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Znd Design Center - ZDC

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Software-/Firmwareversion: ZDC2.2
Ausgabedatum: 02-2016

Inhalt

Inhalt

1 Znd Design Center - ZDC..............................................................................................................5


1.1 Licence information...........................................................................................................................5
1.2 System requirements and compatibility............................................................................................6
1.3 Program updates.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Extending the licence....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Performing the installation................................................................................................................ 7
1.6 Windows: Delete ZDC...................................................................................................................... 7
2 General information about the library............................................................................................9
3 License information....................................................................................................................... 11
4 Operation.........................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Library............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Illustrator......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Preview........................................................................................................................................... 20

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Znd Design Center - ZDC

1 Znd Design Center - ZDC

The Znd Design Center is an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for the creation of packaging and three
dimensional POS displays made from folding carton, corrugated cardboard and sandwich material. It
is based on an extensive library with parametrized designs.

Select a design and enter the desired dimensions. In Adobe Illustrator you can complete the design
with logos, templates and other Illustrator design components. You can preview the 3D model at any
time. Exporting a 3D PDF file or illustrations in the .png file format is ideal for use in presentations and
proposals.
Every design is already formatted so that you can import it directly into the Znd Cut Center without
any additional steps.
The Znd Design Center plug-in consists of the following two components:
Library
Preview

1.1 Licence information


The plug-in only works with a valid hardware key. This hardware key contains the licence information
required to use the plug-in. Insert the hardware key into a vacant USB port before starting the Znd
Cut Center.

Znd Design Center - ZDC

1.2 System requirements and compatibility

The Znd Design Center requires the installation of Adobe Illustrator . The plug-in is compatible with
the following versions of Illustrator and operating systems:

Windows
Operating system

CS6

CC

CC (2014)

CC (2015)

Windows XP (SP3)

Windows 7(SP1)

Windows 8

Windows 8.1

Windows 10

Mac
Operating system

CS6

CC

CC (2014)

CC (2015)

Mac OS X 10.7

OS X 10.8

OS X 10.9

OSX 10.10

OSX 10.11

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1.3 Program updates


Depending on the license purchased, you can use the Znd Design Center for either 1, 3 or 5 years.
During this time, you will receive all program and design updates at no extra cost.
Contact your Znd contact for further information.

1.4 Extending the licence


After expiration of the program license you can no longer use the ZDC. Contact your Znd partner if
you wish to extend the licence.

1.5 Performing the installation


A Download the installation file and save this.
B Insert the hardware key into a free USB port.
C Double-click the installation file:
ZDCsetupx.x.msi for Windows
ZDCsetupx.x.pkg for Max/OS
D Read and accept the end user licence agreement.
E Confirm the recommended installation path.
F Click Install to start the installation.

1.6 Windows: Delete ZDC


A Start the system controls.
B Double-click the software.
C Select the Znd Design Center from the list of installed programs and then click Delete or Add/
Remove. When a dialogue box is displayed, follow the instructions to remove the program.

Znd Design Center - ZDC

General information about the library

2 General information about the library

All designs in the library are parameterized. This means that you only have to determine the relevant
dimensions. All other dimensions are calculated automatically.
The Znd Design Center includes creations by well-known packaging designers as well as standard
designs (FEFCO).

General information about the library

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License information

3 License information
In the Library tab, the license information is shown (installed program version, hardware key
identification, remaining license duration).
Contact your Znd partner if you wish to extend the licence.

License information

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License information

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Operation

4 Operation
The ZDC consists of two components, which can be called up separately:
Library: Select the design
Preview: 3D view of the selected design

A Start Adobe Illustrator .


B Click on Window.
C In the menu Window position the mouse cursor on Znd Design Center and click Library or
Preview.

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Operation

4.1 Library

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Preview window

Change view in preview window (design, punching outline, parameter description)

Library, sorted by material

Open PDF catalogue

Changeable dimensions

Selecting the units (mm, inches)

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4.1.1 Change preview


The preview of the selected design is available in three different views. Please observe the following:
Areas marked in pink are not visible in folded state or are located on the inside of the packaging.
Light blue areas mark the surface of the design.
All dimensions that can be changed are visible in view 2.

View 1:Design
in folding
preview

View
2:Punching
outline

View
3:Description of Useful information on entering dimensions
the parameters

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Operation

4.1.2 Opening the PDF design catalogue


The design catalogue is an overview of all the designs from the library.

A In Adobe Illustrator , select the > Znd Design Center > Library.
B In the library, click Catalogue.
C Select a storage location and click OK.

4.1.3 Open Design

A In Adobe Illustrator , select the Znd Design Center > Library.


B Select your design from the library.
C Change the dimensions of the design. Switch to Change preview on page 15 in the preview
window to view all the dimensions of the design that can be changed.
D To confirm, click OK.
Results

The design is opened in Adobe Illustrator .

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Operation

4.2 Illustrator
4.2.1 Layers

Wichtig:

In Adobe Illustrator before starting the ZDC plug-ins activate the setting Remember layers
when pasting. When you copy objects or paths from other documents, the original layer is created
automatically and the object copied to this layer.

Each design already includes all the layers necessary to be able to import the file into the ZCC. Make
sure that the correct layer is activated before making any changes.

Designation

Description

3D preview markers

Definition of the connecting points of multi-part designs

V-cut

V-cut processing paths. A separate level is created for each angle setting (0,
15, 22.5, 30, 45)

Thru-cut

Cutting paths

Register

Registration marks

Draw

Draw paths

Score

Score processing paths

Crease

Crease paths

Face graphics

Design elements for the exterior (color surfaces, logos, text, etc.)

Inside graphics

Design elements for the interior (color surfaces, logos, text, etc.)

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Base marker for preview

Definition of base area of the design for the animation

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Operation

4.2.2 Define surface area


The base marker defines the area for the 3D preview. You can place the marker in any area in order to
simulate another surface area. The marker is represented by a black rectangle.

A Activate the base marker layer.


B Using the mouse, drag and drop the base marker on to an area.

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4.2.3 Place design elements


Using the layers Face graphics and Inside graphics you can simulate the design of your packaging
that is true to life. Place colored surfaces, texts, logos, images etc. in this level.

Face graphics: exterior of the design

Inside graphics: interior of the design


Face graphics

Inside graphics

A Activate either the Face Graphics layer or Inside Graphics layer.

B Insert shapes, graphics or text. The plug-in supports all functions performed in Adobe Illustrator .

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4.3 Preview

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Fold preview

Setting the coordinate axis

Refresh view

Copy current preview image to the clipboard

Save current view as .png file

Export design preview as a 3D PDF

Reset view

Open the dialog settings of the display

Open the dialog settings of the model

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Open the dialog settings of the fold animation

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Slider for continuous adjustment of the folding progress

Operation

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Switch continuous loop of the fold preview on/off

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Performing fold animation, settings on page 22

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Select background color

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Switch shadowing on/off

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Set resolution for preview

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Choose Render settings on page 21

4.3.1 Render settings


Setting

Description

Wire frame

Display of the contour of the design

Solid

All objects of the layer Face graphics


are displayed externally. A shaded
surface area in different colours is
used in the display for each area.

Preview

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4.3.2 Performing fold animation, settings


On the Preview tab you can individually change the animation of the fold preview of the Crease and VCut levels for each path. You can define the folding sequence of the animation and enter the angle at
which the surfaces are folded. If you do not change the values, all folds will be made simultaneously at
a 90 angle.
Settings options:
Rotation angle: angle at which the two bordering surfaces are folded together.
Starting time: this setting determines the start time of the animation for the selected path.
Animation time: duration of animation for the selected path.

Angle: 80, start time: 10 seconds, animation time: 5 seconds

Angle: 80, start time: 5 seconds, animation time: 5 seconds

Angle: 90, start time: 0 seconds, animation time: 5 seconds

A Select at least one path.


B Switch to the Preview tab.
C Enter the desired values in the fields Rotation angle, Starting time and Animation time.
D Confirm with Set.

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4.3.3 Changing the view


Function

Description

Hold down the right mouse button


and move the mouse up/down

Zoom out/zoom in on the design

Shift+x, then left-click and move the


mouse

to rotate the X-axis

Shift+y, then left-click and move the


mouse

to rotate the Y-axis

Shift+z, then left-click and move the


mouse

to rotate the Z-axis

Shift+n, then left-click and move the


mouse

to rotate freely

Reset button

Reset view

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Operation

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