Installing GravoStyle`98
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1. 98 Tutorial 2 5 Installation 2 6 Directories and Files After installation has been completed the program will have created the following directories Directories amp sub directories Contents 3 GravoS tle LJ pn El bitmaps Config Files for program initialization Draws gt Personal Job Files Exe _ gt Program executable files Filtres Filter files for Import Export function Fonts Gravograph engraving fonts and True 23 Gii Type fonts C win 93x Drivers files for the dongle For Win 95 g amp Win NT Ge Language files available in the software They are DLL files that cannot be irectly translated It directly lated Eg Ld ES I LJ LJ L3 Jp la Kr C Po LJ Sp i 5v cJ Tw ES Us Perso Installation customization files Postpro Table driver post processor files Symbols 3 Envelop Markers 3 MySymbols Symbol syb files New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial Upgrading Levels or Installing an Option When you are ready to upgrade the GravoStyle 98 level or add an option contact New Hermes with the order information sheet This sheet defines the current level and options installed as well as your specific dongle serial number Li To generate this information sheet click on the yellow question mark symbol in the Main Toolbar Then click on the Order button This automatical2. OPT Dials scales OPT Drivers for other engraving machines OPT Engraving font pack 1 OPT OPT OPT Engraving font pack 2 OPT OPT OPT Engraving font pack 3 OPT Export DXF 3 D HPGL IGES ISO 2 D OPT OPT OPT Filling and 2 D tool management OPT OPT STD IGES projection ISO drivers Long plate OPT STD STD PhotoStyle bitmap editing scanning OPT Scanning and vectorizing STD Styl Art OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT STD OPT OPT STD OPT STD OPT New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 1 5 Introduction Recommended System Configuration Computers PC Minimum Recommended Recommended Configuration Discovery ndustry Graphic Dynamic CDROM drive Windows compatible Windows compatible Windows compatible Keyboard Extended 105 keys Extended 105 keys Extended 105 keys Parallel port Serial port Graphic card 256 colors 32000 32000 resolution 19 resolution Screen 19 resolution 1024x768 800x600 1024x768 Printer Scanner Printer Scanner Twain Other peripherals Disk drive 3 5 1 Twain Sound Card Sound Card All equipment 2D or 3D New VMC or 3D New Engraving Machine accepting HPGL Hermes Gravograph Hermes Gravograph format machine machine New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial Compatibility Two transfer modes are available with the GravoStyle 98 version HPGL and binary The binary language can be used with all IS400 engravers and the IS200 which is the Vanguard Unica
3. Tutorial DIALOG PROCEDURE Dialog box Welcome It is advised to close all running programs Click NEXT Dialog box License Software License Agreement Click YES Select the drive and directory for the software installation The default Disk and directories destination c gravostyle98 is recommended Coordinates 1 This is the user identification that will be recorded in the dongle Coordinates 2 How to be contacted used when you order options or upgrades Type of Install Typical compact or custom Select custom to install fonts Select Program folder Name of the program group into which GravoStyle 98 should be recorded The default is recommended Reminder throughout this progression of steps it is possible to Cancel the software installation by clicking on Cancel or Return to the previous dialog box to revise an error by clicking the Previous key The installation has begun The progress bar and window show the files being installed Once the files are installed you see a Setup Complete dialog Click Finish to complete the installation And finally you see another Setup Complete dialog prompting you to restart your computer Click on the Yes option and the Finish button The first time you start GravoStyle 98 you will be prompted for the name to be entered into the dongle It is recommended that you enter your company name Next a Setup Machine dialog box will ask you to select the engraver s you
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5. s manual will provide you with important information on this topic Also we strongly advise you to use the builtin Windows Help system to further your understanding of Windows You can see an introduction by pressing the gms key on the task bar followed by the du button on the pop up menu Double click on the Introducing Windows menu selection What makes GravoStyle 98 unique GravoStyle 98 has been designed to meet all your engraving needs from simple plates to three dimensional volumetric models The user does not have to be an artist or an engineer to get great results The program is designed in levels so that you can learn and use only those functions you need It makes the engraving process fast accurate and easy GravoStyle 98 is both a vector graphics and bitmap graphics application Vector based objects are composed of lines and arcs while bitmaps are composed of pixels or picture elements GravoStyle 98 neatly integrates bitmap and vector editing tools into the user interface And because it is a full 32 bit Windows application it is fast Some of the more significant capabilities of the software include Scanning and vectorizing Typographic text manipulation Columns Long plate engrave objects longer than the engraving machine Graphic editing Photostyle engraving a photograph Importing and exporting text and graphics interface with other Windows programs Automatic toolpath generation Dials a
6. Learning GravoStyle 98 A Training Manual GravoStyle 98 for Windows 95 98 amp NT inco arated Congratulations You have just acquired GravoStyle 98 the premier engraving software This training manual has been produced to help you discover and familiarize yourself with the available functions in the four levels of GravoStyle 98 After you become more familiar with GravoStyle 98 you will appreciate the ease and flexibility with which you can create your engraving jobs Your customers will recognize the high quality in your engraving achievements And best of all you will enjoy learning and using this special software Information presented in this document is not contractual in nature and may be modified without notice by New Hermes New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial Table of Contents Table of Contents uut ce eee eee ees i Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 What is GrabosStyle 08 ce kei S ex CE AR ER TERRI RE Iq 1 2 What you should know seeeeeeeeeee eee 1 2 What makes GravoStyle O8 unique 0 0 00 eee 1 2 The design process ioei sei AA A Dade a CE ER 1 2 Background History i Rez ep Re dica qd cde dE dU 1 2 Introducing the different levels 0 0 0 0 ee eee ee 1 3 Standard Features and Functionality Chart 1 4 Recommended System Configuration 0 0 1 6 COMPUSO POR Od Sede Soe Be
7. S AND FUNCTIONALITY Software level DISCOVERY PLATE COMPOSITION Automatic composition mode Automatic vertical text Basic font set Diagonal text Dials scales Manual composition mode Matrix list of names amp serial numbers Spell checker Text in arc Text in columns Text on a curve Vertical text DESIGN TOOLS Define drilling points Elementary shapes Right to left text entry Tools for moving resizing Aligning objects with each other Conversion into circles Conversions into curves Duplication tools Fusion addition substraction offset Segmentation functions Shading Splitting contours Scanning only Vectorization only HELP FUNCTIONS Guideline grid Help for tool choice Layer color WYSIWYRE Cost estimate Spell checker Group ungroup Measurements Upper lower case Toggle characters INDUSTRY GRAPHIC DYNAMIC New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial STANDARD FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY cont d Software level DISCOVERY INDUSTRY GRAPHIC DYNAMIC IMPORT EXPORT Drivers for Gil and NHI tables e i m O Export DXF HPGL EPS oo PEE E Import HPGL BMP TIFF EPS DXF IGES ISO Import jobs Gil NHI ae np owe sommes Laser drivers AENA CORRECTION TOOL PATH Filing and 2 D tool management om or Advanced tool management CAM module NA NA 3rd pus management CAM with true 3 D NA NA NA capabilities OPTIONS Specilaty Tools Braille level 2 OPT OPT
8. form the indicated procedures Click on the Cancel button at any time during this process to abort the printer install operation Add Printer Wizard Click NEXT to begin procedure How is this printer attached to your computer Choose local or network connection Click NEXT If Network was selected enter the Network path or Define Network path queue name Click NEXT If local printer was selected choose Generic in the left Choose printer model pane and Generic Text Only in the right pane Click NEXT Define the port you will use for the transfer LPTx Choose port COM x Note the mouse usually uses COM1 Click NEXT Type in a friendly name such as 15400 on LPT1 If you Name the printer want this to be the default printer recommended select the YES option Click NEXT Print a test page Choose NO Click FINISH Installing a table driver Additional table drivers also known as post processors can be configured any time after program installation The procedure is as follows Tools data base From the main menu select Machining gt Setup machines Machining The window corresponding to machine installations is displayed showing any drivers previously configured The little man icon next to the machine icon indicates the default machine Follow the machine installation procedure as BENT HET Oe TE previously described Vez nghe mam caen m ces ceed eem New Hermes GravoStyle
9. h Compression ii ice a bee A 4 16 Paragraph level compression leen 4 17 Text edili saca Voie hate Agni ower X AE EUR EI be TE 4 21 Viewing vouf WOEK cse om ers phe Die ees 4 22 MOVIN S ODJECTS y Dad A e EC e Ba CER A 4 23 Scrolling 4 ded A is edi dedo aita AA i ES 4 30 Adding a symbol to the symbol library 4 31 RESIZING objects o Lg Kose EE SO ce lu RES YOR mu Elea 4 32 Editing machining tool labels 0 0 00 ee eee 4 46 TOOL libfaty ane tne GE Rees e t etes ue ep vtr Set 4 48 Tool order of engraving a vx REY E OC UNI ee BEER e RA 4 53 Approaches to matrix axis cutting 00000 4 58 Text list creation for variablelist lees 4 68 Adlignient tools o serica dut decas tte Pau doluit RV woven ag He 4 95 New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial iii Chapter 1 Introduction e What is GravoStyle 98 Introducing the Different Levels Recommended System Configuration e Contents of the Package e Resources for Learning and Using GravoStyle 98 New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 1 1 Introduction What is GravoStyle 98 What you should know GravoStyle 98 is software developed for use under Microsoft Windows and for this reason requires some knowledge of this operating environment If you do not know Microsoft Windows it will be essential to acquire a basic understanding of working in this environment Chapter 1 of your Microsoft Windows user
10. ke sure power is off before connecting dongle Plug the dongle into LPT1 or LPT2 The program will be able to automatically find it The dongle male pins plug into the LPT port female contacts Connect the cable between the PC and the machine according to the configuration chosen LPTx or COMx Reconnect any other peripherals such as the scanner CAUTION You can destroy the dongle if you accidentally plug it into the serial port male pins Loading the program Restart your computer Note If the dongle is not recognized when the program is later launched disconnect any other unknown dongles or cables attached to the dongle and start the operation again You will find the software pre loaded on all computers purchased from New Hermes Important This software can only be installed under Windows 95 98 or NT The following procedure describes the installation of GravoStyle 98 from the D drive internal or external CDROM drive to the C drive corresponding to your computer s hard disk Note if you use different drives replace the D and C drives with the name of the drives you selected Step by Step installation Insert the GravoStyle 98 CDROM in the CDROM drive On the Windows taskbar click on Bs Click on Run In the Run dialog box type in the command D GravoStyle98 Setup exe and click OK Follow the dialog boxes displayed and perform the indicated procedures New Hermes GravoStyle 98
11. ly generates a text file in Wordpad or Word for Windows This information sheet can be emailed mailed or faxed to New Hermes Make sure that all the contact information is included Click Exit to remove the Help About dialog When you subsequently receive your upgrade or option codes return to the Help gt About dialog by clicking on the yellow question mark symbol again Type the codes into the three text boxes and click on the Validate button Depending on the upgrade you may be required to enter multiple sets of these codes each time followed by clicking on the Validate button After you click the Validate button the program displays a message reporting success or a problem Click Exit to remove the Help gt About dialog New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 2 7
12. nd Rulers Braille Styl Art Volumetric modeling Photo Art Creating a 3D surface from a gray scale image The design process Back When preparing a job the designer has the ability to use either artistic or technical methods or a combination of both Artistically the user can create and manipulate objects and text interactively i e visually When more precise layout is required precision dialogs are available to aid the user The examples in this tutorial help introduce and familiarize the user with both aspects of the software ground history GravoStyle 98 is the latest in a line of professional engraving software packages offered by New Hermes It is Windows 95 98 NT compatible and follows the standard Windows conventions you have already learned if you have been using other Windows software packages GravoStyle 98 was developed in cooperation with New Hermes parent company Gravograph and is available worldwide in many languages New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial GravoStyle 98 is packaged in modules so you need only purchase capabilities you need today As your needs grow GravoStyle 98 functionality can be extended by moving to a more advanced level and or by adding options This is accomplished simply by entering codes into the software Introducing the Different Levels GravoStyle 98 is available in four levels in order to meet the different needs of the numerous engraving applications throughou
13. orial i Table of Contents User preferences F10 1s vs ou d cate bats Sete Ea dE da 3 7 Qo Ei AP Mr E EI M 3 8 Selecting Xe XE ooo a EAE p oa Er Bde equ deca tos 3 8 Text SOE edis s op or Ye Ee ae s e ROC ledere ete edo etus i 3 8 Position TELETENCES senha SENE EN MER E dede 3 9 TABS apissre tuse a fV e SIC de ep Said a a Ve eS 3 9 Graphic tps ads a oiu Suc boss rea os a deca ds a 3 10 Proportional and symmetric shape creation 3 10 Single and double lines sos Ret RR Ea 3 10 Precise Shapes using FZ ocu ioo cete Gre ae Rs erae Sepe ete ARR CERE a 3 10 Precise positioning using F2 llle 3 10 Miscellaneous UPS 5o o depre ardeo a MER Ce Sere nd E o RI 3 11 Invoking the Tool Management selection dialog 3 11 Invoking the Styl Art precision dialog o oo oo 3 11 TUTORIALS 065 REX ER ie eee das avec at 4 1 Tutorial Introduction is seep eed bik REFER ERU EEG ERE 43 Discovery Functions and Options 000 4 5 Discovery 1 Berner Pate neo fe pine Rabe eut ra sud al ut tee ag 4 7 2 Simple PLACE a tte do a tt a Say e utet data 4 12 3 Simple Plaque 244 950 54 creci anini A a eee he bes 4 20 4 Nameladese is a ERA Phere ie ate a gees 4 28 5 ABASIC SIB 309 aces esu Mey ase ut ade te oa cua he nt td arches oder Ate 4 38 6 Tool Management By Color eeel eee eee 4 45 3 Simple MAUI 22 vues ee ERO EAM RE EE EDAM i Eds 4 56 8 Matrix with Serializa
14. t the world personalization sign making marking machining etc Each level is built upon the previous level You receive all the functionality of the preceding level as you move up from Discovery through Industry Graphic and Dynamic For each of these levels additional options are available for more specialized operations such as PhotoStyle Dials and Rulers Braille etc A detailed chart of the levels and options follows HT B JUSTR Y GRAPHIC F LYNAI ISCOWERY GravoStyle 98 s basic module allows you to create simple plates with the help of text or logos and to control a 2D engraving device in a remarkably efficient way Matrix variable list serialization and columns are included This is the recommended tool for marking in an industrial environment This level adds powerful design tools such as alignment conversions duplication welding and measuring functions Long plate is included Scanning vectorizing and digitizing functions in this level provide the full range of graphic design capabilities The included machining module allows complete 2D tool management Recessed and relief engraving toolpaths can be defined and visualized Combining all functions available in the previous levels and including the management of the 3rd axis this level is the gateway to your three dimensional creations New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 13 Introduction Introducing the Different Levels STANDARD FEATURE
15. tion 00 0002 4 61 9 Matrix with Variable List oko cod bo y e s n 4 67 10 Complex Matrix Design li EP p beh Gees 4 71 11 Plaque with Columns ccoo IER Us eee hae ess 4 78 12 Simple Laser Engraved Plaque 000 4 86 13 Advance Laser Engraved Plaque 0 0 4 93 14 WYSIWY RE a Be eee RERO pedo dus 4 102 Industry Graphic Dynamic New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial Appendix Toolbar functions by level o o oooooooo ooo ooo ooo X1 Main function toolbar vico ceso mue RR EO YR d Rd X 1 Mart to0IDO iu x oae oy esce eo e a e i SERA t e oso X2 Shapes too lbOX 4 iu ak ey ea AAA A ee a ee a d X3 Digitizing IOOIDON 4e sera po is di E Ae Sd X 4 Text to0lBOX aloes ees hee Vee Re eed wor EM ee d X 5 Green pinwheel text toolbox 0 0 0 eee ee X 6 Yellow pinwheel text toolbox cee ee X 7 Blue pinwheel text toolbox 00 0 0 00 0 0002 X 8 Red pinwheel text toolbox 492m e ex YR E ee X 9 Alignment toolbox i ecce dr Ro Eo FCR ae op X 10 Special effects toolbox sac eee Ae wEA RO E RU ADR X 11 Duplication TOOls 4 sert lad Ree eie e RICE A ESA X 12 Transformation Tools civic 33 rss RYE RR C OR a X 12 AVrappi e Toolse eccere eirian aed eee E ERR CERE REY X LES X 13 HOt KEYS i rd ua x eade E e E ea aed de ad XX 1 Technical NOtes 04 een EXE Y VENDEERA IP ER MEUS IS a Fine tuning your superscript text 00 0 0 0 000000 4 16 Line lengt
16. will be using D Hasc machi beni or CA pull akties did om ii iil AA code iidem Click on the symbol of the Add machine icon to open the list of machines New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 2 3 Installation 2 4 Loading the Program cont d cave dcr 2g Hoi eed machina J mr Ergun rect a Y rahe bra Click on the symbol of the GravoStyle sub directory to see all the types of GravoStyle machines available Note Binary entries refer to a high performance binary data transfer protocol Otherwise transfer is performed using standard ASCII text mE E EZXE dran A HAL x A E EAD Iray Bh rob HET XI E Eo D Py FACCEDLUME Bina A AMADA BPEL Tr Select the driver corresponding to the table you will use Right click on the driver chosen and select E EED Iray Add this machine contextual menu item Z m or click on the Add button at the bottom of Hl EOD HPOL MO endo E EYD ira the window A road 3 A nO dPLL OG E dli hotel emos Co vou machina a sog Pa uu mw Lise ima nin c C Fco c oe oC The next dialog box right prompts you for the port used to connect the engraving machine Double click on the Add item to start the Windows Add Printer Wizard The engraver will be configured like a printer in the Windows operating system UC safe EZ E NN New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial Follow the dialog boxes displayed and per
17. with updated firmware The binary language was developed by Gravograph in order to reduce job transfer times and speed processing of the files for your engraving machine There is a wide range of standard HPGL drivers available for the standard line of Vanguard engravers as well as competitor engraving machines and CNC Computerized Numerical Control equipment Contents of the Package The GravoStyle 98 software package contains the following items 1 GravoStyle 98 folder put in a jacket 1 program CDROM protection key Dongle training manual user manual Note the protection key dongle is programmable which will allow you to add supplementary options or to access a higher level by entering a new code New Hermes supplies this code Resources for Learning and Using GravoStyle 98 For more help in learning and using GravoStyle 98 Use the Help F1 built in to the software Refer to the User s Manual If you are have exhausted all resources call the New Hermes technical support hotline at 1 800 8 HERMES For help in learning and using the engraving equipment refer the machine user s manual New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 1 7 Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Dongle Loading the Program Installing a Table Driver Directories and Files Upgrading Levels or Installing an Option New Hermes GravoStyle 98 Tutorial 2 1 Installation 2 2 Connecting the Dongle Ma
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