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Contents Section 1 ……………………………………………………….Installation of Program Section 2 ……………………………………………………...Registering Platemasters Section 3 ……………………………….Building and Using Platemasters Design tool Section 4 ………………………………Connector Type and Plate or Panel type menu Section 5 …………………………………...Placing your order and Saving your work
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Platemasters Design Tool (version 1.0) Operation Manual
Section 1: Installation of the program Download Platemasters Design Tool (Version 1.0) Installation 1. After you have downloaded the program Windows™ will prompt you to do the installation, click Run to continue. If it does not, please locate where you downloaded the file and double click the, setup comprehensive.exe file to start the install, figure 1.1
Figure 1.1 2. The next screen that will appear is the start of the installation, click Run, figure 1.2
Figure 1.2
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3. The next screen that appears is the Comprehensive Setup Wizard, please click Next figure 1.3
figure 1.3
4. After you click “Next” the installation will start. The next screen that appears will ask you what shortcuts you would like installed on your PC. Please choose by clicking the checkbox next to each shortcut. Figure 1.4
Figure 1.4
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5. Select the installation folder. This screen allows you to choose where the file will be installed. (It is recommended that the file be installed on the computers C drive. If you choose to install this on a network drive you will only be able to access the program when the network is active).Click Next when you are ready. Figure 1.5
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figure 1.5 6. The Setup Wizard is now ready to install the program please click Install to continue figure 1.6
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6. Installation figure 1.7 Tel: 800-526-0242 – Fax 201-814-0510 80 Little FallsRoad Fairfield New Jersey 07004
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Figure 1.7 7. Congratulations your installation is complete, Please check Launch Comprehensive before you click Finish if you would like to run and register the program now, Figure 1.8
Figure 1.8 8. You are now ready to register and start designing plates.
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Section 2: Registering your Platemasters Design Tool (Version 1.0) Now that you have successfully installed the program lets see if we can get started. 1.Open the program by Double clicking the shortcut on the desktop or single clicking the , Comprehensive Inc > Comprehensive Plate Designer in the start menu, figure 2.1
Figure 2.1 1a. After you have clicked the account a brief will screen show up to begin the start of the program Figure2.1A
Figure2.1A
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3. The next screen that opens up after you have clicked “Create a new account” This is your information Screen, see figure 2.4 this screen need to be completed in order to continue.
2. The first time the program opens it will ask you to register. You will see a screen like the one pictured in figure 2.2 and 2.3. This screen will allow a new user to sign up, please click the link marked Create a new account.
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.2
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Figure 2.4 Please click OK when you have completed filling out the form.
4. After you have registered a new window will pop up, figure 2.5 infroming you of a verification e-mail you will receive. Click OK on this screen your e-mail should arrive within 30 minutes
Figure 2.5
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5. When you receive the e-mail, figure 2.6 please click the link below to verify your registration.
Figure 2.6
6. Once you have verified the registration you will receive another e-mail with your account acceptance. Congratulations you can start designing your Wall Plates and Rack Panels.
Section 3: Building and using your Platemasters Design Tool (Version 1.0) 1. Lets Get Started. Now that you have registered you can start building your custom metalwork, Wallplates and Rack Panels. If your software is still open from registration please exit the program and reopen so that it recognizes your account. At this point it will ask you to sign in, figure3.1. Since you have already created your account please fill in the User name and Password you chose.
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Figure3.1
2. When using Platemasters for the first time or if it has been a long time since you have used it, the software may have new updates available. If this is the case you will receive a screen like this, figure 3.2. Please click Yes, (new items or security updates may have been added that will give you the most up to date version).
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Figure 3.2 2a. If you are updating, it usually takes under a minute and the program will reopen automatically. The update screen is shown below figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3 3. Once the updates are done you will have a blank screen to create your design. We will now go through the top menu bar pictured below, figure 3.4 (Left Half) and figure 3.5 (Right Half) on the following page.
Figure 3.4
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Figure 3.5
Explanation of Icons Open a blank Screen: This allows you to open a new pallet for your next project. The system will start with a blank screen. After you have designed a plate or panel and would like to create another one use this button. Open Saved Plate or Panel File: This will allow you to open a custom piece of metalwork you have already designed. Save: This allows you to save your designs. You may do a “save” as from the file menu for a new plate originating from the file you started with. Print: This will allow you to print your file. Cut: This will allow you to cut a connector or plate from your drawing Paste Array: This will allow you to paste a connector or plate from a recent cut or copy action Delete: This will allow you to delete a connector or plate or you may select everything and delete the entire file Undo: This allows you to undo your last move or every move since the last save Redo: This allows you to Redo moves you may have already undone in error, since your last save View Front: This allows you to view the front of your plate or panel View Rear: This allows you to view the rear of your plate or panel giving you just the cut outs for the connectors on the front of the plate Tel: 800-526-0242 – Fax 201-814-0510 80 Little FallsRoad Fairfield New Jersey 07004
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View Metalwork: This allows you to view what metal work that needs to be done to build plate Toggle Clearances: This allows you to view just the connectors and plates without the metalwork clearances Toggle Snap to Grid: This allows you to use the background grid to snap connectors in line Selection Tool: This allows you to go back to choosing connectors if you have used another tool for example the dimension tool *(see below) Line Tool: This allows you to draw lines for your reference Text Tool: This allows you to add text to your plate as well as your panels *Dimension tool: This allows you to measure dimensions between connectors or any where on the canvas you need the measurements of. Insert Logo: This allows you to insert your logo on your design. Please note Comprehensive will need you logo uploaded prior to your plate design in either a .tif .png .eps .jpg file format
Rotate 90º: This will allow you to rotate your connector 90 degrees in either direction Zoom Out: This allows you to zoom out of your work for a broader view Zoom In: This allows you to zoom in for a detailed view and for better alignment Zoom to Document: This brings the Plate or panel you are working on to the center of the screen giving you a full view of what you are working on Quantity: This allows you to adjust the quantity of plates or panel ordered. The default is 1 Price: This calculates your price of the wall plate or panel while you are building as well as the quantity needed Place Order: This will allow you to place an order of the plate you have just designed
Understanding the drop down menus. 4. The examples below will explain the drop down menus available in the software
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File Menu New: Opens a new file Open: Opens an existing project Save: Saves the file you are working on Save As: Saves the file you are working on as a different project Export CSV: Allows you to Export the parts list in an MS Excel format Print: Prints project Print: Preview: Shows preview of material to printed
Sign Out: Allows you to sign out of the program. When you sign out you can no longer print, view pricing or place an order until you have signed back in Sign In: (Not Shown) Once you have signed out the Sign out option reverts to sign in. Please sign in to view pricing print and place orders Account Details: View or change any of your account information Exit: Exits Platemasters Software
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Edit Menu Undo: Undo your last move or moves Redo: Re-does last undo’s Cut: Cuts Connectors or Plates and Panels Copy: Copies Connectors (You can only have one plate per worksheet) Paste: Pastes in cut or copied connector Paste Array: Pastes multiple connectors, punch outs, switches or other Delete: Deletes selected items Select All: Selects everything on the work sheet Properties: Displays the properties of any item selected
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View Menu Front: Front view of project Rear: Rear view of project Metalwork: View of Metalwork cut outs Clearances: View of Metalwork clearances Toolbars: Allows you to view available tool bars. (Toolbars sub menu on next Page)
View Sub Menu (Toolbars) Pricing: Shows or removes pricing as well as quantity and Place order button Standard: Shows or removes all quick available icons below menus
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Tools Menu Snap to Grid: Snaps connectors in line with the background grid Selection Tool: Choosing connector and plate tool Line Tool: Draw lines for your reference Text Tool: Add text to your plate as well as your panels Dimension tool: Measure dimensions on the worksheet Insert Logo: Insert your logo on your design, see below:
Please note Comprehensive will need your logo uploaded prior to your plate design in either a .tif .png .eps .jpg file format. Custom Logs require a one-time art set up fee for design and tooling. Rotate 90º: Rotate your connector 90 degrees in either direction Zoom Out: Zoom out of your work Zoom In: Zoom in for a detailed view Zoom to Document: Brings plate or panel you are working on to the center of the screen Proxy Settings: Internet settings (normally does not need to be touched)
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Window Menu Tile Vertically: View two open files side by side Tile Horizontally: View two open files on top of one another Document: Select which document to view
Help Menu About: Program version number Platemasters: Operational instruction Manual
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Section 4: Connector type and Plate or Panel type menu 1. To start building your plate you need to choose what plate type you are looking for. Below is the parts list menu. To start building your plate or panel, first decide what you need it to be. If it’s a wallplate choose wall plates in the menu, if it is a rack panel please choose rack panel in the menu. A visual of the categories is provided below, figure 4.1
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As you can see, I have exploded the menu so I can choose the plate I am looking for. In this example we can see a Single gang Black wall plate with an anodized aluminum finish. I have also exploded the Rack Panel category and have selected a 1 rack space panel with a black anodized aluminum finish. Both are circled however you can only use one plate or rack panel per drawing. I will choose the wall Plate in this instance
2. To choose my plate I will run my mouse on top of it click and hold then drag to my worksheet and let go, see figure 4.2
Figure 4.2 As you can see in figure 4.2 as I drag the description of the item to the work sheet the image of that item will appear. I can now place that anywhere on the work sheet. 3. To add a connector I will do the same process. I will find the connector I want and drag it onto the worksheet and place it on the plate where I would like it to appear. See figure 4.3 Tel: 800-526-0242 – Fax 201-814-0510 80 Little FallsRoad Fairfield New Jersey 07004
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figure 4.3 4. I have now added a few more connectors to the plate and I am viewing it with toggle clearances so I can get a better view of what the finished piece will look like. See figure 4.4
Figure 4.4
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5. To place text on the plate or around any of the connectors please click the text Button on the tool bar and your pointer will now become a cursor. Click on the plate where you would like the text. This allows you to insert text, format text size and alignment options see figure 4.5
Figure 4.5 You can now see in figure 4.5 where I have placed my text and the options I have to manipulate it. After clicking OK and selecteing the arrow, (selection) tool I can now move the text anywhere on the plate I desire. I am happy with how my plate came out and am ready to place my order.
Section 5: Placing your order and saving your work 1. Saving your Work. We have now designed the wall plate and I would like to save my work and then place my order. When saving your wall plate or rack panel there are several different file formats to choose from, these options are: • Comprehensive Platemasters Design Tool File (.cpd) • AutoCAD File (.dwg) • Adobe PDF File (.pdf) Save your file in a location that you will be able to access every time in case you need to refer back to your design
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1a. Placing the order. For this particular job I need 5 of these wall plates. I will click the arrows on the quantity button to select 5 see figure 5.1 It is recommended that you save your file now by clicking the file menu and choosing save or by clicking the save icon on the tool bar (shown with green arrow)
Figure 5.1
2. Now I am ready to submit, to do this I will click the Place Order button on the menu bar to the far right
The next screens that will appear will allow you to put in your shipping information as well as shipping methods, please see figure 5.2 and 5.3 on the next page
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Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
By checking the small box to Use billing address as the delivery address you will not see figure 5.3. After you have filled out all the required information please click Next on the bottom of each screen or back if you need to make a change. Your order is now ready to be placed
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3. I have now decided I am ready to place may order. I have selected UPS Ground as my shipper and See figure 5.4 below.
Figure 5.4 I have also filled out the purchase order number I would like to use and my additional comments (notated by green box). As you can see by the quantity ordered the job only called for 1 wallplate so I cancelled where I was, changed the quantity and clicked Place Order so I could proceed to check out. It is very important that you check off “I agree to the terms and conditions” otherwise the order will not be placed. When that is checked off the Place Order button is activated see figure 5.5
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Figure 5.5
4. Now that I have selected the Terms and Conditions and clicked Place Order I will get a confirmation from the program as well as a confirmation e-mail. There is a confirmation number on the checkout screen as well as the e-mail (shown inside green boxes) see figure 5.6 and 5.7
Figure 5.6
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Figure 5.7
5. Now that your plate or panel has been made and the order has been uploaded to Comprehensive, you might need a list of parts used for your records. You can export the item you used to make that plate to an MS Excel file. On the lower left hand side of the program you will see two tabs, Design and Parts List figure 5.8
Figure 5.8 Design is the screen you are using to make your plate, Parts list is what you have used see. Simply click the tab you would like to view in this case “Parts List” figure 5.9
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Figure 5.9
You may now export this as an MS Excel file by going to the file menu and clicking Export CSV, figure 5.10
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6. Save file to your desired location and then you may view it at anytime, see figure 5.11
Figure 5.11
Congratulations, you’re done
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