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What's
New in Version 2.5
Easily
import solid parts using SAT files
Imagine3D now provides SAT file support using Spatial
Technologies Inc. ACIS®
solid modeling engine. This is the same solid modeling engine used
by AutoCAD, CadKey and other major CAD packages.
Share
your results using I3D viewer files
Imagine3D can now create a viewer file (.i3d) that
you can share with those who do not own Imagine3D. Look for free
viewer software that will be available for download from our website
www.utex.com. The viewer displays information about a simulation
including the target, probe, A-scan and pulse animation. I3D viewer
files can be placed into Microsoft Word documents to provide accurate
simulation information for technique development and report generation.
I3D viewer files can also be opened as a full simulation by registered
license holders of Imagine3D.
Clearly
demonstrate sound propagation using pulse animation
Ray propagation can now be animated continuously.
You may now specify time limits for the pulse animation loop.
Work
faster in the simple I2D editor
A new Simple I2D Editor provides the main elements
of Imagine3D limited to a front, top or side view. The four windows
include A-scan, Raytracing, Modes and Probe views.
Simulate
probe and water multiples using probe reflections
The probe front surface and the sides of the wedge
are now reflecting surfaces that allow you to fully simulate probe
and water multiples. Internal reflections inside the wedge are also
modeled.
Ensure
complete contact by setting the probe coupling depth
The depth that a probe wedge overlaps the target
can now be set using the Set Coupling Depth button on the Probe
Wedge tab or the Edit - Set Coupling Depth menu when editing a probe.
This function simply makes sure that the wedge is in full contact
with the surface of a curved target by allowing you to specify the
target- wedge overlap in the simulation.
Tailor
your "shoe" using the new wedge editor
The Edit Probe X-Sec button in the Probe document
allows you to change the shape of the wedge using the cross-section
editor. You may add and change certain line segments. Wedge length,
acceptance angle and element size indicated in the Edit Probe dialog
box are preserved.
Quickly
set your A-scan gain using the new gain buttons
Two new Gain buttons on the View Toolbar allow you
to easily increase or decrease the A-scan gain in 3dB steps.
Simply
select an object for editing by double-clicking
To move or edit any object in Imagine3D, including
probes, the object must first be selected. Objects can be selected
using the mouse by moving the cursor over the object and double-clicking
it. Objects that are selected are shown in bold lines and have black
mouse handles. Ctrl-double-click allows you to select more than
one object so that they can be moved at the same time. You can also
change which object is selected by pressing the tab key.
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What's
Changed in Version 2.5
Improved
DXF imports
DXF files are easier than ever to import. If you have 2D cross-section
drawings, your DXF files are imported and extruded or revolved into
3D solids. Cross-sections in DXF files must be drawn as a closed
polyline. To learn more about the basic rules for DXF importing,
see "How to setup a DXF file for Import into Imagine3D"
in the User's manual. In all cases, the DXF file should contain
only one object at a time.
Enhanced
surface following keeps the probe in contact with a part
A contact transducer's ability to "stick to" and align
itself on curved surfaces has been enhanced. Contact transducers
can now follow almost any surface without jumping or losing contact
with the surface. Simulated inspections of curved surfaces, such
as boilers or tubes, can be performed without "lift-off".
Easy dragging
of components allows for quick changes
In the Simulation View, the probes, labels, lines and coordinates
can be dragged once selected. When any object is selected, black
handles appear which can be used to manipulate that object. The
Probe handles allow the rotation of the probe itself or rotation
of the probe around the origin. The TAB key also allows users to
individually select each of the objects in the view. For labels
and lines, the outside black handles allow you to resize an object.
The mouse cursor changes to indicate what will occur when the mouse
button is depressed at the current location.
Grouping
objects keeps components and labels together
New group and ungroup buttons allow you to group the probes and
labels together. The groups will move according to the movement
behavior properties of the object the mouse is over. You may make
groups of groups. The ungroup button ungroups and deselects all
the objects in a group.
A-scan displays
now show propagation markers and wedge delays
You can now turn the wedge delay on or off. This sets the A-scan
zero-point to either the surface of the probe or the surface of
the wedge. Dragable cursors have been added. These correspond to
the current propagation time (green line) or twice the propagation
time (blue line). The cursors become active when animating a pulse
or when you have asked rays to end at a particular time. Also, the
B-scan gate can now be hidden.
Improved
cross-section editor
The cross-section editor now uses a table to display and edit the
points in the cross-section. You can edit the cross-section using
the mouse on the display window or by typing directly into the table
to adjust the points. The editor no longer automatically zooms the
view to fit the cross-section.
Target documents
now contain a complete list of sub-components
The list box now contains all of the target parts and indicates
which are currently selected. The Parts Toolbar and Edit Part Toolbar
allow easy access to commonly used functions. Target parts can now
be selected, dragged, resized and rotated using mouse clicks.
Easier label,
line and title editing
Labels and titles can now have properties such as position, size
and content edited rather than replacing the entire label or title.
A line's length, position and color can also be edited.
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