The Design Software is the heart of the NUFRAME system - it's the state-of-the-art, industry leading design software used to interpret the architectural designs into panel designs. Powerful and flexible, the Design software is capable of designing virtually any element (walls, roofs, ceilings, floors and even items such as gable panels, overhang outlookers, soffit panels and more) into panel assemblies ready to run on the roll former.

A true 3D design tool, the Design software allows you to easily see what's being designed. Developed with the designer in mind, default settings handle most job specific variables. Each element is defined by a set of properties which allows the user to quickly and accurately develop a model - built the way you want it. Intuitive and easy to learn, you will love how items are linked together so one adjustment means everything else still fits.

Complicated design tasks are handled quickly and accurately without all the complicated input. Feature rich and very fast, the Design software has the tools you need to spend more time adding up sales and less time adding up design hours.

PARTIAL LISTING OF THE DESIGN SOFTWARE FEATURES

GENERAL

• Intuitive - easy to learn
  
• Default driven
  
• 2D and 3D views
  
• Full 3D viewing from any angle
  
• Design any frame (roof, ceiling, wall, floor, soffit, overhang, any other)
  
  

DESIGNER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Variable snap settings
• Hide/view feature
• Lock frame position
• Dynamic zooming
• Status bar prompts
• Multiple level undo
• Shape wizard
• Automatic wall alignment
• User defined naming convention
• Variable frame thickness, height and type
• Frame grouping
• View by frame group
• Project mirroring
• Multi-level (up to 5 unique levels)
• Level filter

STRUCTURE DESIGN FEATURES

• Automatic inline framing
• User defined automatic blocking positioning - alternating or in-line
• Cladding thickness adjustment
• Gable any wall
• Auto solve roof/ceiling planes
• Dynamic frame positioning
• Fully framed openings automatically
• Balloon framing or platform framing

BUILD OPTION FEATURES

• Electrical service hole positioning
• Plumbing service hole positioning
• User designated frame installation tolerance
• One click door/window placement
• User defined door and window defaults
• Reposition doors/windows dynamically
• Doors and window library

IMPORT/EXPORT

• Import & Export industry standard dxf. Files
• Bitmap Export
• Seamless export to roll former
• Information summarized in Excel

DESIGN QUALITY CHECK TOOLS

• Plan check for wall overlap/unjoined walls
• Frame search tool
• Frame overlap check tool
• Steel collision check tool
• Color keyed material orientation indicators

DIMENSIONING

• Dimension snaps to either frame edge or center line
• Reposition doors/windows with dynamic dimension editing
• Metric or Imperial input and dimensioning
• Dynamic dimensioning

PRINTING FEATURES

• Group printing
• Print any view
• Steel usage report by frame group
• Modify text size and color

The RF Production Software is the bridge between the Production Software and the Series 700 Roll Former. Completely intuitive, the RF Software will have you producing Cold-Formed steel panels in minutes. Smartcard enabled software directly interprets the design data and converts them into precise machine instructions for the roll former.

While it may be simple in design, it isn't lacking any power or flexibility. Every aspect of machine control is configurable using default settings. Even the most complex frame geometry will be converted instantly and accurately.

More than just a simple operator interface, the on-screen graphics provide a clear image of the panel currently being produced. Intelligent color coded graphics indicate the order each piece has been run insuring non stop assembly.

Advanced features such as real time ink jet printing (with printer option), hydraulic operation counters, user defined frame order puts the software in a league by itself. Unlock the full potential of real time production and assembly where you have total control.

Imagine what virtually no work in process inventory would do to your bottom line!

• Selected frame run order or design run order
• Quantity multiplier
• Default Settings
• Pause control
• Manual function controls
• Item wizard
• Simulation mode
• Pause between panel toggle
• Real time ink jet printing option
• User defined printing options
• Coil tracking
• Metric/Imperial mode
• User defined scaled display
• Default service punch locations (or designed defined)
• Plate orientation holes
• Fully adjustable tool settings
• Fully adjustable steel settings
• Complete tool counters
• Simple calibration function
• Production control and reporting
• Onscreen material display
• Material sequence color indicators

Software training comes in all shapes and sizes. What's important is learning what you need to know in the most efficient way possible. Also, you can't learn how the system really works unless you use it. The comprehensive training program included with every machine purchase provides exactly that - efficient instructional training along with a quality manual both designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Our state of the art, dedicated training facility in Denton, Texas provides a quality atmosphere without interruptions. Limited class size will guarantee the attention required can be provided to each individual. The 4 day intensive training covers all aspects of the Design Software and highlights the Roll Former Production software.

In addition a 1 day commissioning at your facility and a 4 day machine operating training are included in the Roll Former Production software training which is completed at Nuconsteel's facility to be sure that everyone involved has the knowledge to be successful.

With the NUFRAME system, all it takes is some computer and design knowledge and you have the recipe for success.