Figures’ Structure

Every figure is made up of modules. They are assembled in a fixed order and by a certain method. Every module comprises certain details. The details are the smallest, inseparable parts the modules are built of and the figures respectively.

One and the same module can be used to assemble different figures. At the same time there could be different variants of one and the same module. The variants of any module are mutually replaceable because they are functionally identical.

Modules’ ID

Every module has a unique code. It comprises the following features:

E.x.y, in which:

• E - The letter E signifies that the code in question refers to an module.
• X is a digit which signifies an module’s number.
• Y is digit which shows the number of the series. This digit starts from 1 and increases continuously.

The E.x.y combination is unique.

Modules' file Structure

Every module is described in a separate file. The names of the separate files are derived from the module’s code through the substitution of ‘_’ for ‘.’ The files have a pdf extension as they are meant to be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader. For example, the name of the file containing the description of module E.1.1 is e_1_1.pdf.

What will one find in this file? It starts with several visual representations of the module which indicate the order of putting together the details the module’s made of. If it is necessary a file could contain an image of a partially assembled module, as well as markings indicating concealed surfaces and orifices. They will be marked with a dotted line. This diagram shows the module to scale so that it is possible to take the real measurements of the module. The codes of the details (presented below) are presented here as well. If the current file contains mirror modules only one of them (correctly marked) can be shown on the diagram.

Next to the visual images there is usually a color photo of the particular module.

The rest of the file (on as many pages as necessary) contains the module’s details. I will now proceed to explain the marking of the details.

Details’ ID

Just like the modules the details have their codes. These IDs comprise the module’s code followed by the detail’s number, and if it is necessary, a mark for symmetry. In other words:

E.x.y.z[.t], in which:

• E.x.y. is the code of the module which contains the specific detail.
• z is the number of the detail.
• t is a letter indicating a mirror variant of a particular detail. It is used when there are symmetrical images, for example, left - right, or top – bottom. Respectively ‘t’ could assume the following values:
  • L – left
  • R – right
  • U – up
  • D – down
  • F – front
  • B – back

  This part of the code is used only when it is necessary and there are symmetrical parts.

One and the same detail can be used in the making of different modules, which means that one and the same detail can have different codes. The full set of a detail’s code has been presented above. In the file containing the description of a particular module the details are usually marked with short codes. The short codes do not contain the first part describing the module, and for this reason the code looks like that – z [.t].

Every file containing the description of a particular module contains all of the module’s details and their possible mirror images. What is more, a file can contain the details necessary to assemble several identical modules. It is done in order to use the paper optimally.

Furthermore, a file usually presents the details in several primary colors and invariably in black and white. The change of the primary color does not affect the module’s variant or the markings on the details. The details which are in different primary colors are presented on different pages and in the top right hand side corner of every page there is a color marking and a digit showing the number of the modules from a particular color which can be made from the details the file contains. You should only print the pages which have a mark for the color you have chosen.

Figures’ ID

Every figure has its own unique code.

It comprises A.x.y, where:

• A signifies a figure.
• x is a number identifying a group of figures.
• y is a number identifying a member of a particular group.

To clear the fog I will now explain what is meant by a group. It stands for figures or other objects with similar construction. A group can have a single representative. Yyy starts from 1 and increases continuously.

As a conclusion I will state that by purchasing a particular figure you will receive a diagram demonstrating how the modules the figure comprises are joined to one another. Needless to say, you will also receive files containing descriptions of all the modules the figure is made of. Thus, if you buy several different figures, you could assemble entirely different ones out of them, provided that you combine different modules in an appropriate way.

Printing note

On every page there is a frame which defines the printing space. Its dimensions are (190x257mm - 7.48"x10.12") and the distance from it to the top left hand side of the sheet equals – (10/7.4mm - 0.39"/0.29"). In fact this is the section of the A4 sheet’s printing space and Letter. In other words these files can be printed either way without a loss of information.

When you print, make sure that ‘fit to page’ is inactive.

To verify the precision of the print out you can use either the centimeter scale imbedded in the right hand side of the frame, or the inch scale imbedded in its bottom part.

The photos below demonstrate how the verification is performed.