Creating a Stock from a File

Define a stock from a previously saved stock file. The stock file must be *.stk format.

The following dialog is used for stock creation from a file:

Transparency: Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the stock display.

Auto Preview: this box must be checked in order to see the stock on the graphic display. If this box is not checked, the three display icons (color, shade and show) will be disabled.

Stock display buttons:

Ref. Stock Size: Based on the entities you have selected, this area shows the size of the stock. The values are for reference only and cannot be changed in this dialog.

Stock File Name: Locate and select the desired stock file. The file must be in *.stk format.

1st corner, 2nd corner: Based on the entities you have selected, this area shows the coordinates of the diagonal of the bounding box. The values are for reference only and cannot be changed in this dialog.

Transition: the stock can be moved in the X, Y, and Z direction.

At the bottom of the dialog, you can also enter the stock material, date of creation, and a comment.

When you are finished, press one of the stock approval buttons .