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4.3.3 Storing CP Files
Part files (CP Files) are stored, by default, in the PARTDIR folder under the
machine being used. When you click save on the toolbar, the file is saved with a .cp
extension in the PARTDIR folder under the current machine being used
(C:\fms\ncexpress\’machine name’\PARTDIR).
There is the ability to have multiple folders under the PARTDIR folder. (Ex. You
may have a folder for each material type under the PARTDIR folder. In each of the
material type folders, you may also have a folder for each material size). It is
important that parts are stored properly within the default part directory because
when nesting the nest engine searches the default part directory for the parts being
nested. The default part directory set is the base of the tree hierarchy, nesting will
search through all folders within the default part directory until the part(s) is/are
found.
The default part directory can be changed to a different location either on the PC or
Network. The following will demonstrate how this is done:
4.3.3.1 EXERCISE- Changing Default Part Directory
Step 1: Go to Settings menu | Machine parameters - Environment. The
Environment dialog box will now be displayed. (See picture below).
Step 2: Click the Browse button next to the Part directory text box. This will
display the Open dialog box allowing you to change to a different directory.
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