Arrange Active Parts - Cimatron E 5



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If there are no active parts in the assembly, the Arrange Active Parts dialog is displayed.

This dialog enables you to select active parts using the Cimatron E Explorer and map them to the appropriate mold sub-assembly.

To add active parts to the dedicated mold sub-assemblies:

  1. Retrieve the active parts from the Cimatron E Explorer.

    1. Press Add Part.
      The Cimatron E Explorer is displayed.

    2. Browse to the folder containing the active parts.

    3. Select the appropriate parts.

    4. Press Select.
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The active parts appear in the Arrange Active Parts dialog.
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Notice the current state of the expanded Assembly Tree.
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  1. Map the active parts in the appropriate mold sub-assemblies.

    1. Select the sub-assembly.

    2. Select the active part.

    3. Press the double arrow .
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    4. Repeat until the required active parts are in the mold sub-assemblies.
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Note: All the active parts sub-assemblies are connected in a UCS to UCS constraint. The default location is the MoldDesign assembly main UCS.

  1. Add additional mold sub-assemblies, if required.

    1. Press Add Slider.

    2. A new sub-assembly is added with a default name according to the definitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.
      Change the name, if required.
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    3. Place any remaining active parts into the new sub-assemblies (explained in 2, above).
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  2. Enter a name for the injected model in the Injection Model Name field. A default name is added according to the definitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.
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  3. Press Finish to exit the dialog and create the defined injected model.
    Notice that the Assembly Tree now includes all the items defined.
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When multiple injected models are added, so that you can use multiple cavities in one mold, the tree shows all the defined items.
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Note: By default, the active parts are positioned on the main UCS. This means that if you have multiple cavities in the mold, each injected model will have to be repositioned before the next injected model is added.

 

Edit Active Parts dialog buttons

Injection Model Name

Enter a name for the injected model.

A default name is added according to the definitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.

Map active parts to sub-assemblies.

  1. Select the sub-assembly.

  2. Select the active part.

  3. Press the double arrow .

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Return active parts (added to the sub-assemblies) back to the Active Parts list (left pane).

  1. Either, select the active part and the press the double arrow .
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  2. Or, select the sub-assembly and then press the double arrow .
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Add Slider

Add a new slider sub-assembly with a default name according to the definitions in the MoldDesign Preferences.
Change the name, if required.
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Delete Slider

Delete a slider sub-assembly. This button is only available if there is more than one slider per Injection Model.
If the sub-assembly contains an active part, the active part is returned back to the Active Parts list (left pane) when the sub-assembly is deleted.

  1. Select the slider to be deleted.

  2. Press Delete Slider.

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File Manager

Access the Cimatron E Explorer to retrieve active parts.

Remove Part

Remove an active part from the Active Parts list (left pane).

  1. Select the active part.

  2. Press Remove Part.

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Finish

Exit the Arrange Active Parts dialog and execute the changes.

Cancel

Exit the Arrange Active Parts dialog without executing the changes.

 

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