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Chapter 2 - Getting Started With Alibre Design2.1 Initial Launch of Alibre DesignTo use the unique communication and collaboration tools in Alibre Design, you must besigned into the Alibre Design server. Users who have purchased Alibre Design Basic,Standard, Professional, and Expert who have current maintenance can sign into theAlibre Design server. Working while connected to the Alibre Design server is referredto as online mode. For these users, Alibre Design automatically starts in online mode -if a network connection exists - when launching the software for the first time. You canalso change the default startup mode see "More on Working Online and Offline" on page16.‣ To launch Alibre Design:From the Start menu, select All Programs > Alibre Design. An initial startup screenis displayed.If you have already registered with Alibre, Inc.…8
Chapter 2 - Getting Started With Alibre Design1. Enter the user name and password you obtained from Alibre, Inc..Note: Shortly after purchasing Alibre Design, new customers receive an emailfrom Alibre containing a user name and a temporary password. If you registerand/or purchase online, your user name and password are displayed at that time.2. Click Submit. If an internet connection is detected, your license key will beautomatically retrieved from the Alibre server. Otherwise, you will see a messagewith a 5 character Site Key and instructions you need to follow to obtain a licensekey.Note: If you call Alibre Support for help in obtaining your license key, you willhave to provide this 5 character Site Key, as well as your Computer's MachineName.3. After several seconds, the startup screen will be replaced by the Alibre DesignHome Window. Also, the Set Default Workspace dialog will appear.4. Choose which default workspace you would like to see when starting Alibre Designfrom the drop-down menu. You can select None if you do not want any defaultworkspace to open.5. If you are a new user, you may want the appropriate tutorial to display when youopen a new workspace. If so, check Display tutorials when opening newworkspaces.6. Click OK. A new Part workspace is created and the corresponding introductorytutorial, Modeling a Simple Part, is automatically displayed (if you checked theoption in step 5). The Home window remains open behind the workspace.If you have not yet registered with Alibre, Inc.…Choose one of the available options:• Register Alibre Design Xpress - Register your free copy of AlibreDesign Xpress to gain additional functions and the opportunity toparticipate in exclusive activities like the Xpress Design ContestThis button will direct you to a web form where you can register with Alibre,Inc. You will be provided with a user name and password to enter in thestartup screen shown above.• Skip and run Alibre Design Xpress - Start using Alibre Design Xpress9
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Chapter 19 - Alibre MotionC HAPTER
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IndexAxis • 32creation methods
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IndexDesign Explorer • 25, 30, 36
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