Fixtures

Creating a new fixtures

To create equipment, you should select an existing template or create your own version of equipment using the "New node" button.

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The newly created template and nodes are seen in the equipment tree.

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Geometry

To add geometry, select an equipment node and click one of the geometry buttons.

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Configuring node parameters

Configuring node parameters are set in the Properties window that can be opened by double-clicking on a tree node or clicking the properties button on the main panel of the page.

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The main parameters of the node, such as the maximum (minimum) position, direction and rotation axis, can also be specified using visual objects.

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Component setting

The position of the component is adjusted using a visual object.

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It can be invoked by double-clicking on the node or by one-click in component edit mode.images/download/thumbnails/79701057/image2021-4-29_14-47-33.png .

When you right-click on a visual object, images/download/thumbnails/79701057/image2021-4-29_14-53-34.png panel is showed up. It allows you to copy and delete components.

Snapping a coordinate systems

If your equipment is defined in a machine unit, then it is linked to a specific setup and moves with the machine.

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If it is in the operation node, then it is linked to the current setup and can be moved both with the machine tool and with the part.

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Saving and loading

Equipment can be saved by right-clicking in the Component Tree or by clicking the Save button.

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Hardware can be loaded by right-clicking in the Component Tree or in the drop-down panel of the Load button.

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