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Invokes the dialog for adjustment of File options. Individual adjustments for the supported file
formats as well as adjustments for the standard folder and the preview can be defined here.
Switch to standard folder
You can define a standard folder for the access to the model files in File options. The function
"Switch to standard folder" can switch the file view directly to this directory..
Index list
The index list always contains the last four indexes out of which model data was last read in or
saved. By direct selection of one of the index entries, the file view can quickly be switched into
this folder.
Import options
Opens the Import options for mesh files dialog box in order to show or define required settings.
Automatic repair function
Switch to enable or disable the "Automatic repair function" option of the Import options for
mesh files dialog box.
Automatic orientation
Switch to enable or disable the "Automatic orientation" option of the Import options for mesh
files dialog box.
Automatic placement
Optionally admits an automatic placement of the imported file in the envelope of the selected
machine. The placement technique is defined by the envelope parameters in the Machine
database.
Autoload support files
Switch to enable or disable the "Load support files" option of the Import options for mesh files
dialog box.
Preview
Open
When reading and saving a model file, VisCAM RP automatically generates a preview picture of
the content of the model file, and saves it in a preview database. When choosing a model file in
the file view, the corresponding preview picture is searched for in the preview database and, if it
is available, it is shown automatically in the preview. With the preview function, the search for
particular model files in a large amount of data is efficiently supported and simplified
The preview function can be switched on or off alternatively in File options. Furthermore, the
path and the maximum size of the preview database can be defined in file options. In
workgroups with several VisCAM RP licenses, the preview database can be installed on a shared
directory device in the network, for instance, and so enable access from all workstations. The
consistency check of the database assures that no conflicts occur because of externally altered
model files or different model files that have the same name. If the preview database reaches its
defined maximum size, the oldest preview pictures will be deleted automatically in order to clear
new memory space for current preview pictures.
Reference: General options, File options, Move to envelope, Define machine, Surface options,
Import options for mesh files, Slice options, Info, Textures
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