Imos

3rd edition
imos Basic User Manual

January 2006
Introduction
1 Introduction
This document is designed to help you during the basic training, and as an
aid when you first start working independently with imos.
The basic manual is intended both for users who wish to further the
knowledge obtained in the basic training and for those who want to teach
themselves the basics.
Because this is a basic training course, please refer to the imos online
help for more detailed explanations.
The goal of this training manual is to explain the underlying functionalities

in imos to you using sample tasks.
This manual will show you how to
• depict and visualize a room set

• design in imos using various examples
• set up imos master data
• output parts lists and drawings
• learn the conventions for naming master data
• find out further details about the function of IDBGPL, the compo-
nent-based parts list database
At the end of each chapter are Questions for clarification. These ques-
tions are for you to check independently that you have understood the
contents of each chapter.
The answers to the questions are given at the end of the training manual.
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1 Introduction 2
2 A brief introduction to imos 7
3 Planning/ presentation 9
3.1 Drawing the room 10
3.1.1 Drawing a wall 12
3.1.2 Inserting windows 16
3.1.3 Inserting doors 19
3.1.4 Carrer@ grid 22
3.1.5 Is everything clear? 25
3.2 Setting up items 26
3.2.1 Positioning items on the grid 28
3.2.2 Positioning items next to other items 37
3.2.3 Saving a room set as an order 66
3.2.4 Inserting components 69
3.2.5 Inserting contiguous parts 80
3.2.6 Modifying cornices 89
3.2.7 Inserting purchased parts 98
3.2.8 Questions for clarification / Is everything clear? 116
3.3 Manager I 117
3.3.1 Changing the hinged side 117
3.3.2 Separating components 121
3.3.3 Transferring AutoCAD elements ... 125
3.3.4 Moving an edge 129
3.4 Rendering 133
3.4.1 How imos material allocation works 133
3.4.2 Rendering 133
4 Construction 135
4.1 Setting up a new Vario 136
4.1.1 “Carcas, door, backpanel” tab 138
4.1.2 “Division” tab 142
4.1.3 “Base” tab 149
4.2 Commands in the Vario dialog 153
4.2.1 Copying zones 153
4.2.2 Inserting zones 154
4.3 Saving the Vario 155
4.4 Creating previews 159
4.5 Setting up and inserting a new contiguous part 164
4.6 Manager II 171
4.6.1 Allocating a contour to an edge 172
4.6.2 Generating circular cutouts 175
4.6.3 Material allocation using the Manager 187
5 Component construction 204
5.1 Drawing the outline geometry 205
5.1.1 Drawing polylines 205
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5.2 Inserting side panels 208

5.2.1 CP “KP_AS_2000_LR” 210
5.2.2 Insertion dialog, left side panel 213
5.2.3 CP “IM_KP_AS_2000_LR” 215
5.2.4 Insertion dialog, right side panel 217
5.2.5 Create new CP “KP_IM_S_2000_LR” 219
5.2.6 Insertion mode: Middle panel 224
5.3 Inserting lower shelves 232
5.3.1 CP “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20” 234
5.3.2 Insertion mode: Lower shelves 249
5.4 Inserting upper shelves 252
5.4.1 CP “IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” 254
5.4.2 Insertion mode: Upper shelves 264
5.5 Inserting fixed shelves 266
5.5.1 CP “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” 268
5.5.2 Insertion mode: Fixed shelves 275
5.6 Inserting adjustable shelves 279
5.6.1 CP “IM_KP_EB_E20mm” 281
5.6.2 Insertion mode: Adjustable shelves 287
5.7 Inserting the back panels 292
5.7.1 CP “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm” 294
5.7.2 Insertion mode: Back panel 302
5.8 Inserting the middle panels 306
5.8.1 CP “IM_KP_MS_DBL_E18” 308
5.8.2 Insertion mode: Middle panel 314
5.9 Saving the construction as an order 317
5.10 Inserting the doors 321
5.10.1 CP “_KP_DTE_LERE_GU” 324
5.10.2 Insertion mode: Doors 332
5.11 Inserting the drawers 336
5.11.1 CP “IM_SKE_H_TAZ_GM_Boden_E20” 338
5.11.2 Insertion mode: Drawers 343
5.12 Allocating components to an item 346
5.13 Insert contiguous part 352
5.14 Manager III 356
5.14.1 Polyline extensions for the shelves 360
5.14.2 Work surface polyline extension 366
5.14.3 Splitting the work surface 372
5.15 Creating and allocating part definitions 380
5.15.1 Part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000” 381
5.15.2 New material 385
5.15.3 Allocating material to a new directory 394
5.15.4 New surfaces 396
5.15.5 Surface in new directory 403
5.16 Setting up a new profile 408
5.16.1 Drawing the geometry 409
5.16.2 Saving the geometry 416
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5.16.3 Setting up a profile preview 426

5.16.4 Setting up a profile as master data 431
5.16.5 Allocating the part definition profile 443
5.16.6 All clear? 453
5.17 Other part definitions 454
6 Drawing output 459
6.1 Settings and dimensioning components 460
6.1.1 Settings 460
6.1.2 Dimensioning components 463
6.2 Dimensioning items 468
6.3 Dimensioning 472
6.3.1 Dimensioning style 472
6.3.2 Dimensioning an item 478
6.4 Section and section dimensioning 485
6.4.1 Note on visualization 489
6.4.2 Deleting a section 490
6.5 Exploded view 491
6.6 Drawing frame 497
6.6.1 Loading the frame 497
6.6.2 Changing the model area 499
6.6.3 Changing the paper area 501
6.6.4 Configuring output fields 507
6.7 Doc Manager 513
6.7.1 Administration tab 519
7 Organizer 525
Creating a new project 527
7.1 Allocating orders to a project 530
7.2 Parts lists 536
7.2.1 List configuration 537
7.3 Accumulation 552
Appendix A: Master data concept 566
imos master data 567
Material 567
Surface 568
Profile 569
Part definition 570
Construction principles 571
Other naming options 572
Material 572
Surface 572
Profile 572
Part definitions 573
Construction principles 574
Appendix B: Editing field lists 580
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Appendix C: How to set up data 601

Setting up material 601
Creating a coating 602
Creating a profile 603
Changing profile geometry 604
Creating a part definition 605
Creating a construction principle 606
Appendix D: Item rotation 607
Appendix E: Answers to the questions 609
Chapter 3 “Planning/presentation” 609
Answers for Section 3.1.5 609
Chapter 4 “Construction” 610
Chapter 5 “Component construction” 612
Chapter 6 “Drawing output” 615
Chapter 7 “Project Manager” 616
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a brief introduction to imos
2 A brief introduction to imos

imos is the modular universal software for furniture and interior design.
Working with imos is straightforward:
1. imos contains easy-to-use room design tools that are specially

adapted to trade requirements.
2. imos provides support with layout planning in the form of highly effi-
cient functions for insertions and adaptations. This means that designs
can be drawn up for even the most complex room situations. Cus-
tomer-specific standard and special solutions can be drawn very
quickly using the imos wizards.
3. Precise manufacturing and cost estimate information is automatically

generated at the detailed planning stage. Furniture-specific modifica-
tion functions are also available for detailed re-working so that even
complex designs can be developed quickly.
4. On completion of the planning and design work, every item of

manufacturing information can be obtained at the touch of a key. As
well as parts lists, manufacturing and assembly drawings, extensive
use is made of the CNC programs that are automatically created with
all start-up movements.
imos contains open software architecture, and it offers many possibilities

for interactive communication with existing software systems (PPS/ERP).
In particular, the XML interface enables the use of imos product logic in
the Internet and in contemporary industry systems for interactive product
configuration.
imos can be used to design and present individual items of furniture as

well as complete interiors, with counter systems, shelving, wall paneling
etc., in any perspective desired.
Planning is based on design principles:
• Parametric components are designed using materials, finishes, edges

and profiles
• Rules are observed for the setting and passing on of fittings and con-
necting elements
• Framed doors, trims, panels and worktops can be created
• Jointing, connecting and mitering calculations are possible even for

complex geometries
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The product information is generated automatically from the 3D design via

the system’s internal database structure:
• item and part dimensioning for customer, workshop, and assembly

drawings
• parts lists with material, veneer, covering and edge information
• cutting lists
• manufacturing lists with production details
Work schedules and NC programs are created automatically using pro-

grammed manufacturing rules:
• NC programs with approaches, aggregate selection and process opti-

mization
• post-processors for CNC processing centers through to edge proces-

sors
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3 Planning/ presentation
Aim:
The aim of this chapter is to map out and visualize the room specified be-
low.
You will
• draw the room

• insert doors and windows
• insert individual items already saved in imos using the Carrer@ grid
• save the kitchen as an order
• use rendering to display the kitchen realistically as in a photo
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3.1 Drawing the room
Aim:
In this section you will
• draw the room

• insert windows and doors
• process the Carrer@ grid
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To get to the room planning function, select the Room tab in the imos
manager on the left-hand side of the screen.
The Room tab is the equivalent of the Room menu.
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3.1.1 Drawing a wall
Begin by drawing the walls.
Note:
Click on the “Top view” button for a better view.
Open the Wall Wizard by clicking on “Create walls” in the “Room” manager
folder. You can also use the menu item “Wall” in the “Room” menu to ac-
cess the Wall Wizard.
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3. 4.
5.
1.
6.
2.
You can determine the shape, size and alignment of a wall situation with
the Wall Wizard.
Procedure:
1. Select Free wall construction for the specified room. This means that
the wall will be constructed directly in the drawing. Enter the coordi-
nates either by entering fixed coordinates in the command line, or by
picking a point in the drawing.
2. Use the right button to position the guideline, and the line will be to the
right of the wall. The position of the guideline used to orient the wall
can be changed using the appropriate buttons below the preview.
3. Use the pre-set value of 2800 mm for the height of the wall.
4. In the example, the wall is 240 mm thick. The value can be entered us-
ing the keyboard or by selecting a different value.
5. Use the “Floor” and “Ceiling” fields to display the floor and ceiling in the
drawing.
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In this example we want to draw only the floor. Use “Close wall”, and a
closed room will automatically be created.
6. Click on the green check mark to start drawing.
Command line:
7. Starting point of the wall:

Enter “0,0” as the starting point.
8. End point or [Curved]

Enter “0,5000” to set the first wall. This extends the wall 5.0 m in di-
rection y.

To get to the coordinates of the next point, select the orthogonal
function by pressing F8 on your keyboard.

Move the mouse horizontally to the right from the end point of the
first wall element as shown in the following illustration. Enter “3020" as
the distance.

The next point is reached via relative coordinates. Enter “@0,-700”.

Now key in “@2000,0” to enter the relative coordinates of the next
point.
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Now enter “@0,-4300”.

Now enter the end point with the relative coordinates “@-5020,0”.
Finally, click on the right mouse key or press “Return”.
Now change over to the “Isometric view south-east” to see the entire
room.
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3.1.2 Inserting windows
Now you want to insert a window into the room you have created.
Click on “Windows" in the “Room” manager folder to open the Windows

Wizard. You can also open the wizard using the item “Windows …” under
the “Room” menu.
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2.
5.
1.
4.
6.
3.
7.
Use the wizard to make your choice from a list of different window styles
and to define the external dimensions and positions in the wall you have
created.
Procedure:
1. Select “Dreh- Kippflügel” from the “Style” selection window. A preview

of your chosen window style will appear in the preview window.
2. Select left as the hinged side.
3. Use the pre-set values for width and height: width = 1500 mm and
height = 1500 mm. Enter 900 mm as the height of the window para-
pet.
4. Position the window using a reference point that should be on the left.
“Free positioning” gives you the choice of positioning the window
wherever you want. In this case, the preview window will disappear,
and you can pick a position in the drawing.
5. Fit the window 1300 mm from the reference point.
6. Enter 30 for the opening angle.

7. Click on the green check mark to return to the drawing inter-
face.
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Command line:
8. Select wall
Use the mouse to select the wall in which you want to insert the
window.
The window will appear in the drawing.
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3.1.3 Inserting doors
Now you want to insert a door in the room you have created.
Click on “Doors" in the Room manager folder to open the Doors Wizard.
You can also open the Doors Wizard using the item “Door …” under the
“Room” menu.
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2.
3.
5
4.
1.
Use the Doors Wizard to make your choice from a list of different door
styles and to define the external dimensions and positions in the wall you
have created
Procedure:
1. Select “Drehflügel Rechteck- Ausschnitt “ from the “Style” se-

lection window. A preview of your chosen door style will appear in
the preview window.
2. Select DIN left as the hinged side
3. Set the width of the door at 1000 mm; the other dimensions remain
unchanged. Height = 2000 mm, and treshold height = 0 mm.
4. Position the door using a reference point that should be on the left.
“Free positioning” gives you the choice of positioning the door
wherever you want. In this case, the preview window will disappear,
and you can pick a position in the drawing.
5. Fit the door 200 mm from the reference point.
6. Click on the green check mark to return to the drawing in-

terface
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Command line:
7. Select wall
Use the mouse to select the wall in which you wish to fit the door.
The door will appear in the drawing.
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3.1.4 Carrer@ grid
The Carrer@ grid is a planning grid that makes it easier to insert items.
You can select points on the grid to insert items, so it is not necessary to
have the exact coordinates for the position of an item in advance.
The Carrer@ grid is generated automatically on wall elements. It can also

be created manually on polylines. In both cases the grid can be faded in or
out for greater clarity.
Procedure:
1. To display the grid, select the “Insert” tab from the imos manager.
2. Click on “carrera@planning grid“. This function is also accessible via

the menu item “Show/ Hide Grid” in the “Insert” menu under the sub-
menu “Carrer@”.
1.
2.
3.
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3. You can modify the displayed grid and transfer it to walls as well. Click
on “Modify " on the “Insert” tab. You can also access this function via
the “Insert” menu and menu item “Carrer@”.
You can set new height grids, delete existing grids, and change the di-
mensions of various grids in the dialog box.
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1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
Procedure:
1. To activate the specified grid with the name “Sockel”, click on the
square in the first column.
2. Select 600 mm for the corner distance.
3. Enter 570 mm for the depth of the grid.
4. Enter 10 as the number of subdivisions.
5. Click on the green check mark to return to drawing mode.
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The grid is displayed as set up.
3.1.5 Is everything clear?
1. What are the various fundamental room situations that can be dis-
played in imos?
2. What role does the position of the guideline play?
3. How can you change the opening angle of a door or window?
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3.2 Setting up items
Aim:
In this section you will learn how to
• position items on the grid

• position items next to other items
• save the room situation as an order
• insert components, contiguous and purchased parts and modify them if
required.
Before you start inserting items, make sure that the “osnap” (object cap-
ture) and the correct capture settings are activated.
To do so, right-click the mouse on the button on the status bar, and
select the “Settings” function in the context menu. The osnap (object cap-
ture) dialog box will appear.
2.
1.
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For the following example, all you need to do is capture end points. Acti-
vate the options fields “Endpoint” (1). and “Object snap on” (“Object cap-
ture on” (2) by clicking on them. The other options fields will remain deac-
tivated.
Click on the button to accept the settings.
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3.2.1 Positioning items on the grid
Click on the “Top view” button to switch over to a top view of the room.
The first item to be set up is kitchen base unit U_ECK_RECHTS.
Name: U_ECK_RECHTS
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel / Kue-

che / Unterschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
720/1200/560
On the manager tab “Insert”, click on “Vario, Angolo or purchased

parts“. You can also access this function using the “Insert” menu and
menu point “Article”.
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This opens the item center where Varios, Angolos and purchased parts
are managed.
Because the base unit that

you want to set up was con-
structed with the Angolo mod-
ule, click on the in the
folder “imos Möbel”.
This opens the subdirectories

in the folder such as „Buero“,
„Wohnen“, „Kueche “,etc.
Select the “Kueche” folder,

and then “Unterschränke”
folder by clicking on the in
front of the folder symbol.
You are now on the level
where the kitchen base units
are managed.
In this folder, select the

“U_ECK_RECHTS” base unit
by highlighting it with the left
mouse key and then clicking
on to confirm your
choice.
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Note:
If you are not sure of the position of an item, you can click on to
search for it. This opens a search window where you can enter the name,
item type or category of an item.
Click on for a search result. The item will be displayed in

the list.
Double-click on the item name in the list to open the corresponding direc-
tories in the item center, and the item will be highlighted.
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Click on for a preview of the selected item. The window will be ex-
tended by one tab to the right. The tab will contain the preview of your se-
lected item.
The appearance of the button changes when you click on it.
Click on again to hide the tab.
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When you have selected the item,

a selection box will appear from
which you can choose a line on the
grid. The item is displayed as a
bounding box which you can arbi-
trarily shift along the wall to suit
! your needs. The insertion dialog
box opens at the same time.
Click on the buttons on the outer

corners of the displayed bounding
box to define the insertion points
on the item. Our example shows
the corner at the back, bottom left.
Now move the mouse towards the

corner of the room to the left of the
window until the osnap (object cap-
ture) recognizes the corresponding
end point. Click on the left-hand
mouse key to confirm. The item is
now secured in the corner.
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Once you have fixed the item in

place, you can check and/or modify
1. the dimensions iusing the second
tab of the insertion dialog box.
The values can either be entered in

the value field with the lock secured
2. (1), or you can define the desired
dimension on the drawing by captur-
ing a point with the lock open (2). In
this case, the bounding box will
automatically adjust to the outer di-
mension defined. Click on the but-
tons to open and close the lock.
Check the outer dimensions of the

item, H/W/D 725/1200/570.
Then click on to insert the item.
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Click on the button “Isometric view south-east” to switch to the isomet-

ric view so that you have a better overview of the room situation. Now you
can insert the sink unit.
Name: U_1B_1DT
Type: Vario
Folder:imos Möbel / Kueche /

Unterschrank
Dimensions(H/W/D):
725/1200/570
Select the kitchen sink unit

“U_1B_1DT " from the item cen-
ter.
Select a line on the Carrer@ grid

1. from the selection box.
Now use the buttons to position

the insertion point of the item in
the back bottom right-hand cor-
ner (1).
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Now move the mouse towards

the grid point that is 600 mm
from the corner of the room.
Note:
Picking the end point is easier if

you use the function “Zoom win-
dow” .
Click on to confirm the

insertion dialog, and the item will
be inserted.
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3.2.2 Positioning items next to other items
Name: U_1SK_1ET
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel/ Kueche /

Unterschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
720/600/570
Next, select kitchen base unit

“U_1SK_1ET”.
“Please select item: select ob-

ject” will appear in the com-
1. mand line.
Click the pickbox on sink unit

“U_1B_1DT”, which you have
just inserted. Use the needles
to determine the relative posi-
2. tion to the selected item. Click
on the left needle (1) to insert
the item on the left. “Distance
1” (2) defines a distance rela-
tive to the reference point you
have just selected. In this ex-
ample, leave it at “0”.
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3.
Finally, move to the third folder card-
tab and check the item dimensions
H/W/D 725/600/570 (3)
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Click on to confirm the insertion dialog, and the item will be inserted.
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Name: OK_RF_2300_I
Type: Purchased part
Folder: Kaufteile / Küche / E-Geräte

/ Kühlautomat / Ariston
Dimensions (H/W/D):
1444/543/550
Select “OK_RF_2300_I " as the

next item. This is a purchased part,
and is found in the directory: imos
1.
objects / Purchased parts / Kitchen
/ Electrical appliances.
2.
“Please select object, select item”
will appear in the command line.
Use the pickbox to click on the last
item inserted, and define the direc-
tion of connection as “left”.
You will see that the front edges of
the two items are now flush with
each other; the refrigerator pro-
trudes at the back.
However, in this example we want
the refrigerator to stand flush with
the back of the item. Click on the
rear needle (1), and then on the left
needle (2). The refrigerator will now
be flush with the back edge of the
other item.
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3.
Because a height grid

is active in this exam-
ple but the refrigerator
is to stand on the
floor, in the second
tab (3) the item has to
4. be given a Z-offset of
“-150” mm (4).
Now switch to the third

tab and check the item
dimensions. The val-
ues given in the illus-
tration at the side ap-
ply to height, width
and depth.
Click on to con-
firm the entry dialog,
and the item will be
inserted.
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Name: H_CARGO
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel / Kueche /

Hochschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D): 1910/600/560
Next, select the kitchen tall unit

“H_CARGO “.
1.

will appear in the command line
Use the refrigerator you have just

inserted as the reference item, and
define left (1) as the connection di-
rection.
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2.
In the second tab (2), click on the
rear needle (3). The backs of the
3.
two items are now flush with each
other. You will also need a vertical
offset of +150 mm (4), as the refrig-
erator is placed directly on the floor,
but the remaining items will be put
4.
on a plinth frame.
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Now move on to the third

tab and check the item di-
mensions H/W/D
2080/500/600

insertion dialog, and the
item will be inserted.
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Name: W_1Klappe
Type: Vario

Wandschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
580/600/325
1. Now insert the kitchen wall unit

“W_1Klappe”.
“Please select object, select

item” will appear in the com-
mand line.
2.
Use the tall unit just inserted as
the reference item, and in the
first tab (1), define right as the
direction of connection. The
bounding box for the wall unit
will appear at the bottom on the
right, next to the tall unit.
3.
5. 4. Now move on to the second

tab of the insertion dialog (3)
and click on the rear needle (4)
and then on the top needle (5).
The bounding box will now ap-
pear on the top right at the
back.
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6. Now move on to the third tab

(6) and enter 695 mm as the
width (7). The height is 350
mm, and the depth 320 mm.
7.
Click on to confirm the in-

sertion dialog, and the item will
be inserted.
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Name: W_1ET
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel / Kueche

/ Wandschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
750/600/320
Select kitchen wall unit

“W_1ET”.
1. “Please select object, select

mand line.
2. Use wall unit “WT”, which you

just inserted, as the reference
point, and in the first tab (1),
define right as the direction of
connection (2). The bounding
box for the wall unit will now
appear to the right of the wall
unit.
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Move on to the second tab of

the insertion dialog box (3),
3.
and click on the top needle
(4). The bounding box will
4. now appear at the top on the
right.
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5.
Now move on to the third tab
6. (5). Enter 750 mm for the
height (6), and 600 mm for
the width (7). The depth re-
7. mains unchanged at 320
mm.

insertion dialog, and the item
will be inserted.
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Name: W_1DT
Type: Vario

Wandschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
950/1200/320
1.
Now select kitchen wall unit

“W_1DT “.

2.
Use wall unit “W_1ET” as your

reference, and in the first tab (1),
connection (2). The bounding box
for the wall unit will appear to the
right of the wall unit “W_1ET”.
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3.
Move on to the second tab of the
insertion dialog box (3) and click
on the bottom needle (4). The
bounding box will now appear on
the right at the bottom.
4.
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5.
6.
Now move on to the third tab

(5), and enter 950 mm as the
height (6). The width is 1200
mm, the depth 320 mm.

sertion dialog, and the item will
be inserted.
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Name: W_1ET
Type: Vario

Wandschrank
1. Now select kitchen wall unit

“W_1ET “.

2. will appear in the command line.
Use wall unit “W_1DT” as your ref-

erence, and in the first tab (1), de-
fine right as the direction of connec-
tion (2). The bounding box for the
wall unit will appear to the right of
wall unit “W_1DT”.
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3.
Move on to the second tab of the

insertion dialog box (3) and click on
the bottom needle (4). The bound-
ing box will now appear on the right
at the bottom.
4.
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5.
6. Now move on to the third

tab (5) and enter 950 mm
as the height (6). Check
the width and depth, W/D
600/320 mm (7).
7.
8.
Click on to con-
firm the insertion dialog,
and the item will be in-
serted.
As you will now see in the drawing, the door of the last unit you inserted,
„W_1ET“, is hinged on the left (8).
However, this has to be changed so that the cupboard can be opened.
Instructions on how to change the hinged side will be given when all the
units, contiguous parts and purchased components have been inserted.
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Inserting additional items
Now you need to insert five more base units from the imos/ Vario & Angolo
/ Kitchen / Base unit folder in the room situation.
Name: U_2SK_1DT
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel/ Kueche /

Wandschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
720/1200/570
1. Now select kitchen base unit

“U_2SK_1DT”.
“Please select object, select

2.
mand line.
Now take base unit

“U_ECK_RECHTS” as the ref-
erence, and in the first tab (1),
connection (2). The bounding
box of the cupboard will appear
at bottom right, next to the base
unit.
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3.
Now move on to the second tab

of the insert dialog (3) and click
on the bottom needle (4). The
4.
bounding box will now appear at
the bottom right.
Now move on to the third tab and

check the item dimensions H/W/D
725/1200/570.

sertion dialog, and the item will be
inserted.
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Name: U_1SK_1ET
Type: Vario

Wandschrank
Dimensions (H/W/D):
725/600/560
In the next stage, select kitchen

1. base unit “U_1SK_1ET “.

2.
Now use base unit “U_2SK_1DT”
as the reference, and in the first
tab (1), define right as the direction
of connection (2). The bounding
box for the cupboard will now ap-
pear at bottom right, next to the
base unit.
3. Now move on to the second tab of

the insertion dialog (3), and click
on the lower needle (4). The
bounding box will now appear at
the bottom on the right.
4.
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Now move on to the third

card and open the lock for
the width (5). The height
and depth remain the
5. same at 725 and 570
mm.
Move the mouse over the

screen and you will see
how the width of the base
unit changes.
6.
Note:
For greater clarity, use

“Zoom window” to
enlarge the desired sec-
tion.
Use osnap (object cap-

ture) to capture the end
point (6) of the grid in the
corner.
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When you have captured

the end point, check the
item width on the third
tab.
A value of 600 mm for the
! width must be entered in
the gray shaded field.
Click on to con-
firm your entries, and the
item will be inserted.
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Name: U_4SK
Type: Vario
Folder: imos Vario and Angolo /

Kitchen / Wall unit
Select base unit „U_4SK“ from the

item center.
Use the pickbox to select a line of

the Carrer@ grid. Using the buttons,
put the insertion point for the item in
1. the back bottom right-hand corner
(1).
Now move the mouse cursor to the

inner corner of the room until osnap
(object capture) identifies the end
point of the grid.
Note:
Use the zoom function to make it

easier to pick the end point.
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The insertion dialog automatically

moves on to the second tab.
Use the pre-set values H/W/D

725/450/ 570.
Now go back to the second tab and

enter 20 mm as Distance 2, so that
the unit is offset 20 mm from the
corner of the room.
Click on to confirm the dialog

and the item will be inserted.
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Name: U_HERD
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel / Kueche / Un-

terschrank

“U_HERD”.
1.
2. Use the last base unit inserted,

„U_4SK“, as the reference point,
and in the first tab (1), define right
as the direction of connection (2).
The bounding box will now appear
at the bottom right, next to the base
unit.
Click on to confirm the dialog

when you have checked the dimen-
sions, H/W/D 725/600/570 mm, and
the item will be inserted.
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Name: U_4SK
Type: Vario
Folder: Imos Möbel / Kueche / Un-

terschrank
1.
“U_4SK “.
2. “Please select object, select item”

Use the base unit “U_HERD " as

the reference, and in the first tab
(1), define right as the direction of
connection (2). The bounding box
for the unit will appear at the bottom
right, next to the base unit.
Check the item dimensions on the

third tab, H/W/D 725/450/570 mm,
and click on to confirm the in-
sertion dialog.
The item will be inserted.
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3.2.3 Saving a room set as an order
You will now save your designed kitchen as an order.
In the “System” menu, go to “Save order”. This will open the window with
the order details.
The order header data will be stipulated in this window:
In our example, enter order number “IM_Küche”.
The order number is the unique identification of the order, and is used in
the allocation of drawings, item lists, and NC programs.
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Enter your name in the field titled “Name of Employee”.
Click on to confirm your entry.
Note:
The imos order number may be made up of letters and/or numbers. Al-
though you can use an order name consisting of more than 8 characters,
only the first 8 characters will appear in printouts of cut lists and in the
generation of NC files. Some industry programs and the post-processors
for NC generation work in DOS mode.
Difference between saving in AutoCAD and in imos
If the AutoCAD command “Save” is entered in the command line, then this
will simply save a DWG, an FXF and a WMF.
The database information for imos that is saved in files ending in DBF is
missing.
If a design is simply saved as a DWG, no additional information can be

saved. This means that when the drawing is opened again, it will not be
possible to see what components the object contains.
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Four files are saved when you save an imos order: one with the order
name and the file extension *.fxf, which contains all the construction infor-
mation for imos; one with the order name and the file extension *.dwg,
which contains all the additional AutoCad drawings; one with the order
number and the file extension *.wmf, which has a preview of the order,
and one with the order number and file extension *.dbf, in which any
amended versions of the order are saved. These files are all saved in the
folder “...imos\ imorder\ order name“.
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3.2.4 Inserting components
You now want to insert three filler panels in the kitchen. One will fill the
gap between the two units U_ECK_RECHTS and U_1B_1DT inserted
first, and the other two will form the wall connection between the W_1ET
top unit and the U_1SK_1ET base unit. Insert the filler panel between the
base units U_ECK_RECHTS and U_1B_1DT first.
To do this, in drawing view change to top view by clicking on and zoom

to the base units U_ECK_RECHTS and U_1B_1DT.
In the view at the side, the gap be-

tween the base units is marked by
the ellipse.
Because the gap between the two

units is too small for a filler panel,
the first step is to change the item
dimensions of the sink base unit.
Click on to return to the isometric view.
Then change to the “Details” folder card in the Manager and click on “Se-
lect Article” .
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Select the sink base unit as shown in the following picture. Click on the
right mouse key to confirm your choice.
The list of elements now contains only the sink base unit U_1B_1DT.
In the properties window, open

the “Dimensions” directory by
clicking on the in front of the
name of the directory.
Highlight the line with the width

of the item, and double-click on
the field with the width meas-
urement.
Enter “1150mm” as the width of

the item, and click on Return to
confirm.
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The item will now be reconstructed in the drawing with the specified width
of 1150 mm.
Select the Manager tab “Insert”

(1) to insert the filler panel, then
insert “individual parts” (2).
2.
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Click on the “Filler” link (3)

because you want to insert a
filler panel.
3.
You can also get to the same

place by going to the “Insert”
menu, then the “Single Part”
submenu, and selecting the
item “Filler…”.
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This now opens the Element

Manager, where you can se-
lect the construction princi-
ples for the filler panel.
Select
“KP_BLENDE_
4. Rechts_E00mm“ in the folder
Blenden/ IMOS- Blen-
den/Blenden als Einzelteile
(4), and click on the green
check mark to con-
firm.
You will now be asked in the command line at the bottom of the screen to
select a reference part for the filler panel.
Use the pickbox to pick a unique edge for the right outer side of the sink
base unit U_1B_1DT (1).
Note:
It is a good idea to enlarge the view in this case.
When you have selected the cabinet side, the filler panel will automatically
be inserted in the drawing. The structural properties for the filler panel are
highlighted in the construction principle, and will be viewed again at a later
point.
1.
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The top section of the kitchen is marked by a circle in the next picture to
show where it is.
The units W_1ET and U_1SK_1ET have been fitted exactly, leaving no
gap at all to the wall. In order to construct the filler panels for the wall con-
nections, the next thing to do is to change the item dimensions using the
imos Manager.
In the Manager, switch to the

“Details” tab and click on “Se-
lect Article” .
Then select the W_1ET top unit as it is shown in the following picture.
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Confirm your choice by right-clicking the mouse or press “Return”.
Now, only the W_1ET wall unit is shown in the list of elements.
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In the properties window, open

the “Dimensions” directory by
clicking on the in front of the
name of the directory.
Highlight the line with the width

of the item, and double-click on
the field with the width meas-
urement.
Enter “550 mm” as the width of

the item, and click on “Return”
to confirm.
The item will now be reconstructed in the drawing with a 50 mm gap to the
wall.
Repeat the process for the U_1SK_1ET base unit, which is shown in the
following illustration.
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Now construct the filler panel for the wall connection of the W_1ET wall
unit.
In the imos Manager “Insert” (1)

tab, select the “individual parts”
1. link (2) and click on the “Filler”
link to select it from the single
part construction page.
2.
You can also get to the

same place by going to the
“Insert” menu, then the
“Single Part” submenu, and
selecting the item “Filler…”.
This opens the dialog box where you can select the filler construction prin-
ciple.
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1. Select the principle “KP_BLENDE_Rechts_E00mm” from the folder

“Blenden\ IMOS Blenden/Blenden als Einzelteile”.
2. Move on to the second tab titled “Construction” and enter “50 mm” for
the width of the filler panel. It will now fit exactly in the space between
the top unit and the wall.
3. Check the other settings to make sure that they match the values in the
illustration.
4. Click on the green check mark to confirm the settings and

your selection.
You will now be asked in the command line at the bottom of the screen to
select a reference part for the filler panel.
Use the pickbox to pick a unique edge for the right outer side of the
W_1ET wall unit, as shown in the following illustration.
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Note:
Here too it is advisable to enlarge

the view.
The filler panel will now be shown in

the drawing.
Repeat the procedure for the filler

panel for the US base unit.
Note:
To construct the filler for the base

unit, move to “Isometric view south-
west” to make it easier to pick
the edge of the unit.
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This filler panel will also be illus-

trated when you have picked the
edge:
3.2.5 Inserting contiguous parts
In imos, base, work surface, light valence and top valence are known as
“contiguous parts”.
In this section, you will be inserting and separating contiguous items and
putting filler panels in the construction.
To do so, go to the “Insert” tab and click on “Create a list of articles”. You
can also get to this function using the “Insert” menu and “Contiguous
parts”.
!
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Highlight the base units from

beside the refrigerator into
the corner to the right of the
window. When you have
highlighted all the items,
right-click to confirm.
3. Note:
2.
4. The items must be high-
1.
5. lighted from left to right.
Then click on the Manager tab “work surface" under “Insert”. You will also
find this command under the “Insert” menu, submenu “Contiguous parts”.
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This opens the dialog box where you can determine the settings for the
worktop.
1. Move on to the dialog box on the second tab titled “Construction”, and
enter the following measurements for the offsets:
Front: “-40” mm Back: “0” mm

Right: “-50” mm Left: “0” mm
2. Check the other settings against the illustration, and click on the green
check mark to confirm.
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The worktop will now appear in the drawing. You also want to put a base
beneath the same units. To do so, click on “base” under the Manager tab
“Insert”. This function is also available under the “Insert” menu, submenu
“Contiguous parts” and the command “Base”.
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This opens the dialog box where you can determine the settings for the
base.
1. Move on to the dialog box on the second tab titled “Construction”,

and enter the following measurements for the offsets:
Front: “20” mm Back: “0” mm

Right: “-50” mm Left: “0” mm
2. Check the other figures and adjust them to those shown in the illus-
tration if necessary.
3. Click on the green check mark to confirm.
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A worktop is required for the three base units that are standing separately
against the other wall. The worktop is to protrude evenly along the front
and by 20 mm at the side.
The three base units are shown again in the following illustration for
greater clarity.
Click again on the “Create a

list of articles" under “Con-
tiguous parts” and highlight
base units “U_HERD”,
“U_4SK” and “U_4SK”, again
moving from left to right. Right-
click to confirm when you have
highlighted everything.
1.
2.
3.
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Then, please click on “work

surface" under the same item.
Then go to the imos worktops

folder and select worktop „A-
PLATTE 2111_
Ue40mm_LR20mm”, clicking
on the green check mark
to confirm. The work
surface will be inserted in the
desired position.
Now you want to fit a base be-

neath these units. Click on
“base" under “Contiguous
parts”.
For these units, select base „

SO_KASTEN_1111_H150mm“,
and click on OK to exit the dia-
log box .
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Now we’ll put the same base underneath the H_Cargo tall unit on the left
of the kitchen.
Under “Contiguous parts”,

click on “Create a list of arti-
cles" and highlight base unit
“H_Cargo”. Right-click to con-
firm.
Then, please click on “Base“

under the same item.
Re-select base
“SO_KASTEN_1111_H150mm“
and click on the green check
mark to exit the dialog.
This will give you the following

picture.
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3.2.6 Modifying cornices
To construct the cornices, set up a

new article list and highlight the
units “H_Cargo”, “W1_Klappe” and
3. “W_1ET” from left to right.
2.
1.
Now, on the Manager page “Insert”, click on “crown molding”. You will find
the same command under the “Insert” menu by selecting “Crown Mold-
ing" from the “Contiguous parts” submenu.
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On the Manager page “Insert”, click on “crown molding” and select

“KRANZLEISTE_1101_Ue40mm” (1) from the dialog box.
2.
3.
1.
2. In the first folder, left-click the mouse to deactivate the strip shown in
red on the right.
The preview will be shown in broken lines, and the part definition in the
“right” field is no longer active; no components will be generated here now.
3. Now change the transition from “miter” to “long” by clicking once on the
connection point.
You will now see in the preview that the cornice runs along the front.
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4.
5.
4. Now enter the following projections in the “Construction” folder: under

“Front” enter “-40”, under “Right” enter “0”, and for “left” enter “-20”.
5. Click on the green check mark to add the cornice to the se-
lected items.
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In the next stage, construct a cronice on the wall units “W_1DT” and
“W_1ET”.
!
Select the item “Create a List of
artiles” from the Manager tab “In-
sert”.
Highlight the “W_1DT” and “W_1ET” units from left to right. Right-click on
the mouse to confirm.
2.
1.
Now click on “crown molding” in the Manager tab “Insert” to open the dia-
log box for cornice settings.
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1.
1. Select “KRANZLEISTE_1101_Ue40mm” from the folder “imos Kranz-

leisten”.
2. Leave the settings on the first tab as they are, as shown in the above il-
lustration.
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Move on to the second tab to determine the values for the insets.
1.
2.
1. Convert the insets to the values shown in the illustration.
2. Click on the button with the green check mark to confirm.
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As you can see from the full view of the kitchen, there is still no lighting
valance under the units “W_1ET”, “W_1DT” and “W_1ET”.
Create a new item list with these units, select “Licht-

leiste_1000_E20mm_H050mm”, offset by 50 mm on the right, and click on
the green check mark to confirm:
3.
From the Manager tab “Insert”,
select the command “Create a
2.
List of article” again and highlight
the units “W_1ET”, “W_1DT”,
and “W_1ET” from left to right.
Then select “valance” for the
contiguous parts.
1.
From the available lighting val-

ance principles select „Licht-
leiste_1000_E20mm_H050mm“”
from the folder “imos Lichtleis-
ten”.
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Move on to the second tab, and set a 50 mm offset on the right side by en-
tering “-50 mm” in the “Right” field.
Confirm your settings by clicking on the green check mark , and

the lighting valance will appear in the construction
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The construction of the contiguous parts is now complete.
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3.2.7 Inserting purchased parts
After the contiguous parts, you will now insert purchased parts such as a
built-in oven, glass-ceramic stovetop, extractor hood and sink.
There is a separate directory for purchased parts in the parts center. The
dialog box for inserting purchased parts is the same as the one for other
imos items, but with purchased parts you can also select the base point of
the DWG file as the insertion point. You will find more detailed descriptions
of this in the imos online help.
Note:
To make it easier to pick the insertion point, enlarge the view of the
“U_HERD” base unit and use the “Hide” button to conceal the covered
lines.
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Choose your built-in oven from the specified folder, and click on the green
check mark to confirm your choice.
Name: HE_25065
Folder: Kaufteil / Kueche / E- Gerä-

te / Herde / Siemens
When you have confirmed your

choice of oven by clicking on the
button with the green check mark
, press “Return” to start the
insertion dialog.
! On the first tab, click on the “Base
point” button to position the
oven using the base point in the
DWG files.
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You will be asked to choose

an insertion point for the
oven. Pick the point at the
top front left of the construc-
tion base of the U_HERD
base unit.
Enter the external dimensions

of the oven on the second
tab; they are based on the in-
terior dimensions of the com-
partment that will house the
oven.
Enter 595 / 562 / 560 mm for

the height / width / depth.
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When you have clicked on the green check mark to confirm your
entries, the oven will appear in the drawings.
Name: CK_604_IX
Folder: Kaufteil / Kueche / E- Gerä-

te/ Kochfeld / Indesit
Dimensions (H/W/D): 5,5/590/560
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When you have confirmed your

choice of glass-ceramic stovetop by
clicking on the button with the green
check mark , press “Re-
turn” to start the insertion dialog.
On the first tab, click on the “Base

point” button to position the
glass-ceramic stovetop using the
base point of the DWG file.
The glass-ceramic stovetop is positioned with the help of point filters.
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With point filters you can filter out individual part coordinates from existing
coordinates. Thus, for instance, you can position the glass-ceramic stove-
top centrally over the worktop even if the precise insertion point is un-
known.
You can enter the point filters directly in

the command line or select them from a
context menu.
To open the context menu, press “Shift”

and right-click the mouse at the same
time.
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Enter “.x" in the command line, and press “Return” to confirm the entry.
Now pick the center point of the worktop on the x axis as shown in the fol-
lowing illustration.
Now enter “.y" in the command line, and press “Return” once more to
confirm.
Select the center point of the worktop on the y axis as shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
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Now all you have to do to insert the glass-ceramic stovetop is to enter a z

coordinate.
Enter “.z” in the command line, and press “Return” to confirm the entry.
Pick the same point that you selected for the y coordinate.
In the insertion dialog, enter the

stovetop dimensions on the second
tab: H/W/D 5.5/ 590/ 560 mm.
Click on the button with the green

check mark to close the insertion
dialog and insert the glass-ceramic
stovetop.
Confirm with the green check mark to insert the stovetop in the
drawing.
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Name: Abzugshaube_04
Folder: Kaufteil / Kueche / Ab-

zugshauben
Dimensions (H/W/D):
1150/1000/400
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Confirm your choice of extractor hood by clicking on the button with the
green check mark .
A pickbox will appear in the drawing, and you will be asked to select an
object.
Pick the room wall as shown in the above illustration.
The extractor hood will now appear as a bounding box in the drawing,
which you can move along the wall as well as up and down.
The height is shown as a dimension in the drawing.
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On the first tab of the insertion dialog,

click on the “Base point” button to in-
sert the extractor hood using the base
point of the DWG.
Now click on the “Height grid” button

to create a new height grid to insert
the extractor hood.
This opens the dialog box in which you can create, change, and select
grids.
1. Click on the “New” button to create a new height grid.
2. Call the new grid “Extractor hood” by double-clicking on the text field
and entering the name.
3. Enter “1650 mm” for the height of the grid.
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4. Click to activate the option field; a check mark will appear when it is ac-
tive.
5. Click on the button with the green check mark to return to the
insertion dialog.
In the drawing, pick the center

point of the back edge of the
worktop as the insertion point for
the extractor hood. This point
now gives the position of the ex-
tractor hood on the x and y axes.
The height grid sets the height of
the hood at 1650 mm.
Check the dimensions of the ex-

tractor hood on the second tab.
H/W/D 1150/1000/400 mm
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Use the button with the green check mark to confirm the settings
and include the extractor hood in the drawing.
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To insert the sink, enlarge the view of the base unit “U_1B_1DT”. Click on
the “Hide” button so the covered lines are not displayed.
Name: Spuele22
Folder: Kaufteil / Kueche / Spülen
Dimensions(H/W/D):
165/1100/435
Click on the button with the green

! check mark to confirm
your choice of sink.
The command line will ask you to

select an object.
Select base unit “U_1B_1DT” as
the reference by clicking on the unit
with the pickbox.
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On the first tab, select “top” (1) as

the direction of connection and enter
“-140 mm” for “Distance 1”.
1. Move on to the second tab.
On the second tab, select the right

front corner (2) as the reference
point by clicking on the right needle
first, and then on the front one.
2. Enter the following figures for the

distances:
Distance 1 “75” mm
Distance 2 “30” mm
Then move on to the third tab to set

the sink dimensions.
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You can enter the outer dimensions

of the sink on the third tab.
Enter 330 / 1000 / 510 mm for the

height / width/ depth.
Click on the green check mark for the sink to appear in the draw-
ing.
Act by the same way for the tap.
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The kitchen now looks like this:
Now save the kitchen and the purchased parts as an order. To do so, se-
lect “Save As …” in the “System” menu.
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This opens the order data window with the order information entered when
it was first saved.
Click on the button with the green check mark to confirm the set-
tings and save the order.
You will now see an information window telling you that an order of this
name already exists. Click on to overwrite the current order and
return to construction.
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3.2.8 Questions for clarification / Is everything clear?
1. What are the three possible ways to position an item?
2. What is the significance of using the base point when you are inserting
purchased parts?
3. In what sequence do items need to be recorded to incorporate con-

tiguous parts?
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3.3 Manager I
Aim:
In this section you will find out how to:
• temporarily change the hinged side on doors

• temporarily process components
• temporarily move edges.
You will see the possibilities for modification in the processing methods
window in the Manager menu item “Details”. The possibilities of the proc-
essing methods vary, depending on whether you have selected an item or
a component.
3.3.1 Changing the hinged side

2.
To modify the hinged side of
the door, go to the imos Man-
ager and click on the “Details”
folder (1), and then on the third
button from the left, “Select Ar-
ticle” (2).
3.
In the pickbox that is now dis-

played, highlight the inserted
item W_1ET (3).
To confirm your choice, right-

click the mouse or press “Re-
turn”.
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From the Manager window with

the modification methods, select
“Modify selected article” by dou-
ble-clicking the left mouse key
(4).
4.
This opens the Vario dialog box in which the article W_1ET was con-
structed.
1.
2.
3.
To change the hinged side, in the first folder (1) change the selection from
“Default” to “Right" (2) and confirm it by clicking on the green check mark
(3).
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Click on “No" (4) in the query win-

dow. This means that your change
4. will only be temporary, and you will
not change the master data.
The door will now appear correctly

in the drawing.
Repeat this process for the base

unit “U_1SK_1ET”, which is on the
right beneath the window.
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The hinged sides of the doors will now be displayed correctly:
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3.3.2 Separating components
You will now split the worktop on the sink unit, as shown in the illustration
below.
Note:
Switch to top view and use “Zoom window” to zoom in to the point
in the construction where the split will be made; this will give you a better
view.
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Proceed as follows:
1. In the imos Manager, go to the “Details” menu and click on “Select

Part" .
2. Now select the worktop in the drawing and right-click to confirm your
choice.
1. In the bottom window of

the “Methods” tab, select
“...with Selection of Cut-
ting Line” (3) from the
“Split” folder. The splitting
lines will be shown in red.
3.
You will be asked to se-

lect a splitting line. Select
the line that goes from
the inner corner of the
worktop towards the win-
4.
dow (4).
Selecting the splitting line

opens a dialog box where
you can choose the split-
ting principle.
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5.
Select the principle “Rechts_mit_Fase_20 mm” (5), and click on the

green check mark to confirm.
6.
The drawing now contains a preview of the selected splitting principle.

Click on (6) to select any other principles if required.
This will then open the selection window with the splitting principles.
If the preview matches the requirements, confirm the settings by clicking

on the button with the green check mark .
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The top view of the worktop now looks like this:
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3.3.3 Transferring AutoCAD elements ...
It is possible to incorporate the required cutouts in the components for the

inclusion of purchased parts.
Because most purchased parts consist of a number of polylines, the first

thing to do is to separate the polylines. This is achieved using the “Ex-
plode” button in the AutoCAD toolbox “Modify”.
You will now incorporate a cutout for the sink in the worktop.
Click on the “Explode” button

and select the sink polyline
1.
(1).
Double-click the right mouse

key or press “Return” to con-
firm.
Then go to the “Details” tab

2. and click on the “Select Part”
button to select the work-
top (2) where you want the
sink cutout to go.
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In the imos Manager, go to the

“Details” menu and select the
processing command “Polyline
as cutout” from the “Transfer
AutoCAD Element” folder by
double-clicking on it.
You will now be asked to select a polyline. Pick the red polyline (3), and
right-click to confirm your choice.
3.
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1.
2.
3.
The dialog for the cutout settings will now appear on the left.
1. Select “Through Hole” from the settings.
2. The inner contour must be closed.
3. Select “PRF_00” as the profile. This profile ensures that the edges of
the cutout are straight.
4. Click on the button with the green check mark to complete the
settings.
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You need to select a different display mode if you want to view the cutout
in the worktop.
1. First, go to the “Details” menu in

the Manager folder and click on
“To parent level” (1).
The entire component group of

the worktop will now be selected
in the element list, i.e. both
parts. You can now change the
display mode in the Manager
properties window.
Double-click on the field Visuali-
zation. Enter “6" and press “Re-
turn” to confirm (2).
The worktop will now be dis-
played in the highest visualiza-
tion level; the original level will
be maintained for the other
items.
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3.3.4 Moving an edge
The filler panel fitted between the base units “U_1B_1DT” and
“U_ECK_RECHTS” is too wide and needs to be modified.
1.
In the “Details” menu in the Man-
ager, click on the “Select edges”
button (1).
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Select the long vertical

edge of the filler panel that
2. protrudes into the base unit
U_ECK_RECHTS (2).
Right-click or press Return

to confirm your choice.
Open the “Move functions”

folder in the modification
methods window.
Select “Move” (3).
3.
The dialog for setting the

move will appear at the
right of the screen. Enter
19 mm as the value for the
move (4). Pressing “Re-
turn” will change the draw-
ing, but you will still be in
4. the dialog box.
To leave the dialog box,

click on the green check
mark .
The filler panel will now be the correct size.
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Save the kitchen again as an order by selecting the command “Save As

…” in the “System” menu.
Leave the entries in the order data window unchanged, and click on the
green check mark .
A message will appear telling you that an order directory of this name al-
ready exists.
Click on to overwrite the existing order.
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1. How can the structure of an inserted article (e.g. Vario) be changed?
2. On which level do you have to highlight a worktop, for instance, using

the Manager in order to split it? (Article, component or edge level?)
3. How can you change the dimensions of a single part (e.g. filler pan-
els)?
4. How can you apply the cutout of a sink, for instance, to a component?
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3.4 Rendering
Goal:
In this section you will learn how to:
• allocate textures to components for rendering

• render an order photographically.
3.4.1 How imos material allocation works
In imos, it is possible to represent materials, surfaces and profiles photo-

realistically.
When rendering, ensure that surfaces and profiles are displayed in the
visualization, as they will not be rendered otherwise. Rendering principles
for materials will be displayed only if no coating is applied. Surfaces will be
displayed during rendering only if the components are allocated coatings
with render principles.
Rendering only displays objects that are set in the current visualiza-
tion mode. The settings in mode 5 are suitable for rendering.
3.4.2 Rendering
To render the training example, go to “imos-Vis” in the menu bar and

open “imos Material Assignment”.
imos allocates the rendering principles in the data to the individual com-
ponents.
The window with the rendering dialog box will then appear.
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1.
2.
1. For a photo-realistic display, select the render style Photo real.
2. Click on “Render” to render the drawing.
The kitchen will now be displayed photo-realistically.
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4 Construction
Goal:
In this chapter you will:
• construct a Vario,
• get to know the Vario dialog functions, and
• change components using the Manager.
During the course of this chapter, you will construct the media cabinet
shown below, change construction principles to suit requirements, and se-
lect materials.
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4.1 Setting up a new Vario
Goal:
In this section you will:
• construct a Vario.
To construct a new item in the Vario dialog, begin by opening the item
center using “Vario, Angolo or purchased parts” on the “Insert” folder un-
der the imos Manager, or “Insert” and menu item “Article”.
This opens the window for the article center:
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2.
1.
Now click on the “Create new” button (1) and then select “Vario” (2).
This opens the Vario dialog window.
4.
3.
Note:
Click on the button to maximize the window.

The Vario dialog consists of a construction window (3), where you will see
a preview of the construction from the front, and five different tabs (4) with
which the construction details are specified.
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4.1.1 “Carcas, door, backpanel” tab
This folder allocates various components to the Vario. The active compo-
nents are highlighted in yellow.
3.
4.
2.
5.
1.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1. Please enter these values in the fields for the height, width and depth:
H/W/D 700/1400/500.
2. Click on the “Zoom all" button if you are unable to see the field in
light red properly.
3. On the first tab, you allocate components to the carcase. Select a

top/bottom shelf for the Vario, followed by the sides and the back
panel by clicking on the options fields to the left of the buttons. When
you have activated the components, the names of the construction
principles appear in the text field to the right of the buttons if these
have been pre-set in the visualization principle.
4. For the top shelf, select the construction principle (CP)

„KP_OBE_DBL_E00mm“.
5. For the bottom shelf, select CP „KP_UBE_DBL_E00mm”.
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Click on the CP buttons to open the Element Managers, and you can se-
lect the desired CP.
6. Click on the button and select „KP_AS_2000_LR“ for the left

side of the media cabinet. It is in the „Korpusseiten\ IMOS Korpussei-
ten/mit Lochreihe“ folder. After making your selection, click on the but-
ton with the green check mark .
Information on CP names:
AS: Outer panel
2000: The edge with the number 2 has a profile.
LR: This outer panel has a line bore.
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7. Click on the button and select “KP_AS_2000_LR” for the right

side of the media cabinet, which you will find in the folder Korpus-
seiten\ IMOS Korpusseiten/mit Lochreihe“. When you have finished,
click on the button with the green check mark .
Information on the name of the CP:
AS: Outer panel
2000: The edge with the number 2 has a profile.
LR: This outer panel has a line bore.
8. The principle “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm" is preset for the back

panel.
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9. Left-click the mouse to activate the “Design parameters” options field,

then click on .
This opens the dialog for the design parameters principle:
This is where you define the settings for the joints on the fronts, the con-
struction of the base, and any toenotch.
Click on the principle “3 mm” in the list of existing principles, and exit the
dialog using the button with the green check mark .
You will now be back in the Vario dialog.
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4.1.2 “Division” tab
The second tab enables you to insert subdivisions, drawers, sub-Varios

and FXF in the cabinet.
Use Linear Division to enter the size of the individual zones in the subdivi-
sions.
You will find detailed information on the possible subdivisions and linear
division in the imos Online Help.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Move to the second tab.
2. Highlight “Division" in the list.
3. Select a horizontal for the linear division.
4. Enter “1:2:1" in the entry field and press “Return”. There will now be
three zones inside the cabinet. With a set overall width of 1400 mm,
the outer zones are now 350 mm wide, and the middle one is twice
that, i.e. 700 mm.
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5. Select “Partition" from the drop-down menu by clicking on on the

right and choosing the appropriate entry.
6. Now click on and select partition „KP_MS_DBL_E00mm“ as

the CP, which you will find in the folder “Mittelseiten/ IMOS Mittel-
seiten/nur Dübel”. After making your selection, click on the button with
the green check mark .
MS: Partition
E00: The partition is not offset against the sides
DBL: Only dowel set as connectors
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Now insert adjustable shelves in the various zones. To do so, first click on
the left zone of the cabinet (1).
2. 3.
4.
5.
1.
6.
2. Select “Division" again.
3. Highlight “Vertical” for adjustable shelves.
4. Enter “1:1:1" in the field for linear division to create three areas of the
same size, and press “Return” to confirm.
5. Select “Adjustable shelf" from the drop-down menu as the divider

type.
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6. Click on the button and select “KP_EB_E00mm" as the con-

struction principle, which you will find in the folder “Einlegeböden/imos
Einlegeböden”. After making your selection, click on the button with the
green check mark .
EB: Adjustable shelves
E00: The adjustable shelves are not offset against the sides
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Now define shelves that also use the “KP_EB_E00mm" construction prin-
ciple in the middle zone of the cabinet.
1. First, click on the middle zone.
2.
3.
4.
1.
5.
2. Select “Division" again.
3. For the linear division, enter “4{1}” to obtain four zones of the same
size. You can also enter “1:1:1:1” instead of “4{1}”.
Note:
The key combinations for “{“and “}” are Alt Caps and 7, and Alt Caps and
0.
4. The divider type is once again an adjustable shelf.
5. Use “KP_EB_E00mm "as the construction principle, as before.
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Now move to the first tab and acti-

vate the option field “Inherit Line-
boring“. The line bores of the outer
panels will then be accepted for the
partitions.
6.
Next you will allocate a door to the left zone.
2.
3.
5.
4.
1.
1. Click on the left zone.
2. Click on the button “Change to parent zone” to select the entire

left zone. The entire zone is active when both shelves are highlighted
in yellow.
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3. Activate the option field “Inherit Lineboring" to accept the line bores of
the outer panels for the partition in this zone.
4. Allocate a door to this zone. To do so, click on the option field to the
left of the button.
5. Select “KP_ETA_AS_GO_L" from the folder “Türen/ imos Türen/

Einzeltüren/ Standart Verbinder/ Aufschlagend/ Griff oben” as the con-
struction principle for this door. Click on the green check mark
to confirm your choice and return to the Vario dialog.
ETA: Single door overlay
AS: Outer panel
GO: Handle at the top
L: Left
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4.1.3 “Base” tab
The construction of base is determined in this tab. It is possible to choose

the settings for the installation of the base, the toe kick notches, the type
of base, and the adaptation of the zones.
1.
2.
3.
1. Select “Always” for the installation of the base by clicking on the in

the drop-down menu and selecting “Always” from the list.
2. Activate a contiguous base by clicking on “Separate base”. When a

contiguous base has been activated, a check mark appears in the op-
tion field next to the selection.
3. Use the button to get to the base selection window.
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Select “SO_KASTEN_1111_H80mm” from the folder “imos Sockel/

Sockelkästen/ Höhe 080mm”. Confirm by clicking on the button with the
green check mark .
You will then return to the Vario dialog.
SO_Kasten: Base FRAME

1111: Plinths are attached to all the sides of the frame.
H 80: The base frame is 80 mm high.
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4. The zone heights are to be adjusted using “Increase total height". Ei-
ther click on the active button with the preview, or select “Change
overall height” in the drop-down menu. You can find out more on this
subject from the imos Online Help.
5. Use the height of the base as it is given in the construction principles.

To do so, select “From CP" in the menu.
6. The base will now be displayed in the preview. The whole cabinet is
now 780 mm high, which you can check against the scale on the right
of the preview.
The specified height of 700 mm still applies to the carcass sides, but
without the base.
4.
5.
6.
Now all the cabinet needs are the shelves and the door in the right zone.
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1. How do you get to the Vario dialog to construct a new Vario?
2. What linear division needs to be entered for three equally spaced ad-
justable shelves?
3. How can the hinge side of the item be changed in the Vario dialog at a
later stage?
4. Name two of the three methods of defining the item height when install-
ing a base.
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4.2 Commands in the Vario dialog
Goal:
The aim of this section is to explain the commands:
• “Copy zone” and

• “Paste zone” to you.
4.2.1 Copying zones
2.
1.
3.
Because the zone on the right is to have the same principles as the zone
on the left, with the exception of the hinge side, you can copy the left zone
and insert it on the right.
1. Click on the left zone you want to copy.

2. Use the “Change to parent zone" button to activate the entire
zone.
3. Move the mouse to the left zone you want to copy, and right-click the
mouse. Select “Copy zone" from the menu that is displayed.
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4.2.2 Inserting zones
1. Now activate the right zone of the cabinet.
3.
1.
2.
2. Right-click the mouse to display the selection menu. This time, select
“Paste zone" to transfer the properties of the left zone into the one on
the right.
3. Now change the hinge side of the door in the right zone by changing
the “default” to “right“.
“Default” means that the hinge settings in the construction principle will
be adopted. Use “right” and “left”, and these settings will be ignored for
this Vario.
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4.3 Saving the Vario
Goal:
• save a Vario as an article.
The Vario has now been constructed and is ready to be saved.
To do this, click on the “Save” button to open the item center.
To save the Vario, start by creating

a new directory. Highlight the
“IMOS Objekte” directory and
right-click on the mouse. Choose
“New directory” from this selection
menu and enter “…Your company
name…” as the name.
Highlight the new directory and en-

ter “IMOS_MEDIA” as the name of
the new article. Click on the green
check mark to confirm.
You will then return to the Vario
dialog.
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To continue with the construction of the article, click on the green check
mark in the Vario dialog.
You will now see the selection box for inserting the article. Press “Return”
to confirm and start the insertion dialog (1).
The article will appear in the drawing as a bounding box.
The command line asks you to set an insertion point for the item. Left-click
on the mouse to capture the origin (0,0,0) of the coordinate system with
the osnap (object capture).
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Another tab will appear in the insertion dialog window. This tab specifies
the article dimensions. Check the dimensions for the height/width/depth
780/1400/500 and click on the green check mark to construct the
article in the drawing.
Close the item center by clicking on in the top right corner of the win-
dow.
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Visualization mode 4 must be set in order to display the interior elements

and connectors.
In manager, click on
the but-
ton on the left side of
the screen.
This opens the Visu
manager, where you
select level 4 from the
“Detail Level” on the
first tab. In order to set
the desired detail
stage, left-click the
mouse on the but-
ton and, still holding
down the mouse key,
move the cursor to the
desired position.
Click on
to save
the settings.
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Now the adjustable shelves and connectors for the article in the drawing
are displayed.
To hide the concealed lines, click on the “Hide” button . You will find this
button in the imos toolbox under “CAD functions”.
You will now see the following picture:
4.4 Creating previews
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Goal:
• create previews of existing artiles.
These images will be displayed in the item center on the “Details” tab.
A WMF file with the name of the article is required in the imos / SYS / Info
/ Vario folder before you can view a preview in the item center.
The preview will always be the picture that is currently on your screen.
Thus, for instance, the isometric view “Southeast” would be a suitable
preview. Click on “Hide” to conceal the hidden lines.
The media cabinet now looks like this:
Now open the item center by clicking on the “Article” button . You will
find this button in the imos “Construction” toolbox.
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The item center can also be opened using the Manager tab “Insert” by se-
lecting “Vario, Angolo or purchased parts”, or from “Article” in the “Insert”
menu.
In the item center dialog box, select the imos_MEDIA cabinet from the di-
rectory “…Your company name…” and click on the “Details on/off” button
(1). One more tab will be added on the right of the dialog box.
1.
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2.
To save the view as a preview, click on the “Select preview” button

(2) in the item center. You will be asked to select an object for the Vario
preview. Use the pickbox to select the article in the drawing.
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The selected view will now appear as the article preview on the “Details”
tab.
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4.5 Setting up and inserting a new contiguous

part
Goal:
• change, save and allocate a contiguous part.
The media cabinet cover is inserted as a contiguous part.
On the “Insert” tab of the

Manager, click on “Create a
list of articles” under “Con-
tiguous parts”.
Highlight the media cabinet

and right-click on the mouse
to confirm.
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Next, click on “Work surface”

in the Manager, and you will
see the dialog box with the
worktop settings.
Note:
It is not imperative that you save the following changes in the existing
worktop principles as a new principle.
You can temporarily adopt the changes by clicking on the green check
mark . The changed worktop will then be used on the item, but the
principle will not be changed in the master data.
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Proceed as follows in the dialog for the worktop settings:
First, create a new directory and

call it “…your company name…”.
Highlight “Arbeitsplatte”, then
right-click to select the command
“New directory” from the menu.
Call this new directory “…Your
company name…”, and press
“Return” to confirm.
2.
Highlight the principle “STAN-
DARD” and enter
1. "A_PLATTE_MEDIA” in the
“Principle” field (1).
Click on “Save” (2) to save

the new worktop. You have now
adopted the “STANDARD” set-
tings for the time being.
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You will now make a few more changes using the tabs so that the worktop
meets the requirements for the media cabinet.
1.
2.
You can add strips to the edges of the worktop using the “Strips” folder.
However, none are needed in this example.
1. Deactivate the strip at the back by clicking on the rear strip in the pre-
view.
2. The red lines will be displayed as broken lines, and the corresponding
component definition at the bottom will no longer be active (2); no strip
will be added to the edges.
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All you have to do on the “Construction” tab is to change the “Reveals”.
3.
3. Enter the values shown in the graphic. The representation on the right
provides a preview of the settings. Negative values mean the item pro-
trudes, while positive values mean it is inset.
The construction of the worktop is now complete. Now all you have to do
is select the correct component definition for the worktop (material, profile
and surface).
4.
4. On the “Panel” tab, click on the button.
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This opens the dialog window for component definition.
1.
2.
1. Highlight the component definition “STANDARD”.
2. Click on the button with the green check mark to return to the
worktop settings dialog.
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1. Transfer the newly created worktop principle into the “…your company
name…” folder. To do so, highlight the principle and, pressing on the
left mouse key, drag it into the folder. When it is highlighted in blue, the
principle has been moved and you can release the mouse key.
2. Click on the “Save” button to save the principle.
3. Click on to return to construction.
The worktop will appear in the drawing.
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4.6 Manager II
Goal:
• allocate a contour to an edge

• generate circular cutouts
• use the Manager to allocate material.
First, the visualization is adapted to represent the interior elements and

connectors of the media cabinet.
1.
1. In the Manager, click on the button on the left side of the

screen.
In the “Tools” menu you can get to this function using the item “Visu Man-
ager”.
This opens the Visu manager window.
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2.
2. Select mode 4 as the level of detail and click on .
The cabinet will now be displayed with its connectors and interior ele-
ments.
4.6.1 Allocating a contour to an edge
As you can see in the task for the media cabinet, the front edge of the
worktop is rounded. You will now allocate an existing contour to the edge,
using the properties window in Manager.
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In the “Details” tab of the Manager, click on “Select edges” in the top
row.
As shown below, select the front edge of the worktop and confirm your se-
lection by right-clicking the mouse or pressing “Return”.
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In the property window, the

current value of the “Con-
tour” property is set to “Self
defined”. Highlight the “Con-
tour” line and click on the
button to open the Contour
Editor.
Select the contour “KONTUR.Modern.Schreib” and click on to

confirm your choice. The new contour will be displayed in the drawing.
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4.6.2 Generating circular cutouts
In this section, you will use imos Manager to generate circular cutouts in
various components.
The media cabinet IMOS_MEDIA contains a number of cable outlets in the

back and in the shelves in the middle zone. To generate these circular
pockets, begin by drawing the circles in the appropriate positions using
AutoCAD.
To do so, switch to plan view by clicking on the “Top view” button.
1. Draw an auxiliary
line (1), 70 mm
long, starting in the
middle of the back
2. panel and running
towards the front of
the cabinet. The
diameter of the cir-
cle (2) is 50 mm,
and the center is
right at the end of
the auxiliary line.
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Click on the “Select Part” but-

ton on the “Details” tab of
the imos Manager.
Pick a unique edge of the

back panel.
Note:
The zoom function makes it

easier to pick the back panel.
The back panel will appear in the list of elements in the Manager.
A context menu will appear if

you now right-click the mouse
on the highlighted entry for the
back panel.
Select “Align UCS to Part” to
adjust the alignment of the
item to the user coordinates
system (UCS) in AutoCAD.
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Now click on the “Front view” button to switch to the front view.
1.
Draw the circles for the
cutouts in the back
panel. Draw another two
auxiliary lines (1) + (2)
as shown.
The dimensions are

given in the drawing.
Each circle is 50 mm in
2. diameter.
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To return the coordinates sys-

tem to the start position, go to
the “Tools” menu and select
“Return to WCS” from the
“Coordinates” submenu.
This will return the coordinates system to the start position.

Click on the “Isometric view southeast” button to display the following
view.
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You will now apply the circles you have drawn as cutouts.
1. Click on “Select Part” (1)

on the “Details” tab in the
Manage.
Select the adjustable shelves

for the middle zone of the
cabinet (2) by highlighting
three shelves in succession.
Right-click the mouse to con-
firm.
2.
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It is possible to generate the cutouts of the shelves in one process, if you

filter out the shelves from the entire item using the filter function.
To do so, on the “Details” tab of the Manager, click on the “Selection Filter”
button .
This opens the window in which you can select the filter criteria.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Select “Part” as the type.
2. Select “Adjustable Shelves” from the Properties window as the value of

the part.
3. The entire order is to be filtered.
4. Click on to complete your settings.
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The adjustable shelves have now all been selected from the list of ele-
ments, as you will be able to see by the broken lines in the drawing and
the list of elements on the left side of the screen. The circular cutouts are
to be generated only in the shelves in the middle zone.
It does not matter that the outer shelves have also been selected, because
the inner contour does not cut them, and so cannot be created in these
components.
In the window with the processing

methods, double-click the function
“Circle as cutout” (3) to select it. You
3. will then be asked to select a circle
from which the cutout will be gener-
ated.
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Pick the circle for the cutout

in the shelves (1).
Note:
Use the zoom function to

make it easier to pick the cir-
cle.
1.
This opens the dialog in

which you can specify the
settings for the cutout.
2.
Select “Through Hole” (2)
and click on the but-
ton to confirm.
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Now you want to generate the cutouts in the back panel.

1. Click again on the “Select
Part” button (1) on the
“Details” tab of the imos
Manager.
Select the back panel (2) this

2. time.
Again, use the zoom function

to obtain a better view of the
item and pick the back panel
more easily.
In the processing methods

window, double-click on “Cir-
cle as cutout” (3) to select it.
You will then be asked to se-
3.
lect a circle from which the
cutout will be generated.
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First, pick a circle for the cut-

out for the back panel (1).
This opens the dialog where
you can specify the settings
for the cutout.
1.
Select “Through Hole” (2)

and click on the but-
2.
ton to confirm.
Repeat these steps for the other cutout.
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The inner contours must be visualized so you can see the cutouts in the
drawing. This setting is automatically included in visualization mode 6.
Click on “Select Article”

(1) on the “Details” tab in the
Manager to display the cut-
1.
outs.
Select the Vario (2) and con-

firm by right-clicking the
mouse or pressing “Return”.
2.
Highlight “Visualization” in the

properties window, and dou-
ble-click the field for the dis-
play mode.
3.
Then enter “6” as the value
for the mode (3) and press
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The cutouts will now be visualized in the drawing:
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4.6.3 Material allocation using the Manager
In this exercise, the media cabinet is filtered for existing materials and
components. In the next step, the selected components are allocated a
new material using the Manager.
The doors and shelves will be assigned the material “FPY_AH”, and the
other components are to be made of “FPY_BB”.
Click on the “Selection Filter” button to open the selection window for
the filter criteria. The button is on the “Details” tab in the Manager.
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This opens the screen in which you can define the filter criteria.
1.
2.
4.
3.
1. Please select “Part” as the type.
2. Highlight the line “Material” and select “$MAT_AUSSEN” from the

menu in the “Value” column.
3. Apply this filter to the current selection.
4. Click on to confirm the filter criteria and exit the dialog.
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Every component of
the item with
“$MAT_AUSSEN” as
the material will now
appear in the upper
area of the Manager.
They are all high-
lighted, and so they
can all be edited to-
gether.
The “Material” line offers two different ways of allocating a material to a

component:
• Click on to open the dialog for the material master data where mate-
rials can be set up and selected from existing folders.
• Click on to open a drop-down menu where you can choose a mate-

rial from all of the ones set up. The materials in this list are in alphanu-
merical order.
Both alternatives are described in the following pages using examples.
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Highlight the “Material” line in the properties window and click on to

move to the material master data dialog.
Select material “FPY19_BB” in the material master data dialog. You will
find it in the “imos Materialien\Spanplatten/ Furnier\ 19 mm” folder.
Click on to confirm your choice.
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The middle partitions will now be assigned a material.

Click on the “Selection Filter” button again to re-open the filter dialog.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Select “Part” as the type.
2. Filter the property “Part type” using the value “Partition”.
3. The entire order will now be filtered again.
4. Click on to confirm.
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The middle partitions will now

be displayed in the list of ele-
ments (1).
1. Highlight the “Material” line in

the properties window, and
click on (2) to move to the
material master data dialog.
2.
In the material master data dialog, select material “FPY19_BB”. You will
find it in the folder “imos Materialien\Spanplatten/ Furnier\ 19 mm” .
Click on to confirm your choice.
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Now you need to assign the cabinet shelves a different material. To do so,
open the selection window for the filter criteria again.
In the table of properties, click on the “Value” field (1) under “Part”, and se-
lect “Adjustable shelf” from the list. The entire order is to be filtered.
Click on to confirm your choice and exit the dialog.
1.
As you will see in the list

of elements in the Man-
ager, only the shelves are
selected now.
Select the material

“FPY19_AH” from the list
of materials in the proper-
ties window.
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Now you want to assign the doors a different material. To do so, select
“Door” (1) from the window with filter criteria in the list of components.
Click on the green check mark to confirm your selection and return to the
“Details” tab.
1.
Now the two doors of the media

cabinet are the only items se-
lected in the list of components.
Please select the same material,
“FPY19_AH”, for the doors.
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Click on “Selection Filter” to select a different material for the base.
This opens the filter criteria dialog.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Filter by the type “Part”.
2. Filter the property “Material” by the value “$MAT_SOCKEL”.
3. Filter the entire order again.
4. Click on to confirm your choice.
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Select the material “FPY19_BB” from the menu to assign it to the base.
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Now filter the back panel in the order.
Select the material

“FPY10_BB” from the menu
to assign it to the back
panel.
You will now allocate the correct material to the Vario’s cover panel.
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1. First, click on the “Select

Part” button on the
“Details” tab in the Man-
ager (1).
Next, select the cover

2.
panel (2) and right-click
the mouse or press “Re-
turn” to confirm.
The worktop will now ap-

pear in the list of elements.
Highlight “Material” in the

properties window in the
Manager, and click on
(3) to select a material.
This opens the dialog for
setting up and selecting
3. materials.
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The master data dialog for materials contains a list of the most diverse ma-
terials in various folders in a list on the left-hand side of the window.
Select material “FPY25_BB” as the material for the cover panel; you will
find it in the folder “imos Materialien\ Spanplatten\ Furnier/ 25 mm”. Click
on the green check mark to confirm.
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Proceed as follows to create a rendered image of the media cabinet:
1. Click on “Apply materials” under Rendering on the “Output” tab in the

Manager.
1. 2.
imos will now allocate the selected materials to the individual compo-
nents.
2. Finally, click on “start AutoVision” on the same tab.
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This opens the window with the rendering dialog.

1.
2.
1. For a photo-realistic image of the media cabinet, select “Photo Real”

from the menu.
2. Click on to render the drawing.
The components of the media cabinet are now all in the correct material.
Select “Save As…” from the system menu to save the order.
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This opens the order data window, in which you should enter the following
information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Enter “imos_MEDIA” in the field with the order number.
2. Enter “imos" as the client.
3. Enter your name as the name of the employee.
4. Click on the button with the green check mark to save the order.
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1. Explain why shelves that have been inserted in the Vario do not appear
in the drawing.
2. What must be observed when drawing a circle from which a section is

to be cut out for a back panel?
3. What methods do you know for selecting an individual component

edge from the Manager?
4. What does “Current selection” in the filter dialog refer to?
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5 Component construction
Goal:
• construct the shelf unit shown below

• set up construction principles and part definitions
• assign construction principles and part definitions to the individual
components.
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5.1 Drawing the outline geometry
Goal:
• draw the outline geometry of the shelf unit.
5.1.1 Drawing polylines
Begin by drawing the polylines for the outline geometry:
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Change to the top view by clicking on the button .
Now click on “Polyline” . The following commands are entered in the

command line:
Command line:
1. Enter starting point: 0,0,0

You are asked to enter a starting point for the polyline. Enter ”0,0,0“
in the command line, and press “Return” to confirm.
2. Current line width 0. Enter next point or [Arc/Half width/Chord

length/Back/Width]: <Ortho on> 750
Now press “F8” to activate the ortho mode. Then move the mouse in
positive x-direction, and enter “750" as the length of the line. Press
3. Enter next point or [Arc/Half width/Chord length/Back/Width]: a

To draw an arc, enter “a" in the command line and press “Return”.
4. Enter the end point of the arc or [Angle/CEnter/DIrection/Half

width/LIne/RAdius/Second point /BAck/Width]: p
The arc is drawn from three points. Enter “p" so you can determine
the next point.
5. Enter second point of the arc: @750,250

Enter “@750,250" for the relative coordinates of the next point, and
press “Return” to confirm.
6. Enter end point of the arc: @750,-250

The third point of the arc is the end point. Enter “@750,-250” for the
coordinates of the end point, and press “Return” to confirm.
7. Enter end point of the arc or [Angle/CEnter/Close/-Direction/Half

width/LIne/RAdius/sSecond point /BAck/Width]: li
So you can draw another line after the arc, enter “li" in the
command line and press “Return” to confirm.
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8. Enter next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/Chord length/Back/Width]:

@750,0
Enter “@750,0" as the last point of the outline geometry and press
“Return” again.
9. Enter next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/Chord length/Back/Width]:

Press “Return” again to exit the drawing of the polyline.
Click on “Isometric view southwest” for the following view.
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5.2 Inserting side panels
Goal:
• insert the side panels of the shelf unit

• create or allocate the construction principles for side panels.
Begin by setting up the side panels of the shelf unit.
Click on “individual parts"

on the “Insert” tab in the
Manager.
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This changes the view of the Manager tab and takes you to the “Single
part construction” page.
Click on the “Side panel” link

to insert side panels.
This opens the dialog for

creating and selecting
construction principles.
!
The same function is also

available via the “Insert”
menu.
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5.2.1 CP “KP_AS_2000_LR”
Select construction principle (“CP” in the following) “KP_AS_2000_LR”

from the list on the left of the dialog box.
This CP is in the folder “Korpusseiten/ IMOS Korpusseiten/ mit

Lochreihen/ Abstand 37mm“.
Note:
If you do not know the position of a CP, you can use the “Search” button
to find it. This opens a window in which you can enter the name or
type of principle.
Click on for the results of your search. The required CP will

be displayed in the list.
Double-click on the name of the CP in the list to open the corresponding

directories in the Master Data Manager for construction principles, and the
CP will be highlighted.
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CP details:
AS: Outer Panel

2000: Only the edge with the number 2 has a profile.
LR: This component has a line bore.
1.
2.
1. The part definition for the outer panel is determined on the first tab
entitled “Definition”. Its name is “BTA_AUSSEN_a-a_P2000”.
2. The edge situation of the component will appear in the preview.
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The “Lineboring” tab
The settings for the line bores are entered on this tab.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. The construction principle “KP_AS_2000_LR” has a line bore on the

right.
2. The bores are 11 mm deep and 5 mm in diameter. They are bored in a

32 mm grid.
3. Check the values for the position according to the above illustration.
4. To see a preview of the side panel, enter “2100” in the field for the
default height, and press “Return”. The default remains unchanged at
500 mm. The side panel will be displayed in the preview.
Note:
The defaults have no effect on the dimensions of the construction, but are
used solely in the preview.
5. Click on the green check mark to confirm, and you will exit the
CP selection dialog.
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5.2.2 Insertion dialog, left side panel
A pickbox will now appear in the

drawing, which you confirm by
pressing “Return”.
This starts the insertion dialog, and

the panel will already be displayed
in the drawing with the help of a
bounding box.
On the first tab, set the back left

corner (1) of the component as the
component insertion point.
You will be asked to set an insertion

point for the panel. Enter “0,0,0” in
1. the command line, and press
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Another tab will appear in the

insertion dialog box where you can
set the dimensions of the part.
Enter “2100" as the height of the

side panel. Check that the depth of
the panel is 500 mm.
Click on the green check mark

to adopt the settings and
insert the side panel.
The side panel will be displayed in the drawing.
In the next step you will insert the side panel on the right side of the shelf
unit.
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To do so, click again on the “Side panel” link on the “Single part
construction” tab in the Manager. This opens the CP window.
5.2.3 CP “IM_KP_AS_2000_LR”
Select CP “KP_AS_2000_LR” from the list on the left of the screen.
This CP is in the folder “Korpusseiten/ IMOS Korpusseiten/ mit

Lochreihen/ Abstand 37mm”.
CP details:
AS: Outer panel

2000: Only the edge with the number 2 has a profile.
LR: This component has a line bore
1.
2.
1. The name of the part definition that is specified on this tab is

“BTA_AUSSEN_I-a_P2000”.
2. The edge situation of the component will appear in the preview.
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The “Lineboring” tab
This tab contains the settings for the line bores.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Construction principle “KP_AS_2000_LR” has a line bore on the left.
2. The bores are 11 mm deep and 5 mm in diameter. They are bored in a

32 mm grid.
3. Check the values for the positioning according to the illustration above.
4. To see a preview of the side panel, enter “2100” in the field for the
default height, and press “Return”. The default will remain unchanged
at 500 mm. The side panel will be displayed in the preview.
5. Click on the green check mark to confirm the selection, and

you will exit the CP selection screen.
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5.2.4 Insertion dialog, right side panel
Another pickbox will appear in the

drawing. Press “Return” to confirm
it.
This starts the insertion dialog, and

the panel is already displayed in the
drawing with the help of a bounding
box.
On the first tab, set the back right

corner of the component as the
component insertion point.
You will be asked in the command

line to set an insertion point for the
panel. Use osnap (object capture) to
select the back right end point of the
polyline.
!
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In the insertion dialog, a further tab

will appear on which you can specify
the component dimensions.
Enter “2100" as the height of the

side panel. Check the depth of the
side panel to ensure that it is 500
mm.
Click on to apply the

settings and insert the side panel.
The side panels will be displayed in the drawing.
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The panels between the outer sides will be inserted in the next stage.
Click again on the “Side panel” link on the manager page “Single Part
Construction” to open the CP settings window.
5.2.5 Create new CP “KP_IM_S_2000_LR”

3.
2.
4.
1.
1. Highlight CP “KP_AS_2000_LR”.
2. Enter the name “KP_IM_S_2000_LR” in the principles field.
CP details:
IM: Abbreviation for the training data to distinguish it clearly from the
other master data
S: Panel
2000: This component has a profile only on the first edge.
LR: This panel has a line bore.
3. Click on “Save” to save a new CP.
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4. On the first tab titled “Definition”, click on to

allocate a new part definition to the CP.
This opens the window in which you can create and assign part
definitions.
1.
2.
1. Select the definition “BTA_INNEN_i-i_P2000”. This definition is in the

folder “IMOS Bauteilausprägung/ Korpus/ Innen”.
When you have clicked on the green check mark to confirm, you will return
to the CP window.
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1. In the folder of CP “IM_P_1000_LB”, click on the second tab entitled

“Lineboring”.
1.
2.
3.
5.
2. Because there should be line bores on both sides of these side panels,
select the “Through Hole” setting for the bores by clicking on and
then selecting “Through Hole” from the list.
3. Click on again to save your settings.
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4.
4. Click on in the query window to overwrite the current

principle.
Now move the newly created CP into a new directory.
1.
2.
1. To do so, click on the directory “Korpusseiten\ IMOS Korpusseiten” and

right-click to open the context menu.
2. Select “New directory” from the context menu.
3. Call the new directory “…your company name…”.
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4.
5.
4. Move the newly created CP into the new directory by highlighting the
CP with the mouse, clicking on it again, holding the left mouse key
down and dragging the CP into the folder “…your company name…”.
The CP is now in the new directory.
5. Click on the green check mark in the construction principles

window to return to construction.
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5.2.6 Insertion mode: Middle panel
The middle panels are positioned with the help of the polyline. To start,
press “Return” to confirm the selection box.
This starts the insertion dialog. The panel is already displayed in the
drawing with the help of a bounding box.
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On the first tab, set the back

right corner of the component
as the component insertion
point.
The command line will ask you

to set an insertion point for the
panel.
Pick the end point of the first

straight line segment on the
polyline, as shown in the
drawing at left.
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Move to the second tab in the

insertion dialog and check the
component insertion dimensions:
H/D 2100/500 mm.
Click on the “Multiple” button because this panel is to be inserted in

the drawing once more.
The first middle panel is already displayed in the drawing.
To insert the next middle panel, press “Return” to confirm the pickbox.
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On the first tab in the insertion dialog

which appears, set the lowerleft rear
lower corner point of the component
as the insertion point by clicking on
the corresponding button.
You will be asked in the command line

to give an insertion point for the panel.
Pick the end point of the arc-shaped

line segment of the polyline in the
drawing, as shown in the illustration at
left.
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On the second tab, check the

insertion dimensions height 2100 mm
and depth 500 mm.
Click on the “Multiple” button to

insert this panel in the drawing again.
The first four panels of the shelf unit will now be displayed in the drawing.
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To start the insertion dialog for the last panel, confirm the pickbox that
appears by pressing “Return”.
The panel is displayed in the drawing with

the help of a bounding box.
!
This time, set the center point of the back
lower edge of the component as the
insertion point on the first tab of the
insertion dialog so that the component
can be positioned exactly on the center
point of the arc-shaped line segment of
the polyline.
Now click on the “Center point” button .
The two back lower buttons now appear

in red.
You are asked in the command line to set

an insertion point for the component.
Use osnap (object capture) to pick the

center point of the arc-shaped line
segment of the polyline as shown in the
illustration at left.
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Now check the dimensions of this

panel on the second tab.
H/D 2100/500 mm.
Click on the green check mark

to confirm.
The shelf unit panels will now be displayed in the drawing. Click on the
“Hide” button in the imos toolbox “CAD functions” for the following
illustration.
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1. What structural features can be specified for side panels?
2. You want to insert a specific side panel in the drawing, but you do not
know the name of the directory in which it is located. What do you do?
3. What is the significance of the default dimensions on the second tab of

the construction principles for side panels?
4. What does the preview on the first tab of the construction principles
represent?
5. What is the key advantage of the “Multiple” button in the insertion

dialog?
6. How many different insertion points can be defined for a side panel in
the insertion dialog?
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5.3 Inserting lower shelves
Goal:
• insert the lower shelves of the unit

• create and allocate construction principles for lower shelves.
To insert the lower shelves of

the shelf unit, move to the
“Insert” tab in the Manager and
select the “individual parts” link.
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Now click on the “Bottom

shelf" link or on the
symbol.
The same function is also available in the “Insert/Single Part” menu.
This re-opens the window in which you create and select construction
principles.
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5.3.1 CP “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20”
Highlight the CP “KP_UBE_DBL_E20” in the list on the left of the dialog

box. This CP is in the folder “Unterböden/ IMOS Unterböden/
Einschlagend/ nur Dübel”.
Enter the name “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20” in the “Principle” field, and click
on “Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
other master data
UBE: lowerLower shelf inset
DBL: Only dowel are used as connectors
E20: 20 mm inset between the front edge and the sides 20 mm
1.
2.
3.
1. The part definition is defined on the first tab. Its name is

“BTA_AUSSEN_i-a_P2000”.
2. The edge situation can be viewed in the preview of the part definition.
Lower shelf “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20” has a profile only on the front.
3. Lower shelf “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20” is executed as the floor of the

unit.
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“Construction” tab
The basic structural details for the lower shelf are defined on the
“Construction” tab.
1.
2.
1. The construction of the lower shelf is to be “inset”.
2. Enter “0" as the vertical offset so that the lower shelf is flush with the
lower edge of the sides.
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“Connector” tab
The type and position of the connector are set on the “Connector” folder
card.
1.
1. Click on to select a connector for the lower shelf.
This opens the dialog in which the connector settings are entered.
2.
3.
2. Select the connector “KV_VB20_E" from the dialog box. You will find it
in the folder “IMOS Stammdaten/ Schrankverbinder”.
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3. In the connector settings window, click on to select the

connector and return to the construction principles dialog.
4.
5.
4. Enter “50 mm:1:30" for the linear division.
This means one connector will be inserted 50 mm from the front edge, and
one at 30 mm from the back edge of the lower shelf.
5. Click on to select a suitable dowel for the lower shelf.
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This re-opens the dialog for the connector settings.
6.
6. Select dowel “DUEBEL_8x30_E” from the window which appears. This

dowel is located in the folder “IMOS Stammdaten/ Dübel/ 08mm”.
7. Click on in the connector settings window to select the

8.
8. Now enter “80 mm:n* 128 mm:60 mm“ in the field for linear division to
position the dowel 80 mm from the front edge and 60 mm from the
back edge. The space between the dowels is 128 mm.
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Now go on to the fourth tab to specify the projection of the shelf from the
side panels.
“Reveal values” tab
1.
1. Enter “-20“mm in the field labeled “Front“. The other projections remain
unchanged at “0“. You can see the changes in the preview.
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“Front edge” tab
1.
1. Click on the “Perpendicular” options field to deactivate it. The check

mark will disappear.
This means the front edge of the lower shelf will not be perpendicular to
the side panels, as you can see in the preview.
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“Back edge” tab
1.
1. Click on the “Perpendicular” options field on the tab to deactivate it.

The check mark will disappear.
This means the back edge of the lower shelf will not be perpendicular to
the side panels, as you can see in the preview.
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Click on again to save the principle.
Then click on in the window that appears.
Now drag the newly created CP into a new directory.
1.
2.
1. Click on the directory “Unterböden\IMOS Unterböden", and right-click

to open the context menu.
3. Name the new directory “…Your company name…”.
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4.
5.
4. Drag the newly created CP into the new directory by highlighting the
CP with the mouse, clicking on it again and, holding the left mouse key
down, dragging it into the folder “…Your company name…”.
The new CP is now located in the new directory.

window to return to construction.
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The insertion dialog for the lower shelf opens:
Follow the instructions on the command line by selecting the

corresponding components with the mouse.
Note:
In order to select a component in the drawing, you must select a clear

edge of the component with the mouse. Clicking on a surface of the
component is not sufficient.
Command line:
1. Select left side panel Select object:

Use the pickbox to pick the left side
panel in the drawing, as shown in the
2. Select right side panel Select object:

Use the pickbox to pick the right side
panel in the drawing, as shown in the
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3. Height of shelf <30.00> :30

Enter “30“mm as the height of the shelf, and press “Return” to
confirm.
This gives the lower shelf a clearance of 30 mm from the lower edge of the
side panels.
The first lower shelf is now represented in the drawing.
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This is then followed by the remaining lower shelves.
Move to the “Insert” tab in the

Manager and select the
“individual parts” link.
Now click on the “bottom

shelf" link or on .
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This re-opens the window in which the construction principles are created
and selected.
1.
2.
1. Select lower shelf “IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20mm” from the folder

“Unterböden/ IMOS Unterböden/ …your company name…”.
2. Click on the green check mark to confirm your choice.
This starts the insertion dialog.
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5.3.2 Insertion mode: Lower shelves
The following instructions will again appear in the command line:
Command line:

Use the pickbox to pick the left side panel in the drawing as shown
in the following illustration.

Use the pickbox to pick the right side panel in the drawing, as shown
3. Height of the shelf <30.00> :

Enter “30“mm as the height of the shelf, and press “Return” to
confirm.
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This shelf will now appear in the drawing as well.
Repeat to produce the other lower shelves in the drawing.
Select the left and right side panels for each lower shelf, and insert each
lower shelf 30mm from the lower edge of the side panels.
Note:
If you want to insert the same component twice in succession, press

“Return” after completing the first insertion dialog. This re-opens the
Master Data Manager, where the component you just inserted will be
highlighted.
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When you have finished inserting the lower shelves, your construction will
look like the illustration above.
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5.4 Inserting upper shelves
Goal:
• insert the upper shelves for the shelf unit

• create and assign construction principles for upper shelves.
To insert the upper shelves for

the shelf unit, switch to the
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Now click on the “top shelf”

link or on .
and selected.
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5.4.1 CP “IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm”
Highlight the CP “KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” on the left side of the window.

This CP is in the folder “Oberböden/ IMOS Oberböden/ Einschlagend/ nur
Dübel”.
Enter the name “IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” in the “Principles” field, and
click on “Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
other master data
OBE: Upper shelf inset
E20: 20 mm inset between the front edge and the sides
1.
2.
3.
1. The part definition is defined on the first tab. Its name is

“BTA_AUSSEN_a-a_P2000”.
2. The edge situation can be viewed in the preview of the part

definition. The “IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” lower shelf has a
profile only on the front edge.
3. The “IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” upper shelf is executed as a

shelf.
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The basic structural details for the upper shelf are defined on the
“Construction” tab.
1.
2.
1. The construction of the top shelf should be defined as “inset”.
2. Enter “0" as the vertical offset so the top shelf is flush with the top edge
of the side panels.
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“Connector” tab
The type and position of the connector are set on the “Connector” tab.
1.
1. Click on to select a connector for the upper shelf.
This opens the dialog box in which the settings for the connectors are
specified.
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2.
3.
2. Select the connector “KV_VB20_E" from the dialog box. You will find it
in the folder “IMOS Stammdaten/ Schrankverbinder”.
3. In the connector settings dialog, click on to select the

4.
5.
4. Enter “50 mm:1:30 mm" for the linear division.
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This means one connector will be inserted 50 mm from the front edge, and
one at 30 mm from the back edge of the upper shelf.
5. Click on to select a suitable dowel for the upper shelf.
This re-opens the dialog for the connector settings.
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6.
6. Select the7.dowel “DUEBEL_8x30_E”. This dowel is in the folder “imos

Verbinder/ Dübel/08mm”.
7. In the connector settings window, click on to select the

8.
8. Now enter “80 mm:n* 128 mm:60 mm" in the field for linear division to
position the dowel 80 mm from the front edge and 60 mm from the
back edge. The space between the dowels is 128 mm.
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Now go on to the fourth tab to specify the projections of the shelf from the
side panels.
1.
1. Enter “-20“mm in the field labeled “Front“. The other projections remain
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“Front edge” / “Back edge” tabs
1.
2.

The check mark will disappear.
2. Select the “Back edge” tab and enter the same settings.
Click on “Save” to save your settings.
Finally, click on in the window that appears.
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1.
2.
1. To do so, click on the directory “Oberböden\ IMOS Oberböden\” and

right-click the mouse to open the context menu.
2. Select the command “New directory” from the context menu.
3. Give the new directory the name “…Your company name…”.
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4.
5.
4. Drag the newly created CP into the new directory by highlighting the
CP with the mouse, clicking on it again and, holding the left mouse key
down, dragging it into the folder “…Your company name…”.
The new CP is now located in the new directory.

dialog to return to construction.
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5.4.2 Insertion mode: Upper shelves
Start the insertion dialog for the top shelf. The following instructions will
appear in the command line:
Command line:
1. Select left side panel Select object::

Use the pickbox to pick the left side panel in the drawing, as shown

Use the pickbox to select the right side panel in the drawing, as
shown in the following illustration.
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The first upper shelf will appear in the drawing.
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Proceed as following to insert the following upper shelves:
1. Click on the “Top shelf” link on the “Single part construction” tab in
the Manager.
2. From the directory, select the upper shelf with the name
“IM_KP_OBE_DBL_E20mm” and click on the green check mark to
confirm .
3. Select one left and one right side panel for each upper shelf.
4. The upper shelf is inserted after you have picked the right side panel.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until all the shelves in the following illustration have
been inserted.
5.5 Inserting fixed shelves
Goal:
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• insert the fixed shelves in the shelf unit

• create and allocate construction principles for fixed shelves
To insert the fixed shelves for

Now click on the “Fixed shelf"

link or on .
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This function is also available from the “Insert/Single Part” menu.
and selected.
5.5.1 CP “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm”
Highlight the CP “KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” on the left side of the window.

This CP is in the folder “Mittelböden/ IMOS Mittelböden/ nur Dübel”.
Enter the name “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” in the “Principles” field, and
click on “Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
other master data
MB: Fixed shelf
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1.
2.
3.
1. The part definition is specified on the first tab. This is called

“BTA_INNEN_i-i_P2000”.
2. The edge situation can be viewed in the preview of the part definition.
The fixed shelf “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” has a profile only on the
front.
3. The fixed shelf “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” is executed as a shelf.
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The fundamental structural details for the fixed shelves are specified on
the “Construction” tab.
1.
1. Enter “0" for the vertical offset so that the fixed shelf is not offset
against the height entered later.
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“Connector” tab
The type and position of the connector are specified on the “Connector”
tab.
1.
1. Click on to select a connector for the center panel.
Connector: Excenter VB 35 D/19_E

Folder: Hettich Verbinder/ Gruppe 8/ Excenter
Verbindungsbeschläge / VB 35 36
Linear division: 50 mm:1:30 mm
2. Click on to select a dowel for the center panel.
Connector: DUEBEL_8x30_E
Folder: IMOS Verbinder/ Dübel/ 08mm
Linear division: 80 mm:n*128 mm:60 mm
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Now move to the fourth tab on which the projections between the shelf
and the side panels are specified.
1.
1. Enter “-20“mm in the “Front" field. The other projections remain

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2.
1.
1. Click on the “Perpendicular” options field on the tab to deactivate it

for the fixed shelf. The check mark will disappear.
Click on “Save” to save your settings.
Finally, click on in the window.
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Create a new directory into which you will move the new CP.
Click on the button with the green check mark to start the insertion dialog.
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5.5.2 Insertion mode: Fixed shelves
The following instructions will appear in the command line when the
insertion dialog is started by selecting the fixed shelf:
Command line:

In order to position the fixed shelf, you will first be asked to select
the left side panel. Select the left side panel as shown in the illustration
below.

Now select the right side panel by clicking on it in the drawing.
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3. Reference edge of shelf for the height: Lower edge/Top edge/ Middle
axis <Lower edge> :l
The lower edge is to be the reference point for the height. Enter “l”
and press “Return” to confirm.
4. Height from the floor to the lower edge <500.00> :500

Enter “500” mm in the command line for the height from the floor to
the lower edge of the shelf, and press “Return” to confirm.
This means that the clearance between the lower edge of the shelf and
the floor will be 500 mm.
The fixed shelf will now appear in the drawing.
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Proceed as follows to enter the next fixed shelves:
1. Click on the “Fixed shelf” link in the “Single part construction”

manager folder.
2. From the directory, select the top shelf with the name
“IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” and click on the green check mark
to confirm your choice.
3. Always select one left and one right side panel for each fixed shelf.
4. You will be asked in the command line to set a reference edge for the
height of the floor. Enter “b” to select the lower edge, and press Return
to confirm.
5. Now enter “1500” in the command line as the height of the fixed shelf.
Again, press Return to confirm. The fixed shelf will then be inserted.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until all of the fixed shelves shown in the following
illustration have been inserted.
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Now insert the top fixed shelves. The height from the lower edge of the
side panels to them is 1500mm.
Proceed as follows to enter the fixed shelves:
1. Click on the “Fixed shelves” link in the “Single part construction”

manager folder.
2. From the directory, select the fixed shelf with the name
“IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm” and click on the green check mark
to confirm.
3. Select one left and one right side panel for each fixed shelf.
4. You will be asked in the command line to set a reference edge for the
height of the shelf. Enter “l” to select the lower edge, and press
5. Now enter “1500” in the command line as the height of the fixed shelf
and again press “Return” to confirm. The fixed shelf will then be
inserted.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until all of the fixed shelves shown in the following
illustration have been inserted.
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5.6 Inserting adjustable shelves
Goal:
• insert the adjustable shelves in the shelf unit

• create and allocate construction principles for adjustable shelves.
In order to insert the adjustable

shelves in the shelf unit, move
to the “Insert” tab in the
Manager and select the
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You want to insert a number of

adjustable shelves in the unit,
so click on “Multiple” or on
to repeat the insertion of an
adjustable shelf.
The same function is also available from the “Insert/ Single Part” menu.
This re-opens the window in which construction principles are created and
selected.
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5.6.1 CP “IM_KP_EB_E20mm”
Highlight the CP “KP_EB_E20mm” in the list on the left of the dialog box.
This CP is in the folder "Einlegeböden/ IMOS Einlegeböden”.
In the “Principles” field, enter the name “IM_KP_EB_E20mm” and click on
“Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
other master data
EB: Adjustable shelf
1.
2.
1. Set the part definition for the adjustable shelf on the first tab titled
“Definition”. The definition name is “BTA_INNEN_i-i_P2000”.
2. The edge situation of the component is displayed in the preview. The

adjustable shelf has a profile only on the front edge.
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Now go to the second tab, where the structural details for the adjustable
shelf are defined.
1.
2.
3.
1. The adjustable shelf has no vertical offset. It is inserted exactly at the

desired height to be defined later.
2. As the adjustable shelf is constructed with shelf clips, the groove

construction is deactivated.
3. The adjustable shelf is not rotated around the x- or the y-axis, so enter
“0“ in both fields as the angle of rotation.
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The connectors for the adjustable shelf are defined and their positions
determined on the third tab.
1.
1. Click on to select a connector for the fixed shelf.
Connector: Duplo_x1
Folder: IMOS Verbinder/ Bodenträger
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Now move to the “Reveal values” tab,
1.
On this tab, you define the projections of the adjustable shelf relative to
the side panels.
1. Enter “-20“ mm as the “front" offset, and “-0.5” for the projections “left"
and “right“. The “back" projection is set at “0“ mm.
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2.
1.

The check mark in the options field will disappear.
Click on “Save” to save your settings
Finally, click on in the dialog box.
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1.
1. In the construction principles dialog, click on the green check mark

to return to construction.
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5.6.2 Insertion mode: Adjustable shelves
After starting the insertion dialog by selecting the construction principle,

follow the commands in the command line.
Command line:
1. Select side panel left select object:

You will be asked to select a left side panel as the reference
component for the adjustable shelf. Click on the cabinet side
highlighted in the illustration below.
2. Select side panel right select object:

Select the side panel highlighted by the selection box in the
following drawing as the right side panel.
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3. Select lower shelf select object:

The adjustable shelves are to be inserted between the fixed shelves
on the shelf unit, so select the lower fixed shelf as the lower shelf.
4. Select top shelf select object:

Select the top fixed shelf as the top shelf.
5. Number adjustable shelves <2.00> :2

you will now be asked to enter the number of adjustable shelves
required in the command line. Enter “2“in the command line, and press
Return to confirm.
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Although the shelves are now present in the construction, they may not be
visible.
To display the adjustable shelves, click on on the left side of

the manager screen.
The imos Visu manager dialog box will appear.
1.
2.
1. Set the visualization mode at “MODUS-3” to display the interior

elements of the construction.
2. Click on to apply the settings.
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The adjustable shelves will now appear in the drawing.
Insert the same adjustable shelves in fields 2 to 4.
• Click on the “Multiple adjustable shelves” link in “Single Part

construction" in the manager folder.
• From the construction principles dialog, select adjustable shelf

“IM_KP_EB_E20mm”. The shelf is in the folder “Einlegeböden/ IMOS
Einlegeböden/ …your company name…”.
• Click on the button with the green check mark to confirm your
selection, and the insertion dialog will be opened.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 until all the shelves have been inserted.
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1. What structural details are set in the CP for shelves?
2. What spacing is defined by the height when inserting a lower shelf as

an individual component?
3. What reference components need to be present in a component

structure in order for adjustable shelves to be inserted?
4. What effect do the settings have on the “Front edge” and “Back egde”
tabs?
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5.7 Inserting the back panels
Goal:
• insert the back panels for the unit

• create and allocate construction principles for back panels.
To insert the back panels for

the shelf unit, switch to the
Now click on the “Back panel"
link or on .
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This re-opens the window in which construction principles are created and
selected.
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5.7.1 CP “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm”
In the list on the left side of the dialog, highlight the CP

“KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm”. This CP is in the folder “Rüchwände/
IMOS Rückwände/ eingenutet”.
CP details:
RWN: Back panel with Groove

Ue05: The back panel grooved to a depth of “5“mm all round
E20: 20 mm inset between the back edge and the sides
1.
2.
1. The part definition is specified on the first tab. The name of it is

“BTA_RW_a-a_P0000”.
2. The edge situation of the part definition can be viewed in the preview.
The back panel “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm” has no profiles on any
edges because it is grooved.
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Now move to the second tab, where the structural details are set.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
5.
1. For the reference component, select “Left and Right Sides" by

clicking on next to the text field and selecting “Left and Right
Sides” from the menu.
2. The back panel will grooved to a depth now be of “5“mm all round.
3. The offset from the inner edge of the back panel is “18“mm.
4. Groove construction is activated by clicking on the options field.
5. The construction type is “Sawed Groove “.
6. Grooves and tongues are generated on all adjoining components.
On the following page is an illustration showing the top rear corner of the
shelf unit from the side and which explains more about the values entered.
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To offset the back panel, as you can see from the detail drawing, it is
necessary to add the material thickness, i.e. the front edge of the groove is
specified for the back panel.
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The connectors and their positions are set on the third tab.
1.
2.
1. Delete the content of the text field “Connector” by highlighting and

selecting “Delete” from the context menu that is opened by right-
clicking the mouse.
2. Deactivate all other settings so that the window contains the same
settings as those illustrated above.
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Now move on to the fifth tab, on which the settings for the groove
construction are entered.
1.
1. First, select a principle for the groove construction by clicking on

“Open” .
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You can select the desired principle from the window that is displayed.
2.
3.
2. Click on the principle “NV_RW” to select it.
3. Click on the green check mark to apply the selected principle

and return to the dialog box for the construction principles.
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6.
4.
5.
The following illustrations show which values are set in the principle
“NV_RW”:
4. The additional groove

length is visible in the side
view. The sides of the
groove are made 10 mm
longer than the back panel.
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5. The defined joint

dimensions are added to
the groove depth originally
set on the tab.
Thus the groove depth is

increased to a total of 6
mm.
The x value is given as a

negative because this
corresponds to the direction
of the coordinate system
shown in the illustration.
6. Click on “Save” to save construction principle

“KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm”.
7.
7. In the query window that now appears, click on to overwrite

the current principle and start the insertion dialog for the back panels.
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5.7.2 Insertion mode: Back panel
When you have started the insertion dialog by selecting the back panel,
follow the instructions on the command line:
Command line:

You are asked to set the left side panel for the back panel being
inserted. Pick the left one, as shown in the following illustration.

For the right side panel, select the one highlighted in the drawing by
the pickbox.
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3. Select lower shelf Select object:
You will now be asked to select a lower

shelf as the reference point for the back panel.
Because the back panel is to go in the top
compartment of the left-hand cabinet, pick the
middle panel of the cabinet as shown in the
4. Select top shelf Select object:
Select the top shelf of the left-hand cabinet.
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The back panel will now appear in the drawing, identified by red lines.
The following illustration shows all of the compartments in the shelf unit
which are to have a back panel inserted.
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• Click on the “Back panel” link on the “Single part construction” tab
in the Manager. You will now see the construction principles window.
• Select the back panel “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm” in the

construction principles window, which is in the folder “Rückwände/
IMOS Rückwände/ eingenutet”.
• Click on the green check mark to confirm your selection. The insertion
dialog will now open.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 and select one left side panel, one right side panel,
one bottom shelf and one top shelf for each of the compartments in the
drawing.
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5.8 Inserting the middle panels
Goal:
• insert the middle panels for the shelf unit

• create and allocate construction principles for middle panels.
To insert the middle panels of

select “individual parts”.
Now click on the “divider" link

or on .
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The same function is also available from the “Insert/ Single Part” menu.
This reopens the window in which the construction principles are created
and selected.
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5.8.1 CP “IM_KP_MS_DBL_E18”
Highlight the CP “KP_MS_DBL_E00” on the left of the dialog box.
This CP is in the folder “Mittelseiten / IMOS Mittelseiten”.
Enter the name “IM_KP_MS_DBL_E18” in the “Principles” field and click
on “Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
other master data
MS: Middle panel
E18: Distance by which the back edge is offset from the side panels =
18 mm
1.
2.
1. The part definition is set on the first tab. The name is “BTA_INNEN_i-
i_P2000”.
2. The edge situation can be viewed in the part definition preview. The
middle panel “IM_KP_MS_DBL_E18mm” has a profile only on the
front.
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Now go to the second tab, on which the structural details for the middle
panel are defined.
1.
1. Click on the options field to deactivate groove construction. The check

mark in the “Options” field will disappear.
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The connectors for the middle panel are selected and their positions
chosen on the third tab.
1.
2.
1. Click on to select a connector for the middle panel.
Connector: KV_RASTEX_15_E_MS
Folder: IMOS Verbinder/ Schrankverbinder
2. Click on to select a dowel for the middle panel.
Connector: DUEBEL_8x30_E
Folder: IMOS Verbinder/ DUEBEL/ 8mm
Linear division: 60 mm:n*128 mm:60 mm
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Move to the fourth tab to determine the projections of the middle panel
compared to the shelves.
1.
1. Enter “-18" mm for the “back" projection; the other projections remain
at “0“ mm.
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“Back edge” and “Front edge” tabs

4.
1.
2.
3.
1. Click on the options field “Perpendicular“; the check mark will appear
in the options field.
2. Click on the “Half of angle" options field to select it.
3. Select “Short side" for the depth reference.
4. Move to the “Back edge” tab and repeat steps 1 to 3.
These settings will cause the front and back edges of the middle panel to
run at a right angle to the half-angle of the outer panels. The short outer
panel is the depth reference.
This is shown on the preview of the tab.
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Click on to save the principle.
Then click on in the next window that appears.
1.
1. Click on the green check mark to return to construction.
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5.8.2 Insertion mode: Middle panel
The insertion dialog opens as soon as you click on the green check mark
to confirm the selection of the middle panel.
The following instructions will appear on the command line:
Command line:
1. Select lower shelf Select object:

You will be asked to select a lower shelf as the reference part for the
middle panel. Pick the upper middle panel in the left cabinet using the
pickbox, as shown in the following illustration.
2. Select upper shelf Select object:

Now select the upper shelf of the left cabinet, as shown in the
drawing.
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3. Spacing of the middle panel or point: left/right/point <left> :l

You will be asked to state the side for the reference spacing. Enter
“l" in the command line for left, and press “Return” to confirm.
4. Spacing from left side: <356> :

Now enter the spacing of the middle panel from the side you have
just specified. The default is a value that leads to a central position of
the middle panel between the outer panels. Press “Return” to confirm
the spacing.
5. Position of the middle panel relative to the reference point:

left/right/middle <middle > :m
Now enter the position of the middle panel relative to the reference
point. Enter “m” for middle, and press “Return” to confirm.
The middle panel will now appear in the drawing.
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The same middle panel is now also inserted in the upper compartment of
the cabinet on the right.
1. Click on the “Middle panel” link on the “Single part construction”

tab in the Manager.
2. From the bar on the left side of the construction principles dialog box,
select middle panel “IM_KP_MS_DBL_E18mm”. It is in the
“Mittelseiten/IMOS Mittelseiten” folder. Click on to confirm.
3. Select another lower shelf for the middle panel, then an upper one, by
picking the appropriate components in the drawing.
The middle panels will now appear in the drawing.
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5.9 Saving the construction as an order
Goal:
• save the construction as an order

• select suitable design parameters for the order.
To save the current construction as an order, select the command “Save

As…” from the “System” menu.
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This opens the order data window.
1.
2.
1. Enter “IMOS_Ladenregal” in the field with the order number.
2. Switch on the bsecond tab “Head Data”.
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3. Enter “…your company name…” in the “Name of Employee” field.
4. Click on to select a suitable principle for the view of the joints.
This opens the dialog for the front definition.
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7.
5.
6.
5. Select the principle “3mm”.
6. Activate the options field “Enable divider for Reveal”. This means that
the outer joint on a middle panel, for instance, will be constructed like
an outer joint.
7. Click on “Save” to save the principle, and click on the green

check mark to confirm .
8. In the order data window, click on the green check mark to

accept the settings and save the order.
The order has now been saved.
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5.10 Inserting the doors
Goal:
• insert the doors of the shelf unit

• create and/or allocate construction principles for doors.
To insert the doors, move to

the “Insert” tab in the Manager
and select the “individual parts”
link.
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Now click on the “Door" link or

on .
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The same function is also available in the “Insert/ Component” menu.
This reopens the window in which construction principles are created and
selected.
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5.10.1 CP “_KP_DTE_LERE_GU”
In the list on the left side of the window, highlight the CP

“_KP_DTE_LERE_GU”. The CP is in the folder “Türen/ IMOS Türen/
Doppeltüren/ Standart Verbinder/ Einschlagend/ Griff unten”.
CP details:
DTE: Double door inset

LERE: Left connector inset, right connector inset
GU: Handle bottom
1.
2.
3.
1. “$BTA_FRONT” is selected on the first tab as the variable part

definition for the left and right doors.
2. The door “_KP_DTE_LERE_GU” will be executed as a double door.
3. Activate the “Door” options field to set a vertical edge of the door as the
hinge side.
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Move to the second tab to define the structural details for the double door.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Select “Inset" as the design.
2. Leave the hinged side unchanged at “Left“.
3. Click on the options field to activate “Enable Front definition”. The

check mark will appear in the options field.
4. Select the lower door edge as the reference edge for positioning the
connector by clicking on next to the text field, and then select
“Bottom edge of door" from the menu.
This means the cup hinges will be positioned relative to the outer
dimensions of the door.
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The connectors for the doors are selected on the third tab.
1.
1. Click on to get to the dialog in which the settings for the

connector are entered.
Connector: TB_9943_E
Folder: IMOS Verbinder/ Türbänder
Select the same settings for the right door.
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The following illustration describes the position of the connectors.
As you can see in the illustration, the middle point of the hinge bore is
spaced 80 mm from the upper and lower edges of the door respectively.
If there is a line bore in the sides, and the connector is to be aligned with
it, then the nearest value will be assumed for the spacing, so that the
maximum deviation on a 32-point grid will be 16 mm.
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The door handles are defined on the fourth tab.
1.
1. Click on to select a handle for the left door.
This opens the dialog in which the handle type and position are selected.
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2. Click on “Open”
to select a suitable
handle principle.
2.
5.
The illustration at the

side explains the
dimension specifications
in the dialog shown
above.
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3.
4.
3. From the dialog box that now appears, select the handle
“TUER_GRIFF_UNTEN”. This connector is in the folder
“Basisprinzipien”.
4. When you have made your selection, click on to return to the

handles dialog.
5. In the handles settings window, click on to select the handle

and to return to the construction principles dialog.
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7.
6.
The handle for the left door has now been selected.
6. Select the same handle with the same settings for the right door.
7. When you have finished selecting the handles, click on “Save” to

save the door principle.
8.
8. Click on in the instruction window to overwrite the current

principle.
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5.10.2 Insertion mode: Doors
After confirming the door selection, click on the green check mark
to start the insertion dialog.
The following instructions appear in the command line:
Command line:

component for the double door. Pick the left outer panel of the left
cabinet, as shown in the following illustration.

Now pick the right side panel of the left cabinet as the right side
panel.
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3. Select bottom shelf Select object:

Using the pickbox, select the top middle shelf of the left cabinet as
the bottom shelf for the double door.

As the last reference component, select the top shelf of the cabinet
as shown in the following illustration.
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The first double door will now appear in the drawing.
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Now insert the same double door in the top compartment of the right
cabinet.
Click on the “Door” link on the “Single Part Construction” tab in the
Manager.
This reopens the dialog in which construction principles are created and
selected.
Select double door “_KP_DTE_LERE_GU” from the list on the left side of
the screen. It is in the folder “Türen/ IMOS Türen/ Doppeltüren/ Standard
Verbinder/ Einschlagend/ Griff unten”.
The insertion dialog will start when you have selected the door and clicked
on the green check mark to confirm your selection .
Select the appropriate components for the reference components in the

drawing using the pickbox, so that the construction looks like this:
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5.11 Inserting the drawers
Goal:
• insert the drawers in the shelf unit

• allocate construction principles.
To insert the drawers in the

shelf unit, go to the “Insert” tab
in the Manager and select the
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You want to insert a number of

drawers in the unit, so click on
the “Multiple drawer boxes” link
or on .
The same function is also available from the “Insert” menu and the
“Drawers” submenu.
This opens the Drawer Manager, in which you can create and select
drawer principles.
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5.11.1 CP “IM_SKE_H_TAZ_GM_Boden_E20”
Select the CP “SKE_H_TAZ_GM” from the left side of the window. This
CP is in the folder “IMOS Schubkästen/ Holzkästen/ Einschlagend/
Teilauszug/ Griff mitte”.
Enter the name “IM_SKE_H_TAZ_GM_Boden_E20” in the principles field,
and click on “Save” to save the new principle.
CP details:
IM: Abbreviation for the training data to distinguish it clearly from

the other master data
SKE: Drawer inset
H: Wooden box
TAZ: Partial pull-out
Boden_E20: The shelves against which the trim fits are inset by 20 mm.
2.
5.
1.
3.
4.
1. The carcass construction is specified on the first tab. Click on the

options field “Manufactured” to activate it. This enables you to specify
the settings for the construction of the drawer sides.
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2. Check the values in the fields “Height”, “Spacing top/ bottom”, “Depth”
and “Offset”:
Height: “100” mm Depth: “-50” mm

Spacing top: “10” mm Offset: “0“ mm
Spacing bottom: “20” mm
3. The guide width is “12.5“mm.
4. The handle principle “SK_GRIFF_MITTE" has been selected for the

handle.
5. Move to the “Front” tab.
6.
6. Click on in the query window to overwrite the current

principle.
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The structural details for the trim are specified on the “Front” folder card.
5.
1.
4.
2.
3.
1. Click on the “Open” button to select a trim principle. From the list that
appears, select the principle “SKE_BLENDE”.
2. Click on the field to activate the option field “Enable Front definition”.
The check mark will appear in the options field.
3. Make sure the values for the offsets are the same as the ones in the
drawing.
4. Click on “Save” at the top right edge of the dialog box to save the
trim principle.
5. Click on “Save” at the top left edge of the dialog box to save the
entire drawer principle as well.
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1.
2.
1. Click on the directory “IMOS Schubkästen\ Holzkästen”, and right-click

on the context menu to open it.
2. Select the command “New directory” from the context menu.
3. Name the new directory “…your company name…”.
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4.
5.
4. Move the newly created CP into the new directory by highlighting the
CP with the mouse, clicking on it again, and, holding the mouse key
down, drag it into the folder “…your company name…”.
The CP is now in the new directory.

dialog to return to construction.
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5.11.2 Insertion mode: Drawers
The insertion dialog will start when you have selected and confirmed the
drawer principle by clicking on the green check mark .
Follow the instructions on the command line:

component for the drawer. Click on the side panel highlighted in the
illustration below to select it.

Select the side panel highlighted in the pickbox in the following
illustration as the right side panel.
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3. Select bottom shelf Select object:

The drawers are to be inserted between the bottom shelf and the
lower middle shelf of the shelf unit, so select the bottom shelf of the left
cabinet first.

Select the lower middle shelf as the top shelf.
5. Front design in relative height units (n:m) <2:2:1> : 1:1

To insert two drawers of identical size between the shelves, enter
“1:1" and press “Return” to confirm.
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The drawers on the left of the shelf unit will now appear in the drawing.
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Now the drawers on the right of the shelf unit must be added. They are
inserted in the manner described above.
Click again on the “Multiple drawer boxes“ link on the “Single Part
Construction” tab in the Manager. Then, in the Drawer Manager window,
select the drawer principle “IM_SKE_H_TAZ_GM_Boden_E20”.
Confirm your selection by clicking on .
Click on the corresponding components in the drawing to select them as

the reference components so that the construction looks like this.
5.12 Allocating components to an item
Goal:
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• build new items from components.
To do so, select the command “Define" in the “Tools/ Article” menu.
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You will now be asked in the command line to select the objects that you
want to use to build an item.
Draw a window around the left-hand area of the shelf unit with the mouse
by pressing down the left key and pulling up the window from left to right.
This highlights all of the components that are contained within the window.
In the following illustration, the window is represented by the rectangular

frame.
Right-click to confirm.
Note:
If too many components are highlighted in the drawing, you can cancel
individual ones by holding down the “Shift” key and clicking again on the
appropriate areas; the highlighting on these items will disappear.
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Now enter “Regal_Links” in the command line as the group name, and
press “Return” to confirm.
Next, define an insertion point for the group. Pick the lower front left corner
point of the left outer side, as shown in the following illustration.
The selected components have now been put together in an article.
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Repeat these steps to build the middle and right sections of the shelf unit
into articles.
The following illustrations represent the various components and the

insertion point to be specified.
Shelf unit, left:
For the new article “Regal_Mitte”, select the lower right front corner point
on the right outer side of the item “Regal_Links” as the insertion point, as
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Shelf unit, right:
The components on the right side of

the shelf unit are combined to build
the item “Regal_Rechts”. Select the
lower front left corner point on the
left side as the insertion point, as
Now click on the “Display entire

drawing structure” button
on the “Details” tab in the
Manager, and the articles will
appear in the list of elements.
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5.13 Insert contiguous part
Goal
• insert a cover panel on the shelf unit

• use a polyline extension to transfer the basic form of the shelf unit to
the cover panel.
In order to construct a cover panel as a contiguous part on the shelf unit,

you must first define an item list in which the contiguous part is to be
inserted.
! To do so, click on “Create

a list of articles" under
“Contiguous parts” on the
“Insert” tab in the
Manager.
The same function is also

available from the “Insert/
Contiguous parts” menu.
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Now highlight the articles “Regal_Links” and “Regal_Rechts” in the

drawing, as shown in the illustration below, and right-click to confirm your
selection.
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Now, on the “Insert” tab of the Manager, select “Contiguous parts” to open
the dialog in which work surfaces are created and selected.
1.
2.
1. Select the work surface principle “ADP_KARNISLEISTE“. This

principle is contained in the folder “imos Arbeitsplatten/ A-Platten mit
Kranzprinzip”.
2. Click on the green check mark to confirm your selection.
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The work surface will be placed on top of the construction.
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5.14 Manager III
Goal
Use the polyline extension to transfer the outline geometry of the shelf unit
to the shelves and the work surface.
The outline geometry of the shelf unit is defined by the polyline that was
drawn at the beginning of this chapter. It runs along the lower rear edge of
the shelf unit.
Because the cover panel constructed on top of the shelf unit projects
beyond the sides and front of the unit, the polyline has to be extended to
facilitate the continuation of the contour. It must project laterally over the
components to be connected.
Highlight the polyline in the drawing as shown in the following illustration.

Use the zoom to enlarge the view of the polyline to make highlighting
easier.
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Now pick the handle at the end

of the polyline and, in ortho
mode, move the mouse in the
negative direction on the x-axis
as shown in the illustration at the
side.
The following instruction will appear in the command line:
Command line:
** EXTEND **
Specify extension point or [BAse point /Copy/Back/Exit]: 200
Enter “200” mm in the command line and press “Return” to confirm.
The endpoint of the polyline has

now been shifted.
The polyline has thus been

extended by 200 mm on the left
side.
Proceed in the same way with the other endpoint, but shift this one by 200
mm in the positive direction on the x-axis.
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Now click on “Zoom borders” to display the entire drawing in the

drawing area.
You can now copy the polyline and insert it at two new points.
Click on “Copy” in the AutoCAD toolbox “Change”, and then select the
polyline of the outline geometry. Right-click to confirm.
Enter the following on the command line.
Command line:
1. Specify base point or shift or [multiple]: m

Enter “m” in the command line for multiple and press “Return”.
2. Specify base point:

Select the end point of the polyline as the base point.
3. Specify second point of shift or <use first point of shift >: 480
Move the mouse in ortho mode in the negative direction on the y-
axis as shown in the following illustration, and enter “480“ mm in the
command line. Press “Return” to confirm.
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4. Specify second point of shift or <use first point of shift >: 580
Enter “580” mm as the second point of shift and press “Return”.
5. Specify second point of shift or <use first point of shift >:

Press “Return” to return to the construction.
There will now be three polylines in the drawing. The original polyline
continues to run below the back edge of the shelf unit (1), and there is a
second one beneath the front edges of the shelves (2). The third polyline
is 80 mm in front of the shelf unit (3) and is needed for the polyline
extension for the cover panel.
1.
3.
2.
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5.14.1 Polyline extensions for the shelves
Go to the “Details” tab in the

Manager and click on
“Display entire drawing
structure” . Then highlight
the article “Regal_Mitte”.
Click on “Selection Filter” to display the window used to define filter

criteria.
1.
2.
3.
1. Highlight the option field “Edge“.
2. From the “Number“ line in the properties column, select “1“ by clicking
on and selecting “1” from the menu.
3. Apply the filter to your current selection and click on the green check
mark to confirm.
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The list of elements now

displays only the edges with
the number “1” of the item
“Regal_Mitte”.
Select the command “Extend

to polyline" from the “Edit”
window at the lower edge of
the Manager. This command
is in the “Joint functions”
folder; double-click on it to
select it.
You will be asked to select a

polyline from which to
generate the polyline
extension. Select the polyline
at the front edge of the shelf
unit.
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A preview of the polyline

will be displayed in the
drawing.
To confirm the preview,

click on on the
left side of the screen.
The edges will remain in
the list of elements.
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Now click on “To parent

hierarchy level” so
you can select the next
component edge. The
list of elements will now
contain the components
whose edges were
selected earlier.
Now click on the "Selection Filter” button again to open the window in
which the filter criteria are specified.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Again, select “Edge" as the type.
2. Select “3" for the property “Number“.
3. Filter the current selection.

4. Click on the green check mark to confirm the settings.
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The list of elements will now

only display edges with a “3”
in front of the item
“Regal_Mitte”.
From the “Edit” window at the

lower edge of the Manager,
select the command “Extend
to polyline“. This command
is in the “Joint Functions”
folder; double-click to select
the command.

polyline to use for the polyline
extension. Select the polyline
that runs directly along the
back edge of the shelf unit.
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extension will appear in
the drawing. To confirm
the preview, click on the
green check mark
on the left of the
screen. The edges will
remain selected in the list
of elements.
The shelves at the front and back of the shelf unit are now joined to the
contour of the outline geometry.
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5.14.2 Work surface polyline extension
In the next step, connect the work surface to the contour of the outline
geometry.
Click on “Select edges“

on the “Details” tab of the
Manager and select the front
edge of the work surface from
the drawing, as shown in the
illustration below.
Right-click to confirm the selection.
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The list of elements now

contains only the edge with a
“1” in front of the article
“ADP_KARNISLEISTE”.
In the “Edit” window at the

to polyline" in the “Joint
Functions” folder by double-
clicking on it.

polyline from which to create
the polyline extension. Select
the polyline that runs along
the front edge of the work
surface.
A preview of the polyline extension will appear in the drawing.
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To confirm the preview, click

on on the left of the
screen. The edges will
remain selected in the list of
elements.
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Now click on “To parent

hierarchy level” to select
the next edge of the cover
panel. Only the work surface is
selected in the list.
Click on the in front of the

work surface to open the
directory. Click on the edge
with the number 3.
In the “Edit” window at the

to polyline" in the “Joint
Functions” by double-clicking
on it.
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You will be asked to

select a polyline from
which to create the
polyline extension. Select
the polyline that runs
along the back edge of
the shelf unit.

extension will appear in
the drawing. Click on
on the left side of
the screen to confirm the
preview.
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The shelves on the unit and the work surface have now taken on the
contour of the outline geometry.
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5.14.3 Splitting the work surface
The work surface will now be split into three pieces.
Click on “Select Part” on

the “Details” tab in the
Manager.
Select the work surface in the drawing as shown in the following

illustration.
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The work surface will appear in the list of elements.
Click on “Zoom window”

and zoom in on the
work surface as shown in
the illustration at the side.
In the “Edit” window,

double-click to select the
“Split” function “…from
point to point…“.
This function is in the “Split”

folder.
The split dialog will appear

on the left of the screen,
asking you to define the
starting point for the
splitting line.
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Using the osnap (object capture), select the starting point for the splitting
line as shown in the following illustration.
The splitting dialog on the

left side of the screen now
asks you to define the end
point of the splitting line.
Select the end point of the
splitting line as shown in the
following illustration. The
starting and end points
must always be on the
same level to be split.
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You will now see the in which you select the type of splitting line.
1.
2.
1. Select “Gerade” for the principle.
After confirmation, a preview of the splitting line will appear in the drawing.
3. In the splitting dialog box, click on the button with the green check
mark to confirm the split.
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You are now back at the standard construction interface.

Click on “Zoom borders” to display the entire construction on the
screen. Next, use “Zoom window” to zoom in to the work surface and split
it at a second point.
Click on “Zoom window” and, using the mouse, open a window as

shown in the following illustration.
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Now repeat the steps in the previous splitting dialog.
The starting and end points of the current splitting line are shown in the
following illustrations.
Starting point:
End point:
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Click on “Zoom borders” and then on “Hide” , and you will see the
following picture:
Select “Save As…” from the system

menu to save the construction as an
order.
In the order data window, click on the green check mark and
overwrite the existing order.
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1. Where do you specify the joint dimensions for a grooved back panel?
2. In a component construction, where can you specify the joint

dimensions for the front elements?
3. Where is the position of the handles defined?
4. Where are changes in the trim of a drawer principle saved?
5. You have highlighted a number of components in a drawing, and notice

you have highlighted one incorrectly. How do you solve the problem
without removing all the highlights?
6. What do you do if you have selected the first edge of a number of

components and then want to select another edge of the same
components?
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5.15 Creating and allocating part definitions
Goal
• create part definitions

• allocate them to the components of the shelf unit.
To begin with, the following illustration shows how imos displays the
hierarchy of the master data.
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The part definition is the description of the panel that is used for a
component. It describes the surface top and surface bottom sandwich, the
raw material and the edge situation.
All this information is saved under a name in the part definition, and can
then be allocated to a component in its entirety.
5.15.1 Part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”
In order to allocate a new part definition to the upper shelves and the left
outer panel of the shelf unit, filter the whole order for the part definition
currently allocated to these components.
On the “Details” tab in the

Manager, click on
“Selection Filter” to
open the dialog in which
you specify the filter criteria.
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1.
3.
2.
4.
5.
1. Click on the “Part” option field.
2. Highlight the line “Part definition”.
3. Select “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000” for the part definition by

clicking on the next to the text field, and selecting the part definition
from the menu.
4. Apply the filter to the “Entire order”.
5. Click on the green check mark to confirm the filter criteria.
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Now only the left outer panel

and the upper shelves will
appear in the list of elements
in the Manager.
In the properties window,

highlight the line for the part
definition and then click on
. You will now see the
window in which you can
create and select part
definitions.
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Part definition
1. In this window, highlight the part definition
“STANDARD”.
4.
3.
2.
1.
5.
2. In the “Current” field, enter the name “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
3. Click on “Save” to save the new part definition.
4. On the first tab on the right side you can see materials, surfaces, and
edge situations.
5. In order to allocate a new material to the part definition, click on the link
.
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Part definition
5.15.2 New material
This opens the “Master Data Manager”, in which you can select, edit and
create materials.
You can also get to the Master Data Manager for materials through the
“Data Libraries” tab in the Manager and the master data menu:
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Part definition
First of all, set up a chipboard panel which is 18 mm
thick.
Call the new material “IM_FPY18”.
IM : Abbreviation for the training data to distinguish it clearly from the

other master data
FPY : Chipboard, raw
18 :18 mm thick
1.
2.
1. Open the directory “imos Materialien” and then the folder “Spanplatten”
by clicking on the in front of the name.
2. Use the cursor to highlight the material “FPY19” in the open directory.
This material will be used as the starting point for setting up the new
material.
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Part definition
1. Now use the mouse to highlight the principle name
in the upper field, and enter “IM_FPY18”.
2. Click on “Save” to save the new principle.
The new material will now appear at the bottom of the chipboard directory.
2.
1.
The material highlighted in the directory will be displayed in the upper

“Principle” field. The displayed material can be edited on the two tabs on
the right.
You will find the required entries for the material in the following
illustrations and information.
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Part definition
1st tab: “Data”
1. 2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
1. The principle name “IM_FPY18” will be incorporated in the parts list.
2. For description 1, enter “FPY19_kalibriert”. This information will also be

incorporated in the parts list.
3. Description 2 is used for connecting with industry packages. Enter

“FPY18” in the field.
4. Enter “9” for costs. This can later be used for calculating the price.
5. Enter “1.1” as the calculation factor. The material costs will later be
calculated in the Project Manager with a surcharge of 10%.
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Part component
6. The definition of a category can later be used to
filter the parts list.
To set up a new category, click on to open the file “matcat.txt” in the

text editor.
Create a new category called “Spanplatte_roh” by entering the name on

the last line and saving the file via the file menu and the “Save” command.
Once you have saved the file, close it and you can select the category in
the master data manager for materials by clicking on and selecting the
category from the list.
7. A photo-realistic representation of the material color will appear in the

preview.
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Part definition
2nd tab: “Settings”
1. 2.
5.
6.
3.
4.
1. Enter “18” mm in the field for the thickness.
2. The purchased thickness is “19” mm.
3. The machining class describes the material’s processing properties.

Enter the value “1”. This property affects the choice of tooling.
4. From the list, select “Raw” as the surface index.
5. Enter “Oversize” as the value for the oversize so that you can state
oversizes.
6. Enter “5” mm as the oversize. This means that over the entire
length and the width, an oversize of 2x5 mm = 10 mm will be
calculated.
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Part definition
Finished dimensions (FD):

The finished dimensions are the dimensions of the finished component
with edge.
Raw dimensions of the component (RD):

The raw dimensions are the dimensions of the finished component without
the edge.
Blank dimensions (BD):

The blank dimensions are the raw dimensions plus the total oversize 2x
OS (oversize).
RD = FD – edge
BD = RD + OS
VZ
VZ
Blank dimensions
Finish dim.
Raw dim. of
Raw dim. of comp.
Blank dimensions
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Part definition
Return to 1st tab: “Data”
Specify a new coluor principle for the material:
3.
1.
4.
1. To select a colour principle, click on the “Load” button . This opens

a window in which you can select an existing principle from a list.
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Part definition
2.
2. Select the principle “W_Spanplatte_roh” from the list and click on the
green check mark to confirm your choice. This will take you
back to the third tab of the Materials Master Data Manager.
3. Click on the “Save” button at the upper left edge of the dialog to
save the material settings.
4. A photo-realistic representation of the material color will appear in the

preview.
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Part definition
5.15.3 Allocating material to a new directory
Now you want to allocate the material to a specific directory.
In our example we want to create a subdirectory for the chipboard

directory.
Right-click on the “Spanplatte” directory and select “New directory”.
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If you want to rename the new directory, simply enter Part definition
the desired name. Directories can be renamed at any
time. Right-click on it with the mouse and select
“Rename”.
You can enter the new name when the directory is framed in black.
Name the new directory “…your company name…”.
To move the newly created material into the folder, left-click to highlight
the material. Click again and, holding the left mouse key down, drag it into
the “Training” folder. When this folder is highlighted in blue, you can
release the mouse key and the material will have been moved.
Click on to exit the master material data dialog and return to the
part definition window.
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5.15.4 New surfaces
1.
2.
1. The new material has now been allocated to the part definition.
Next, you will allocate a surface to the part definition.
2. Double-click on to open the master data manager for surfaces.
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You can also get to the master data manager for
surfaces via the “Master data” tab and via the “Master
data” menu.
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Surfaces are set up in the same way as materials.
2. 1.
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1. In the field for the principle name, enter “IM_ER_05”.
Name details:
other master data
ER: Veneer, alder
05: 0.5 mm thick
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You will find all other necessary entries in the
following illustrations and their content.
1st tab: “Data”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Enter “Erlenfurnier” in the text field for description 1.
2. The field “Description 2” is used for connecting with branch packages.
3. The order number is “Bestellnr. Oberfläche”.
4. Internal information can be entered in the text field for comments.
5. Enter “10” € for the costs. The costs are multiplied by the square meter
and then entered in the parts list. The currency is given in the Project
Manager in the assistant for list configuration on page 6.
6. A photo-realistic representation of the surface will appear in the

preview. It is dependent on the render principle, which is entered on
the third tab.
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2nd tab: “Parameters”
1. 2.
5.
3.
4.
1. Because the end thickness of the veneer is to be 0.5 mm, enter “0.5”
here.
2. In this example, the raw thickness is the same as the end thickness, so
enter “0.5” mm again as the raw thickness.
3. Alder veneer has average machinability. Select “2” by clicking on

and then selecting the value from the list.
4. Enter “Veneer” for the type of covering.
5. Select “Oversize” as the value for the oversize, and enter “10” mm for
each oversize.
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Return to the “Data” tab.
3.
1.
1. Click on “Open” to select a suitable colour principle for the alder

veneer.
This opens the window in which you can select the colour principles.
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2. From the list on the left side, select the colour
principle “Erle” and click on the green check mark
to confirm.
2.
Confirming your choice will take you back to the “Data” tab in the Master
Data Manager.
3. Click on “Save” on the left side of the dialog to save the new
surface.
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5.15.5 Surface in new directory
Now create a new directory for the surface.
1.
1. Click on the in front of “imos master data” and then highlight the
subdirectory “Furnier”. Right-clicking on the mouse opens a context
menu; select the command “New directory”.
2. This opens the “Furnier” folder; the new directory will be at the bottom.
Highlight the new directory and right-click again. Select “Rename” from
the context menu that appears. Call the new directory “…your
company name…”.
Move the new surface into the directory you created.
After moving it, click on the green check mark to return to the
dialog for part definition.
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The newly created surface will appear in the part
definition.
1.
Now the underside is given a new surface.
1. Click on to re-open the master data manager for surfaces.
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1. Highlight the newly created veneer “ER_05” and
enter “AH_05” as the name of the principle.
2. 1.
3.
3. Enter “Ahornfurnier” under “Description 1” on the first tab entitled

“Data”.
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1. Click on “Open” and select the principle “Ahorn
Blume” from the colour principle window which
appears. Click on the green check mark
to confirm and return to the Master Data Manager.
2.
3.
2. Click on “Save” on the left side of the dialog to save the new
surface.
3. Now click on the green check mark in this dialog box, and you
will return to the part definitions dialog.
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The surface appears in the part definition.
Next, you want to set up a profile. The corresponding

contour is created with the help of the contour
assistant.
Click on “Save” to save the part definition.
In the query window, click on and exit the dialog using the
green check mark .
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5.16 Setting up a new profile
Proceed as follows to set up a new profile:
1. Draw the profile geometry.
2. Save the geometry in the contour assistant.
3. Create a preview.
4. Save the profile in the master data.
For the example, create a profile with radii of 5mm at top and bottom.
R5
19 mm
R5
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5.16.1 Drawing the geometry
First, draw the geometry for the profile in imos.
Go to “Contour" on the “Master data” tab in the Manager. This function is

also available in the master data menu and in the “Contour Wizard“.
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1.
2.
1. Select “Profile geometries” in the window by clicking on the button

of the same name.
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The window which now appears offers you various
possibilities for continuing.
1.
2.
1. Select the item “Draw contour in ACAD” by clicking on .
2. When you have made your choice, click on to confirm.
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You will now see a window in which you have to enter
the height of the profile.
1.
2.
1. Enter “19” mm as the value for Z.
Note:
The height is usually determined by the thickness of the material.

However, because the profile dimensions can also be saved flexibly, you
can use a profile geometry that has been created for 19 mm at a later
time, e.g. for a material that is 22 mm thick.
2. Click on to start drawing.
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Enter the following commands in the command line. Press “Return” to

confirm each entry.
Command line:
1. Enter next point or

[Arc/Close/Half width/Chord Length/Back/Width] a
Enter “a" for arc.
2. Enter end point of arc or [Angle/CEnter/Close/DIrection/Half

width/LIne/RAdius/Secondpt/Back/Width]:5,5
Enter “5,5“. This means that the item will be drawn from the zero
point 5 mm on the x-axis and 5 mm on the y-axis (see orientation of
coordinates system)
3. Enter end point of arc or

[Angle/CEnter/Close/DIrection/Halfwidth/LIne/RAdius/Second pt
/Back/Width]:li
Enter “li” for line.
4. Enter next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/chord

length/Back/Width]:@0,9
Enter “@0,9" as the relative coordinates for the next point.
5. Enter next point or [Arc/Close/Half width/chord length/Back/Width]:k

Enter “a" for arc.
6. Enter next point or [arc/Close/Half width/chord Length/Back/Width]:

Select the end point of the line as shown in the following illustration.
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Note:
You can also create the profile geometry using the AutoCAD drawing and
change function. Make sure that the individual segments have a common
starting and end point, i.e. that they are connected.
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To finish the drawing for the profile, right-click on the
mouse and select “Cancel“.
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5.16.2 Saving the geometry
Now save the profile geometry that you have just drawn. First, call up the
contour assistant. You will find this function under “Contour” on the
“Master Data” tab in the Manager, or in the master data menu under
“Contour Wizard”.
Part definition
Bauteilausprägung
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1.
1. Click again on “Profile geometries” on the first page and then on

to get to the second page of the Wizard.
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1.
2.
1. On the second page of the Contour Wizard, select the function “Select
contour in ACAD” by clicking on the button of the same name .
2. Click on to get to the next page in the Contour Wizard.
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You will now be asked to enter a name for the new Part definition
contour.
1.
2.
1. Name the new contour “IM_MK5”.
2. Now click on to select the contour in the drawing.
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Use the pickbox to select the drawn geometry as
shown in the following illustration, and press “Return”
to confirm your selection.
Note:
If the drawn contour consists of several line segments, click on the

individual segments successively, starting at the zero point.
The standard horizontal lines are not selected. These lines represent the
component, and do not belong to the profile geometry.
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After confirming you will automatically go to the
Contour Editor.
You can change the profile here.
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Define the radius of the profile as fixed sizes and the
line as an extendable part:
Use the buttons and to check and change the

individual line segments of the profile geometry successively.
2.
3.
5.
1.
4.
6.
1. Highlight the first line segment, and the exact dimensions of the section
will appear.
2. Set the “Radius and Endpoint” as the reference points.
3. The value for the radius is “5” mm.
4. Set the end points on the x- and y-axes to absolute values.
5. Enter “5” mm for each end point.
6. Click on to edit the next line segment.
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Create the straight line segment in such a way that
the length can be extended.
1. Set the “Endpoint” as the reference point for the second line segment
by clicking on and selecting the reference point from the list which
appears.
1.
3.
2.
4.
2. So that the straight section of the profile geometry can be extended,

the coordinates of the end point must be stated relatively. To do so,
activate the two options fields “Relative”.
3. Set the coordinates for the end point at X= “0” mm and Y= “9” mm.
4. Click on to change the last line segment.
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The last line segment is set just like the first one,
using absolute values. This means that this line
segment cannot be extended if the thickness of the
panel material changes.
5. 1.
2.
4.
3.
1. Set “Radius and Endpoint” as the reference points by clicking on

and selecting the references from the list.
2. The radius is once again “5” mm.
3. Because the end points of line segments are to be set as absolute

values, activate the options field “Absolute” for the x and y values.
4. Enter “-5” for X and “5” mm for Y.
5. Click on “Save” to save the profile geometry you created.
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You will be asked in a query window whether or not
you wish to overwrite the profile geometry.
Click on to save the changes to the profile geometry.
Note:
You can also create new contours in the contour editor if they have the
same construction as existing contours (IM_MK5 is made up of arc, line,
arc). All you need to do is change the data on the tabs and save the new
contour under a different name.
Click on the green check mark to exit the dialog.
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5.16.3 Setting up a profile preview
Folder “…imos\ sys\ info\ sld” must contain a wmf file for a preview.
First, call up the profile geometry that you drew earlier.
Click on “Contour” in the “Data Libraries” tab in the Manager.
The same function is also available

via the master data menu and menu
item “Contour Wizard”.
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This reopens the Contour Wizard.
1. On the first page, select the function “Display contour in ACAD” by

clicking on the button of the same name .
2. Click on to get to the next page in the Wizard.
Enter 19 mm in the following window, and click on again to

switch to the third page of the Contour Wizard.
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Select the required profile:
in our example it is profile “IM_MK5“.
1.
2.
The profile will now be displayed in ACAD:
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In order to save this view as a

preview, select the command “WMF
out…” from the “System” menu,
submenu “Import/ Export”.
1.
2.
1. Select folder “...imos\ SYS\ info\ SLD” as the location for the file.
2. Enter “IM_MK5” as the file name. You can use up to 8 characters for
the file name.
3. Click on to select the objects you would like to display in

the preview.
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Select the lines that you would like to display in the
preview as shown in the following illustration.
Right-click or press “Return” to confirm your choice.
You have now saved a preview. The next step is to create the profile in the
master data.
Return to construction by selecting

the command “Return to
construction” in the “Data Libraries”
menu.
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5.16.4 Setting up a profile as master data
You can now create the profile in the master data

manager for profiles.
The master data manager for profiles is opened from the “Master data”
manager folder or from menu item “Profiles” in the master data menu.
Part definition
This opens the dialog in which you create, change
and select master data for profiles.
2.
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1.
1. Highlight profile “MK_RER_5mm” and enter “IM_MK_RER_5mm” as

the name for the principle. Profile “MK_RER_5mm” is in the folder
“IMOS Profile/ Massiv- Kanten/ Rund/ 05”.
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“Data” tab
1. Enter “MK_R_ER_5mm” as the name.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
5.
2. The price per meter is “5” €. The currency is given in the Project
Manager on the sixth page of the List Configuration Wizard.
3. Enter “1” in the field for the cost estimate factor.
4. The profile material is “Massiv”.
5. The color of the material is displayed in the preview. This is determined

by the render principle set on the third tab.
6. The profile geometry will be displayed in this preview.
Note:
Settings for all heights can be applied by double-clicking on a text field
with the left mouse key.
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“Parameters” tab
Now set a new height for the profile.
This value describes the maximum panel thickness for which this profile
height can be used.
1.
3.
4.
6. 2.
5.
7.
1. The raw height is “30” mm.
2. Set “5” mm as the raw thickness.
3. The profile thickness is “5” mm, the same as the raw thickness.
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4. Set the oversize at “Oversize” so you can specify
values for the length oversize.
5. Specify “30” mm as the value for the oversize in

the length. Thus an additional 30 mm will be included at the beginning
and end of the profile, a total of 60 mm.
6. The oversize in the thickness is used to evaluate the geometry

dimensions for the suppport material (oversize at the edges where this
profile will be used). Enter “0” for this example.
7. A profile preview will be displayed in the preview. Click on

to open the window where you can select an image file
for the preview.
8.
8. Select file “IM_SWE.wmf” as the preview. This file is in folder “...imos\

SYS\ info\ SLD”.
9. Click on to get to the contour editor.
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You can now select the profile geometry you created
in the contour editor.
1.
2.
1. To do so, highlight the profile geometry “IM_MK5” from the list on the
left of the dialog box.
2. Click on the green check mark to confirm your selection.
After confirmation you will automatically return to the master data manager
for profiles.
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Go to the third tab entitled “Profile working”.
On this tab, a profile working is assigned to the

profile.
1.
1. Click on the radiobutton to select a suitable profile working.
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Return to the tab “Data”.
2.
2. To select a colour principle click on “Open”
This opens the dialog in which you can select a colour principle.
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3.
!.
3. Choose from the list the colour priciple “W_Erle”, and click on the green
check mark to confirm your selection.
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4. Double-click on “Colour” to adopt the setting for all
profile heights.
5.
6.
7. 4.
8.
5. In the master data manager, click on “Save” to save the profile

you created.
A query window will appear; click on to overwrite the existing

principle.
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6. Now create a new folder in the “Massiv- Kanten”
folder, and give it the name of your company.
Note:
The new folder will be created in the

context menu using the command
“New directory”. To open the context
menu, right-click on the directory in
which you want to create the new
folder.
You can use “Rename” to change the name of the folder. This command
is also in the context menu.
7. Highlight the profile “IM_MK_R_ER_5mm” and move it into this folder.
8. Click on the green check mark to exit the master data

manager for profiles.
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The profile is now defined in the main data.
Next, the profile will be allocated to a part definition.
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5.16.5 Allocating the part definition profile
This profile will now be allocated to part definition

“IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
Click on “Component” on the “Master data” tab in the Manager or select

“Part definition” in the master data menu.
Part definition
This opens the dialog in which you can create,
change and allocate part definitions.
2.
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1.
1. Highlight the part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
2. Open the “Edges” directory, and in that directory, open the directory
“1:” by clicking on the in front of the directory name.
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The edge situation of the first edge is now displayed
in directory “1:”.
Double-click on to open the master data manager, in

which you can create and select profiles.
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1.
2.
1. Select the profile “IM_MK_R_ER_5mm” as the profile for the first edge.
This profile is in the folder “imos Profile/ Massiv- Kanten/ Rund/ 05mm/
...your company name...”.
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You will return to the part definition dialog.
Now the profile “IM_MK_R_ER_5mm” has been allocated to the first edge
of the part definition.
Double-click on one of the entries, e.g. , to open a

window in which you can enter further settings for the design of the edge.
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In this dialog box, you can enter settings for the
transitions between edges, the transition from edge to
covering, and the editing sequence.
You can specify settings in this window either by clicking on next to the
text field and selecting the entry from the list that appears, or by clicking
on the button next to the text field until the desired setting has been
selected.
1. Set the transition of edge 1

relative to the next edge at
1.
“long”.
2. Set the transition from the edge

2. to the cover so that the edge is
applied before the cover.
3. Apply the edge after CNC

3. processing.
Note:
In the edge sequence, the tool rotation is counter-clockwise, as in

AutoCAD.
The processing sequence has an effect only on the CNC generation. If

“edge before CNC” is set, then the edge cannot be formatted on the CNC
machine.
Click on the green check mark to confirm and return to the dialog
for part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
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The part definition has now been set up.
1. Click on “Save” to save the newly created

part definition.
1.
2. Click on in the query window to save the changes.
2.
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This part definition will now be moved to another
directory.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Highlight the directory “IMOS Bauteilausprägung” and right-click to

open the context menu.
3. Call the new directory “…your company name…”.
4. Move the part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000” into the new

directory by highlighting it with the mouse, clicking on it again and,
holding the left mouse key down, dragging it into the directory.
5. Click on the green check mark to return to construction.
Part definition
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Because this part definition has been changed, it has to be re-allocated to

the components in construction.
To do so, click on “Filter criteria” on the “Details” tab in the Manager.
This opens the dialog in which the filter criteria are defined.
1. Select a component for the type by activating the “Part” option field.
2. Filter for the part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
3. Apply the filter to the whole order.
4. Click on the green check mark to apply the settings and start
the filtering process.
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Now the list of elements contains only items with the
part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000”.
1. Highlight “Part definition” in the properties window.
2. Click on “Select” to get to the master data manager for part

definitions.
3. Select the part definition “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_a_a_P2000” and click on

the green check mark to confirm. The part definition is in the
folder “…your company name…”.
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5.16.6 All clear?
1. What is defined by the part definition?
2. How big is the total oversize of a surface or material in the length and
in the width if an oversize of 5 mm each on the x and y –axes is
specified in the master data?
3. What is the definition of the raw component size?
4. What role does the cost estimate factor play?
5. Where is the currency for calculating costs specified?
6. What effect do the option fields “Relative” and “Absolute” have on the
info tab in the contour editor?
7. Which directory contains the previews of profiles?
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5.17 Other part definitions
Goal:
• create further part definitions

• allocate part definitions to components.
New part definitions will now also be allocated to the other components in
the construction.
Part definition
Profile/contour
Cover/veneer
Processing
Material
Objects
As you can see from the above illustration, and also in the main data
hierarchy, a part definition consists of material, cover/veneer,
profile/contour, objects, and the processing.
In the following graphics, the names of the corresponding materials etc.

have been used instead of material, cover/veneer, and profile/contour.
They also contain those construction principles to which identical part
definitions are to be allocated.
Note:
The procedure for creating the master data is explained in Appendix C:

“Setting up data”.
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Construction principles
IM_KP_UBE_DB
IM_KP_AS_2000
_LR
L_
Part definition
IM_BTA_AUSSEN_i_a_P2000IM_MK_R_ER
Processing
IM_AH_05
IM_ER_05
IM_FPY18
Objects
_5
Construction principles “IM_KP_AS_2000_LR” and

“IM_KP_UBE_DBL_E20mm” are allocated the part definition
“IM_BTA_AUSSEN_i_a_P2000”.
CP details:
IM: Abbreviation for the training data to distinguish it clearly

from the other master data.
BTA: Part Definition
AUSSEN: This panel is constructed on outer sides.
P2000: The component has a profile only on the first edge.
i_a: This component is used on the outer and inner side of the
construction.
PD “IM_BTA_AUSSEN_i_a_P2000”:
Material: IM_FPY18 Profile/edge 1: IM_MK_R_ER5
Surface top: IM_AH_05 2: PRF_00
Surface bottom: IM_ER_05 3 : PRF_00
4 : PRF_00
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Construction principle
KP_RWN_Ue05
Part definition
IM_BTA_RW_a-a_P0000
Processing
IM_AH_05
IM_ER_05
PRF_00
Objects
FPY10
Construction principle “KP_RWN_Ue05mm_E20mm” is allocated the part

definition “IM_BTA_RW_a-a_P0000”.
CP details:
other master data.
RW: This panel is used for back panels.
P0000: The component does not have a profile on any edges.
a_a: This component is used on the outer side of the construction.
PD “ IM_BTA_RW_a-a_P0000”:
Material: FPY10 Profiles/ edges 1: PRF_00
Surface top: IM_ER_05 2: PRF_00
Surface bottom: IM_AH_05 3: PRF_00
4 : PRF_00
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IM_KP_EB_E20
KP_IM_S_2000
IM_KP_MB_DB
IM_KP_MS_DB
L_
L_
Part definition
IM_BTA_INNEN_i-i_P2000 IM_MK_R_ER
Processing
IM_AH_05
IM_AH_05
IM_FPY18
Objects
_5
Construction principles “IM_KP_MB_DBL_E20mm”,

“IM_KP_MS_DBL_E00mm”, “KP_IM_S_2000_LR” and
“IM_KP_EB_E20mm” are allocated the part definition “IM_BTA_INNEN_i-
i_P2000”.
CP details:

the other master data.
INNEN: This panel is used for inner elements.
i_i: This component is used on the inner side of the construction.
P2000: The component has no profiles on any edges.
PD “IM_BTA_INNEN_i-i_P2000”:
Material: IM_FPY18 Profiles/ edges 1: IM_MK_R_ER5
Surface top: IM_AH_05 2: PRF_00
Surface bottom: IM_AH_05 3: PRF_00
4: PRF_00
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SKE_BLENDE
DTE_GU
Part definition
IM_BTA_FRONT_f-f_P2222
IM_MK_R_ER
Processing
IM_FPY18
IM_ER_05
IM_ER_05
Objects
_5
The part definition “IM_BTA_FRONT_f-f_P2222” is allocated to the

construction principles “KP_DTE_LERE_GU” and “SKE_BLENDE”.
CP details:

the other master data.
FRONT: This panel is used for front elements.
P2222: The component has profiles on all edges.
PD “ IM_BTA_FRONT_f-f_P2222”:
Material: IM_FPY18 Profiles/ edges 1:IM_MK_R_ER_5
Surface top: IM_ER_05 2: IM_MK_R_ER_5
Surface bottom: IM_ER_05 3: IM_MK_R_ER_5
4: IM_MK_R_ER_5
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6 Drawing output
The goals of this chapter are:
• the dimensioning of components and items

• drawing output
• the generation of manufacturing information using the DOC manager
The drawing output functions are all contained in the “Output” menu.
The output functions are used to dimension components and items, place
cuts, and create exploded views.
The functions are described and applied using the Vario “imos_MEDIA”.
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6.1 Settings and dimensioning components
Goal:
In the section you will:
• specify the settings for dimensioning components

• select and dimension a component.
6.1.1 Settings
You can load and create principles for dimensioning items and
components under “Parameters”.
This opens the window in which the settings for dimensioning components
are specified.
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1.
2.
3.
1. On the 1st tab entitled “General”, enter the new name “IM_BEM“.
2. Distance dim-line – dim-line: 25 mm
3. Distance Part - dim-line: 49 mm
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Switch to the second tab entitled “Machining”, and enter the following
settings:
4. Holes: Yes
5. Lineboring: 1st, 2nd and last
6. Grooves: Outside
7. Macros: Outside
8. Inner contours: Yes
9. Contours: Yes
12. 10.
11.
Check the following values on the third tab:
10. Information text output: None

11. Information texts: Delete the texts
12. Finally, click on “Save” to save the new principle, and click on the
green check mark to exit the “ Dimensioning settings” dialog
box.
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6.1.2 Dimensioning components
In order to dimension components, select the Vario “imos_MEDIA" from

the item center, and set it up.
Select the function “Dimension Part / Dimension Part “.
When you have selected the function, you will see the pickbox from which
you select the next component to be processed.
Click on the Vario door with the

pickbox.
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You will be asked to select a viewing side. This side determines whether
you will see the component from above or below after rotating in imos.
For a top view, click on a point in

front of the Vario.
This changes the view, and you will see a top view of the individual
component.
The following instruction will appear in the bottom command line:
Command line:
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Please select the quadrant parameters with the cross wires:

Click in the center of the component.
The point you select will determine the position of the dimensioning.
Complete component dimensioning:
• Reference point in the center:
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If you click on the bottom right of the drawing, the dimensioning will be
moved to the left at the top.
• Reference point bottom right:
The top menu bar changes when the dimensioning function is selected.
The new menu can be used, for example, to apply drawing frames directly
to the component dimensioning.
To save the component dimensioning, go into the “Dimension Part” menu

and select the item “Save Part Drawing as…“under the “
Dimension Part” menu.
This now opens a window in which you can select the folder and the file
name under which you can save the drawing.
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2.
1.
1. Enter “IM_MEDIA_Tuer” in the field for the file name.
2. Click on to save the component dimensioning under this

name.
To return to construction, go to the “Return” menu and click on “Return".
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6.2 Dimensioning items
Goal:
• select and automatically dimension a Vario.
The layout, front and side views and sections of a Vario can be
dimensioned automatically using the functions for dimensioning items.
Only the component dimensions are measured, no objects (bores,

grooves).
The view of the Vario must be changed accordingly before dimensioning.
In order to dimension the layout of Vario imos_MEDIA, click on “Plan view”

to change the view of the Vario.
Select the function “Article dimensioning \ Ground view“.
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The layout of the Vario will automatically be dimensioned when you select
the function.
The “Standard” principle in the dimensioning settings window is always

used as the style for dimensioning items.
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The next step is to save the drawing of the dimensioned item.
Select the command “DWG out…“from the system menu.
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This opens the window in which you can save AutoCAD drawings:
1. 2.
1. Enter “IMOS_MEDIA_ART-BEM” as the file name.
2. Click on to save the drawing.
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6.3 Dimensioning
Goal:
• create your own dimensioning style

• dimension an item independently
First, specify the dimensioning style.
6.3.1 Dimensioning style
The various settings used to dimension an assembly are grouped in the

dimensioning style. Thus the dimensioning style defines how dimensions
such as dimension lines, units, font sizes etc. will appear.
In order to define the dimensioning style, select the item “Dimension

style“.
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1.
1. Click on in the “Dimensioning style manager “window to

create a new principle.
Enter the following in the dialog which now appears:
2.
3.
4.
2. New style name: “IM_BEM”
3. Start with: imos_DIM
You will be adopting the settings in the “imos_DIM” principle and then
modifying them in the next step.
4. Click on .
This takes you to the dialog for the dimensioning style.
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Now change the settings for the principle on the various tabs:
1. “Lines and Arrows” tab
Do not change the default settings of the standard principle on the first tab.
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2. “Text” tab
Make the following changes here:
1.
5.
2.
3.
4.
1. Text style: choose from the “imos“ selection.
2. Text height: “17.5“.
3. Text position: Vertical: “Above“; Horizontal: “Centered“
4. Text alignment: “Aligned with dimension line “
5. You can track the changes in the dimensioning style in the preview
window.
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3. “Fit” tab
A few changes are made here as well:
1.
3.
2.
1. Fit option: “Either the Text or the arrows,

whichever fits best”
2. Text Placement: “Over the dimension line, with a leader“
3. Global scaling factor: “2”. This increases the size of the text and
the spacing between the lines by a factor
of 2.
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4. “Primary units” tab
1.
2.
3.
1. Precision: “0.0“. Output will be to one decimal point.
2. Measurement scale: Scale factor “1“
3. Click on to save the new principle and return to the

Dimensioning Style Manager.
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6.3.2 Dimensioning an item
Now dimension the Vario “imos_MEDIA“ using the new principle.
2.
1.
3.
1. Highlight the new principle.
2. Click on .
The new principle will be used for the dimensioning. Without this
setting, imos will always use the default.
3. Close the window using .
Now switch to the side view of the Vario by clicking on “Side view left” .
Because the dimensioning will be shown only in the xy plane in the

drawing, the coordinate system has to be adjusted to the current view.
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To adjust the coordinate

system to the view,
select menu item “Set
Drawing Plane to View"
from the “Output” menu
and the “Dimension”
submenu.
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Now you can choose between horizontal and vertical dimensioning in the
same menu.
Horizontal and vertical dimensioning can also be started by clicking on

“Linear dimensioning” in the AutoCAD toolbox “Dimensioning”.
First, dimension the back panel vertically.
Command line:
1. Note
Enter start point of first auxiliary line or <select object >:
Select the bottom corner point of a side.
2. Enter start point of second auxiliary line:

Select the top corner point of a side.
3. Enter position of dimensioning line or [Mtext/Text/Angle]:

Position the dimensioning with the desired spacing from the item.
4. Enter dimensioning text <700.00>:

Press “Return” to confirm the dimensioning text.
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Dimension the bottom shelf horizontally:
Command line:
5. Note:
Enter start point of first auxiliary line or <select object >:
Select the bottom corner point of the back panel.
6. Enter start point of second auxiliary line:

Select the top corner point of the back panel.
7. Enter position of the dim-line or [Mtext/Text/Angle]:

Position the measurement with the desired spacing from the item.
8. Enter dimensioning text <500.00>:

Press “Return” to confirm the dimensioning text.
The dimensioning can be shifted later. To do so, click on “Move Text" in

the dimensioning menu.
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Command line:
1. Select objects:
Select the horizontal dimensioning using the rectangle and press
2. Base point or shift: Enter second point of shift or

<use first point of shift>:
Select dimensioning at a random point.
3. Base point or shift: Enter second point of shift or

<use first point of shift>:
Extend the dimensioning further out and left-click again at the point
where you want to position the dimensioning.
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The drawing of the dimensioned item is now being saved.
Select the command “DWG out... “ from the system menu.
This opens the the window in which you save AutoCAD drawings:
4.
3.
3. Enter “IMOS_MEDIA_ART-BEM” as the file name.
4. Click on to save the drawing.
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To proceed further, you must open the order “imos_MEDIA” again by

selecting the command “Open order…“ from the “System” menu.
Select the order from the window which appears and click on the green
check mark to confirm .
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6.4 Section and section dimensioning
Goal:
• learn the basic functions of the section function

• make a cut in an item.
Click on “Front view” to make a cut and re-adjust the coordinate

system to the new view using the command “Set Drawing Plane to View“
from the “Output” menu, submenu “Dimension”.
Note:
Select the zoom factor so that you leave enough space for a sectional
drawing as well as the construction.
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In the Manager, switch to the

1. imos Manager tab “Output” (1)
and select “Section” (2) to
generate a section. Then follow
the instructions in the
command line. The procedure
is described below.
2.
You can also generate sections by clicking on the “Output” menu and
selecting the command “Section” under the menu item “Section”.
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The procedure in the command line is as follows:
1. ALl/ITem/Component/<Select item >:

Select the Vario.
2. ALl/ITem/Component/<Select item>:
Press Return to confirm your entry.
3. 1st point of section plane

Click on a point in the middle of the area above the cabinet.
Note:
Press F8 to activate the orthogonal function. This ensures a section

through the component.
4. 2nd point of section plane

Click on a point in the middle of the area below the cabinet
5. Select a point at the top of the section:

Click on the area to the left of the section in the drawing.
This sets the viewing direction from left to right.
6. Section name<A> :
Press Return to confirm “A” as the name of the section.
Note:
You can call the section drawing anything you like. Just enter the name of
your choice and press “Return”.
7. Select point to place section:

Use the mouse to drag the drawing to the right side of the
construction. Left click to position the drawing.
8. Select point to place section:

Drag the lettering with the mouse to position it above the section.
Left click to position the drawing.
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1st point
2nd point
You can also use the “DWG out…” command to save this section drawing.
This command is in the “System” menu, submenu “Import/ Export”.
The section drawing will not be saved in this example.
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6.4.1 Note on visualization
The section drawing can show only what was visualized in the
construction.
Thus, if the setting in the Visu Manager shows specifies no surfaces,

connectors or processing (line bores), there will not be any of these shown
in the section drawing either.
Example:
In the first drawing, the construction was displayed in visualization mode 2:
In the second drawing, mode 6 was set. In this section, the profiles, bores
and surfaces are shown.
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6.4.2 Deleting a section
If you want to delete the section drawing, use the command “Delete
Cross-Section “:
You will be asked in the bottom command line which section you want to
delete.
If several sections have been created, you will always be asked first
whether the section created last should be deleted. If you want to delete a
different section, enter the name of the corresponding section.
In our example you only need to press Return to confirm.
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6.5 Exploded view
Goal:
• create an exploded view out of a construction drawing.
Use these functions to create an exploded view out of a construction

drawing.
Click on “Isometric view south-east” to change to the perspective

view of the Vario.
Change the coordinate system to the “World“ coordinate system.
Click on “Coordinates“ in the tool menu, and from there select “Return to
WCS“:
There are two different ways of creating exploded drawings:
• the “Explode” command

• the “Quick” command
1. “Explode”
If, for example, a contiguous part has been allocated to your item and you
want to explode the whole order, select the command “Explode“.
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Command line:
1. Select object:
Click on the worktop.
2. 25 WORKTOP W-TOP_MEDIA Top group/Bottom

group/Back/Next/Highest/<ok>: h
Enter h to select the “highest” plane, and press “Return” to confirm.
3. 24 W-TOP_MEDIATop group/Bottom group/Back/Next/Highest/<ok>:

Press “Return” to confirm.
4. Select object:
Click on the left cabinet door to select the next object.
5. 15 DOOR_LEFT ETA_GOTop group/Bottom

group/Back/Next/Highest/<ok>: h
Enter “h” again to select the highest plane.
6. 5 imos-VarioTop group/Bottom group/Back/Next/Highest /<ok>:

The whole item and the worktop are highlighted.
7. Select object:
All the objects are highlighted. Press “Return” to confirm.
8. Hide non-highlighted components?Yes/No: Y

Entering “Y” hides non-highlighted components after explosion.
9. Explosion factor <0.35> :

Press “Return” to confirm the factor. At this point you can also enter
a different explosion factor, likewise pressing “Return” to confirm it.
The cabinet and the worktop will now be shown as an exploded view.
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Select “DWG out…“ from the system menu to save this drawing.
Enter the file name ”IM_MEDIA_EXPLOSION” in the window that now

appears, and click on the “Save” button to return to imos.
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To undo an exploded view, select “Return from Exploded View“ from the
“Output” menu and the submenu “Exploded view”.
2. “Quick”
Use “Quick” if you want to explode only an item. After selection with the
pickbox, the whole item will be exploded by a pre-set factor of 35%.
You will have to re-open the “imos_MEDIA” order for the next steps.
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1. Why might it not be possible to undertake dimensioning in the front

view of an item?
2. What function can you use to save a dimensioned drawing?
3. You have saved a part drawing for an order, and now you want to
continue to process the order. What must you remember?
4. If a section drawing contains no profiles, what could the reason for this
be?
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6.6 Drawing frame

Goal:
• load a drawing frame to print out a construction

• make changes to individual viewports
• configure the output field.
6.6.1 Loading the frame
In the Manager, on the imos Manager

tab titled “Output” (1), select the
command “Load border” (2). This
opens a window in which a drawing
1. frame can be loaded.
You can also open the window by

going to the “Output” menu and
selecting the command “Border”
under the item “Load border…”.
2.
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Select drawing frame DIN-A2 from the dialog and click on “ “.
This takes you to the “Layout1-” tab:
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6.6.2 Changing the model area
Switch to “Layout+ Model Space” via the “Output” menu and submenu
“Border” so you can edit the drawings.
You can also switch within the model area by clicking on in the
status bar at the bottom of the screen.
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1. Click on the top left viewport to activate it.

Click on to change the view to “Front view“.
2. Activate the top right viewport.

From the available views, click on to select “Side view from the left“.
3. Activate the bottom left window.

Click on to select “Top view“ as the view.
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6.6.3 Changing the paper area
Change to “Layout+ paper area” by clicking on in the status bar or

selecting “Layout + Paperspace“ from the “Output\ Border” menu. You
can edit the viewports in the paper area.
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1. Now insert a new viewport at this point.
To do so, select “Viewport/ Add" from the drawing frame menu.
When you have selected the function, the cursor will change its shape
to a cross, and you can open a window in the blank space.
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Open a smaller window in the empty space with the cross-wires, and left
click to confirm.
Switch to the model areas by clicking on (Model) on the status bar.

Now click on “Isometric view south-east” to set an isometric view in
the new viewport.
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2. Save the changes to the viewports. To do so, select “Save bordere

“Output/ Boder.
Click on all 4 viewports in turn, and press “Return” to confirm.
Save the drawing under “Din_a2“ in the “Vport“ folder.
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The viewports file will be saved as a DWG file.
The file name of the saved viewports differs from that of the loaded frame
in that it has an underscore before the name.
The names must be the same so that the viewport information can be
loaded with the drawing frame.
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In order to set a specific scale in the individual viewports, select the

respective window in the model area.
Then select the desired scale from the menu “Output” / “Border” /
“Viewport”.
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6.6.4 Configuring output fields
Output fields can automatically be filled with information concerning a

component or an order, such as component data or information from the
order data window.
Change to “Layout + Paperspace” by clicking on on the status bar.
You can configure the output

fields by selecting “Configure
attributes“ from the “Output”
menu, submenu “Border”.
The menu line is extended by

the menu “Configure Attributes”.
You can add output fields as
described in the following, and
you can select existing ones to
edit or remove them.
Go to “Add“ in the new menu:
To edit the output fields, zoom in to the section of the text field to make it
easier.
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In the window which now appears, you can decide where you want to put
the imos information concerning the component in the output field. The
output fields can also be changed as needed in the same window.
1.
5.
3.
2.
6.
1. Select “IMOSORDERID“ as the variable. The number of the order in

use will be inserted accordingly.
2. The text entry will be positioned horizontally and centrally in the drawn
frame.
3. The text entry will be positioned vertically and centrally in the drawn
frame.
4. Use “Zoom window” to zoom into the output field by holding the left
mouse key down and drawing a frame around the output field.
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5. Click on and select the position of the information field by opening a

frame in the item number field.
5.
6. Click on to exit the entry.
Proceed in the same way to enter information in the other fields.
To leave this mode, click on “Return with global saving“ in the

“Configure Attributes” menu.
Next, return to the model area.
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Now select “Fill attributes” so that imos can gather the information for the
individual output fields from the order data window.
You will find the command “Fill

attributes“ in the Manager on
the imos Manager tab entitled
“Output” under “Border”.
You can also select this

command from the “Output”
menu and the “Border”
submenu.
You will be asked to select an object. Select the item “imos_MEDIA”. The
output fields will then be filled:
Save the order.
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To print the drawing, select “Plot…“

from the system menu.
This opens the AutoCAD plotting window.
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1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
1. Select the plotter you want to use from the first tab.
2. Select the paper format for plotting by clicking on the next to the text
field, and selecting the desired paper format.
3. Activate the options field “Layout“ for the plotting area.
4. Set the plot scale to “1:1” by clicking on the next to the text field and
choosing the scale.
5. Click on for a preview of the print picture.
6. Click on to start printing.
When you have finished plotting, open the order “IMOS_MEDIA“ again.
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6.7 Doc Manager
Goal:
• specify settings for automatic item dimensioning

• generate manufacturing data for an order.
Before you start Doc Manager, set the visualization level for the entire
order at 3.
To do so, click on in the Manager; this will open the Visu
Manager.
1.
2.
1. Set the mode on the first tab in the Visu Manager to “3”.
2. Click on ; the components will be displayed in the new

visualization mode.
This is important, because only items that appear in the CAD will be
evaluated; i.e. in visualization mode 1 only the trims and the empty
carcass will be displayed.
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To start Document Manager,

select the link “Document
Manager“ on the imos
Manager tab entitled
! “Output”.
The Doc Manager can also be called up from the output menu:
After selecting the Doc Manager function you will be asked to save the
order.
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Click on to confirm the request.
This opens the order data window.
1. 2.
1. Enter “IMOS_MEDIA_doc-man“ in the “Order number” field.
2. Switch to the second tab “Head data”.
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7.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3. Enter “Interior design Smith“ in the “Commission” field.
4. The item number is “123“.
5. The Client is “imos“.
6. Enter your name as the “Name of Employee”.
7. Switch to the third tab.
Note:
The information you enter in the following steps on the right of the two tabs
is text information only. It has no influence on the construction and will not
be observed for parts lists.
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8. Enter “Birnbaum” for the panel, cabinet, worktop and plinth color.
9. The handles are “Edelstahl”.
10. Go to the fourth tab.
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11.
12.
13.
11. Enter “Stangengriffe 128 mm” for the handle design.
12. The plinth is 80 mm high.
13. Click on the green check mark to confirm the order.
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Now switch to the imos Document Manager.

6.7.1 Administration tab
Various settings can be specified on four different tabs in the Document

Manager window.
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4.
2.
3.
1.
1. Highlight the principle “Standard“.
2. Enter the mane “ DOC_Manager_1” in the principle field.
3. Change the settings for “Quadrant Parameters” to “Center”
Switch to the third tab entitled “Part Visualization”.
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The following settings need to be changed on this tab.
5.
5. Change the “Part Visualization” by clicking on .
Switch to the fourth tab entitled “Part Dimensioning”.
6.
6. Change the dimensioning principles for the items by clicking on .

This opens a window in which you can select a dimensioning principle:
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7.
7. Select the principle “NUR_AUSSEN” and confirm by clicking on the

green check mark .
Note:
Select the principle once and then transfer to the other fields using the
Windows “Copy” function (Ctrl C) and “Insert” (Ctrl V) to save a little time.
8. Click on to start the sequence.
You will be asked to select objects.
Click anywhere on the Vario and the cover panel. Press “Return” to
confirm, and the automatic dimensioning process will start.
The components will all be dimensioned in sequence.
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The following message will appear at the end of the process:
Click on to confirm.
The Document Manager window is active again.
Click on in the Document Manager window.
In order to look at the dimensions of the Document Manager you will have
to minimize or close imos and open the imos Organizer.
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1. What is the difference between the model area and the paper area?
What functions can be used to switch between the areas?
2. What type of information can be displayed in the output fields?
3. Where can the information from the two tabs of the order data window
(colors/ order info) be evaluated?
4. What happens in the Doc Manager?
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Appendix B: Editing field lists
7 Organizer
Goal:
• learn about project status

• generate a new project
• allocate orders to a project
• configure part lists
• generate a cumulative part list.
To open the Organizer, double-click on the program symbol on the

desktop or select the menu item “Programs\ imos\ Organizer”.
On the left side of the Organizer window you’ll find an area with tabs on
which you can call up “Project Manager, Catalog Manager, Configuration
Manager”.
Click on the name of the tab you wish to open.
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The individual tabs can be opened via the “Module” menu. Select the
desired tab from the “Module” menu.
The “Project_Manager” folder contains the imos Part List Modul. Parts list,
which are individual configurable, can be generated for the projects.
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Creating a new project
Goal:
• learn about subassembly structure in imos

• find out how to create a new project.
Subassembly structure
A project in the Organizer is on a higher level in the hierarchy than the

orders. Any number of orders can be allocated to a project. An order
consists of a number of articles and their plan positions. We are going to
look at the orders “IM_KUECHE” and “IMOS_MEDIA_doc-man” as a
project, and clarify the Organizer functions with the aid of this relatively
basic example.
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Click on “ in the top menu bar to create a new project.
Enter the name of the project on the right side entitled “Project
Information“.
6.
1.
5.
2.
3.
4.
1. Project number: Enter “Schulung_01“.
2. Name of Employee: Enter your name here.
3. Delivery date: “11/30/2005“
4. Customer: “Smith“
5. Project Status: Choose the Status “Produktion”
6. Click on to save the project.
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The project will now appear in the Project Manager bar. It is allocate to the
status “Produktion”. A new project can only be create, if it was allocated to
a status.
!
!
The project is empty at first. You can allocate orders to the project using
the following procedures.
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7.1 Allocating orders to a project
Goal:
• allocate orders to a project.
In the imos Organizer orders are always imos orders. A construction

which becomes created and saved in imos, appears as an order in the
imos Organizer. The data from the order data in imos are handed over to
the imos Organizer, so that the order can be identified over the order
number.
To allocate orders to a project, click “Orders/ Projects” on the tab

“Project Manager”.
!.
In the lower grid stands now "Orders". Click , so that the orders are
indicated.
There are two possibilities to assign an order to a project.
1.
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Mark in the lower grid the order "IM_KUECHE" and do a right mouse-click
to open the context menu. Select the function " Assign order ". A new
dialogue appears, over which can be defined, how frequently the order is
to be assigned to which project.
1.
2.
3.
The selection menu for project selection lists all projects put on already.
1. Highlight the project “Schulung_01"
2. Enter “1" as the number of times the order is to be allocated to the

project.
3. Click on to confirm the settings.
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Assign now the order "IMOS_MEDIA_doc-man" to the project "Schu-

lung_01".
1.
2.
1. Highlight order “imos_media_doc-man" in the list of orders.
2. Do a right mouse-click to open the context menu. Select "Assign order

" out.
3. The “Assign order” dialogue appears again, over which can be defined,
how frequently the order is to be assigned to which project. Precede
exactly the same as before.
In the upper Grid of the Organizer you can regard now contents of the
project "Schulung_01", by clicking on in fronf of the project name. The
number, how often an order is assigned to a project, is located in the
column behind the order name.
2.
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There is another possibility to assign an individual order to a project. First

the order in the lower Grid must be selected. On the right side the order
information is indicated. Click now with the mouse in the dialogue on

and it appear like already before described the dialogue for the allocation
of orders.
!.
To assign to a project several orders at once, you mark the orders by one
doubleclick. If the Icon in front of the order colors itself grey, it is asset.
Now you click on the right side, in the case of which appears order
information on and it re-opens the described dialogue for the

allocation of orders.
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Confirm the dialogue with .

In the upper Grid of the Organizers you can regard now contents of the
project "Schulung_01", by clicking on in front of the project name.
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1. What is the subassembly structure in imos?
2. How can you allocate several orders to a project at the same time?
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7.2 Parts lists
Goal:
The goal of this section is to:
• configure parts lists

• create and save new parts lists
• create a link for the parts list.
You will now configure parts lists and issue them for the project. The
format of the parts lists is as follows:
The first list is an assembly list which should contain information on the
name, order number, NC program number etc.
For instance, the top field in the first column contains the serial number
and beneath that, the name of the component.
The second list also contains information on the name, order number, etc.
However, this list is issued cumulatively, so it contains another column in
which the number of components is given.
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7.2.1 List configuration
Click on “Parts List" on the “Projekt Manager” tab.
!.
Now the parts list selection appears in the lower Grid.
1.
2.
1. Mark the “Manufacturing Report” and open the context menu.
2. Select "Configure BOM".
Now the assistant for the list configuration appears, over whom you can
configure the lists according to your desires.
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2.
1.
1. Click in the list on the left side “Manufacturing Report”, so that for an
manufacturing report a new configuration can be provided.
2. Click on , in order to use an existing configuration as

starting point for the new list.
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Now a mask appears, in which you can select between different existing
list configurations:
3.
4.
3. Highlight the list configuration “Montage.lpm”. This file is in the folder

“…/ imos/ Organizer/ List”.
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Column configuration:
Use to get to the second page of the Wizard to configure the

columns.
8.
3.
5.
2.
1.
4.
6.
Here you define the information contained in the list.
The width is given as a percentage of the total available width.
1. Click on the first line, “Sequential Number" (top field).
2. Highlight “Description” in the choose field.
3. Click on the “Insert below" button on the right.
4. Now highlight the line “Description".
5. Click on “Cancel Line" on the right side to delete the entire line.
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6. Click on in the bottom list, and highlight the line with “Surface top"
in the first column.
7. Highlight “Profile name" in the field selection.
8. Click again on “Insert above" on the right side.
9. Highlight “Surface bottom" on the same line, and press “Cancel Line”
on your keyboard to remove the content. This deletes only the content
in that field.
10. You can change the width by double-clicking on the “Width in %" field
in the respective line and entering the appropriate value. The total of
percentage values must be 100.
Please enter the following values in the “Width” column:
Click again on to get to the third page.
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Sorting criteria
Use this window to define the sorting criteria to put the information from
the imos order into the correct sequence.
These sorting criteria are used only to sort the information; the information
is not accumulated.
Check the settings to make sure that the sorting criteria match those in the
illustration.
When you have done so, click on “Next”.
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Header configuration
You are now on the fourth page of the Wizard, which is where the list
headers are configured.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Keep “Manufacturing Report” as the title.
2. Display a logo.
All the usual picture formats are available for the selection of a logo.
3. The header should appear only on the first page.
4. Define “Green” as the color for the logo background and the title.
5. Enter 30 mm for the size of the header.
6. Click on .
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Footer configuration
The footer configuration is determined on the fifth page of the Wizard.
2.
1.
3.
5.
4.
6.
7.
1. Select “No time” in the date display.
2. Select “Display as’1of 2’” for the page numbering format.
3. Define “Green” as the color for the logo background and the title.
4. Enter “10” mm as the height of the footer.
5. The display is to appear on “On all pages”.
6. No text file is to be inserted at the end of the list.
7. Click on to move to the next page of the Wizard.
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General settings
This is where general settings for the list are specified, such as the page
layout and paper format.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
1. Select “Landscape” as the page format.
2. Select “A4 sheet, 210 x 297 mm” as the paper format by clicking on
and selecting the format from the list.
3. Set the margins at the sides, top and bottom to the values shown in the
illustration.
4. Specify that “2” decimal points will be displayed in the lists.
5. The currency is “€”.
6. Click on to move to the next page.
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Save
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Activate “Show Project information in Report Header” by putting a

check mark in the options field.
2. A table of purchased parts is to be added to the manufacturing report.
3. Generate a new link to this list.
4. Click on .
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This opens a window in which the amended assembly list can be saved.
Save the changes in the “imos\ Organizer\ List” directory under

“IM_Montage“.
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1. This is where the path and the name of the configuration file are
displayed.
2. The link name will subsequently be displayed in the Organizer. The file
name of the list configuration is the default name for the link.
3. Click on to return to the Organizer window.
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The link to the new list

1. “IM_Montage” will now
appear in the list of the
various part lists (1) in the
lower grid of the parts list
selection, from the listing
manufacturing report.
3.
To create the new list for project “Schulung_01”, highlight the project with
the list you wish to view (2), and then left-click on the link “IM_Montage”
(3).
2.
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Right-clicking on a parts list opens a menu that gives you various choices:
If you want to check the configuration of an existing link, select “Link

properties" from the menu that appears. This displays a window
describing the properties.
To amend a list configuration, select the item “New list definition for this
link” from the menu to open the List Configuration Wizard.
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The following illustration shows the first page of the “IM_Montage” list.
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7.3 Accumulation
Goal:
• create a cumulative part list

• create new accumulation criteria
• issue a project with various orders accumulated.
1. Click on “Parts List" on the “Projekt Manager” tab.
1.
Now the parts list selection appears in the lower Grid.

2.
3.
2. Mark the “Manufacturing Report” and open the context menu.
3. Select "Configure BOM".
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Now the assistant for the list configuration appears, over whom you can
configure the lists according to your desires.
4. 5.
4. Click in the list on the left side “Manufacturing Report”, so that for an
manufacturing report a new configuration can be provided.
5. Click on , in order to use an existing configuration

as starting point for the new list.
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This opens a window in which you can select the list with the configuration
you wish to load.
1.
2.
1. Select configuration “IM_Montage.lpm" from the folder “.../ imos/

Organizer/ List”.
2. Click on to confirm your selection.
You have now selected your list configuration “IM_Montage” in order to

generate from this list a new one that generates the components in a
project cumulatively by name.
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Now scroll forward using the button to the second page of the
Wizard, where you will define the fields for the list.
You need to make the following changes on this page:
3./7.
5.
2. 6./8.
4.
1.
1. Highlight the line which specifies the “NCNO" and “Barcode“.
2. Highlight “MENGE" in the field selection.
3. Click on “Insert above“.
4. Highlight the field “Barcode" on the same line, and delete the content
by pressing the “Delete” key on your keyboard. This deletes only the
content of that field.
5. Click on in the top part of the window. This inserts a new

line at the end of the list, which is also highlighted.
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6. Highlight “NCNO" in the field selection.
7. Click on “Insert above“.
8. Now highlight “Barcode" in the field selection, and click on “Insert

below“.
9. Change the percentage figures for the column width as per the
following illustration:
9.
Click on to move to the third page of the Wizard.
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Change the sorting criteria on this page as shown in the following

illustration.
Then click on to move to the fourth page.
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The header is configured on the fourth page of the Wizard.
1.
1. Enter “Manufacturing_Report_Cum" as the title. The other settings

remain unchanged.
Use the button to get to the seventh page of the Wizard.
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2.
1.
1. On the seventh page of the Wizard, activate the check mark to indicate
that the list is to be displayed cumulatively.
2. Click on to select a cumulation criterion.
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This opens the window in which cumulation criteria are created and
selected.
4.
2.
3.
1.
5.
1. Select from the list under the listing Manufacturing Report the princi-
ple Standard.
2. Enter it in the field principle the name "IM_ProjektGleichteile"
3. Select the condition so that only the following conditions are active:
• „Description”
• “Material”
• “Finished Length (mm)”
• „Finished Width (mm)“
• “Finished Thickness (mm)”
4. Click on to save the principle.
5. Turn over back in the assistant for the list configuration.
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Now you are back again on the seventh page of the assistant for the list
configuration.
1.
2.
3.
1. In the window "Show Report Consolidated" stand now the new indicate
cumulating criterion "IM_ProjektGleichteile".
2. Activate the small box for the production of a new linkage of list.
3. Click , to confirm the new attitudes.
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This opens a window where the new list configuration can be saved. List
configurations will be saved in the folder “.../ imos/ Organizer/ List”.
4.
4. Enter “IM_Montage_kum" as the file name, and click on to

save the new list.
You will see the now-familiar dialog for list links.
5.
6.
5. You can choose your own name for the link in the “Name of Link” field.
The file name of the list configuration is usually used.
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6. Click on to save the name for the link.
Mark the project "Schulung_01" in the upper grid.
2.
The link of the new list "IM_Montage_KUM" appears now in the listing of
the different parts lists (1.) in the lowert grid of the parts list selection,
under the listing manufacturing report. In order to produce the new list for
the project "Schulung_01", you mark the project, to which you would like to
see the list for (2.). Then made one doubleclick with the left mouse button
on the link "IM_Montage_KUM" (3.).
1.
3.
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The following illustration shows the first page of the cumulative assembly
list.
As you can see in the list, the entire project is now listed cumulatively by
description, material and finished sizes.
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1. What is contained on the various tabs in the Organizer bar?
2. How can you check the configuration of an existing list link?
3. How can you change a list configuration?
4. How is the column width of the lists displayed?
5. What do the names “Field above” and “Field below” in the list
configuration mean, and where is the content in the lists?
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Appendix A: Master data concept

Goal:
• find out about the naming conventions in imos

• learn further examples for generating master data using examples.
This chapter is intended to give you an idea of the names you can use for
your master data to make the purposes for which they are used absolutely
clear.
By creating master data, you are setting the foundation for later
construction using imos. In earlier chapters you learned about the master
data hierarchy, so you will know that any changes in materials, for
instance, will have an effect where they are used in imos constructions.
When creating your own data, you should check to see whether this
method of name allocation suits your purposes.
Use the following tables to establish the naming conventions for your
master data.
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imos master data
Goal:
• learn about the naming conventions for imos master data.
Material
Example:
Beech veneer panel, 19 mm thick

FPY_19_BE
1 2 *3 **4
Material (DIN Color of
name) _ Thickness _ Coating _ coating
Columns 3 and 4 apply only to materials marked with an asterisk.
The individual blocks must be separated by an underscore.
Material Code
Glass GL
Hardboard HB
MDF MDF
Particle Board PB
Granite GR
Veneer panel* FPY Wood abbreviations
Décor panel** FPY HPL blue
Solid wood:
Maple (MA)
Pear (PR)
Birch BI
Beech BE
Oak OA
Alder AL
Ash AS
Spruce SP
Cherry CH
Mahogany MHY
Teak TEK
Wenge WEN
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Surface
Example:
HPL coating in yellow, 05 mm thick

HPL_05_yellow
1 2 3
Material _ Thickness _ Color
The individual blocks must be separated by an underscore.
Material Code
Veneer Respective type of wood
HPL* HPL
Color Code
Wood Abbreviation for respective wood type
Yellow Yellow
Blue Blue
Red Red
Granite Granite
Black Black
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Profile
Example:
PVC edge 2 mm thick with maple texture

PVC_2_MA
1 2 3
Material _ Thickness _ Color
The individual blocks must always be separated by an underscore.
Material Code
Veneer edge VE
PVC edges PVC
Solid edge SE
Color Code
Wood Abbreviation for the respective type of wood
Yellow Yellow
Blue Blue
Red Red
Black Black
Milled profiles are a special case, and they are identified and described as
follows:
Example:
Milled profile with tool T301

FIP_T301
1 2
Milling identification / Number of the milling tool to be
used
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Part definition
Example:
Part definition for interior with profile on 1st edge:

INT_2000
1 2 3
Application _ Edges _ Any special info
The individual blocks must always be separated by an underscore.
Application Code
Base panel BASE
interior panel INT
Front Front
Strip STRIP
Back panel BP
Partition PA
Exterior panel EXT
Edges Code
Edge 1 with profile 2000
Edge 1+ 3 with profile 2020
No edge with profile 0000
All edges with profile 2222
etc.
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Application Code
Top shelf inset CP_TSI
Top shelf onset CP_TSO
Top shelf as rail CP_TSR
Top shelf as rail front and back CP_TSR_FB
Top shelf as rail front CP_TSR_F
Bottom shelf inset CP_BSI

Bottom shelf continuous CP_BSC
Bottom shelf as traverse CP_BST
Adjustable shelf CP_ADJ
Fixed shelf CP_FIX

Fixed shelf no inset CP_FIX_DWL_In00mm
Side panels
Exterior panel left, 1 edge with profile, line bore CP_SPL_2000_LB
Exterior panel left, 1 edge with profile, no line CP_POL_2000
bore
Exterior panel left, 3 edges with profile, line CP_SPL_2202_LB
bore
Exterior panel right, 3 edges with profile, no line CP_SPR_2202
bore
Partition no inset CP_PAR_DWL_In00mm

Partition, 20mm inset CP_PAR_DWL_In20mm
Back panel added on CP_BPA

Back panel with rabbet CP_BPR
Back panel with groove CP_BPG
Doors
Double door onset, handle in middle CP_DDO_LORP_PM
Double door onset, handle at top CP_DDO_LORO_PT
Double door onset, handle at bottom CP_DDO_LPRO_PB
Double door inset, handle in middle CP_DDIn_LPRP_PM
Double door inset, handle at bottom CP_DDIn_LORP_PB
Single door onset, handle in middle CP_SDO_PM
Single door onset, handle at top CP_SDO_PT
Drawers
Drawer onset, wood, single extension CP_DWR_On_W_SE
Drawer onset, wood, full extension CP_DWR_On_W_FE
Drawer onset, purchased, full extension CP_DWR_On_P_FE
Drawer inset, wood, single extension CP_DWR_In_W_SE
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Other naming options
Goal:
This section describes
• another naming option.
The examples shown in the following section differ fundamentally from the
master data created in imos. This difference is intended to show you what
information you can already include in the naming of individual master
data items.
When creating your own master data, consider first what information you
require when naming, how this information can be abbreviated and still
make sense, and what naming conventions you will use for your master
data.
Material
Type of material Description

Uncoated carrier materials MDF08 ;FPY19 ;HF08 ;GLAS05...
Solid wood MA19 ;BE25...
Pre-veneered carrier materials VE19_MA ;FU25_BU...
Pre-coated carrier materials PF19_MA ;KF25_KB...
Surface
Surface Description
Veneer MA05 ;BE01…
Synthetic foils PF05_MA ;KF01_BE...
Profile
Profile Description
Veneered edge VE_AH05; VE_KB08;VE_BU01...
Solid wood edge SE_AH50; SE_BU10...
ABS_AH01;ABS_blue02; ABS_alu03
Plastic edge
MIP_R3mm; MIP_Ogee; MIP_No123
Milled in panel MIP_Groove5mm; MIP_Rabbet8mm
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Part definitions
Here are a few examples of part definitions where no variables are used.
The name consists of three parts.
FPY19 = the carrier material used

MA05 = the surface used
2000 = the quantity and position of the edges
Description Explanation
Carrier material: FPY19
PD_PB19_MA05_2000 Coating: MA0-5
Edges: Profile on edge 1
Carrier material: Solid beech 25 mm
PD_BE25_MIP_R3mm_2202 Coating: None
Edges: Radius 3 mm on edges 1, 2 and 4
Next you’ll find some examples of part definitions where variables are
used. Here, too, the name consists of three parts:
EXT = the variable used for the carrier material

x-x = the variables used for the top and bottom coating
2202 = the variables used for the respective edge
Using variables
Carrier material: $MAT_EXT
Top coating: $Surf_EXT
PD_EXT_x-x_2202
Bottom coating: $Surf _EXT
Edges: $PRF_EXT on edges 1,2 and 4
Carrier material: $MAT_INT
Top coating: $Surf _EXT
PD_INT_x-i_2000
Bottom coating: $Surf _INT
Edges: $PRF_INT on edge 1
Carrier material: $MAT_FRONT
Top coating: $Surf _FRONT
PD_FRONT_f-f_2222 Bottom coating: $Surf _FRONT
Edges: $PRF_FRONT on edges 1, 2, 3
and 4
Carrier material: $MAT_FIX
Top coating: $Surf _FIX
PD_FIX_i-i_2000
Bottom coating: $Surf _FIX
Edges: $PRF_FIX on edge 1
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Adjustable shelves
Tab Feature Code

Duplo DU
Connector Secura SE
Variable connector VC
front: -20 mm In20mm
back: 0 mm 0
Reveal value
right: -05 mm -05
left: -05 mm -05
Note:
If the dimensions of the “Reveal values” on the various edges are the
same, then it is better to specify the measurement only once.
Examples:
ADJ_DU_In20mm
ADJ_VC_In20mm
ADJ_SE_In00mm
Fixed shelves (executed as shelves)
Tab Feature Code

Definition Executed as a shelf MP
Minifix MF
Rastex RX
Lamelo LM
Connector
Dowel DL
No connector NC
front: -20 mm In20mm
back: 0 mm 0
Reveal value
right: -0.5 mm 0
left: -0.5 mm 0
Examples:
FIX_MF_In20mm
FIX_DL_In00mm
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Fixed shelves (executed as rails)
Tabs Feature Code

Front rail FIXR_F
Definition
Back rail FIXR _B
Inset from front edge InF
Depth (front) DF
Horizontal alignment H
Construction
Vertical alignment V
Inset from back edge InB
Depth (back) DB
Examples:
CP_FIXR _F_InF0_D100_H
CP_FIXR _B_InB25_D150_V
CP_FIXR _BH_IF20_D100_H_IB0_D100_H
Top / bottom shelves
Tab Feature Abbreviation

Inset TSI / BSI
Continuous TSC / BSC
Construction
Mitred TSM / BSM
Vertical offset O
Minifix MF
Rastex RX
Lamelo LM
Connector
Dowel DL
No connector NC
Front: -20 mm In20mm
Back: 0 mm 0
Reveal value
Right: -0.5 mm 0
Left: -0.5 mm 0
Examples:
CP_TSI_H02_MF_DL_In00mm
CP_TSC_H0_LM_In20mm
CP_BSI_H0_VC_In20mm
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Side panels
Tab Feature Code

1 edge 2000
Definition 3 edges 2202
4 edges 2222
Left side panel SPL
Right side panel SPR
lLine bores
Universal side panel SP
With line bore LB
Examples:
CP_SPL_2000
CP_SP_2000
CP_SPR_2222_LB
Partition
Tab Feature Code

Minifix MF
Rastex RX
Lamelo LM
Connector
Dowel DL
No connector NC
Front: -20 mm In20
Back: 0 mm 0
Reveal value
Top: -0.5 mm 0
Back: -0.5 mm 0
Examples:
CP_PART_MF_In00mm
CP_PART_VV_In20mm
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Back panels
Tab Feature Code

Groove / rabbet depth
Left 5
Right 5
Top 5
Construction Bottom 5
Backset B20
Grooved G
Rabbetted R
Add-on A
Minifix MF
Lamelo LM
Connector Dowel DL
No connector NC (---)
Examples:
CP_BPG_Ov05
CP_BPA_Ov18_In20
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Single doors
Tab Feature Abbreviation

Definition Executed as single door SD
Overlay O
Inset In
Construction Hinged left L
Hinged right R
Backset (e.g. 20 mm) B20
Bottom In...
Top ...
Reveal value
Opening side ...
Hinged side ...
Hinge on outside O
Connector
Hinge in middle M
Pull in middle PM
Pull top PT
Pull
Pull bottom PB
No pull NP
Examples:
CP_SDO_SP_PM_L
CP_SDO_PART_PT_R
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Double doors
Tab Feature Code

Definition Executed as double door DD
Overlay O
Construction Inset In
Backset (e.g. 20mm) B20
Bottom RV...
Top ...
Reveal value
Opening side ...
Hinged side ...
Left side LS
Left partition LP
Connector
Right side RS
Right partition RP
Pull middle PM
Pull top PT
Handle
Pull bottom PB
No pull NP
Examples:
CP_DDO_LSRP_PT
CP_DDO_LPRS_PB
CP_DDIn_B20_RV03
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Goal:
This chapter contains
• a list of which field selections in the Organizer list configuration refer to

which imos data
• the names under which imos data is saved in the IDBGPL
• graphics explaining what information from the imos dialogs is
evaluated using which fields.
The IDBGPL in imos is a component-based parts list database.
IDBGPL stands for imosDataBaseGeneratedPartsList. Every item of

component-based data is contained in this list.
The following chart explains which field selection in the Organizer refers to
what imos data. The name of the corresponding IDBGPL column is given
in square brackets beneath the name of the field.
1 imos default text Information origin

ID-No.
2 Allocated automatically
[ID]
This information refers to the “order
Order number
3 number” text field in the order data
[ORDER]
window
Quantity The quantity of the same connector can
4
[CNT] be specified in the list of purchased items
Component Element Manager. The type of
5
[TYPE] component (top shelf, bottom shelf, etc.)
Element Manager. The name of the item
(worktop, crosspieces, trim, traverse, etc.)
Description
6 from the data record.
[NAME1]
In the case of purchased parts, the item
name from the Items center is evaluated.
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Element Manager. The name of the

construction principle of a component.
CPNAME
7 With purchased items, the content of the
[CPNAME]
information field is analyzed under the
item name (Item center).
The principle name of the material from
the material master data is analyzed.
Material
8 For purchased items, this is the content of
[MATID]
info field no. 17 (No.) from the Item
center.
The content of “Name 1” from the material
Core material master data.
9 Description With purchased items, this is the content
[MATNAME] of info field 16 (Series) from the Item
center.
Information on the activation of the option
field “Grain” from the material master
data for the base material.
Grain index
10 0= no grain direction given
[MATGRID]
1= grain direction 0 or 180°
3= other grain direction
Grain angle base
Analysis of the core grain from the part
11 material
definition.
[MATGROR]
Top surface Principle name from the surface master
12
[SURFTID] data.
Surface name top
13 Name 1 from the surface master data.
[SURFTNAM]
field “Grain” from the surface master data
Grain index surface for the top surface material.
14 material 0= no grain direction given
[SURFTGRID] 49= grain direction 0 or 180°
Grain angle surface
Calculation of top surface grain angle from
15 material
the part definition.
[SURFTGROR]
L surface top
16 Finished size minus the edges plus the
[SURFTLOPEN]
oversize of the top surface; figures
B surface top
17 calculated from construction.
[SURFTWIDTH]
T surface top Thickness of the top surface from the
18
[SURFTTHK] surface masterdata.
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Surface bottom Principle name from the surface master

19
[SURFBID] data
Surface name surface
20 bottom Name 1 from the surface master data
[SURFBNAM]
field “Grain” from the surface master data
Grain index surface of the bottom surface material.
21 bottom 0= no grain direction given
[SURFBGRID] 49= grain direction 0 or 180°
Grain angle surface
Analysis of the grain angle of the bottom
22 bottom
surface from the part definition
[SURFBGROR]
L surface bottom
23 Finished size minus the edges plus the
[SURFBLEN]
oversize of the top surface; figures
B surface bottom
24 calculated from construction
[SURFBWIDTH]
D surface bottom Thickness of the top surface from the
25
[SURFBTHK] surface master data
Length fin size
26
[FLEN] Size of the finished size with edges,
Width fin size calculated from the construction
27
[FWIDTH]
Consists of the thickness of the core
Thickness fin size material plus the thickness of the surfaces;
28
[FTHK] is calculated from the master data and the
part definition.
Length ZM
29
[CLEN] Unfinished size plus the oversize from the
Width ZM material master data
30
[CWIDTH]
Thickness ZM Component thickness from the part
31
[CTHK] definition
32 Length unfin [RLEN]
Width unfin Finished size minus the edges
33
[RWIDTH]
Thickness unfin
34 Thickness from the part definition.
[RTHK]
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Information from the part definition.

Components with more than four edges.
0: standard component with four edges
Special component 1: special component with four edges, at
35
[ISPEC] least one of which is a contour.
2: special component with more than four
edges
3: special component, not panel shaped
Area
36 Calculation from the construction
[AREA]
Price Component price is calculated from
37
[PRICE] masterdata
NCNO NC program number; allocated
38
[NCNO] automatically
Barcode
[BARCODE]
Info field under the principle name of the
components, data from Element
Processing text
40 Manager.
[TEXT1]
For purchased items, the info field under
the item name from the Item center.
Comment Content of the upper text field on the
41
[TEXT2] “Details” register of the Item center.
Serial part ID
[ID_SERIES]
Serial part text
43
[ID_TEXT]
Serial part NC no
44
[ID_NCNO]
NC program Y/N Evaluation of the info record from the
45
[NC_FLAG] Element Manager
Part list Y/N
46
[BOM_FLAG]
Generate cut list
47
[CUT_FLAG]
Part definition Principle name from the master data of the
48
[KMS] part definition.
Information from the part definition.
Multiple component
49 0= single component
[MPE_TYPE]
1= multiple component
ID parent component
[PARENT_ID]
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Ref. on veneer mother

ID no. of the veneer mother component;
51 component
allocated automatically.
[VMOTHER_ID]
Can be allocated in the Vario dialog. Used
Veneer ID
52 for uniform veneer definition on fronts and
[VENEER_ID]
back panels.
To each veneer mother component an ID
Veneer Flitsch ID
53 no. can be assigned
Flitsch_ID
Offset to mother
54 component X Calculated from the construction.
[X_VMOTHER] Describes the shift of an individual sheet
Offset to mother to the overall veneer sheet. Note the
55 component Y rotation of the components in imos.
[Y_VMOTHER]
56
Evaluation of the option field “Reflect
Mirrored component Y/N
57 surface” from the “Construction” folder of
[MIRROR_FL]
the Element Manager
INFO field 1
58
[INFO1]
INFO field 2
59
[INFO2]
INFO field 3 Evaluation of the info record from the
60
[INFO3] Element Manager
INFO field 4
61
[INFO4]
INFO field 5
62
[INFO5]
Σ of the NC ID´s Calculated sum of the NC ID's1
63
[CHECKSUM1]
Σ of the NC ID´s Calculated sum of the NC ID´s2
64
[CHECKSUM2]
Material category Information about the material category
65
[MATCAT]
Material costs Costs per unit of material
66
[MATCPU]
67 Surface costs Costs per unit of top surface
[SURFTCPU]
68 Surface costs Costs per unit of bottom surface
[SURFBCPU]
69 MATCOL1 Compound string for Material:Material
name + _ + color code1
70 MATCOL2 Compound string for Material:

Material text + _ + color code2
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71 SURFTCOL1 Compound string for top surface:

Surface name + _ + color code1
72 SURFTCOL2 Compound string for top surface:
Surface text + _ + color code2
73 SURFBCOL1 Compound string for bottom surface:
Surface name + _ + color code1
74 SURFBCOL2 Compound string for bottom surface:
Surface text + _ + color code2
75 Barcode-String Bar code string in an educated manner
[PARTPOSSTR] from the item number of the construction
unit
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How to use the tables

The following pages explain what information from the imos master data
can be evaluated by selecting which fields.
Example:
The information in the “Description 1” field from the master data manager
for material is to be issued in the Organizer. What field do you need to
select from the Organizer?
How to proceed:
Go to the page in this chapter where the field selection for material master
data is explained, and you will see the following illustration.
9.
1. Check to see the legend number of the “Description 1” field.

The “Description 1” field is number 9.
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There is a table on the same page that explains the name of the field
content in the Organizer.
2. Look at the table to see the name of the line with no. 9.
The name on line 9 is “Core material Description”.
8 Material
9 Core material Description
Material master data
10 Grain index
34 Thickness unfin
So now you know that you have to select “Core material Description” in
the Organizer field selection to issue the information from the material
master data.
Of course, this route is also possible in the opposite direction.
1. You have activated the field “Core material Description” in a list

configuration in the Organizer.
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Now you want to know what the issued information means and where it
came from.
2. To do so, find “Core material Description” in the second column of the

table in the field selection.
Note:
The sequence in the table is the same as the sequence in the field
selection. The illustration above shows that the field “Core material
Description” covers about half of the available possibilities, so you can
also look for the field in the middle of the field selection table.
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You will find the “Core material Description” field on line 9 in the second
column of the table.
The content of “Name 1” from the material

Core material master data.
9 Description With purchased items, this is the content
[MATNAME] of info field 16 (Series) from the Item
center.
The right column of the table now explains what the issued information
means and where it comes from.
3. Finally, you can go to the page with the field selection for profile master
data to find out where the information needs to be entered in imos.
8 Material
9 Core material Description
10 Grain index
34 Thickness unfin
… …
This now tells you that the information came from the content of the
“Description 1” field.
9.
Data from the material master data

8 Material
9 Material name core material
10 Grain index
34 Thickness raw size
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8 9.
34.
10.
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Data from the surface master data

12 Surface top
13 Surface name top
14 Grain index surface top
18 T surface top
Surface masterdata
19 Surface bottom
20 Surface name surface bottom
21 Grain index surface bottom
25 T surface bottom
13. +
20.
14. +
21.
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19. +
25.
15. +
22.
Data from part definition

11 Grain angle core material
15 Grain angle surface top
22 Grain angle surface bottom
Part definition
28 Thickness fin size
48 Part definition
49 Multiple component
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48.
49.
28.
11.
15.
22.
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Data from the Element Manager

5 Component
6 Name
7 CPNAME
40 Processing text
42 Serial part ID
43 Serial part text
44 Serial part NC no.
45 NC program Y/N
Element Manager
46 Parts list Y/N
47 Generate section list
57 Mirrored component Y/N
58 INFO field 1
59 INFO field 2
60 INFO field 3
61 INFO field 4
62 INFO field 5
7.
40.
5.
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57.
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6.
42.
43.
45.
46. 44.
47.
58.-62.
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Data from the order data window

4 Order number Order data window
4.
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Data from the Vario dialog

52 Veneer ID Vario
52.
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The following two examples will apply only to the issue in lists of
purchased items.
These lists will contain both purchased items and the connectors.
Data of purchased items

7 Name Element Manager / AZ
8 CPNAME Element Manager
9 Material Material master data
10 Material name core material Material master data
46 Processing text Element Manager
47 Note Item Center
6.
40.
7.
8.
9.
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Data from the connector master data

7 Name Element Manager / IC
9 Material Material master data
10 Material name core material Material master data
43 Price Component price
6.
37.
9.
8.
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Appendix C: How to set up data

Goal:
In this chapter you will find
• a list of procedures for setting up master data.
Setting up material
Proceed as follows to set up a new material:
1. Open the Material Master Data Manager.
2. Highlight the material “STANDARD” and save it under the desired

name.
3. Enter the material-specific properties on the tabs “Data” and “Settings”

in the corresponding fields.
4. Select a suitable color principle from the “data” tab.
5. Save the newly created material and move it into the desired directory.
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Creating a coating
New coatings are created in the Surface Master Data Manager as follows:
1. Open the Surface Master Data Manager.
2. Highlight the material “STANDARD” and save it under the desired

name.
3. Enter the material-specific properties on the tabs “Data” and “Settings”

in the corresponding fields.
4. Select a suitable color principle from the “data” tab.
5. Save the newly created material and move it into the desired directory.
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Creating a profile
Process as follows to create a profile using the Contour Wizard:
1. Open the Contour Wizard, select the function “Profile geometry” and
then “Draw contour in ACAD”.
2. Save the finished contour by selecting the function “Select contour in

ACAD and create new contour” under “Profile geometry” in the Contour
Wizard.
3. This opens the contour editor where the contour is saved. You can also
change the dimension of contours in the contour editor.
4. Save a preview of the contour in the directory “...imos\ SYS\ info\ SLD”
by displaying the contour in the ACAD using the Contour Wizard, and
creating a wmf file of the geometry in the folder using the import/export
function in the system menu. The name may consists of a maximum of
8 characters.
5. Now save the contour as a new profile in the Profile Master Data
Managerby saving the “STANDARD” profile under the new name, and
loading a preview on the “Settings” tab using the buttons
and .
6. Enter the desired data in the corresponding fields on the tabs, or select
the desired settings and save the newly created profile.
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Changing profile geometry
The principle construction of profile “IM_MK_R_ER_3mm” is the same as

the profile “IM_MK_R_ER_5mm”, the only difference being the fillet radius
of 3 mm instead of 5mm. This change can be entered in the contour editor
in full.
Procedure:
1. Open the contour editor.
2. Highlight the contour “IM_MK_R_ER_5mm” which you have already

created.
3. Save this contour under the name “IM_MK_R_ER_3mm”.
4. On the tabs on the right side of the window, change the data so that
rounded corners are created with an absolute value of 3 mm. (The
length of the line segment was designed to be variable and does not
need to be changed.)
5. Save the changes.
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Creating a part definition
Proceed as follows to create the part definitions:
1. Open the Part Definition Master Data Manager.
2. Highlight the part definition “STANDARD” and save it under the name
of the part definition to be created.
3. Change the material as shown in the graphics.
4. Change the surfaces as shown in the graphics.
5. Allocate the profiles to the individual edges as shown in the graphics.
6. Change the edge settings so that the transition is “long”, and the
application is “edge before surface” and “edge after CNC”.
7. Save the settings.
8. Move the part definitions into the folder “…your company name…”.
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Creating a construction principle
Proceed as follows to create a construction principle:
1. Open the Element Manager in which the CPs are managed.
2. Highlight a CP that is similar to the new part, and save it under the new
name.
3. Select the new part properties on the tabs (part definition, structural
details).
4. Save the new CP and drag it into the desired directory.
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Appendix D: Item rotation

Goal:
This chapter explains, using graphics,
• how items are rotated in imos.
The following graphics are intended to clarify the rotation of individual

items in imos.
Back
Side panel Side panel

left right
Door left Door right
: rotation point
: direction of rotation
In the first step of the item rotation, the front elements and back are turned
90 degrees around the corresponding rotation points.
After rotation, the items are all folded to the right (seen from the front) so
they are positioned horizontally. Thus either the outer or inner side of the
part is at the top.
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The following table displays the edge situation of the individual items.
Shelves
Top shelf:
Top surface: outside
Bottom surface: inside
Sides
Left side:
Front

Back

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Appendix E: Answers to the questions

Chapter 3 “Planning/presentation”
Answers for Section 3.1.5
1. A room situation can be created as follows:
• straight wall
• L-shaped wall left
• L-shaped wall right
• U-shaped
• from one polyline
• free wall construction
2. The position of the guideline determines which side the wall should be
on, relative to the given layout. It determines whether the wall is
constructed to the right, left or middle of the direction of drawing.
3. The direction of the opening can be changed by highlighting it in the

top view, and then, using AutoCAD, drawing the opening on the other
side of the wall.
1. An item may be positioned on a grid or on another item, or by entering

an insertion point.
2. The base of the drawing of the purchased item is adopted as the

insertion point in the construction.
3. Items must be highlighted sequentially, from left to right, in order to

generate a contiguous part on them.
1. Highlight the item in the drawing and then double-click on “Edit

selected item” under “Editing methods” in the manager window. This
opens the Vario dialog box where the item was created.
Another possibility is to click on “Select and modify” and then
select the item in the drawing. This button is in the imos “Items”
toolbox.
2. A component needs to be selected before you can split a worktop.
3. The dimensions of individual items such as trims can be changed with

the command “Move edges”. Select an edge, and then select the shift
function from the editing manager window.
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4. To adopt the cutout for a sink, you first have to separate the polylines
for the sink into individual line segments using the AutoCAD command
“Explode”. Select the item in which the cutout is to be generated in the
next step. Select the command “Polyline as cutout” in the directory
“Transfer AutoCAD elements”. You will find this directory in the window
with editing methods.
Chapter 4 “Construction”
1. Open the item center to get to the Vario dialog. Select “Insert” and then
“Article” from the menu, or select “Vario, Angolo or purchased parts”
from the “Insert” tab in the manager, the “Item” button from the imos
toolbox of the same name, or “Vario” from the “Master data” tab in the
manager.
In the upper area of the window, click on the “New” button and
select “Vario” from the menu.
2. The linear division is “4{1}”, but you can also enter “1:1:1:1”.
3. The hinged side of the door can be changed on the first tab in the
“Vario” dialog box by activating the corresponding option field.
4. The article height of a base is defined on the “base” tab. It is possible

to adjust the first zone, or all the zones, or to increase the total height.
1. It is due to the visualization mode, which must be set at mode 3 in

order to visualize interior elements.
2. The circle must be inside the viewing level of the components, i.e.
parallel to the surface of the component. Because circles are always
drawn only in the x/y plane, the coordinate system must have been
adjusted to the viewing plane first.
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3. It is possible to select the edge in the drawing after clicking on “Select

edge” on the “Details” tab in the manager. You can also filter for an
edge. The filter type must be set to “Edge” and the value of “Number”
set to the appropriate edge number in the filter dialog.
4. The “Current selection” in the filter dialog refers to the elements that
are highlighted in the drawing or list of elements on the “Details” tab in
the manager.
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Chapter 5 “Component construction”

1. Only the line bores are specified in the structural properties for side
panels. This includes the component side from which the line bores are
bored, the size of the bores with the grid, and the height and depth
reference of the line bore.
2. You can use the search function in the Element Manager to find the
appropriate side panel. To do so, enter the name of the side panel and
click on “Search”. In the list of search results, double-lick on the side
panel. The side will be highlighted in the corresponding directory, and
can be inserted.
3. The standard sizes are used only in the preview for the proportions of
the side, and play no part in the construction.
4. The part definition and edge situation are displayed in the preview of
the first tab.
5. Click on “Multiple” to highlight the component that will be inserted

repeatedly in the element manager. The insertion dialog starts without
the component having to be selected again in the element manager.
6. A total of 8+4=12 different insertion points can be specified on a

component. In the insertion dialog, click on the corresponding buttons
on the first tab representing the frame of the component. There are
eight outer corners and four middle points on the edges of the
component. On side panels, the middle points refer to the thickness of
the component.
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1. Transitions to the sides (hinged, continuous, mitered), possible height

differences between the sides, and the grooves are determined on the
“Construction” tab in the CP for shelves. Connectors and dowels which
are processed on the sides are selected on the “Connector” tab. Any
projections on the four sides of a shelf are defined on the “Reveal
values” tab. Finally, the angle of the front and back edges with regard
to the sides is determined on the “Front edge” and “Back edge” tabs.
2. The height when inserting a lower shelf in an individual construction is

the clear height between the lower shelf and the floor.
3. A left and a right panel as well as a top and a bottom shelf must be
available before shelves can be inserted, because these components
are used for reference purposes.
4. The angles of the front and back edges with regard to the sides are
selected on the “Front edge” and “Back edge” tabs. This is important
for sides of different depths. The actual settings are explained in
greater depth in the preview.
1. The joint dimensions of a grooved panel are specified in the groove

construction principle on the “Groove construction” tab in the CP for the
back panel. The groove is enlarged. The size of the groove consists of
the thickness of the back panel and the entered joint sizes.
2. The joint dimensions of the front elements in a component construction

are defined in the design parameters principle. The design parameters
principle can be selected and modified by clicking on the
corresponding button in the order data window.
3. The position of the handles is specified in the handle principle. You can
select a handle principle by clicking on “Pull 1”, Pull 2” or “Pull 3” on the
“Pull” tab. You can select and change existing handle principles and
create new ones in the dialog.
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4. Changes to the front of a drawer are saved in the “Front” folder in the
Drawer Manager. The saving of the drawer principle includes only the
choice of the front, and not any subsequent changes to the front.
5. Clicking on an erroneously highlighted component with the ”Shift” key

pressed down cancels individual highlights.
6. Use “To parent Level” to get to the component level. Open the
component directory by clicking on the in front of the component
name and highlight the desired edge.
You will find these functions on the “Details” tab in the manager.
1. Materials, coatings and edge situations are specified in the part

definition.
2. The total oversize is 10 mm each in length and width.
3. Unfinished component size (US) = finished size (FS) – edges
4. Later, in the Organizer, the calculation factor determines the extra

charges in the price calculations.
5. The currency is defined in the Organizer.
6. Individual line segments of a contour can be varied using the option

fields “Relative” and “Absolute”. Thus, a profile can always have a
curve with a radius of 3 mm even with differing component thicknesses.
In this case the line segment is defined as “relative”, and the rounded
line segments are “absolute”.
7. Profile previews are contained in the directory “...imos\ SYS\ info\

SLD”.
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Chapter 6 “Drawing output”

1. It could be that this dimensioning is not included leveling the x/y plane
of the coordinate system. In this case you must adjust the coordinate
system to the view direction.
2. A dimensioned drawing is saved using the command “DWG Out…” in

the menu “Import/ Export" in the system menu.
3. After a drawing has been saved, only the drawing data exists. The
imos data must be obtained from the database by opening the order
again.
4. Section drawings contain only those details that are set in the
corresponding visualization mode. To display profiles, change to
visualization mode 6. Profiles are also displayed if the corresponding
setting has been specified on the “Visualization” tab in the Visu
Manager.
1. The drawing content can be edited in the model area, and the “drawing
environment” in the paper area – that is to say, the drawing frame, for
instance. Use the buttons and to switch between the two.
These buttons are on the status bar at the bottom of the screen. The
same functions are available via the “Output” menu and submenu
“Border”.
2. The component data (height, thickness etc.), order data (order number,
viewing data principle etc.) and drawing data (scale, viewing direction
etc.) can be displayed in the output fields.
3. The information on the “Colors” and “Order info” tabs can be evaluated
in the output fields of the drawing frame and in the Project Manager.
4. Dimensioned component drawings of the articles are created in the

Doc Manager.
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Chapter 7 “Project Manager”

1.
2. In order to allocate a number of orders to a project simultaneously, you

need to do the following:
• Mark the orders in the lower grid of the Organizer by

doubleclick.
• Right-click on the mouse and select “Assign Order”.
The dialog for allocating orders to a project is started. In the dialog you
can specify how often the orders are to be allocated to which project.
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1. The various tabs of the Organizer bar contain the projects set up in
imos, imos orders, links for the output of lists, labels and dimensioned
component drawings. Also, projects can be transferred and catalogs
created of articles in imos.
2. You can check the properties of a list link by right-clicking on the link
and selecting “Link properties” from the context menu.
3. From the link context menu, select the command “Configure BOM” to
change the list configuration. This opens the List Configuration Wizard.
4. The column width of the lists is given on the second page of the List
Configuration Wizard in the column “Width in %”. The values are
percentages, so the total must be 100.
5. The name “Field above” describes the upper line in the cells on the list;
“Field below” is the line below.
Each cell of a list contains two lines in which the values for “Field
above” and “Field below” appear.
Each line of the table shown below equates to a column in the list.
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Thus the serial number appears in the first column in the top field of
this list, and the name of the component in the bottom field.
Field above
Field below
1st line of 2nd line of

table table 3rd line of
...
table
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3rd edition

imos Basic User Manual

The goal of this training manual is to explain the underlying functionalities

This manual will show you how to

• depict and visualize a room set

5.2 Inserting side panels 208

5.16.3 Setting up a profile preview 426

Appendix C: How to set up data 601

2 A brief introduction to imos

1. imos contains easy-to-use room design tools that are specially

3. Precise manufacturing and cost estimate information is automatically

4. On completion of the planning and design work, every item of

imos contains open software architecture, and it offers many possibilities

imos can be used to design and present individual items of furniture as

Planning is based on design principles:

• Parametric components are designed using materials, finishes, edges

• Framed doors, trims, panels and worktops can be created

• Jointing, connecting and mitering calculations are possible even for

The product information is generated automatically from the 3D design via

• item and part dimensioning for customer, workshop, and assembly

• parts lists with material, veneer, covering and edge information

• manufacturing lists with production details

Work schedules and NC programs are created automatically using pro-

• NC programs with approaches, aggregate selection and process opti-

• post-processors for CNC processing centers through to edge proces-

• draw the room

3.1 Drawing the room

In this section you will

• draw the room

The Room tab is the equivalent of the Room menu.

3.1.1 Drawing a wall

Begin by drawing the walls.

Click on the “Top view” button for a better view.

7. Starting point of the wall:

8. End point or [Curved]

9. End point or [Curved]

10. End point or [Curved]

11. End point or [Curved]

12. End point or [Curved]

13. End point or [Curved]

Now enter “@0,-4300”.

14. End point or [Curved]

Finally, click on the right mouse key or press “Return”.

3.1.2 Inserting windows

Click on “Windows" in the “Room” manager folder to open the Windows

1. Select “Dreh- Kippflügel” from the “Style” selection window. A preview

2. Select left as the hinged side.

5. Fit the window 1300 mm from the reference point.

6. Enter 30 for the opening angle.

The window will appear in the drawing.

3.1.3 Inserting doors

1. Select “Drehflügel Rechteck- Ausschnitt “ from the “Style” se-

2. Select DIN left as the hinged side

5. Fit the door 200 mm from the reference point.

6. Click on the green check mark to return to the drawing in-

The door will appear in the drawing.

3.1.4 Carrer@ grid

The Carrer@ grid is generated automatically on wall elements. It can also

2. Click on “carrera@planning grid“. This function is also accessible via

2. Select 600 mm for the corner distance.

3. Enter 570 mm for the depth of the grid.

4. Enter 10 as the number of subdivisions.

5. Click on the green check mark to return to drawing mode.