FP PRO 8.0
User Manual
English
Copyright 1996-2009 EMMEGISOFT S.r.l.
All Rights Reserved
Via Carpi Ravarino, 300 – 41010 Limidi di Soliera (MO) - ITALY Tel: +39-059-566.273 Fax: +39-059-565.583
Internet: www.emmegisoft.com
e-mail: info@emmegisoft.com
1.Introduction
The FP PRO package includes:
- A CD-ROM for installing the FP PRO software.
- A CD-ROM for installing the profile series ordered.
- A USB licence key.
- The FP PRO user manual and other manuals if other software products have been ordered.
To install the software, carry out the procedure described in the paragraphs that follow.
In Windows Xp/Vista, you must be logged on as the “Administrator”.
2. Installing FP PRO
Take the steps indicated below:
Figure 1
Step 1:
N.B.: Make sure all programs are closed.
Insert the CD in the drive and wait for the window on the left to appear.
Click on: "Installa/Install".
Figure 2
Step 2:
Choose the language.
Wait a few seconds for the
Update procedure to be loaded.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Step 3:
Click on “Next”.
Step 4:
Select “I accept the terms of
the licence agreement” and then click on Next.
Figure 5
Step 5:
Select the Destination folder: the default folder C:FP_PRO is recommended.
Click on Next.
Figure 6
Step 6:
Click on Install.
Figure 7
Step 7:
Wait for the installation procedure to be completed.
Figure 8
Step 8:
If you are prompted to restart the system, select “No,
restart the system later”.
Click on Finish to exit from the installation procedure.
Having completed the procedure, click on Finish to terminate the procedure.
Start FP PRO by double clicking on the icon or by selecting
Start – Programs – FP PRO and clicking on
Before the program is started, the following registration window appears, prompting you to enter a Service Code.
Figure 9: Activating Version 8
All customers with a Service Contract receive by mail or fax the Service Code to be used to download the desired profile series directly from our site; this code is made up of 9 digits and a letter at the end and enables you to activate FP PRO without having to contact our call centre.
Activate version FP PRO 8.0 as described here below:
Enter the code received in the Service Code field and then press the Activate button.
An Internet connection must already be active at this point in that, when you click on Activate, FP PRO
connects automatically to our Emmegisoft s.r.l. site to perform the activation procedure.
N.B. If you have not received the Service Code or have simply mislaid it, contact us at
software@emmegisoft.com to request another one.
2.1Hardlock Key
As mentioned in the Introduction, the software package comes with a protective lock that is to be installed on each workstation on which FP PRO is used.
W herever the software is to be used, whether locally or on the network, the hardlock key must therefore be installed.
The key used for network FP PRO installations will have a different label, described in greater detail in the following section.
The hardlock key comes in the form of a USB bar, it should therefore be inserted in a USB port on the computer on which the software has been installed.
2.2Network Installation
Before proceeding to set up FP PRO for use on a network, the PC that is to be used as the company network server must be identified.
1. Install FP PRO on the Server workstation.
2. Install the software on the “Client” workstations and, at the end of the installation procedure, insert the hardlock key in a free USB port on the computer. The hardlock keys for Client workstations are labeled FPP/XN where X represents the version of FP PRO ( N standard , F executive and E enterprise ) and the N at the end stands for “network” and indicates that it is a licence to be used exclusively on a network.
In other words, while an FPP/X licence can be used on any PC on which the software has been
installed as it is a “full” licence, an FPP/XN licence obliges the user to be connected to the company network in order to use it.
3. From the My computer icon on the Desktop, open the FP PRO folder and then the Service folder and double click on the Service Console icon.
4. Enter the password “emmegisoft” .
Figure 10: Service Console
5. Press the “Set paths” button. You will see that local FP PRO paths are shown by default. These paths must be directed onto the server, in particular, those that contain the main program data, that is, the paths of the folders DXF – NOD – STR – BLK – JOB – MDB .
Figure 11: Setting the paths
6. Press the “Basic path” button to access the drive letter that identifies the server and thus complete the table of paths indicated previously, which will no longer be on the local computer but on the server.
Figure 12: Browsing through folders
3. Graphical Interface
FP PRO has a user interface based on Microsoft Office 2007, Autodesk – AutoCAD 2009 and
SolidWorks 2009.
The main purpose of this new design is to make all the functions provided by FP PRO 8.0 easy to find and use.
Figure 13: Initial screen
The initial screen of FPPRO is divided into:
- ViewPort work area (in the centre)
- The Shortcut structure bar on the left
- The Properties bar containing the Verify Style menu on the right
CATEGORIES
Figure 14: Multifunction bar
PANELS
In the previous versions, FP PRO was organized in a system of menus and submenus; each menu consisted of items arranged vertically, each of which gave access to another list or opened a dialog box or a window of guided instructions.
In this version, the old menu system has been replaced by a new one, referred to as the
MULTIFUNCTION BAR.
The main FP PRO functions are all accessible from this bar.
As can be seen, these icons are much user-friendlier than in the previous versions.
The icons are larger and thus clearer and are all set horizontally on the Multifunction bar.
As there is not enough room for them all to be shown at the same time, many of the icons are accessed by clicking on the buttons first.
Figure 15 Figure 16
The new graphical interface allows you to put the 3-4-5 icons you use the most on the Shortcut bar in the top left-hand corner of the screen for greater convenience.
To do this, right click on any icon and select Add to Shortcut Bar.
Figure 17: Shortcut Bar icons
The area below the Multifunction bar has 2 large “blocks” set side by side:
the Shortcut structure on the left and the Properties on the right.
In the bottom left-hand area, you can select Styles or Blocks, the item selected is highlighted in yellow and all the corresponding subseries appear in the form of a tree view.
Styles are loaded very simply and quickly. By clicking on the “+” symbol of the DEMO
series, the names of the substyles in the series
are displayed immediately
TUTOR-01
TUTOR-02
TUTOR-04
TUTOR-06
TUTOR-07
Click on TUTOR-01 and, with the left mouse button pressed, drag the Style into the centre of the screen and release the mouse button.
All Styles and Blocks present in this FP PRO environment will appear in the form of a tree view.
Figure 18: Shortcut structure
On the right-hand side is the Properties block, a drop-down menu that opens when the mouse pointer hovers over the word Properties shown vertically.
The Properties drop-down menu shows all features of the style loaded.
Description Dimensions Unique name
Min. and max. allowed dimensions
Production times
At the bottom, on a yellow background, you will see the “egg” symbol, also present in the previous versions, that is, a table indicating the dimensions of the type and the codes of the items included.
When a code, e.g. 3266,is chosen from the Profiles tree, the items that make up this code are shown on the style so that a profile may be identified more easily on a complex style.
Figure 19: Properties
Both the Properties and the Shortcut structure menus can be closed simply by clicking on the Close button X or kept always on the screen by disabling the Hide Automatically function .
Closes the menu
Drop-down menu
Closes the menu
Menu always on screen
To make these menus reappear, hover the mouse pointer over the File button and then click on Options
and go to the last item Tool bars.
Here you will see the two check boxes Properties and Shortcut structure, which may be used to show or hide the two menus.
Figure 20: Enabling Tool bars
4. Database Settings
Open FPPRO DATABASE .
Before calculating a job order, some database settings must be made.
These settings concern the calculation of the Thermal transmittance, the printing of the CE mark and the calculation of the Estimate.
4.1 CE Marking
FPPRO provides functions that handle all aspects of CE marking. The CE Marking function thus enables you to:
- File initial type tests (ITTs).
- Print a label bearing the characteristics of the door/window.
- Print the Declaration of Conformity to the minimum performance levels declared by the door/window manufacturer.
- Handle FPCs (Factory Production Controls). Proceed as follows:
● From the Tools menu, click on CE Marking Setup.
The first assignment made is the Declaration of Conformity to the Standard: an RTF text file in the
C:FP_PRO folder is associated with its Standard.
The second assignment is used to associate the opening systems of the job order items with the samples to be sent to the laboratory.
Figure 21: CE Marking setup
In the Tree view on the left, the last item ITT tests lists the ITTs (initial type tests).
The ITTs are a series of technological laboratory tests laid down by the product standards including UNI EN 14351-1, which concerns
FP PRO 8.0
User Manual
English
Copyright 1996-2009 EMMEGISOFT S.r.l.
All Rights Reserved
Via Carpi Ravarino, 300 – 41010 Limidi di Soliera (MO) - ITALY Tel: +39-059-566.273 Fax: +39-059-565.583
Internet: www.emmegisoft.com
e-mail: info@emmegisoft.com
1.Introduction
The FP PRO package includes:
- A CD-ROM for installing the FP PRO software.
- A CD-ROM for installing the profile series ordered.
- A USB licence key.
- The FP PRO user manual and other manuals if other software products have been ordered.
To install the software, carry out the procedure described in the paragraphs that follow.
In Windows Xp/Vista, you must be logged on as the “Administrator”.
2. Installing FP PRO
Take the steps indicated below:
Figure 1
Step 1:
N.B.: Make sure all programs are closed.
Insert the CD in the drive and wait for the window on the left to appear.
Click on: "Installa/Install".
Figure 2
Step 2:
Choose the language.
Wait a few seconds for the
Update procedure to be loaded.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Step 3:
Click on “Next”.
Step 4:
Select “I accept the terms of
the licence agreement” and then click on Next.
Figure 5
Step 5:
Select the Destination folder: the default folder C:FP_PRO is recommended.
Click on Next.
Figure 6
Step 6:
Click on Install.
Figure 7
Step 7:
Wait for the installation procedure to be completed.
Figure 8
Step 8:
If you are prompted to restart the system, select “No,
restart the system later”.
Click on Finish to exit from the installation procedure.
Having completed the procedure, click on Finish to terminate the procedure.
Start FP PRO by double clicking on the icon or by selecting
Start – Programs – FP PRO and clicking on
Before the program is started, the following registration window appears, prompting you to enter a Service Code.
Figure 9: Activating Version 8
All customers with a Service Contract receive by mail or fax the Service Code to be used to download the desired profile series directly from our site; this code is made up of 9 digits and a letter at the end and enables you to activate FP PRO without having to contact our call centre.
Activate version FP PRO 8.0 as described here below:
Enter the code received in the Service Code field and then press the Activate button.
An Internet connection must already be active at this point in that, when you click on Activate, FP PRO
connects automatically to our Emmegisoft s.r.l. site to perform the activation procedure.
N.B. If you have not received the Service Code or have simply mislaid it, contact us at
software@emmegisoft.com to request another one.
2.1Hardlock Key
As mentioned in the Introduction, the software package comes with a protective lock that is to be installed on each workstation on which FP PRO is used.
W herever the software is to be used, whether locally or on the network, the hardlock key must therefore be installed.
The key used for network FP PRO installations will have a different label, described in greater detail in the following section.
The hardlock key comes in the form of a USB bar, it should therefore be inserted in a USB port on the computer on which the software has been installed.
2.2Network Installation
Before proceeding to set up FP PRO for use on a network, the PC that is to be used as the company network server must be identified.
1. Install FP PRO on the Server workstation.
2. Install the software on the “Client” workstations and, at the end of the installation procedure, insert the hardlock key in a free USB port on the computer. The hardlock keys for Client workstations are labeled FPP/XN where X represents the version of FP PRO ( N standard , F executive and E enterprise ) and the N at the end stands for “network” and indicates that it is a licence to be used exclusively on a network.
In other words, while an FPP/X licence can be used on any PC on which the software has been
installed as it is a “full” licence, an FPP/XN licence obliges the user to be connected to the company network in order to use it.
3. From the My computer icon on the Desktop, open the FP PRO folder and then the Service folder and double click on the Service Console icon.
4. Enter the password “emmegisoft” .
Figure 10: Service Console
5. Press the “Set paths” button. You will see that local FP PRO paths are shown by default. These paths must be directed onto the server, in particular, those that contain the main program data, that is, the paths of the folders DXF – NOD – STR – BLK – JOB – MDB .
Figure 11: Setting the paths
6. Press the “Basic path” button to access the drive letter that identifies the server and thus complete the table of paths indicated previously, which will no longer be on the local computer but on the server.
Figure 12: Browsing through folders
3. Graphical Interface
FP PRO has a user interface based on Microsoft Office 2007, Autodesk – AutoCAD 2009 and
SolidWorks 2009.
The main purpose of this new design is to make all the functions provided by FP PRO 8.0 easy to find and use.
Figure 13: Initial screen
The initial screen of FPPRO is divided into:
- ViewPort work area (in the centre)
- The Shortcut structure bar on the left
- The Properties bar containing the Verify Style menu on the right
CATEGORIES
Figure 14: Multifunction bar
PANELS
In the previous versions, FP PRO was organized in a system of menus and submenus; each menu consisted of items arranged vertically, each of which gave access to another list or opened a dialog box or a window of guided instructions.
In this version, the old menu system has been replaced by a new one, referred to as the
MULTIFUNCTION BAR.
The main FP PRO functions are all accessible from this bar.
As can be seen, these icons are much user-friendlier than in the previous versions.
The icons are larger and thus clearer and are all set horizontally on the Multifunction bar.
As there is not enough room for them all to be shown at the same time, many of the icons are accessed by clicking on the buttons first.
Figure 15 Figure 16
The new graphical interface allows you to put the 3-4-5 icons you use the most on the Shortcut bar in the top left-hand corner of the screen for greater convenience.
To do this, right click on any icon and select Add to Shortcut Bar.
Figure 17: Shortcut Bar icons
The area below the Multifunction bar has 2 large “blocks” set side by side:
the Shortcut structure on the left and the Properties on the right.
In the bottom left-hand area, you can select Styles or Blocks, the item selected is highlighted in yellow and all the corresponding subseries appear in the form of a tree view.
Styles are loaded very simply and quickly. By clicking on the “+” symbol of the DEMO
series, the names of the substyles in the series
are displayed immediately
TUTOR-01
TUTOR-02
TUTOR-04
TUTOR-06
TUTOR-07
Click on TUTOR-01 and, with the left mouse button pressed, drag the Style into the centre of the screen and release the mouse button.
All Styles and Blocks present in this FP PRO environment will appear in the form of a tree view.
Figure 18: Shortcut structure
On the right-hand side is the Properties block, a drop-down menu that opens when the mouse pointer hovers over the word Properties shown vertically.
The Properties drop-down menu shows all features of the style loaded.
Description Dimensions Unique name
Min. and max. allowed dimensions
Production times
At the bottom, on a yellow background, you will see the “egg” symbol, also present in the previous versions, that is, a table indicating the dimensions of the type and the codes of the items included.
When a code, e.g. 3266,is chosen from the Profiles tree, the items that make up this code are shown on the style so that a profile may be identified more easily on a complex style.
Figure 19: Properties
Both the Properties and the Shortcut structure menus can be closed simply by clicking on the Close button X or kept always on the screen by disabling the Hide Automatically function .
Closes the menu
Drop-down menu
Closes the menu
Menu always on screen
To make these menus reappear, hover the mouse pointer over the File button and then click on Options
and go to the last item Tool bars.
Here you will see the two check boxes Properties and Shortcut structure, which may be used to show or hide the two menus.
Figure 20: Enabling Tool bars
4. Database Settings
Open FPPRO DATABASE .
Before calculating a job order, some database settings must be made.
These settings concern the calculation of the Thermal transmittance, the printing of the CE mark and the calculation of the Estimate.
4.1 CE Marking
FPPRO provides functions that handle all aspects of CE marking. The CE Marking function thus enables you to:
- File initial type tests (ITTs).
- Print a label bearing the characteristics of the door/window.
- Print the Declaration of Conformity to the minimum performance levels declared by the door/window manufacturer.
- Handle FPCs (Factory Production Controls). Proceed as follows:
● From the Tools menu, click on CE Marking Setup.
The first assignment made is the Declaration of Conformity to the Standard: an RTF text file in the
C:FP_PRO folder is associated with its Standard.
The second assignment is used to associate the opening systems of the job order items with the samples to be sent to the laboratory.
Figure 21: CE Marking setup
In the Tree view on the left, the last item ITT tests lists the ITTs (initial type tests).
The ITTs are a series of technological laboratory tests laid down by the product standards including UNI EN 14351-1, which concerns
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