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Use this dialog to configure how NC files and associated templates should be handled.
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The NC Files dialog. |
This field shows a drop-down list of the machine groups stored in the database. Select a machine group from the list to configure its NC files settings.
Check this option to use the same settings as those stored under Level Settings -> File Handling for the NC-File level.
Use this field to enter the prefix to the file name.
Use this field to specify the number of digits in the file name. If you enter the value "5", the file names - between the prefix and extension entered - will be 00001, 00002, etc.
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This function is used for file name generation and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field "Default File Name" of the below section "Default Settings". |
The file name extension you want to be default.
Use this field to specify the amount of steps you want each new file name to be higher than the preceding file name. An increment value of 5 would cause the file names to be created as 00005, 00010, 00015, etc.
Use this field to specify the next number to be generated.
Use this field to select the appropriate counter to generate the file name.
Use this field to specify the file that should be used as NC template for the selected machine.
Click on the folder icon 
to specify a file.
Please refer to CAM Files for detailed information on how to specify file templates.
Use this drop-down list to select what should happen to NC files when stored in the database.
Use this field to select how NC files should be named when stored in the database.
The default path from which files should be opened for the selected machine.
Click on the folder icon to specify a directory.
Check this option to add to the NC file, the program name specified in the database field selected below.
Select from this drop-down list the field which contains the program name.
Use this field to specify a prefix for the program name.
Select from this drop-down list the control type used on the selected machine.