Insert
Mold Base 
Mold &
Die Tool Tab 
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Use this command to insert
a mold base from the VX standard parts library. Currently,
DME A and B Series, HASCO Type 1 and Futaba mold bases are supported.
Additional
mold base libraries are added regularly. You
can also use Utilities
Part Library… to insert standard parts from VX
Part Library files located in the “/part_libraries”
directory of your VX installation folder. This
folder contains ANSI and DME standard components.
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VX provides many options for creating families of parts (Part Tables) and inserting standard parts and mold bases from libraries. Here are some options:
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Use the Insert
Mold Base Form to select the desired mold base component dimensions.
Currently,
DME, FATUBA 
and HASCO
mold base libraries are supported. Each
form is shown below.
When you’re ready to insert the mold base, pick OK.
The mold base assembly will be created parametrically. This means that each component in the mold base is created, added to the active file. A mold base assembly is created with an instance of each component. It is also added to the active file.
When this is done, VX is waiting for you to specify an insertion point. Select a point to locate the mold base assembly.
The Align Components command is executed allowing you to constrain the mold base assembly is desired. Refer to the Align Components command for more about the 3D Constraint options. Also refer to the Required Inputs section below.
If you don’t need to constrain the mold base assembly, simple middle-click twice to complete the insertion.
File/Part - The mold base assembly (and its components) are created and added to the active file. Select the part from the file to insert. By default the mold base assembly is selected. However, you can choose to insert any component of the mold base assembly that you just created.
Preview - When set to ON, the part (or assembly) selected will displayed in the preview window.
Location - Specify an insertion point for the mold base assembly (or component).
