CAD Information

Part (CAD) Information

The options in the CAD Information panel allow you to specify a part number, programmer name, the default rotation and revision, and Part Default Position. You can also add comments for the part.

Notes:

1. Margin, Grid Spacing and Default Position values are transferred from the Auto Grid Information section (Machine\Machine Info\Description) setting

2. The system will select the corresponding margin value according to the part Default Position. For example, if you choose Bottom Left as the default part position, the system will apply the Left and Bottom margin values for the part.

3. The Default Rotation angle range is from -180^o to 180^o. If you type a position value, the part will rotate clockwise. If the value is negative, the part will rotate counter-clockwise.

4. The part rotation will only appear if Sheet Preview (Type) mode is active. The Default Rotation value can be saved after you modify it.

5. The system will output the Part Number, Programmer Name and Comments in the NC code file.

Part Information

	Part Name	Optional. Type the part name in the text box, or click the arrow and select a part name from the drop-down list. When adding a new part name, the system automatically stores it in the nesting database for future reference. Also, the Part Name pull-down list allows the user to switch between parts on the sheet that are in the pull-down list.
	Customer	Entering a name directly in this field and clicking OK in the Part Info panel will create a new database record for a new customer. To modify the name of an existing customer (database record) click the Edit button to open the dialog. Select the Customer's name from the pull-down and edit the name in the field. To delete a selected customer click Delete
	Part Number	Required field. Type the part number in the text box.
	Part Size	Default field. The overall dimensions for the part appear in the X and Y text boxes.
	Programmer Name	Optional. Type the name of the person responsible for programming the part.
	Design Verification	Here the user may enter the name and/or number of the person who has verified the design of this part.
	Default Rotation	The default angle of the part when it is loaded into the system. You can type a new angle value in the text box.
	Revision	Optional field. If a part has been revised (edited) type the revision number or letter in this text box. A value entered here will be available in the Sheet Wizard>Parts List for Nesting, Revision column and in the Open File window.
	Part Estimated Time	Once the run time for a part is calculated, the time will display in the Part Estimated Time text-box. To update the estimate, click the Run Time button . Note: The Run Time button is enabled only when a Driver, Tool Inventory, Machine and Part with assigned tools or cutting path exist. See View Run Time for more information. Note: The NC code must be re-generated when any changes have been made to the part/sheet.
	Part Default Position	The default position is the bottom left of the sheet. You can open the drop-down list and select an alternate position: Top Left, Bottom Left, Top Right or Bottom Right.
	Average Process Time for the Part on a Sheet	This read-only text box displays the Average Process Time for the Part when it is being cut/punched on a Sheet along with other parts. The system will average out the Part time based on various factors, such as the number of tool hits, tool change time and repositioning.
	Comments	Enter any relevant notes that should be saved with the part in this box.

Preview Information

	Grid Spacing	The Horizontal and Vertical spacing for the parts in the grid. Specify the Horizontal and Vertical spacing for the parts in the grid.
	Margin	The intervals between the part and sheet sides. Specify the parameters for the Left, Right, Top and Down edges for the auto grid.
	Show Preview	This option is a toggle. If you place a check mark in the check box, the Preview area will display the part or the part in relation to the sheet.
	Auto Grid Preview	This option is a toggle. If you place a check mark in the check box, the auto grid result will appear on the sheet.

	Type	Select the desired Preview type from the drop-down list: Part Preview or Sheet Preview.
	OK / Cancel	Click OK to apply the settings to the current part and to exit the Part Information window. Click Cancel to exit without saving any changes.
	Import	Clicking the Import button displays the Open>Parts dialog box. In addition to standard inv files, the user may choose to load from Tool Inventory files in .XLS or .CSV formats. From here it is also possible to create and edit .xls and .csv files. See Export below for more info on this.
	Export	To export Tool files in .XLS or .CSV formats, click Export. The Save As dialog will open allowing the user to save directly to the TOOLINV folder in the AP100US installed folder in either .xls or .csv format. The Save As folder contains a Format Name and button. The user may select from existing formats, or click the button to open the Format Options window to create or edit formats. See Exporting Files in XLS or CSV formats in the Material Files folder for more info on creating and editing .xls and .csv files.