Auto Import

Use this dialog to configure the settings for 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 specify a start trigger to identify CAM Files.

Example: "(CAMFILE="

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End Trigger

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

Example: ")"

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Allowed Extensions

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

Example: nc,mpf,h

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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 generate a tool list on the basis of the imported file.

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Remove Trigger

Check this field to remove the trigger line after the import operation before storing file.

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Split WPD Files

Check this option to split WPD files before storing them.

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Use Dialog

Check this option to use dialog when auto importing files.

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Tool List Extensions

Use this field to specify the extensions allowed for tool lists.

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CAM-Extension

Use this field to specify the extensions allowed for CAM files.

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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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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.

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Change

Click this button to change the highlighted import directory.

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Delete

Click this button to delete the highlighted import directory.