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How to align a mesh to a coordinate system and/or to a CAD model

By Som Valliyappan • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Novice, XOR, XOS

Objective:
The objective of this tutorial is to learn various alignment techniques. This involves 2 data set that are used for understandingthe following
1. How to align a mesh to desired co-ordinate system using reference geometries
2. How to align a mesh to desired co-ordinate system using already segmented region groups
3. How to align a mesh to a [...]



User Interface

By Som Valliyappan • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Novice, XOR, XOS

Objective:
This tutorial will give a very detailed overview on the User Interface of Rapidform Software. It starts with basics on showing such how to pan, rotate and zoom a part, how to show and hide entities etc to advanced options such as dynamic draw. This is a very good start for any new user trying [...]



Quick Start Guide

By Som Valliyappan • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Novice, Tech Tips, XOR, XOS

Did you know that Rapidform Softwares come with in-built Quick Start Guide and Tutorials
Show me how to use Quick Start Guide
Show me how to use Tutorials
I am missing my Tutorials/Help Files
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide helps to quickly learn how to use the software and its various commands using interactive and highly descriptive examples. [...]



Frequently Asked Questions

By Som Valliyappan • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Tech Tips

FAQ on Software Setup
FAQ on License
FAQ on Troubleshooting
FAQ on Software Setup
1. I have downloaded the software but I am not able to install it
Check if you have logged in as Administrator. Only Administrator user can install and update Rapidform Softwares
2. Check for Update button does not work
Check if you have logged in as Administrator. Only [...]



PC Requirements

By Som Valliyappan • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: XOR, XOS, XOV

The following are the recommended specifications to run Rapidform softwares on a Windows based PC
Operating System: Windows 2003, Windows XP Windows Vista (32/64 bit version)
Processor: Intel Pentium M/Intel Centrino Dual Core or higher
CPU Clock Speed: 2.0Ghz or higher
RAM: Atleast 2GB (atleast 4GB if you are running Windows Vista)
Hard Disc: Atleast 10GB of free space in [...]



How To Download Rapidform Software

By Som Valliyappan • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Application Stories, XOR, XOS, XOV

Follow these instructions to download Rapidform Software(s)
Step 1: Click on the following link
Download Rapidform Software
Step 2: In the home page as shown below, login with the User Name and Password provided to you

If you do not have one then click here to contact our local Rapidform Reseller in order to receive the required login information. [...]



How to Install Rapidform Software

By Som Valliyappan • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: XOR, XOS

This post will give you instructions on how to install Rapidform softwares. There are two ways to receive the software installer package
Method 1:
If you have downloaded the software from Rapidform Website please follow these instructions for installation
Step 1: After downloading the software installer package to your local hard disc, unzip the file
Step 2: Run [...]



How to handle scan data which is far from the global origin

By Som Valliyappan • May 16th, 2008 • Category: Tech Tips, XOR, XOS

Problem
When you import long range scan data such as a building, a huge statue, a ship and so on, the origin of these data may be far from global origin of the application. Thus you may not normally work with these scan data in the application. One of problems is that you cannot create solid [...]



IGES Import options in UG NX

By Som Valliyappan • May 13th, 2008 • Category: Tech Tips

If you’re importing reverse engineered models into UG NX via IGES, there are some settings you’ll want to pay attention to.  (Note: we recommend using XOR’s liveTransfer tool when possible, rather than IGES files)
Problem
When you import an entity in IGES format from Rapidform, it may import into NX with many split bodies even when you export it as [...]