Author: Adam Koszalkowski

Online conference “Recent changes in SchuCal, SchuCad and www.schucal-usa.com website” had a place on March 8, 2024. The topics covered in this conference are listed in following document: schucal-2023-r3-changes-for-us-market/

Performance improvement Some changes have been made to improve program performance with large amounts of data. Please note:Due to this, the first program start may take longer with large amounts of data after installing this service pack. In this case, please be patient and do not cancel the starting process. Projects and items Project glass and project panel:Changes when loading...

The additions and changes are described in general terms. The availability of the systems, materials and functions depends on your program’s configuration level. You can find the letter detailing the changes that are included in the upcoming service packs for the respective version in the menu ribbon under General > Help > Program information > Service Pack XY > Details....

I. General program changes (for all design types) Output lists Unit overview list:Flexible lists – Beta version for testing (Only program versions 64-bit.) If you have set the language for the program interface as German, you will find the Use flexible list (beta) option in the settings for the Unit overview list. By checking this box, you are able to...

General program changes Calculation Surcharges on material and coatings(Since 2021 R2 SP03, SP04, SP05, SP06) The current fluctuations in raw material prices, which are sometimes huge, require variable options which must be taken into account in the program. Entry options have been added to the system and coating conditions for various material/discount groups and for coatings. Surcharge for material: For...

In specific circumstances it can happen that while generating the report to Excel Schucal can return the error with one of few possible messages, for example as this: This problem requires reinitialization of Schucal-Excel connector. Please close Schucal and start Excel in Administration mode, Menu start > Right mouse button on Excel icon > More > Run as administrator: Go...

General program changes (for all design types) Settings Company contact:Account number for delivery addresses As of this version, you can provide account numbers for your delivery addresses in the Company contact dialog box. The fields for the delivery addresses are no longer mandatory either. Output lists Order:Changes for the “project number” in the shipping specifications In previous versions, a Project...

Projects and items Project window:Information about the U value, airborne sound reduction and MCO in the item properties list As of this version, the project window in the Item properties list will display additional information on the currently selected item. U value and airborne sound reduction value: If a value has been calculated for the item, it is shown. If...

Administration > User Settings Information about spacer blocks The message is displayed in the item window and the message list: Spacer blocks must be positioned in accordance with the glazing guidelines and packed with compression-resistant packing. They are not calculated automatically and must be entered as additional material. In the User settings dialog box, you can find a checkbox under...

Program information Overview of the functions used and the options available As of this version, information about the functions used and options available for the workstation are listed under the heading Product license and features on the Help tab (menu ribbon: General > Help > Program information). If your workstation works on a network license, license options that are already...

General Contacts:Supplements for aluminum surface finishes – fixed lengths In the Contacts dialog box, new input options for supplements for small bar lengths have been included for the system coater Schüco and for the coater templates for third-party coaters. In the conditions, new input fields are available for the following Fixed lengths under the Aluminum surface finish supplements group: <...

Schuco thermally broken profiles can be ordered in one of three rolling codes: SV Schuco pre-rolled (Schüco Verbund) Composite profiles are delivered rolled and coated already. Schuco coats half bars and rolls it all together. WV Pre-rolled (Werksverbund) Composite profiles are delivered rolled already, mill finish. Customer coats the composite profile, avoiding exceeding 180C during coating. KV For rolling by...

There is not such property on the Settings (Technical/Processing) data panel, but it is possible to manipulate with any MCO/CNC processing using Filter tools. First, select the profile for which you want to modify processing and click Processing button. (Hint: Processing functionality needs special Schucal license programmed on Schucal USB dongle and additional activation code. Please contact Schuco USA to...

Here are few steps that you must do in Schucal to build AWS 75.SI+ Outward Opening Easy Access Threshold. As template, pick Windows & Doors > Doors > Outward Opening > Single Leaf door Click Outer Frame property field and pick profile no 480850 or similar. You can find it in subcategory Can also be used as… Do not worry...

Following systems have been removed from the Schüco offer and will no longer be available in SchuCal 2016 R2: Schüco FW 50+ Schüco FW 50+.1 Schüco FW 50+.HI Schüco FW 50+.SI Schüco FW 50+.SI Green Schüco FW 50+S Schüco FW 50+S.1 Schüco FW 50+S.HI Schüco FW 50+ S.SI Schüco FW 60+ Schüco FW 60+.1 Schüco FW 60+.HI Schüco FW 60+.SI...

The number of profile on the output consists of two parts: Two letters symbol that represents profile type (Abbreviations list below) and ID number of the profile referring to the elevation position. On the example below Ri6 is Transom on the position no. 6 (Ri refers to Transom according to the shortcut list below. From German language Riegel) Abbreviations for...

Schuco Converter is a tool upload Schucal cutting lists to FOM saw. At the beginning of work with converter you need to configure few basic parameters. Language: User interface language IP Address: Saw IP address. Default is 192.168.0.200 Ftp default volume: Saw has two internal drives where stores files: D and F. In most cases use D:. Dxf archive: Folder...

Additional material can be put in two ways: related to existing profile from calculation when it takes its length or by manual input. Method one. First, the easiest way: Additional material related to existing profile. Click the profile to which you want to add additional material: In Enter Art. No. under Profile properties window type or search additional material you...

Problem is caused by geometrical modification of the frame grid in the past. As we can see vertical profile No 3 is logically a Mullion, instead of being the Outer Frame. Mullions/Transoms always have construction axis in the middle, Outer Frames on the edge. If we would review the project history, we can find that on 5/20/2016 frame had correct...

There are few steps to achieve it that comes to one goal: remove internal glazing gasket and replace it with 307660 adapter for mullions and appropriate transom gasket. First, go to Settings > Design and change Mullion cover to Silicon joint: Now open Gasket category and set Glazing gasket, inside to Without gasket: Since adapter profile does not exist in...

To create 90 deg corner façade it is necessary to start project form the scratch and choose Modular façade, polygon: As a scratch system prepares four 1500 mm module, 125° angle wireframe model: This polygon template does not provide direct dimension editing, so the only way to change the dimensions is editing parameters in Item Properties window. To design 90°...

According to attached pdf 448160, here is explanation of surfaces: A – Full profile B – Mech / Polished –  visible part of the profile , painted surface (Continous line) (USA only) C –  Uml / Total – Total external circumference. Anodised surface D – Do not paint (dash line) E – Beshichted / Coated – pained surface (dash dot...

Crank operated fitting requires window AWS 70.HI or AWS 75.SI system and KDK fitting type: Create window AWS 70.HI or AWS 75.SI with opening type 300: TT DIN left window or 301: TT DIN right window with the range of minimal and maximal size as on the tables: After creating such window select the vent and select Type of operation...

User has access to SchuCal List & Label Designer where it is possible to add, delete or modify the labels as well as rearrange its positions. To modify the template we must create copy of Barcode Label template first. Go to : C:\ProgramData\Schueco\SchueCal\System\Data\Templates and find file Labels.lbl. Create the copy of it: You can leave the name as default (Labels...

Polygonal façade template does not offer direct dimension modification. The only dimensions user should enter in parametric properties window are: Height Number of surfaces Angle between surfaces Length of surfaces All other subdivisions and its dimensions are defined by direct modification of the surface by Right Mouse Button – Split / Merge / Delete / Add Area on the Left|Right|Top|Bottom....

By default SchuCal works in local configuration, saving all user profiles, projects, settings and templates on local drive. If you want to share this content over the network you should configure SchuCal to work in network mode. To do that first it is necessary to prepare network shared folder on the server and grant network user rights allowing to open,...

By default, unless no other drive and directory have been selected during installation process, SchuCal stores program data in two directories: ProgramData location stores all important configuration data and user profile content. Among others there are three directories keeping all your critical personal data. These locations can be edited by changing Desktop Settings under General > Settings.

Each polygonal façade is constructed on mesh reference plan. In first phase of construction you work on geometrical division, defining module lengths and angles between them: Reference plan in one of two surfaces of the glass / panel chosen for the façade: internal or external (inside or outside). When you select “inside”, the reference plan marked with red line is...

Let’s take AWS/ADS 75.SI+ Double vent TT/SH door as an example. Fitting type Basic. Window Fittings Order Manual specifies 243031 Corner Drive item for this door: But when I generate Order List I see that Schucal calculates Corner block 243028 instead: The problems comes from different packing units (PU) that same item can be ordered. When we go to Order...

Solution: SchuCal door template set provides single and double leaf door types. Double leaf door is generated as symmetrical, however there is a simply method to change it to any asymmetrical type. To do that, select any double door form predefined types: After doors are created select it and under “Dim.” properties find parameter called “b1-Dim”. Set this value to...

MCO functionality is enabled on client’s request. After email request you will receive numeric code that has to be entered in Schucal configuration. SchuCal Toolbox, small maintenance application installed together with SchuCal is right tool for that. You can find it under menu Start: On main Toolbox window click the button “Additional Components”: Select appropriate language for you and click...

This problem comes from misunderstanding the printout order after generating the Order List. This output generates three lists: Message List, Order list and Coating Plan list. Coting plan list is generated only if you set up Surface finish in project. To switch between lists click its header bar with title. Use Order list to print material quantity list and its...

Go to General > Settings > Saw settings: In saw settings windows set up: Current user By entering a number in this field you can modify the generation of the first two digits of the file name. If you leave the entry field empty, the file name is made up of the year and month, followed by a four-digit number....