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Load Parts- In the case where the Parts database is empty because it was
cleaned or is new to an already existing user, there is an option to load many
parts from a selected part directory at once. To Load multiple parts at once the
‘Part loading directory’ needs to be changed to the location of desired parts.
Once ‘Part loading directory’ is set click Load on Parts Database dialog and all
parts within will be loaded within. All part property information will be loaded
automatically for each part. Each part directory will need to be loaded
separately.
4.3.4.2 Cleaning Data within the Database
On the Parts database dialog there is a button ‘Clean’. This button allows the
user to remove all data from the database. There can be many reasons why this
would be needed (ex. part deleted in explorer) but once cleaned the database
will need to be reloaded if desired. On the top right of the dialog the directory
shown is the default part directory. When you click ‘Load’ on the dialog NC
Express will read through the default part directory and all sub directories to
find any cp files that exist there. While reading the directory(s) part
information will be updated within the list (database). This will allow for up to
date info to be shown.
4.3.4.3 Editing Parts within the Database
Any part within the Parts database can be modified within. There are only
certain fields that can be modified. These fields include: Machine, Material
type and thickness, Revision, and Comments. To edit a part within the
database, highlight the part and click Edit to view and modify fields available.
Edit dialog is the same as Add dialog, with the exception of Select part option.
Reasons to edit, if a part is needed on another machine then it was programmed
for. Part machine would be changed as well as respective material type and
thickness. Comments or revision level can be changed for parts by highlighting
parts and clicking Edit.
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