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Example

Follow these procedures to create a Door Job from the blueprint described in the introduction.

Create a Door Job

Click the Door Job Library tab, then click the Create button.

Buttons

Name The Door Job

Fill the Name and Description fields.

Fields

INFO

An astrix (*) next to title indicates the file has unsaved changes.

Add Door Data

  1. Enter the information in the Name and Description fields.
  2. Enter the door parameter data listed in the table below into their corresponding fields.
  3. The door is wooden. Select the Wood/FG Material check boxes. (Face, Hinge, Lock, and Core)

Enter the following into the associated parameters.

WidthLengthThicknessHandLock Bevel (deg)Hinge Bevel (deg)
36801.75Left Hand00

INFO

The normal setting for FeedRate is 100%

Create a Lock Feature Group

The Lock Feature Group portion of the Door Job can be organized into two Features with associated Feature Children.

Lock Feature GroupIllustration

The Lock

  1. Select the Add Group Button
  2. At the Selected Feature Details Panel, input text into Feature Group Name and Description.
  3. At the Coordinated References area set the cut references. From the drop-down menu use the settings outlined in the table below.
ParameterSelectionNotes
T ReferenceKey Face (The side the key is used to open the door)Thickness
L ReferenceTop (Reference from the top of the door to the middle of the lock circle cut)Length
W ReferenceSelect Lock (The lock side of the door not the hinge side)Width
  1. At the Locations section, enter the locations of the Lock Cut Features outlined in the table below.
ParameterEnterNotes
W Location2.75 inchesLocation on the width of the door
L Location44 inchesLocation on the length of the door

The Lock Plate

First, create an edge rectangle located on the lock edge of the door. Use the specifications in the table below to create your shape. Keep an eye on the Job Preview Screen to observe as the shape is built.

Call OutFeature Name (Edge of Door)QtyDepthBevelLengthWidthRadius
DLock Plate (Rectangle,Lock Edge)10.15602.251.250

The final display should look like the image below.

  1. Select Add Child to the Feature Group.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name .
  3. From the drop-down menu of Feature Type select Rectangle. (This is the Lock Plate)
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side select Lock Edge. (Location of the rectangle shape)
  5. In the Properties Table, enter the data from the table above.
PropertyDataNotes
TLocationEnter" $Door.Thickness/2"Location of cut on the edge of the door. Expression puts the cut in the middle of the edge of the door.
LLocationKeep at 0Location referenced from the top of the door. The Lock Edge location was set at the Feature Group Level
DepthEnter .156The depth of the Lock Plate
BevelNo BevelEither 0 or 3 degrees
LengthEnter 2.25Length of the Lock Plate
**Width **Enter 1.25The width of the Lock Plate
RadiusEnter 0This cut has square edges

Add Children to the Lock Plate Feature

Add children associated with the lock edge cut. (Plunge and Edge Plate Predrills)

Call OutFeature Name (Edge of Door)QtyBevelDiameter
eEdge Cylindrical Plunge (Circle,Lock Edge)101
fLock Plate Predrill 1 (Circle, Lock Edge)100.16
gLock Plate Predrill 2 (Circle, Lock Edge)100.16

Create Edge Cylindrical Plunge

The Plunge Cut is the main lock hole on the edge of the door.

  1. Select to highlight the Lock Plate then select Add Child.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name.
  3. From the drop-down menu of Feature Type select Circle. (This is the plunge cut)
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side select Lock Edge. (Location of the circle shape)
  5. In the Properties Table, enter the data from the table above.
PropertyDataNotes
TLocation0(Location=middle of the edges of the door)
The location was set in the Lock Plate feature level. (0 + 0.875 = 0.875)
LLocation0(Location referenced from the top of the door)
The location was set in the Feature Group level. (0 + 44 = 44)
Depth2.75The depth of the Lock Plate
BevelNo BevelEither 0 or 3 degrees
Diameter1
DiameterMinimum1
DiameterMaximum1
DepthMinimum2.75
DepthMaximum2.75

Lock Plate Predrill 1 and 2

Add the predrill holes to the lock plate. These are the locations to secure the door lock face plate to the edge of the door.

Lock Plate Predrill 1

  1. Select to highlight the Lock Plate then select Add Child.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name.
  3. From the drop-down menu of Feature Type select Circle. (This is the plunge cut)
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side select Lock Edge. (Location of the circle shape)
  5. In the Properties Table, Enter the specifications from the table above
PropertyDataNote
TLocation:0Location=middle of the edges of the door. The location was set in the Lock Plate feature level. (0 + 0.875 = 0.875)
LLocation0.8125Location referenced from the middle of the Plunge. This location is furthest for the Top Reference (44.0 + 0.815= 44.815)
Depth.25
BevelNone
Diameter.156

For the remaining Diameter and Depth expression enter the original values.

Lock Plate Predrill 2 (Cut and Paste)

TIP

Create a shape using the cut-and-paste option.

  1. Right click to highlight Lock Plate Pre Drill 1.
  2. From the Popup window, select Copy Selected.
  3. Right click anywhere in the Feature Tree area and select Paste Circle.

  1. At Feature Details, change Feature Name to Lock Plate Pre Drill 2.

  1. At Feature Details, change LLocation to the following:
PropertyDataNotes
LLocationEnter -0.8125Location = (44.0 - 0.8125 = 43.1875).

Lock Face Cuts

Under the Lock Plate Feature Group, build a new Feature with Children.

Table of Specifications:

Call OutFeatures (Face of Door)QtyDepthDia.
A (Feature)Face Plunge (FaceCircle,Lock Edge)11.752.125
b (Child)Through Hole 2 (FaceCircle,Lock Edge)11.750.25
c (Child)Through Hole 3 (FaceCircle,Lock Edge)11.750.25

Create the Face Plunge

The final face plunge display should look like the image below.

  1. Select to highlight the Lock Plate then select Add Child.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name field.
  3. From the drop-down menu of the Feature Type, select FaceCircle. (This is the Lock Face cut shape)
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side, select Face. (Location of the circle shape)
  5. In the Properties Table, enter the specifications from the table above.
PropertyDataNotes
WLocation0Location was set to 2.75 at the Lock Plate Level
LLocation0Location referenced from the top of the door
DepthClosestToRef1.75Depth of the face lock hole
DepthFurthestToRef0
Diameter2.125Size of the face lock hole
DiameterMinimumDiameterNo adjustment to Diameter
DiameterMaximumDiameterNo adjustment to Diameter

Create the Face Through Holes

Create the screw holes for the face lock.

Build a Hinge Feature Group

Create the locations of the hinges by way of a Feature Group.

  • Hinge 1: at 6.75 inches
  • Hinge 2: at 36.0 inches
  • Hinge 3: at 62.25 inches

Create Hinge Feature Group

Create a Hinge Feature Group.

  1. Select the Add Group Button
  2. At the Selected Feature Details Panel, input information into Feature Group Name and Description.
  3. At the Coordinated References, set the cut references. From the drop-down menus , choose the following:
PropertyDataNotes
T ReferenceSelect Hinge Pivot Face(Thickness) The side where the hinge knuckle is located the door.
L ReferenceSelect Top(Length) Reference from the top of the door to the middle of the hinge.
W ReferenceSelect Lock(Width) The reference is the Lock side of the door.

At the Locations area, set the locations of all 3 hinges. Leave the T Location and W Location s at zero.

LocationDataNotes
L Location6.75Location of first Hinge from the top of the door
L Location36.0Location of second Hinge from the top of the door
L Location65.25Location of third Hinge from the top of the door

Create Hinge Feature

Enter the hinge cut features. The cut will be repeated 3 times located at the locations set in the Hinge Feature Group.

Table of Specifications:

NameQTYDepthBevelLengthBacksetRadius
Kval(v1.0) 4" Hinge Predrill10.125040.3750.25

The final hinge shape should look like the image below.

  1. Select to highlight the Hinge Predrill Feature Group and then select Add Child.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name.
  3. From the drop-down menu of Feature Type, select Hinge. (This is the Hinge cut)
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side, select Hinge Edge. (Location of the Hinge cut)
  5. In the Properties Table, enter the specifications from the table above.
PropertyDataNotes
TLocationN/APreset by Feature Type (Hinge)
LLocationEnter Length/2Sets the middle of the first Hinge Cut [(4/2) + 6.75 = 8.75]
DepthEnter 0.125The depth of the Hinges
Bevel0 degree or $Door.HingeBevelNo Bevel
BacksetEnter 0.375Space between the edge of the door and the cut
WidthEnter 1.25The width of the Hinge
LengthEnter 4Length of the Hinge
PredrillDiameter:Enter 0.156Set and monitored by Tool Config
Predrill DepthEnter 0.5Depth of predrill holes
Radius 1 and 2Enter 0.25Rounds the corners of the hinges

Add the Predrill Holes to the Hinge Cut

Build a Door Lite Feature Group

Create the locations of the Lite Cutouts by way of a Feature Group and Features.

  • Backset: 9.47 inches ( Referenced from the Hinge Side)
  • Lite Cutout 1: 23.16 inches
  • Lite Cutout 2: 36.72 inches
  • Lite Cutout 3: 50.28 inches
  • Lite Cutout 4: 63.84 inches

Create Lite Cutout Feature Group

  1. Select the Add Group Button
  2. At the Selected Feature Details Panel, input information into Feature Group Name and Description fields.
  3. At the Coordinated References, set the cut references. From the drop-down menus , choose the following:
PropertyDataNotes
T ReferenceSelect Hinge Pivot Face(Thickness) The side where the hinge knuckle is located the door.
L ReferenceSelect Top(Length) Reference from the top of the door to the middle of the hinge.
W ReferenceSelect Hinge(Width) The reference is the Hinge side of the door.
  1. Leave Locations blank, the locations will be set in the Features of this group

Add Lite Cutout 1 Features

Feature NameQTYDepth OutsideDepth InsideLengthWidthRadius
Lite Cutout 1101.759.81259.81250.25
Lite Cutout 2101.759.81259.81250.25
Lite Cutout 3101.759.81259.81250.25
Lite Cutout 4101.759.81259.81250.25
  1. Select to highlight the **4 Lite Cutout Feature Group **and then select Add Child.
  2. At the Selected Feature Details panel, input descriptive text into Feature Name (Lite Cutout 1)
  3. From the drop-down menu of Feature Type, select FaceRectangle .
  4. From the drop-down menu of Door Side, select Face .
  5. In the Properties Table, enter the specifications from the table above.
PropertyDataNotes
WLocationEnter 9.47Enter offset location.
LLocationEnter 23.16Sets the location of the first Door Lite Cutout.
DepthClosestToRevEnter $Door.ThicknessDepth is 1.75 inches ,value assigned in Door Data.
DepthFurthestFromRevEnter 0
LengthEnter 9+13/16Shape of Lite Cutout.
WidthEnter 9+13/16Shape of Lite Cutout.
Radius1Enter 0.25Corner of Lite Cutout
Radius2Enter 0.25Corner of Lite Cutout
Radius3Enter 0.25Corner of Lite Cutout
Radius4Enter 0.25Corner of Lite Cutout

Cut and Past Lite Cutout 2, 3, and 4

  1. Right click to highlight Lite Cutout 1.
  2. From the Popup window, select Copy Selected.
  3. Right click anywhere in the Feature Tree area and select PasteFaceRectangle.
  4. At Feature Details, change Feature Name to **Lite Cutout 2 **.
  5. At Feature Details, change LLocation to 36.72 .
  6. Repeat Cut and Paste procedure for Lite Cutouts 3 - 4
PropertyDataNotes
LLocationEnter 36.72Lite Cutout 2
LLocationEnter 50.28Lite Cutout 3
LLocationEnter 63.84Lite Cutout 4

The final display should look like the image below.

Final cutout

Save Door Job

Click Save, good job, you completed the tutorial!