3.1 Properties and Referencing
This section of the DXF Generator defines the

properties of the selected material such as the
widths and thickness’ of each part face (Right,
Top, Left and Bottom) as well as allowing the
user to specify the desired referencing for
individual faces.
3.1.1 All
Name
This is an identifier for the drawing file.
Material Designation
AISC or related steel identifier as currently
selected
Date Created
Automatically populated with current date.
Profile
Displays the letter abbreviation of material profile.

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3.1.2 Left, Top, Right, Bottom
Width
Specifies the width or gauge of the identified face (Left, Top, Right, Bottom).
Thickness
Specifies the thickness of the identified face (Left, Top, Right, Bottom).
Outer Reference
Specifies the default reference edge used to locate any points which are part of the outer
polyline of the face. Valid references include.
• Top – Specified point is referenced to the top edge
• Center – Specified point is referenced to the center
• Bottom – Specified point is referenced to the bottom edge
Inner Reference
Features contained within but not a part of the outer polyline. Valid references include.
• Top – Specified feature is referenced to the top edge
• Center – Specified feature is referenced to the center
• Bottom – Specified feature is referenced to the bottom edge
3.2 Standard
The selection box is to specify “American”

or “European” steel measurements.

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3.3 Material Type
Use this selection box to specify the profile shape required. The selections will vary
depending on which standard (American or European) the user has selected above.
American Standard:
• W - Wide Flange Beam
• C - Channel
• L - Angle
• HSS - Hollow Structural Section
European Standard:
• IPE - I-Section, Parallel Flanges
• HEA - H-Section, Light
• HEB – H-Section, Normal
• HEM – H-Section, Reinforced
• UAP – U-Section
• UPE – U-Section
• UPN – U-Section, Normal

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3.4 Measurement Units
This selection box specifies which

measurement units will be used in the
generated DXF file.
3.5 Material Type
This drop down menu allows the selection of

the desired material size. The material sizes
available on this menu will reflect the material
profile that was selected under “Material
Type”.
3.6 Length
The number that is entered into this text box

will reflect the length of the part that will be
generated.

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3.7 Saving
The user is able to browse for a location to save their generated DXF file. Furthermore,
the text that is entered in the “File Name” text box will reflect the file name of the
generated DXF file.
After the user has finished selecting all of their desired material selections; press “Output
AutoCAD” to generate the DXF file. The generated DXF file can now be modified to suit
in AutoCAD or a DXF compatible CAD package.
4.0 Additional References

These documents are provided in electronic form on the PythonX HMI computer. They
can be located in ‘C:\Drawing Files\PythonX Support Documents\’. If these documents
are not available or an update is required contact PythonX support.
1. PythonX DXF Specification

2. PythonX Operator Manual
3. DDR Support Policies

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1.0 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 3

2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 3

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

This section of the DXF Generator defines the

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

3.1.2 Left, Top, Right, Bottom

The selection box is to specify “American”

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

3.3 Material Type

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

3.4 Measurement Units

This selection box specifies which

3.5 Material Type

This drop down menu allows the selection of

The number that is entered into this text box

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

4.0 Additional References

1. PythonX DXF Specification

PythonX – Squeezing the Cost out of Structural Fabrication

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