In this example, the data input of variable bottom points with a mullion depth below 105mm and above 105mm is shown:

  • On the home screen, click "CNC" and select "CNC Machining":
  • In the "Systems" window, click "All systems":

Create machining for profiles > 105mm

Machining for face 1

  • In the "CNC machining" window, click "Add":
  • Under "Name", enter the name of the machining:
  • Under "Supplier", select the supplier of the profiles on which the machining will be processed.
  • Under "To system," select "All."
  • Under "Group type," select "End machining".
  • Under "Info 1" and/or "Info 2", enter a description for the machining.
  • Under "Reference profile", select a profile as a template that you will use to position the machining.
  • Under "Face," select "Face 1".
  • On the "1" tab, enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I1
    • Reference Z: I1
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: -45,0 mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2.1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.
  • Click the "2" tab:
  • Enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I3
    • Reference Z: I3
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: 17,0 mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2,1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.
  • Click the "3" tab:
  • Enter the following data:
    • Type: Slot
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I1
    • Reference Z: I1
    • Delta X: (x2+x1)/2
    • Position Y: -20,0 mm
    • Length: (x2-x1)+8
    • Width: 8,0 mm
    • 1st machining depth: 3,5mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.

Machining for face 6

  • In the "CNC Machining" window, click "Add":
  • Under "Name", enter the name of the machining:
  • Under "Supplier", select the supplier of the profiles on which the machining will be processed.
  • Under "To system," select "All."
  • Under "Group type," select "End machining".
  • Under "Info 1" and/or "Info 2", enter a description for the machining.
  • Under "Reference profile", select a profile as a template that you will use to position the machining.
  • Under "Face," select "Face 6".
  • On the "1" tab, enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I2
    • Reference Z: I2
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: 45,0 mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2,1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.
  • Click the "2" tab:
  • Enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I4
    • Reference Z: I4
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: -17,0 mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2,1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.
  • Click the "3" tab:
  • Enter the following data:
    • Type: Slot
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I2
    • Reference Z: I2
    • Delta X: (x2+x1)/2
    • Position Y: 20,0 mm
    • Length: (x2-x1)+8
    • Width: 8,0 mm
    • 1st machining depth: 3,5mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.

Create machining for profiles < 105mm

Machining for face 1

  • In the "CNC machining" window, click "Add":
  • Under "Name", enter the name of the machining:
  • Under "Supplier", select the supplier of the profiles on which the machining will be processed.
  • Under "To system," select "All."
  • Under "Group type," select "End machining".
  • Under "Info 1" and/or "Info 2", enter a description for the machining.
  • Under "Reference profile", select a profile as a template that you will use to position the machining.
  • Under "Face," select "Face 1".
  • On the "1" tab, enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I1
    • Reference Z: I1
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: -(w/2)mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2,1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.

Machining for face 6

  • In the "CNC machining" window, click "Add":
  • Under "Name", enter the name of the machining:
  • Under "Supplier", select the supplier of the profiles on which the machining will be processed.
  • Under "To system," select "All."
  • Under "Group type," select "End machining".
  • Under "Info 1" and/or "Info 2", enter a description for the machining.
  • Under "Reference profile", select a profile as a template that you will use to position the machining.
  • Under "Face," select "Face 6".
  • On the "1" tab, enter the following data:
    • Type: Circle pocket
    • Milling Type: Contour
    • Reference Y: I2
    • Reference Z: I2
    • Delta X: 40,0 mm
    • Position Y: (w/2)mm
    • Diameter: 11,0mm
    • 1st machining depth: 2,1mm
  • The preview window at the bottom left shows the result of the entry.

Group machining for profiles < 105

  • On the home screen, click "CNC" and select "CNC Groups":
  • In the "CNC-Groups" window, click "Add":
  • In the "CNC-Machining-groups" window, select the supplier:
  • Under "Name", enter the main CNC group name.
  • If necessary, select a system.
  • Under "Type", select "Curtain wall bottom point" and click "OK". The "CNC-Machining group" window opens:
  • Click "Add" below the "Profile 1" field to enter the profile numbers to which the machining will be applied.
  • In the next window "Add…", select the profile, select the "Mirror" option if necessary and click "OK":
  • Click "Add" below the bottom field to enter the machining for face 1 and 6.
  • In the next window, select the machining and click "OK":
  • Click "Save".

Group Edits for Profiles > 105

  • On the home screen, click "CNC" and select "CNC Groups":
  • In the "CNC Groups" window, click "Add":
  • In the "CNC-Machining-groups" window, select the supplier:
  • Under "Name", enter the main CNC group name.
  • If necessary, select a system.
  • Under "Type", select "Curtain wall bottom point" and click "OK". The "CNC-Machining group" window opens:
  • Click "Add" below the "Profile 1" field to enter the profile numbers to which the machining will be applied.
  • In the next window "Add…", select the profile, select the "Mirror" option if necessary and click "OK":
  • Click "Add" below the bottom field to enter the machining for face 1 and 6.
  • In the next window, select the machining and click "OK":
  • Click "Save".

Add bottom points in the input of elements

  • Create a curtain wall position in the input of elements.
  • Click the "Machining" section.
  • On the "Edit" tab, click "Bottom points":
  • In the "Mullion machining for bottom points" window, double-click "Add bottom point":
  • Select the machining group for the bottom point and press the Enter key to confirm:
  • Click "Close":
  • The result is displayed on the bar drawing in the "Machining" section of the input of elements: