Drag-and-drop operation to obtain graphic models

The configurator can be used in two ways. Users either select a preconfigured standard cabinet with the corresponding dimensions and cladding parts from the product line as the basis for a customised configuration or adjust it using the configurator. Alternatively, users can configure their own customised cabinet from the ground up starting with the rack selection and adding all of the desired additional components to the design.

Brief text instructions in the configuration menu give the user specific operating instructions. Components selected in the green libraries such as rack, enclosure, assembly and accessory parts are moved to a configuration area on the right using the drag and drop feature. In this configuration area, all steps are displayed graphically as 2D models. The user sees the current status of the cabinet configuration and design at all times. Errors are eliminated in the configuration as a result of the real time visualisation and compatibility check - only appropriate parts can be assembled together. The current bill of materials can be displayed or hidden from view at any time.

Clicking on the green bar in the modification area provides the user with the option of choosing from approximately 20 cabinet colours using the drag and drop feature, adding customised cutouts in all configured cladding parts as well as positioning text fields for printing and defining text properties (font, font size, etc.). In addition to customised cutouts, pre-defined cutouts are also available in a library, such as for specific fans. The current state of the configuration can be viewed as a 3D model from all sides at any time and individual components can be displayed or hidden using the function menu.

Another feature for users is the ability to generate 2D or 3D CAD data files for the cabinet model assembled directly in the configurator and the option to transfer the model directly into a CAD.