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Table of Contents
I. License Agreement .................................................................................................................. iv II. New Features in AutoQuoterX ................................................................................................. 1 III. System Requirements................................................................................................................ 2 A. Minimum System Requirements......................................................................................... 2 B. Recommended System Requirements................................................................................. 2 IV. Installation................................................................................................................................. 2 A. Removing AutoQuoter 2.83 and Earlier ............................................................................. 2 1. Removing the Auto-Load Feature ................................................................................ 2 2. Removing the Support File Paths ................................................................................. 3 B. Installing AutoQuoterX ...................................................................................................... 3 V. Introduction to 80/20 and AutoQuoterX................................................................................... 7 A. About 80/20 Inc. ................................................................................................................. 7 B. Peace Of Mind .................................................................................................................... 7 C. Commitment to Excellence................................................................................................. 8 D. AutoQuoter V1 to AutoQuoterX ........................................................................................ 9 VI. Using AutoQuoterX ................................................................................................................ 10 A. Starting AutoQuoterX For The First Time ....................................................................... 10 1. Starting AutoCAD ...................................................................................................... 10 2. AutoQuoterX Loads Up.............................................................................................. 10 3. Setting the Isometric Viewpoint ................................................................................. 11 4. Starting the Main Interface ......................................................................................... 11 B. Getting Around In AutoQuoterX ...................................................................................... 11 C. Using Parts From The Main Interface .............................................................................. 11 1. Select Category ........................................................................................................... 11 2. Select Part ................................................................................................................... 12 3. Select Options ............................................................................................................. 12 4. Insert or Connect......................................................................................................... 12 Inserting An AutoQuoterX Part ............................................................................ 12 Extrusion Insertion.......................................................................................... 12 Hardware and Accessory Parts ....................................................................... 20 Editing An AutoQuoterX Part .............................................................................. 24 Editing an Extrusion ....................................................................................... 25 Editing Hardware and Accessory Parts........................................................... 27 Connecting An AutoQuoterX Part........................................................................ 27 The Theory Behind Connection of Parts ........................................................ 27 Connecting Extrusion to Extrusion In a Drawing........................................... 27
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Connecting A Flat Plate to An Extrusion In A Drawing ................................ 28 Connecting a Bracket or Gusset to an Extrusion in a Drawing ...................... 29 Connecting a Manifold Plate to an Extrusion In a Drawing........................... 29 Protective Features................................................................................................ 30 User Input Validation...................................................................................... 30 Min and Max Validation................................................................................. 30 Range Detection.............................................................................................. 30 D. The Panel Designer Interface............................................................................................ 31 1. Specifying a Panel....................................................................................................... 31 Panel Selection...................................................................................................... 31 Width and Height Input ........................................................................................ 31 T-Slot In-Set Selection.......................................................................................... 32 Insertion Style Selection ....................................................................................... 32 Primary Machining Operations............................................................................. 33 2. Graphical Representation of Different Panel Types ................................................... 33 Secondary Machining Operations......................................................................... 33 Using The Panel Machining Interface ............................................................ 34 Adding a Secondary Machining Operation..................................................... 34 Removing A Secondary Machining Operation............................................... 34 E. Adding Custom Parts ........................................................................................................ 35 F. Bill Of Materials Generation ............................................................................................ 35 G. Utilities 39 1. Part Inquiry ................................................................................................................. 39 2. AutoQuoterX Tags...................................................................................................... 39 3. UCS To T-Slot ............................................................................................................ 40 Appendix A: The AutoQuoterX Toolbar.............................................................................. 41 Appendix B: The Keyboard Shortcuts ................................................................................. 43 Appendix C: Visualization Options...................................................................................... 47 Appendix D: Technical Support ........................................................................................... 47

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AutoQuoterX Copyright 2003, 80/20 Inc., Columbia City, IN AutoQuoterX, and AutoQuoter, are registered trademarks of 80/20 Inc., all rights reserved. AutoCAD, AutoDesk, Adobe, Acrobat, Microsoft, Windows, Excel, are all registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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I. License Agreement
PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE. BY CONTINUING THE INSTALLATION, YOU ("CUSTOMER") ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE CD-ROM TO YOUR DISTRIBUTOR OR 80/20 INC., OR ERASE ALL DOWNLOADED FILES FROM YOUR SYSTEM. 1. DEFINITIONS a. Product(s) shall collectively mean the Licensed Program(s), AutoQuoter Software, and Related Materials contained in the package accompanying this Agreement, together with such additional materials as are ordered from time to time by CUSTOMER subject to written acceptance by 80/20. b. Licensed Program shall mean the program material in machine-readable or interpreted form included herewith and may include, where appropriate, listings of either machine code or source code. c. AutoQuoter Software shall mean the current release of programs and routines included herewith which enable CUSTOMER to operate a leased or purchased hardware system including, for example, an operating system or control program, and, if applicable, appropriate utility routines and language processors as specified by 80/20. d. Related Materials shall mean all material other than the Licensed Program or AutoQuoter Software furnished by 80/20 and including, for example, operating instructions, input information or format specifications, instructional documentation, guides, CAD Files, and all permitted copies of such material made by CUSTOMER. e. Training shall include 80/20's then-current training courses for hardware, software, programming languages, and system management at the then-current rates. f. Designated Equipment shall mean the type of CUSTOMER computer equipment upon which the CUSTOMER intends AutoQuoter Program Product(s) be used. g. Site License shall mean a license for one location of adjoining land that may include one or more buildings. h. AutoQuoter administrator shall mean one person who is the single point of contact for software upgrades and support. 2. CLASSIFICATION OF PROGRAMMING SERVICES Each AutoQuoter Program Product and each release of a Licensed Program will be classified by 80/20 as a License. Details on scope of use, pricing, and service levels are available upon request from 80/20 Inc. 3. LICENSE 80/20 hereby grants to CUSTOMER and CUSTOMER hereby accepts a personal, non-exclusive nontransferable right and License to use the AutoQuoter Program Product(s) on the Designated Equipment for the term of this Agreement. Each License authorizes CUSTOMER, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, including the limitations in Paragraphs 9 and 10, to use the Licensed Programs on the Designated Equipment and the Related Materials in conjunction therewith. The software is licensed to the CUSTOMER and the CUSTOMER's AutoQuoter Administrator. As a site license, the software may be used on any number of computers by any number of users at a single location. CUSTOMER agrees not to disclose, publish, release, or transfer to a third party any AutoQuoter Program Product without first obtaining 80/20's written permission. 4. TERM OF LICENSE Each license shall commence upon receipt by CUSTOMER of any AutoQuoter Program Product(s) and shall continue until the CUSTOMER uninstalls the AutoQuoter Program Product(s). This License may be canceled by 80/20 upon written notice for any breach by CUSTOMER or if any charges called for herein remain unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days. Cancellation for any reason, shall not affect the sums due hereunder or any additional remedies provided by law or equity. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CUSTOMER CUSTOMER shall be exclusively responsible for the supervision, management, and use of the Licensed Programs and the Related Materials, including machine configuration, program installation, and operating methods. CUSTOMER agrees to implement sufficient security measures to protect 80/20's proprietary interest in the AutoQuoter Program Product(s) and not to allow the use, copying, or modification of such AutoQuoter Program Product(s) other than in accordance with this Agreement. The CUSTOMER shall appoint a single AutoQuoter Administrator who will act as a single point of contact for AutoQuoter including but not limited to support, training and upgrades. If this program has been supplied through an authorized third party, the customer agrees to seek technical support when required from the third party. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, CUSTOMER agrees to return to 80/20 all Program Product(s) licensed hereunder including all copies or partial copies, and to discontinue use of such AutoQuoter Program Product(s) or any portion thereof.

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6. WARRANTY Each Licensed Program is warranted to conform to the design specifications for that release issued by 80/20. ALL OTHER AUTOQOUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS CLASSIFIED ARE LICENSED/SUPPLIED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. This warranty is applicable to each unaltered release of the Licensed Program commencing on the date of its delivery to the CUSTOMER and terminating one (1) year from the date of such delivery, ninety (90) days after the date on which 80/20 has released a revision thereof or upon termination of the License, whichever is earlier. CUSTOMER agrees that its sole and exclusive remedy and 80/20's sole obligation, if a Licensed Program warranted hereunder fails to conform to the applicable design specifications and CUSTOMER advised 80/20 of such failure in writing during the term of the warranty, is for 80/20 to provide programming services to attempt to correct any defect. For purposes of this Agreement, non-conformance to design specification and term "defect" shall mean only significant deviations from the design specifications for such current release of the Licensed Program. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE REPRESENT CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY 80/20 BREACH OF WARRANTY. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL 80/20 BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. 80/20 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN DELIVERY, INSTALLATIONS OR FURNISHING OF THE AUTOQUOTER PROGRAM PRODUCT(S) AND/OR SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF A CHARGE IS PAYABLE WITH RESPECT TO ANY AUTOQUOTER PROGRAM PRODUCT(S) OR RELATED MATERIALS LICENSED HEREUNDER, THEN 80/20'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE LICENSE THEREFORE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE CHARGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH AUTOQUOTER PROGRAM PRODUCT(S). THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTS DESIGNED WITH AUTOQUOTER. IN NO EVENT SHALL 80/20 BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE, LOSS OF PROFITS, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE PRODUCT LIABILITY WHEN AUTOQUOTER SOFTWARE WAS USED TO DESIGN THE PRODUCT. WITHOUT LIABILITY OR PENALTY, 80/20 MAY AT ANY TIME DISCONTINUE ANY AUTOQUOTER PRODUCT OR SERVICE, RECLASSIFY A PROGRAM, OR CHANGE ITS FUNCTIONALITY. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THE AGREEMENT OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT BY EITHER PARTY MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED. 8. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INDEMNITY 80/20 shall defend or settle any proceeding brought against CUSTOMER to the extent that it is based on a claim the AutoQuoter Program Product(s) made to 80/20 specifications and used within the scope of the License hereunder constitutes an infringement of a U.S. copyright or an existing U.S. patent, provided 80/20 is notified promptly in writing and is given complete authority and information required for the defense of same, and 80/20 shall pay all damages costs awarded therein against CUSTOMER, but 80/20 shall not be responsible for any cost, expense, or compromise incurred or made by CUSTOMER without 80/20's prior written consent. In the event that AutoQuoter Program Product(s) furnished hereunder is in 80/20's opinion likely to or does become the subject of a claim of infringement of a copyright or patent, 80/20 may at its option and expense, procure for CUSTOMER the right to continue using such materials, modify them to make them non-infringing or substitute other materials of similar capability. If none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to 80/20 in its opinion, 80/20 may terminate the License of such AutoQuoter Program Product(s) upon thirty (30) days' written notice to CUSTOMER. If, however, the Program Product is not the subject of a claim for copyright infringement, CUSTOMER may elect to continue using the same until there has been an injunction or the claim has been withdrawn, and CUSTOMER agrees to defend any action involving such claim and to indemnify 80/20 with respect to all costs, damages, and attorney's fees attributable to use by CUSTOMER after notice by 80/20. 80/20 may participate at its expense in the defense of any such action if such claim is against 80/20. 80/20 shall have no liability for any claim of infringement based upon the use of other than a current unaltered release of the AutoQuoter Program Product(s) available from 80/20, if such infringement would have been avoided by the use of such current unaltered release, or upon use of combination of the AutoQuoter Program Product(s) with non-80/20 programs or combination of the unaltered AutoQuoter Program Product(s) with any other programs or data. THE FOREGOING STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF 80/20 WITH RESPECT TO INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHTS OR PATENTS BY THE AUTOQUOTER PROGRAM PRODUCT(S) OR ANY PART THEREOF. 9. PERMISSION TO COPY Consistent with CUSTOMER's category under Section 3 above, any AutoQuoter Program Product(s) furnished in machine readable form may be copied, in whole or in part, in machine readable or printed form in sufficient number for use by CUSTOMER with the Designated Equipment at a single site. CUSTOMER agrees to provide a list of users to 80/20 when asked to.

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CUSTOMER agrees that the original copy of all AutoQuoter Program Product(s) and all copies in whole or in part to include the appropriate copyright or proprietary notice in the same manner and style as utilized by 80/20. 10. PERMISSION TO MODIFY CUSTOMER may, upon prior approval of 80/20, modify any Licensed Program for his own use, and may combine it with other programs or material to form an updated work. 80/20 SHALL IN NO CASE BEAR ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER FOR WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS. 80/20 LIMITS PRODUCT SUPPORT TO ONLY UNMODIFIED SECTIONS OF THE PRODUCT. SUPPORT RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS WILL BE BILLABLE AT THE CURRENT PUBLISHED RATES FOR AN APPLICATIONS ENGINEER. If any part of AutoQuoter code, CAD files, or related material is used in a software system, that system will fall under this Agreement with respect to Copyright and License. Upon termination of the License rights for such Licensed Program the Licensed Program shall be completely removed from the updated work and all of such materials and copies shall be returned to 80/20 or disposed of in accordance with written instructions from 80/20. 11. RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE PROGRAM OUTPUT The CUSTOMER is granted the right to distribute the output from AutoQuoter Programs without royalty or copyright infringement. These may be in the form of, but not limited to, CAD drawings, printed or electronic, or 80/20-supplied CAD fonts or Parts lists. The CUSTOMER may not distribute CAD symbols or programs that are supplied with the AutoQuoter program. 12. ARBITRATION Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof , shall be settled in a court of law with proper jurisdiction being Indiana, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. The parties may agree on the selection of a single arbitrator, but if they cannot so agree, each party shall select an arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators shall select a third arbitrator. The award by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 13. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to the Indiana conflict of laws rules, it being the express wish of the parties that Indiana law shall apply. Should any provision of this Agreement be finally adjudicated to be in contravention to the laws of the State of Indiana, such provision shall be deemed of no further force or effect and this Agreement shall be performed as though such provision had never been a part thereof. 14. WAIVER; ENTIRE AGREEMENT No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and no waiver shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement is fully integrated and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, correspondence, or commitments of whatever nature. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing signed by duly authorized officers of each of the parties. 15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR It is understood and agreed that 80/20 shall not exercise control over the activities or operations of CUSTOMER other than as specifically provided herein and that the only relationship between 80/20 and CUSTOMER is that of licensor and licensee and not that of employer / employee or partners or joint ventures. CUSTOMER shall have no authority to bind 80/20 to any obligation or contract with any third party. 16. NO ASSIGNMENT CUSTOMER may not assign its rights or delegate its duties hereunder without the prior written permission of 80/20. 17. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF CUSTOMER acknowledges that any violation of the provisions hereof may result in irreparable injury to 80/20 for which there is no adequate remedy at law, and CUSTOMER agrees that, in the event of its breach of the provisions hereof, 80/20 shall be entitled to injunctive relief in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity which may be available to 80/20.

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II. New Features in AutoQuoterX

AutoQuoterX is a completely new program, and it includes the following new features and enhancements to make your design time more productive.
New Feature List Upgradeable Improved Panel Designer The ability to remove machining services previously applied The ability to export the BOM as an Excel or PDF file The ability to see the T-slots and attach parts to the T-slots The ability to view a thumbnail of the part before selection The ability to design a fractional project using metric dimensions 75% MORE parts More short cuts Website resource center Real-life limits The ability to design metric frames The ability to change the length of a profile The ability to change the profile altogether Option to include recommended fasteners with machine services A bill of material wizard to customize your BOM The ability to design a metric project using fractional dimensions Add your own parts Search function Frequently asked questions for all to

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III.

System Requirements
Intel Pentium II or later, with 400MHz or faster processor, or compatible 256 MB RAM 100 MB free disk space 800x600 VGA with true color (minimum) CD-ROM drive Mouse, trackball, or compatible pointing device Microsoft Windows ME/NT 4.0 (SP6a or later)/2000/XP Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 or later AutoDesk AutoCAD 2000/2000i/2002

A. Minimum System Requirements

B. Recommended System Requirements

Intel Pentium III or later, with 800MHz or faster processor, or compatible Microsoft Windows 2000/XP 1024x768 VGA with true color (minimum) MAPI enabled Email Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft Excel 97 or later Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

IV.

Installation

Before you begin the installation process, you should verify your system meets the minimum requirements for AutoQuoterX. Also ensure that you have administrative rights to your system. A. Removing AutoQuoter 2.83 and Earlier If you have AutoQuoter 2.83 or earlier on your system, it must be removed before you install AutoQuoterX. This is necessary since the two programs use many of the same keyboard shortcuts, and will conflict with each other.

1. Removing the Auto-Load Feature

Open AutoCAD. On the Tools menu select Load Application (see Figure 1).

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The Load/Unload Applications form is displayed (see Figure 2). In the section labeled Startup Suite, click the Contents button. If there is a listing for 8020.lsp, select it. Click the Remove button. You can now click the OK button to close the Startup Suite form and also the Load/Unload Applications form.

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2. Removing the Support File Paths

On the Tools menu select Options (see Figure 3). Under the tab labeled Files expand the section named Support File Search Path (see Figure 4). Select the support path for previous versions of AutoQuoter labeled as the directory where it was installed (typically C:\8020). Click the Remove button. Click the OK button to close the Options form Close AutoDesk AutoCAD. You are now ready to Install the new AutoQuoterX onto your system. Note: If you are installing AutoQuoterX to work with a new installation of AutoCAD, you must first install, and run AutoCAD before you attempt to install AutoQuoterX.
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Begin the installation by running the Setup.exe file. You will see the Welcome screen appear as shown in Figure 5. Click the Next button to continue. Note: If your system does not meet the minimum requirements for AutoQuoterX a Notice screen

Figure 5

appears. If you wish to continue with the installation at your own risk click the Next button. The 80/20 Inc. License Agreement appears as shown in Figure 6. Review the agreement and click the Yes button to continue.

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The Choose Destination Location screen will appear as shown in Figure 7.

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You can change the location where AutoQuoter X will be installed. When you have selected the directory you where want AutoQuoter X installed, click the Next button. The Start Copying Files screen appears as shown in Figure 8. If you are ready to continue with the installation, click the Next button.

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After AutoQuoter X is installed, an InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear as shown in Figure 9. This is the confirmation that AutoQuoterX is correctly installed on you computer.

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Click the Finish button to exit the installer. In some cases, and on some operating systems, your computer may prompt you to restart your computer before running this application. Be sure to restart your system if prompted to do so.

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V. Introduction to 80/20 and AutoQuoterX

A. About 80/20 Inc.

Founded in 1989, Don Wood and two of his sons, Doug and John, began to shape a company that by design was unique. They had a unique product, varying unique talents, but all three had a clear vision of the tremendous opportunities to be realized. Two years later, the company moved from it's 3000 square foot incubator to a 20,000 square foot facility. The vision was becoming reality. 80/20's founders understood the value of interdependent relationships between manufacturers, distributors, and customers. This understanding led to further growth. Four years later in 1995, 80/20 moved to Columbia City, Indiana, tripling it's facility to 65,000 square feet. Always reinvesting in people, capital equipment, automated systems, communications networks, and product development; 80/20 continues to grow. In fact, 80/20 completed construction in October 2000 on a 30,000 square foot building addition that will allow us to continue to serve our fast-growing customer base. This addition will bring the total manufacturing plant space to 95,000 square feet. Now that we're out front, we like what we see ahead. In less than 10 years, 80/20 emerged from the pack as the leader in the T-Slotted Aluminum Framing Industry. 80/20's growth has been truly amazing! 80/20 is focused on growth. To grow we need partners that share our passion, our enthusiasm, and our commitment to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. We can't predict the future... we're too busy creating it!
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B. Peace Of Mind
Peace of Mind can be defined as the feeling you get from doing business with 80/20. AutoQuoterX is a continuation of that same commitment to our customer needs that give you the confidence to give us your business again and again. 80/20s Peace Of Mind policy assures you of what you need the most. SAME DAY SHIPMENTS of kits, parts, and full length bars LARGEST PRODUCT OFFERING IN THE BUSINESS NO MINIMUM ORDERS. If you need it we'll ship it to you. We appreciate all of your business, even the nickel and dime stuff.
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CUSTOM MACHINED TRANSITION PLATES, PANELS & BRACKETS ONE STOP SHOPPING. Do you need something that isn't in this catalog? If so, let us know. We'll do our best to make it or source it for you. YOU ARE THE BOSS WE SERVE YOU! EXTENSIVE FIELD SUPPORT through our network of trained distributors. On-site project evaluation, technical support, training, and demonstrations are just a call away. FREE KIT PACKAGING SERVICES! We'll cut, machine, and package your order to your specifications. INTERNET and E-MAIL info to and from 80/20! Visit our home page at www.8020.net, or email us at info@8020.net. VALUE ADD SERVICES. Out of timelet us build it for you!

C. Commitment to Excellence
Ask anyone at 80/20 what their job is and you will likely hear the reply: Customer Service. Look at anyones business card at 80/20; no titles. Everyone, top to bottom, knows that we are here to serve our customers. We work as a team, yet individuals are empowered to work with a clear vision and purpose... whatever it takes to serve the needs of the customer. This attitude is the foundation for service and support that goes beyond expectations. 80/20 continues to raise the bar, challenging ourselves to perform at ever higher levels. Our ability to support the efforts of our distributors is directly related to our ability to communicate. We have a plethora of devices that attempt to communicate the features and benefits of the 80/20 product. We believe listening to our customers, with the intent to understand, allows 80/20 to further develop products and services that meet the needs of you the customer. Technology, growing at an unprecedented pace, plays an important role in the 80/20 business model. However, the human element is just as important to us. Its the one-on-one relationship between 80/20 and our customers that lead to creative solutions, effective communication, and positive results. Quality control is a driving force at 80/20. We pride ourselves on manufacturing top quality products. All of our manufacturing steps from design to implementation go through their own quality control inspections to ensure integrity and appearance. These inspections, which check for accurate machining location, material quality, quantity, and esthetics, take place at least three times throughout the process.
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D. AutoQuoter V1 to AutoQuoterX
The path from AutoQuoter V1 to the present release of AutoQuoterX covers 9 years of meeting customer needs head on. From the first release, which met the need for a design tool for the basic product line; to the present release, which is the ONLY software of its kind, offering both a Fractional and a Metric Line of extrusion that are simultaneously available in any design you are working in 80/20 Inc. brings their rich history of customer service to the table to meet production design needs in the workplace. Below is a brief history of the AutoQuoter family of software, from past to present. Year 1995 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 Version Description Initial Release of AutoQuoter for AutoCAD Releases 12 and 13. Release 2.0 added additional parts and new extrusion shapes. Release 2.6 added Beam Deflection Calculation and support for AutoCAD Release 14. Release 2.81 added support for AutoCAD 2000. Release 2.82 added support for AutoCAD 2000i. Release 2.83 added support for AutoCAD 2002.

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VI. Using AutoQuoterX

A. Starting AutoQuoterX For The First Time 1. Starting AutoCAD

AutoQuoterX is unique in that it includes both Fractional and Metric Parts, and for your convenience those parts can be inserted into either Fractional or Metric Drawings. When you start AutoCAD to begin your AutoQuoterX drawing session, AutoCAD Figure 13 gives you a choice of what system you want to start your drawing in. For the purposes of this document, we will select Fractional, but when doing production design work, either choice is valid. Note: The screen shown in Figure 14 is the classic startup dialog box as seen in AutoCAD 2000 running on Windows 2000. The screen may vary slightly in your version of AutoCAD, and may appear differently on other operating systems.

2. AutoQuoterX Loads Up
After running the installation program for AutoQuoterX, everything should be ready for you to use AutoQuoterX inside of AutoCAD. When you start a new AutoCAD Drawing, you will see the following information scroll by at the AutoCAD command prompt.
AutoCAD menu utilities loaded. Loading AutoQuoterX 1.0.0.001 (c) 2003, 80/20 Inc. 1701 South 400 East, Columbia City, IN 46725 Retrieving AutoQuoterX Data Path Command: Initializing VBA System... AutoQuoterX Data Path loaded. Loading AutoQuoterX Menu Utilities... Loading AutoQuoterX Keyboard MACROS, see HELP for instructions. Loading Extended AutoQuoterX Utilities AutoQuoterX Is Now Loaded

This is your confirmation that AutoQuoterX has loaded properly. You will see a new toolbar now available to you that gives you access to AutoQuoterX functionality.

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3. Setting the Isometric Viewpoint
Viewing three-dimensional drawings in a two-dimensional view will lead to some very difficult moments as you attempt to design a three-dimensional project, so lets change our viewpoint. Pick the Modified SW Isometric View icon on the AutoQuoterX toolbar (see Figure 15).

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Note: See Appendix A and Appendix B for details about the AutoQuoterX Toolbar and Keyboard Shortcuts. Note: Modified Isometric viewpoints in AutoQuoterX help by preventing loss of perspective in your drawing. True Isometric viewpoints tend to line corner points up in the same line of view.

4. Starting the Main Interface

Click on the Extrusion ICON on the AutoQuoterX toolbar shown in Figure 16. This will initialize the AutoQuoterX database and open the AutoQuoterX Main interface.

Figure 15

From here, you have access to the features of AutoQuoterX, and can specify, insert, and connect items from 80/20s extensive catalog of structural framing components.

B. Getting Around In AutoQuoterX

The main interface is shown in Figure 17. It has been laid out to generally mimic the form of the 80/20 Catalog. Joining Plates, Brackets and Gussets, and 45 Degree Supports have been broken out into separate tabs to make their selections more manageable. Each tab along the left side of the form is a category of parts that are grouped together by function. Each tab displays different controls for you to input information specific to the category, allowing you to customize your selection according to the needs of you application.

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C. Using Parts From The Main Interface

Placing 80/20 parts into your AutoCAD drawing using AutoQuoterX is a simple process involving four steps.

1. Select Category
Select the tab for the part category you need.

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2. Select Part
From the list box or dropdown list on the form, select the part, either by part number, or by description, that will fulfill the requirements for your application. You will see a graphical representation of the part selected in the thumbnail on the form, and the part number and description of the selected part just under the thumbnail for verification. Note: If you know the part number you wish to insert, you can eliminate the previous two steps by typing the part number into the text box next to the search button, and then press the Search button. It will locate the part for you in the database.

3. Select Options
Many parts in AutoQuoterX have options that you can set to further specify the selected part to match your application. For example: extrusions have length, and end machining options; fasteners have quantity; flat joining plates have optional recommended bolt assemblies, etc. Since the 80/20 line of products has so many possible uses, AutoQuoterX allows you the maximum flexibility in specifying these parts to meet you unique needs.

4. Insert or Connect
There are two ways that you will place parts into an AutoCAD drawing. You will either insert the part manually, or you will use the intelligent Connect function to assist you in the alignment of parts. The Insert method allows you to either pick a point on screen, or type in a coordinate at AutoCADs Command prompt to locate the selected part into the drawing. The Connect method is not available for every part. For the ones that Connect is available for, AutoQuoterX will prompt you to select either a T-slot or a CenterLine to connect to, and an insertion point on that line. AutoQuoterX will orient the part and place it in the drawing according to your selection. There is a third method of parts insertion that AutoQuoterX uses, but it is fully automatic. That is the insertion of Non-graphically represented parts, such as fasteners, panel gasket, T-slot cover, etc. These parts are created using a text line on a special layer so you can keep them from being visible in a drawing, but still include them in your Bill Of Materials.

Inserting An AutoQuoterX Part

This section will demonstrate the specification, insertion, and customization of 80/20 parts in the AutoQuoterX design environment. Extrusion Insertion Extrusions are the basic building block of the 80/20 system of structural framing. As a result, they are the most customizable of all the parts offered by 80/20. Part Selection

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After opening the AutoQuoterX main interface and selecting the Extrusion Tab, we can select an extrusion from the dropdown list at the top of the form. For this example we will select the 1515 1.5 x 1.5 Heavy Wall T-Slotted Extrusion (see Figure 18). After the selection is made, options that are available for that extrusion are enabled, and the thumbnail and description are displayed on the right of the form. Length Input When working in a fractional drawing, length defaults to 12 inches, and to 100mm in a metric drawing.
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Length can be typed in on the form, in either fractional or metric units, and the conversion is made for you. You can also use the Get Length button to select length from points in your drawing. We will assume the default length of 12 inches for this example. Now we can select the Create Extrusion button to generate the part, per our specifications, and insert it into the drawing. Since we have not previously inserted an extrusion into this drawing, there is nothing to connect to, so we will not select Connect Extrusion at this time. At the AutoCAD command prompt you will see the following message.
Command: Please Select Insert Point

At this prompt, we can type 0,0,0 and press Enter to place the insertion point of our extrusion exactly at the origin of our drawing. When the extrusion appears in the drawing, the Rotate Part form appears. Referencing the UCS Icon in the drawing as it is related to the orientation of the part to be rotated, you can set the values for rotation for X, Y, and Z separately, and then press the button for the rotation axis you wish to rotate around (see Figure 19). Note: The Rotate Part form may appear over the part you Figure 18 have just inserted. You can move this form to a better location by clicking and holding the left mouse button on the blue bar at the top of the form and dragging it to the desired location. After releasing the mouse button, you can then edit the values in the text boxes as needed, and rotate the part as desired. The new location is saved during this

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AutoQuoterX session, and can be changed any time this form is displayed by dragging it to a new location, as described above. Note: Since it stands to reason that if you insert one part at an odd angle in AutoQuoterX you will probably want to align something else to it, the values you type into the Rotate Part form will be remembered during this AutoQuoterX Session. IF you need to change it back, you can do so any time this form is displayed. Select the Accept Current Part Rotation and Exit button to complete the insertion of this piece of T-slotted extrusion into the drawing. The Main AutoQuoterX form re-appears for you to insert another part, if necessary. We will leave the form up for now, as we will insert a machined extrusion next. Machining Operations In AutoQuoterX, we have divided extrusion machining into two different categories: Primary, and Secondary. Primary machining operations occur in AutoQuoterX when the Extrusion is defined, since they are integral to the creation of the base extrusion graphic. Primary machining operations on extrusions include End Taps, Miter Cuts, and Miter Counter Bores. Primary machining operations are Non-Volatile, meaning that they are preserved when editing an extrusion with the Edit Function. Adding or removing a Primary machining operation after an extrusion has been inserted into a drawing requires using the Edit Function to redefine the extrusion with the new machining. Note: Editing an extrusion to add or remove a Primary machining operation after it has been inserted into a drawing will remove all Secondary machining operations that have been added to that extrusion. Secondary machining operations occur in AutoQuoterX after the extrusion has been defined and inserted into the drawing. Secondary machining operations include Access Holes, Clearance Holes, Anchor Fastener and Butt Fastener Counter Bores, Manifold Port Holes, and Door Handle Milling. Secondary machining operations are Volatile, meaning that they are not preserved when editing an extrusion with the Edit Function. Adding Primary Machining Operations Starting at the AutoQuoterX form on the AutoCAD Screen (where we left off above) we see that the 1515 extrusion is still selected. From here we will add Primary machining operations to a few extrusions to see how these functions work. Adding End Taps There are two tabs in the middle of the form labeled Left End and Right End. You can specify different machining on each end of the extrusion.

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Note: The Left End is the end that the Insertion Point is on, and is noted in the drawing with green node points. The Right End is the end that is opposite the Insertion Point, and is noted in the drawing with yellow node points. Note: You will notice that after selecting an End Tap, the End Tap check box is now checked. You can uncheck this if you wish to have no End Taps, but simply having it checked will not select a size of tap for you. With the Left End tab selected, pick the drop down list next to the End Tap check box. Select the 7060 5/16-18(1.25) tap in the list. Select the Create Extrusion button and insert the new extrusion at 3,0,0 and accept the default rotation factor at the Rotate Part form. Close the AutoQuoterX form by selecting the Close button. You will now see the new extrusion on the screen and it should look like Figure 21. The End Tap is the elongated cyan circle in the insertion end of the extrusion. Adding Miter Cuts and Miter C-Bores For the Miter Cuts example, we will open the AutoQuoterX main form again and select the 1515 extrusion, as before. This time, however, we will select the Right End tab. Select the X-Miter and you will notice that the angle input is now enabled. Type in 30 in the text box to set the Miter Cut angle to 30.
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Note: You will notice that after selecting this, the Miter C-Bore check box is now enabled. You can check this if you wish to have a Miter C-Bore added to the selected end. Note: Selecting the Miter C-Bore check box enables the Include Recommended Bold Assemblies check box, which is checked by default. If you wish to have the C-Bore and the appropriate fasteners to attach this to a T-slot in the same series extrusion (10-series or 15-series, for example) leave this box checked. If you want other fasteners instead, uncheck this box and add your fasteners manually from the fastener tab. For this example, we will choose to include the Miter C-Bore and Recommended Bolt Assemblies. Select the Create Extrusion button and insert the new extrusion at 6,0,0 and accept the default rotation factor at the Rotate Part form. Close the AutoQuoterX form by selecting the Close button. Use the AutoCAD Zoom command to view the right end of the extrusions in the drawing. The new extrusion should look like Figure 22.
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Range Validation

Where there are limitations of values (length, or angle of miter cut, availability of miter c-bore) those limitations are reflected in the software. For example, on a 1515 T-slotted Extrusion, you can miter the ends plus or minus 75 from a square cut, so the interface does not allow input outside of that range. Miter C-Bores are limited to between 30 and 60; so that option, and the accompanying Recommended Bolt Assembly option is not enabled.
Side Limitations

Some options are also not available on all sides of an extrusion. Miter Cuts on a 3060 T-slotted Extrusion are limited to no miter at all on the X-axis, and either a 45 cut or a -45 cut on the Yaxis. Also, Miter C-Bores for a 1530 or 1545 (for example) are only available on the X-axis. For this reason, the option is disabled on the AutoQuoterX main form. Removing a Primary Machining Operation In order to remove a Primary machining operation, you will use the Edit function; which will be described in detail later. When the Edit function initializes the main AutoQuoterX form, the settings used to create the extrusion will be loaded into the form. Simply de-select the machining you wish to remove, and click the Edit Extrusion button. Note: Remember that editing an extrusion to add or remove a Primary machining operation after it has been inserted into a drawing will remove all Secondary machining operations that have been added to that extrusion. Adding Secondary Machining Operations Continuing with the examples we have already built in our drawing, we will add some Secondary machining operations to these extrusions. Using The Extrusion Machining Interface With the extrusions from the previous examples on screen, select the Machine Extrusion icon on the toolbar as shown in Figure 23. AutoCAD will prompt you to select an object. At this point, select the extrusion on which we added the end tap. The Machining Services form will appear allowing you to select the secondary machining you wish to add to the extrusion (see Figure 24). The form will only display machining operations that are valid for the extrusion that you selected. If no options are available in a given category, like manifold port holes in this example, the tab will be disabled and you will not be allowed to select it.
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Including Recommended Bolt Assemblies For Access Holes (when used for access an end fastener going into an extrusion end tap), Anchor Fastener C-Bores, and Butt Fastener C-Bores, there are standard fasteners that are used with these machining operations. The appropriate end fastener is associated with the machining in the AutoQuoterX parts database, and if you leave this box checked (the default setting) it will automatically include the fastener. Note: In the case of Butt Fasteners, including recommended bolt assemblies will add one half of a butt fastener onto the c-bore. 80/20 does not sell one half of a Butt Fastener, however, since this operation requires two matching c-bores. If an unmatched half of a Butt Fastener is found when counted up, it will not be included in your BOM. Note: Neither Manifold Port Holes, nor Door Handle Milling, have recommended bolt assemblies, due to the fact that the parts that rely on these services are graphical parts, and not a non-graphical fastener. Identifying Secondary Machining Operations Before we add a Secondary machining operation, we need to review, and identify, what Secondary machining operations are. As Described earlier, Secondary machining operations occur in AutoQuoterX after the extrusion has been defined and inserted into the drawing. Secondary machining operations include Access Holes, Clearance Holes, Anchor Fastener and Butt Fastener Counter Bores, Manifold Port Holes, and Door Handle Milling. Secondary machining operations are Volatile, meaning that they are not preserved when editing an extrusion with the Edit Function.
Access Holes and Clearance Holes

Access holes are used primarily to insert a tool through the extrusion to tighten an end fastener (see Figure 25). There are different styles of Access Holes to match the different extrusions that you will join together using end fasteners. Clearance Holes are included to give a place for the shaft of leveling feet or castors to extend into an extrusion when mounted through a plate attached to a T-slot (see Figure 26).

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The Following chart shows the styles, number of holes, and placement of Access and Clearance Holes.
Access Holes Style Open No. of Holes 1 Placement Anywhere along T-Slot. No closer than 1 x Hole Diameter to end of extrusion. the series base from end of extrusion. the Series Base* from end of extrusion, then 1 x Series Base* between successive holes. the Series Base* from end of extrusion, then 1 x Series Base* between successive holes. the Series Base* from end of extrusion, then 1 x Series Base* between successive holes. * Series Base is 25mm for 25 series, 40mm for 40 series, 1 inch for 10 series, and 1.5 inches for 15 series. Clearance Holes Style Open No. of Holes 1 Placement Anywhere along T-Slot. No closer than 1 x Hole Diameter to end of extrusion.

A,C, MA, MC B, D, MB, MD

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Select from the dropdown list the 7050 15 Series Access Hole Style A. Select the Add Access Hole button. AutoCAD will prompt you to:
Command: Please select a TSlot

Select the T-slot indicated by the white arrow in Figure 28. The UCS Icon will adjust to the selected T-slot, as shown in Figure 29.

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Select a point near the endpoint of the same T-slot you selected in the previous step. AutoQuoterX will insert the Access Hole at the proper location, with the proper Anchor Fastener for the Bill Of Materials. Your drawing should now look like the one in Figure 30.
Anchor Fastener Counter Bores and Butt Fastener Counter Bores

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C-Bore Secondary machining operations are inserted just like the above Access Hole, as they have a fixed distance from the end of a T-slot.
Manifold Port Holes

Manifold Port Holes are similar to Open Style Access Holes, except that they only go thru one wall of an extrusion, and only on the centerlines of extrusions that have internal cavities that can be used as a Pneumatic conduit.
Placement

Instead of a T-slot, Manifold Port Holes connect to a centerline, as discussed above. It can be placed anywhere along the length of the T-slot, but no closer that one half the series of the extrusion to the end.
Door Handle Machining

Door Handle Machining is similar to Open Style Access Holes, except that they have multiple holes.
Placement

Door Handle Machining are offset from the end of the extrusion a distance equal to overall center to center distance of the outermost holes in the pattern, and the machining is inserted by the centerline of the pattern (see Figure 31).
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Removing A Secondary Machining Operation In the past, the only way to remove unwanted machining in an extrusion was to erase the extrusion and start from scratch. Now, to remove a machining operation, simply select the Remove Machining icon on the AutoQuoterX toolbar. AutoCAD will prompt you to:
Select Machining to Erase Figure 31

Select the Access Hole we inserted in the example above. This will work on all Secondary machining operations, but will not work on Primary machining operations. Hardware and Accessory Parts The second kind of parts that we are going to work with in AutoQuoterX can be described as Hardware and Accessory parts. These categories include everything necessary to put extrusions together and make a complete project. Fixed Parts The first sub-category of this grouping we will refer to as fixed parts. These parts are totally static, and have no editable parameters on them. For an example of this type of part, lets use a common bracket, the 4108. Open the AutoQuoterX Main Form, click on the Brackets/Gussets tab, and pick part number 4108, as shown in Figure 33. Note: Notice that on some of the Main Forms tabs, there are options that are not always Figure 32 enabled. These options are part specific, and will be enabled when appropriate for the selected part. Including Recommended Bolt Assemblies Where there are bolt assemblies that 80/20 recommends for certain application of a part, those recommendations show up in the list box below the Include Recommended Bolt Assemblies check box.

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3386 QTY(2) 1/4-20 X 3/8" Flanged BHSCS & Economy T-Nut

It includes all fasteners necessary, a description of those fasteners, and the correct quantities of each. On some parts there may be two or more lines in this list box. Each line represents a complete fastener offering, and may continue to the right of the box, so be sure to use the scroll bar at the bottom of the list box to verify that the selection is appropriate for your application. By default, the Include Recommended Bolt Assemblies check box is selected. This allows you the convenience of concentrating on the end result (the finished product) and lets 80/20s experience with connecting components and extrusion work for you. If you do not wish to include the recommended bolt assemblies for a part, you must un-check this box. If you do this, fasteners will not be automatically added, so do not forget to add any necessary fasteners from the Fasteners tab later. You will also have to know how many you need, so count very carefully. This is true in all cases for each category of Fixed Parts that have Recommended Bolt Assemblies. Placement in a drawing Fixed parts have an insertion point that is logically located and oriented, based upon the way the part is most commonly inserted with respect to a T-slot or CenterLine of an extrusion. Pick the Create Brack/Gusset button and pick a point in the middle of the drawing. Select the Accept Current Part Rotation and Exit button and you should see the part on your screen as shown in Figure 34. We will see the logic behind part orientation more clearly later as we discuss the Automatic Connect feature. Assemblies The second sub-category of this grouping we will refer to as assemblies. These parts consist of two or more separate components, joined together at an axis of rotation, and all delivered as one part number. Of these assemblies, there are two subgroupings. Standard Assemblies, and Linear Parametric Assemblies. Standard assemblies indicate there is only
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one final unit, like a Living Hinge. For standard assemblies, only the Angle input box is enabled on the AutoQuoterX form. Linear Parametric assemblies contain two different pairs, like hinge sets, that have a parametric definable centerline-to-centerline dimension. For Linear Parametric assemblies, both the Angle input box, and the Length input boxs and the Get Length button are enabled. Select part number 2046 from the Door and Panel Parts tab, set the Angle to 45 and the length to 10 inches (see Figure 35). Placement in a drawing Pick the Create Door/Panel button and select a point in your drawing. Select the Accept Current Part Rotation and Exit button to see the configured part in the drawing. For clarity, Figure 36 shows this part shaded, and from a Modified Southeast Isometric viewpoint. The insertion point on these hinges is on the side of the hinges considered stationary. Since this is a right hand hinge, the stationary part of the hinge mounts on the right hand side of the door, as you face the surface of the door where the hinges are visible. Rotated 45

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The left half of the hinge assembly is the dynamic half, and as such, are rotated 45 about the rotation vector of the hinge pin. The hinges in the pair are 10 inches centerline to centerline, as we specified in the AutoQuoterX Main Form. Linear Parametric The third sub-category of this grouping we will refer to as Linear Parametric. These parts consist of one component, with a variable length dimension. An example of a Linear Parametric part is cart guard. Specify a piece of 2854 Cart Guard Base at 24 long with Recommended Bolt Assemblies included and insert it into your drawing (see Figure 37). After accepting the rotation of the part in the drawing, you will be shown the informational message box shown in Figure 38.
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This calculation is made for you so you will have enough fasteners to attach the cart guard to your project. Click OK and select a 24 piece of 2857 Cart Guard Red Rigid Top and insert it at the green node point of the base you just inserted as shown in Figure 39).

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This time you will notice that the fastener information does not appear. The Cart Guard Base is unique in that the number of fasteners required is a function of the length of the piece. The Top simply snaps in place on the Base. Note: The length of the Cart Guard Base and the Top are not always the same. Their respective lengths are determined by which ends (see Figures 40, 41, and 42) you wish to use for them. For your convenience there are nodes for selecting the proper length for your Cart Guard Base and Top on the Flat, Round, and Corner pieces for this popular accessory.

Insert Top onto Base at this point.

To properly select lengths for these parts, insert the end Figure 37 pieces onto your frame first, then attach the Base and Cover, using the points on the ends to calculate the proper lengths for each for you. Figures 40, 41, and 42 show the insertion point and selection points for each of the three end pieces.

Top Top Base and Top Figure 37 Base Insertion Point Figure 37 Insertion Point

Insertion Point and Base

Top Figure 37

Non-Graphical Parts Some parts do not lend themselves to efficiently displaying on screen, as they will cause undue clutter, slow screen refresh times, and generally make a drawing very unmanageable. These parts fall into the fourth sub-category of Hardware and Accessories. Examples of these parts are nuts, bolts, and other fasteners and fastener assemblies, T-slot cover, and panel gaskets.

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They are displayed as entities containing a line of text including the quantity or length or the part, the part number, and a description of the part. Automatic Placement Non-Graphical parts appear on the drawing as text. Each new Non-Graphical part you insert is automatically placed in the drawing in a formatted text starting from the World Coordinate System Origin, and each consecutive part is added just below the last, as shown in Figure 43.

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Layer Visibility Since the Non-Graphical parts are always going to be inserted at a particular location in the drawing, we understand that they will possibly interfere with the geometry of your design. They are therefore located on the layer named AQME NonGraphical Parts. You can turn this layer off, or freeze the layer without interfering with AutoQuoterXs ability to place these parts into the drawing, or extract them into the Bill Of Materials. Note: Do Not Lock the AQME NonGraphical Parts layer, as it will not allow any of these parts to be moved to this layer. The parts will still be added to your drawing, but you will not be able to adjust their visibility. Selecting Quantities and/or Lengths For Non-Graphical parts, there are two ways these parts are ordered. In the case of all fasteners and T-slot cover, they are ordered by quantity. Fasteners are ordered by quantity of units needed. T-slot cover is ordered by 72.5 (or 1841.5mm) strip. In the case of Panel Gaskets, they are ordered by total length needed, in inches or millimeters. The exception to this is if the Panel Gaskets are ordered by the box unit, in which they are ordered by quantity of boxed wanted.

Editing An AutoQuoterX Part

The Edit Part function is a great time saver in the design process. Earlier versions of AutoQuoter required you to erase incorrect parts, and add in new parts manually. With AutoQuoterX, you can edit parts from one part to another, or use the Edit routine to clone an existing part, changing
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only some of the parameters, or make copies of existing parts using the connect feature to intelligently connect the parts to extrusion. Editing an Extrusion Unlike earlier versions of AutoQuoter, AutoQuoterX allows you to edit existing extrusions to change length, primary machining, end miter-cuts and miter-cut counter-bores, and extrusion type. Note: Editing an extrusion to add or remove a Primary machining operation after it has been inserted into a drawing will remove all Secondary machining operations that have been added to that extrusion.
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Start a new fractional drawing in AutoCAD. Insert in a piece of 1515, 12 long, into the drawing at 0,0,0. Accept the rotation values. The drawing should look like Figure 44. We will use this extrusion for the editing examples below. Changing Length Pick the Edit Extrusion icon on the AutoQuoterX Toolbar. You will be prompted to:
Select Object:

Select the extrusion you inserted above. This will read the information on the extrusion and open the main AutoQuoterX Form with the information filled in for the extrusion, as it is currently. Change the Width to 14 and press the Edit Extrusion button. Accept the rotation of the extrusion. The length of the extrusion has been changed to 14, and you are taken to the Main AutoQuoterX form again. This time the Ediiitt Exttrrusiiion Ed t Extrus on Ed Ex us on button is disabled. In order to edit this extrusion again, you must exit the Main Form and enter the edit mode again as described above. Cloning Extrusions With the Main AutoQuoterX Form still on screen, set the length to 12 and place a 7025 3/8-16*(1.5") end tap on the left end. Pick the Create Extrusion button. Insert the extrusion at 4.5,0,0 and accept the rotation of the extrusion.
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Pick the Close button. You should now have two extrusions side by side in your drawing, as shown in Figure 46. Changing Extrusions The ability to change from one extrusion to another is a great convenience, and should help save you much time when working on a concept design. To do this, enter the edit mode again and select the piece of extrusion with the end tap in it. When the main AutoQuoterX form appears, select the 1530 extrusion. Set the end taps to 7045 5/16-18 (1.25"). You have to re-select the end taps, since the 7025 is not available for the 1530. Press the Edit Extrusion button. Accept the rotation of the extrusion and pick the Close button on the Main AutoQuoterX form. The drawing should now look like Figure 47. You should notice that while the T-slots appear on the drawing as red, the 1530 has magenta lines between the T-slots on the 3 wide face. These lines indicate the centerline of an internal cavity that can be used as a pneumatic conduit. This line is where Manifold Port Holes are to be inserted, and also where surface mounted manifold plates connect. Going from Fractional to Metric One more major convenience in AutoQuoterX is the ability to work in fractional, metric, or both. You can even change one extrusion from fractional to metric, as easily as you changed a 1515 to a 1530 in the previous example. Edit the 1530 extrusion and select the Metric Parts radio button in the Product Family frame (see Figure 48). From the drop down list, (which is now populated with metric part numbers) select the 40-4080 extrusion. Select the 40-7048 M8x1.25 End Tap for this extrusion, and press the Edit Extrusion button. Accept the rotation and close the main AutoQuoterX form. You should now be looking at a drawing that looks like Figure 49. You should now notice a distinct difference between the two extrusions. On the 1515, T-slots are red; but on the 404080, the T-slots are blue. In keeping with our catalog protocol, the blue T-slots indicate metric extrusion.
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Blue holes are also used in plates, brackets, gussets, and other machined parts, as well as panels. Secondary Machining Reminder This has been said many times already, but it is very important to remember. Editing an extrusion to add or remove a Primary machining operation after it has been inserted into a drawing will remove all Secondary machining operations that have been added to that extrusion. Editing Hardware and Accessory Parts Editing the hardware is helpful when trying different connection methods, or changing extrusion sizes on the frame. The basics of editing hardware and accessories are the same as when editing extrusions. You select the part, the information is fed into the form as it becomes visible, and you edit what you need to and press the button to edit the part. You can also clone the part by picking the Create or Connect buttons. Non-graphical parts can also be edited for quantities (or lengths, if applicable).

Connecting An AutoQuoterX Part

The intelligent Connect feature in AutoQuoterX is a helpful time saver, allowing you to insert a part and automatically orient it to the T-slot you are mounting to, all in one easy step. The Theory Behind Connection of Parts The Connect feature is based upon a simple but important fact about the 80/20 product line. Nearly every component is in some way mounted with reference to a T-slot. The only real exceptions to this are End Caps (which mount to extrusion ends), some Floor to Frame parts (which screw into tapped holes), some Door and Panel parts (which mount to panels), and the Manifold Plates (which mount on the ends of extrusions or along a center line). In AutoQuoterX, most parts can connect to a T-slot, and the manifold plates can connect to a CenterLine. Since each T-slot or CenterLine is a fixed reference line on the extrusion, AutoQuoterX uses that information to create a temporary UCS to be used during insertion of the part. Connecting Extrusion to Extrusion In a Drawing In a new drawing, with the UCS at World, insert a piece of 1515 into the drawing at 0,0,0. Accept the default rotation for this part. When you return to the AutoQuoterX Main Form, it should still be set to 1515. This time, select the select the Connect Extrusion button.
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Select the T-slot indicated by the arrow in Figure 51.

Pick Here
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You are now prompted to:

Please Select Insert Point

Select the same T-slot at the end of the extrusion. The UCS reorients itself to the T-slot and face of the extrusion you selected, as shown in Figure 52. The new extrusion is inserted into the drawing and oriented to match the face of the extrusion at the T-slot you selected. Accept the rotation of this extrusion Since you selected the T-slot at the end of the extrusion, the new part is inserted to make a flush 90 joint, as shown in Figure 53. Connecting A Flat Plate to An Extrusion In A Drawing Using the extrusions connected in the pervious example, we will use the connect feature to attach a flat plate to join them. First zoom in on the intersection of the two extrusions so that you can see exactly what you are selecting, as shown in Figure 54. Select the 4351 15 Series 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate from the list box on the Joining Plates tab. Pick the Connect Joining Plate button, having accepted the default Recommended Bolt Assemblies.
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Select the T-slot indicated in Figure 54. AutoCAD then prompts you to:
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Select the end of the same T-slot. Accept the rotation of the plate. The 4351 flat plate is inserted and offset from the end of the T-slot, and oriented to the face of the extrusion. Note: If the flat plate does not insert correctly, it can be re-oriented with the Rotate Part form. Your drawing should now like Figure 55. In preparation for the next example, please erase the 4351 you just created. Connecting a Bracket or Gusset to an Extrusion in a Drawing Select the 4332 15 Series 2 Hole Inside Corner Gusset from the list box on the Brackets/Gussets tab. Accept the default Recommended Bolt Assemblies, and select the Connect Brack/Gusset Plate button. AutoCAD prompts you to:
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Select the T-slot indicated in Figure 56. AutoCAD then prompts you to:
Please Select Insert Point

Select the end of the same T-slot. Accept the rotation of the plate. The 4332 gusset is inserted and offset from the end of the T-slot, and oriented to the face of the extrusion. Note: If the bracket or gusset does not insert correctly, it can be reoriented with the Rotate Part form. Your drawing should now like Figure 57. Connecting a Manifold Plate to an Extrusion In a Drawing The connect feature for Manifold Plates works on surface mount Manifold Plates and not on the end mount plates. There are nodes located on both ends of extrusions for end mounting Manifold Plates. Surface mount Manifold Plates mount similar to flat plates, but they mount to the magenta CenterLines, which represent the cavities within the extrusion.
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Center Line

Select the CenterLine as shown in Figure 58. AutoCAD now prompts you:
Please Select Insert Point

Select the CenterLine about midway of the extrusion. Accept the extrusion and close the main AutoQuoterX form. Your drawing should now look like Figure 59.

Protective Features
There are a number of protective features built into the AutoQuoterX interface to help protect you from incorrect part specification. User Input Validation Whenever possible, when you are required to input a value, AutoQuoterX validates all the necessary information, and verifies the data is properly formatted.
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Min and Max Validation For lengths or angles that are typed in, AutoQuoterX checks to make sure they fall within the range that is permissible by the given part or service. In the case of angles, there are spinner buttons to raise and lower the angle. These are also checked and validated. Range Detection Not all options are available for every length or angle. Only options that are available for a selected part are enabled.

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One of the improvements in AutoQuoterX is the new Panel Designer. Quick and reliable, it works for all standard rectangular panel designs. To design a panel, click the Panel Designer button. The panel designer form, as shown in Figure 60, is now displayed. The dimensions are laid out in the same way the Panel Shop at 80/20 machines the panel, insuring that both customer and manufacturer are speaking the same language, and using the same reference points for dimensions. Each corner is labeled, counter clockwise from the datum point (0,0), and using corner labels, each side is referred to respectively by it two corners (i.e. AB, BC, CD, and DA, reading counter clockwise.)

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This nomenclature is used on the Bill Of Materials to identify machining location for corner notches (Primary machining operations) and for all other standard machining (Secondary machining operations).

1. Specifying a Panel
Designing a panel with the new Panel Designer is a simple process of selecting the panel type, selecting from the available notching options for each corner of the panel, selecting a T-slot InSet, if applicable, and selecting the desired insertion style.

Panel Selection
The first thing that must be done is the selection of a panel. In the combo box at the top of the form, the 2601 1/4 Clear Acrylic material is selected. Once a material is selected, all the other options become available for selection.
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Note: If you select Expanded Metal, or Twin Wall Polycarbonate material, you will see the orientation of the cells represented in the panel diagram on the form.

Width and Height Input

Width and Height can be input in either Inches or Millimeters, or can be selected from the drawing, so you can match your panel size to a particular opening. Also, There is a note that is shown under each input area to show you what limits you have for standard size panels.

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Note: If you require a panel that is larger than the listed standard size, contact your 80/20 Customer Service Representative for possible availability and a custom quote. They are always happy to take care of your special needs. For this example, the width is set to 24 inches and the height is set to 12 inches.

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T-Slot In-Set Selection

The T-slot In-Set selection will automatically add length and width to your panel based upon the Series of extrusion you plan to inset the panel into. It also offsets the insertion point for you to make panel placement easier. See Figure 64 for a visual of the difference. All three panel corners are shown at the same scale.

No Inset

10 Series

15 Series

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Insertion Style Selection

The Insertion Style selection will adjust the plane that the insertion point of the panel is on to make insertion easier if you wish to surface mount a panel over extrusion, flush mount it inside an opening, or insert it into a T-slot. See the Figure 66 for a visual of the difference. All three panel corners are shown at the same scale.

Flush Bottom

Mid Thickness

Flush Top

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Primary Machining Operations
Primary machining operations for panels include all of the corner notching. They can be accessed through the tabs labeled A, B, C, and, D. As you select each tab, the corner selected becomes red on the panel diagram. These machining operations, when selected, are shown on the diagram in the middle of Figure 62 the Panel Designer form. Several of the machining options have a horizontal or vertical option. These orientations are represented as well, so you can insure the panel is specified the way you need it before you create it. Panels cannot be edited in the same way that extrusions are; therefore, if you do not create a panel correctly, you must delete that panel and recreate it. This includes changes to Primary machining operations.

2. Graphical Representation of Different Panel Types

Panel representations are for illustration only, however, they are designed to look as authentic as possible, and be a dimensionally correct as possible. One exception to this is the thickness of wire mesh. While accurately represented in most regards, the thickness shown is the wire-gauge thickness, but the overlapping of the wires is not represented. Figure 69 shows illustrations of each of the panel types in AutoQuoterX. From left to right, they are Wire Mesh, Expanded Metal, Solid Panels (both opaque and transparent), Black Haircell ABS (Textured Side Up), and Twin Wall Polycarbonate.

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Secondary Machining Operations

There are several Secondary machining operations that are available for panels that are oriented to the edge of the panels in a more dynamic way that the corner notches are. These Secondary machining operations include hole patterns for handles, hinges, latches, etc..

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Using The Panel Machining Interface To add a Secondary machining operation to a Panel Machining button on panel, select the the AutoQuoterX toolbar. You will be prompted to:
Please Select Panel

When you select the panel, you will see the Panel Machining form, as shown in Figure 70. Adding a Secondary Machining Operation To demonstrate adding a Secondary machining operation, we will select a 7521 Slot Service for 2058 Flush Handle Medium from the list box. Pick the Add Machining button. You will be prompted to:
Please select Panel Edge to Insert Machining Figure 64

Select the edge indicated by the arrow in Figure 71. You will them be prompted to:
Please Select Insert Point

Use AutoCADs OSNP to pick the Midpoint of that edge, it does not matter if you pick the top or bottom edge. After inserting the machining, you are prompted to:
Please Select Panel

Figure 65

This is to allow you to continue adding machining to panels. To exit this function, press the Enter key. You panel should now look like Figure 72. Removing A Secondary Machining Operation Removing Secondary machining operations on a panel is very easy. Simply select the Remove Machining button from the AutoQuoterX toolbar. When prompted to:
Select Machining to Erase Figure 66

Simply select the machining operation. It is removed from the panel. Note: The Remove Machining function works only on Secondary machining operations. To remove a corner notch, the panel must be re-created.

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E. Adding Custom Parts
Another of the real strengths of AutoQuoterX is its ability to include you custom parts on the Bill Of Materials. This is done through the AutoQuoterX Custom Block function. To start this function, pick the button from the AutoQuoterX toolbar. This will open the Custom Part form, shown in Figure 73. If this is a custom part sourced from 80/20, select the 80/20 Custom Machining (CM) option. This will append CM- to the beginning of the part number you type in. Be sure to type in the entire CM number that you received from 80/20. The Manufacturer field is set to 80/20 Inc., and is locked from editing. If this is a part that you are making of sourcing elsewhere, select the User Supplied Part (UP) option. This will prefix the part number you type in with UP-. This helps keep custom parts from getting mixed up on the BOM. The Manufacturer field is blanked out, and enabled for you to specify a manufacturer. This is a required field.
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Fill in the remaining information, select the objects from your drawing, and select an insertion base point. When all the data is populated and geometry defined, click the Create Custom Block button. The Custom Part block is created and will show up in the BOM.

F. Bill Of Materials Generation

To run the AutoQuoter Bill of Material (BOM), simply click the BOM button. This will open the BOM Wizard (see Figure 74). The Wizard will guide you step-by-step through creating a BOM that doubles as a very professional quote. The Wizard introduction screen is the first to appear. In the lower left-hand corner, you will see which page you are on while you are using the wizard. In the image on the top left-hand corner, you will see a map of the wizard. Pick the Next > button to move on.
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You should now see the Order Information screen (see Figure 75). On this screen you can store order-related information specific to your current drawing. This information includes the Number of Kits (the quantity of the current item that you would like to purchase), Required Delivery Date, Distributor PO Number, Customer PO Number, Customer Ref Number, and Notes. Note: Your information is saved (for the current screen) once you click the Next> button. The <Back button does not save your information. Pick the Next > button to move on.
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You are now on the Distributor page (see Figure 76). From here the quote can be further customized. The information on this screen is not drawing related. Once you save this information, AutoQuoter will automatically retrieve it for future drawings. The BOM will display this information in the upper left-hand side of the BOM. Entering contact information is essential in case there are any questions about the quote, all the information needed to contact the distributor for clarification is right on the quote sheet. Pick the Next > button to move on. You should now see the Customer Information screen (see Figure 77). Similar to the Distributor Information, this information is not drawing specific. The BOM will display the Customer Information on the upper righthand side of the BOM. As noted in the previous section, entering contact information is important so that if a customer leaves a message regarding a question about the quote, all the information needed to contact the customer is right on the quote sheet.
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Pick the Next > button to move on. You should now see the Finish screen (see Figure 78). Before you click the Finish button, you can change the BOM orientation from Portrait to Landscape. Click the Finish button and your BOM report should appear and look similar to that shown in Figure 79). The dropdown box in the upper left corner of this screen gives you the ability to zoom in or out on the document. You can navigate multiple pages by using the and will search buttons. The search button the BOM and highlight matching text.

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The Save As button will display the screen shown in Figure 80. This screen gives you the ability to export your BOM to other file formats and email your new file if desired. You need to first select the export format (PDF, Excel, XML or Rich Text), and then use the Browse button to determine its location. The name of the file will default to your drawing name, but you can change it before you click the Create File button.
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You can then proceed to step three and click the Email File Created in Step 2 button if you want to email this file. If you click this button, you will see the following screen: Please note that your default email application (Outlook, Outlook Express, etc.) must be open before you click the Email File Created in Step 2 button. The To: field will default to orders@8020.net make sure that you change this address if the document should go to a different email address. Once you enter the appropriate information, click the Send button. This will create and automatically send an email (with your exported BOM file as an attachment) to the given email address. You should check the Outbox in your email application. Sometimes Outlook, for example, will not automatically send the email until you click the Send/Receive button within Outlook. Note: The AutoQuoterX BOM function automatically creates and assigns drawing tags for every AutoQuoterX block (object) within your AutoCAD drawing. If you add AutoQuoterX blocks to your drawings, you will need to run the BOM function (to the point where you see the actual BOM document) in order to generate tags for the additional parts. This will invalidate all previously created tags, so you will have to erase any existing tags, and recreate them. The finished BOM, when printed, will look like the example shown in Figure 81.

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G. Utilities
There are utilities in AutoQuoterX that will make your work easier as you proceed through the design process.

1. Part Inquiry
This tool can be accessed by button on the picking the AutoQuoterX toolbar. You will be prompted to:
Select object:

After you select an AutoQuoterX part, the Part Inquiry form shown in Figure 82 appears. It will show you the standard thumbnail for the part, and under the thumbnail, the standard description for that part. In addition, you will see a detailed description, including machining locations in the upper text box. Units of measure, and dimensional data, are shown below the description. Further down the form the full machining description, included fasteners, part price, and total price with all machining and fasteners, is included.

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2. AutoQuoterX Tags
Picking the button on the AutoQuoterX toolbar starts the AutoQuoterX Tags function. If you wish to put tags on your drawing, you must first run the Bill of Materials Wizard to generate the tag numbers. After starting the function, you are prompted to:
Select object:

Select an AutoQuoterX part in your drawing. You will them be prompted to:
Select position for tag. Figure 77

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Pick the location you wish the tag balloon to be displayed. The tag is drawn, and you are prompted to select the next object. When you have tagged all the parts you need identified, press enter at this prompt to end the tagging function (results will look like Figure 83). Note: Using an Isometric view, and setting the UCS to the current viewport, makes the tags much easier to read.

3. UCS To T-Slot
This is a fairly straightforward function. Pick the button on the AutoQuoterX toolbar. You are prompted to:
Please select a TSlot

Select This T-slot

After selecting a T-slot, the UCS orients itself to the face of the extrusion, with its origin at the left end of the Tslot (see Figures 84 and 85).
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Appendix A: The AutoQuoterX Toolbar
The Toolbar, shown in Figure 86, is new to AutoQuoterX Software. It provides a quick access to the functions of AutoQuoterX with the click of a mouse.

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To make the most efficient use of your design screen, the UCS and View buttons are located on Flyout Buttons on the toolbar. This is indicated by the arrowhead in their lower right hand corner (see Figure 87).
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Button Picture

Toolbar Button Name AutoQuoterX Edit Part Panel Designer Machine Extrusion Machine Panel Remove Machining BOM AutoQuoterX Tags Part Inquiry World UCS UCS X UCS Y UCS Z UCS Viewport

Function Description This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Main Form. This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Main Form with the selected parts creation information displayed. This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Panel Designer Form. This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Extrusion Machine Services Form. This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Panel Designer Machine Services Form. This toolbar button will delete selected secondary machining from an extrusion or a panel. This toolbar button will activate the Bill of Materials Report Wizard. This toolbar button will start the AutoQuoterX Tabs function. This toolbar button will display the selected part information in the Part Inquiry form. This toolbar button will restore the UCS to WCS. This toolbar button prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the X-axis. This toolbar button prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the Y-axis. This toolbar button prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the Z-axis. This toolbar button sets the UCS to the current viewport. Great for adding tags. Page 41 Users Guide

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Button Picture Toolbar Button Name UCS X90 UCS Y90 UCS Z90 Modified SW Isometric View Modified SE Isometric View Modified NE Isometric View Modified NW Isometric View Top Plan View Bottom Plan View Left Plan View Right Plan View Front Plan View Back Plan View Named Views Form Align UCS to TSlot AutoQuoterX Custom Part Function Description This toolbar button rotates the UCS around the X-axis by 90 degrees. This toolbar button rotates the UCS around the Y-axis by 90 degrees. This toolbar bar rotates button the UCS around the Z-axis by 90 degrees. This toolbar button will display the AutoCAD Drawing in a modified SW Isometric view. This toolbar button will display the AutoCAD Drawing in a modified SE Isometric view. This toolbar button will display the AutoCAD Drawing in a modified NE Isometric view. This toolbar button will display the AutoCAD Drawing in a modified NW Isometric view. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Top Plan View. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Bottom Plan View. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Left Side Plan View. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Right Side Plan View. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Front Plan View. This toolbar button will set the current viewport to a Back Plan View. This toolbar button will open AutoCADs Named Views form. This toolbar button will display and align the current AutoCAD UCS icon to a selected extrusions T-slot and face. This toolbar button will display the AutoQuoterX Custom Part Form that will capture XData information for tracking for the BOM and sales order file creation.

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Appendix B: The Keyboard Shortcuts
The following Keyboard Shortcuts have been included for your convenience.
Keyboard Shortcut 82

Description AutoQuoterX Main Form AutoQuoterX Main Form (Edit Mode) Panel Designer Extrusion Machine Shop Panel Machine Shop Remove Machining Bill Of Materials Identifying Parts

Function Requirement Description This keyboard shortcut displays the AutoQuoterX Main Form

E2

This keyboard shortcut displays the AutoQuoterX Main Form in Edit Mode

PDGNR MSHOP

This keyboard shortcut displays the Panel Designer Form. This keyboard shortcut displays the AutoQuoterX Extrusion Machining Form. This keyboard shortcut displays the Panel Machining Form.

PSHOP

ESHOP

This keyboard shortcut Erases Machining on extrusion and panels.

BOM TAG

This keyboard shortcut starts the Bill Of Materials Wizard. This keyboard shortcut applies a tag letter to a selected block. The letter will match the bill of materials report. This keyboard shortcut displays the AutoQuoterX Part Inquiry Form. This keyboard shortcut prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the X-axis. This keyboard shortcut prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the Y-axis. This keyboard shortcut prompts the user for a rotation factor used to rotate the UCS around the Z-axis. This keyboard shortcut will restore the UCS to WCS. This keyboard shortcut sets the UCS to the current viewport. Great for adding tags. This keyboard shortcut rotates the UCS around the X-axis by 90 degrees.

Identifying Parts UCS Manipulation UCS Manipulation UCS Manipulation UCS Manipulation UCS Manipulation

WHATIS UX UY UZ UW UV

UCS Manipulation

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Description UCS Manipulation UCS Manipulation Viewing model Keyboard Shortcut UY9 UZ9 V1 Function Requirement Description This keyboard shortcut rotates the UCS around the Y-axis by 90 degrees. This keyboard shortcut rotates the UCS around the Z-axis by 90 degrees. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Modified SW Isometric view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Modified SE Isometric view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Modified NE Isometric view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Modified NW Isometric view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Top Plan view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Back Plan view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Left view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Right Plan view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Front Plan view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display a Back Plan view. This keyboard shortcut adjusts the view to display the current UCS in plan view. This keyboard shortcut sets the UCS to the face of a selected extrusion with its origin at the left end of the selected T-slot. This keyboard shortcut rotates the selected Part 90 deg. about X Axis. This keyboard shortcut rotates the selected Part 90 deg. about Y Axis. This keyboard shortcut rotates the selected Part 90 deg. about Z Axis. This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom Previous This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom Window

Viewing model

V2

Viewing model

V3

Viewing model

V4

Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model

VT VB VL VR VF VK VP

UCS Manipulation Part manipulation Part manipulation Part manipulation Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model

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Description Viewing model Keyboard Shortcut Z1 Function Requirement Description This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 10% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 20% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 30% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 40% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 50% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 60% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 70% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 80% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut performs a Zoom All, then zooms to 90% of that magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 10% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 20% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 30% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 40% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 50% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 60% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 70% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 80% current magnification This keyboard shortcut zooms to 90% current magnification

Viewing model

Z2

Viewing model

Z3

Viewing model

Z4

Viewing model

Z5

Viewing model

Z6

Viewing model

Z7

Viewing model

Z8

Viewing model

Z9

Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model Viewing model

Zx1 Zx2 Zx3 Zx4 Zx5 Zx6 Zx7 Zx8 Zx9

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Description Part manipulation Keyboard Shortcut CC Function Requirement Description This keyboard shortcut performs a Quick Copy by entering the copy command with two keystrokes This keyboard shortcut copies selected part(s) in 2D X and Y coordinates only, ignoring any changes in the Z-axis. This keyboard shortcut moves selected part(s) in 2D X and Y coordinates only, ignoring any changes in the Z-axis. This keyboard shortcut performs a Shade Model for viewing. This keyboard shortcut regenerates drawing to clean up radii, etc.

Part manipulation

C2

Part manipulation

M2

Part manipulation Part manipulation

SD RG

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Appendix C: Visualization Options
AutoQuoterX has been designed to use multiple layers to make presentation of your project more easily understood. These layers are identified in the chart below.
Layer Name 0 Description The Default Layer in AutoCAD. Unless you define and use another layer, this is the layer where AutoQuoterX Blocks will be inserted on. This Layer should not be Frozen or Turned Off, as all blocks inserted on the layer will not be visible. AQME Points This Layer contains all AutoQuoterX Node-points. This Node-points indicate connection points an all AutoQuoterX blocks. This Layer can be Frozen or Turned Off to make visualization easier. AQME TSlots All T-slots (Metric and Fractional) are created on this layer. This Layer can be Frozen or Turned Off to make visualization easier, but should be left on during most design work to assist in the connection of parts. AQME CenterLines All CenterLines (Metric and Fractional) are created on this layer. This Layer can be Frozen or Turned Off to make visualization easier, but should be left on during design work utilizing Manifold Plates to assist in the connection of parts AQME Holes This layer contains all machined holes in extrusion. This does not apply to panel machining. This Layer can be Frozen or Turned Off to make visualization easier, but is not generally recommended. AQME NonGraphical Parts This Layer contains all the Text Based Non-Graphical parts. This Layer can be Frozen or Turned Off to make visualization easier. Freezing this layer will not eliminate the parts from being counted in the BOM. AQME Reference This Layer contains special graphical information for the Connection Feature of AutoQuoterX. It is not recommended that you make this layer visible, as it will often display confusing geometry. Not Visible Visible Visible Visible Visible Visible Default Visibility Visible

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Appendix D: Technical Support
The following contact information can be used for AutoQuoterX Technical Support: E-mail: Phone: Fax: AutoQuoter@8020.net (260) 248-8030 (260) 248-8029

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