LogiKal brochure - Building Envelope Software

LogiKal
®
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT GLAZIERS‘ SOFTWARE
BEST
Building Envelope Software Technologies
1-800-746-0641
www.BuildingEnvelopeSoftware.com
Content
BASIC VERSION
5
Input of Elevations
6
Printouts8
Estimation9
Elevation Drawing, Material Analysis, U-Value Report
10
Assembly List, Installation Plan, Orders
11
Glass and Panel, Assignment Plan, Shaped Drawing12
Bill of Material, Quotations, Order Confirmations, Delivery Notes, Invoices 13
Structural Analysis, Beam Analysis
14
Glass 15
Cross Sections
16
2
Additional Optimization
17
2D & Cut Optimization
18
Saw Control
20
Fabrication and Machining
23
LogiKal & CamQuix
26
Wall Segments & Split Elevation
27
CAD-Suite 2D, DWG, DXF
28
3D Interface
32
Output-Interface for PPS, ERP Systems
33
System Independence, Database
34
Network35
A perpetually changing market and demanding competition present difficult challenges
for you to meet every day. With BEST as a reliable partner on your side you are a
click ahead.
Our LogiKal® software provides true value with smooth operating procedures – always
state-of-the-art and evolving to meet the needs of the professional Contract Glazier.
LogiKal® was developed specifically for the contract glazng industry and staffed by
professionals with 100 + years of industry experience. LogiKal® is a 'one stop' package
for architectural aluminum construction. LogiKal® provides all you need in a software
solution for the contract glazing industry. From estimating, quoting, fabrication,
automated saw and CNC control and much more; LogiKal® allows you to control your
project from the front office to the back door including installation.
All this with tremendous speed and accuracy.
How do we do it?
3
The logic check provided during the elevation input minimizes errors on estimates
and enables you to estimate more work in less time.
The internal word processor allows you to edit reports in LogiKal® as well as export
the reports to Microsoft Office products or other Office solutions.
LogiKal® allows your company to have more than one manufacturers‘ catalog
avaliable within the same estimate allowing estimators to create elevations of
different manufacturers within the same estimate, i.e., storefront from one supplier
and a curtainwall from a second supplier in the same estimate. You can respond
comprehensively to your customers’ needs all with one software program.
Close cooperation with producers of Production Planning Software, ERP software
and CNC programs allows your company to create a seamless process from one
software to the next.
Schedule a demo or talk to a representive – we look forward to helping.
4
BASIC VERSION
Designing Storefront, Doors and Curtainwalls in a fast, user friendly way.
You will be A CLICK AHEAD by using LogiKal®. Having an exact overview of all costs related to your job
allows independence from the aluminum suppliers. Bid any supplier directly from LogiKal®. The program has
the ability to check structural design per ASCE and UBC codes on profiles, both wind load and dead load. The
built in AMA standards for glass always ensures that your glass meets design pressures.
The LogiKal® basic version creates a perfect working environment for creating fast, accurate estimates.
Learn more about how to access new potential on the following pages.
5
FROM QUOTING TO INVOICING
Input of Elevations
The user friendly interface of LogiKal® promotes a quick learning curve. Easy entry
of Storefronts, Windows, Doors & Curtainwalls is fast in the Input of Elevations
section. Pre-define metal groups in system preferences and always have the same
material applied to your elevations as you build them. LogiKal® guides users through
the whole input process reducing errors and increasing productivity.
Design geometry quickly and customize elevations, change profiles, add hardware
and glass.
As users input elevations LogiKal® automatically checks elevations for
6
technical feasibility. For example, LogiKal® warns the user if the connection between
two mullions is non standard and if additional attention is required for estimation
and fabrication.
Add wind load and dead load clips to get comprehensive elevations as well as complete
material take-offs and orders.
LogiKal® can create arched frames and pitched frames with just a click. Insert
elevations from other jobs or copy and mirror existing elevations in the same job.
Use LogiKal® built-in Elevation Library to store your standard elevation and insert
them on the fly.
A friendly wizard guides you to select hardware step by step. You can also create
predefined or customized hardware packages. Creating hardware packages allows the
user to apply all required hardware with the click of a button.
Complex two-dimensional elevations can be drawn as a line drawing in the
LogiKal®- 2D CAD suite or imported from AutoCAD. After the import from
AutoCAD, LogiKal® can automatically apply the preassigned metal group to the
center line drawing.
Insert elevations from the template library and modify them so they match your
needs. For instance a user can insert an elevation and edit the finish or mullions in
just a fraction of the time required to estimate with your existing package.
LogiKal® tracks all kinds of material: Aluminum, Steel, Plastics and Wood products.
7
Reports
LogiKal® creates different reports for important information. The layout of reports can
be customized by various set-up options.
Decide for yourself which information shall be displayed on the reports. Determine if
the entire job, phases or only selected positions shall be part of the report. Combine
elevations from separate jobs and summarize them on a single printout.
Depending on the report, you may edit these either in the LogiKal® word processor or
directly in Microsoft Word or Excel. Thanks to LogiKal®’s direct interface with Microsoft
Office products this is fully automatic.
Learn more about the individual reports in LogiKal® on the following pages.
8
Estimation
Based on your input and supplier price information saved in the database, LogiKal® calculates
The user determines whether all elevations or single elevations are estimated. Up charges on
the purchasing costs for the entire project. With the aid of your historical overhead and
wastage can be defined by you or calculated by LogiKal®.
labor costs, the complete production costs are calculated and added to the estimation. The
estimation considers profile price calculation by length, by weight and by area. Color costs can
Estimation data for separate clients can be added to LogiKal®. For instance, if you contract with
be calculated by perimeter, by boundary box or by profile weight. Glass prices are calculated
the GSA (U.S. General Services Administration), you may have one set of prices for Labor
per project or price list, per area or block sizes (i.e. 2“ steps). LogiKal® also considers transport
and Overhead and you may give your best customer a separate rate for Labor and Overhead.
costs. With LogiKal® you can preset these separate rates.
9
Elevation Drawing
All elevations are displayed automatically by the elevation drawing command.
Project managers can use this command to review the job after job turnover meetings.
Information about quantities, colors, systems, glass types and frame location can be
provided automatically.
Material Analysis
This command enables the project manager to review material requirements for their
jobs. This report shows all required Aluminum, Glass, accessories and sundries,
helping the project manager to become familiar with the requirements of the job.
U-Value Report
10
The U-values are calculated automatically during the input of an elevation. The results
are presented clearly and comprehensibly in the U-value report. Estimators or
outside sales now have the ability to provide the architect with the correct U-Values
on every elevation on the entire project. No other estimating software has this ability.
Put your company 'A CLICK AHEAD' of your competition.
FUNCTIONALITY WITH A CLICK OF A BUTTON
Assembly List Report (TAG Drawings)
The elevations are sorted by position and broken down into individual
extrusions. LogiKal® provides a complete tag drawing. This allows
the shop to know exactly where each piece of metal is placed on every
elevation. This Assembly list also shows the location of every piece of
glass.
Installation Plan Report
Create installation plans for your field crew with a click. Print elevationrelated overviews. This report provides the installation crew with a
layout of all the elevations they must install for a period of time
providing the following information: Number of elevations, size of
elevations, number of lites that must be glazed and total linear footage
of sealant required.
Orders
Create orders for aluminum, accessories, hardware, doors, gasket frames,
coatings, glass and panels with the click of a button. The orders are
separated by supplier and finish for each aluminum system.
11
Glass and Panel Report
Create clearly arranged and sorted glass and panel estimations. Print
RFP‘s and e-mail them to your glass or panel fabricator.
Glass Assignment Plan Report (Glass Tag Drawing)
Provide your field crew the installation locations of each piece of
glass in every elevation and the location of every elevation on the
building. This report provides the Glazier with a complete overview
of each location and a tag that will correlate with the manufacture‘s
tag on each piece of glass.
Shaped Glass Drawing Report
LogiKal® automatically creates dimensioned shaped-glass drawings.
Provide this to your glass fabricater for exact pattern lites. Have
the fabricator label the glass with the provided information on the
shaped drawing so your Glazier can use his Glass Assignment plan.
12
Daylight Dimension Drawing Report
Generate Daylight Dimension drawings of elevations so you can back check glass sizes.
Send this report to the glass fabricator so they can tag your glass per elevation mark, bay
location and frame location in the building.
Project Plan Drawing
Project Plan automatically creates a basic set of shop drawings for your job. Just Click
and you have a complete elevation with dimensions and sections. Create a title block
and either export to AutoCAD or print to a .pdf and provide this to your client.
Quotations, Order Confirmations, Delivery Notes and Invoice Reports
All the above reports contain elevation drawings with descriptions including colors, sizes
and additional items (i.e. Break Metal), as well as unit prices and total amounts. Use your
company standard language in Templates and create quick Quotes in the LogiKal® word
processor or in Microsoft Word.
13
Structural Analysis on Mullions
Beam Analysis
LogiKal® contains the ability to run preliminary structural design according to ASCE
and UBC standards. Wind loads can either be determined manually or calculated
automatically by LogiKal®. Set your building Occupancy catagory, base wind speed
and Exposure Catagory with just a CLICK. A wind load map supports your orientation
and helps to recognize areas. If the wind load has been provided by a wind tunnel test
then you can also enter the value directly.
LogiKal®’s beam statics module calculates the required moment of inertia (Ix) for
each individual vertical and horizontal. The program considers vertically installed
Storefront, Windows, Door and Curtainwall elements for wind load. In Storefront,
Windows, Door and Curtainwalls, horizontals are always applied as single span beams.
For Curtainwall vertical mullions, continuous beam theory is applied, the number
of spans and their dimensions are considered. Spans are defined by the input of
intermediate supports.
Values you set up in LogiKal‘s® Structural Analysis module can be saved as defaults
and called up on every job.
14
Glass
All common glass types such as annealed glass, heat strengthened safety glass (HSG), tempered glass (TG) and laminated
safety glass (LSG) are available during input of elevations. Based on the wind load, the current stress and deflection
values, each individual glass pane shall be calculated. The results are checked in compliance with ASTM E1300 glass
standards.
If applicable, climatic loads evoked by season-dependent pressure differences in insulated glass units may be considered
also. The deflection limits are defined by your glass supplier and entered by you in LogiKal®’s limit value form.
15
Cross Sections
LogiKal® will automatically generate cross-section drawings of all elevations. Corners, knee walls, insulated-glass units, part numbers etc. are displayed in detail.
The sections may either be printed directly or you can export the section drawings
directly to AutoCAD. This is a useful tool for the drafting and engineering department. With cross sections you can see every part the estimator used in his bid. The
export of bitmap and vector formats such as BMP, JPG and EMF is also possible.
16
Additional Optimization
Enter hand calculated cutting lengths in the additional optimization. You may either apply LogiKal®
profiles or existing stock length dimensions and create an optimized list for cutting or orders. The report
corresponds with the cut optimization printout. (see Cut Optimization on page 19).
17
2D Optimization
Rectangular sheet metal can be optimized. LogiKal® has the ablility to optimize with the
grain or against the grain of the material. The report provides the quantity of the break
metal sheets, wastage per sheet and total wastage. The sheet metal sizes may be altered
to reduce the amount of wastage.
18
Cut Optimization
All extrusions within a job are optimized reducing wastage to a minimum. A picture shows the
extrusion orientation of the saw and the order of the individual lengths to be cut. LogiKal® will
also consider residual lengths or existing stock. The program calculates the optiminal lengths.
Different length ranges can be set by the user and multiple special lengths per profile can
be calculated by LogiKal®. Bar codes can be printed on labels and assigned to each profile.
(see also paragraph CNC, on page 24).
19
Saw Control
LogiKal® writes saw cutting files for all common saws which are able to import data.
The cut optimization is transferred to the saw file. The file can be transferred to
the saw by USB drive or directly through your network if applicable. The saw files
also includes bar code information which allows the scanner at the CNC machine
to process the work.
20
BAR DRAWINGS AND
MACHINING
The fabrication drawings module and machining is an essential tool for all
fabricators. Automatically generate complete fabrication drawings with the click
of a button for Storefronts, Doors, Windows or Curtainwalls. With LogiKal® you
don’t have to create the drawings by hand anymore.
Continue reading to learn how LogiKal® can help your company to save even
more time by optimizing working processes.
21
When creating elevations, LogiKal® automatically identifies machining for connections,
notches and door and window hardware. The intelligent hardware manager enables you
to select door hardware quickly.
LogiKal® automatically runs collision checks on the selected hardware. During this process
LogiKal® takes into account both the hardware location and material it is applied to. For
instance, LogiKal® “knows” the maximum space which needs to be milled out for a lock.
Knowing this allows LogiKal® to calculate the actual material to be machined and
automatically generates the required depth tables. LogiKal® displays the calculated
machining in multiple ways - in the module Fabrication Drawings & Machining, as CAD
drawing or as printouts. Users can also view to scale in a machinings in the LogiKal® 3D
viewer.
22
Fabrication Drawings can also be transferred directly to LogiKal®-CAD,
AutoCAD or other external CAD systems.
LogiKal® reduces the possibility of mistakes while creating fabrication drawings of individual extrusions.
If you want to transfer fabrication drawings directly to a machining center,
then simply use the modules for controlling CNC machining centers – for
single profile machining as well as machining of the entire stock length.
CNC
Computer Numerical Control
Create elevations within seconds and transfer them to a CNC
machining center (without going the long way round).
With LogiKal® CNC we have the perfect solution for you.
Find out how machine links can help you, please continue
reading . . .
24
Almost all CNC machining centers can be controlled by LogiKal®. BEST has existing
relationships with BJM, Elumatec, Emmegi, Fischer (FMB), Handymann, Mecal,
Schüco (Emmegi, BJM) and Tekna. Also, CNC machining centers which can be
controlled by NCX like Nikom or Maka. LogiKal® performs the collision control and
loads tools from the machine tool file. Then the program creates a complete tool and
orientation assignment for delivery to the CNC software.
All tools are checked for collisions with the extrusions. This allows the creation
of collision-free machining files (tool-extrusion-collision). If a profile cannot be
machined in one clamp orientation the program splits up the machining in different
clamp orientations. For instance, if the CNC machine only allows machining from 3
sides and you have CNC on the 4th side then LogiKal® will direct the CNC operator
to rotate the extrusion for additional machining.
25
LogiKal & CamQuix CAM-system
BEST offers following the latest development of the market of profile milling machines
we are proud to present this modern CAM solution. We support you with an easy to
use and most efficient user interface with the following possibilities:
•Programming in the office or directly on the machine
•Easy handling
•WYSIWYG, all changes are shown directly on the machine
•Reliable collision control
•Automatic tool assignment
•3/4/5-axis functionality
•modern look
•flexible for ALL machine types
•full flexible integration into your production processes
26
Wall Segments & Split Elevation
LogiKal® now gives you the ability to break larger elevations into smaller ones depending
on how you plan on fabricating and installing the elevations.
Have a elevation that has multiple frame sizes but only one call out? You can now Split
the elevation into multiple and adjust your frame sizes accordingly.
27
CAD-SUITE 2D
Are you drawing a lot and want a simple and user-friendly CAD?
We have the solution!
LogiKal® CAD Suite 2D matches your needs. From a simple drawing to complex
constructions – with LogiKal® CAD Suite 2D everything is easy.
LogiKal® contains an internal CAD which is easy to use and user-friendly. The
clear arrangement of all functions enables users to find the ideal tool for fast and
accurate drafting.
Drawing of sill flashing, brake metal, insulation, guidelines, etc. can be created easily
and quickly by the LogiKal® CAD. Drawing objects can be selected and edited at any
time. Automatically assigned labels speed the process.
Frequently used drawings may be saved as blocks. Changes are performed in the
block manager and automatically updated throughout the entire drawing. Drawing
objects may be placed on different layers.
DWG and DXF files can be imported smoothly into LogiKal® CAD. The user also
has the ability to save existing drawings as DWG and DXF files. Furthermore, the
formats BMP, JPEG, EMF, PS and ZIP are available.
28
It is possible to access external CAD programs such as AutoCAD through an interface.
In addition to all basic drawing functions, LogiKal® CAD provides very special
functions too. If, for instance, you generate whole cross-section drawings of profile
combinations including glass, a wizard will assist the user to input all essential details,
i.e. base profiles, vents, glass and gaskets.
with a wizard. From the system and the profiles you are also able to select the
type and the angle of corners.
A standard item generator allows you to draw screws, steel beams and timber
profiles quickly. Cross sections of individual elevations are imported into CAD
by the cross-section module.
Users have the possibility to export elevations and plans along with assembly lists
as drawings also. With the aid of well-arranged dialogues, the user can choose
which information shall be shown in the drawing.
Curtainwall sections and extrusion configurations are easily and quickly created
29
2D INTERFACE FOR CAD SYSTEMS
Use information from LogiKal® in external CAD systems.
Rely on our 2D interface to external CAD packages. From within your CAD System,
you can start LogiKal®, i.e. from within AutoCAD, a user can run LogiKal®.
A specially developed toolbar enables you to get quick access to numerous LogiKal®
functions. You will be A CLICK AHEAD with LogiKal®.
DWG/DXF
The standard DWG and DXF formats allow you to quickly move drawings between different
CAD systems.
Create drawings in LogiKal® CAD save them as DWG or DXF files then open them in external CAD systems. You also have the possibility to import drawings from other CAD
systems into LogiKal® CAD.
Users are capable of saving in the following formats:BMP, JPEG, EMF, PS and ZIP.
30
Export details in AutoCAD from LogiKal® in seconds.
Any LogiKal® elevation and cross section can be created and exported to AutoCAD drawings
without any problem. Gain the benefit of elevations and details generated by LogiKal® for your
shop drawings.
Print an overview of special glass using the shaped glass drawing function.
Bar drawings with machining are also available in external CAD systems.
31
3D INTERFACE
LogiKal® has a bidirectional 3D Interface. The close relationship between BEST and
partners allows the development of special interfaces. Import, for example, complex
curtain walls, sky lights and conservatories.
With this solution, 3D programs and LogiKal® mesh seamlessly as one integrated system.
The advantage for the user - You display your entire project in only one system. You
avoid working with different software products. And last but not least you can integrate
LogiKal® into exisiting processes. This complete integration between systems allows
small and large businesses the ability to work effectively to meet short production time
lines.
32
ERP INTERFACE
Output-Interface for Production Planning Software and ERP Systems
A general interface provides the transfer of job information to PPS and ERP systems.
XML or other file formats such as CSV and DSTV are used for the data exchange.
The technical preparation of the elevations is performed in LogiKal® based on the
elements entered by the user. Apart from generating material take-offs and calculating
glass (including shaped glass), all CNC-relevant data for a later transfer to saws and
CNC machining centers are created automatically. LogiKal‘s® technical evaluation
breaks down the elevation-related optimized material take-off and the corresponding
parts lists. These lists are exported to the ERP or PPS system by the XML interface.
The XML interface is very flexible. It is also possible to customize the output and transfer
files for specific software such as BEST ‘s PrefSuite ERP software designed specifically
for the Fenestration industry.
33
System Independence
LogiKal® embodies the databases from numerous well-known architectural aluminum suppliers. Many suppliers recommend LogiKal®
exclusively or distribute it themselves.
Since LogiKal® considers the specialities of different suppliers and
vendors and combines the systems of variable suppliers you are always
able to react quickly to individual circumstances with LogiKal®.
Database
LogiKal® provides the option to enter items in a user database. For
instance, customized fittings can be summarized in hardware packages.
The program allows the combination of different suppliers fittings. The
pricing of annealed and tempered glass is either considered directly per
unit or by a markup on glass unit lists. Program and database updates
have no effect on user entries.
34
Network
LogiKal® has the ability to run in a network enviroment. Program, databases, jobs and
user settings are centrally saved and thus part of your nightly data backup.
LogiKal® copies used files to the local computer in order to speed up the program performance. This data is synchronized with the server data with automatic save.
Updates are sent directly to the server and are available for all users after start-up of the
program.
The support of terminal servers (Windows, Citrix) allows an external access to
LogiKal® including applications now available for both the Apple I-Pad Android operating platforms. It is also possible to work via terminal server access and standard
network at the same time. The technical licensing is also centrally managed through a
server dongle. The licences are only locked when in use, i.e. the program may be launched from any computer in the network, as long as the maximum number of licences is
not exceeded. This concept of a floating licence is the most popular feature due to the
ability to synchronize the job information.
35
BEST
Building Envelope Software Technologies
Building Envelope Software Technologies - USA
Building Envelope Software Technologies - Canada
13949 West Colfax Ave., Bldg 1, Suite 210
36 York Mills Road, Suite 504, PO Box 600
Lakewood, Colorado 80401
Toronto, ON M2P 2E9
Phone 800-746-0641
Phone 416-498-7751
Fax 303-205-06392
Fax 416-498-7500
sales@buildingenvelopesoftware.com
www.BuildingEnvelopeSoftware.com