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Table of Contents1. Readme .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Release 2020.2 SP1 ......................................................................................................................... 2Release 2020.2 ................................................................................................................................ 2

2. Information on direct interfaces ................................................................................................................ 4New functions and troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 5

3. Extract from the documentation ................................................................................................................ 6File operations ................................................................................................................................. 6

File ........................................................................................................................................ 6Open ............................................................................................................................. 6

Default settings ................................................................................................................................ 6Options / properties .................................................................................................................. 6

Application ...................................................................................................................... 6Model > Print to file ........................................................................................................... 7Preview .......................................................................................................................... 7Graphic > System > Navigation ........................................................................................... 7

Solid editing options .................................................................................................................. 7Drafting properties .................................................................................................................... 8

Data interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 8Direct interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 8

Options .......................................................................................................................... 8View and tags .................................................................................................................................. 8

View ...................................................................................................................................... 8View on face ................................................................................................................... 8

Edit and modify ................................................................................................................................ 9Modify .................................................................................................................................... 9

Convert to NURBS ........................................................................................................... 9Trim faces ....................................................................................................................... 9Untrim face ..................................................................................................................... 9

Points, curves and faces ................................................................................................................... 10Shapes ................................................................................................................................. 10

Cylinder ......................................................................................................................... 10Cone ............................................................................................................................ 11

Parametric modelling ....................................................................................................................... 12Convert to parametric ............................................................................................................... 17Convert to static ...................................................................................................................... 17Roll back ............................................................................................................................... 18Roll forward ............................................................................................................................ 18Deactivate ............................................................................................................................. 18Activate ................................................................................................................................. 18Emit features warnings ............................................................................................................. 19Assign variable ....................................................................................................................... 19Deassign variable .................................................................................................................... 19

Design electrodes ............................................................................................................................ 20Electrode options .................................................................................................................... 20

Document ...................................................................................................................... 20Create user defined ................................................................................................................. 20Virtual electrode ...................................................................................................................... 21Modify EDM parameters ........................................................................................................... 21

NC programming ............................................................................................................................. 22hyperMILL® ............................................................................................................................ 22

Toolpath properties .......................................................................................................... 22Print documentation ................................................................................................................. 22

Quick print ..................................................................................................................... 22Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Information for administrators ..................................................................................................... 23Environment variables ...................................................................................................... 23

hyperCAD®-S

With hyperCAD®-S, OPEN MIND has developed its own CAD system that is perfectlysuited to hyperMILL® and is designed to fully meet the requirements of CAM users.Whether users are working with meshes, faces or solids to create precise compo-nents and tools – hyperCAD®-S always provides the right answer.

Following several years of development work, Version 2020.2 includes parametricmodelling in its first expansion. A great deal of effort has been spent on new CAD in-terface technology, where the full implementation has also been fundamentally re-vised. Two additional, very interesting developments are somewhat ‘hidden’. It is nowpossible to undo the trimming only on selected sections of a trimmed face. This willcertainly lighten work preparation duties. It is also possible to create real 2D contoursfrom 3D model data. In addition to the derivation of drawings, an enhancement foranyone who programmes laser or water jet cutting or wire cutting based on 2D con-tours.

hyperCAD®-S is CAD for CAM!

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1. ReadmeThe following information refers to the hyperCAD®-S software and further products basedon hyperCAD®-S such as hyperMILL® SHOP Viewer and hyperCAD®-S Viewer.

Release 2020.2 SP1The first version of the hyperMILL® AUTOMATION Center Advanced software documenta-tion has been added. The documentation is available in PDF format.

Four functions are additionally available in the hyperMILL® SHOP Viewer : Automatic trim,Trim curve, Split curve and Extend / shorten curve

The following issues have been resolved:

• Fixed - The thumbnails of hyperMILL® SHOP Viewer are not displayed• Fixed - An incorrect result with a parallel line at the origin of the working plane.• Fixed - *.hmc file cannot be closed after Quick print .• Fixed - Crash when loading a file with many layers with long names.• Fixed - A V-sketch constraint cannot be added because the solid is in the roll back state.• Fixed - A dimensional constraint is created directly under the root.• Fixed - Features behave strangely after Undo / redo.• Fixed - Failed to delete a fillet feature (crash).• Fixed - Faulty features do not have the correct solid assigned.• Fixed - Connection problem between hyperCAD-S and hyperMILL.• Fixed - The command Points on face crashes. Memory leak when calculating tessella-

tions of point clouds.• Fixed - Crash when opening a file.• Fixed - A problem with the direction at the work plane in the hyperMILL® TOOL Builder.• Fixed - When moving and copying, the (automatic) handle direction for V-sketch curve is

incorrect.• Fixed - A V-sketch rejects existing curves when a reference circle is added.• Fixed - Too high values for the electrode label dimensioning with coordinates, if in Meas-

ure text → Measure scale in the Drafting properties the factor has been changed to great-er than 1.

Release 2020.2Check quality/Healing: Meshes can be analysed.

Curves → Section: hyperMILL® stock model can be cut.

'Dismantle model' has been removed from the software from Version 2020.2 onwards, as itcan no longer be consistently used with various processes in the product.

File → Options → Options/Properties: The default settings for the folder of the automaticbackup copy have changed. The name of the backup copies has changed. The date andtime are added. A sequential number is no longer specified.

In order to avoid confusion, the Save as function for Image file no longer uses the Alterna-tive folder option from Options / properties. The specification continues to be used for creat-ing screenshots with the keyboard shortcuts CTRL+ALT+S and CTRL+ALT+P (default set-tings).

Settingswizard.exe has been renamed as hcsettingswizard.exe to prevent ambi-guity for the hyperMILL® Settings Wizard.

There are two new CAD interface import formats: Rhinoceros and CATIA V6. Rhinoceros isalways included. CATIA V6 is included, if CATIA V5 is licensed as the interface.

hyperCAD®-S Viewer: Virtual electrode and Modify EDM parameters added.

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V-sketch: The midpoint of a line can be selected as the reference.

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2. Information on direct interfacesThe following CAD models can currently be imported and/or exported (depending on the li-cence purchased):

Product File type Up to version Import Export

Technology up to 31 De-cember 2019

Current technology

CATIA V4 *.model 4.2.4 4.2.5 x

*.exp 4.2.4 4.2.5 x

CATIA V5 *.CAT-part

6R2018 (R28) V5-6 R2020 x

*.CAT-product

6R2018 (R28) V5-6 R2020 x

*.CGR V5-6 R2020 x

CATIA V6 *.3dxml Not supported V5-6 R2020 x

PTC Creo Parametric *.prt

*.prt.*

6.0 F000 6.0 x

*.asm

*.asm.*

6.0 F000 6.0 x

PTC Creo *.xpr 6.0 6.0 x

*.xas 6.0 6.0 x

Siemens NX *.prt NXCR NX 12.0, NX 1899 x

SOLIDWORKS *.sldprt

2019 2020 x

*.sldasm

2019 2020 x

Autodesk® Inventor® *.ipt

*.iam

2019 2021 x

Rhinoceros® *.3dm Not supported 4, 5, 6 x

Parasolid *.x_t 31 32 x

*.x_b 31 32 x

JT-Open *.jt 10.2 10.3 x

IGES *.igs,*.iges

5.2, 5.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 x

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Product File type Up to version Import Export

Technology up to 31 De-cember 2019

Current technology

5.3 5.3 x

STEP *.stp,*.step

AP 203

AP 214

AP 242

AP 203 E1/E2a

AP 214b

AP 242c

x

AP 214 AP 214 x

AutoCAD *.dwg,*.dxf

2018 (AC1032) 2019 x

2013-2017 (AC1027) 2019 x

Point clouds *.pt,*.asc,*.xyz,*.txt

No version No version x

*.pt x

Polygon mesh *.stl*.stla*.stlb

No version No version x x

a(ISO 10303-203) "Configuration controlled 3D design of mechanical parts and assemblies"b(ISO 10303-214) "Core data for automotive mechanical design processes"c(ISO 10303-242) „Managed model-based 3D engineering“

New functions and troubleshooting

For all CAD interfaces, which are based on technology up to 31 Decem-ber 2019, the Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) option in File→ Open → Settings shall remain for import at the BETA developmentstage.

The font "MyriadCAD" is required in Windows for all CAD interfaces with the latest technolo-gy for using the Product and manufacturing information (PMI) .

Install the font as administrator "for all users".

The file MyriadCAD.otf is available in C:\Program Files\OPEN MIND\hyperCAD-S\26.0\bin\converters\cad interfaces\he_2020_sp1\resource\Font.

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3. Extract from the documentationInformation on new commands and additions, as an extract from the software documenta-tion:

File operationsFileOpen

Open files with different file formats.

File → Open

In Windows File Explorer, system information can be determined for hyperCAD®-S *.hmcdocuments and *.hmct templates. As such, prior to opening a document, ensure that thecorrect software version can be run.

• The Windows tool tip displays the hyperCAD®-S version and the hyperMILL® version.• The file properties in Windows show an additional ‘OPEN MIND Info’ tab, which includes

all the available information. The tab is only shown if a *.hmc document or a *.hmcttemplate is selected. If several files are selected, the tab is not shown in order to avoidany confusion.

If the document is password protected, it may not be possible to retrieve some information,for example the version.

The prerequisite is that the dynamic program library thumbnailcom.dll is registered inWindows. The registration is performed automatically during installation using the standardhyperMILL® installation kit.

Default settingsOptions / properties

Load and locally modify the defaults for the model, the model structure and thegraphical attributes of the document and the software.

File → Options → Options / properties

ApplicationAuto backup at saving reminder: If changes are being made, save a copy of the currentstate of work at regular scheduled intervals (as defined in Save reminder). The date andtime of saving are added to these copies, for example Exam-ple___2019-11-06_13-42-47.hmc.

Auto backup folder: Select a directory to save the backup copies.

Use the %temp% variable to reference the C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Temp folder. The %temp%\OPEN MIND\AutoBackup folder is offered by default.

Use previous CAD direct interfaces: This choice enables customers, who were users of ahyperCAD®-S CAD direct interface until 31 December 2019 (effective date) to continue us-ing the interface technology used to date by them.

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Search for external markups when saving/loading: Enable or disable search for externalmarkups when saving and loading *.hmc documents. If the search is deactivated, markupsneed to be manually imported. It is useful to disable the search if numerous files are locatedin the same folder and it therefore results in long waiting times when opening a document.

Model > Print to fileDetermine Entity properties for File → Quick print → To file.

Visible lines: Select the colour, layer and line width.

Visible tangent lines: Enable the display of tangent lines. Otherwise, only output real modeledges. Select the line width.

Hidden lines: Select the colour, layer and line width for hidden lines.

A B C D

A Visible lines

B Visible and hidden lines

C Visible lines and visible tangent lines

D All lines

Printing scale → Use only admitted drawing scale: Fit the size automatically into the areadefined by the page format and margin and correct the calculated scaling to a suitable val-ue listed in the ...\files\draftingsettings\drawingscales.xml file. The scaleused in the bottom left corner is added to the drawing, for example scale = 1:2.

PreviewMax. transparent entities: Determine the maximum number of entities for which transparententities are to be displayed in the preview (in the Move / copy function).

Graphic > System > NavigationAvoid highlighted entities overlap effects: Avoid visual effects on highlighted overlappingentities. Warning, this process requires considerable processing power.

Solid editing options

Influence the behaviour during direct modelling and when modifying solids.

File → Options → Solid editing options

The settings are stored in the applicationParametricProperties.xml file for para-metric modelling.

More options

Solid Enable parametric modelling: Enable or disable parametric modelling.

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Icon in the upper toolbar (state for off and on)

Drafting properties

Influence the appearance of dimensions.

File → Options → Drafting properties

General

Parameters scale: Change the scaling factor for the size of the dimension (measure, arrowhead).

Data interfacesDirect interfacesOptions

The settings are stored in an *.xml file for each interface format:

• CATIA V6 import: cadifoptcv6values.xml• Rhinoceros® import: cadifopt3dmvalues.xml

View and tagsViewView on face

Set the view to the selected face.

View → View on face

Set the view to the selected face in such a way that the face is optimally aligned. Select aface 1 .

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Edit and modifyModifyConvert to NURBS

Convert one or several curves and faces to NURBS.

Modify → Convert to NURBS

OptionsRational: Creates rational entities (NURBS: Non Uniform Rational Bezier Spline) from ana-lytical cylinder and rotational faces.

Trim faces

Trim faces at boundaries and planes. Split faces within solids using curves.

Modify → Trim faces

SelectWhen trimming by plane using the Manage direction option, the side is suggested in thepositive direction. Switch the direction of the suggested side with Invert.

By planeEntity: Select a planar entity (planar curve, planar face).

3 points: Select three points that are not collinear.

Direction + origin: Select a direction and an origin. A preview of the face will be displayedperpendicular to the direction and origin.

Untrim face

Restore the domain as an initial face or selected areas to the state they were inbefore the face was trimmed.

Modify → Untrim face

Only complementary: Create an additional face for the affected area, if the trimming of theface cannot be undone, for example, in a solid or if the face is locked.

ModeAutomatic: One of the following solutions is automatically suggested.

Intersection: The flanks are extended until they intersect or cut the edge of the domain I .

Straight: The flank ends are connected with a straight line II .

Blending: The flank ends are connected by a connecting curve, which tangentially crossesover the remaining boundary of the face. III

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I II III

Points, curves and facesShapesCylinder

Create cylinder.

Shapes → Cylinder

Create a closed cylinder at a point, in a direction, from diameter or radius and height.

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Base centrePoint: Select a point 1 .

Input modeDiameter / Radius: Interpret the value for the width of the cylinder as diameter or radius.

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Base: Enter the value for the width of the cylinder at its base 2 .

Height: Enter a value for the height of the cylinder 3 .

Specify the alignment of the cylinder 4 .

More optionsCheck collision: Check if other faces intersect. A warning is returned on the Info tab. Theaffected faces are highlighted in colour.

Solids Use the Solid option to collect the faces into a solid.

Cone

Create cone or truncated cone.

Shapes → Cone

Create a closed cone or truncated cone at a point, in a direction, from diameter or radiusand height. Enter a second diameter or radius for a truncated cone.

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Base centrePoint: Select a point 1 .

Input modeDiameter / Radius: Interpret the value for the width of the cone or truncated cone as diame-ter or radius.

Base: Enter the value for the width of the cylinder at its base 2 .

Top: Select the option to create a truncated cone. Enter the width of the truncated cone 4 .

Height: Enter a value for the height of the cylinder 3 .

Specify the alignment of the cone 5 .

More optionsCheck collision: Check if other faces intersect. A warning is returned on the Info tab. Theaffected faces are highlighted in colour.

Solids Use the Solid option to collect the faces into a solid.

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Parametric modellingSolids

In contrast to a static CAD model, with the parametric model a new parametric geometryobject is created for each function used, meaning that in addition to the mathematical de-scription the creation function, default parameters and default geometry are stored. Thenew result object can now again be the default for further actions. As such, a model tree isgenerated due to the fact that each geometry object is based on the default objects. Definethe chronological order and construction logic, in what way and in which order they influ-ence objects.

Overview of commands

Difference between direct modelling and parametric modellingThere are two basic procedures:

• Case A: Import of an existing CAD model from third party CAD softwareDirect modelling is required as a functionality, as a static CAD model is always presentfollowing the import. Changes can be made to the model during work preparation, whichdo not interfere with the ‘basic structure’ of the construction. These include inserting fil-lets, deleting fillets or pockets.Converting an imported model to a parametric model enables new features to subse-quently be created. The basic (imported) entities do however remain static. After switch-ing to parametric modelling, direct modelling can no longer be performed. A mixed situa-tion occurs. This mixed situation is supported in hyperCAD®-S.

Parametric reconstruction of removed elements

Clean up CAD model

Insert new parametric elements

Importing Static model

Direct modelling

Activate parametric modeling

Other parametric solids and features

Static solids with parametric features

Direct modelling is not possible on a parametric CAD model!

• Case B: Reconstruction of a CAD model in hyperCAD®-SIn the case of a reconstruction, the methods of parametric modelling can be worked withfrom the offset. A basic change to the construction can therefore also be subsequentlyintroduced. However, information on parameters can neither be exported nor imported. Itcan only be based within CAD software.

Limitations with direct modellingIn the case of direct modelling, there are a number of limitations which cannot be overcomebased on the methodology used. A significant limitation is that faces and edges within a sol-id, which are lost by a change, cannot be restored by a further change.

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One ‘contact’ is always required for the ‘Re-trim’ principle. A section curve must thereforealways be found. Consequently, the basic structure of the model can no longer be changedby direct modelling.

Figure 1. Limitations with direct modelling - example

Starting with parametric modellingActivate the Enable parametric modelling option in File → Options → Solid editing options. Ifparametric modelling is activated, the menu bar will be shown in orange.

The option state is not saved in the *.hmc document. The parametric feature creation andparametric functions are deactivated if the option is disabled. It is also possible to activateparameters in existing static documents. A parametric feature cannot be deleted if the op-tion is disabled. It is also not possible to perform a Roll back / Roll forward if the option isdeactivated.

Icon in the upper toolbar (state for off and on)

For each parametric modelling a V-sketch is first of all required, on whichfurther modelling steps can be based.

Changes in geometry are reported to hyperMILL®, jobs are accordingly marked (the rightlower tick becomes a question mark ).

Parametric entities and their state are marked in the model tree on the Model tab.

a deactivated feature

parametric solids and parametric features

The model has been modified in such a way that the feature cannot be updated.

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a failed feature

Roll back / roll forwardMove forwards or backwards in the model tree. This takes place automatically if an entity inthe construction history is changed with Change parameters. If the change has been com-pleted, the last state is automatically restored.

The Roll back / roll forward of the modelling step sequence in the modelstructure is not Undo / Redo. The sequence is also saved in *.hmc, forexample.

Figure 2. Roll back and roll forward in comparison to the procedure for direct modelling

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A Automatic Roll back and Roll forward during parametric modelling:

A Roll back is automatically executed up to the point when the selected entity was created. After the large radius is changed, allof the following steps are re-applied.

B Procedure for direct modelling:

First of all, all the fillets of the two edges need to be removed before the large radius can then be changed by direct modelling.The fillet steps must then be executed once again.

Always model fillets at the end! Firstly create the large fillets, then thesmall fillets.

If necessary, the Roll back and Roll forwardfunctions can be used to manually return to acertain point in the model tree in order to determine the state of the affected entity at thistime or to export this state. Whereby the subsequent modelling steps are discarded.

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Further information

Figure 3. Influencing the shape of a solid by changing the angle value - example

Interaction of V-sketch and feature to parametrically model a solid based on the rotational slot feature example, which is usedfor ‘cutting’.

Figure 4. Removing static entities by adding a parametric feature - example

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1 A hole which is present as a cylinder entity should be removed from a static solid.

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2 Convert solid to parametric.

3 Create a contour line around the cylinder entity.

4 Convert this contour line to a V-sketch.

5 For example, call the Linear protrusion function, select the V-sketch and the top face of the solid. Enter a height, which cor-responds to the height of the solid.

6 The cylinder entity is removed and replaced by a feature, which does not occur in the model geometry in the graphic area.

The settings are saved in the file .../hyperCAD-S/files/factorysettings/appli-cationParametricProperties.xml to globally activate parametric modelling in com-pany-wide default settings.

Convert to parametric

Change the status of entities from static to parametric.

Context menu → Convert to parametric

Solids

Change the status of solids from static to parametric so that parametric features can beadded. A mixed model is created. Static features are lost and converted to faces.

Select entities.

In the model tree, a parametric entity is marked with .

Direct modelling

Parametric solids and features

pure geometry

Crossover

pure geometry

pure geometrySolids with static features

Features are restored automatically.

Parametric modellingStatic modelling

Solids with static features

Features get lost.

Convert to static

Remove information on parameters of the selected entities.

Context menu → Convert to static

Solids

Remove information on parameters of the selected entities. Select entities. Features areautomatically restored as static features.

Direct modelling

Parametric solids and features

pure geometry

Crossover

pure geometry

pure geometry Solids with static features

Features are restored automatically.

Parametric modelling Static modelling

Solids with static features

Features get lost.

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Roll back

Roll back all entities up to selected entity.

Context menu → Roll back

Solids

If necessary, the Roll back functions can be used to manually return to a certain point in themodel tree in order to determine the state of the affected entity at this time or to export thisstate.

Select the entity.

Roll forward

Roll forward all entities up to selected entity.

Context menu → Roll forward

Solids

If necessary, the Roll back functions can be used to manually return to a certain point in themodel tree in order to determine the state of the affected entity at this time or to export thisstate.

In roll back state, perform a roll forward up to the entity marked in the model tree.

Select the entity in the model tree.

Deactivate

Deactivate features.

Context menu → Deactivate

Solids

Select features to be deactivated. Mirror entities and patterns, which are affected by the de-activation of features, are shown as a preview.

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Deactivated features are marked in the model tree with . The parametric model is adjus-ted.

Activate

Reactivate selected deactivated features.

Context menu → Activate

Solids

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Select deactivated feature in model tree. Deactivated features are marked in the model treewith . The parametric model is adjusted.

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Emit features warnings

Emit failed features warnings

Context menu → Emit features warnings

Solids

Emit warnings with additional information about failed features during the parametric model-ling. To do so, select the failed feature in the model tree and call this function in the con-text menu. On the Info tab, information on the warning type is shown.

Assign variable

Assign Boolean tag to a feature.

Context menu → Assign variable

Solids

Assign Boolean tag to a feature in order to deactivate or activate features in a controlledmanner via the parameter table. Assignment is possible for parametric models in the con-text menu if a feature is selected. The functionality is similar to the Activate / Deactivatefunctions - which are interactive there.

A feature with a variable is marked with in the model tree.

SelectEntities: Select features within parametric solids. The number of selected entities is dis-played.

In the drop-down menu, select the variable to be assigned. If a variable is not offered, aBoolean tag has not yet been defined in the parameter list of the document.

Deassign variable

No longer assign a variable to a parametric feature.

Context menu → Deassign variable

Solids

SelectEntities: Select features within parametric solids, to which a Boolean tag is assigned. Thenumber of selected entities is displayed.

In the drop-down menu, select the variable to be no longer assigned.

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Deassign all: All variables assigned to the selected feature are no longer assigned.

Design electrodes

If changes are made to the geometry of an electrode after it has beencreated, this can lead to incorrect TAG values and must be checked andcorrected accordingly.

Electrode options

Select default settings for electrodes.

File → Options → Electrode options

Electrode

DocumentFor Creation date and Modification date, variables can be entered as wildcard charactersfor the date and time.

Variables for date and time

The following variables can be entered as wildcard characters.

%date% Enter the current date automatically based on the date of the local operat-ing system and write in short format, for example 10/04/2008.

%shortdate% The date is formatted in the same way for %date%.%longdate% Enter the current date automatically based on the date of the local operat-

ing system and write in long format, for example Thursday, April 10, 2008.%time% Enter the current time automatically based on the time of the local operat-

ing system and write in short format, for example 06:30.%shorttime% The time is formatted in the same way for %time%.%longtime% Enter the current time automatically based on the time of the local operat-

ing system and write in short format, for example 06:30:00.

When creating the electrode, they are replaced by applicable information, for example, en-ter the corresponding date and, if required, the corresponding time in the electrode TAGsT_CREATION_DATE and T_MODIFICATION_DATE.

Create user defined

Extend existing electrode geometry to create a complete electrode.

Electrodes → Create user defined

Electrode

Raw material shapeCuboid: Use cuboid raw material.

Cylinder: Use round raw material.

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Virtual electrode

Create virtual electrodes from a master electrode

Electrode → Virtual electrode

Electrode

Virtual electrodes

Table 1. Information and options for managing virtual electrodes

Column Purpose

Status Delete: Delete the virtual electrode. Display temporarily changes tored IV .

IIIVI

Modify EDM parameters

Modify EDM parameters.

Electrodes → Modify EDM parameters

Electrode

Change electrode properties for document, eroding process and eroding machine. Changeinformation, which is not assigned to an electrode.

ModeElectrode: Select an electrode. The electrode name is shown.

Document: Change information for the title block of the summary, which is not assigned toan electrode. To do so, enable the option.

This information is automatically added to a report and when printing electrodes.

Electrode descriptionChange the description for the electrode.

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AttributesDepending on the selected mode, change attributes of the selected electrode or document.

For Creation date and Modification date, variables can be entered as wildcard charactersfor the date and time.

Variables for date and time

The following variables can be entered as wildcard characters.

%date% Enter the current date automatically based on the date of the local operat-ing system and write in short format, for example 10/04/2008.

%shortdate% The date is formatted in the same way for %date%.%longdate% Enter the current date automatically based on the date of the local operat-

ing system and write in long format, for example Thursday, April 10, 2008.%time% Enter the current time automatically based on the time of the local operat-

ing system and write in short format, for example 06:30.%shorttime% The time is formatted in the same way for %time%.%longtime% Enter the current time automatically based on the time of the local operat-

ing system and write in short format, for example 06:30:00.

NC programminghyperMILL®

Toolpath properties

Analyse toolpaths.

hyperMILL → Toolpath properties

Values

SelectAnalyse the toolpath points or the movement between toolpath points. The analysis can becarried out for different parts within one or between two different toolpaths. Measure distan-ces between toolpath points, toolplath movements, points, curves and faces.

Click on a toolpath point to select between two such points for a toolpath movement.

Info: Select a part (toolpath point or movement). Use the arrow buttons to go to the next orprevious toolpath part.

Measure: Optionally select a second part or an entity.

Analysis result.The analysis results are listed according to the selected parts and entities.

Print documentationQuick print

Print using pre-specified layouts or save 2D contours.

File → Quick print

To fileCalculate 2D contours for a selected layout and save as *.hmc document. Workplanes aresaved as lines with arrow head.

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*.hmc: Select a folder in the file dialogue and enter a file name.

Hidden lines: Show and output face boundaries or solid edges, which are hidden by otherentities.

The folder and the file name are shown.

To fit the 2D contours into a drawing frame, they are scaled, if necessary.The scale used in the bottom left corner is added to the drawing, for ex-ample scale = 1:2.

This scale value can be shown for the tooltip of the group of the respec-tive derived drawing view using the Scale of 2D view TAG. The scale val-ue is automatically calculated for subsequent dimensioning. Dimensionvalues are applied as for the original size.

*.hmc

Text (Drafting → Text) is only output, if

• the text is in the corresponding view and• the Text always parallel to view option in the File → Options → Drafting properties → Gen-

eral function is deactivated.

AppendixInformation for administratorsEnvironment variables

QT_AUTO_SCREEN_SCALE_FACTORActivate support for high DPI values of a monitor.

With environment variables QT_AUTO_SCREEN_SCALE_FACTOR = 1, activate the auto-matic scaling based on the pixel density of the monitor. The size of fonts is not changed inthe point, as the point is a physical unit of measure.

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