Import From CAD/ CAM Files
Use this command in order to convert a file in a different format into a PDS style. Many different CAD File Extension can be imported successfully. Many times, as different software output slightly different output, setting up the Import Settings is needed. .
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Icon & Location
- PDS Menu: File> Data Exchange> Import from CAD CAM Files
- Modulate Menu: File > Import from CAD CAM Files
- Marker Menu: File> Data Exchange> Import from CAD CAM Files
- Marker Toolbar: System Tools
Operation
- Invoke the Import from CAD CAM Files command.
- Enter the File name
- Set the proper file format.
- Click 'Ok' or Box.
Dialog Explanation
CAD/ CAM Files To Import
Indicate the number of files for import. Several files can be imported at once.
Browse
Open the directory dialog which allows you to select the required file(s).
Box
Import the whole file, even if they have several pieces -as internal in a single rectangle. This is used when some pieces are not imported correctly, since they have an open contour (or the system thinks they have an open contour). This is also used when importing a whole Marker.
Merge
Merge the imported styles with the open file.
Working Units
Set the working units in which the fields were exported. More advanced file formats such as ASTM do not require that, as this info is already embedded in the file.
File Format
Select the correct CAD File Extension.
Don't Build Sizes
By defaults the import process will join all pieces with the same name to one single piece in different sizes and will display then as grading nest (only if sizes are defined in the import file). Checking this option will import all patterns to separate pieces.
Scale Factor
Change the scale factor. This is used if the imported style is too big or small.
Quantity
Set the Quantity of all the imported pieces.
Material
Set the Material for all pieces which do not have a material defined.
