DEFAULTS
- Last UpdatedDec 15, 2023
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The keywords of the PLCM specific default variables are given below in alphabetic order.
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ASSEMBLY_PROFILE_VERTICAL |
Code for the presentation of assembly profiles. No = Horizontal Yes = Vertical |
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ASS_START_NO_GAP |
Code for the option to put a start without gap: No = Do not allow starts without gap Yes = Allow starts without gap |
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BLAST_COLOUR |
Colour for blasting contours. |
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BLAST_PARALLEL |
This code controls the parallel blasting support for the burning machine: No = Parallel blasting is not supported Yes = Parallel blasting is supported |
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BLASTING_ADDITINAL |
Code for defining single blasting starts: No = Single blasting starts not allowed Yes = Single blasting starts allowed |
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BURN_ALLOWED |
Code for the allowed types of burning contours(only if S1_MARK_INDPARTS_CHAMFER = Yes and all individual parts are marked as chamferparts) None = Starts cannot be set on any burning contour BurnInner = Starts can be set on inner contours BurnOuter = Starts can be set on outer contours BurnAll = Starts can be set on all burning contours |
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CLAMPING_EDGE |
The text displayed at the clamping edge. |
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COMBI_PROCESS_DIRECTION |
Code for the directionof the combined blasting/marking process No =Horizontal Yes = Vertical |
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COMBI_PROCESS_GEOMETRY |
Code for the geometry to be used in the combined process blasting-marking:
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COMBI_PROCESS_VMARK |
Code for using V-mark in the combined blasting/marking process No = Do not use V-mark Yes = Use V-mark |
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CORN_LOOP_CTRL |
More information about this keyword in the Plate Nesting default information. See Defaults. |
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CORNER_TOL |
The tolerance used when searching for an individual part. |
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DIST_BURNERS |
The distance between the main burner and a side burner in a tool set. |
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DIST_EDGE_STOP |
The distance from the edge of parent material to the point of end burning. A negative value indicates that the burning will end before the edge. |
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DIST_PLATE_PLATE |
The distance between the raw plates (station 1 only). |
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ENTRANCE_LINE |
The text displayed at the entrance line. |
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EQUIPMENT_1 |
Tool set 1 activity: No = Not active Yes = Active |
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EQUIPMENT_2 |
Tool set 2 activity: No = Not active Yes = Active |
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GSDMARK_SEPARATE |
This code controls the order in which the GSD's are treated when starts are created for all marking lines: No = No separate treatment of GSD's Yes = The marking lines are treated first, then the GSD's |
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HEIGHT_CONTROL_ALWAYS |
This code controls if the height control at inner seams should be made even if the upper side is not flat: No = The height control is made only if the upper side is flat Yes = The height control is always made |
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HEIGHT_CTRL_OFF_DIST |
The distance before an inner seam where the height control is switched off. |
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HEIGHT_CTRL_ON_DIST |
The distance after an inner seam where the height control is switched on. |
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IND_NEST_MIRROR |
Code for mirroring the individual parts: No = Do not mirror Yes = Mirror |
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IND_PART_ALL_STARTS |
Code for the option to put both starts on the top and bottom of individual parts: No = Do not put start on the extreme contours Yes = Put all starts |
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IND_PART_DIMENSION |
Code for the option to key in the raw plate dimensions: No = Only name allowed Yes = Name and dimension allowed |
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IND_PART_DIRECTION |
Code for placing the first individual part: 0 = Against entrance line 1 = Towards the entrance line |
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IND_PART_NESTNAME |
Code for creating the names of the individual parts: 0 = <assnest><partno><noparts> 1 = <assnest><partno>, <partno> always 2 digits |
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IND_PART_NESTING |
This code controls the usage of the individual part nesting. No = No individual part nesting Yes = Individual part nesting |
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The following texts are leading texts for the texts connected to the individual parts. The texts are placed in the burning sketch for the individual parts. |
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IND_PART_TEXT_1 |
'Part' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_2 |
'Length:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_3 |
'Prefab length:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_4 |
'Width:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_5 |
'Prefab width:' |
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The following texts are leading texts for the texts connected to the nesting of the individual parts. The texts are placed in the burning sketch for the individual parts. |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_1 |
'Raw plate' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_2 |
'DNC number' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_3 |
'Burner id' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_4 |
'Position number' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_5 |
'Sequence' |
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The following texts are leading texts for the texts connected to the raw plates used in the nesting of the individual parts. The texts are placed in the burning sketch for the individual parts. |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_1 |
'Raw plate' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_2 |
'Length:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_3 |
'Width:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_4 |
'Quality:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_7 |
'Thickness:' |
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The following texts are side indication texts in the nesting of the individual parts. The texts are placed in the burning sketch for the individual parts. |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_5 |
'L' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_6 |
'R' |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO |
This code controls the automatic labelling of position numbers: None = No automatic labelling Blast = Automatic labelling of the marking lines connected to blasting lines Mark = Automatic labelling of all other marking lines All = Automatic labelling of all marking lines |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO_DIST |
The relative distance from the marking line start at which the labelled text is positioned. |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO_METHOD |
The method used for presenting labelled position numbers: None = Label posno as given Partname = Label posno via partname control |
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LIST_ASSPROF_EXT |
File extension for the file with assembly profile data (empty means no file). |
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LIST_PARTSEQ_EXT |
File extension for the file with individual part sequence (empty means no file). |
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LOCATION_CL_REPLACEMENT |
Code for CL-replacement of direction text: No = Do not replace SB/PS-text by CL text Yes = Replace SB/PS-text by CL text |
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MARK_BLAST_COLOUR |
The colour used for simultaneous marking-blasting lines. |
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MARK_BLAST_MIN_LENGTH |
The minimum length of a contour to be simultaneously marked and blasted. |
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MARK_CTRL_OFF_DIST |
The distance before an inner seam where the marking height control is switched off. |
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MARK_CTRL_ON_DIST |
The distance after an inner seam where the marking height control is switched on. |
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MARK_PARALLEL |
This code controls the parallel marking support for the burning machine: No = Parallel marking is not supported Yes = Parallel marking is supported |
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MARK_PARAL_DIFF |
Factor used to decide if two marking contours can be marked in parallel. The length of the shortest contour divided by the length of the longest contour, is compared with this factor. If the result of the division is less than the factor, contours can not be marked in parallel. (Decreasing the factor allows more contours to be marked in parallel.) |
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NEST_PARTS_IN_PLCM |
Code for adding parts/assembly parts in an assembly nest: No = Not allowed Yes = Allowed |
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ONLY_FLAT_UPPER_SIDE |
Code for parts with/without flat upper side: No = The shape of the upper side is irrelevant Yes = The upper side must be flat |
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PLATE_ALIGNMENT_GET_MODE |
Code for retrieving th plate alignment: Manual = Manual Automatic = Automatic |
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PLATE_MAX_X |
Maximum length for assembly part. |
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PLATE_MAX_Y |
Maximum width for assembly part. |
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PLATE_POS_CTRL |
This code controls the display of the nestings of the individual parts. The next nesting will be displayed in the direction given by the default. The following values are currently possible: +1 = positive y-direction |
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POSITION_ASSPART_U |
Code for automatic translation of the assembly part in the u-direction (after individual parts nesting): No = No automatic translation Yes = Automatic translation |
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POSITION_ASSPART_V |
Code for automatic translation of the assembly part in the v-direction (after individual parts nesting): No = No automatic translation Yes = Automatic translation |
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RASTER_MARKING |
This code controls the usage of raster marking of profile marking lines: No = No raster marking Yes = Raster marking |
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RASTER_MARK_DIST |
The successive distances between the light sources. |
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RASTER_MARK_LENGTH |
The length of a raster marking. |
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REF_DIST1 |
The distances from the left edge of the area to each reference line. |
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REF_HEIGHT |
The height of the station area for profile assembly. |
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REF_NO_FIXED |
The number of the reference line around which the assembly part should be centered. The parameter should be 0 for interactive definition. |
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REF_NO_LINES |
The number of reference lines in the profile assembly station. The maximum number is 5. |
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REF_WIDTH |
The width of the station area for profile assembly. |
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SCRAP_OPPOSITE_REFSIDE |
Code for the position of the scrap: No = Scrap opposite clamping edge Yes = Scrap opposite reference side |
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SIDE_LOOPS |
Code controlling the addition of side loops: No = Do not add side loops Yes = Add side loops |
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THICKNESS_CTRL |
Code for thickness check in the height control at inner seams: No = Do not control thickness Yes = Control thickness |
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TRANSFORM_ASSPART |
Code for using the TRANSFORMATION function transformation. Only a restricted number of transformation types are available (translation and rotation). No = Do not allow the user to transform Yes = Allow the user to transform |
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UPDATE_PROF_SEQUENCE |
Code for updating the assembly profiles with sequence number: No = Do not update Yes = Update |
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UPDATE_PROF_SEQ_SORT |
Code for sorting of assembly profiles with the same y-coordinate in the definition of Reference Lines: -X = Sort in the negative x-direction +X = Sort in the positive x-direction |
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VERIFY_PARAL_COLOUR |
Colour used to verify a contour to be handled in parallel. |
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WELD_TOLERANCE |
Welding tolerance added for some individual parts. |
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Below follows an example of the default parameters: |
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ASS_START_NO_GAP |
= No |
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BLAST_COLOUR |
= Cyan |
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BLAST_PARALLEL |
= Yes |
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BLASTING_ADDITIONAL |
= Yes |
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BURN_ALLOWED |
= BurnAll |
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CLAMPING_EDGE |
= 'Clamping edge' |
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COMBI_PROCESS_DIRECTION |
= Horizontal |
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COMBI_PROCESS_VMARK |
= No |
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COMBI_PROCESS_GEOMETRY |
= Marking |
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CORNER_TOL |
= 20.000000 |
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DIST_BURNERS |
= 20.000000 |
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DIST_EDGE_STOP |
= 50.000000 |
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DIST_PLATE_PLATE |
= 0.0 |
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ENTRANCE_LINE |
= 'Entrance line' |
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EQUIPMENT_1 |
= Yes |
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EQUIPMENT_2 |
= Yes |
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GSDMARK_SEPARATE |
= Yes |
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HEIGHT_CONTROL_ALWAYS |
= No |
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HEIGHT_CTRL_OFF_DIST |
= 50.000000 |
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HEIGHT_CTRL_ON_DIST |
= 20.000000 |
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IND_NEST_MIRROR |
= No |
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IND_PART_ALL_STARTS |
= Yes |
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IND_PART_DIMENSION |
= No |
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IND_PART_DIRECTION |
= 1 |
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IND_PART_NESTNAME |
= 0 |
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IND_PART_NESTING |
= Yes |
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IND_PART_TEXT_1 |
= 'Part' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_2 |
= 'Length:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_3 |
= 'Prefab length:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_4 |
= 'Width:' |
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IND_PART_TEXT_5 |
= 'Prefab width:' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_1 |
= 'Raw plate' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_2 |
= 'DNC number' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_3 |
= 'Burner id' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_4 |
= 'Position number' |
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IND_PLATE_TEXT_5 |
= 'Sequence' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_1 |
= 'Raw plate' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_2 |
= 'Length:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_3 |
= 'Width:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_4 |
= 'Quality:' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_5 |
= 'L' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_6 |
= 'R' |
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IND_RAWPLATE_TEXT_7 |
= 'Thickness' |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO |
= Blast |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO_DIST |
= 0.05 |
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LABEL_AUTO_POSNO_METHOD |
= None |
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LIST_ASSPROF_EXT |
= 'pam' |
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LIST_PARTSEQ_EXT |
= 'psq' |
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LOCATION_CL_REPLACEMENT |
= Yes |
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MARK_BLAST_COLOUR |
= BlueViolet |
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MARK_BLAST_MIN_LENGTH |
= 2000.000000 |
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MARK_CTRL_OFF_DIST |
= 50.000000 |
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MARK_CTRL_ON_DIST |
= 50.000000 |
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MARK_PARALLEL |
= Yes |
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MARK_PARAL_DIFF |
= 0.950000 |
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NEST_PARTS_IN_PLCM |
= No |
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ONLY_FLAT_UPPER_SIDE |
= Yes |
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POSITION_ASSPART_U |
= Yes |
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POSITION_ASSPART_V |
= No |
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PLATE_ALIGNMENT_GET_MODE |
= Automatic |
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PLATE_MAX_X |
= 16000.00 |
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PLATE_MAX_Y |
= 18000.00 |
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PLATE_POS_CTRL |
= 1 |
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RASTER_MARKING |
= Yes |
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RASTER_MARK_DIST |
= '500 3000 4000 4000 3100 ' |
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RASTER_MARK_LENGTH |
= 300.000000 |
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REF_DIST1 |
= 3000.00000 |
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REF_DIST2 |
= 6000.00000 |
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REF_DIST3 |
= 9000.00000 |
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REF_DIST4 |
= 12000.00000 |
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REF_DIST5 |
= 15000.00000 |
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REF_HEIGHT |
= 12000.000000 |
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REF_NO_FIXED |
= 0 |
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REF_NO_LINES |
= 3 |
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REF_WIDTH |
= 12000.000000 |
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SCRAP_OPPOSITE_REFSIDE |
= No |
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SIDE_LOOPS |
= No |
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THICKNESS_CTRL |
= No |
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TRANSFORM_ASSPART |
= No |
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UPDATE_PROF_SEQUENCE |
= No |
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UPDATE_PROF_SEQ_SORT |
= +X |
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VERIFY_PARAL_COLOUR |
= Magenta |
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WELD_TOLERANCE |
= 500.0 |
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The keywords of the default variables specific for the nesting of the piece parts are given below. |
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S1_CVBA_IN_INDNEST_GENFILE |
Code for adding bevel code for CVBA in the generic files for the individual parts: No = Do not add CVBA bevel code Yes = Add CVBA bevel code |
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S1_EQIPMENT_1 |
Tool set 1 activity: No = Not active Yes = Active |
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S1_FORM_NAME |
The name of the nesting form to be used automatically when a form is inserted. The user will be prompted to give the formname if no name has been given. |
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S2_EQUIPMENT_2 |
Tool set 2 activity: No = Not active Yes = Active |
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S1_MARK_INDPARTS_CHAMFER |
Code for handling of chamfer parts: No = Only those individual part that do not fulfil the Station 1 restrictions will be marked as chamfer parts. Yes = All individual parts will be marked as chamfer parts If at least one individual part does not fulfil the Station 1 restrictions. |
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S1_MARK_CHAMFER_PARTS |
Code for handling marking on chamfer parts when all individual parts have been marked as chamfer parts: No = Do not add marking Yes = Add marking |
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S1_MIN_BURNPL_LE |
Min length of burned plate |
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S1_MIN_BURNPL_WI |
Min width of burned plate |
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S1_MAX_BURNPL_LE |
Max length of burned plate |
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S1_MAX_BURNPL_WI |
Max width of burned plate |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_I_TH |
Min thickness for I bevel |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_X_TH |
Min thickness for X bevel |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_Y_TH |
Min thickness for Y bevel |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_I_TH |
Max thickness for I bevel |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_X_TH |
Max thickness for X bevel |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_Y_TH |
Max thickness for Y bevel |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_LE |
Min length of raw plate |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_TH |
Min thickness of raw plate |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_WI |
Min width of raw plate |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_LE |
Max length of raw plate |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_TH |
Max thickness of raw plate |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_WI |
Max width of raw plate |
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S1_MIN_RESTPL_LE |
Min length of rest plate |
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S1_MIN_RESTPL_WI |
Min width of rest plate |
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S1_MAX_RESTPL_LE |
Max length of rest plate |
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S1_MAX_RESTPL_WI |
Max width of rest plate |
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S1_MIN_VERT_REST_LE |
Min length of scrap after vertical cut |
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S1_MIN_VERT_REST_WI |
Min width of scrap after vertical cut |
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S1_MAX_SCRAP_LE |
Max length of scrap |
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S1_MAX_SCRAP_WI |
Max width of scrap |
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S1_MAX_BEVEL_ANGLE |
Max bevel angle |
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S1_MIN_BEVEL_ANGLE |
Min bevel angle |
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Below follows an example of the default parameters: |
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S1_CVBA_IN_INDNEST_GENFILE |
= No |
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S1_EQUIPMENT_1 |
= Yes |
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S1_EQUIPMENT_2 |
= Yes |
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S1_FORM_NAME |
= ‘INDNEST_FORM’ |
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S1_MARK_IND_PARTS_CHAMFER |
= No |
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S1_MARK_CHAMFER_PARTS |
= No |
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S1_MAX_BURNPL_LE |
= 16100.000000 |
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S1_MAX_BURNPL_WI |
= 3050.000000 |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_I_TH |
= 10.000000 |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_X_TH |
= 50.000000 |
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S1_MAX_EDGE_Y_TH |
= 14.500000 |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_LE |
= 16100.000000 |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_TH |
= 50.000000 |
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S1_MAX_RAWPL_WI |
= 3100.000000 |
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S1_MAX_RESTPL_LE |
= 16100.000000 |
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S1_MAX_RESTPL_WI |
= 2050.000000 |
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S1_MAX_SCRAP_LE |
= 16100.000000 |
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S1_MAX_SCRAP_WI |
= 500.000000 |
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S1_MIN_BURNPL_LE |
= 5000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_BURNPL_WI |
= 1000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_I_TH |
= 4.000000 |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_X_TH |
= 15.000000 |
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S1_MIN_EDGE_Y_TH |
= 10.500000 |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_LE |
= 5000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_TH |
= 4.000000 |
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S1_MIN_RAWPL_WI |
= 1000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_RESTPL_LE |
= 5000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_RESTPL_WI |
= 500.000000 |
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S1_MIN_VERT_REST_LE |
= 2000.000000 |
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S1_MIN_VERT_REST_WI |
= 1050.000000 |
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S1_MAX_BEVEL_ANGLE |
= 50.0 |
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S1_MIN_BEVEL_ANGLE |
= 20.0 |