VPSS 3i BLANK

Users Guide
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 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing VPSS 3i BLANK.

This manual explains the functions and operations of VPSS 3i BLANK.
Please read this manual before using the software and refer whenever required.

Note
Please don’t copy without permission.
The contents and structure of this manual may be revised without prior notice.

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About this manual

This manual explains the operating procedure of VPSS 3i BLANK.

It aims to give you a basic summary of VPSS 3i BLANK and its operating procedure.

Structure of this manual

This manual is composed of 4 chapters. Their contents are explained below.

 Chapter 1 - Default Settings

This chapter explains the first operations you will perform after installation, such
as system settings, material/machine registration, and backup creation.
 Chapter 2 - Create/Edit Parts Data
This chapter explains how to create individual data/Sheet data, and the flow of
procedures from CAD data, auto assignment/assignment editing, to saving data.
 Chapter 3 - Create Production Plan
This chapter explains how to create a production plan for arranging individual
Parts or CAD data you’ve created into material.
 Chapter 4 - Create/Edit Sheet Data
This chapter explains the function for manually editing a Sheet created with auto
nesting, such as moving of Parts and adding a Remnant Cut.

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 CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Default Settings
Section 1: Default Settings after Installation ................... 1-1
System Settings ················································· 1-2
Material Settings ················································· 1-5
Parameter Settings ··········································· 1-15
Backup and Restore Data ································· 1-19
Section 2: Set CAM Conditions and Register Tools ...... 1-23
Set CAM Conditions ·········································· 1-24
Register a New Tool ·········································· 1-27
Create Tool Layout ············································ 1-32

Chapter 2: Create/Edit Parts Data

Section 1: Import Parts Data from a DXF Unfold Diagram...
............................................................................ 2-1
Section 2: Import Parts Data from 3D Data .................... 2-13
Section 3: Import Parts Data from a 3D Diagram .......... 2-21
Section 4: Create Parts Data ........................................... 2-29
Subsection 1: Laser ·········································· 2-30
Subsection 2: Punch ········································· 2-39
Subsection 3: Combination Machine ··················· 2-51

Chapter 3: Create Production Plan

Section 1: Create Production Plan ................................... 3-1

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Chapter 4: Create/Edit Sheet Data
Section 1: Sheet Edit ........................................................ 4-1
Section 2: Part Edit ......................................................... 4-37

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Default Settings

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Section 1 Default Settings after Installation

This chapter explains the first operations you will perform after installation, such as system
settings, material/machine registration, and backup creation.

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System Settings

VPSS 3i BLANK configure all environment settings. This section explains how to set the
display language and units in system settings.

Option Settings
1 Select the [ ABE Planner] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [ABE Planner] window will appear.

[ABE Planner] Window

The [ABE Planner] window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu

Ribbon Control Menu

Parts List
Production
Plan Tree

Display 3D
Diagram/Unfold Information Display Area
Diagram

3 Click the [ Application Menu].

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4 Click [Options].

5 The [Option Settings] dialog box will appear.

[Option Settings] Dialog Box

The [Option Settings] dialog box is configured as shown in the figure below.

[System Settings]
Configure system environment settings, such as language and units.
[Production Plan]
Define and set to receive external production plan information.
[Others]
Set other settings.

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System Settings
6 Select [System Language and Operation] from [System Settings].
7 In [System Language], change the language displayed in VPSS 3i BLANK.
Confirm the set language.

8 Select [Unit Settings].

9 In [Display Units], select the units to display in the system from either [mm
(millimeters)], or [inch (inches)] in the drop-down list.

10 Click [Apply].
11 Click [OK].
Comments: [Behavior] and [Display Unit] will be the common settings for all
applications in VPSS 3i BLANK.

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Material Settings

Start Parameter Explorer

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 [Parameter Explorer] window will appear.

Material Settings
This section explains how to register and delete materials and material types.

3 Open the [Material Master] tab.

Material Master Tab

[Material Master] Tab in [Parameter Explorer]

The [Material Master] tab window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu

Ribbon Control Menu

Change Settings Screen Tab

Material List

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[Standard Material Type Master]

You can change the standard material type to use in [ Standard Material Type
Master].
When you select the standard names you want to use and click [OK], the information
defined by those standards will be imported.
When this setting is set, the standard material types that can be selected for
creating/editing material types is changed to the local standard material types.
If AP100 is selected, it is changed to the standard material type set in AP100.

Register Material Type

Register the [SPHC].

4 Open the [Material Type] tab.

5 Click [ New].

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6 The Material Type dialog box will appear.

7 Enter [SPHC] in [Material Type Name].

8 From the drop-down list, set [SPH] as the [Standard Material Type].
9 Information such as specific gravity, tensile strength, and magnetism will be set
automatically according to the [standard material type set].

10 Click [ OK].

Register Material
Register the [SPHC-1.0].

11 Open the [Material] tab.

12 Click [New].

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13 The Material dialog box will appear.

Set the material name/material type/thickness/size of the material you want to add.

14 Enter [SPHC-1.0] in [Material Name].

15 In [Material Type], select [SPHC] from the drop-down list.
16 Set [Thickness] to [1].
17 Click [OK].

Delete Material Type/Material

18 Select the [SPHC-1.0] that you registered earlier, and click [ Delete].
19 The [Confirm] dialog box will appear.

20 Click [Yes].
21 Open the [Material Type] tab.
22 Select the [SPHC] that you registered earlier, and click [Delete].
23 The [Confirm] dialog box will appear. Click [Yes].

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[Sheet Material] Tab in [Parameter Explorer]

The [Sheet Material] tab is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu

Change Settings Screen Tab

Ribbon Control Menu

Sheet Material List

Register Sheet Material

Register Sheet Material [SPHC-1.0-3048x1524].

24 Register Material Type and Material again.

25 Click the [Sheet Material] tab.
26 Click [New].

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27 The Sheet Information dialog will appear.

Set Sheet Type/Material Name/Size.

28 In [Material Name], set [SPHC - 1.0] from the drop - down list.
29 Set the [Size].
Click the [...] button at the right end of the [Dimension] text box.

Display the SizeList

Information dialog box

30 The [Size List] dialog box will appear.

31 Select the material size you want to register and click [OK].

Comments: You can add and delete a material size with the and icon
respectively in the [Size Information] dialog box.

32 Click [OK].

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33 Sheet material is registered as shown in the below figure.

Delete Sheet Material

34 Click the Sheet with the material code [SPHC-1.0-3048x1524] from the Sheet
Information List.
35 Click [Delete].
36 Click [Yes] in the confirmation dialog.

Save Parameter Explorer

37 Click [ Save].

Import Material from the AP100/PCL Server

This section explains how to import material from the AP100/PCL Server.

AP100/PCL Server Settings

1 Click the [Application Menu].
2 Click [Options].
3 Click [Server Settings].
4 Open the [AP100 Server] tab.

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5 Set [AP100/PCL Server Name] in host name.

6 Click [Connection Test].

If connection to the [AP100/PCL Server] is performed normally, the [Connection
Successful] message box will appear. Click [OK].
7 Click [Apply].
8 Click [OK].
Comments: If the connection fails, confirm whether the server name is correct. If the
server name is correct, consult with your network administrator.

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Import Material Information

Import material name, material type, thickness, and Sheet material from the material
information on the [AP100/PCL Server].

9 Click the [Application Menu] and select [ Material] from [ Import AP100] under [
Import].
10 [Import] dialog box will appear.
11 Click [Add].
12 Material information will be imported.
Comments: Operations will vary according to the button you press on the [Import]
dialog box, when importing material information.

Button Information
Add Only import data with a different name than that of the data
currently in the inventory.
Overwrite Import all target data, and overwrite data currently in the inventory.
Cancel Cancel the import.

Comments: When you import [AP100 Material Information] or [AP100 Sheet Material
Information], if there is any material type not registered in VPSS 3i
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simultaneously.

Confirm Material Type Information

Confirm imported material type information.
From [Material Type Information] in [AP100/PCL Server], [JIS Material Type Name] will be
imported to the [Standard Material Type], and [Density] to [Specific Gravity], in VPSS 3i
BLANK. Other information will be set based on the [Standard Material Type].
1 Open the [Material Master] tab, and open the [Material Type] tab.

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2 In case the [JIS Material Type Name] registered in the [Material Type Information] of
the [AP100/PCL Server] does not exist among the [Standard Material Types] of VPSS
3i BLANK, the cell background color will turn red.
In this case, change the standard material types with the target material type name
from Edit in the right-click menu.

Save Parameter Explorer

3 When all imports are completed, click [Save].

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Parameter Settings

Start Parameter Explorer

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The Parameter Explorer window will appear.

Machine Settings
This section explains how to register a new machine or import a cut conditions file.

1 Open the [Machine] tab.

[Machine] Window in [Parameter Explorer]

The [Machine] window is configured as shown in the figure below.

Application Menu

Change Settings Window Tab

Ribbon Control Menu

Information Display Area

Machine List

Register Machine
2 Click [New].

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3 The [Add New Machine] dialog box will appear.

4 Select the master for the machine you want to create from the [Machine List].
Select [Laser Machine], and select [REGIUS3015AJ].
Comments: For a combination machine, select [ACIES2512T] and set ACIES2512T-
1 as the machine name.

5 Set the [Machine Name].

Set it to REGIUS3015AJ-1.
6 Click [OK].
7 Select Oscillator from the Oscillator dialog box.
Select [ENSIS6000].

8 The [newly registered machine] will be added to the Machine Name List.

9 When you click on the + mark in front of the machine name, the information folder or
conditions folder will appear.

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Import Cut Conditions

Import [JKA/JKAX/JKAX2/CAMJKAX/JKF/JKM/JKMX/JKMX2/CAMJKMX] files.
Process conditions files such as these can be output as files from the machine's NC
device.
To learn how to output a process conditions file, refer to [AMNC User Manual
(Operations)].

10 Click [Cut Conditions] and open the Cut Conditions Settings window.

11 Click [ Input from File].

12 The [CuttingCondition File Impor] dialog box will appear.

13 Specify the file location, and select the extension of the cut conditions file you want to
import.

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14 Select the file to import and click [Open].

15 Cut conditions files will be added to the existing laser material names when imported.
If an identical laser material name is already registered, specify the processing
method in the below dialog box that appears to confirm overwrite.

Save Parameter Explorer

16 Click [Save].

Exit Parameter Explorer

1 Click the [Application Menu].

2 Click [ Exit Application].

You can also exit the application with the [X] button in the window.

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Backup and Restore Data

Start Parameter Explorer

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The Parameter Explorer window will appear.

Backup Parameter Explorer

This section explains how to do a complete backup of Parameter Explorer.

3 Click the [Application Menu].

4 Select [ Backup] from [ Backup/Restore].

5 The [Parameter Selection] dialog box will appear.

6 Select the backup target and click [OK].

7 The [Parameter Explorer File Expor] dialog box will appear.
8 Select the folder to save the backup file, enter the file name, and click [Save].
9 [Backup/Restore] will appear.

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11 Click [OK].
12 The backup will be performed.

Restore Parameter Explorer

This section explains how to restore the backup of Parameter Explorer.

1 Click the [Application Menu].

2 Select [ Restore] from [ Parameter Backup/Restore].

3 The [Parameter Explorer File Export] dialog box will appear.
4 Select the file to restore from the folder where the backup file was saved, and click
[Open].
5 The [Parameter Selection] dialog box will appear.

6 Select the import targets and click [OK].

7 The [Warning] dialog box will appear.

8 Click [OK].
9 The restore will be performed.

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Exit Parameter Explorer

1 Click the [Application Menu].

2 Click [ Exit Application].

You can also exit the application with the [X] button in the window.

Start Data Explorer

1 Select the [ Data Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [Data Explorer] window will appear.

Backup vSDD
This section explains how to backup vSDD.

Create Backup File

Backup all data saved in vSDD such as Parts data, Sheet data, schedule, and plan.

3 Click the [Application Menu].

4 Click [ Backup] in [ Backup/Restore].

5 The [Backup] dialog box will appear.
6 Click [Browse].

Browse Button

7 The [Specify a destination file for the backup.] dialog box will appear.
8 Select the folder to save the backup file, enter the file name, and click [Save].
9 The [Backup] dialog box will appear.
10 Click [OK].
11 The backup will be performed.
If the backup completes normally, the dialog will close automatically.

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Restore vSDD Backup File

This section explains how to restore the backup file of vSDD.

1 Click the [Application Menu].

2 Click [ Restore] in [ Backup/Restore].

3 The [Restore] dialog box will appear.
4 Click [Browse].

Browse Button

5 The [Select a Backup File.] dialog box will appear.

6 Select the file to be restored from the folder where the backup file was saved, and
click [Open].
7 The [Restore] dialog box will appear.
8 Click [OK].
9 The [Confirm Implementation] dialog box will appear.
Note that you cannot import or save data during the restore process.
Click [Yes].

10 The restore will be performed.

If the restore completes normally, the dialog box will close automatically.

Exit Data Explorer

1 Click the [Application Menu].

2 Click [ Exit Application].

You can also exit the application with the Close button in the window.

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Section 2 Set CAM Conditions and Register Tools

This section explains how to set CAM conditions or register tools for a machine you’ve
created.

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Set CAM Conditions

Set CAM Conditions

When you create a new machine, the CAM conditions settings will have the default
settings.
By changing the CAM conditions settings, you can more effectively use the nesting and
assignment commands.

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 Select the [Machine] tab, and double-click a machine.
3 Select [CAM Conditions Settings].
4 The CAM conditions settings screen will appear as shown below.

Settings File Area

Change Screen Tab

Material Conditions

Conditions Settings Screen

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All Icons Summary

Combination
Machine
Punch
Laser
Item Name Summary

- These are the conditions for the Parts layout.

Set how to arrange Parts in the material, spacing, clamp
1. Nesting ○ ○ ○
position, material to use, Sheet processing after the
process, etc.
- These are the conditions for each time an Outer Loop or
hole process is completed.
2. End Value
Set how to process after the completion of a hole or ○ ○ ○
Judgment
Outer Loop process, and End Values (joint, chute,
machine stop, etc.).
- These are the conditions for creating a laser track.
3. Laser
Perform the settings for pierce type, lead-in position, path ○
Assignment
assignment method, corner process, etc.
- These are the conditions for creating a tool track.
4. Punching Perform the settings for how to select a tool, tool lap
○
Assignment value, assignment method for an Outer Loop / notch, tool
selection, etc.
- These are the conditions for creating a combination
5. Combination track.
○
Assignment Perform the settings for switching between punch/laser,
and the detailed settings for both of those.
- These are the conditions for special process methods
6. Special and mechanisms.
○ ○ ○
Process Set the conditions for performing a special process/take-
out.
- These are the conditions for the laser process order
7. Laser Set the process order priority according to the process
○
Process Order target, process methods, End Value, and nesting position.
Also perform the settings for axis shift, etc.
- These are the conditions for the tool process order.
8. Punching Set the process order priority according to the process
○
Process Order target, process methods, End Value, and nesting position.
Also perform the settings for axis shift, etc. *1
- These are the conditions for the combination process
order.
9. Combination Set the process order priority according to the process
○
Process Order target, process methods, End Value, and nesting position.
Also perform the settings for axis shift, etc.
*1
- These are the conditions for the NC data output
10. Create NC settings. ○ ○ ○
Perform the conditions for generating an NC code.
- These are the conditions for the clearance settings
11. Tool during tool selection.
○ ○
Clearance Set the tool clearance to use for each material
type/thickness you will use.
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- These are the conditions for assigning diagram

12. Extrusion & extrusion/tapping holes
○ ○ ○
Tapping These conditions define any assignment of
extrusion/tapping holes for each material type thickness.
- These are the conditions for the material take-in and
13. Peripheral take-out.
○ ○ ○
Devices Perform the settings for creating data for peripheral
devices set in the machine settings.
- These are the conditions for calculating the process
14. Process
time. ○ ○ ○
Time
Set the conditions for calculating the process time.
- These are the conditions for when you import/save.
Set the output conditions for the schedule when a report
15. Import/Save ○ ○ ○
is output.
Also fix the save settings for outputting NC data/reports.
- There are the condition for Parts Information.
16. Part Info ○ ○ ○
Set the content and position to be output to the Part.
*1
The process order of tools basically follows the process order group for the tool inventory,
and the process order for each tool.
When you perform a fixed process order for a punch-out, etc., the order within the fixed
process order becomes top priority.

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Register a New Tool

You can register tools in the tool layout or tool inventory of [Parameter Explorer].
This section explains how to register to the tool inventory.

1 Select the [Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 Click the [Tool] tab.
3 Select [Blanking Tool].
4 Select [Tool Inventory].
Comments: You cannot select the tool inventory if a punching machine or
combination machine has not been set.

5 If you right-click above the process order group you want to register the tool to and
select [Add], the tool registration screen will appear.

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6 Fill in the below items and select [OK] to register the tool.

The following items of the tool in the Tool inventory can be set for each machine.
Other settings are common.
Tool Dialog Enable Tool
Attribute 2 tab Proc. Group
Order
Codes tab M-code Settings
M-code per Material Setting

Tool Name
Enter the management name for the tool. (This can be omitted.)
You cannot set the same management name to multiple tools.
Shape
Select the tool shape.
Range
Set the tool range.
Size
Set the tool size (X, Y, R).
The entry items vary depending on the tool shape.
Air Blow
Set this for an air blow tool.
Some machines may have an auto blow, so set this as necessary.
When you set this condition to ON, it will output the air blow code ON/OFF.

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NEX
Set this for a NEX guide tool.
The press pattern will operate according to NEX.
Type
Select the type of the station where you will insert the tool. [Turret] and [Attached Tapping]
are currently enabled.
Shape Sub-Code
Set the information that cannot be determined with tool shape alone. Set this in
accordance with the actual tool.
RO Standard/Contouring
Rectangle/Oval/RR Standard/Slot/Sheet Saver
Special Tool No Key/With Key/Slot 2/Deburring Tool (RE/SQ)/Deburring Tool
(RO) Slot 3 V-Cut
TP Tapping 2/Tapping Unit/Tapping Tool/MPT TP Cutting/MPT TP
Rolling
Forming No Key/With Key/Roller/Roller offset/Roller bead/Roller
chamfering/Ball chamfering/Roller BCLS
Marking Cannot be selected
TR Isosceles Triangle/Right-Angle Triangle/Others
*Please confirm the sub code after registering a special tool/forming/triangle by registering
or importing from the [Production Designer].

Comment
Enter a comment. (This can be omitted.)
Allow Tool Use for this Machine
Set this to allow tool use for the selected machine.
Assignment/Attributes
Set the assignment attributes for a tool.

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Attributes 2
Perform the settings for clearance and process angle.
Set all the clearances for the tool you’re registering with [Add].
Also set all the angles for processing the tool you’re registering.
Comments: You can set the default values of the process angle for each shape by
right-clicking above the process order group and selecting [Set Tool
Angle].

Code
Perform the settings for shaft speed and M Code output. When output is done material-
wise, select [Each Material] check box.
ON/OFF Check this box when outputting a code.
Value 1, Value 2 Set Output Value.
Output Position Set Output Position (Usually set to front or final).

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Each Material
You can set the axis speed and M Code for each material type/thickness.
Select the check box and click [Each Material] to start the Set M Code by Material screen.
Material Type Select the material type from the list box.
Thickness Set Thickness Minimum Value.
(Minimum Value)
Thickness Set Thickness Maximum Value.
(Maximum Value)
Clearance Set the clearance value to be used with the set material
thickness.
When material thickness for each material is set, the clearance
value of this list is set. In this case, the clearance condition of
CAM condition setting is not referenced.
ON/OFF Check this box when outputting a code.
Value 1, Value 2 Set Output Value.
Output Position Set Output Position (Usually set to front or final).

You can also use a * (wild card) for the material type.

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Create Tool Layout

In the [Parameter Explorer] tool layout, register tools from the tool inventory to storage or
turret.
This section explains how to register to the tool inventory.

1 Select the [Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 Click the [Machine] tab.
3 Click [Storage Layout] (PDC Type ACIES/ZR Type) [Tool Layout] from [Blanking
Machine], right-click the top of the screen, and select [New].

4 Select the new storage you added in 3.

5 The [Tool Inventory] dialog will appear. You can register the tool selected from the tool
inventory to the tool layout/rack with .

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Section 1 Import Parts Data from a DXF Unfold

Diagram

This section describes the basic flow of procedures needed to import unfold diagram data
in DXF/DWG format to a production plan.

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How to Import Parts Data

This section explains the basic procedures needed to import an unfold diagram in DXF
format.

Start Up Production Designer

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.

3 Click [ Import DXF/DWG].

4 Select [Side_Plate_R-A.dxf] in the C:\Program
Files\AMADA3i\UsersGuide\SampleData folder, and click [Open].
The unfold diagram will be imported.

[Drawing] Window
The [Drawing] window is configured as shown in the figure below

Undo/Redo Button Ribbon Control Menu

Application Menu

Online Help
Drawing List Display Controls Toolbar User Guide

Graphics Area

Drawing List
The names of loaded drawings are displayed in the Drawing List. You can change
the drawing being displayed in the graphics area by selecting the name of a drawing.
You can also delete a drawing by selecting the drawing name and pressing the
[Delete] key.

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Graphics Area
The drawing selected from the Drawing List is displayed in the graphics area.
Here you can use display controls such as zoom in/zoom out, and select drawing
elements.
Mouse Buttons
The below functions are assigned to the mouse buttons.
- - Left
Use this to pick out elements on the graphics area and select menu buttons.
- - Right
Display the shortcut menu. The contents of the shortcut menu change depending on
the command being performed.
- - Center
Perform screen operations such as panning over a drawing.
Display Controls Toolbar
In the Display Controls Toolbar, you can control the display using the group of icons
arranged in the top center of the graphics area.

You can select drawing elements on the graphics area

using the left mouse button. This is the default state when
Select
no command is selected. When you exit a command,
Select Mode will automatically start.
Open the filter panel. You can hide or gray-out elements
Filter
on the drawing by layer, line color, or line type.
Click and hold the left mouse button on the graphics area
Pan while you move the mouse in any direction to scroll over
the drawing.
Zoom
On the graphics area, drag up with the left mouse button
In/Zoom
to zoom in, and drag down to zoom out.
Out
Zoom In Zoom in with each click.
Zoom Out Zoom out with each click.
Enlarge Click and drag the left mouse button to select a portion of
Selection the graphics area. Zoom in on the selected portion.
Fit to
The entire drawing will be fit to the graphics area.
Window
Display For lines discriminated in unfold diagram cleaning or 3D
Parts diagram extraction, display Parts lines in yellow and size
Line/ lines in gray.
Display Turn this button off to display the drawing with its original
Size Line line colors.

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Mouse Center Button

Click and drag on the graphics area with the mouse center button to pan over the
drawing
Mouse with Wheel
If your mouse has a wheel, you can zoom in and out on the drawing by rolling the
wheel.
You can zoom in and out around the location of the mouse pointer.
*You can change the direction settings for scrolling to zoom in and out in Options.

Confirm Layer
Confirm the layer names included in the loaded unfold diagram.

5 Click the (filter) in the Display Controls Toolbar.

The [Filter] panel will appear.

Comments: You can confirm that all elements of this drawing are drawn on the same
layer.

6 Click on the (filter) again to close it.

Detect Unfold Diagram

Extract an unfold diagram with a bend or forming/special tool attributes from an imported
drawing.

7 Click [ Detect Unfold Diagram].

The [Detect Unfold Diagram] command page will appear.
8 Select [SPC1.0.] from [Material Names].
9 Confirm that [DEFAULT] is selected in [Group], and click [Details].
The [Unfold Diagram Extraction Parameters] dialog box will appear.
Set Line Conversion Parameters
Set the line conversion parameters. In this case there are different line types for a down
fold or a valley fold, so set each of them.
10 Set the orange dotted line to a down fold.
a) Click [Browse].
The [Unfold Diagram Extraction Parameters] dialog box will be hidden.

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b) Click the bend line of the diagram of the unfold diagram.

Select this line.

The [Unfold Diagram Extraction Parameters] dialog box will appear, and the layer,
line type, and line color of the selected line will be displayed.

c) Click [ Register] in the Line Properties List

The line parameters will be registered to the list.
d) Confirm that the parameters are selected as [SPC] for [Material Type], [1] for
[Thickness], and [Bend Line] for [Type].
e) Set the bend line parameters.
[Bend Direction]: [Down]
[Bend Angle]: 90
[Inner R]: 1
[V Width]: 6
[Bend Type]: [V]
[Bend Deduction]: 1.8, [Out 1], [Both Sides]

f) Click [ Register] in Line Conversion. The bend line information will be

registered to the list.
11 Likewise, set the orange 2-dot chain line to a valley fold. (The settings are the same
as for the previous process except for bend direction)

Reference this line.

Comments: To add a bend line to the same material type/thickness, click [

Update] instead of [ Register].

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Option Settings
Set the options for the Detect Unfold Diagram process.

12 Open the [Options] tab in the [Unfold Diagram Extraction Parameters] dialog box.
13 Set [Recognize Standard Holes] to ON and set [Recognize Standard Holes: Max.
Value] to [114mm].
14 Click [Update].

15 Click [ Close].
Return to the [Detect Unfold Diagram] command page.

Implement Detect Unfold Diagram

16 Click [ Confirm].
The [Process] tab will appear and an unfold diagram will be created.
You can confirm that bend lines and standard holes have been recognized using a
color-coded unfold diagram.

Blue: Outer Line/Irregular Hole

Red: Bend Line
Green: Standard Hole/Special Tool

Comments: If [Fold] is selected for Detect Unfold Diagram Action on the [Options]
tab of the [Unfold Diagram Detection parameters] dialog box, [Process]
tab will not open.

Hole Table
You can confirm holes included in the unfold diagram from the list.

17 Open the [Unfold Diagram] tab in the menu bar, and click [ Hole Table].
A list of the standard holes included in the unfold diagram will appear in the [Hole
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Comments: When you select an item from the list, that hole will be highlighted in the
unfold diagram.

18 Click [ Close].

Fold

19 Right-click the unfold diagram node in the [Production Tree], and select [ Fold] from
the shortcut menu.

20 The solid model created from the unfold diagram will appear in the [3D Model]
window.

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21 Click [To Process]. The [Process] tab will appear and the DEFAULT process pattern
will be automatically created.

22 Save. Select [Save As] from the [ Application Menu].

23 Save it to the [SAMPLE] folder using the data name [SIDE-PLATE-R-A] as the name.

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Drawing/3D Model/Process Scenes

[Production Designer] is composed of 3 scenes: [Drawing], [3D Model] and
[Process].
[Drawing] Scene

Import a 3D diagram or unfold diagram from a 2D CAD as DXF/DWG data in the

Drawing scene. You can manage multiple drawings.
Drawing layers, line types and line colors are supported.
[3D Model] Scene

The 3D Model Scene displays a Sheet metal solid model.

You can also load data from 3D CAD.
You can manage product-Parts structure.
[Process] Scene

In the Process scene, you can manage the process and order (process pattern) for
processing a Sheet metal solid model you’ve created.

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SEM (Sheet metal Engineering Model)

The model data handled by the VPSS series is called SEM. Each SEM contains the
drawing, product-Parts structure information, Sheet metal solid model and process
pattern for one product.
When you save from [Production Designer], the information managed in the above 3
scenes will all be saved as one [SEM] data.

DEFAULT Process Pattern

When you import an unfold diagram, a [DEFAULT] process pattern including a
[Blanking] process will be created automatically in the [Production Tree] of Process
Scene as the unfold diagram is made for blanking process.
If a bend line is included in the unfold diagram when you implement folding, a
[Bending (bend)] process will be added to the process pattern.

Process Pattern

Unfold Diagram

Fold

Bend Process

Snapshot
If you click on [ Snapshot] in the [Process] scene and click on each process in the
[Production Tree], the in-process status (snapshot) will appear.

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24 Right-click [ Blanking] in the [Production Tree], and select [ Blank CAM] from the
shortcut menu.

25 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

Set the [Machine Name] and [Laser Material Name], [Material Size] and [Layout
Reference Point]/[Layout Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to ON and click [ OK].

[Process Setup] Dialog Box

When you choose a material with a material name, the material information in the
process setup will be as shown below.

Change Process Method

Change Machine
Change Laser
Material Name

Switch between Material

Code and Material Name

Change Material Size

Auto Assignment
ON/OFF

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When you choose a material with a material code, the material information in the
process setup will be as shown below.

Material Information when

you are using a material
code

26 Assignment data import or auto assign will be run, and the [BLANK CAM] window will
appear.
27 For details on how to proceed from [BLANK CAM], refer to [Chapter 2 Section 4
Create Parts Data]

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Section 2 Import Parts Data from 3D Data

This section describes the basic flow of procedures needed to import 3D data to a production
plan.

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Basic Operations for Import 3D Data and Recognize Shape

Register Bend Deduction

Pre-register a bend deduction to [Parameter Explorer].

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 The [Parameter Explorer] window will appear.
3 Open the [Bend Deduction] tab.
4 Click [New] on the ribbon menu.
5 Register the bend deduction.
a) The bend characteristic dialog will appear. Click [New] in the input area on the right.
Enter 90 in [Angle].
Enter 2.4 in [Deduction].
b) Enter the information for the bend deduction you want to register.
Select [SPC1.2] from [Material Name].
Select [V Bend Air Bend] from [Bend Type].
Enter 1 in [Inner R].
7 in [V Width].
Enter 0 in [R Bend Count].
Select [Outer Size 1] in [Inner Size/Outer Size].
Select [Both Sides] in [One Side/Both Sides].
c) Click [OK].
6 Click [New] on the ribbon menu and similarly register another bend deduction.
a) Click [Save].

7 Click [ ] to exit [Parameter Explorer].

Import 3D Data
In addition to DXF/DWG format 2D data, you can also load 3D CAD data such as [IGES],
[STEP], and [Parasolid] into [Production Designer].

Import 3D Data
In this example, 3D data is imported in [Parasolid] format.

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.
3 Select [Import] from the [Application Menu], and select [3D Import].

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4 The [Select File Dialog] will appear.

5 Select [Part-01.x_t] in the C:\Program Files\AMADA3i\UsersGuide\SampleData\3D
Data folder, and click [Open].
A 3D model will be imported to the [3D Model] tab, and the [Recognize Shape
Command] page will appear.

Comments: The imported model will appear in the [Design Tree] as a non-Sheet
metal Part without flange or bend information.

Non-Sheet Metal Parts

Recognize Sheet Metal Shape

Automatically recognize flanges, bends, etc. in the imported 3D model and convert to
Sheet metal model.

6 Select the front face of the solid body.

The model thickness will be automatically measured, the [Select Material Name]
dialog box will appear.

Comments: The selected face will become the front face.

7 Select [SPC1.2] from Material Names. [Inner R (default)] will be set to [1].
Comments: If there is a bend deduction registered to the selected material name, its
Inner R value will be displayed in [Inner R (default)].
The Inner R for bends (V bends) less than 2x the thickness will be the
value set here.

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8 Click [ OK]. The graphics area is split into a left and right screen. The left screen
displays the Sheet metal model resulting from shape recognition, and the right screen
displays the original imported 3D model.
9 Rotate, pan over, enlarge etc. the models to compare them.

Comments: When you rotate/move one model, the other will rotate/move as well.
Also, when you select a face on one model, the same face will be
selected on the other model as well.

10 Click [ Exit].
The imported 3D model will be transposed to a Sheet metal solid model.

Create Process Pattern

11 Click [ To Process].
The [Process] tab will appear and the DEFAULT process pattern will be automatically

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created.

Comments: In the Process tab, the processes needed to process the product are
displayed in a tree. The order of processes in the tree reflects the
process tab.

12 Select [Snapshot] and select [Blanking], [Bend Process 1], [Bend Process2], etc. from
the [Production Tree].
A model of the in-process status will be displayed in the graphics area.

Comments: You can confirm that for each Bend, the values registered in [Parameter
Explorer] are applied to [Bend Properties].

Create Unfold Diagram

13 Select Part (PART-01) from the [Production Tree].
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14 Click the Options Dialog Start Up Button for the Create Unfold Diagram group.
The [Unfold Conditions] dialog box will appear.

Options Dialog Start Up Button

15 Set [Create Internal-Tab Bend Line] and [Create Lead-Out Hole/Arc] to ON and click
[OK].

16 Click [ Create Unfold Diagram].

An unfold diagram will be created.

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Blank CAM

Start Blank CAM

1 Right-click Blanking from [DEFAULT] in [Production Tree], and select [ Blank
CAM] from the shortcut menu.

2 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

Set the [Machine Name] and [Laser Material Name], [Material Size] and [Layout
Reference Point]/[Layout Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to ON and click [ OK].

3 Auto assign will be performed, and the [ BLANK CAM] window will appear.
Confirm that assignment is being performed for the lead-out arc and slit.

Start Up Simulation
4 Select [Create NC].
5 The [Create NC] dialog will appear.
6 Click [Simulation] and start up the simulation, and confirm the NC data.
7 Select [Exit Application] from [File], and exit the simulation.

Save Data
Save an SEM or NC Data.

8 Select the [Save] checkbox in [Create NC], and click [OK].

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9 The [Save] dialog will appear.

Select the folder to save and click [Save].
10 When you click [ To Process], the [Process] window will appear.
11 A CAMData folder will be created under Blanking in the [Production Tree], and you
can confirm that the assignment data has been saved.
Click on the data to confirm the machine name and expected process time in
Properties.

12 Click [ Exit Application] in the [Application Menu] and exit [ Production Designer].
13 Select the [ABE Planner] icon on the desktop or task bar.
14 The [ABE Planner] window will appear.

15 Select [ Product/Parts] and register the saved data to the production plan.
16 When you change the process pattern to [DEFAULT] and select the assignment data,
nesting will be performed with the recently saved assignment.

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Section 3 Import Parts Data from a 3D Diagram

This section describes the basic flow of procedures needed to import 3D diagram data in
DXF/DWG format to a production plan.

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Summary and Basic Operations of 3D Diagram Fold

Function

Flow of Operations
With the 3D Diagram Fold function you can easily create and fold a Sheet metal 3D
diagram using the 3D diagram of Parts loaded from DXF/DWG data.
Follow the below operational procedure.

Import DXF/DWG

Extract Ortho. Diagram

Auto Solid Confirm/Edit

Operations
[Drawing]

[3D Model]

[Extract Ortho. Diagram]

With the [ Extract Ortho. Diagram] command, elements composing the Parts
shape, and elements of the auxiliary view such as the picture frame, size lines, and
detailed diagram are automatically distinguished from a 3D diagram imported as
DXF/DWG from a generic CAD file.
Elements of the 3D diagram are highlighted in yellow, and elements of the auxiliary
view such as the picture frame and size lines are highlighted in gray.

[Auto Solid]

With the [ Auto Solid] command, a solid model can be automatically created from
a 3D diagram that has been recognized by the Extract Ortho. Diagram function.
When you perform [Auto Solid], a solid model will be created in the [3D Model] tab.

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Register Bend Deduction

Pre-register a bend deduction to [Parameter Explorer].

1 Select the [ Parameter Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 The [Parameter Explorer] window will appear.
3 Open the [Bend Deduction] tab.
4 Click [New].
5 Register the bend deduction.
a) Click [New] in the input area on the right.
Enter 90 in [Angle].
Enter 1.6 in [Deduction].
b) Enter the information for the bend deduction you want to register.
Select [SPC1.0] from [Material Name].
Select [V Bend Air Bend] in [Bend Type].
Enter 1 in [Inner R].
6 in [V Width].
Select [Outer Size 1] in [Inner Size/Outer Size].
Select [Both Sides] in [One Side/Both Sides].
c) Click [OK].
6 Click [Save].

7 Click [ ] to exit [Parameter Explorer].

Summary and Basic Operations of 3D Diagram Fold Function

Load DXF Data

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.

2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.

3 Click [ Import DXF/DWG].

4 Select SAMPLE-01.DXF in the C:/Program Files/AMADA3i/UsersGuide/SampleData
folder, and click [Open].

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The unfold diagram will be imported into the [Drawing] tab.

Extract Ortho. Diagram

5 Click [ Extract Ortho. Diagram].

The Parts elements in the drawing will be displayed in yellow, and other elements
such as the picture frame and size lines will be grayed out.

Auto Solid

6 Click [ Auto Solid].

The thickness will be automatically measured from the 3D diagram, and the [Select
Material Name] dialog box will appear.

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7 Select [SPC1.0] for the material name and click [ OK].

A solid model will be created in the [3D Model] tab.

8 The [Smart Face] command will be running, so click [ Exit] to exit the command.

Projection Drawing
[Auto Solid], to arrange in 3D each view recognized by Extract Ortho. Diagram. You
can compare it to the created solid model by changing the display direction. The side
that will be the front when it is folded will be displayed in gray.
Lines among the projection drawing/3D diagram elements that have been recognized
as thickness will be displayed in green.

Green:
Thickness
Line

Front Yellow：
Lines Used for Folding

Orange：
Lines Not Used for Folding

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Inner R (default)
Specify the default Inner R value for the model in [Inner R (default)] displayed in
[Parts Properties]. You can also specify whether to set the Inner R to the default
value or to an arbitrary value in [Bend Shape], which appears when you click [Bend]
in the [Design Tree].

When you perform auto folding, the information for each bend is set as shown below
according to the Inner R value and bend angle drawn in the 3D diagram.
Table. Bend Line Information Set in Auto Solid
3D Diagram Bend Angle > 0 Bend Angle = 0 (Hemming)
Inner R Specify Inner R Value Specify Inner R Value
Inner R Inner R
Less than 2x No Default Inner R Yes 3D Diagram
Thickness Inner R
More than 2x Yes 3D Diagram Unsupported Shape
Thickness Inner R

Create Process Pattern/Unfold Diagram

1 Click [ To Process].
The [Process] tab will appear and the DEFAULT process pattern will be automatically
created.

2 Click [ Create Unfold Diagram].

An unfold diagram will be created.

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Start Blank CAM

1 Click [ Blank CAM] in the ribbon control menu.
You can also start up [ BLANK CAM] by right-clicking [ Blanking] in the
Production Tree, and selecting [ BLANK CAM] from the shortcut menu.

2 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

Set the [Machine Name] and [Laser Material Name], [Material Size] and [Layout
Reference Point]/[Layout Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to [ON] and click [
OK].

3 Assignment data import or auto assign will be run, and the [ BLANK CAM] window
will appear.

4 For details on how to proceed from [ BLANK CAM] transition, refer to [Chapter 2
Section 4 Create Parts Data].

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Section 4 Create Parts Data

This section describes the basic flow of procedures from creating an assignment for
imported Parts data, to saving to the data management.

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Subsection 1 Laser
BLANK CAM

Start Blank CAM

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.

3 Click [ Open] in the [Application Menu], and select [SIDE-PLATE-R-A] that was
saved in the vSDD SAMPLE folder.

4 Click [ To Process].

5 Right-click Blanking in the [Production Tree] from the [Process] tab, and select
[Blank CAM] from the shortcut menu.

6 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

7 Set the [Machine Name] and [Laser Material Name], [Material Size] and [Layout
Reference Point]/[Layout Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to ON and click [ OK].
8 Auto assign will be carried out according to the current CAM conditions settings, and it
will transition to [BLANK CAM].

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Comments: The results displayed in [BLANK CAM] will vary depending on which
data is selected and whether [Execute AutoAssign] in the process setup
is set to ON/OFF before transitioning to [BLANK CAM]. Refer to the
table below.

Execute Non-
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Assignment
AutoAssign Data

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

[Process Setup] Dialog Box

When you are not using a material code, the material information in the process
setup will be as shown below.

Change Process
Method
Change Machine

Change Laser
Material Name

Switch between Material

Code and Material Name

Change Material
Size

Auto Assignment
ON/OFF

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When you are using a material code, the material information in the process setup
will be as shown below.

Material Information
when you are using a
material code

9 Assignment data import or auto assign will be run, and the [ BLANK CAM] window
will appear.

BLANK CAM Window

The [BLANK CAM] window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu
Ribbon Control Menu

Display Controls Toolbar

Tool Path
Information/
Graphics Area Sheet
Information

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10 Select [Process Setup] from the ribbon control menu and confirm the contents, then
click [ OK].
In the process setup, you can set the laser material name, clamp position, material
size, layout reference point and layout angle.
*The layout reference point information will not be retained even if Parts are saved as
assignment data. This is only enabled within [BLANK CAM].
11 Select [Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W)] from the right-click shortcut menu.
With Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W), you can confirm the diagram element types, line
types, and element lengths and angles.
12 Select [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)] from the shortcut menu.
With [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)], you can change the Tool Path information such
as lead-in position, lead-in length, cut conditions, etc.
13 Click the outer Loop path, and confirm the Tool Path information.

Tool Path
Information

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Error Window
Check the error details in the [Error Information] window. When you click the error,
a warning mark will appear in the error location in the graphics area. You can hide
the [Error Information] window with Display Check in the ribbon control menu.

14 Select [Change Lead-In Position] from the shortcut menu.

15 Drag the hole lead-in to change the lead-in position.

16 Select [Change Pierce/Lead-Out Position] from the shortcut menu.

17 Drag the hole pierce and change the lead-in angle.
18 If you select [Delete Tool Path] from the shortcut menu with an assignment selected,
you can delete a Tool Path.

Comments: Click [Undo] in the upper left of the screen to reverse the last
operation.

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Edit Assignment

1 When you click [ Joint], the [Manual Joint] command page will appear.

Micro Joint Type

Both Sides Micro

One Side Micro (Lead-In Side)

One Side Micro (Lead-Out Side)

2 When you right-click on the position you want to create the joint, the joint will be
added.

3 You can change the joint width by clicking and dragging to encompass a joint that is
already assigned, editing the joint width, and selecting the [Change] button.
4 You can delete a joint by clicking and dragging to encompass a joint that is already
assigned, and selecting the [Delete] button.
5 Select the Laser Assignment command.
With Laser Assignment you can implement the below assignments.
Full: For a closed path, create a circuit path with the specified point as the start/end
point.
Partial Assignment: Create a path by specifying the process start point -> process
direction -> process end point.
Notch : Assign an irregular hole to a notch.
Split : Split and assign remnants of a notch or irregular hole.

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A description of each icon in the basic settings for lead-in/lead-out is given below.

Full Circumference Assignment

Straight Line Type Straight Line Type Arc Type Lead-
Lead-In/Lead-Out Lead-In/Lead-Out with In/Lead-Out
Joint
Arc Type Lead- Straight Line Type Rectangle Type Lead-
In/Lead-Out Lead-In/Lead-Out on In/Lead-Out with Joint
Corner
Partial Assignment
Straight Line Type Arc Line Type Lead-In Straight Line (Joint)
Lead-In Type Lead-In
Uncut Lead-In

Straight Line Type Arc Line Type Lead- Straight Line (Joint)
Lead-Out Out Type Lead-Out
Notch
Rectangle Type 2-Point Type OpenPath Type

6 Select [Delete Assign] from the ribbon control menu and Delete Tool Path on Outer
Loop.
7 Select the [Notch] tab in the command window.
8 Drag the mouse to range select the unassigned notch portion.
9 A notch will be created in the location where a red dotted line is displayed. Select the
[Assignment] button.

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10 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.

11 Select the [Part] tab in the command window.
12 Specify the Lead-In position for the element to be assigned.
13 Specify whether it is clockwise or counterclockwise.
14 Specify the end point for the partial assignment.
15 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.
16 Click the [Full] tab in the Laser Assignment command window, and assign an
unassigned diagram.
17 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.

Create NC Data
1 Click [ Create NC].
2 NC data will be created and the [Create NC] dialog box will appear.

Simulation
3 Click [Simulation] and start up the simulation.
4 Right-click, and then click [Draw Steps].
5 Right-click again, and then select [Auto Scale].
6 The Draw Steps dialog box will appear. One line at a time will be drawn when you
click [Send].

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7 When you select the [Auto] button, the drawing will be drawn automatically at the
speed specified in the slide bar.

8 Select [Exit Application] from [File], and exit the simulation.

Save Data
9 Select the [Save] checkbox in the [Create NC] dialog, and click [OK].
Comments: If you select [Output the Report] checkbox, a work instruction Sheet will
be output after data is saved.

10 Click [ To Process].
11 The [Process] window will appear.

12 A CAMData folder will be created under [ Blanking] in the [Production Tree], and
you can confirm that the assignment data has been saved.

13 Open the Application Menu and click [ Exit Application] to exit [Production
Designer].
14 For how to import diagram Parts or created assigned Parts into a production plan,
refer to [Chapter 3 Section 1 Create Production Plan].

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Subsection 2 Punch
BLANK CAM

Start Blank CAM

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.

3 Click [ Open] in the [Application Menu], and select [SIDE PLATE-R-A] that was
saved in the vSDD SAMPLE folder.

4 Click [ To Process].

5 Right-click Blanking in the [Production Tree] from the [Process] tab, and select
[BLANK CAM] from the shortcut menu.

6 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

7 Set the [Machine Name], [Material Size] and [Layout Reference Point] / [Layout
Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to ON and click [ OK].
8 Auto assign will be carried out according to the current CAM conditions settings, and it
will transition to BLANK CAM.

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Comments: The results displayed in BLANK CAM will vary depending on which data
is selected and whether [Execute AutoAssign] in the process setup is set
to ON/OFF before transitioning to BLANK CAM. Refer to the table
below.

Execute Non-
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Assignment
AutoAssign Data

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

Comments: When Assignment data is selected and [Blank CAM] is invoked, [Empty
turret layout and generate using used tools] in Process Setup dialog is
enabled.
When [Execute Auto Assign] is set ON, this condition is disabled.
When [Empty turret layout and generate using used tools] is set to ON
and move to [Blank CAM], Tool Layout is generated with given used
tools.
Confirm Tool Layout by clicking [Tool Layout] in the ribbon menu.
Note that pressing the [PX Update] button overwrites Tool Layout of the
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[Process Setup] Dialog Box

When you are not using a material code, the material information in the process
setup will be as shown below.

Change Process
Method
Change Machine

Change Laser
Material Name

Switch between Material

Code and Material Name

Change Material Size

Auto Assignment
ON/OFF

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When you are using a material code, the material information in the process setup
will be as shown below.

Material Information
when you are using a
material code

9 Assignment data import or auto assign will be run, and the [BLANK CAM] window will
appear.

BLANK CAM Window

The [BLANK CAM] window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu

Ribbon Control Menu

Display Controls Toolbar

Tool Path
Graphics Area Information/Sheet
Information

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10 Select [Process Setup] from the ribbon control menu and confirm the contents, then
click [OK].
In the process setup, you can set the clamp position, material size, layout reference
point and layout angle.
*The layout reference point information will not be maintained even if Parts are saved
as assignment data. This is only enabled within [BLANK CAM].
11 Select [Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W)] from the right-click shortcut menu.
With [Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W)], you can confirm diagram information like element
types, line types, and element lengths and angles.
12 Select [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)] from the shortcut menu.
With [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)], you can confirm the Tool Path information such
as tool information and End Value.
13 Click on an assigned tool to confirm the Tool Path information.

Tool Path
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Error Window
Check the error details in the Error Information Window. When you click the error, a
warning mark will appear in the error location in the graphics area. You can hide the
[Error Information Window] with Drawing Conditions in the ribbon control menu.

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Edit Assignment
1 When you click [ Joint], the [Manual Joint] command page will appear.

2 When you right-click on the position you want to create the joint, the joint will be
added.

3 You can delete a joint by clicking and dragging to encompass a joint that is already
assigned, and selecting the [Delete] button.

Comments: Click [Undo] in the upper left of the screen to reverse the last
operation.

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Tool Layout
Display the current tool layout status. The left side of the screen is the tool inventory
and the right side of the screen is the current tool layout. Here you can switch the
station (T No., Storage No., H No.) or add from the tool inventory. The changed
contents can be reflected in [Parameter Explorer].
A description of each filtering selection item is given below.

Display all stations. The lines of tools in use will be

All
displayed in red, and they cannot be changed.
No Set ST Display only stations with no tools registered.
Display only T No., Storage No., and H No. that cannot
Fix ST
be switched.
Use ST Display only stations used in an assignment.

4 Select a tool layout.

5 Set the filter to [No Set ST].
6 Select a tool from the tool inventory.
7 Select the row you are going to set from the tool layout side.
8 Set it with the arrow button in the center of the Tool Layout dialog.
9 When you select [Register PX], the [Parameter Explorer] tool layout will be updated
with only the stations that were manually changed in the current tool layout.
When you select [OK], you will exit the tool layout without updating the [Parameter
Explorer] tool layout.
10 Double-click the empty row on the tool layout side.
11 The [Tool] dialog will appear. You can create a new tool here.
12 You can edit selected tools by double-clicking on a row with tools already set.
*You cannot change the information for tools that are already being used in an
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Line Assignment
Create a path with the specified tools for a line (line/arc).
You can select one of the below 2 modes to create a path.
Shear Proof: Use this to make an assignment for each line.
Continuous Line: Use this when you want to make an assignment for a whole section
at once.

For line assignment with tools in the shape of special or forming tools, select the
tools from the [Tool] dialog, and then set the reference point in the [Specify Tool
Reference Position] dialog.

13 Select the Line Assignment command.

14 With the [Shear Proof] tab selected, select the tool to assign from the [Current Tool]
dialog.
15 Move the mouse toward an element and click when the navigation appears.
*For paths requiring a pitch, the 3 starting point side hits will be drawn separately.
16 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.
17 Select the [Continuous Line] tab in the Line Assignment command window.
18 Select the tool to use in the assignment from the Current Tool dialog.
19 Move the mouse toward an element and specify the starting element.
*The arrows displayed in the navigation indicate the direction of the process path and
the assignment direction for the specified diagram.
Make the specifications for the assignment side at your discretion depending on the
Outer Loop, hole, etc.
Depending on the dialog settings, you can also make assignments for lines.
20 When you move the mouse to the end position, the navigation will be displayed from
the start point to the end point.
If there is no issue with the navigation, left-click the mouse to confirm.
21 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.

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Fix Process Order

The tool process no. is determined according to the tool inventory group and CAM
settings.
However, use the Fix Process Order command if you want to fix the process order
partially. (For example, use it to process a special tool after an extrusion process, or
if a slug occurs)
This information is maintained after Parts are saved, and the fixed process order will
be maintained for the next time you use the assigned Parts and thereafter.

22 Select the Fix Process Order command from the menu.

23 Click on the Tool Paths in the order in which you want to fix the process order.
24 Select [Create] in the command window.

25 Fix process order set Tool Path Color is changed based on Fix process order setting
color.

26 Select [ Exit] in the command window.

Create NC Data
1 Click [ Create NC].

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2 NC data will be created and the [Create NC] dialog box will appear.

Simulation
3 Click [Simulation] and start up the simulation.
4 Right-click, and then click [Draw Steps].
5 Right click again, and then select [Auto Scale].
6 The Draw Steps dialog box will appear. One line at a time will be drawn when you
click [Send].
7 When you select the [Auto] button, the drawing will be drawn automatically at the
speed specified in the slide bar.

8 Select [Exit Application] from [File], and exit the simulation.

Save Data
9 Select the [Save] checkbox in the [Create NC] dialog and click [OK].
Select the folder to save and click [Save].
Comments: If you select [Output the Report], a work instruction Sheet will be output
after data is saved.

10 Click [To Process].

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11 The [Process] window will appear.

A CAMData folder will be created under Blanking in the [Production Tree], and
you can confirm that the assignment data has been saved.

12 Open the Application Menu and click [ Exit Application] to exit [Production
Designer].
13 For how to import diagram Parts or created assigned Parts into a production plan,
refer to [Chapter 3 Section 1 Create Production Plan].

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Subsection 3 Combination Machine

BLANK CAM

Start Blank CAM

1 Select the [ Production Designer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 The [Production Designer] window will appear.

3 Click [ Open] in the [Application Menu], and select [SIDE-PLATE-R-A] that was
saved in the vSDD SAMPLE folder.

4 Click [ To Process].

5 Right-click [ Blanking] in the [Production Tree] from the [Process] tab, and select
[BLANK CAM] from the shortcut menu.

6 The [Process Setup] dialog box will appear.

7 Set the [Machine Name] and [Laser Material Name], [Material Size] and [Layout
Reference Point]/[Layout Angle], set [Execute AutoAssign] to ON and click [ OK].
8 Auto assign will be carried out according to the current CAM conditions settings, and it
will transition to [BLANK CAM].

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Comments: The results displayed in [BLANK CAM] will vary depending on which
data is selected and whether [Execute AutoAssign] in the process setup
is set to ON/OFF before transitioning to [BLANK CAM]. Refer to the
table below.

Execute Non-
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

Execute Assignment
AutoAssign Data

Execute Auto
AutoAssign Assignment

Comments: When Assignment data is selected and [Blank CAM] is invoked, [Empty
turret layout and generate using used tools] in Process Setup dialog is
enabled.
When [Execute Auto Assign] is set ON, this condition is disabled.
When [Empty turret layout and generate using used tools] is set to ON
and move to [Blank CAM], Tool Layout is generated with given used
tools.
Confirm Tool Layout by clicking [Tool Layout] in the ribbon menu.
Note that pressing the [PX Update] button overwrites Tool Layout of the
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[Process Setup] Dialog Box

When you are not using a material code, the material information in the process
setup will be as shown below.

Change Process
Method
Change Machine

Change Laser
Material Name

Switch between
Material Code and
Material Name
Change
Material Size

Auto
Assignment
ON/OFF

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When you are using a material code, the material information in the process setup
will be as shown below.

Material Information when

you are using a material
code

9 Assignment data import or auto assign will be run, and the [BLANK CAM] window will
appear.

BLANK CAM Window

The [BLANK CAM] window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu
Ribbon Control Menu

Display Controls Toolbar

Tool Path
Information/
Sheet
Information
Graphics Area

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10 Select [Process Setup] from the ribbon control menu and confirm the contents, then
click [OK].
In the process setup, you can set the laser material name, clamp position, material
size, and layout reference point and layout angle.
*The layout reference point information will not be maintained even if Parts are saved
as assignment data. This is only enabled within [BLANK CAM].
11 Select [Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W)] from the right-click shortcut menu.
With [Prioritize Diagram (Shift + W)], you can confirm the diagram element types, line
types, and element lengths and angles.
12 Select [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)] from the shortcut menu.
With [Prioritize Tool Path (Shift + Q)], you can change the Tool Path information such
as lead-in position, lead-in length, cut conditions, etc.
13 Click the Outer Loop path, and confirm the Tool Path information.
Tool Path
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Error Window
Check the error details in the [Error Information Window]. When you click the error, a
warning mark will appear in the error location in the graphics area. You can hide the
[Error Information Window] with Drawing Conditions in the ribbon control menu.

14 Select [Change Lead-In Position] from the shortcut menu.

15 Drag the hole lead-in to change the lead-in position.

16 Select [Change Pierce/Lead-Out Position] from the shortcut menu.

17 Drag the hole pierce and change the lead-in angle.
18 If you select [Delete Tool Path] from the shortcut menu with an assignment selected,
you can delete a Tool Path.

Comments: Click [Undo] in the upper left of the screen to reverse the last
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Edit Assignment
1 When you click [ Joint], the [Manual Joint] command page will appear.

Micro Joint Type

Both Sides Micro

One Side Micro (Lead-In Side)

One Side Micro (Lead-Out Side)

2 When you right-click on the position you want to create the joint, the joint will be
added.

3 You can change the joint width by clicking and dragging to encompass a joint that is
already assigned, editing the joint width, and selecting the [Change] button.
4 You can delete a joint by clicking and dragging to encompass a joint that is already
assigned, and selecting the [Delete] button. You can also delete multiple joints by
dragging to select an area, and selecting the [Delete] button.
5 Select the Laser Assignment command.
With Laser Assignment you can implement the below edits.
Full Circumference Assignment: For a closed path, create a circuit path with the
specified point as the start/end point.
Partial Assignment: Create a path by specifying the process start point -> process
direction -> process end point.
Notch: Assign an irregular hole to a notch.
Split: Split and assign remnants of a notch or irregular hole.

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A description of each icon in the basic settings for lead-in/lead-out is given below.

Full Circumference Assignment

Straight Line Type Straight Line Type Arc Type Lead-
Lead-In/Lead-Out Lead-In/Lead-Out with In/Lead-Out
Joint
Arc Type Lead- Straight Line Type Rectangle Type Lead-
In/Lead-Out Lead-In/Lead-Out on In/Lead-Out with Joint
Corner
Partial Assignment
Straight Line Type Arc Line Type Lead-In Straight Line (Joint)
Lead-In Type Lead-In
Uncut Lead-In

Straight Line Type Arc Line Type Lead- Straight Line (Joint)
Lead-Out Out Type Lead-Out
Notch
Rectangle Type 2-Point Type

6 Select [Delete Assign] from the ribbon control menu and Delete Tool Path on Outer
Loop.
7 Select the [Notch] tab in the command window.
8 Drag the mouse to range select the unassigned notch portion.
9 A notch will be created in the location where a red dotted line is displayed. Select the
[Assignment] button.

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10 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.

11 Select the [Part] tab in the command window.
12 Specify the lead-in position for the element to be assigned.
13 Specify whether it is clockwise or counterclockwise.
14 Specify the end point for the partial assignment.
15 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.
16 Click the [Full] tab in the Laser Assignment command window, and assign an
unassigned diagram.
17 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.
18 Select a tool layout.

Tool Layout
Display the current tool layout status. The left side of the screen is the tool inventory
and the right side of the screen is the current tool layout. Here you can switch the
station (T No., Storage No., H No.) or add from the tool inventory. The changed
contents can be reflected in [Parameter Explorer].
A description of each filtering selection item is given below.

Display all stations. The lines of tools in use will be

All
displayed in red, and they cannot be changed.
No Set ST Display only stations with no tools registered.
Display only T No., Storage No., and H No. that
Fix ST
cannot be switched.
Use ST Display only stations used in an assignment.

19 Set the filter to [No Set ST].

20 Select a tool from the tool inventory.
21 Select the row you are going to set from the tool layout side.
22 Set it with the arrow button in the center of the Tool Layout dialog.
23 When you select [Register PX], the [Parameter Explorer] tool layout will be updated
with only the stations that were manually changed in the current tool layout.
When you select [OK], you will exit the tool layout without updating the [Parameter
Explorer] tool layout.
24 Double-click the empty row on the tool layout side.
25 The [Tool] dialog will appear. You can create a new tool here.
26 You can edit selected tools by double-clicking on a row with tools already set.
*You cannot change the information for tools that are already being used in an
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Line Assignment
Create a path with the specified tools for a line (line/arc).
You can select one of the below 2 modes to create a path.
Shear Proof: Use this to make an assignment for each line
Continuous Line: Use this when you want to make an assignment for a whole section
at once

For line assignment with tools in the shape of special or forming tools, select the
tools from the [Tool] dialog, and then set the reference point in the [Specify Tool
Reference Position] dialog.

27 Select the Line Assignment command.

28 With the [Shear Proof] tab selected, select the tool to assign from the [Current Tool]
dialog.
29 Move the mouse toward an element and click when the navigation appears.
*For paths requiring a pitch, the 3 starting point side hits will be drawn separately.
30 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.
31 Select the [Continuous Line] tab in the Line Assignment command window.
32 Select a tool from the [Current Tool] dialog.
33 Move the mouse toward an element and specify the starting element.
*The arrows displayed in the navigation indicate the direction of the process path and
the assignment direction for the specified diagram.
Depending on the dialog settings, you can also make assignments for lines.
When you move the mouse to the end position, the navigation will be displayed from
the start point to the end point.
34 If there is no issue with the navigation, left-click the mouse to confirm.
35 If it turns to the normal color, the assignment will be confirmed.

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Fix Process Order

The process no. for a tool or laser is determined according to the tool inventory group
and CAM settings. However, use the Fix Process Order command if you want to fix
the process order partially. (For example, use it to process a special tool after an
extrusion process, or if a slug occurs.)
This information is maintained after Parts are saved, and the fixed process order will
be maintained for the next time you use the assigned Parts and thereafter.

36 Select the Fix Process Order command.

37 Click on the Tool Paths with fixed process orders in order.
38 Select [Create] in the command window.

39 Fix process order set Tool Path Color is changed based on Fix process order setting
color.

40 Select [ Exit] in the command window.

Create NC Data
1 Click [ Create NC].

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2 NC data will be created and the [Create NC] dialog box will appear.

Simulation
3 Click [Simulation] and start up the simulation.
4 Right-click, and then click [Draw Steps].
5 Right-click again, and then select [Auto Scale].
6 The Draw Steps dialog box will appear. 1 line at a time will be drawn when you click
[Send].
7 When you select the [Auto] button, the drawing will be drawn automatically at the
speed specified in the slide bar.

8 Select [Exit Application] from [File], and exit the simulation.

Save Data
9 Set the checkbox for [Save] in the Create NC dialog to ON and click [OK].
Comments: If you select [Output the Report] checkbox, a work instruction Sheet will
be output after data is saved.

10 Click [To Process].

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11 The [Process] window will appear.

A CAMData folder will be created under [ Blanking] in the [Production Tree], and
you can confirm that the assignment data has been saved.

12 Open the Application Menu and click [ Exit Application] to exit [Production
Designer].
13 For how to import diagram Parts or created assigned Parts into a production plan,
refer to [Chapter 3 Section 1 Create Production Plan].

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Section 1 Create Production Plan

This chapter explains how to create a production plan for placing individual Parts or CAD
data you’ve created into material.

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How to Create Production Plan

Import Generic CAD Data

1 Select the [ ABE Planner] icon on the desktop or task bar.
The [ABE Planner] window will appear.

2 Click [ CAD File] in the ribbon control menu.

The [Select File] dialog will appear.

[Select File] dialog

The [Select File] dialog is configured as shown in the figure below.

Select Folder Area

Data List

Setup Settings Area

Selection Buffer

Selection Buffer Hide/Unhide Button

3 In the Select Folder area, click the C:\Program

Files\AMADA3i\UsersGuide\SampleData folder.
The data within the folder will be displayed in a list.
4 In the Setup Settings Area, select [SPC1.0] for [Material Name] and set [Quantity] to
5.
5 In the data list, hold the Shift key and select the data from [JN-LAS-01.dxf] to [JN-
LAS-10.dxf].
6 Click [Register]. The selected generic CAD data will be registered to the selection
buffer.

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Comments: While the selection buffer is displayed, selected data will be registered to
the selection buffer, and you can set the quantity and material name for
each of the data.
If you click [Hide Selected Buffer], you can directly open the selected
data without registering it to the buffer.

7 Click [ Open].
8 The selected generic CAD data will be imported to the production plan.

[ABE Planner] Window

The [ABE Planner] window is configured as shown in the figure below.
Application Menu

Parts Properties

Production
Plan Tree

Parts List

Display 3D
Diagram/
Unfold Information Display Area
Diagram

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Ribbon Control Menu

New Delete all the data registered to the Parts list.

CSV File Import a production plan file.

Production Import a production plan that was saved to the vSDD with Save
Plan Production Plan.
CAD File Import generic CAD data.
Product/Part
Import data that is saved to the vSDD or AP100/PCL Server.
s
After setting the Production Plan, click Sketch Nesting to place Parts
Sketch
in such a way that Part edges are in contact with Material edges and
Nesting
display the state where one Part is placed on one Sheet.
Production Plan After setting the production plan, click the individual
Individual
Parts to assign and display the status where one Part is placed on
Parts
one Sheet.
After setting the production plan, click Auto Nesting to perform Auto
Auto Nesting
Nesting.

Manual After setting the production plan, click Manual Nesting to

Nesting start up a blank Sheet and manually perform nesting.

Sheet Edit You can edit a created Sheet.

Production
Save a production plan to the vSDD.
Plan
Reload machine information and material information from Parameter
Reload
Explorer, and Parts information from SDD/vSDD.
Reload Reload only machine information and material information from
(Parameters) Parameter Explorer.

Edit Multiple
Break up a diagram containing multiple Outer Loops within its frame.
Outers

Delete Delete selected Parts data from the production plan.

Properties Open the Properties for the selected Parts data in the production plan.

Search Parts Search the Parts list by [Parts Name], [Comment], etc.

Parameter
Start up Parameter Explorer.
Explorer

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Parts Properties
When you click the Properties icon, the Parts Properties dialog will appear. Here you can
confirm/set all items displayed in the Parts list in one window.

Items Description
Parts Name Display the Parts name for the selected Parts in the production
plan.
Comment Display the AP100 or SEM Parts comment. You can enter or
change a comment. Comments added or changed here will not
be reflected in the AP100/PCL Server.
Material Name Set the material name.
Material Type Display the material type.
Thickness Display the thickness.
Weight (Kg) Display the weight.
Parent Assembly Display the original product data.
Folder Path Display the folder path.
Process Date Set the process date.
Due Date Set the due date.
Quantity Set the quantity.
Filler Quantity Set the filler quantity.
Prototype Quantity Set the prototype quantity.
Process Pattern Select the process set in Part Edits.
Data Type Select the assignment data to use for nesting.
Machine Name Set the machine name.
Laser Material Name Set the laser material name.
BR/TP Conditions No. Set the type no. for the extrusion/tapping conditions.
Outer Assignment Set whether to assign an Outer Loop with a laser or with a
punch. If none is specified, the assignment will be performed
according to the conditions settings.
Group ID Set the group ID.
Perform grouping for each group ID, and split Parts into different
Sheets by group ID for nesting.

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Items Description
Rotation Settings No Do not perform rotation layout.
Rotation
Free Perform the layout at any angle.
Rotation
0/90 Perform rotation layout at 0 deg or 90 deg.
0/180 Perform rotation layout at 0 deg or 180 deg.
0/90/180/2 Perform rotation layout at 0 deg or 90,180,270
70 deg.
90 deg Rotate to 90 deg and place.
180 deg Rotate to 180 deg and place.
270 deg Rotate to 270 deg and place.
90/270 Perform rotation layout at 90 deg or 270 deg.
Common Cut Not Do not perform a common cut.
specified
X/Y Perform a common cut in a grid.
Directions
X Direction Perform a common cut only in the X direction.
Y Direction Perform a common cut only in the Y direction.
Flip Flip the Parts and perform a common cut.
Rotate Rotate the Parts and perform a common cut.
Common Line X Set the quantity for the X direction.
Common Line Y Set the quantity for the Y direction.
Production No. Set the production no.
Customer Set the customer.
User Define 1 Set User Define 1.
User Define 2 Set User Define 2.
User Define 3 Set User Define 3.
User Define 4 Set User Define 4.
User Define 5 Set User Define 5.
Don`t add frame Set whether to place the Part inside the Frame during Auto
automatically Nesting.

Edit Production Plan

1 In the Parts list, change the [Quantity] for [JN-LAS-01] to 4.

2 In the [Machine Name] column, click and hold the left mouse button while you drag
from the top to the bottom to select all the data.

3 Select [ Properties].

4 The [ Parts Properties] dialog will appear.

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5 Select the [Machine Name] to use from the Machine Name drop-down list.
6 Select [OK].
7 The same machine will be applied to the selected data.
8 Select all the data in the [Laser Material Name] column. (Not necessary for a
punching machine)
9 Select [C-SPC1.0] from the drop-down list.
The laser material name will be applied to the selected data.

10 Similarly set all the Parts in the [Rotation Settings] column to [Free Rotation].

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Load Diagram Data from the AP100/PCL Server

The section explains how to connect to the [AP100/PCL Server] in order to import diagram
data from the [AP100/PCL Server] to a production plan.

Add AP100/PCL Server

1 Select [ Product/Parts].

2 Right-click [ Computer Name], and select [ Add Server] from the shortcut menu.

3 The [Add Server] dialog box will appear.

4 Open the [AP100/PCL Server] tab.

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5 Select Network Connection or Local Connection, and set the [Server Name] and
[Display Name].
6 Click [Connection Test]
If the [AP100/PCL Server] was properly connected to, a Connection Successful
message will appear to the right of [Connection Test].

7 Click [ OK].
8 The [AP100/PCL Server] will be added.

Comments: You can also import an unfold diagram or assignment data from the
[AP100/PCL Server].

Add vSDD Server

1 Start up [ ABE Planner] from the host PC.

2 Select [ Product/Parts].
3 The [Data Import] dialog will appear.

4 Right-click [ Computer Name] in the Folder column.

5 Select [ Server Information].

6 Note down the character string entered in Display Name.

7 Start up [ABE Planner] from the client PC.

8 Select [ Product/Parts].
9 The [Data Import] dialog will appear.

10 Right-click [ Computer Name] in the Folder column.

11 Select [ Add Server].

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12 Select the [vSDD] tab.

13 Enter the character string you noted down into Server Name.

14 Select [ OK].

15 [ Computer Name] will be added to the Folder column.

Import Assignment Data

1 Click [ Product/Parts].
2 Select the assignment data.
In vSDD, select data whose icon is displayed in the Blank machine program column.
In SDD, select data with an icon.
vSDD SDD

3 Select [Register], and specify the quantity to import.

4 Select [Open] and import to the production plan.
When you set the assignment data as the nesting target and perform auto nesting,
nesting will be performed with the assignment you edited and saved in [BLANK CAM].
If you are not selecting assignment data, set the data type to Diagram and perform
auto assignment, then perform nesting.

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Data Type
Specify assignment data with Data Type. Data for which Data Type is set to Diagram
will be auto nested as a diagram even if it includes assignment data.
If you have specified assignment data but a cell in the machine column is filled with
red, it indicates that the corresponding machine does not exist in [Parameter
Explorer]. Confirm the machine in [Parameter Explorer].
Select the machine from the machine row with the same name as the machine
displayed in Data Type. Parts with a machine name displayed in Data Type, an
assignment mark displayed to the left of the machine name, and that are not painted
over red will be targets for auto nesting as assignment data.

Load CSV
1 Open the [ Application Menu].
2 Select [Options].
3 The [Option Settings] dialog box will appear.
4 Select [CSV Settings] from the left tree.
5 Specify the [Server Name for Parts Search]. If you want to import Parts data from the
[AP100/PCL Server], also select the [AP100/PCL Server] drop-down.
6 Select [Sample] from the [Input Settings] drop-down.
7 Select [Edit] in the input settings of [External I/O Custom Settings].

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8 The [External Input Custom Settings] dialog will appear.

9 Set the Start Line No. to 1, the Delimiters to comma, and the columns of One Record
to [Parts Name, Quantity].
10 Select [Save].

11 Use Notepad, Excel, etc. to create a CSV file containing the Parts names and
quantities, and save it with the extension as CSV.
12 Select [CSV File] from the [Import] group in the ribbon control menu.
13 The [Open] dialog will appear.
14 Specify the saved CSV file.
15 Select [Open].
16 The [Load CSV File] dialog will appear.
17 Items with the status [Normal Completion] will be imported to the production plan.
18 Select [Load New] to delete the currently input production plan before loading. To add
without deleting the currently input production plan, select [Add to Current Data].

Load CSV
You can load a CSV file and create a production plan.
You can import Parts existing on the vSDD or SDD to a production plan.

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You can specify the material type, thickness, laser material name, machine, etc. with the
CSV file.
If the specified doesn't exist in the vSDD or SDD, the status will turn to Unable to Load
Data and the Parts will be imported to the production plan as non- nesting target Parts.

Save Production Plan

1 Click [ Production Plan].
The [Production Plan] dialog box will appear.

Plan Name

2 If a production plan has no name set, its plan name will read UNTITLED.
Specify the folder to save, set the plan name, and click [Save].
Comments: While saving the Production plan, select the target to be saved as one of
Production Plan, Production Plan+Parts, Production Plan+Parts+Nested
Results.
Based on target selection, Production plan is saved.
When Production Plan+Parts+Nested Result is selected, if nested
Sheets are not existing, then nested Sheets are not saved.

Load Production Plan

1 Click [ Production Plan] in the [Import] group in the ribbon control menu.
2 Select the saved production plan from the window that appears.
3 Select [Open].
The machine, quantity, material type, etc. set when you saved the production plan will
be reproduced.

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Perform Nesting

1 Click [ Auto Nesting].

2 The [Material Settings] dialog box will appear, and you can confirm the material
candidates to be used in nesting.

3 Check the box of the material you want to use and click [ OK].

When using a material code, the Material Settings dialog box will appear as shown
below. Adding materials is only possible in Parameter Explorer.

When using a material name, the Material Settings dialog box will appear as shown
below.

4 [Sheet Edit] will start up, and the nesting results will appear.

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Section 1 Sheet Edit

This chapter explains the function for manually editing a Sheet created with auto nesting,
including moving Parts and adding a Remnant Cut.

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This section gives a summary of the Sheet Edit window that starts up from Display Results
after nesting is performed.

Sheet Edit window

Sheet Edit window is configured as shown in the figure below.

Application Menu

Ribbon Control Menu

Display Controls Toolbar

Production Plan Tree

Graphics Area Error Information

Window

Display Controls Toolbar

Standard Drawing: The material frame is maximized.

Auto Scale: The area with Parts arranged is maximized.

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Confirm Nesting Results

Production Plan Tree

1 In the [Production Plan Tree], confirm the number of Sheet types and Sheet process
quantity created, as well as existence of errors for each Sheet, and the Parts names
and excess-deficiency of Parts arranged in Sheets.

Production Plan Tree

(1) The below contents are displayed in the Sheet List.
- Machine Name/Material Name/Sheet Name/Material Size/Sheet Quantity/Yield
Rate/Tool Setup

(2) The below contents are displayed in

the Parts List.
- Parts Name/Size X/Size Y/Material
Name/Results Quantity/Plan
Quantity/Excess-Deficiency
Results Quantity: The actual number of
Parts arranged in the material.
Plan Quantity: The number of Parts set
in the production plan (displayed in
Results Quantity/Plan Quantity)
When you double-click a Parts name,
the corresponding Parts in the current
Sheet will be colored.

(3) The below contents are displayed in

the Framed Parts List.
- Framed Parts Name/Framed Parts
Size
*Only appears when framed Parts exist

(4) The Parts Information column has the below functions.

- Display the unfold diagram or diagram size for the selected Parts.

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(5) Other Functions

-[ Hide]
When you select Hide, only the Sheet List will be displayed. (2) - (4) will be hidden.

-[ Filtering]
You can filter by material name. Sheet windows other than those for the selected
material name will be hidden.

-[ Add Sheet]
Create a new Sheet to add with the current Sheet material.

-[ Delete Sheet]
Delete the current Sheet.

-[ Tool Setup Information]

Display the tool setup information.

-[ Sheet Sorting Priority]

Confirm and edit the Sheet sorting priority of the Sheets in the schedule.

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Error Information Window

1 Click the title bar of a Sheet displaying an error mark.
2 Confirm the error contents in the [Error Information Window].
When you click the error, a warning mark will appear in the error location in the
graphics area, and you can confirm where in which Parts the error has occurred.

Drawing Conditions
1 To confirm additional information such as the cut conditions or End Value assigned to
Parts, click the Display Cutting Conditions icon in Drawing Conditions.
Comments: You can change the screen display color, such as cut conditions color or
End Value color, from [Drawing] in [Options] under the [ Application
Menu].

Drawing

PartsGrid Display all Parts of PartsGrid.

Work Chute Display a Work Chute/cutting plate.

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Non Assignment Check Display a non-assignment mark.

Error Display the error window.

Structure Display the position of Structure.

IJP/LABEL Display IJP or LABEL position.

2D Barcode Display 2D Barcode position.

Draw assignment data in the specified drawing

Part Type
color.

End Value Draw Tool Path in the End Value color.

Cutting Condition Draw Tool Path in the Cutting Condition color.

Clamp Dead Zone Display Clamp Dead Zone.

Template Draw the Template Assignment.

* Display varies depending on the model.

Arrange Tiled
1 Display multiple Sheets, and display the nesting status.
Click [ Arrange Tiled] in the window.
Sheet data will be drawn with the specified [Division No.], and you can display the
windows side-by-side.

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Change Nesting

This section explains the below methods for changing a nesting.

 Move/Copy/Rotate Parts.
 Add/Delete Parts.
 Add/Delete Sheets.

Move Parts
1 There are 4 types of layout method, Direct / Adjacent(RECT) / Direct+Adjacent(RECT)
/ Direct+Adjacent(RealShape), for moving or copying Parts. Try moving Parts
arranged in a Sheet into a notch.

Edit Nesting Ribbon Control Menu

Select the Parts layout method from Direct / Adjacent(RECT) /

Direct+Adjacent(RECT) / Direct+Adjacent(RealShape).

Rotation button that rotates Parts

Align the specified Parts.

Automatically widen the spacing between Parts.

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Create Grid Parts data.

Create Common Cut data.

When Parts placed in the Sheet have design changes, it replaces

the updated Part.

Perform Auto Nesting again in the specified Sheets.

Direct Layout
1 With the [Direct] method, you directly arrange Parts in the position indicated with the
mouse.
Select [Direct], encompass the Parts in a frame, and drag & drop to move them.

2 Once you have moved the Parts, you can finely adjust the layout position with the
keyboard arrow keys.
The move amount for 1 key press is determined by the set move pitch. You can set
the move pitch in [ Layout Conditions].

3 You can reverse the process by clicking (Undo) in the upper left of the screen, or
pressing [Ctrl + Z] on the keyboard.
You can do the same thing with [Undo] in the shortcut menu.
Comments: When you use the [Direct Value Entry Dialog], you can enter the
coordinate values for the destination and directly move Parts there.

Comments: If you drag & drop Parts while holding the Shift key, you can move them
in a vertical/horizontal direction from the Parts layout position.
You can also move vertically/horizontally using the [Vertical/Horizontal
Move Guide Bar].
For how to set the [Direct Value Entry Dialog] and the
[Vertical/Horizontal Move Guide Bar], refer to Display Conditions in the
next item.

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Display
Display the [Direct Value Entry Dialog] or [Vertical & Horizontal Move Guide Bar].
Click [Application Menu], and select [Display] in [Options].

[Display a dialog box to directly enter values]

Turn this on to specify the layout position or rotation angle for Parts using numerical
entry.
When you select a Part while editing a nesting, the [Direct Value Entry] dialog will
appear.

[Display the Vertical & Horizontal Move/Rotate Bar]

Display the guide bar for horizontal/vertical moves or rotation.

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[Fill the Skeleton Section with Color]

Fill the skeleton section with color that appears only as an outline.

[Highlight the Interfering Parts]

If Parts interference has occurred due to a move or rotation, a red frame will appear
around the interfering Parts. If there are multiple interferences, a red frame will
appear around the interfering Parts that are found first.

Layout Conditions
Set the spacing, material border size, etc. for adjacent layouts in [ Layout
Conditions]. You can also set the frame Parts size, rotation pitch, and move pitch.

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Set the material border

size and spacing
between parts.

Set the bridge width size

of the frame when
creating frame parts.

Set the move pitch for using

the arrow keys to move parts.

Set the rotation pitch for

rotating parts.

Adjacent Layout
With the [Adjacent] layout method, arrange Parts always with a fixed strip width between
the adjacent Parts.

1 Select [Adjacent], encompass the Parts in a frame, and drag & drop to move them.
Even if you drop the Parts inside a notch, it will be treated as an adjacent layout to the
Parts Outer Loop.
Because Parts are treated as a rectangle for Adjacent Layout, you cannot arrange
Parts inside a notch or window hole with Adjacent Layout.

Comments: The adjacent reference point will be the one of the 4 corners of the
Sheet closest to the layout position.
Accordingly, if the layout position is closest to the upper left, Parts will be
arranged side-by-side with respect to the upper left.

Comments: Do not perform Adjacent Layout during the Parts rotation layout.

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Direct + Adjacent (Rectangle)

The [Direct + Adjacent (Rectangle)] layout method combines the functions of [Direct] and
[Adjacent].
If the Parts you move do not interfere with other Parts or material edge sizes, perform
Direct Layout. If interference occurs, perform Adjacent Layout.

1 Select [Direct + Adjacent (Rectangle)], encompass the Parts in a frame, and [drag &
drop] to move them.

No Interference Perform Direct Layout

Interference Perform Adjacent Layout

Direct + Adjacent (Irregular)

The [Direct + Adjacent (Irregular)] layout method combines the functions of [Direct] and
[Adjacent (Irregular)]. The [Adjacent (Irregular)] layout method arranges Parts adjacently
taking into account the Parts shape.

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1 Select [Direct + Adjacent (Irregular)], encompass the Parts in a frame, and drag &
drop to move them.

No Interference Perform Direct Layout

Interference Perform Adjacent Layout

Copy Parts
1 To move or copy Parts between Sheets, click [ Arrange Tiled] and display multiple
Sheets in side-by-side windows to make the operation easier.

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2 Select the Parts to copy, and select [Copy Parts] from the shortcut menu.

Copy
.

3 Select [Paste Parts] from the shortcut menu in the destination Sheet, and copy the
Parts.

Paste

4 You can also copy with drag & drop while holding the Ctrl key.

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Copy Parts from Production Plan

1 You can also copy Parts from the Parts list in the production plan tree with drag &
drop.

Comments: In the production plan tree you can confirm any increase-decrease in the
nesting results quantity due to copying or deleting Parts.

The quantity nested, increase-decrease amount and excess-deficiency

in the plan will appear after the Parts name.
The display will be blue if the nesting results quantity is more than the
plan quantity, and red if it is less than the plan quantity.

Delete Parts
1 Select the Parts, and delete the Parts by pressing the Delete key.
You can do the same thing with [Delete Parts] in the shortcut menu.

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Rotate Parts
1 It is possible to set the [Rotation Pitch] to 90 deg, and rotate the Parts clockwise or
counterclockwise.

(1) (2) (1) (2)

Comments: You can rotate the Parts at the specified rotation pitch by pressing and
holding the Shift key and rolling the mouse wheel forward and back.

Comments: To rotate Parts at a particular angle, display the Rotate Bar.

Click [Application Menu] and set [Display the Vertical & Horizontal
Move/Rotate Bar] under [Display] in [Options] to ON.

Comments: If tool switching has occurred due to a rotation, or if you rotate Parts with
an End Value such as machine stop, the below message will appear and
the End Value will be cleared.
Correct this in Part Edit as necessary.

Add Sheet
Add a new Sheet.
1 Select [Add Sheet] from the shortcut menu.
The added Sheet will be created with the same setup information (material name,
laser material name, material size, etc.) as specified in [Add Sheet].

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For the Sheet name, the name NEWSHEET xxx will appear automatically.

NEWSHEET1

Comments: From Process Setup you can only change the Sheet name for new
Sheets.

You can also change the below

information in Process Setup.
- Sheet Process Quantity
- Clamp Position
- Material Size X/Y
- Laser Material Name

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Import Additional Parts

Import data to the new Sheet that doesn't exist in the plan, and add it to the Parts list.
1 When you select [Import Parts] from the shortcut menu, the Import Data dialog will
appear.

2 Select PART001 from the SAMPLE Folder in the vSDD, and click [Open].
Comments: Import data one at a time.
You cannot select multiple data to import at once.

3 The [Warning concerning parts addition] dialog box will appear.

When importing additional Parts, a check will be implemented to see whether the
material type/thickness of the Sheet and the Parts to import match. If they do not
match, a warning will appear.

4 Click [OK].

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5 The selected data will be added to the Parts list of the production plan tree.
[Drag & drop] these to arrange them in the Sheet.

6 If you have imported diagram data and arranged it in the Sheet, perform assignment
from [ Part Edit].
To learn about [ Part Edit], reference [Chapter 4 Section 2 - Part Edit].
Comments: You can also import additional Parts from [Import Parts] in the
[Application Menu].

Comments: [Undo] and [Redo] are disabled for the import Parts operation.

Delete Sheet
Delete an unnecessary Sheet.
1 Select [Delete Sheet] from the shortcut menu.
When you delete a Sheet, all the Parts arranged in the Sheet will also be deleted.
You cannot use [Undo] to bring back a deleted Sheet, so exercise caution.

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Part Grid

This section explains how to create Part Grid data.

The Part Grid function is used to process multiple of the same product. You can shorten
the NC program by bundling the process data for 1 Part in a macro, and arranging it in a
grid.

Create Part Grid Data

1 When you select [ Part Grid], the Part Grid command page will appear.
2 Click the Parts for the Part Grid.

[Part Grid] command page

Item Description
Finish Exit Create Part Grid.
Reference position/direction
X Direction

Top Bottom Top Bottom

Left Left Right Right
Y Direction

Top Bottom Top Bottom

Left Left Right Right
Spacing
X Direction Set the X-direction Spacing.
Y Direction Set the Y-direction Spacing.
Auto Calculate Automatically calculate the maximum
quantity not exceeding the material
edge size area from the start point.
Number
X Direction Set the no. of setups for the X direction.
Y Direction Set the no. of setups for the Y direction.
Total Display the total no. of setups.
Split / Clear
Split Break the Part Grid Parts into as many
individual Parts as the quantity.
Clear Release the Part Grid and leave the
one Part at the start point.

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[Common Cut Laser] command page

Item Description
Finish Exit Create Part Grid.
Cutting Sequence-Process Direction
X Set the process direction to X.
Y Set the process direction to Y.
Longer Set the process direction to Longer.
Shorter Set the process direction to Shorter.
Part by Part X Set the process direction to X
Dir.-with Joint Direction with Joint.
Part by Part X Set the process direction to X
Dir.-without Joint Direction without Joint.
Part by Part Y Set the process direction to Y
Dir.-with Joint Direction with Joint.
Part by Part Y Set the process direction to Y
Dir.-without Joint Direction without Joint.
Fixed Direction Set the process direction to Fixed
direction.
Joint Amount Set the Joint Amount for Joint on
Common Cut.
Common Line Cutting Start Position
Top Left Set the start point to upper left.
Bottom Left Set the start point to lower left.
Top Right Set the start point to upper right.
Bottom Right Set the start point to lower right.
Auto Calculate Automatically calculate from the
start point.
Number
X Direction Set the Perimeter Common Cut to X
Direction.
Y Direction Set the Perimeter Common Cut to Y
Direction.
Total Display the total of the No.
Apply / Cancel
Apply Apply the settings.
Cancel Cancel the settings.

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[Common Cut Punch] command page

Item Description
Finish Exit Create Part Grid.
Cutting Sequence-Process Direction
X Set the process direction to X.
Y Set the process direction to Y.
Longer Set the process direction to Longer.
Shorter Set the process direction to Shorter.
Fixed Direction Set the fixed direction reference
point.
Cutout-Notch Set the Punch-out of the Notch.
Common Line Cutting Start Position
Top Left Set the start point to Top left.
Bottom Left Set the start point to Bottom left.
Top Right Set the start point to Top right.
Bottom Right Set the start point to Bottom right.
Tool Selection
Auto Set Auto Select Tool.
X Direction Displays tool information for setting
the tool to X direction.
Y Direction Displays tool information for setting
the tool to Y direction.
End Value
End Value Set the end value.
Auto Calculate Automatically calculate from the
start point.
Number
X Direction Set the X direction No.
Y Direction Set the Y direction no.
Total Display the total of the numbers.
Apply / Cancel
Apply Apply the settings.
Cancel Cancel the settings.

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3 When you drag the Parts frame, the no. of setups in the Part Grid will be automatically
calculated.

4 You can also specify the no. of setups in the Part Grid from the command page.

5 And you select the Part Grid Parts and click [Break All], they will be broken into
individual Parts.

6 When you select the Part Grid Parts and click [Release], the Part Grid will be
released, leaving only the Part at the start point.

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Split Part Grid

1 Click the Parts for the Part Grid.
2 When you move the mouse inside the Part Grid frame, the split line will appear.
3 If you click the split line, the Part Grid will be split.

Split Line

Split Line

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Remnant Cut

This section explains how to create and edit a Remnant Cut.

The Remnant Cut function cuts the material remnant.

Create Remnant Cut

1 When you select [ Remnant Cut], the Remnant Cut command page will appear.

[Add Remnant Cut] command page

Item Description
Finish Exit Remnant Cut.
Process Method
Laser Set Laser Process mode to Remnant
Cut.
Punching Set Punch Process mode to Remnant
Cut.
Cut Method
Horizontal Create a horizontal cut.
Press the icon to change the
direction.
Vertical Create a vertical cut.
Press the icon to change the
direction.
Tcut Create a T cut.
Press the icon to change the
direction.
Rect Create a rectangular cut.
MultiLine Create Remnant Cut with a multi-line
shape.
The shape is generated along Parts
placement.
Cutting Position
Position Display the XY coordinates from the
origin.
Size Display the remnant XY size.
Advanced Display the dialog to perform the
settings for all cut methods such as
correction amount, etc.
Apply Cut at the position entered in Size.
End Value
End Value Set the end value for the Remnant
Cut.
Joint amount Set the joint width if the operation
following the cut is a wire.
Qty. X Set the joint quantity for a cut in the
horizontal direction.

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Qty. Y Set the joint quantity for a cut in the

vertical direction.
Method of Laser Cutting
Pierce Type Select either Laser Pierce or None.
Lead-in Length Set the Lead-In Length.
Lead-out Length Set the Lead-Out Length.
Offset Direction Set the Lead-In Direction.
Cutting Set the cut conditions.
Condition
Add marking Add marking to the Remnant.

[Delete/Change Remnant Cut] command page

Item Description
Finish Exit Remnant Cut.
Cutting Position
Position Display the XY coordinates from the
origin.
Size Display the remnant XY size.
Delete / Apply / Delete All
Delete If you press Delete with a track
selected, the selected track will be
deleted.
Apply Move the cut position to the size
position
Delete All Delete all Remnant Cuts.

2 When you move the mouse, the Remnant Cut temporarily drawn in white will be
drawn following the cursor.
In this state, the Remnant Cut information is not confirmed yet.
Change the Remnant Cut parameters from the command page.
3 Select the [Process Method].
The Remnant Cut temporarily drawn in white will change according to the selected cut
method. Now if you click [Advanced Settings] and change the process method
settings in the Advanced Settings dialog, the changed contents will be reflected to the
Remnant Cut line temporarily drawn in white.
4 Set the [End Value] and [Assignment Conditions], etc., move the mouse to the
position where you want to create a Remnant Cut, and then right-click.

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5 A Remnant Cut will be created in the specified position.

Comments: If the position where you create the Remnant Cut interferes with any
Parts or clamps, the below warning message will appear.

6 To modify a created Remnant Cut, select the [Delete/Change] tab.

If you click the Remnant Cut, the display will turn red and you will enter Edit Mode.

Edit Mode

7 To change the cut position, drag the Remnant Cut. The position where you drop it will
be confirmed.
You can also change it by entering the XY size from the command page.

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8 Select [Exit] from the shortcut menu, and exit [Create Remnant Cut].
You can do the same thing by clicking [Exit] in the command page.

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Create NC

This section explains how to create NC data for a Sheet you have finished editing.

When you perform Create NC, the NC data for all the Sheets being edited will be
recreated, the process time recalculated, and an error check will be performed.
You can perform the below operations from the NC Create dialog box.
 Start up the simulation, and confirm the NC data.
 Save Sheet

Recreate NC Data
1 When you click [ NC Create], the [NC Create] dialog box will appear.

[NC Create] Dialog Box

When Default is ON and the
Maintain Previous Value
Save if the checkbox is selected.
Start up the simulation, and
confirm the NC data.
Switch the Sheet Name displaying
the NC data.
The Sheet names for all the
Sheets with updated NC data will
be displayed in the drop-down list.
The Sheet name displayed first will
be the Sheet name of the Sheet
open when you started up the
Create NC command.
NC Data Display Area Sheet Name selected from the
drop-down list is linked to the
production plan tree, and the
Sheet selected there becomes the
current Sheet.

Display [Process Time] and [Error] of Sheet selected in Sheet Name.

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2 Select a Sheet from the [Sheet Name] drop-down list to confirm its NC data.
3 The NC data displayed in the dialog box will change to the data for the selected
Sheet.

Start Up Simulation
4 Click [Simulation] and start up the simulation, and confirm the NC data.

5 Select [Exit Application] from [File], and exit the simulation.

Comments: While the simulation is running, Sheet Edit will be minimized and you
cannot use it.

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Save

This section explains how to save Sheet data or schedules.

When you save data, you can also perform [Save Parts Assignment].

Save and Output Report for Sheet Data/Schedule

6 Select [Save] in the [Create NC] dialog box and click [OK].
Before the [Save Schedule/Sheet] dialog appears, an error check will be performed
following the below procedure.

Non-/Existence of Sheets Found

with Unmatched Plan
Quantity and Nesting
Results Quantity

None To Next Check

Cancel Save

Non-/Existence of Found
Warnings/Errors

None
Cancel Save

Save Dialog

Comments: For warnings about Sheets with unmatched plan quantity and nesting
results quantity, you can set when to output a warning in [Save] -
[Warning] under [Options] in the [Application Menu].

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[Save Schedule/Sheet] Dialog Box

The [Save Schedule/Sheet] dialog box is configured as shown in the figure below.

Sheet List

Save Parts
Assignment

Report Output
Settings

7 Click Folder on the left side of the screen, and specify the folder to save the Sheet
data.
8 Set the [Save Parts Assignment After Saving] checkbox to ON.
9 When running Output Report, select Schedule List, Schedule Setup Info., Used
Material Info., Work Instruction Sheet - Sheet Information, and Stacking Report
checkboxes.

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Save Parts Assignment Information After Saving

When Save Parts Assignment is set to ON, the [Save Parts Assignment] dialog box
will appear, and you can set the Parts assignment information to the layout angle
units.

Save Schedule
You can change the schedule name and Sheet name.
You can only use the characters A-Z, 0-9, +, and -.

Comments: Set the Sheet name and the schedule name from [Save - Name] under
[Options] in the [Application Menu].
When you’ve saved a schedule, if you also save the NC data to the
SDD, the schedule will be saved to the SDD as well.

10 Click [Save].
Confirm that the report will be output.

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Exit Sheet Edit

This section explains the procedure for exiting Sheet Edit.

Exit Sheet Edit

1 Open the Application Menu and select [ Exit Application].
After performing an error check following the below procedure, exit Sheet Edit.

Non-/Existence of
Unsaved Sheets Found

None

ABE Planner Cancel Exit

ABE Planner

Non-/Existence of Sheets with Unmatched

None Plan Quantity and Nesting Results Quantity

Found

Non-/Existence of Cancel Exit

None Warnings/Errors
Found

Save Dialog Cancel Exit

ABE Planner

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To Next Nesting
1 The ABE Planner window will appear.

2 When you click [ New], all the Parts information in the plan will be removed, and
you can create the next production plan.

Data Management
1 Select the [ Data Explorer] icon on the desktop or task bar.
2 Confirm that the Sheet data has been saved in the specified folder.

Comments: From Data Management, you can start up a simulation or output a work
instruction Sheet.
To edit a saved Sheet, select the [ BLANK CAM] icon on the desktop
or in the task bar, and select data to edit from [ Open] in the
Application Menu.

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3 Confirm that the schedule has been saved in the machine name folder inside the
Schedule (Blank) folder.

Comments: You cannot specify a folder to save the schedule. The schedule will be
saved in the machine name folder inside the vSDD Schedule (Blank)
folder.
The machine name folder inside the Schedule (Blank) folder is created
automatically.

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Section 2 Part Edit

This section explains Part Edit in the VPSS 3i BLANK software.

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This section gives a summary of the Part Edit window that starts up when you double-click
Parts in Sheet Edit, or when you select the Sheet Edit command.

Part Edit Window

The Part Edit window is configured as shown in the figure below.

Application Menu
Ribbon Control Menu

Display Controls Toolbar

Graphics Area

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Part Edit

Start Part Edit

You can transition to Part Edit either by clicking Parts in Sheet Edit and selecting [ Part
Edit], or by double-clicking Parts. The Parts you have selected are called Current Parts.
When you transition to Part Edit, the Current Parts will appear, and the tool tracks and
diagram shapes for Parts other than the Current Parts will be grayed out.
In Part Edit, you can change the assignment for the Current Parts.

Delete Assignment, Re- AutoAssign, Partial AutoAssign

1 Select [ Delete Assignment] from the ribbon control menu, and delete one or more
assigned tool tracks.

2 When you select [ Re- AutoAssign] from the ribbon control menu, the currently
assigned tool tracks will all be deleted, and assignment will be performed again.

3 Select [ Delete Assignment] from the ribbon control menu once more, and delete
one or more assigned tool tracks.
4 Assign a laser or punching track to an unassigned element using laser assignment or
line assignment. Make sure that some unassigned elements remain after you do this.

5 When you select [ Partial AutoAssign] from the ribbon control menu, assignment
will be performed automatically only on the unassigned sections.

Exit Part Edit

6 Select [ Sheet Edit] from the ribbon control menu.
7 If identical Parts exist in the production plan, the [The same part reflection] window will
appear.

Comments: If the modified Part is a TK Part, then [The same part reflection] window
will not be displayed and modifications are forcibly reflected.

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8 When Apply to the same Parts is performed, select [Yes].

9 The [Partially-Applied Status] window will appear. Click [ OK].

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