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DOC2.7 ISOCAM

IsoCam is the software for the execution of profiles with the disk; it allows to draw or import profiles, decide the profile and apply different working methods.
The management of working programming is divided in different phases that will be described in the following paragraphs.

Upon the Isocam program opening, if no processing previously created is present, the operator will be able to create a new one, from the first step of processing.
In the case instead in which there is a processing previously created, this will be automatically loaded and the operator will have access directly to the last step of the processing:

Elements in common between the various steps

The user interface is composed by different areas.

Menu: rapid utility.
Top bar: functions specific to the active page.
Central part: contains the drawing or the active area based on the page.
Side bar: window containing the parameters to modify.
Lower bar: buttons generally valid in different areas of the software.

NOTE

All these elements vary depending on the operating context.

The following elements will remain always visible, regardless from the current phase of the process.

Menù

The menu bar is located on top, above every other element of this interface.

Visible

Some settings regarding the visibility of the pieces present in the work area are made available to the operator.

Options

It is possible to modify settings relative to colors.

Language

ISOCAM is currently available in the following languages:

German
English
Spanish
French
Ogni volta, il correttore esegue una nuova verifica -> Every time, the corrector performs a new verification
Portuguese

Right side bar

	Settings Opens in the center of the page the settings panel.
	Info Opens a small panel containing useful information and contacts.
	Step Management From this section it is possible to navigate forward and backward between the different steps of the operative flow.
	Close Pressing the button, the program IsoCam will be closed.

Settings

This panel allows to switch to the Advanced mode of IsoCam, to return to the base version, and to modify the values of Grid Step in X and Y.

Lower bar

	New working Opens a new empty window of IsoCam, resetting the operational flow to Step 1 of 4.
	Open files Allows to open a processing previously saved.
	Save working Allows to save the changes made to a working.
	Modify working Returns the operational flow to Step 1 of 4, allowing the application of modifications to the working currently in use.

Drawing of the section (step 1 of 4)

The first phase of programming consists in the drawing of the section to be worked. The window proposes the characteristics commands of a CAD software: draw line, draw arch, snap, move, etc…
The basis of the software is the creation of the section as a quick sketch that will then be modified, entity by entity, with the appropriate commands. There remains always the possibility to import .dxf drawings generated by external CAD.

Top bar

	Command drawing Line Enable/Disable the command to draw line. When enabled, creates a new line that takes origin from the final point of the last inserted entity, if available; otherwise, the line is generated in the selected point.
	Command arc drawing Enable/Disable the command to draw arc. When enabled, create a new arc that takes origin from the final point of the last entity inserted, if available; otherwise, the arc is generated starting from the selected point.
	Move the selected lines After having selected an entity, it is possible, through the pressure of this button, to move it inside the work area.
	Mirror Figure After having selected an entity, it is possible to flip it horizontally and/or vertically inside the work area through this button.
	Fillet After activating the function follow the parameters on the right
	Inversion of active selection Inverts the active selection when the button is pressed
	Delete selected traits Delete the selected entities

Right side bar

Line property

Selecting a line in the working area, the right-side column is updated to show the features of the selected entity, which can be modified by the user.

Length	Indicates the linear distance between the two ends of the selected line, calculated based on the coordinates in the working space.
Angle	Indicates the orientation of the line with respect to the horizontal axis of the reference system.
Δx	Indicates the variation of the X coordinate between the initial and final point of a line or entity, that is the horizontal distance traveled with respect to the X axis of the reference system.
Δy	Indicate the variation of the Y coordinate between the initial and final point of a line or entity, that is, the vertical distance traveled with respect to the Y axis of the reference system.
	Extend/Shorten selected line It allows to lengthen or shorten the selected line by a specified measure, changing its length keeping unchanged the direction of the angle. The variation is defined through the appropriate input field.
	Approximate Angle Allows to round automatically the angle of the line to the nearest multiple of 90_ (0_, 90_, 180_, 270_), easing the alignment with the orthogonal directions of the reference system.
Scale connected traces	Allows to apply a proportional scale to all entities directly or indirectly connected to the selected line. When this option is active during the extension or shortening of the line, the spatial consistency between connected elements is maintained, preserving their relative positions in the preview.

Arc property

By selecting an arc in the work area, the right-hand side column is updated to show the characteristics of the selected entity, which can be modified by the user.
The arc can be defined in different ways: by points, as center, radius and arc, etc…
The various characteristics are showed in the window that appears on the right.
The variation of some characteristics can be satisfied in different ways, for example changing the radius or the initial/final point; to discriminate the way of modification there is the 'Fixed center' flag.

Radius	Indicates the constant distance between the center of a circular curve or arc and any point along its circumference.
Initial/Final angle	Angle of the initial or final point with respect to the center.
Tangent Previous / Next	Modify the initial or final angle so that the arc results tangent to the previous or subsequent entity.
Fixed Center	Allows to decide the consequences of a change (radius or angle).

Move / Move selection

Upon enabling the 'move' command, the window with the handling parameters appears. handling can be done directly by clicking on the drawing area (even with the snap enabled) or by setting the parameters.
The confirmation of the movement must be given with the 'OK' button.

	Position selector Move by the 'Delta' value set in the direction of the arrow. The button in the center resets the movement.
	Translation Total of the displacement with respect to the initial position. The numbers in the right boxes serve for the 'copy matrix' command
Move copy	If enabled, the function creates a copy of the selected entity and applies the displacement only to this copy, leaving the original entity unchanged. NOTE This command is visible only if the values of the second column of the 'Translation' parameter worth 1.

Mirror

After enabling the command it is necessary to set the center of symmetry by clicking on the work area or setting the quotes, select the direction of the mirror and press the 'OK' button to confirm.

Center of symmetry	Allows to change the coordinates of the symmetry center used for the horizontal or vertical flipping of the selected entity.
Coordinates to invert	Indicate if to execute the overturning in horizontal, in vertical or in both directions.
Mirror copy	If activated, the mirroring operation is performed by creating a mirrored copy of the selected entity, keeping the original intact.

Fillet

A first message, displayed in the right column, allows the operator to set the radius of the corner and confirm the selection.

A second message informs the operator that is now possible insert fillets between two lines, operation available until the deactivation of the functionality.

Below the example of applying radii on two adjacent lines and a line adjacent to an arc:

After the fittings application:

Lower bar

	Import File DXF Import DXF file. There are no constraints on the file format but it is advisable to import small files in R12 format.
	Export dxf file Export the drawing in DXF format.
	Cancel modify Cancel the last command executed. NOTE The 'Esc' button on the keyboard performs the same function.
	Snap start/end Facilitates selection of start or end point of an arch or line. Approaching the cursor to a corner, the closest point is highlighted through a yellow frame containing a X and the coordinates of the corner.
	Command Orto Enable/Disable the command 'Orto' to maintain orthogonal traits.
	Command Connected Lines Enable/Disable the 'Connected strokes' command. The starting point of the next stroke will be the ending point of the previous stroke.
	Drawing grid Enable/Disable the grid in the drawing window. The grid parameters are accessible with the settings button.
	Undo Zoom Restore the previous zoom.
	Select selection for Zoom Select a focus area for the zoom.
	Restore Zoom Restores the zoom to the original state.

Selection profile (step 2 of 4)

The previously drawn section must be applied to a suitable profile.
The profile can be linear or arc, in the X/Y plane or even vertical; based on the selection some working modes will be enabled or disabled. So, for example, an arc profile in the XY plane can be worked only with vertical disk and viceversa for an arc profile in the XZ or YZ plane.
The profile type is chosen with the buttons on the left, at the top center are showed the parameters to describe geometrically the profile and in the central lower part is showed the preview of the result.

Center part

Linear profile	You set the direction and the length. The value 'Delta Z' follows as sign the Z axis (positive towards up, negative towards down).
Arc profile	You define: direction, work area, concavity and the geometric characteristics. Each variation of the geometrical characteristics has repercussion on other variables. NOTE The highest settable radius is 9999mm
Profile circle	It will worked only externally with horizontal disk.

Linear profile parameters

Profile Execution	There are two modes: 'Along X' and 'Along Y'.
Line length (L)	Horizontal length of the base of the inclined segment, measured between the starting point and the horizontally projected endpoint.
Delta Z final point (H)	Height of the inclined tract, that is the difference of quota between the beginning and the end of the segment.

Arc profile parameters

Profile execution	Choice between 'Long X' or 'Long Y'.
Processing orientation	Choice between 'Plane XZ' or 'Plane XY'.
Type of processing	Choice between 'Concave' or 'Convex'.
Length (L)	Horizontal distance between the two ends of the arc, that is the chord connecting the beginning and the end of the arc.
Starting radius (R)	Distance from the center of the arc to the point of the arc itself. Determines the overall curvature of the arc.
Development in vertical (H)	Height maximum of the arc with respect to the chord L; represents the vertical distance between the highest point of the arc and the chord.
Angle width (A)	Angle at the center subtended by the arc, expressed in degrees.

NOTE

The modification of one of the following values: 'Length', 'Starting Radius', 'Vertical Development' or 'Angle Width', implies the automatic recalculation of the remaining parameters.

Profile parameters Circle

Starting radius (R)	Determine the radius from the starting point.
Custodia	This flag indicates if during the working phase the C axis rotates (custody active) or remains still with C=0_ (custody not present).

Bottom bar

	Visible table Enable/Disable the view of the table.
	Additional Lights Enable/Disable additional lights for the 3D viewing.
	Pieces views manage Allows to change the point of view.

Working parameters (step 3 of 4)

The page is divided into boxes with different types of data to set for processing

Tool parameters

The operator can define the parameters of the tool:

If it is a new project the data is loaded automatically based on the tool physically installed; if instead it is a working previously saved, the tool data will be those already saved in the previous program.

	Tool name The name of the selected tool is shown.
	Thickness Indicate the blade thickness in the direction of the cut (thickness of the disk body).
	Diameter Diameter maximum of the disk, measured from an extremity to other of the toothed edge.
	CRF (Center Rotation Flange) Allows to measure the distance of the internal wire of the disk tooth currently mounted on the machine, from the C rotation axis.
	Safety Quote Safety distance between the disk and the work bench.
	RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) Disk rotation speed per minute during operation.

Working orientation

Linear profile

For linear profiles there is possibility to choose if execute the working with disk in vertical or with disk in horizontal (from front or from left).

Vertical Orientation	Horizontal

Arc Profile

For curvilinear profiles the orientation is bounded by the profile type:

Working type	Vertical Orientation	Horizontal Orientation
Concava
Convex

Type of working

The processing can be carried out in two modes:

	Rows mode for cuts It allows to execute parallel cuts among each other that follow the selected profile.
	Spaclo mode It allows to execute parallel cuts between each other, transverse to the direction of the profile.

Configuration For cuts

Parallel cuts will be executed among themselves that follow the selected profile at a distance between the cuts taken from parameter.

Step	Indicate the distance between the position of a cut and the adjacent one. If higher than the disk thickness, material will remain between the passes.
Extension start / end	Allows to extend a cut in the initial / final part of the set value.
More Auto	Enabling the flag involves an automatic increase of the extension value, based on a value established by the system.
Offset work	Thickness of the material to leave above the desired final section.
Cut direction	The direction of the cut can happen from right to left or from left to right, depending on the selected configuration.

Spatula Configuration

The movement will be transverse to the direction of the profile, it is used for a surface finish of the piece.

Spreading step	Indicates the distance a transversal movement and the next along the direction of the profile.

Speed and cutting mode

Based on the previous selections, different menus appear for the selection of the parameters necessary to define the working.

If the selected working type is the Configuration for Cuts, two types of working parameters will be available.

	Marble Mode The cut is made in a single pass.
	Granite mode The cut made at step.

Marble mode

General parameters:

Cuts in two senses (finishing)	This flag allows setting a return speed different from the go speed.
Do not raise ever (finish)	WARNING! When this parameter is enabled, it is necessary that the disk protrudes completely from the cutting section.

Speed Parameters:

Gone	The execution speed of the way of the step.
Return	The execution speed of the return step.
Penetration	The execution speed of penetration of the pass.
Minimum	Setting a value different from zero the cutting speed will depend on the depth of the cut itself, then you will have a movement at a going speed for cuts at zero depth and at minimum speed when the cut is at maximum depth for the selected section.

Granite mode

General parameters:

Removal in cut	Quantity of material that is removed in the going pass.
Removal in return	Quantity of material that is removed in the return pass.

If the selected working type is the Spatula Configuration, one working parameter will be avaiable.

Speed - Processing	Set the speed at which the spatulated working type will be performed.

Machining parameters (advanced)

Processing parameters (advanced)
This button allows to access to the advanced parameters window of the working.

In this screen it is possible to verify and modify different parameters, many of which have been set in steps 2 and 3.

The first operation consists in the selection of the type of profile to use.

	Linear A linear cut will be executed.
	Arcated An arc cut will be performed.

And subsequently the following parameters:

Working	It can be for cuts or spatulated.
Processing orientation	The working can be executed in verticalor in horizontal.
Execution profile along	Along X or Y.

Processing data

For the Linear profile is possible to set the following parameters:

Thickness of the material	Defines the measurement of the material (in mm) thickness.
Inclination of the profile (mm)	It allows to define the profile inclination indicating the difference in height between the final point and the initial point.

For the Arched profile are available the parameters adjustable in the previous steps.

Both profiles also have the following working data in common:

Step	Fixed in Y: maintains the fixed distance between cuts regardless of the section below Along the rope: the step is referred to the distance between the contact points on the section, the displacement therefore changes based on the slope of the section
Cut direction	Choice between 'Y_' or 'Y-'.
Complete profile processing	Allows to choose whether or not to complete the profile working.
Force cuts on corners	Add cuts at slope variation points.
Remove overlaps	If this flag is enabled and the 'Step' value is greater than the 'Thickness', the overlapping cuts will be removed.
Optimized step (dyeing) % Over.	If the 'Step' value is lower than the 'Thickness' value, the step will be optimized on the horizontal lines.
Perform cut at start	Allows to choose whether to perform or not a cut at the beginning of the profile. Through the box beside it is possible to set the depth of this cut.
Execute cut at the end	Allows to choose if execute or not a cut at the end of the profile. Through the box next is possible to set the depth of this cut.

Tool Data

Here are reported some data previously set and other parameters specific for the tool.

Tool description	A quick description of the tool
	Tool warehouse The opening of this panel enables the management of tools: it is possible to create new tools, modify those existing, change their order in the list or remove them.
N_ Position	Indicate the number of the position inside the tool magazine of the selected tool.
N_ Corrector	Indicate the number that identifies the name of the selected tool.
Core thickness disk (CT)	Thickness of the disk’s central support body.
Shape tooth	The operator will be able to choose one between three forms of the tooth: Square Spherical Beveled (in this case it is possible to define the bevel values)
	Choice material This button positioned just to the left of the penetration speed allows to select the material between: Granites with high proportion of fourth Granites with low quartz Marble Travertino Arenarie
Priority	It is possible to establish a priority value (strictly positive).
Depth	Indicates the depth of the tool cut.

Processing (step 4 of 4)

Based on the previous selections, a preview of the calculated cuts is shown. The page is divided into different areas with the commands to manage the changes.

Once the cuts have been checked or the desired changes made, press the 'NEXT' button to open the page to generate the cutting program.

Cuts	This menu offers some quick settings for the cuts generated.

Top bar

NOTE

Some buttons remain deactivated until a cut is selected.

	Generation cuts Regenerate the cuts with the default settings. NOTE This operation is executed automatically at reaching the step 4 of 4.
	Modify the position of the cut Allows to modify the position of the selected cut.
	Add a cut of head for separation of pieces Inserts a cut in the initial point of working.
	Add a tail cut for piece separation. Inserts a cut in the final point of the working.
	Add a cut in the position of the mouse (Ins) Add a new cut in the position indicated by the mouse.
	Delete the selected cut Removes the selected cut from the preview and recalculates the progressive number of cut to all remaining cuts.
	Delete the cuts prior the selected cut Taking as reference the selected cut, the cuts with lower progressive will be removed.
	Delete the cuts after the selected cut Taking as reference the selected cut, the cuts with higher progressive will be removed.
	Simulation cuts All cuts will be selected one by one based on progressive cut number. NOTE To speed up the cuts review, press the left arrow , while to slow it down, press the right arrow .

Center part

Right lateral bar

In the fourth step this bar contains the following information:

	Progressive cut For each selected cut, the progressive number of the cut, the spatial coordinates of the edges, and the contact status of the edges with the entities are displayed, indicating whether one or both are in contact.
	General Information A series of data relating to the process is reported, set in the previous steps.
	Cut Data Upon reaching step 4, some calculated data are automatically reported, including: the direction and the number of cuts, as well as the cut immersion with the maximum value.

Lower bar

	Options on cut Alternative to the right mouse button for viewing of the options on the cut
	Move/extend cuts Alternative to keyboard arrows to move/extend cuts
	Shift Alternative to the Shift button from keyboard.

Create program

Upon completion of the preparation in the fourth step, it is possible to access the final phase, which includes viewing the obtained result and the generation of the ISO file.
In the central part is shown the 3D of the generated working considering the working method. By clicking in the area it is possible to rotate the view and manage the zoom.

NOTE

At program start is shown the last created work.

Basic procedure

Step 1

To begin, press the button 'New working'. Make sure the 'Connected edges' function is active, then activate the 'line' command. Proceed with a series of clicks on the working area to draw the desired section. Once the drawing is complete, click the 'line' command again to deactivate it. At this point, select each entity individually to verify and, if necessary, modify its parameters.

Step 2

In this step the operator can set some basic generalities linked to the searched working type.

Step 3

At this point it is possible to set parameters relative to the tool, to the working type, orientation and parameters of the working selected.
In the panel 'Working parameters (advanced)' moreover it is possible to have an overview of all parameters set up until this moment.

Step 4

A list of cuts is automatically generated for the current working. It is possible to insert, modify and remove cuts in relation to operating needs.

ISO Generation

The final step of the working allows the operator to create an ISO file from the obtained working or to restart the procedure.