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Software manual

NestTruTops version 3

Software manual

NestTruTops version 3

Edition 2012-04-13

Order Information Please specify when ordering this document:Software manualNestEdition 2012-04-13Document number S778EN

Address for orders TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KGTechnische RedaktionJohann-Maus-Strae 2D-71254 DitzingenFon: +49 7156 303 - 0Fax: +49 7156 303 - 930540Internet: http://www.trumpf.comE-Mail: [email protected]

TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG

Table of contents

Basics

1 Starting and exiting TruToPs 1-71.1 Starting TruTops 1-71.2 Exiting TruTops 1-7

2 Online help, software version, tips andtricks from the Internet

1-8

2.1 To call up the online help 1-82.2 Obtaining tips and tricks directly from the

Internet1-8

2.3 Showing software version 1-8

3 Applications in TruTops 1-93.1 Applications, closing and reopening individu-

ally1-9

3.2 Applications, opening several times ("copy") 1-103.3 Application, closing permanently ("deleting") 1-103.4 Application, renaming 1-103.5 Switching language for all applications 1-113.6 Closing open files 1-11

4 User-defined settings 1-124.1 Copying and transferring user-defined set-

tings1-12

5 Menus, function browsers and toolbars 1-145.1 Displaying and hiding the function browser 1-165.2 Displaying and hiding button texts in the

function browser1-17

5.3 Displaying and hiding quick navigation bar 1-175.4 Displaying and hiding toolbars 1-175.5 Moving or downsizing toolbars 1-185.6 Modifying existing toolbars, creating own tool-

bars1-18

5.7 Renaming a toolbar 1-195.8 Deleting a toolbar 1-19

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5.9 Resetting toolbars to their original status 1-195.10 Modifying the size of the symbols 1-195.11 Displaying overlapping contours 1-205.12 Reactivating disabled optional message

boxes1-20

6 TruTops with PDM (Product Data Manage-ment)

1-21

6.1 What is PDM? 1-216.2 TruTops with PDM, TruTops without PDM

a comparison1-22

7 PDM functions, calling up via prompt/scripts (pdmCLI.exe)

1-23

7.1 Calling up help for pdmCLI.exe 1-237.2 Examples of PDM functions which can be

performed with pdmCLI.exe1-24

8 TruTops file browser 1-278.1 Opening TruTops file browser 1-288.2 Creating a new folder 1-298.3 Deleting folders 1-298.4 Renaming files or folders 1-298.5 Deleting and restoring files, emptying the

recycle bin (PDM)1-30

8.6 Searching for files 1-318.7 Adding other details to the list field of the

files1-32

8.8 Opening files with the Geo Viewer 1-338.9 Sending files through e-mail 1-338.10 Zipping files 1-348.11 Sending files from PDM to "My Documents"

in the file system1-34

9 Creating and restoring file versions (PDM) 1-359.1 Displaying and hiding the version window 1-359.2 Creating a file version 1-359.3 Restoring a file version 1-369.4 Deleting a file version 1-379.5 Tips & Tricks 1-37

Archiving the copies of a file 1-37

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10 File Properties 1-3910.1 Viewing file properties 1-3910.2 Selecting the unprocessed material ID and

raw material from the drawing data1-39

11 Files and folders, importing/exporting(PDM)

1-41

11.1 Files, importing/exporting via WindowsExplorer (PDM)

1-41

11.2 Importing files and single folders using thefile browser (PDM)

1-41

11.3 Folders, importing several folders in a singlejob step (PDM)

1-42

11.4 Files, exporting via the TruTops file browser(PDM)

1-43

11.5 Importing/exporting files using the prompt/script (PDM)

1-44

12 Dependencies Between Files 1-4512.1 Checking dependencies between files (PDM) 1-4512.2 Deleting, exporting dependent files, display-

ing properties1-46

13 Updated status of the files 1-4813.1 Checking the updated status of the files auto-

matically when loading and saving in Tru-Tops (PDM)

1-48

14 Characteristics: a property of elementsand contours

1-49

14.1 Switching "Characteristic fixed" on or off -TruTops behavior

1-49

14.2 Notches: Advanced options through the"Characteristic" property

1-51

15 Screen display 1-5215.1 Adapting window size 1-5215.2 Increasing or reducing the work surface 1-5215.3 Modifying color scheme 1-5215.4 Moving masks and messages on the inter-

face1-53

15.5 Configuring and activating viewing options 1-53


16 Display of drawings 1-5416.1 Restructuring display of drawings 1-5416.2 Displaying drawing completely 1-5416.3 Displaying sheet completely 1-5416.4 Displaying detail view 1-5416.5 Moving screen section 1-5516.6 Zooming drawing 1-5516.7 Getting last view 1-5616.8 Memorizing and recalling view 1-5616.9 Displaying and hiding outline points 1-56

17 Selection preview, selecting components 1-5817.1 Working with selection preview 1-58

Activating selection preview 1-5917.2 Selecting components 1-59

Multiple selection 1-59Fixed multiple selection 1-60Switching between multiple selection andfixed multiple selection

1-60

Switching back to individual selection 1-60Marking all components 1-60

18 Operating TruTops with the mouse 1-6218.1 Automatically placing the mouse pointer in

masks1-62

19 Operating TruTops using keyboard 1-6319.1 Using Windows keyboard commands and

shortcuts1-63

19.2 Entering numerical values and coordinates 1-6319.3 Entering texts in input fields 1-6319.4 Using key functions of TruTops 1-6419.5 Using "Copy" "Paste" 1-6519.6 Using keyboard buffer of the command line

(repeating entries)1-65

20 Calculator 1-6620.1 Deactivating calculator permanently 1-6620.2 Entering numerical values in input fields 1-6720.3 Entering X and Y coordinates of points 1-67


21 Searching with the help of place holders(wildcards)

1-68

22 Message and confirmation masks 1-6922.1 Reactivating hidden message and confirma-

tion masks1-69

23 Print 1-7023.1 Printing screen content 1-7023.2 Configuring line thickness when printing

screen contents1-70

23.3 Printing Geos as HPGL 1-7023.4 Printing labels (optional) 1-71

24 Using auxiliary tools 1-7224.1 Drawing auxiliary lines 1-72

Drawing auxiliary line through 2 points 1-72Drawing an auxiliary line parallel to theexisting auxiliary line

1-72

Drawing horizontal or vertical auxiliarylines

1-72

Drawing an auxiliary line as a tangent atthe arc element and point

1-73

Drawing an auxiliary line at right angles toan element

1-73

Drawing an auxiliary line using a pointand angle of inclination

1-74

Drawing an auxiliary line through pointand angle to the base line

1-74

Drawing an auxiliary line through tangentat 2 arc elements

1-75

Dividing an element with an auxiliary line 1-7524.2 Drawing auxiliary circle 1-76

Drawing an auxiliary circle through threepoints

1-76

Drawing auxiliary circle through centerand radius

1-76

Drawing auxiliary circle through diameter 1-76Drawing auxiliary circle through centerand diameter

1-77

Drawing concentric auxiliary circles 1-77Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to twoelements

1-78


Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to anelement and two points

1-78

Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to threeelements

1-79

Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to anelement

1-79

24.3 Auxiliary geometry 1-79Auxiliary geometry, deleting 1-80

24.4 Measuring 1-80Measuring the distance between 2 points 1-80Measuring coordinates of a point 1-80Measuring horizontal or vertical distancebetween 2 points

1-80

Measuring coordinates, radius and diame-ter of a circle

1-80

Measuring angle 1-81Measuring length 1-81

24.5 Zero point of the coordinate system 1-81Displacing zero point 1-81

25 Help in the case of problems 1-8225.1 Diagnostics for program crash 1-82

Setting basic data

1 The database as a knowledge-base 2-51.1 Backup of data 2-61.2 To import data into the database 2-61.3 To modify the database 2-61.4 To send a database via email 2-7

2 TRUMPF function 2-8

3 Data management 2-93.1 To open the data management 2-9

4 Machine data 2-104.1 Updating machine version 2-10

To set up automatic updates 2-10


Chapter 2

To update manually 2-114.2 To configure the basic data of the machine 2-12

To modify the basic data 2-12Dimensions 2-12Limit values 2-13Workpiece support 2-13Limit stops 2-16

4.3 To configure the basic data of the machine 2-174.4 Laser data, configuring 2-184.5 To allocate and configure the automation

components2-19

4.6 To define and configure the unloading areafor palletizing

2-20

4.7 To configure the options 2-314.8 To select the machine options 2-324.9 Select the repositioning devices 2-334.10 To set up the removal and sorting of small

parts2-33

4.11 Adjusting the automation components 2-344.12 Adjust stop pin data 2-354.13 Clamps 2-36

To configure clamps 2-36Adjust clamp data 2-36

4.14 To set up the production package edition 2-374.15 To copy or delete a machine 2-38

Copying machine 2-38Deleting machine 2-39

5 Tool data 2-405.1 To define tool system data 2-405.2 To set the tool lubrication 2-41

6 SheetMaster/TRUMALIFT 2-436.1 Defining suction cup data 2-436.2 To configure SheetMaster/TRUMALIFT 2-456.3 SheetMaster/TRUMALIFT with grippers: to

define moving table2-49

6.4 To change U parameters 2-516.5 To modify data for lifts with a Y offset 2-546.6 To define and configure the unloading area

for palletizing2-56


7 GripMaster/Grip 2-687.1 To configure GripMaster/Grip 2-68

8 SortMaster 2-70

9 Material data 2-719.1 To add material data 2-739.2 To define the margins of a sheet of unpro-

cessed material2-76

9.3 To modify material data 2-769.4 To delete material data 2-77

10 Technology tables 2-7810.1 Naming technology tables 2-79

TRUMPF laser-independent standardtables

2-79

TRUMPF laser-dependent standard tables 2-8110.2 To filter technology tables 2-8210.3 To change the header data for a technology

table2-83

10.4 Copy technology table 2-8410.5 To delete a technology table 2-8510.6 To display and print a technology table 2-8510.7 Technology table parameters 2-86

Modify parameter 2-86Description of the parameters 2-87Allocating rules 2-93

11 Laser rules 2-9411.1 Name of the rules 2-9411.2 Search for rules via technology table 2-9511.3 Copy rules 2-9611.4 Delete Rules 2-9711.5 Display and print rules 2-9811.6 Parameters for the rules 2-98

Modify parameter 2-98Description of the parameters 2-99

12 The rules for machines and systems 2-10712.1 To change the value of a variable 2-10712.2 To create a variable 2-108


12.3 To copy a variable 2-10912.4 To display the details for a variable 2-10912.5 To delete a variable 2-11012.6 To assign the values to colors and line types 2-11112.7 Description of variables in the machine rules 2-11212.8 Description of the variables in the system

rules2-126

13 Removal rules 2-14813.1 To change priority 2-14813.2 Change data 2-14813.3 Create Rules 2-14813.4 To reset a set of rules 2-149

14 User's own NC texts (any cycles) 2-15014.1 Creating a free cycle 2-15014.2 To copy any cycle 2-15114.3 To change any cycle 2-15214.4 To delete any cycle for the active machine 2-15214.5 To print any cycle 2-15214.6 To use formulas to calculate the time 2-153

15 NC post-processing programs, externalprograms

2-154

15.1 To enter programs 2-15415.2 To execute programs 2-15615.3 Creating a collection call up for several NC

post-processing programs2-156

15.4 To modify programs 2-15915.5 To delete programs 2-159

16 User-defined programs 2-16016.1 To enter programs 2-16016.2 To change programs 2-16016.3 To run programs 2-160


Nesting parts

1 "Nest" application 3-41.1 Activating parts monitoring 3-51.2 Enable snapping 3-6

2 Nesting jobs 3-72.1 Compiling a new nesting job 3-8

Creating nesting job 3-11Defining nesting parameters 3-12Starting automatic nesting process 3-23Saving the nesting job 3-23Modifying sheet name 3-24Adding parts to the nesting job 3-24Deleting parts in the nesting job 3-27Modifying parts in the nesting job 3-27Displaying identical parts in colors 3-27Re-nesting parts or sheets automatically 3-28Modifying the sheet view 3-28

2.2 Modifying the sheet layout 3-28Loading an existing sheet layout 3-29Manually layout parts 3-29Moving and rotating parts 3-30Aligning, centering and distributing parts 3-32Mirroring a part or part group on a verticalaxis

3-34

Changing the reference point 3-34Modifying the number of parts 3-34Modifying the distance between parts 3-36Editing part grids 3-36Copying or cutting parts from one sheet toanother

3-37

Placing parts at exact distance for com-mon cuts (TwinLine

3-39

Deleting parts 3-40Deleting sheets 3-41Sheet format, modifying 3-41

2.3 Importing and exporting nesting jobs 3-41Exporting nesting jobs 3-41


Chapter 3

Importing nesting jobs 3-42Structure of a job file ('*.DAT') in detail 3-43

3 Creating sheets and laying out with parts 3-473.1 Creating new sheet 3-473.2 Creating a nesting job from a single sheet 3-503.3 Automatically laying out individual sheets 3-50

Defining parameters for automatic sheetlayout

3-50

Automatically laying out parts 3-51Sectional sheet layout (multi-copy pro-cessing)

3-51

Laying out sheet with the number of parts(multi-copy machining

3-53

4 Remainder sheets 3-554.1 Defining remainder sheets with any geometry 3-554.2 Managing remainder sheets 3-554.3 Taking off remainder sheets 3-56

5 MiniNest 3-575.1 Creating a MiniNest 3-575.2 Exporting a MiniNest 3-575.3 Modifying MiniNests 3-58

Moving MiniNests 3-58Rotating MiniNests 3-60Automatically rejecting modifications toMiniNests

3-62

5.4 Distancing single parts of mini nests for com-mon separating cuts (TwinLine

3-62

... by moving 3-62

... by rotating 3-63

6 Displaying the sheet 3-646.1 Showing parts of a sheet in color 3-646.2 Displaying sheets with machine environment 3-646.3 Displaying sheet with automation components 3-65

7 Information about sheet layout and nest-ing jobs

3-66

7.1 Displaying and hiding geometries of singleparts

3-66


7.2 Displaying the scrap of a sheet or the totalsheet waste

3-66

7.3 Displaying and hiding geometries of singleparts

3-67

7.4 Displaying single part information 3-68

8 Nesting parts in tiles (optional) 3-698.1 Defining parameters 3-69

Order interface (Option)

1 Order interface 4-3

2 User interfaces 4-42.1 Production orders mask 4-42.2 Order interface mask 4-4

Toolbars 4-5Symbols 4-5

3 Operating the order interface 4-73.1 Importing an order in the order interface 4-73.2 Using an existing production order 4-73.3 Using new production order 4-83.4 Confirming the completion of a production

order4-9

3.5 Settings 4-9Modify basic settings 4-9Language change 4-9Changing the measuring system 4-10Resetting view to standard size 4-10

3.6 Dialogs 4-10Input fields 4-11Buttons 4-11

3.7 Overviews in the order interface 4-11Sorting overviews 4-11Outputting overviews 4-12Data records, number of 4-13

3.8 Filter functions 4-14Filter for production orders 4-14


Chapter 4

Filter for PPC orders 4-15Initial filter for PPC orders 4-15

3.9 Help in the order interface 4-16Documentation 4-16Tool tips 4-16

4 PPC orders 4-174.1 Overview 4-174.2 Working with PPC orders 4-17

Displaying PPC orders 4-17Creating a PPC order 4-18Processing PPC orders 4-18Cancel PPC orders 4-19Enter PPC orders 4-19Remove PPS orders 4-19Order data 4-20

4.3 Importing PPC orders manually 4-21Creating an import scheme 4-21Importing data 4-23

4.4 Job management 4-23Displaying related jobs 4-24Delete job 4-24

Index


Chapter 5

Chapter 1

Basics

1 Starting and exiting TruToPs 1-71.1 Starting TruTops 1-71.2 Exiting TruTops 1-7

2 Online help, software version, tips andtricks from the Internet

1-8

2.1 To call up the online help 1-82.2 Obtaining tips and tricks directly from the

Internet1-8

2.3 Showing software version 1-8

3 Applications in TruTops 1-93.1 Applications, closing and reopening individu-

ally1-9

3.2 Applications, opening several times ("copy") 1-103.3 Application, closing permanently ("deleting") 1-103.4 Application, renaming 1-103.5 Switching language for all applications 1-11

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3.6 Closing open files 1-11

4 User-defined settings 1-124.1 Copying and transferring user-defined set-

tings1-12

5 Menus, function browsers and toolbars 1-145.1 Displaying and hiding the function browser 1-165.2 Displaying and hiding button texts in the

function browser1-17

5.3 Displaying and hiding quick navigation bar 1-175.4 Displaying and hiding toolbars 1-175.5 Moving or downsizing toolbars 1-185.6 Modifying existing toolbars, creating own tool-

bars1-18

5.7 Renaming a toolbar 1-195.8 Deleting a toolbar 1-195.9 Resetting toolbars to their original status 1-195.10 Modifying the size of the symbols 1-195.11 Displaying overlapping contours 1-205.12 Reactivating disabled optional message

boxes1-20

6 TruTops with PDM (Product Data Manage-ment)

1-21

6.1 What is PDM? 1-216.2 TruTops with PDM, TruTops without PDM

a comparison1-22

7 PDM functions, calling up via prompt/scripts (pdmCLI.exe)

1-23

7.1 Calling up help for pdmCLI.exe 1-237.2 Examples of PDM functions which can be

performed with pdmCLI.exe1-24

8 TruTops file browser 1-278.1 Opening TruTops file browser 1-288.2 Creating a new folder 1-298.3 Deleting folders 1-298.4 Renaming files or folders 1-298.5 Deleting and restoring files, emptying the

recycle bin (PDM)1-30

8.6 Searching for files 1-31

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8.7 Adding other details to the list field of thefiles

1-32

8.8 Opening files with the Geo Viewer 1-338.9 Sending files through e-mail 1-338.10 Zipping files 1-348.11 Sending files from PDM to "My Documents"

in the file system1-34

9 Creating and restoring file versions (PDM) 1-359.1 Displaying and hiding the version window 1-359.2 Creating a file version 1-359.3 Restoring a file version 1-369.4 Deleting a file version 1-379.5 Tips & Tricks 1-37

Archiving the copies of a file 1-37

10 File Properties 1-3910.1 Viewing file properties 1-3910.2 Selecting the unprocessed material ID and

raw material from the drawing data1-39

11 Files and folders, importing/exporting(PDM)

1-41

11.1 Files, importing/exporting via WindowsExplorer (PDM)

1-41

11.2 Importing files and single folders using thefile browser (PDM)

1-41

11.3 Folders, importing several folders in a singlejob step (PDM)

1-42

11.4 Files, exporting via the TruTops file browser(PDM)

1-43

11.5 Importing/exporting files using the prompt/script (PDM)

1-44

12 Dependencies Between Files 1-4512.1 Checking dependencies between files (PDM) 1-4512.2 Deleting, exporting dependent files, display-

ing properties1-46

13 Updated status of the files 1-4813.1 Checking the updated status of the files auto-

matically when loading and saving in Tru-Tops (PDM)

1-48

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14 Characteristics: a property of elementsand contours

1-49

14.1 Switching "Characteristic fixed" on or off -TruTops behavior

1-49

14.2 Notches: Advanced options through the"Characteristic" property

1-51

15 Screen display 1-5215.1 Adapting window size 1-5215.2 Increasing or reducing the work surface 1-5215.3 Modifying color scheme 1-5215.4 Moving masks and messages on the inter-

face1-53

15.5 Configuring and activating viewing options 1-53

16 Display of drawings 1-5416.1 Restructuring display of drawings 1-5416.2 Displaying drawing completely 1-5416.3 Displaying sheet completely 1-5416.4 Displaying detail view 1-5416.5 Moving screen section 1-5516.6 Zooming drawing 1-5516.7 Getting last view 1-5616.8 Memorizing and recalling view 1-5616.9 Displaying and hiding outline points 1-56

17 Selection preview, selecting components 1-5817.1 Working with selection preview 1-58

Activating selection preview 1-5917.2 Selecting components 1-59

Multiple selection 1-59Fixed multiple selection 1-60Switching between multiple selection andfixed multiple selection

1-60

Switching back to individual selection 1-60Marking all components 1-60

18 Operating TruTops with the mouse 1-6218.1 Automatically placing the mouse pointer in

masks1-62

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19 Operating TruTops using keyboard 1-6319.1 Using Windows keyboard commands and

shortcuts1-63

19.2 Entering numerical values and coordinates 1-6319.3 Entering texts in input fields 1-6319.4 Using key functions of TruTops 1-6419.5 Using "Copy" "Paste" 1-6519.6 Using keyboard buffer of the command line

(repeating entries)1-65

20 Calculator 1-6620.1 Deactivating calculator permanently 1-6620.2 Entering numerical values in input fields 1-6720.3 Entering X and Y coordinates of points 1-67

21 Searching with the help of place holders(wildcards)

1-68

22 Message and confirmation masks 1-6922.1 Reactivating hidden message and confirma-

tion masks1-69

23 Print 1-7023.1 Printing screen content 1-7023.2 Configuring line thickness when printing

screen contents1-70

23.3 Printing Geos as HPGL 1-7023.4 Printing labels (optional) 1-71

24 Using auxiliary tools 1-7224.1 Drawing auxiliary lines 1-72

Drawing auxiliary line through 2 points 1-72Drawing an auxiliary line parallel to theexisting auxiliary line

1-72

Drawing horizontal or vertical auxiliarylines

1-72

Drawing an auxiliary line as a tangent atthe arc element and point

1-73

Drawing an auxiliary line at right angles toan element

1-73

Drawing an auxiliary line using a pointand angle of inclination

1-74

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Drawing an auxiliary line through pointand angle to the base line

1-74

Drawing an auxiliary line through tangentat 2 arc elements

1-75

Dividing an element with an auxiliary line 1-7524.2 Drawing auxiliary circle 1-76

Drawing an auxiliary circle through threepoints

1-76

Drawing auxiliary circle through centerand radius

1-76

Drawing auxiliary circle through diameter 1-76Drawing auxiliary circle through centerand diameter

1-77

Drawing concentric auxiliary circles 1-77Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to twoelements

1-78

Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to anelement and two points

1-78

Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to threeelements

1-79

Drawing auxiliary circle tangential to anelement

1-79

24.3 Auxiliary geometry 1-79Auxiliary geometry, deleting 1-80

24.4 Measuring 1-80Measuring the distance between 2 points 1-80Measuring coordinates of a point 1-80Measuring horizontal or vertical distancebetween 2 points

1-80

Measuring coordinates, radius and diame-ter of a circle

1-80

Measuring angle 1-81Measuring length 1-81

24.5 Zero point of the coordinate system 1-81Displacing zero point 1-81

25 Help in the case of problems 1-8225.1 Diagnostics for program crash 1-82

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1. Starting and exiting TruToPs

1.1 Starting TruTops Select >Start >Programs >TRUMPF.NET >TruTops.

1.2 Exiting TruTops Select Exit TruTops .

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2. Online help, software version, tipsand tricks from the Internet

2.1 To call up the online help1. Select >Help >Help or press the key.

The software manual of the relevant application (CAD, Nest,Laser, Punch...) opens (.pdf-file with bookmarks).

2. Select >Help >Readme.

2.2 Obtaining tips and tricks directly fromthe Internet

TruTops offers the option of accessing the Internet and thus theTRUMPF homepage directly. The homepage among other thingshas tips and tricks for programming and useful information aboutthe product.

Select >Help >TruTops on the Internet.Internet Explorer with the CAD/CAM info service is started.

2.3 Showing software version1. Select the ? symbol on the blue bar.

The "Version information" mask appears.2. Select OK to close.3. Select >Help >Info....

The "Version" mask is displayed.4. Select "Version" tab.

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Displaying the softwaremanual

Displaying the Read me file

Displaying all softwareversions

Displaying the softwareversion of individual

applications

3. Applications in TruTopsAfter the installation of TruTops, every application is separatelyavailable as a separate "tab".Every application can be opened several times, closed and reop-ened individually, closed permanently ("delete"), renamed ormoved individually.All individual modifications (including modifications to the inter-face, such as background color, adapted toolbars ...) are saveduser-specifically and are loaded automatically when TruTops isopened.

Applications currently available in TruTops: TruTops CAD: drawing parts or loading them from other CAD

systems, setting basic data (e.g. material). TruTops Tube CAD: drawing parts for tube processing or

loading parts from other CAD systems, setting basic data(e. g. material).

Nest: nesting parts, setting basic data (e.g. material). TruTops Laser: defining laser processing, setting basic data

for the laser processing (e.g. slat layout, Cateye ...). TruTops Punch: defining punching or multi-purpose process-

ing, setting basis data for the punching or multi-purpose pro-cessing (e.g. clamp data, repositioning cylinders ...).

TruTops Tube: defining tube processing, setting basic datafor the tube processing (e.g. clamping technique, measuringprograms ...).

TruTops Bend: defining bend processing, setting basic datafor the bending program.

3.1 Applications, closing and reopeningindividually

NoteIf an application has been closed, the individual user settings ofthe application are retained.

1. Right click on the tab of the application that is to be closed.The context menu is displayed.

2. Select >Close.3. Right click on the tab of any open application.

The context menu is displayed.4. Click >Open.5. Select the application to be opened.

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Closing an application

Reopen application?

3.2 Applications, opening several times("copy")

1. Right click on the tab of any application.The context menu is displayed.

2. Select >New.All available applications are displayed in another submenu.

3. Mark the application that is to be opened (i.e. copied) oncemore.The copied application is opened. The name is extended byan additive.

3.3 Application, closing permanently("deleting")

Notes If an application is closed permanently, it is no longer

opened automatically when TruTops is started. The individualuser settings are lost.

The application can be reopened using the context menu(right click on the tab of any open application, select >New).

1. Right click on the tab of the application that is to be closedpermanently.The context menu is displayed.

2. Select >Delete.

3.4 Application, renaming1. Right click on the tab of the desired application.

The context menu is displayed.2. Select >Rename.3. Enter the new name of the application.4. Press OK.

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3.5 Switching language for allapplications

1. Select languages .The "Language selection" mask is displayed.

2. Select the desired language.

NoteWith Windows Vista and Windows 7:In the Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Polish and Russian lan-guages, observe the operating system of the computer onwhich TruTops has been installed.Example:"Korean": for a Korean operating system."Korean (West)": with Western operating system.

3. Press OK.The new language becomes effective the next time TruTops isstarted.

3.6 Closing open filesFiles currently open in the applications (e.g. drawings, nestingjobs, processed tubes) can be closed without having to closeand reopen the application itself.

Select >File >Close.The working range of the application is empty.The application status is the same as directly after starting it up.

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4. User-defined settingsTruTops can be set individually depending on the user (e.g. typeand number of applications that are opened, individually createdtoolbars, size of the symbols...).User-defined settings within an application are retained duringan update as well as during a new installation of TruTops.The type and number of applications that are opened when start-ing TruTops remain unchanged after updating TruTops. Eachapplication is started once after being installed or whenever anew user logs on.

4.1 Copying and transferring user-defined settings

User-defined settings (e.g. type and number of applications thatare opened, personal interface settings in the individual applica-tions) can be copied and transferred as follows: Copy settings of a user and provide them to another user. Transfer the settings of a user from one work station (com-

puter) to another work station (computer). Copy interface settings of an application (e.g. of "CAD 1" )

and transfer them to the "CAD 2" application (on the samecomputer).

Conditions Administrator rights and copyrights are required in all user

folders in order to copy the user-defined settings. User-defined settings of TruTops can be copied and transfer-

red to another computer only for the same user.

1. Select >Start >Programs >TRUMPF.NET >TruTops Adminis-tration >TruTops Config.The Microsoft Windows Explorer is started. The folder inwhich the user settings are saved is displayed automatically.Example: English operating system with "millerha" as user path 'C:\Documents and Settings\millerha\Application Data\TRUMPF'" is opened.The 'TRUMPF' folder has a subfolder for TruTops and furthersubfolders for every application. In addition, the data isstored as per the product versions.

2. Either To transfer the settings to another computer: copy the

entire 'TRUMPF' folder and paste it in the appropriatefolder on another computer.

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or To provide the settings to another user on the same

computer: copy the entire 'TRUMPF' folder and store it inthe intermediate storage at a suitable location.

Log in another user on to the computer. Paste the entire 'TRUMPF' folder in the appropriate folder

of another user.or To copy (e.g.) the settings of the "CAD 1" application and

transfer them to "CAD 2" application: copy the 'x.usr' filein the folder of the "CAD 1" application and paste it inthe folder of the "CAD 2" application.

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5. Menus, function browsers andtoolbars

1 Language switchover2 Application3 Toolbars (can be customized,

can be moved to the desiredposition using the sizing tool)

4 Main menu bar with main menuand submenus

5 Function browser6 Exiting TruTops

7 Status bar and message line8 Command and input line (can

be moved to the desired posi-tion using the sizing tool)

9 Command blockTruTops user interface (here: CAD application is open) Fig. 50209

The main menus and submenus contain all functions available inthe relevant application (CAD, Nest, Laser, Punch ...).

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Main menus and submenus

1 Function category (correspond-ing to an entry in the mainmenu)

2 Function group (correspondingto a submenu)

3 Multi-function button4 Quick navigation bar (can be

displayed and hidden)

5 Pin, pressed (function group ispermanently open)

6 Pin, open (function group isclosed as soon as another oneis opened)

7 Button text (can be displayedand hidden)

8 Scrolling with the mouse wheelFunction navigator Fig. 50208

The function browser contains the most important (TruTops-spe-cific) functions. The function browser is subdivided into separatefunction categories (e.g. "Modify"). The function categories arefurther divided into function groups (e.g. "Move").The function browser can be dragged to the desired width. Fre-quently used function groups within a function category can be"pinned", i.e. can be opened permanently.

Some of the buttons in the function browser function as multi-function buttons or options buttons.Multi-function buttons are marked with a triangle in the bottomright. They display their current function in the function browser.The current function can be changed with a right click (sub-menu).

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Function browser

Multi-function buttons

Options buttons switch functions on or off.

1 Multi-function button2 Displays the current function

(here: create 1 copy and moveby 2 points)

3 Options button4 Green: Function is activated.

Gray: Function is deactivated

Multi-function buttons, options buttons Fig. 50212

Toolbars allow quick access to the most important functions.Depending on the user, they can be created individually, can beadded to commands, can be moved and downsized. The tool-bars can thus be adapted to typical programming tasks at anytime.

The current X and Y position of the mouse pointer is dis-played in the status bar (including the measuring unit).

The message line displays the ongoing action. Examples: Reading of file.... finished Drawing deleted!

The command line gives instructions about what is to bedone. Examples: Enter first point Identify object to be rearranged Mark element or click on "OK"

The required data can be entered in the input line. Eachentry must be confirmed with the enter key () on the key-board. Examples of entries: X and Y coordinates of points. Angle.

5.1 Displaying and hiding the functionbrowser

NoteIn the Bend application, the function browser cannot be hidden.

Activate or deactivate >View >Toolbars >Function browser.


Toolbars

Status bar and message line

Command line and input line

5.2 Displaying and hiding button texts inthe function browser

The button texts in the function browser can be hidden and dis-played again.If the button texts are hidden, one can only work with icons andtool tips.1. Either

Select >Tools >Options....or Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt.... Select the "Options" tab.

2. Activate or deactivate "Show icon and text".3. Select Close.

5.3 Displaying and hiding quicknavigation bar

Function groups can be opened very quickly with the quick navi-gation bar (4) (see "Fig. 50208", pg. 1-15).1. Either


2. Activate or deactivate "Show Quick navigation bar".3. Select Close.

5.4 Displaying and hiding toolbars

1 Sizing tool 2 Button"File" icon bar Fig. 50210

1. Select >View >Toolbars.2. Activate or deactivate the desired toolbars.


5.5 Moving or downsizing toolbars1. Using the mouse, move the toolbar to the desired position

with the sizing tool (= vertical lines on the left side).2. To downsize the toolbar on the left: use the mouse to move

the toolbar with the sizing tool (= vertical lines on the leftside) to the left until the toolbar on the left is downsized.orUsing the mouse, move the toolbar with the sizing tool(= vertical lines on the left side) to the right until the toolbaris downsized.Two arrows are displayed on the right side of the downsizedtoolbar (>>).

1 Arrows to select the hidden functionsMinimized "File" icon bar Fig. 50211

3. To select the functions that are (now) hidden: click >> andselect the desired function.

5.6 Modifying existing toolbars, creatingown toolbars

In addition to the already existing toolbars, the user can createhis own toolbars and equip them with the required buttons.Alternatively, unnecessary buttons can be deleted and missingbuttons can be added to the existing toolbars.

1. Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt....2. Select New in the "Toolbars" tab.3. Enter the name of the user-defined toolbar and select OK.

The toolbar that is (still) empty is displayed automaticallyunder the main menu bar.

4. Select the "Commands" tab.5. In the "Categories" field, click on the desired category.6. Drag the desired command from the "Commands" field into

the new toolbar.7. After creating all the desired toolbars, select Close.


Moving toolbars

Downsizing toolbars

Creating a toolbar

Adding a button to thetoolbar

8. If the "Adapt" mask is no longer open: select >View >Tool-bars >Adapt... again.

9. Drag the buttons to be removed out of the toolbar using themouse and drop them.

5.7 Renaming a toolbar1. Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt....2. Mark the icon bar that is to be renamed in the "Toolbars"

tab.3. Select Rename.4. Enter the new name of the toolbar and select OK.5. Select Close.

5.8 Deleting a toolbar1. Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt....2. Mark the icon bar that is to be deleted in the "Toolbars" tab.3. Select Delete.4. Select Close.

5.9 Resetting toolbars to their originalstatus

All individual modifications (e.g. user-defined toolbars, movedtoolbars) are cancelled when resetting the toolbars. The originallyinstalled status is restored. (Exception: size of the symbols.)

1. Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt....2. In the "Toolbars" tab, select Reset....

5.10 Modifying the size of the symbolsThe size of the symbols in the toolbars and the function browsercan be modified. (However, the size of the symbols in the menusand the quick navigation bar cannot be modified.)1. Either

Select >Tools >Options....


Removing a button again?

or Select >View >Toolbars >Adapt.... Select "Options" tab.

2. Activate or deactivate "Large symbols".3. Select Close.

5.11 Displaying overlapping contours Select >View, >Highlight overlapping contours.The overlapping contours are displayed in cyan and all intersect-ing points as yellow squares. The contours are separated at theintersecting points.

5.12 Reactivating disabled optionalmessage boxes

1. Select >Extras >Modify data....2. Select >User >Configuration.

The "Configuration" mask is displayed.3. Select "Show optional message boxes again".4. Press Modify.


6. TruTops with PDM (Product DataManagement)

6.1 What is PDM?With the PDM Data Management, files can be saved and man-aged centrally for all products.

Data Management with PDM Fig. 56726

PDM is a central storage location for any number of TruTopswork stations and various TruTops products.

All TruTops products work using PDM. The dependencies between files are displayed for all prod-

ucts. You can delete and export files, recognize dependencies and

view file properties with a mouse click.

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The advantages of PDM

You can use the new TruTops file browser to search forparts quickly and specifically using the advanced search cri-teria in PDM.

There are three options available as interfaces to older Tru-Tops versions and other software products which are notPDM-compatible: Importing and exporting files and directories via the Tru-

Tops file browser. Importing and exporting files and directories with the Win-

dows prompt or automated by means of a script. Direct access via an enabled Windows folder or network

drive.

6.2 TruTops with PDM, TruTops withoutPDM a comparison

Characteristic TruTops with PDM TruTops with filesystem

The system checks whether the files are up to date. Yes -The dependencies between files are monitored for all products. Yes -Searching for and displaying files by means of TruTops-specificcharacteristics (e.g. material) is supported.

Yes, fast Yes, slow

Heterogeneous data management (metric and inch) is supported. Yes YesFile attributes ("Properties") created with different character sets(European, Japanese, ASCII) can be saved (display in TruTopsstill not correct).

Yes -

Comparison of TruTops with PDM and TruTops with file system Tab. 1-1

When working without the PDM, all functions of the TruTops filebrowser are available.

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7. PDM functions, calling up via prompt/scripts (pdmCLI.exe)

The following PDM functions can be called up via the Windowsprompt or can be executed in an automated manner via scriptfiles (*.bat).

Function Command RemarkExporting files/directories from a direc-tory

Get (see "Files and folders, importing/exporting(PDM)", pg. 1-41)

Importing files into a folder Put (see "Files and folders, importing/exporting(PDM)", pg. 1-41)

Deleting files from a folder Delete (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Listing files in a folder List (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Generating lists of attributes ListAttributes (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Creating a new (sub) folder Mkdir (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Deleting an empty (sub) folder Rmdir (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Copying a file or folder into a targetfolder

Copy (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Moving a file or folder to a target folder Move (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Redetermining file properties anddependencies

Rescan (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Executing commands contained in ascript file

Batch (see "Examples of PDM functions which can beperformed with pdmCLI.exe", pg. 1-24)

Tab. 1-2

7.1 Calling up help for pdmCLI.exe1. Start Windows prompt.2. Go to the ':\TRUMPF.NET\Utils\PDM2\bin' folder.3. Enter the following command:

pdmCLI.exe h

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Help for pdmCLI.exe is displayed:

Help for pdmCLI.exe Fig. 43561

4. To call up help for a specific command (e.g. "Put"), enter thefollowing command:pdmCLI.exe h PutHelp for the specific command is displayed:

Help on the "Put" command Fig. 43562

7.2 Examples of PDM functions whichcan be performed with pdmCLI.exe

Notes Write everything in a single line when entering commands

in the command prompt or in script files. Be sure that slashes, backslashes, and spaces are correct. Replace server name with the actual name of the server. Only those parts highlighted in bold can vary from the com-

mands shown in the examples. Everything before and after itremains the same.

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1. Either Start Windows command prompt. Go to the folder ':\TRUMPF.NET\Utils\PDM2\bin''.or Write cd C:\TRUMPF.NET\Utils\PDM2\bin in a self-

written BAT shell file (*.bat). Extend the following (example) command lines.

2. To delete the 'box.mi' file in the '/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1/' folder, for example, enter thefollowing command:pdmCLI.exe Delete /TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1/box.mi --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

3. Press or ().4. To list all files in the '/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1' folder, for

example, enter the following command:pdmCLI.exe List /TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1 --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

5. Press or ().6. To create a list of attributes, enter the following command:

pdmCLI.exe ListAttributes --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

7. Press or ().8. To create a folder '/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1', for exam-

ple, enter the following command:pdmCLI.exe Mkdir /TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1 --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

9. Press or ().10. To delete the folder '/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1', for exam-

ple, enter the following command:pdmCLI.exe Rmdir /TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1 --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

11. Press or ().12. To copy the 'box.mi' file in the '/

TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1' folder to the '/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_2' folder, for example, enter thefollowing command:pdmCLI.exe Copy /TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1/ box.mi --target-directory=/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_2 --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 -- port-address=servername:9999

13. Press or ().14. To copy all files from the '/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1'

folder into the '/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_2' folder, forexample, enter the following command:

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Opening command prompts,creating script files

Deleting file

Listing files in a folder

Generating lists of attributes

Creating a new (sub) folder

Deleting a (sub) folder

Copying a single file into adifferent folder

Copying several files into adifferent folder

pdmCLI.exe Copy /TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1 --target-directory=/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_2 --service-name=ToPs_PDM --port-address=servername:9999

15. Press or ().16. To move the 'box.mi' file from the '/TRUMPF.NET/

TEST_DIR_1/' to the '/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_2' folder, forexample, enter the following command:pdmCLI.exe Move /TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1/ box.mi --target-directory=/TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_2 --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 -- port-address=servername:9999

17. Press or ().18. To move the '/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_1' folder into the '/

TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_2' folder, for example, enter thefollowing command:pdmCLI.exe Move /TRUMPF.NET/ TEST_DIR_1 --target-directory=/TRUMPF.NET/TEST_DIR_2 --service-name=Tru-TopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

19. Press or ().20. Enter the following command:

pdmCLI.exe Rescan --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999

21. Press or ().

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Moving a single file into adifferent folder

Moving a folder

Redetermining file propertiesand dependencies

8. TruTops file browserThe TruTops file browser features the following functions: Convenient and simple operation with a user-friendly inter-

face (Windows standard). Advanced search functions: various additional configurable

search criteria assist you in systematic part management. All files in the TruTops file browser are displayed in a folder

structure. The dependencies between files are displayed (PDM). Simple import and export of files (PDM). Creating and restoring file versions (PDM).

1 Navigate back2 Navigate forwards3 Go to next higher directory4 Filter view (search)5 Folder view6 Show and hide version window7 Create new folder

8 Create version9 Update view10 Navigator11 Directory contents (file list)12 Current path13 Show directories from which a

file has already been openedTruTops file browser (here via File, Open, with PDM) Fig. 53347

Quick access to a folder in the TruTops file browser is possibleas follows: Open file browser (e.g. via >File >Open). Keep the key pressed and press the key twice

or click directly in the file list using the mouse. Enter the first letters of the desired folder until the required

folder is marked.

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Quick access to folders

TruTops shows the current path under the toolbar (9).To show folders from which a file has already been loaded: openthe current path with (11).

The displayed files can be sorted according to the required detailby clicking on the detail (e.g. "File size").The detail used for sorting is marked in gray. Clicking repeatedlyon the detail modifies the sorting direction (upward/downward).

1 Shortcut MenuContext menu of TruTops file browser (here via Open file,with PDM)

Fig. 41364

NoteMenu items that cannot be selected at the relevant point aregrayed out.

8.1 Opening TruTops file browserThe TruTops file browser is automatically opened when, forexample, a file is opened via >File >Open or a file is saved via>File >Save.Additionally, the TruTops file browser can be opened independ-ent from the loading or saving of a file:

In an arbitrary TruTops application: select >File >Filebrowser....

or Select >Start >Programs >TRUMPF.NET >PDM Browser.

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Last selected folder

File sorting options

Context menu of theTruTops file browser

8.2 Creating a new folder1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Either

Select (Create new folder).or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >New.

3. Enter the name of the new folder.4. Press or ().5. If required, refresh view with (Refresh) or .

8.3 Deleting folders1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Select the folder to be deleted.3. Either

Press or .or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >Delete.

4. Confirm the query with OK.

8.4 Renaming files or folders1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Either

Go to the folder to be renamed. Select the folder.or Go to the folder in which files are to be renamed. Select the file.

3. Either Click on the folder or the file name once.or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >Rename.

4. Enter a new name.


5. Confirm the new name with or () or clickoutside the folder or file name.

8.5 Deleting and restoring files, emptyingthe recycle bin (PDM)

When working with PDM, deleted files are moved to the recyclebin of the file browser. These files can be restored from therecycle bin if required (including all attributes such as material,material thickness etc.).The folder name of the recycle bin is 'RecycleBin' and can bemodified (at the PDM server) by the PDM administrator.When working in the file system, a simple query appears askingwhether the file should be deleted permanently.

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Go to the folder from which files are to be deleted.3. Select the file(s) to be deleted. To mark several files: press

or pressed.4. Either

Press or .or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select Delete.

5. Confirm the query.When working with PDM, the files (including the path specifi-cations and the extension '.trash.zip') are moved to the recy-cle bin of the file browser.

TipTo delete files permanently (then they are not moved to therecycle bin and cannot be restored): press the Shift keywhen deleting files.

6. Go to the recycle bin of the TruTops file browser ('Recycle-Bin').

7. Select the file to be restored (i.e. the complete file specifica-tion with the file name and the extension '.trash.zip'). Tomark several files: press or pressed.

8. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.9. Select >Restore.10. Go to the recycle bin of the TruTops file browser ('Recycle-

Bin').


Deleting files

Restoring deleted files

Emptying recycle bin

11. To delete single files in the recycle bin permanently: selectthe files. To mark several files: press or pressed.

12. To delete all files in the recycle bin permanently: select fileswith + or +.

13. To delete the complete recycle bin permanently: select therecycle bin ('RecycleBin').

NoteIf the entire recycle bin is deleted (folder including its con-tent), it is automatically recreated the next time a file isdeleted.

14. Either Press or .or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >Delete.

15. Confirm the query.

NoteThe recycle bin can be renamed only on the PDM server.

16. Select >Start >Programs >TRUMPF.NET >PDM Administra-tion >PDM Admin.

17. Double click in the RECYCLE_BIN_NAME line in the table cellof the "ParamValue" column (default content of the cell:RecycleBin).

18. Rename RecycleBin as desired.19. Select Exit.20. Select >Start >Settings >Control panel >Administration

>Services.21. Select TruTopsPDM2.22. Select Restart service.

8.6 Searching for files1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Either

Select .or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select Search....


Renaming recycle bin

3. Set filters (the filters can be combined) and enter thesearched names (case insensitive). If required, use placeholders (see "Searching with the help of place holders (wild-cards)", pg. 1-68).

4. Open the list field "Search in:" with .5. Select the folder where the search should be started.6. If required, select "Search sub-folder".7. To start the search: select Search.8. To switch on the folder view again: select .

8.7 Adding other details to the list fieldof the files

By default, the TruTops file browser displays the "File name", the"File size" and the "Last write access" (sorted in ascending orderof file names) in the file view.The displayed details can be expanded (e.g. with "Machinename" or with "Sheet thickness").

NoteThe more details the TruTops file browser displays, the moretime it requires to create the view.

1 Standard information in the listheader

2 Files list

TruTops File Browser Fig. 41788


1. To add details: right click in the list header (1).2. Either

Select the desired detail.or Select >More. Select the desired details. Press OK.

3. Keep the mouse button pressed and drag the details oneafter another to the desired position.

4. To sort files by a specific detail: click on the detail.The detail used for sorting is marked in gray. Clicking repeatedlyon the detail modifies the sorting direction (upward/downward).

8.8 Opening files with the Geo ViewerFile formats from TruTops (e.g. *.GEO, *.TMT, *.ROT ) can beopened with the Geo Viewer in PDM. The appropriate shortcutrequired to open them with the Geo Viewer is created automati-cally when installing TruTops.

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file to be opened with the Geo Viewer.3. Select the file.4. If the file browser was opened via >File >Open or >File

>Save: right click to open the context menu, select >Open.5. If the independent file browser is opened: double click on the

file.6. Close Geo Viewer with OK.

8.9 Sending files through e-mail1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file(s) to be sent.3. Select the file(s).4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Send to....6. Select >Mail recipient.An e-mail mask containing the selected file as an attachment isdisplayed. The e-mail can be processed further and sent.


Adding details

Moving details in the listfield to the desired position

Opening a file with the GeoViewer

Closing Geo Viewer

8.10 Zipping files1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file(s) to be zipped.3. Select the file(s).4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Send to....6. Select >Zip-File.A zip file containing all the selected files is created in PDM. Thename of the zip file comprises the name of the file selected first(without the file extension) and the new file extension '.tpdm.zip'.In one more step, the zip file can, for example, be exported intothe file system or be sent to a mail recipient (see relevant sec-tions).

8.11 Sending files from PDM to "MyDocuments" in the file system

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file(s) to be zipped.3. Select the file(s).4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Send to....6. Select >My Documents.


9. Creating and restoring file versions(PDM)

9.1 Displaying and hiding the versionwindow

1 Hide and show version window2 Button for creating a file version3 Directory contents (file list)

4 File, of which a version is to becreated and archived

5 Version window (archive)File versions in version window Fig. 50219

File versions are displayed in a separate version window. In theTruTops file browser (with PDM), the version window appears bydefault.

To hide and then view the version window again: select (Version window).

9.2 Creating a file version1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Select the file from which a version is to be created3. Either

Select (Create version).

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or Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >Create version.The "Properties... - Version x" mask, "Version information"tab is displayed.

4. Enter any information you wish about the new version.5. Press OK. (Cancel cancels the entering of information, how-

ever not the creation of the file version.)The file version is displayed in a separate version window(see "Fig. 50219", pg. 1-35).

9.3 Restoring a file versionNoteIf a file version is to be modified (e.g. contours are deleted oradded), the file version must be copied from the version windowinto the normal directory. File versions cannot be opened directlyfrom the version window.

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Select the file from which the versions have been created

All file versions of the selected file are displayed in the ver-sion window (see "Fig. 50219", pg. 1-35).

3. Select the file version to be recovered.4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Either

In order to copy the file version from the version windowinto the normal directory under its original file name (sothat the file version can be opened with the appropriateapplication): select >Restore.

Replying to a query: Yes: A version is created from the file from the normal

directory and it is stored in the version window. No: The file in the normal directory is overwritten with the

file version.or In order to copy the file version into the normal directory

under a different file name (so that the file version canbe opened with the appropriate application): select>Restore under....The "New file name" mask is displayed.

Change the suggested file name if required.

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6. Press OK.The restored file is displayed in the normal directory and can beopened with the appropriate application (e.g. TruTops CAD).

9.4 Deleting a file version1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Select the file from which the versions have been created

All file versions that have been created from the selected fileare displayed in the version window (see "Fig. 50219", pg.1-35).

3. Select the file version to be deleted.4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Delete.

9.5 Tips & Tricks

Archiving the copies of a fileEarlier, variants of a file had to be saved as copies under differ-ent names (see "Fig. 53348", pg. 1-37).But now, variants of a file can be archived together as file ver-sions under one name. Only the current status of a file is dis-played in the file list of the TruTops file browser and the file ver-sions are in the version window (see "Fig. 50219", pg. 1-35).The following gives an example of how an (old) copy of a file('egon1.geo') can be created as a file version of the current sta-tus ('egon.geo').

1 Latest status of the file 2 Copy of a file (old status)Variants of a file in the file list Fig. 53348

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Create a file version of 'egon1.geo' (right click to open the

context menu, select >Create version).A file version is stored in the version window of 'egon1.geo'which is identical to 'egon1.geo'.

3. Open 'egon.geo' and save it as 'egon1.geo'.

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When overwriting, 'egon1.geo' in the file list is overwritten.The file version of 'egon1.geo' in the version window isretained.'Egon1.geo' has the current status. The old status of the fileversion is located in the version window.

4. Delete 'egon.geo'.5. Rename 'egon1.geo' as 'egon.geo.'6. If several files are to be archived together:

Create a version of the oldest file and overwrite it withthe second oldest file. (This ensures that the file versionsin the version window are stored in the right sequence).

Repeat the process till all file versions in the version win-dow have been archived together.

Then rename the file in the file list whose versions arecurrently present.

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10. File Properties

10.1 Viewing file propertiesNoteThe properties of files which have been written on an operatingsystem with a different language and which contain special char-acters may be displayed incorrectly.

Either (With PDM) show properties of a file when checking the

dependencies (see "Dependencies Between Files", pg.1-45).

or Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser). Search for the file whose properties are to be displayed. Mark the file. Open the context menu with the right mouse button. Select >Properties.

The "Properties..." screen, "General" tab is displayed. To view all the information for a file: select the "File info"

tab. Select "Mask attributes that are not occupied" as

required.

10.2 Selecting the unprocessed material IDand raw material from the drawingdata

In addition to the unprocessed material, the raw material cannow also be selected. This unprocessed material is then presetin TruTops Punch. TruTops Bend does not have a sheet layout,i.e. the unprocessed material and raw material are not requestedin TruTops Bend until a bend is created. This selection shouldnow be made in TruTops CAD, provided the unprocessed mate-rial is available in the database. The advantage is that this selec-ted raw material is supported by TruTops Work and TruTopsUnfold.

1. Select >File, >Properties....The "File information" mask is opened.

2. Select the drop-down arrow for the unprocessed material ID.The "Select material" mask is opened.

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Selecting an unprocessedmaterial ID

3. Enter %AI%, for example, between the two percent signs(below the list field, first list field: Material ID, second listfield: Stock ID) .The list field displays all entries that begin with these letters.The material selection is thereby filtered and restricted.

NoteThe selection can be limited even further using the "Z" filterfield. If, for example, =3 displays all unprocessed materials with a thick-ness of 3 mm or more.

4. Select Unprocessed material.The unprocessed material is applied.

5. Select the raw material drop-down arrow.The "Selection" mask is opened.

NoteIf the raw material does not match the unprocessed materialor vice versa, the corresponding raw material or unprocessedmaterial is automatically used. If there is no correspondingunprocessed/raw material, the relevant field remains emptyand must be reselected.

6. Select raw material.The raw material is adopted.

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Selecting the raw material

11. Files and folders, importing/exporting(PDM)

11.1 Files, importing/exporting viaWindows Explorer (PDM)

The PDM file storage can be used like a normally enabled Win-dows folder or an enabled network drive. This enables for exam-ple, saving drawings from a CAD system directly in PDM.

1. Either Start Windows Explorer. Select >Extras >Connect network drive . Select Drive. Enter \\Servername\trumpf_pdm2 under "Folder" or

using Search search for '\\Servername\trumpf_pdm2'.(Server name = name of the server on which PDM hasbeen installed.)

Select Finish.or Start the Windows command prompt via >Start >Pro-

grams >Accessories >Command prompt. Enter NET USE P: \\Servername\trumpf_pdm2.

(Server name = name of the server on which PDM hasbeen installed. Any free drive letter can be selected asthe drive letter.)

2. Use the selected drive to store files and directories in PDMor to read them out from PDM.

11.2 Importing files and single foldersusing the file browser (PDM)

Files and folders are imported using the TruTops file browser asfollows: PDM adopts the folder structure from the file system and

ensures the correct sequence. All sub-folders are also impor-ted and their structures are adopted. The target folder in thePDM can be located anywhere.

TruTops determines the existing dependencies between thefiles and saves them.

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Connecting the PDMnetwork drive

Importing/exporting files

Notes If a *.GEO file is moved to a different folder after being

imported, TruTops deletes the dependency to all sheets towhich the *.GEO was nested.

Dependencies can only be established to files that are alsoin the PDM. No dependencies are created if, for example, anested sheet (*.TAF) is imported before the parts (*.GEO)are imported.

Depending on the file format, not all dependencies betweenthe files can be determined when importing. For example,dependencies to .pdf files are set in TruTops when they arecreated. No dependencies can be read from .PDF files whenexporting from PDM or re-importing into PDM.

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Go to the folder where files are to be imported.3. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.4. Select >Import directory.

The "Import directory" mask is displayed.5. Go to the folder to be imported.6. Mark the folder.

NoteSo that dependencies can be established between files,always import files chronologically in the sequence oftheir creation or import whole folders at a time.

7. Select >Import file.The "Import file(s)" mask is displayed.The mask has the same functions as the file browser (e. g.adding further details to the list field of the files, searching forfiles in the filter view...; see section "TruTops file browser").

8. To restrict the file selection in the folder view ( ): open the"File type" list field with .

9. Select file type.10. Mark the searched files. To mark several files: press

or pressed.11. Select OK.

11.3 Folders, importing several folders ina single job step (PDM)

Several folders (that are independent of each other) can beimported into the TruTops PDM in a single job step via the"PDM importer".

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Selecting an import folder

Import folder

Importing files

Additionally, a different target folder can be selected in TruTopsPDM for each folder. TruTops determines the existing dependen-cies between the files and saves them.

1. Select >Start >Programs >TRUMPF.NET >PDM Importer.2. In the "PDM directory import" mask, mark the folder to be

imported.3. Transfer the folder to the right list field with .4. To import other folders: repeat steps 2 and 3.5. Right click on the folder icon under "Target path".

The "Selection of PDM target path" is displayed.6. Select the target folder.7. Select OK.8. Mark the folder to be deleted.9. Select .

NoteWhen importing folders, the dependencies between files areautomatically checked and entered in the PDM. A .TAF'. forexample, knows which '.GEO' it uses. A '.GEO', however,does not know the '.TAF' in which it is being used.If all '.TAF' files are imported from one folder first and thenthe corresponding 'GEO' files belonging to them are importedfrom another folder, the dependencies cannot be enteredduring the import.

10. To set the dependencies correctly after the import: select"Update file dependencies after import".

11. If all folders to be imported have been transferred into theright-hand list field and the target folders have been defined:select Start directory import .

12. After the import: select Exit.

11.4 Files, exporting via the TruTops filebrowser (PDM)

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Either

Go to the folder to be exported.or Change to the folder from which files are to be exported. Select the file(s) which are to be exported. To mark sev-

eral files: press or pressed.3. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.

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Select folder

Defining target paths

Delete folder from the importlist

Updating file dependenciesafter import

Starting import

4. Select >Export.The "Target path for export..." mask is displayed.

5. Go to the folder to which the files are to be exported.6. Mark the folder.7. Select OK.

11.5 Importing/exporting files using theprompt/script (PDM)

Files and folders can also be imported into the PDM or exportedfrom the PDM via the Windows command prompt or automatedvia shell scripts (*.bat) (see "PDM functions, calling up viaprompt/scripts (pdmCLI.exe)", pg. 1-23).

1. Start Windows command prompt.2. Go to the folder ':\TRUMPF.NET\Utils\PDM2\bin'.3. To export files, enter the following command (enter every-

thing in one line, and be sure that slashes or backslashesand spaces are correct). Replace the highlighted examplenames with actual names:pdmCLI.exe Get --service-name=ToPs_PDM --port-address=servername:9999 --target-directory=C:\target direc-tory /source directory/example file.geo

4. Press or ().5. To export directories, enter the following command (enter

everything in one line, and be sure that slashes or back-slashes and spaces are correct). Replace the highlightedexample names with actual names:pdmCLI.exe Get --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999 --recursive --use-entity-directory --target-directory=C:\target directory/source directory/exam-ple directory

6. Press or ().7. To import files, enter the following command (enter every-

thing in one line, and be sure that slashes or backslashesand spaces are correct). Replace the highlighted examplenames with actual names:pdmCLI.exe Put --service-name=TruTopsPDM2 --port-address=servername:9999 --target-directory=/target direc-toryC:\source directory\example file.geo

8. Press or ().9. Write cd C:\TRUMPF.NET\Utils\PDM2\bin in a self-written

BAT shell file (*.bat).10. Add the above (exemplary) command lines.

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Exporting/importing usingthe prompt

Exporting a file

Exporting a directory

Importing files

Automated export/importusing script files

12. Dependencies Between Files

12.1 Checking dependencies between files(PDM)

Files can, on the one hand, form the basis for other files and, onthe other hand, be based on other files. Checking these depend-encies is important whenever, for example, a file needs to bemodified or deleted.

Example: The file is the basis for other files On which sheets (*.TAF) has a particular part (*.GEO)

already been nested? In which NC programs (*.LST) does a particular GEO file

(*.GEO) occur?

Example: the file uses the other following files: Which parts (*.GEO) have been nested on a particular sheet

(*.TAF)?

NoteIf a *.GEO file has been moved to a different folder after beingimported, TruTops deletes the dependency to all sheets onwhich the *.GEO was nested.

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file whose dependencies are to be checked.3. Mark the file.4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Dependencies (if >Dependencies has been grayed

out, the file has no dependencies.)6. To check which other files the file uses: select the "Used..."

tab.7. To check which other files are based on the file: select the

"Basis for..." tab.

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Fig. 41785

8. To group the display according to file types: select "Groupaccording to file type".

9. To view a preview of dependent files: select "Preview" (self-holding) and select the desired file.

12.2 Deleting, exporting dependent files,displaying properties

1. Open file browser (e.g.via >File >File browser).2. Search for the file whose dependencies are to be checked.3. Mark the file.4. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.5. Select >Dependencies (if >Dependencies has been grayed

out, the file has no dependencies.)6. In the "Dependencies" mask, select the file to be deleted.7. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.8. Select >Delete.9. Select the file(s) which are to be exported. To mark several

files: press or pressed.10. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.11. Select >Export.

The "Target path for export..." mask is displayed.12. Switch to the directory to which you want to export.13. Select the directory.14. Press OK.15. Mark the file(s) whose properties are to be displayed. To

mark several files: press or pressed.16. Open the context menu with the right mouse button.

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Viewing the "Dependencies"mask

Delete dependent files

Export dependent files

Displaying properties ofdependent files

17. Select >Properties.The properties of the file are displayed.

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13. Updated status of the files

13.1 Checking the updated status of thefiles automatically when loading andsaving in TruTops (PDM)

To automatically check the updated status of the files whenloading them in TruTops: set the value of the "PDMWarning-Mode" variables in the public system rules to the desiredvalue (see TruTops Laser or TruTops Punch software man-ual, chapter "Setting basic data"): 0 = Do not check updated status. 1 = Check updated status when loading. 2 = Check updated status when saving. 3 = Check updated status when loading and when sav-

ing.

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14. Characteristics: a property ofelements and contours

A characteristic is a property which one or more elements or oneor more contours possess.Characteristics are created in TruTops CAD, saved in the geofile and can be evaluated in other TruTops applications.

Advantages: Rows of holes and hole grids can be machined more easily:

Rows of holes that have been created in TruTops CADthrough >Create >Macros >Row of hole can also be evalu-ated in other TruTops applications. The conversion into rowsof holes is no longer required. As a result, it is also possibleto create rows of holes which are not axially parallel. The NCprogram is shortened.

In TruTops CAD, Geometries with the characteristic Propertyare interpreted as a unit. All actions are applied to theentire unit, reducing the drawing effort considerably.

14.1 Switching "Characteristic fixed" on oroff - TruTops behavior

"Characteristic fixed" is active: Certain elements are combined to form a unit with the char-

acteristic property. If the "Characteristic fixed" is active, thena certain action is applied either to the complete unit (i.e. toall elements) or the action is rejected.For example, a single element of the "Single square hole"unit cannot be deleted. The entire single hole is deleted.

All impermissible actions result in the contour or the ele-ment being displayed in pink. The colored highlight is kept upto the next redrawing.Examples:A single stroke cannot be stretched. The single stroke is dis-played in pink.It is not possible to shorten elements for single strokes. Theelements are displayed in pink.

Clicking on an element results in the selection of the entireunit (all elements). When boxing in an element using themouse, an action is executed only if the entire unit hasbeen boxed in.

"Characteristic fixed" is not active: If "Characteristic fixed" is not active, the elements of con-

tours can be arbitrarily modified with the Property characteris-

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tic. A single element of the single square hole can bedeleted, for example. During modification, the Property char-acteristic is lost and the display color "orange" is reset to thenormal line color.

Example "Characteristicfixed"

Delete Effect

Active Notactive.

Ele-ment

Con-tour

Single square hole X X The entire single hole is deleted.X X The entire single hole is deleted.

X X The single element of the single hole is deleted.The display color changes from orange to the nor-mal line color. The characteristic is dissolved.

X X The entire single hole is deleted.Row of squareholes

X X The entire row of holes is deleted.X X The row of holes remains unchanged.

The clicked contour of the row of holes is dis-played in pink.If the drawing is updated ( ), the original stateis restored.

X X The clicked element of the contour is deleted.The remaining holes are assembled into smallerrows of holes.(Example: row of holes with 10 holes, an elementof hole 3 is deleted: one of the new rows of holesconsists of holes 1 and 2, the other consists ofholes 4 to 10.)

X X The clicked contour is deleted.The remaining holes are assembled into smallerrows of holes.(Example: row of holes with 10 holes, an elementof hole 3 is deleted: one of the new rows of holesconsists of holes 1 and 2, the other consists ofholes 4 to 10.)

Tab. 1-3

1. Select >Edit >Characteristic fixed.orSelect Fix characteristics . (If "Characteristic fixed" is activa-ted, the button is pressed).

2. Select Highlight characteristics .The characteristics are displayed in orange.

3. Select >Edit >Delete >Characteristics.orSelect Delete characteristics .

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Switching "Characteristicfixed" on and off

Highlighting characteristics

Removing characteristics

14.2 Notches: Advanced options throughthe "Characteristic" property

The "Characteristic" property automatically increases the numberof options for shaping and processing notches: Notches can be enhanced by roundings, bevels or sub-

notches. Roundings, bevels, separating cuts or sub-notches can be

removed from a notch. TruTops CAD joins adjacent notchelements automatically.

If a notch is deleted entirely, the adjacent elements arejoined again.

Notches can be copied, moved, rotated, mirrored andstretched.

The length of end elements of notches can be changed.

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15. Screen display

15.1 Adapting window sizeThe window size can be adapted in a stepless manner. This isadvantageous, for example, when working with online documen-tation simultaneously, or when the start bar lies over the TruTopscommand bar.

Drag the window frame to the desired size using the mouse.

15.2 Increasing or reducing the worksurface

1. Click the vertical separating line between the blue bar andthe work surface.The blue bar is hidden.

2. Click the blue line at the left edge of the screen.The blue bar appears.

15.3 Modifying color schemeThe following color schemes are possible: Bright (white) background. Dark (black) background. Blue background. Gray background.Each color scheme is effective only for the current application(CAD, Nest, Laser, Punch ...).1. Either


2. Open the color scheme with and mark the desired colorscheme.

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Increasing the work surface

Reducing the work surface

15.4 Moving masks and messages on theinterface

In TruTops, masks and messages can be freely moved on theinterface. This is advantageous, for example, when a messageand the objects under the message need to be visible.

1. Click on the title bar of the mask or the message.2. Hold down the mouse button and move to the desired posi-

tion.

15.5 Configuring and activating viewingoptions

Viewing options can be configured for the functions "Sheet lay-out", "Technology", "Optimization" and "NC/Setup plan".If required the configured viewing options can be activated byselecting one of these functions in the function browser.

1. Select >View >Presettings >Adapt....2. Select function (e.g. "Technology").3. Activate desired display options (e.g. "Positioning lines").4. To activate the corresponding viewing options when the func-

tion is selected in the function browser: select "Activate in thefunction browser".

5. Select other functions and other display options if required.6. Press OK.7. Select >View >Presettings.8. To manually activate the configured viewing options: select

function (>Sheet layout, >Technology, >Optimization or >NC/Setup plan).

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Configuring viewing options

Automatically activateviewing options in the

function browser?

Manually activate viewingoptions?

16. Display of drawings

16.1 Restructuring display of drawingsEither

Select >View >Zoom >Refresh.or Press button.or Select Refresh view .

16.2 Displaying drawing completelyEither

Select >View >Zoom >All.or Press +.or Select Total view .

16.3 Displaying sheet completelyThis view can be displayed only in Laser and Punch applica-tions.Either

Select >View >Zoom >Sheet.or Select Total sheet view .

16.4 Displaying detail view1. Either

Select >View >Zoom >Detail.or Select Detail view .

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Boxing in the desired detail

2. Click on the first point in the box with the mouse pointer (cur-sor).

3. Click on the opposite point in the box.4. Right click on the desired detail in the graphics area.

The graphics is zoomed in on. The pick point in the graphicsarea becomes the new center.

5. Use the middle mouse button to click on the desired detail inthe graphics area. (If a wheel mouse is used: press thewheel of the wheel mouse).The graphic is zoomed out from. The pick point in the graph-ics area becomes the new center.

16.5 Moving screen sectionEither

Select >View >Zoom. Select >Up, >Down, >Left or >Right.or Position the mouse pointer (cursor) as sizing tool in the

working range. Keep the wheel of the wheel mouse (or the middle but-

ton) pressed. Move the mouse pointer.

TipDepending on the usual method, the button can bepressed. This however is not necessary.

16.6 Zooming drawingEither

For stepless zooming: position the mouse pointer (cursor)in the working range.

Keep the right mouse button pressed. Move the mouse downwards (zoom out) or upwards

(zoom in).or To zoom stepwise: position the mouse pointer (cursor) in

the working range. Keep the key pressed.

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Zooming in (detailing)

Zooming out

Zoom in on or zoom out from the drawing using thewheel of the wheel mouse.

16.7 Getting last viewTruTops always memorizes the last view that was set through abutton or using the mouse.Either

Select >View >Zoom >Last zoom.or Select Show last view .

16.8 Memorizing and recalling view1. Use the mouse or the Total view or Detail view buttons

to set the view that is to be saved.2. Either

Select >View >Zoom >Memorize zoom.or Select Memorize view .

3. Either Select >View >Zoom >Get zoom.or Select Get view .

16.9 Displaying and hiding outline pointsEither

Select >View >All points or >View >Open points.or Select Show all points or Show open points .

Contour point DescriptionGreen Closed contour pointRed Open contour point

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Memorize view

Getting saved view

Contour point DescriptionYellow More than two contour elements attached to a point

Tab. 1-4

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17. Selection preview, selectingcomponents

17.1 Working with selection previewWith selection preview, actions which are performed with themouse are visible immediately on the cursor or on the screen.

Function Screen/cursor dis-play

Example

Measuring The current measure-ment result is shownon the cursor

Length, point, circlemeasurements

Selection of compo-nents (elements, bend-ings, contours etc.)

Components are high-lighted in color

Deleting contours, cre-ating bending lines,stretching

Selection of compo-nents

The number of selec-ted components isshown on the cursor

Deleting elements,moving, smoothing

Corner selection The corner and bothcorner elements arehighlighted in color

Creating roundings,bevels, notches

Position selection Special element points(see the followingtable) are caught andare displayed on thecursor

Creating points