When you create a new CAM-Part, enter a name for the CAM-Part and for the model that contains the CAM-Part geometry.
Specify the location for the CAM-Part. SolidCAM automatically suggests the current user directory, but you can enter the path or use the Browse button to define the location.
The Use Model file directory option enables you to automatically create CAM-Parts in the same folder where the source CAD model is located.
Enter the name for the CAM-Part. You can give any name to identify your machining project (currently limited to 8 characters).
This field shows the name and the location of the Autodesk Inventor design model that you are using for the CAM-Part definition. The default name is that of the active Autodesk Inventor document. With the Browse button, you can choose any other Autodesk Inventor document to define the CAM-Part. In this case the chosen document will be loaded into Autodesk Inventor.
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Every time the CAM-Part is opened, SolidCAM automatically checks the correspondence of the dates of the CAM-Part and the original Autodesk Inventor design model. When the date of the original Autodesk Inventor model is later than the date of the CAM-Part creation, this means that the Autodesk Inventor original model has been updated. You can then replace the Autodesk Inventor design model on which the CAM-Part is based with the updated Autodesk Inventor design model. |
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After the Directory, CAM-Part name and Model name are defined, click on the OK button to confirm the CAM-Part creation. The CAM-Part will be defined and its structure will be created. The Turning Part data dialog box will be displayed. |
