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	FreeForm Tutorials The following are tutorial videos that begin with the creation of a simple cube and then build on this to discuss more complex capabilities. Step by step instructions can be found in the SAi Box and Display User Guide Watch the Videos and then use the related chapter in the User Guide to replicate. · Begin by creating a cube and saving it with an ‘fs’ file extension i.e. cube.fs · In following tutorials, use your created file (or use provided starting.fs file) to use with tutorial instructions. o   The starting.fs files are included below the tutorials here and are prefixed with nn- e.g. 02- glueflaps.fs o   To use, just double click on required file link [Chrome] and Box&Display will recognize the fs extension and open. v If this doesn’t work, right click on required file link and select ‘Save target as’ to save in your file area for use with Box&Display. You may need to change the extension to fs · The finished product ‘nn+ final.fs’ file is also provided, just in case you need it.
Cube/Box from Scratch Chapter 7				Add Flaps and Glue tabs FreeForm Tutorial 103				Simple Scale Propagation FreeForm Tutorial 104
Use the ‘New’ button which opens the Box&Display user interface called the Property Inspector. Follow the instructions to make a box with lid and illustrate with Flexi.				In this tutorial, we will add Glue Flaps and Folding Flaps to box just created. Included in this lesson… Ø Alignment and Snap to Grid Ø Copy Section to Clipboard and Paste Ø Chamfer Ø Folding Control				In this tutorial, we will make the box in Tutorial 103 double the size without altering the shape. Included in this lesson… Ø Active Section – Scale Height with Width Ø Horizontal Stretch Mode / Proportional Ø Vertical Stretch Mode / Proportional
		01+ cube.fs		02- glueflap.fs		02+ glueflaps.fs		03- scaling.fs		03+ scaling.fs
Parametric Scaling FreeForm Tutorial 105				Making Custom Flaps FreeForm Tutorial 106				Repeating Commands FreeForm Tutorial 107
The use of Formulas allows you to set a Section to a value which can be changed at a later time allowing your box to be resized proportionally. The Dimension Quick Entry > More button, opens a dialog box that lets you extend the use of the 1-9 input controls. Watch this series of videos and see how. Part 1 Connect to Formulas Part 2 Proportional Stretch Mode Part 3 Proportional to Base Line				In this tutorial, we are going to make a Flap from scratch which approximates the shape of the Dust Flap that can be imported from the Library (discussed in Tutorial 109). Included in this lesson… Ø Machine Steps: Open/Close, Hide/Unhide Ø Points: Drag and Add After Ø Mirror-complete Machine Step				Ctrl-R can be used to repeat the last command executed for the following… *Add Basic Flap              *Drag Point *Fillet Corner (rounded)  *Curve Line *Paste Clipboard Section *Chamfer Corner *Paste Clipboard Subtree *Adjust 2 Arc Corner *Add Import Section Ref *Fillet with 2 Arcs
04- rivetbox1.fs		04+ rivetbox_PM.fs		05- customflaps.fs		05+ customflaps.fs		06- repeating.fs		06+ repeating.fs
Curves and Fillets FreeForm Tutorial 108				Import Predesigned Flaps FreeForm Tutorial 109				Annotation / Dimensioning FreeForm Tutorial 110
In this tutorial, we will learn how to curve lines and fillet corners. Include in this lesson… Ø Create square and circular cutouts				In this tutorial, we will learn how to import a library flap into your custom drawing and edit the import to suit your requirements. [Clipboard & Imports] Included in this lesson… Ø At Section: Adjust Section Height Ø Convert to local copy Ø Lock/Unlock				In this tutorial, we will learn how to add annotations to your box using dimension and arrow Machine Steps. Included in this lesson… Ø Format Machine Step: Dimension Ø Point Position: Align to Axes Ø Add Label Arrow
07- curves.fs		07+ curves.fs		08- importing.fs		08+ importing.fs		09- annotation.fs		09+ annotation.fs
Making a Flip Up FreeForm Tutorial 111				Rivet Holes FreeForm Tutorial 112				Pen Holder Display FreeForm Tutorial 113
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a flip up, which is a common feature of point of sale boxes.				In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a box with rivet holes, accurately positioning holes. Part 1 Create freeform box Part 2 Add Holes with precision Part 3 Fixup Flaps Part 4 Final touches, set fold sequence				Watch this series of videos and see how to create a pen holder with tabs, notches and slots. Part 1 Design Layout      Part 2 Design Layout Part 3 Adding Slots         Part 4 Adding Tabs Part 5 Adding Holes        Part 6 Final Steps Part 7 Adding Illustrations
10- flipup.fs		10+ flipup.fs		11- rivetholes.fs		11+ rivetholes.fs		ADVANCED		12+ penholder.fs

See also the four detailed video tutorials on the CastleWall Project

And see the detailed video tutorials on the Countertop Display Project