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imos AG
Interior Design Software
imos Aktiengesellschaft
Planckstraße 24
D-32052 Herfordimos Kompendium
Telefon +49(0)52 21 . 976-0
imos Compendium
Kompendium
Fax +49(0)52 21 . 976-123
info@imos3d.com
www.imos3d.com
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Content
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basics
3D software for furniture and interior design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fields of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System architecture
The imos core technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Parts and material structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connection technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Master data and catalogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Variable technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Planning and design
Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Room planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interior design and quotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Photorealism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Article generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Design assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Modification design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drawing output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Order management
imos Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Project administration and parts lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Design supported calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
CNC production
Connection to the CNC production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Content
Automatic CNC programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System integration
Connection to branch solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
eBusiness
imos NET technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Business models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Planning and sale - online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .32
Integration in the production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .33
Service
Service A - Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Preface
The 21st century market is subject to the laws and regulations which pose considerab-
le challenges for the wood and furniture industry: more quality, shorter delivery times,
technological progress and affordable prices against the background of a further diffe-
rentiated society with continuously individual demands. Whereas the end of the tradi-
tional market and process chains offer the opportunity fulfilling customized solutions
and special requests for the customer in a globalised and networked world of today.
New technologies in planning, manufacturing and communication enable to obtain
cost-effective individually designed furniture and concepts of interior design. The requi-
rements for the implementation is the flexibility by applying more flexible construction
procedures combined with modern machine employment and communication plat-
forms to redefine the relationship between trade, suppliers and producers. Thereby the
economic efficiency of modern product and production planning with the quality of the
applied software rises or falls.
Clear statements are immensely important for the construction, the performance cha-
racteristics and the conception of the software. A presumably cheap solution turns out
to be an expensive and unprofitable investment later because certain requirements can-
not be fulfilled finally. imos as the leading software provider for furniture and interior
design sets as the first priority a high degree of investment security and planning for
the customer. This compendium presents a significant contribution to inform the user
about all details illustratively and clearly.
The Management Board of imos
Preface
Herford, February 2012
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Prekwinkel Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Winfried Dell
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PLANNING PRESENTATION PRODUCTION
3D software for furniture and interior design
Technological progress as an excellent inspiration for change
Modern software solutions must provide continuous assis- Layouts of individual furniture and complex room planning
tance for the manufacturers of furniture and interior design can be created within a very short time and impressively
from the sale via planning, presentation and design to the presented. Details or complete part groups can be modified
final production and at the same time to respond to chan- according to the customer’s desires and immediately calcu-
ges on the market. Keywords such as cloud computing and lated and displayed. At the touch of the button manufac-
networking signify the modern business. imos creates new turing lists are directly available after creating the design.
possibilities for optimized processing of orders taken from Design data is automatically transferred to CNC machining
the internet or trade- or inventory management system. centers, controlled partition or automatic assembly ma-
chines. Detailed precision, a secure process flow and a fric-
tionless communication between customer, partners and
suppliers via internet guarantee the security in the manu-
facturing process.
Sale Construction Lists Production
Planning Design Calculation Drawings
uc t
P rod
imos
Basics
imos
Idea Sizing Edging CNC Assembly
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Fields of application
Integrated software from „sales-to-machine“
The new imos software generation perfectly coordinates Large-scale arrangements are often required for office and
with the specific needs of the manufacturing industry. imos shopfitting. A relevant visualization function controls the
is based on intelligent construction principles which allow level of detail in the display to allow an efficient data ma-
an ultimate freedom in designing and modifying in every nagement and a convenient planning. With the support of
process phase, but ensure internally processes for manufac- the function “Cloning” characteristics such as colour, mate-
turing standards. imos is suitable for the kitchen, bathroom, rial etc. of a furniture element can be transferred to another
living-room, office, shopfitting and interior design sectors. It planning object per mouse click. Different part lists neatly
intelligently combines materials, fittings and machines to separate the stock from the respective supplements. These
create a manufacturing design, with all the particular fea- examples show clearly how the software is tailored to the
tures appropriate for the specific sector taken into account. needs of the industry. The main objective is to improve the
For example, special functions have been developed for the process in sales, in the technical office and in the production
kitchen to simplify and accelerate the design of work sur- in terms of flexibility and efficiency.
faces, bases and fillers.
Basics
6
The imos core technology
Branch-Know-how in the interactive network with
object-oriented 3D CAD and modern SQL Database
The basis of imos is the object-oriented achievement. In k Furniture elements such as cabinets, shelves, but also co-
contrast to the simple 3D CAD where the user works with lumn linings and corner benches can be created quickly and
geometrical objects such as a cuboid or a sphere, imos uses variable dimensioned. The Article Designer has access to the
intelligent parts or part groups, therefore sides, shelves and parametrical parts in the form of “Construction principles”.
doors for example are available for the user to design with. Moreover, design assistants are available with the Object
At the same time these parts are constructively related to Designer and Part Designer.
one another. The imos parts are variable referring to dimen- k The imos construction principles are divided into the
sion and material characteristics. Besides the length, width required individual part principles or part group principles
and height, all characteristics which have a direct effect on and describe the constructive parameters (indentation, re-
the design process and the following work phases, are de- cesses) as well as the type of connection with other parts.
fined. For example, if a carcase side is designed, informati- Construction principles have access to “Parts” or “Objects”.
on regarding material, surfaces, edges, drilling picture and k Parts are variable dimensioned defined and described
several more details are taken into account. Furthermore, regarding to material, surface, shape and profile. Whereas
imos has the possibility to deposit given design and manu- objects are fixed elements such as handles, mounting parts
facturing rules. Industry and company specific fittings and or connectors defined with commercial and technical fea-
connection situations are automatically considered. If a fit- tures.
ting is set, the machining is precisely positioned to perform output
on the correct place and the relevant CNC information is
CNC data
generated. visualization calculation
imos creates a complete furniture element with all techni- assistents
cal and constructive details based on the described mecha-
nisms and dependencies. By modifying individual characte-
System architecture
Article Designer Part Designer Object Designer
ristics, all possible variations can be created.
construction principles
part object
materials connectors
surfaces pulls
profiles / contours purchase parts
objects raw panels
workings workings
7
Parts and material structure
Parts are defined by the characteristics such as base material, coatings,
veneers, edges and profiles.
Complex parts can also be defined such as e.g. partiti- The parts of the relevant required design can be dynami-
on constructions as a sandwich structure in metal stand cally aligned by means of certain rules for the part definiti-
design, metal constructions for table frames or shopfit- on. While doing so, it is possible to have a permanent access
ting elements. Multi-elements such as frames and filling to libraries for panels, edges, veneers etc. By selecting a ma-
contructions can be defined by nesting the different parts. terial, the basic data for generating the part lists as well as
calculations, photorealism and production can be defined.
System architecture
8
Connection technology
Verbindungstechnologie
Support of all current connections in furniture and interior design
imos unterstützt alle gängigen Verbindungen im Möbel- und Innenausbau.
Eine umfangreiche Bibliothek mit intelligenten und para- passende Scharnier nebst Montageplatte wird gemäß der
A comprehensive library with intelligent and parametrical If a designer inserts a door, the fitting situations, grooves,
metrischen Verbindungen erlaubt eine schnelle und siche- hinterlegten Einbauregel positioniert. imos erkennt dabei
connections allows a fast and safe design. protrusions etc. are analyzed. The suitable hinge with an as-
re Konstruktion. die Abhängigkeiten zwischen Tür- und Seitenelement
sembly plate isund
automatisch positioned
vererbtbydie
the means of the notwendige
konstruktiv insertion ru-
The
D i esoftware
S o f t wsupports
a r e u nthe
t e rdesigner
s t ü t z t with
d e nfollowing
K o n s t rautoma-
ukteur les. Thereby imos automatically identifies the dependencies
Bearbeitung auf das jeweilige Partnerbauteil. Somit ist die
tisms:
durch folgende Automatismen: between the door element
Durchgängigkeit and side
zwischen element andStückliste,
Zeichnung, generates
k Analyse der Verbindungssituation the constructive
Bestellliste necessary workings
und CNC-Programm on the
in vollem respective
Umfang adja-
gewähr-
Auswahl
kk Analysis of geeigneter Verbindungselemente
the connection situation (Beschläge leistet.
cent part so that there is a flowing continuity.
o.ä.) optional
k Selection mit den
of suitable notwendigen
connection Zubehörelementen
elements (e.g. fittings)
Positionierung
k optional with the der Beschläge
necessary nach parametrischen
accessories
Regeln
k Positioning of fittings by the means of parametrical
Vererben von Bearbeitungen wie Bohrungen, Nuten
k rules
etc. an benachbarte Bauteile
k Generating of workings such as drillings, grooves etc. on
k Zeichnungen, Stücklisteninformationen, CNC-Program-
adjacent parts
me etc. werden automatisch aktualisiert.
k Drawings, part list information, CNC programs etc. are
automatically
imos hat dieses updated
Datenmodell gemeinsam mit Anwender-
unternehmen entwickelt und eine umfangreiche Biblio-
imos
thek has developed
angelegt. this data
Folgende model together werden
Detailinformationen with user
für
companies and applied
jeden Beschlag a comprehensive
im System mitgeführt:library. Following
Administrative
Daten, information
detailed Zeichnungsdaten, Komponenten,
is given for every fitting inEinfügelogik
the system:
sowie Maschinendaten.
administrative data, drawing data, components, insertion
Systemarchitektur
logic as well as machine data.
Im Rahmen der Verbindungsoptimierung - also der selb-
System architecture
ständigen,
Within fehlerfreienoptimization
the connection Suche nach - bauteiloptimierten
which means the
Beschlägen - kann imos automatisch eine dynamische
independent error-free search for part optimized fittings -
Suche nach der passenden Beschlaglösung vornehmen,
imos can automatically apply a dynamic search for the suit-
d.h. das System erkennt wiederkehrende Einbau-
able fitting solution where the system recognizes recurring
situationen und schlägt dazu passende Beschlaglösungen
fitting
vor. Dersituations and liegt
hohe Nutzen suggests
geradesuitable fitting solutions.
bei konstruktiven Ände-
The following example directly shows the optimum
rungen unmittelbar auf der Hand, wie das folgende benefit
with the design
Beispiel modifications:
verdeutlicht:
Fügt der Konstrukteur eine Tür ein, so werden
Einbausituation, Fugen, Überstände etc. analysiert. Das
14 9Master data and catalogs
Cooperating with the manufacturers and distributors from the furniture supplier industry
provide a comprehensive online product catalog
The catalogs provide panels, materials, fittings such as hin-
ges, furniture connectors, drawers, articulated sliding door
components up to electromagnetic opening systems.
iFurn is the data portal where the suppliers from the wood
Complete assembly groups for drawer slides and drawer and furniture supplier branch can deposit the their products
elements, which can be parametrically aligned to an exis- with the relevant information for imos. Distinct attachment
ting design, are also available. These data can be updated logic can ensure that the products are completely inserted
with the data portal iFurn from the internet at any time. with all necessary components.
This saves time and makes it possible to consider the inno-
vations and a variety of other products from the suppliers
in the design.
Furthermore, imos provides a selection of core materials,
surfaces, profiles, edges and solid wood materials. Data for
complex systems such as locks, metal components for shop-
fittings and worktops are available as well. In addition artic-
le libraries provide displays of a complete range of cabinets
and carcase furniture for different branches.
A range of tools are already provided for servicing your own
catalogs:
k The imos Organizer offers a clear input and mainte-
System architecture
nance of data.
k Data from the system of branches or manufacturer data
can be transferred with diverse interfaces.
k Data between ERP/PPS and imos can be synchronized
with special replication processes so that a clear and uni-
form maintenance of data and the consistency of master
data is guaranteed in distributed systems.
10Variable technology
Plenty of materials and colour concepts for modern products in the furniture branch
When advising customers numerous surface, handle or Variables, the corresponding default values as well as vari-
front variations must be discussed. imos enables with its able families can be applied and administrated by the user.
high-performance variable structure an efficient data ma- Variables can be modified order-related and article relevant
nagement by not displaying every attribute definition of to increase the flexibility of this technology additionally. The
the furniture variants as master data set in the system. The variable technology is the basis for the application for imos
consistency between drawings, part lists and CNC programs technology in distribution to illustrate furniture- and article
in the object-oriented system is also ensured. For example, catalogs with different variants e.g. in terms of colours, ma-
if a variable handle is modified, imos aligns the drilling pic- terial and classifications. Furniture can be selected and con-
ture as required. figured with customized user interfaces. The configuration
result controls with the variables the parametrical design
Usually variables are only used for basic data such as ma- model and generates the desired implementation option.
terial, handle or colour. Whereas with imos variables can be
applied on all levels of the object structure and control ar-
ticle parameters such as recess dimension or construction
parameters such as reveals. By applying a suitable variable
structure, the user can definitely simplify the administrati-
on of master data.
The performance spectrum of the variable technology is
shown on the following examples:
k Part characteristics such as core material, coating and
edging can be modified with variables and effects part lists,
System architecture
work plan and if necessary cuts.
k With the variable “Colour” part lists are aligned as well as
render pictures.
k For example, type, shape, number, position and distances
of fittings or handles can be controlled by variables. The con-
sistency to part lists and CNC program is ensured.
k Variable parts are often set to change e.g. from a smooth
front to a frame filling front.
k Variable numbers are often applied in articles and
construction principles for defining recess dimension, gap,
reveal or number of parts.
11PLANNING PRESENTATION PRODUCTION
Functionality
Illustration of all processes in the furniture production
Planning and presentation
k Room planning
k 2D/3D planning
k Planning grid
k Proposal preparation
k Photorealism
Design
k Parametrical design
k Modification design
k Free design
Drawing output
k Dimensioned drawings and cuts
k Exploded views
k Presentation drawings
Order management
k Bills of material
k Project administration
k Calculation
k Integration of branch systems
Planning and design
k Data organization
CNC production
k Part-indentification
k Connection to panel beam saws
k CNC programming
eBusiness
k Sales solution in the Internet
13Room planning
Detailed and accurate planning and an illustrative customer presentation
3D Room planning and how it should be preferably oriented can be defined for
imos provides a special architecture module for the detailed every article. The fields of application are not only the classi-
planning of complex room situations as well as an illustrati- cal grid oriented planning in kitchen and office. In contrast
ve customer presentation. It enables fast and simple trans- to the usual design planning programs, imos enables with
fer of the structured built oversize in the CAD system. the individual specified grids for complex planning tasks
All technical required parameters (wall length, wall thick- such as e.g. counters and curved designs a fast and comfor-
ness, ceiling height etc.) are queried systematically in the table solution.
dialog. Wall openings such as windows and doors can be
included where the planner conforms to the dimensions for Article libraries
windows and doors. If it is necessary to adjust e.g. a room imos provides a centralized administration of all library
planning to a detailed dimension, then there are plenty of elements such as standard or special articles, purchased
modification functions available. It is also possible to create objects or even variable elements. The structure of the lib-
3D walls from the 2D drawing of the architect by simply se- rary is freely defined, the contents are stored in explorer like
lecting the drawn elements. folders and easily expandable during the planning process.
The high-performance article generator can
For completing the room situation, components such as be called when planning to create fast
stairs, uprights and columns are inserted. The user has and efficient customer-specific
created a detailed architectural basis swiftly for the desired special designs.
planning. Decoration units such as lamps, plants, sanitary
objects, devices etc. are available for a realistic design of the
customer presentation.
Planning and design
Individual planning grid
imos has an efficient planning grid that offers a flexible and
easy to use assistance for complex planning. The planning
grid can be aligned to a wall or free contour and divided
into different planning segments. Based on the layout grid
a corresponding height grid can be created to define diffe-
rent planning levels. Notches on corners or angle trims can
be automatically calculated and marked for the planning.
The planning level plus the alignment on this planning level
14Interior design and quotations
Comfortable sales solutions on the basis of the design data
Planning and design Article selection
The visualization level of plans and designs is optionally Individual furniture types including acceptable implemen-
customized. In the 2D plan only simple blocks partly with tation versions can be composed and configured with a
abbreviated designations are shown. However, the 3D block comfortable selection interface in a catalog as mentioned
with fronts, partitions and handles already appears in the in the “variable technology“ chapter. As soon as this article
3D plan. In the 3D design mode the fittings etc. only then has been completely defined, it can be inserted and exact-
become visible. Finally, ly positioned in the 3D room plan. For this purpose, there
in the highest visualization is a high-performance insertion- and connection function
level profiles and processes available (wall, article, grid etc.).
can be precisely
displayed. All Quotation
visualization Once the planning has been completed a quotation can
be automatically created. This is generated on the basis
of a material overhead calculation and labour/production
times, which is described more detailed in the chapter “cal-
culation“, a quotation can be calculated for each sales artic-
le. The result can be saved in a shopping basket and edited
afterwards. By doing this, prices can be modified, positions
levels are added and discounts can be assigned as required. Finally,
configurable as the quotation is output in a professional style.
well as alternately
selectable. For example, with Beforehand position numbers can be allocated to the
Planning and design
design modifications the 3D planning positions for structure and better readability of
design mode is selected to have the offer. This procedure can be optionally carried out semi-
access to the complete part list automatically or fully automatically. This structure is also
structure up to the smallest screw. After shown in the manufacture bills of material again.
completing the modification, the modified
article is transferred back to the planning mode
and is available as a planning block. With the
command “Clone” characteristics can be transferred
from one planning block to another.
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16Photorealism
Fotorealismus
Convincing customers with photorealism
Nach Abschluss der Planung bzw. Konstruktion besteht oftmals der Wunsch nach einer
professionellen Präsentation der Ergebnisse.
imos has an
So kann integrated
sich der Kundephotographic
schon in der display which auto-
Planungsphase ein
matically defines the
anschauliches Bildapplication of materials
des Erzeugnisses oderand
dercolours
Raum-
in situation
the planningmachen.
or designUnd bei the
so that Bedarf sind receives
customer noch vor
a
Produktionsbeginn
clear Korrekturen
picture of the design or room hinsichtlich Form oder
situation. If necessary,
Material möglich.
corrections referring to the shape and material are possible
before the production starts. The special effects of the pho-
D i e b edisplay
tographic s o n dare
e r eachieved
n E f f eby:
kte der fotorealisti-
schen Darstellung werden erzielt durch:
die Zuordnung von Materialien für Oberflächen,
k kThe allocation of materials for surfaces, veneers and pro-
Furniere und Profile mit ihren Reflektionseigen-
files with their reflection characteristics
schaften
k kSetting light sources
das Setzen with different
von Lichtquellen mitlight qualities (sun-
unterschiedlichen
light, spotlight etc.)
Lichtqualitäten (Sonnenlicht, Spotlicht etc.)
k kShadow andund
Schatten- mirror calculation
Spiegelberechnung
k kNumerous
zahlreiche additional
zusätzlichespecial effects suchwie
Sondereffekte as e.g.
z.B. free-
Frei-
hand handlinien oder Comic-Style.
lines or comic-style
imos unterstützt
Thereby dabei
imos supports unterschiedliche
different Realisations-
rendering methods. The
verfahren. Die integrierten Funktionen erlauben ein
integrated functions allow a quick process in the planning
schnelles Arbeiten in der Planung, ohne eine externe
without loading an external application. Alternatively the
Applikation laden zu müssen. Alternativ kann über eine
data can be transferred to current render and animation
CAD-Funktionen
externe Schnittstelle ein interaktives Renderprogramm
programs with a special interface that offer a wide variety
genutzt werden, das eine Vielzahl von Beleuchtungs-
on illumination options and special effects.
design
varianten und Sondereffekten anbietet.
Planning and
Rendering: Ralph Rieger, VisualServices Hamburg, www.visualservices.de
17
21Article generator
Furniture configuration instead of furniture design
Parts and part groups can be interactively assembled into k Afterwards the created article in the 3D view can be che-
a new furniture element (article) with the Article Designer. cked and modified if required.
The Article Designer already provides a detailed 3D or 3D ta-
ble view in the design process. The constructive dependen- k Finally, the new article can be stored as an element in the
cies and references (e.g. gaps, door hinges, handle heights or library or applied as “Once construction” in the plan.
grooved back panels) are consequently abided by according
to the user’s requirement. After modifying or entering the
dimensions, all parts and part dependencies are recalcula-
ted to one another. Company specific terms and conditions
can be stored in the construction principles. The object-ori-
ented approach of imos guarantees a correct calculation for
connections between the parts of the article generator and
all modifications are considered immediately in part lists
and CNC programs.
The working method is very easy:
k At first the basic form with the suitable view is selected
or directly transferred from the draft drawing. Alternatively
in addition basic forms for different carcase furniture or
counter, sloped ceiling or corner cabinet designs can be se-
Planning and design
lected from a free definable library.
k In the next step parametrical imos parts such as sides,
shelves and backs are allocated to the basic form. The basic
element can be divided into different zones now. A graphic
formula generator is available for the division to define fix,
relative and grid oriented references without any difficul-
ties.
18Design assistants
imos offers different methods to ensure a fast solution for
the required design tasks
Article Designer
The Article Designer is a perfect solution to meet the require-
ments for similar or dimension independent designs. This mo-
dule meets the requirements in cabinet and object designs if
similar furniture with different dimensions or front divisions is
requested.
Object Designer
The design and production of individual bar and counters is a
great demand for planners and designers. The Object Designer
is based on the classical 2D system of the qualified designer.
The basis for generating the part is one or several vertical sec-
tions as well as the top view of the design. The 2D geometry
data can be created with simple 2D CAD functions such as e.g.
polylines. Finally, imos automatically generates the complete
counter element with all details in 3D from the different 2D Frame elements
views. By modifying the 2D drawing element, the 3D model can With imos CAD frames can be designed from cross sections.
be aligned per mouse click. This takes place on the machining of profiles, pipe elements,
connectors etc. where wood, metal or plastic parts can be ap-
Part Designer plied. The shape or resizing has a direct effect on the dependent
The Part Designer provides more flexibility and individuality in frame elements regarding shape, size and number.
the 3D modeling. Individual parts are freely combined on the
Planning and design
screen in 3D. The procedure is similar to the final assembly of Strips and Worktops
a furniture element. Every element consists of snap and identi- Assistants for creating light valances, trims and cornices as well
fication points so that parts, edges, connectors, machining etc. as for generating worktops are not only applied in the kitchen
can be interactively aligned on the screen. Complex parts can but also in the interior design and laboratory design. Thereby
be created with the support of Boolean operations. The shape the elements are automatically generated and if necessary con-
must be defined first before profiles, materials and fittings can nectors are set based on user-specific construction principles
be allocated. along the outline process of articles.
19Modification design
A wide variety of functions for a
fast alignment of existing designs
Design and modification design have smooth and dy-
namic transitions. Frequent modifications are carried
out with a customer’s order even though it is apparently
ready for production. Therefore all previously created pro-
duction documents such as drawings, part list data and
CNC programs must be checked and if necessary modi-
fied in practice.
Not an unusual situation
Directly before production start a decision is made to pro-
duce a carcase part in 22mm thickness instead of 19mm
because of quality reasons. At the same time knobs are
replaced by handles. Furthermore, the front and gap di-
vision have changed. Now the updated production docu-
ments and CNC data are required. Due to the consistent
object-oriented imos software, technical draftsman and
machine programmers save a lot of time by just clicking a
button to adopt these constructive detail modifications.
All information is automatically generated after the exe-
cution of the modifications so that a high degree of flexi-
bility and data security is guaranteed.
Planning and design
Modification functions
imos offers a variety of possibilities to cover requirements
of the modification design. New articles can be quickly
assembled from existing parts. In addition numerous
functions of alignment and modification functions are
available for modifying articles and parts and their cha-
racteristics. The modification functions can be recorded
and saved with the article. This allows modifications,
which have been carried out only once, can be immedia-
tely applied on dimensional modified articles.
20Drawing output
Automatic dimensions of articles and parts
The systems internal dimensioning module can be para- appear in the drawing. For this purpose a text parameter
metrically controlled to meet different requirements. Fur- module is applied so that the user can define defaults and
thermore, with manual dimension and labelling functions dimension texts. Diameter and drilling hole depths can be
additional details can be shown in the drawing. determined as a parameter.
As an assembly aid and for design documentation, explo- Through sections are important for the assembly as well as
sive drawings can be created of every article. Thereby imos for production. These are created with special commands
displays the saved article and part group structure in the for any cut levels. If the design is modified, the sections ad-
imos database. just themselves accordingly. A range of branch specific op-
tions create practical displays with material identification
and cut markers.
Customers and distribution require a clear display of the
planning or design. Various functions are available for crea-
ting part and connector dimensions or a 3-table-projection
with downsized design details.
Planning and design
With the part dimension complete dimensioned produc-
tion drawings can be created for all parts. Thereby drilling
holes, working groups, lineboring etc. are dimensioned.
The parameter enables adjustments which details should
21PLANNING PRESENTATION PRODUCTION
imos Organizer
Assignments of planning and design orders
and the supply of all production data
With an easy-to-use interface, all the functions for planning concerning forgotten files belong to the past. Communica-
and output of production documents exist in the imos Or- ting with customers, partners and suppliers is accelerated
ganizer. Additionally functions for the data administration and simplified.
as well as for communication with other software systems
are available.
Following functions are available:
k Administration of production orders and creating pro-
duction documents such as part lists, cut lists etc.
k Assignments of orders from distribution solutions or
planning solutions
k Design supported calculation
k CAM manager for defining the manufacturing princip-
les for the CNC program generation
k Administration and catalogs
k Administration of individual settings in the compan
specific SQL-Database (provisioning of users; backup)
k Import-/Export Manager for exchanging orders or cata-
logs with customers, partners or suppliers
k Linked with other IT systems such as e.g. PPS/ERP or
branch systems
Order management
As with all imos software modules, the imos Organizer is
based on a SQL-Database to enable long term guarantee for
backup, performance and future oriented approach.
An example for the simplicity of operating: with the Import/
Export Manager orders or catalogs can be passed on to ex-
ternal partners. By calling the export function, an archive
with all dependent data and files can be automatically crea-
ted and then sent by email. Queries on the phone or mail
23Project administration and part lists
Integrated project administration to combine individual
orders or drawings to business orders
Detailed production documents can be created for orders. k Structured part lists: assembly of a structured list with
For this purpose imos has a range of functions for adminis- allocating individual parts to article- and position groups
tration, sorting and print of part lists. The part list data can
be optionally transferred directly to the cut optimization or With the open data structure of imos, the job data can be
the company specific solution. The integrated Report Gene- transferred to text, spreadsheets and other databases.
rator enables the output of special customized part lists.
Different list formats, sorting parts (material types, dimen- Automatically created graphics enhance the readability of
sions etc.) and part compression (same dimension, same the part lists.
material type, same processing) can be performed. Besides
the classical part lists imos also supports the output of a
graphical part list. All articles can be output with explosion,
view, side view, isometric view and part drawing additio-
nally to the part list data set.
The Report Generator offers the following options:
k Cut lists: Sorting according to the description and mate-
rial, same raw dimensions, same CNC processing program
etc.
k Production lists: output of materials, surfaces and edges
with all dimensions as well as the edge picture for all parts
of the order
k Purchased parts: output of purchased parts with order
Order management
codes and vendor information
k Profile and edges: output of all edges and
profiles with dimensions and a compendium
of the same elements
k Coating and surfaces: output of all
veneers and foils with dimensions and a
compendium of the same elements
k Labels: including graphics as well as
respective CNC program numbers
24Design supported calculation
Cost transparency at all levels
Not only planning or design data can be used for part lists
with the data structure and CNC programs, but also plan-
ning or design conducted calculations.
For this purpose different calculation methods are available
with the imos Organizer:
k For the material overhead calculation the exact quantity
is determined and is calculated with material price as well
as the overhead.
k Not only material is calculated, but also the production
time with material and production cost calculations. Own
operations and variable time periods can be allocated to
every element in the imos object structure. A complete
work plan is order specific composed from these operations
consisting of the calculated production time per production
step. Cost centers with the cost set per time unit enables the
calculation of the exact production time and cost.
k Within the article price calculation, fixed or variable
prices are added which are directly deposited in the artic-
le. These prices can be linked with execution versions to be
Order management
able to deposit complex price tables.
The calculation takes place automatically in the back-
ground. The results are available in different formats and
detail levels and can be transferred to e.g. Excel for further
evaluation.
25Connection to the CNC production
High utility by connecting CNC production plants
With the object-oriented approach, detailed machining k For 5 axis technology an own programming system with
data can be already derived from the planning and design. a real time simulation is available to reduce the complexity
Not only geometry data but technology parameter as well of the technology and to simplify the operation.
as the sequential control are automatically generated. imos
focuses on the individual machine situations: from the indi-
vidual CNC machine and then over to the workshop unit out
of saw, edge and CNC up to full automatic industrial plants
a professional and economical CNC connection is possible.
Thereby all current machine manufacturers are supported.
CAM solutions
k The entry solution automatically generates the part con-
tours which are manually added to technology and sequen-
tial operational parameters.
k Automatically generating complete CNC programs for
all parts in the order are popular in the practice because a
very high economic efficiency can be achieved. As a result all Barcode
information can be created for the machines in the process The main item of the CNC manufacturing is a suitable iden-
chain. tification for a work element or something similar with the
k With panel dividing saws, the automatic generated cut barcode. A unique part number can be directly generated in
list with detailed cut dimensions and barcode information is imos with freely adjustable rules to guarantee that the part
transferred to the cut optimization software. is clearly allocated in the production.
CNC production
k For throughfeed machines to process narrow surfaces
a detailed sequential control can be initiated with the bar- Cut optimization
code. For the connection of programs to a cut optimization a free
k For CNC machining centers there is a range of optimized configurable interface is set. In doing so, not only cut dimen-
components available to support complex processes like sions and material descriptions can be transferred but also
e.g. edge banding aggregates, nesting or folding besides the part descriptions, position numbers, part graphics etc. On
classical process methods drilling, milling and sawing. the saw the part is marked with the label with the unique
k In addition to the classical stationary facilities produc- number which is automatically transferred to all following
tion lines and press lines can be driven. CNC machines.
26Automatic CNC programming
All required CNC programs are directly generated from the 3D
design for the complete order
All required CNC programs are directly generated from the which different approach and retract paths are generated.
3D design for the complete order. In numerous practice ins- k The part positioning on the machine table is also auto-
tallations it became clear that the automatic CNC program- matically defined.
ming for CNC machining centers shows outstanding advan- k Appropriate tool movements can be created for parts
tages in terms of saving time and avoiding mistakes which with mitre joints.
the conventional solutions cannot fully achieve. k The processing of a part can be divided onto several ma-
chines.
Generating CNC programs
The automatic generation of connection drillings provides a
coherent design with the fittings (object-oriented approach).
Accordingly all CNC data and drilling pictures are suitably co-
ordinated. At the same time several required CNC programs
for the complete parts are automatically created for the or-
der. In addition to the evaluation of the geometry data of the
parts, material characteristics, edge trims, tools and techno-
logy data are considered. The result is a direct running CNC
program consisting of all required parameters such as tool
selection, rotation speed (rpm), feed, startup strategy, first-
and second working etc. on the machine.
By intensively cooperating with different machine manufac-
turers for many years, postprocessors are available for a great
number of machines and are being developed for new ma-
CNC production
chine types.
CAM functions Nesting
The imos CAM technology offers different software compo- In the nesting method the parts are milled out of a panel.
nents to cover the following reference tasks: The software creates an optimized nesting plan to genera-
k The generated CNC program from imos is directly trans- te milling movements out of it. For any existing horizontal
ferred to the respective WOP system, which has the advan- processes further CNC programs are created for alternative
tage, that the machine operator can operate the CNC machi- machines.
ne as usual.
k One or several tools can be allocated to every profile from
27Connection to branch solutions
Integration in existing systems with open system
architecture and standardized mechanism
In most companies EDV systems are in use for operational ring data, imos provides a tool for keeping the master data
and organisational applications. Mostly branch specific so- consistent so that the planner or designer can always work
lutions are applied for the order process. The fields of pro- with the data which are or have been applied and adminis-
duction planning and production controlling (ERP/PPS) as trated.
well as finances and accountancy are processed with EDV
support. Identification of identical parts
Even if the strength of imos lies in customized handling,
Due to their historical development many applications fulfil it can also be used for displaying conventional production
many company specific requirements so that a replacement principles - such as production on intermediate and semi-
of the system is not necessary or not desired. Some compa- finished part storage systems.
nies have decided on a special IT system and would only like imos enables an identification of identical parts or appro-
to extend existing functions. priate semi-finished parts with an individual adjustable si-
milarity search.
Office integration
imos has a close integration to Standard-Office-Applica-
tions. The open system architecture enables an access to
order data and part lists with Microsoft Outlook, Excel or
Access to display numerous business processes.
master data
Parts list transfer CONSIST
Parts lists created in imos can be transferred to the branch consistency check
comparison of master data:
solution with standardized interfaces. imos also supports
System integration
materials, fittings
a hierarchical structure with plan positions, articles, part
groups and parts which are taken over from many branch IDENT
systems. The transfer takes place directly with SQL or with ERP verification of use
classification: CAD
file formats such as XML, CSV etc. Since the interface is free- standard / special
ly configurable, complex interfaces can also be realised in a
BOM
short time. parts list transfer
parts, modules, articles,
plan items
Maintenance of master data
order data
In many developed IT systems master data can be maintai-
ned in different places. As problems can occur by transfer-
28PLANNING PRESENTATION PRODUCTION
imos NET technology
The eBusiness platform redefines the sales
process and the manufacturing of furniture
The internet based presentation and ordering system imos
NET combines the internal planning processes and produc-
tion with external sales tasks. imos NET is an eBusiness so-
lution following the strategic approach “from sales to ma-
chine”.
From sales to machine
Offers and designs created by using imos NET are transfer-
red from the internet and are directly imported into imos
CAD/CAM. From here automatically created production
documents, part lists and CNC programs are available. No
manual processes are involved and the job is ready for pro-
duction. The software has been created on the basis of the
latest internet technology standard and maintains a clear
branch focus with the core technology of imos software for
dynamically generating 3D furniture designs.
Integration and consistency instead of interfaces
Thereby a developed unique solution makes it possible to
work with the flexible furniture library during the comple-
te process. The advantages are obvious: The 3D design data
including all parameters can be directly applied without
eBusiness
any restrictions in the sales planning and proposal pre-
parations. Consequently, new articles and catalogs can be
brought onto the market without any time delay.
A significant advantage of this consistency is an error-free
and accelerated order processing. The factor “Time-to-Mar-
ket” is minimized and the orders have already been produc-
tion-related checked with the incoming order. The solution
in imos is the consistency and reliability in the process such
as in the data to ensure considerable savings and optimal
results.
30imos NET - Business models
Flexible fields of application possibilities and a wide
range of realizable system solutions
The imos NET modules are optimized for the online-ap- User and Customer
plication and allow the individualization in surfaces and Most of the installed imos NET portals regulate the sales
function. This enables the support of different business and order processes internal or between business custo-
models with the same technology and to simply customize mers (B2B) such as direct sales, trade or production-out-
the design of the surface for the respective purpose or the sourcing. The functionality of the imos NET standard appli-
Corporate Identity of the operator. In spite of the high indi- cation module is optimized for this purpose. Nevertheless
viduality, the maintenance and further development of the the same technology can be applied for the end customer
system is possible. solution (B2C). Concerning this, assortments, workflow and
surfaces must be customized accordingly. Additionally, com-
ponents regulate the invoices and payments. Numerous on-
imos NET Operator line-solutions on the basis of the imos NET technology take
imos NET system is usually applied as a marketing soluti- over particular tasks or cover individual business processes.
on by a company which manufactures or is manufactured Subsequently solutions for worktops, fronts, panel cuts or
by imos CAD/CAM. The application of imos NET as a com- complex supplier products such as tambour systems have
munication platform enables the decentralization of tasks been developed.
without the loss of information and increased coordinati-
on costs. Thereby work processes, which are normally pro-
cessed by the same department or organizational unit, can
be separated in responsibility and location. By realising the
technology of imos NET, innovative and successful business
models have been established on the market.
The operator composes the furniture range on the basis of
eBusiness
the created parametrical design with imos CAD and additio-
nally allocates rules for execution versions such as dimensi-
ons, surfaces, colours and fittings etc. The selected interface
can be individually designed with XML so that the selection
logic can be optimally aligned to the offer. Finally, the cata-
log data can be loaded into the imos NET server and then
products and services can be offered online.
31Planning and sale - online
Internet shop system for individual furniture
and furniture elements
Standard modules for composing are provided for imos NET Online furniture design
in order to take account of the different business processes The imos NET Designer coordinates with the function of the
and budgets. configurator. Similar to the Article Designer (see chapter
“Article generator“) this graphic tool enables the design of
a furniture element online on the basis of the construction
3D Room planner principles. This innovative approach requires only a small
The module imos NET PLAN3D is a modern tool for the fur- effort on data maintenance and is especially suitable for
nishing and fitting planning and presentation on Point-of- users who offer individual furniture.
Sale. Only with a few operations furniture and fittings can
be selected and impressively set up. Wall identifications and
intelligent snap points support the positioning of furniture
in three dimensional rooms. Considering light and shadow
effects, a photorealistic and attractive display is shown in
every planning phase. The handling is intuitively and self-
explanatory. Virtually walking through the room and pre-
defined sequences of movements can be called at any time
- such as opening doors and drawers.
Configurator
The heart of the imos NET solution is the configurator. After
selecting the catalog, the user chooses a furniture element Online Shop
with a structure tree or pictogram from the assortment of- The module imos NET shop system works conclusively and
eBusiness
fered. Then a series of characteristics such as dimensions, direct with the Room planner, the configurator and the imos
colours etc. is queried with a modern user selection until NET Designer together and administrates the planned and
the furniture is completely defined. As a result the configu- selected positions in a shopping basket. The shopping bas-
rator provides the price and description as well as a high- ket can be output in the shape of an individualized offer as
quality display of the furniture in the selected version. Then PDF on request. Depending on access rights, prices and con-
the result is directly inserted in the 3D Room planner or the ditions can be edited. In case of order the offer becomes an
Online Shop. Furthermore, the configurator has a comfor- order and automatically informs the operator. In the shop
table presetting and modification function. Add-on modu- system there are different add-ons for regulating especially
les can supply catalogs in different languages and currency. the workflow, the access rights and structuring offers.
32Integration in the production
Online-orders efficiently processed and order management production
The orders gather in the password restricted backend do- Statistics provides transparency
main of the operator. The operator can download the orders imos NET records every access of a registered user and
manually or automatically from the server at any time and therefore supplies current reliable information about the
import them with the module imos NET Connect into the utilisation of the system. The database-assisted reports can
imos CAD/CAM system where all relevant production infor- be adapted to the individual needs and exported for further
mation such as part lists, cut lists and CNC programs are evaluations.
created. The process can completely run automatically if
desired.
eBusiness
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