Auto Import

Use this configuration dialog to set up the auto-import of NC files.

The Auto Import dialog.

File Name

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Machine

This field shows a drop-down list of the machine groups stored in the database. Select a machine group from the list to specify its auto-import settings.

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Start Trigger

Use this field to define the CAM file's start trigger.

Example: "(CAMFILE="

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End Trigger

Use this field to define the CAM file's end trigger.

Example: ")"

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Allowed Extensions

Use this field to specify the extension names allowed for the files to be imported.

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Import Delay

Use this field to specify the time in milliseconds to wait before importing data.

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Generate Tool List

Check this option to have a tool list generated on basis of the imported file.

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Remove Trigger

Check this option to remove trigger from file before storage.

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Tool List Extensions

Use this field to specify the extension names allowed for tool lists.

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Import Directory

This field shows a list of all import directories defined for the chosen machine group.

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Move

Move file to the import directory - as opposed to copy (n = no, y = yes).

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Generate

Generate a new filename on auto-import (n = no, y = yes).

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Delete

Click this button to delete the highlighted import directory.

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Change

Click this button to change the highlighted import directory.

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Add

Click this button to add an import directory. The following dialog will open:

Add a new import directory.

Browse for the desired directory, check the auto-import options to use, and click OK to close the window.