CIMCO PDM User Guide
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1. Template Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name File Copy x Existing File Name x Default Path Default Values OK The NC Files dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 42 File Name Machine Lists the machines stored in the database Select a machine from the list to edit its NC files set up Use Level Settings Use the same settings as are stored under Level Settings File Handling see this dialog File Name Prefix In this field you enter the prefix to the file name Digits The number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Note This function is used for the generation of file names and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Extension The file name extension you want to be default Increment The number with which you want each new file name as generated using the number of digits specified under Digits to be higher than the preceding file name An increment value of 5 would cause the file names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Increment Enter the next number to be generated File Template Template The template directory for this machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco2. PDM Server Port 62 Port 62 Predefined Fields 27 Preview Picture Size 14 Program Format 43 CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com Program Overview 6 Real Path 37 45 59 Remember Password 12 Remove Trigger 49 Restore 9 Search Fields 15 Search panel 10 Select All 54 Send 9 Send Directory 52 Send E mail 32 send emails 31 Server Port 62 Show CAM Preview 13 Show Columns 63 Show File Extensions 13 Show File Type 13 Source Field 30 Source Level 30 Start Trigger 48 Status 16 32 Status Available 32 Status Configuration 31 Status Following 32 Status Group 32 Status Name 32 Steps 23 Sub levels 20 Temp Directory 59 Template 39 41 Tool Data 45 Tool List 45 49 Tool List Extensions 49 Tool List Template 45 Tool Trigger 51 toolbars 6 Transfer 51 Transfer Settings 51 Trigger 44 48 49 51 Unlock 9 Use CIMCO PDM 52 Use Level Settings 41 Use Windows Login Name 13 user access 52 User Groups 52 53 57 User Info 55 User Rights 54 Users 53 55 Values 28 30 WPD 52 WPD Folder 52 CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 68
3. inserted Activate Trigger Check this box to activate the trigger specified in Start Trigger End Trigger in the below sub section Associated Files In this dialog you define where the associated files and their templates are placed F Client Configuration Level Settings e e Machines Associated Files Directories Maschine CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format Directory Other files ciated Files 5 Other Files C CIMCO SAMPLEDB MACHINEGROUP OTHER Da Auto Import Directory Tool Data Advanced C CIMCO SAMPLEDB MACHINEGROUPS TOOL Transfer 7 Tool List Template User Groups m H Database Configuration C Cimco SampleDBT emplates T oc ba Associated Files Directory Memo Data C CIMCO SAMPLE DB MACHINEGROUP MEMO Memo Template C Cimco S ampleDB T emplates Memo txt Real path Default Values OK The Associated Files dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 46 Associated Files Machine Alist of the machine groups stored in the database Select amachine group to specify the corresponding directories Directory Other Files Default value is SMACHINENAME OTHER Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Directory Tool Data Default value is SMACHINENAME TOOL La Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Tool List Template The template directory for this machine Click on the folder icon to sp
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5. Fields Database fields can be used to set up user defined database fields for the selected level Client Configuration Userdefined fields Level Settings Database Fields K SCC Sail File Handling level Poect El Applications Predefined Fields r Database Fields Level Sync e Status Configuration Mecel 1 Description TA je Machines Testfield 2 R Drawingnumber Textfield 7 7 User Groups 8 S Database Configuration FOE ER Locked IR ER Textfield 4 ja Textfield 9 fa E Textfield5 5 Textfield 10 op B fo The Database Fields User defined fields dialog Level Level Select level from the list Database Fields Database Fields CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 23 Enter field names in database fields OK Click OK to accept settings Level File Handling For all levels that contain a file you can configure how the filename should be generated assign a default file template and define the standard behaviour when the file is added Level Settings Database Fields psi Level v Applications Predefined Fields File Name Level Sync Extension Steps Status Configuration fa 24 Machines Next Number User Groups KS Database Configuration File Template Default Template Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name File Copy Orginal File Name v Defau
6. If you do not have a keyfile please contact your local reseller or CIMCO Integration directly CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 7 When you run CIMCO PDM you will be presented with the following screen The upper part contains the Database toolbar and menus and the lower part contains a blank area reserved for the PDM Explorer E Database 7 Help CIMCO PDM v6 0 KK Explorer Database 0 7 Notioggedin DEMO NOTFORRESALE MCO integr 1 Click on Explorer in the Database toolbar 2 Logon as ADMIN and leave the password field empty If logon was successful you will see the following screen and can start using CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 8 Database Help CIMCO PDM v6 0 Explorer Add Logoff next Database S Search Projekt Customer Machinegroup Status Version Changed name customer Customer Part CAD Datei CAM Datei NC Datei Level Associated Files Log Andere Datei Delete Search advanced Search DEMO NOT FOR RESALE CIMCO Integr Program Overview In CIMCO PDM the screen is divided into two areas containing the Menus and toolbars and the Explorer The topmost area contains the menus and toolbars These are dynamic and change depending on what is selected in the Explorer The large area underneath contains the Explorer with its Search panel left Explorer View top right
7. Option T CAM Level N Tool List Transfer IT is File I NC Level 7 Customer User Groups I Machine Group Sub program User Defined Level Configuration Level Configuration Allowed Sub levels Available Levels Users n i Level Director 5 z 5 Database Configuration y Prefer Machine Directories Database Server Show Columns ROOTS LEVELNAME Search Order y use Machine Settings Delete Add Default Value OK The Level Settings Level Configuration dialog Level Configuration Level From the list select the level to be configured Caption Write edit the name of the level Icon CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 21 Click on the icon to select a new one from file Icon Static Icon Dynamic Toggles if the icon is allowed to move change shape style form position or colour Allowed Sub levels The sub levels assigned to this level as selected from Available levels The pool of levels that have not already been selected for the Allowed Sub levels group Level Description Select parent level and level type Level Directory Here is default entered the variables for Root and Levelname but an L absolute placement can be browsed by clicking the Folder icon EI or you can check Prefer Machine Directories which will use the directories configured in the machine configuration CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 22 Database
8. Qs A a Explorer Logoff Database The Database Toolbar Note To be able to configure the database you must have access to the PC where the PDM Client is installed as well as administrator access to the database Now in the dialog tree in the left window of the appearing dialog click the dialog you want to view edit Expand the dialog tree as needed by clicking CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 13 Client Configuration The PDM Client is the interface to the database Level Settings Client Configuration Client Configuration Machines User Groups 4 Path Relative to Main Directory Database Configuration Remember Password IV Open Information on Double click I Create Backup Before Open Create Backup Before Delete Iw Open PDM Explorer on Start up 7 Show File Extensions Show Filetype IV Show CAM Preview 7 Use Windows Login Name 7 Start maximized CAD CAM Setting Missler TopSolidCam D Max Seach Results Auto Log off Time 20 10 Language Preview Picture Size English 280 Default Values OK The Client Configuration dialog Client Configuration Path Relative to Main Directory Check this box to specify the path to be relative to the main directory Remember Password Check this box to log on automatically Note This option will deactivate automatic log off CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 14 Open Information
9. boxes in this list to allow the highlighted user group user rights within the corresponding machine group Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 56 Users Here is where you enter users and user data and give users access by registering them with the appropriate user groups LevelSetings Level Settinas User Configuration E User Info Machines User Groups A User a Name Email ADMIN Database Configuration ALICE Alice BOB Bob SMITH John Smith User Groups Administrators C Users The Users dialog User Info Here is listed the registered users and their details Edit Click this button to edit the highlighted user The Edit User dialog will appear CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 57 Username KYLE Firstname e Lastname Password a Confirm Password The Edit User dialog Delete Deletes the highlighted user Add Click this button to add a user The Append User dialog will appear CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 58 Username I Firstname Lastname Password eg Confirm Password The Append User dialog Fill in the fields as needed User Groups Check the box es of the user group s the access rights of which you want the highlighted user
10. com 43 Default Settings Default File Action Select from the list what should happen to CAM files when stored in the database Default File Name Select from the list how CAM files should be named when stored in the database Default Path The default path from which files should be opened Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 44 Program Format In this dialog you define how the names of NC files and their templates are handled ee Level Settings g Field Configuration Machines Directories Machine CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Insert After Program format Associated Files Other Files Auto Impart Database Field Advanced D I Activate Trigger Transfer User Groups Start Trigger End Trigger Database Configuration Default Values OK The Program Format dialog Field Configuration Machine Lists the machines stored in the database Select a machine from the list to edit its NC files set up Insert after The line in the NC file after which the contents of the selected database field should be inserted CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 45 Database Field Select from the list the database field the contents of which should be
11. extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Note This function is used for the generation of file names and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Default Settings Move File Check this box to move files to the designated directory instead of copying them there Default File Action Select from the list what should happen to other files when stored in the database Default Path The default path to which files should be stored Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 49 Auto Import This dialog describes how to set up the auto import of NC files Client Configuration Level Settings z Machines File Name Directories Machine CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format Start Trigger End Trigger Import Delay Associated Files 0 Other Files Allowed Extensions Auto Import III I Remove Trigger Advanced Transfer I Generate Tool List User Groups Database Configuration Auto Import Tool List Extensions gt Field Name The Auto Import dialog File Name Machine A list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group t
12. g your CNC program CIMCO PDM has a lot more to offer than what has been outlined above Its flexible and highly configurable nature makes it adaptable to any existing setup or workflow CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 6 Installation and first run Under the hood CIMCO PDM utilizes the powerful CIMCO NC Base Database Server and CIMCO PDM Server as an intermediate layer for handling the communication between CIMCO PDM and the NC Base Database Server CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM Server CIMCO Database Server In order to get CIMCO PDM up and running you need to install both CIMCO PDM and CIMCO Database Server Both are available for download at www cimco com but require a valid activation keyfile to run CIMCO Database Server is installed as part of CIMCO Software Version 6 Once you have completed installation and activation of CIMCO PDM and CIMCO NC Base Database Server you need to start both the NC Base Database Server and CIMCO PDM Server It is important you do this in the right order as described below Note In Windows 7 and Vista you need to right click and select Run as Administrator 1 Navigate to folder CIMCO then to folder NCBase6 Run NCBaseServer and click the Start button to start the server 2 Navigate to folder CIMCO then to folder PDM6 Run PDMSetup and click Start Server 3 In folder PDM6 run CIMCO PDM The first time you run the above you will be prompted for an activation keyfile
13. iced r Tool Trigger Transfer User Groups gg Database Configuration u The Advanced dialog Machine A list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group to specify its advanced settings CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 52 Comment Insert the start end trigger for machine specific comments Tool Trigger Insert the tool trigger Transfer Transfer Settings F Client Configuration q Transfer Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format Use CIMCO PDM Delete After Associated Files I Create WPD Folder Never v Other Files Auto Import Machine Send Direcctory Advanced e User Groups 2 Database Configuration The Transfer dialog Machine A list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group to specify its transfer settings CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 53 Use CIMCO PDM Use CIMCO PDM to send files to the machine Create WPD Folder Create aWPD Folder for Siemens controllers Delete After Clear the send directory after selected time Send Directory Specify the path of the send directory User Groups This is where you set up user access The definition of multiple users with different access rights has some advantages 1 The number of individuals that can change settings in CIMCO PDM is limi
14. is tied to a DNC interface Directly from the control you can then store NC programs in the database as well as request them only possible with the DNC Max functions Auto Receive and Remote Request Database Configuration eae Directories Level Settings Machines Machines Directories Machine Cy Data Directory LAM Files Cy Fanuc om CANC DATA FANUC OM NC Files Other Files CANC DATA HAAS Auto Import Advanced Transfer User Groups Database Configuration The Machines dialog Machines A list of the machines stored in the database CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 36 Machine The name of the machine group Data Directory Shows the path of the Data Directory Delete Click this button to delete the machine group highlighted in the list Add Click this button to add a machine group to the list The following dialog appears Machine p Template Mazak Cancel Add The Add New Machine dialog Give the machine group an indicative name and complete by clicking Add The Add New Machine dialog will disappear and your new machine group is added to the Machines dialog OK Click OK to confirm the new Machines set up and close the Database Configuration dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 37 Directories In this dialog you define the environment variables for storing CAM NC and other file
15. it Default Values Click this button to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 28 Predefined Fields Once a database field is set up predefined values can be configured Client Configuration Level Settings i Database Fields File Handling Applications Predefined Fields Level Syne Status Configuration Machines User Groups Database Configuration Level Level Predefined Fields Level Level Field Values Value The Predefined Fields dialog Select level from list Field Select field from list CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 29 values Value Select predefined value or write a new one in the bottom field enter by clicking on the check mark button dl Default Values Click this button to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 30 Level Sync If there are two or more database fields with the same meaning in different levels these can be synchronised to avoid unnecessary manual entries Client Configuration Level Settings Database Fields Level File Handling Applications Level Predefined Fields Level S ie Ae Ea Status Configuration Fi source Level Source Field Machines User Groups Database Con
16. managing CAM files and related production documents It is highly customizable and can be configured exactly to match your existing production workflow With CIMCO PDM you get all the functionality you would expect from a modern information management system and then some It allows you to gather structure and centralize your production documents Transfer production documents e g setup sheets tool lists pictures and other essential information directly to the shop floor Manage permissions for users and groups and centralize the backup and recovery of documents from previous versions Structuring production documents in CIMCO PDM works similar to how you structure files in e g Microsoft Windows with folders and sub folders CIMCO PDM however allows you to specify exactly what types of files can be added to your folders and who has permission to do so This ensures that your files will always be placed in the right folders in your structure CIMCO PDM however works with the concept of levels instead of folders Levels can contain sub levels and production documents can be associated with levels in several ways such as physically copying or simply linking to documents in their existing location on a hard disk or network share You can associate all types of production documents to a level such as images tool lists setup sheets inspection notes etc or create them automatically by letting CIMCO PDM analyze the data contained in e
17. or its retailer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair of correction and any incidental or consequential damages In no event will CIMCO Integration be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software even if CIMCO Integration has been advised of the possibility of such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 2 incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 3 Notice The accompanying software is confidential and proprietary to CIMCO Integration No use or disclosure is permitted other than as expressly set forth by written license with CIMCO Integration Copyright c 2011 CIMCO Integration All rights reserved THIS SOFTWARE CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TRADE SECRETS OF CIMCO INTEGRATION USE DISCLOSURE OR REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CIMCO INTEGRATION The CIMCO Logo is a trademark of CIMCO Integration Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Contacting CIMCO Integration Address CIMCO Integration I S Vermundsgade 38A 3 2100 Copenhagen Denmark Phone 45 4585
18. to have User groups are edited under the parent dialog User Groups Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 59 Database Configuration In this dialog you define the environment variables for storing and handling the database and its files Client Configuration Database Configuration Level Settings Machines Directories User Groups Main Directory ROOT guration CANC DATA E Database Server Backup Directory SBACKUP Show Columns SROOTIBACKUP Temp Directory TEMP SROOTITEMP Real Path Max Backups 0 Optionen 7 Delete Files in NC Base 7 Allow Multiple Links for Main Programs 7 Allow Multiple Links for sub Programs Directories Main Directory The start directory for storing the database The SROOT variable will take the value entered here All other variables for database directories are default defined in relation to the SROOT variable CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 60 Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Backup Directory This is where backups of the database are placed Default value is S ROOT BACKUP Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Temp Directory The working directory of the database Default value is SROOT TEMP Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Real Path Whe
19. up a dialog with the information and database fields for that level Double clicking a document opens itin an external program e g NC programs open in CIMCO Edit while CAD files open in Mastercam this is completely configurable Right clicking a document in the Explorer View brings up a contextual menu with relevant functions for that document Many of the functions in the contextual menu have already been explained above Database Preview The Database Preview is positioned in the bottom right side of the Explorer It provides a dynamic preview of the selected level or document in the Explorer View The amount of information depends on the selected level or document in the Explorer View The left side of the Database Preview shows the related database fields and information The right side shows a preview of the contents of the selected document It also provides an overview of the documents associated with the selected document documents in sub levels Finally it provides a Log with history tracking of changes to the particular document CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 12 The Database Configuration All dialogs in the Database Configuration are accessed as follows To launch the Database Configuration dialog either click on the CIMCO Icon to open the Shortcut Window and then on the Database Configuration Icon P F or directly click the small Dialog Launch Icon the Database Toolbar in the lower right corner of
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21. Enable Transfer Limit 32 End Trigger 49 environment variables 58 Explorer 8 10 Explorer view 10 Ext Level 18 Extension 23 39 41 Extensions 49 External Applications 17 Field Configuration 43 Field Name 49 63 File Name 38 41 46 48 File Name Prefix 23 38 41 46 File Template 23 39 41 Find next 8 Generate 49 Generate Tool List 49 Global Search Fields 15 Group Name 53 Icon Dynamic 20 Icon Static 20 Import 48 Import Delay 49 Increment 41 Info 8 Insert after 43 Installation 4 Language 14 Level 19 21 25 27 29 31 Level Configuration 19 Level Description 20 Level Directory 20 Level File Handling 22 Level Search Fields 16 Level Settings 19 Level Specific Applications 18 Level Sync 29 Links 59 Lock 9 Logoff 8 Machine 38 41 43 45 46 48 50 51 Machine Directory 36 Machine Group 16 Machines 34 Main and Backup Directories 36 Main Directory 58 Max Backups 59 Max Search Results 13 Memo Data 45 Memo Template 45 Menus 6 Move 49 Move File 47 Multiple Links 59 NC File Lock 32 NC File Unlock 32 NC Files 40 NC Files Directory 37 NC Base Server Name 62 NC Base Server Port 62 NC Base Status 32 Next Number 23 41 Open Information on Double Click 13 Open PDM Explorer on Start up 13 Options 59 Other Files 46 Other Files Directory 37 Path Relative to Main Directory 12 PDM Server 62
22. Machine Settings 50 Allow Multiple Links for Main Programs 59 Allow Multiple Links for Sub Programs 59 Allowed Extensions 49 Allowed Groups 54 Allowed Sub levels 20 Append User 56 Application 18 Applications 25 Associated Files 44 Auto Import 48 Auto Logoff Time 13 Available levels 20 Backup 9 Backup Directory 37 59 CAD CAM Setting 13 CAM Files 38 CAM Files Directory 37 Caption 19 CIMCO PDM Server 62 Client Configuration 12 Comment 51 Configuration 1 1 Contents 2 Copy 8 Index Create a Backup Before Delete 13 Create Backup Before Open 13 Create Datafile 26 Create WPD Folder 52 Customer 15 Data Directory 35 Database Configuration 1 1 58 Database Field 44 Database Fields 21 63 Database Preview 10 Database Server 61 Datafile Template 26 Default Application on Double Click 25 Default File Action 24 39 42 47 Default File Name 24 39 42 Default Path 24 39 42 47 Default Settings 24 39 42 47 Default Template 23 Default Values 14 24 26 28 30 37 39 42 45 47 Delay 49 Delete 9 Delete After 52 Delete files in NC Base 59 Deselect All 54 Dest Field 30 Destination Directory 26 Dialog Launch Icon 11 Digits 23 39 41 47 Directories 36 58 Directory Memo Data 45 Directory Other Files 45 Directory Tool Data 45 Disable Transfer Limit 32 CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com Edit User 55
23. and Database Preview bottom right Menus and toolbars CIMCO PDM Icon Clicking this opens a small window with a shortcut to the Explorer and Database Configuration Database and Help top menu Positioned at the very top of the screen the Database and Help menus provide easy access to adding new projects managing customers accessing the Online Help and the About dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 9 Explorer za Add Info Copy Explorer By clicking the Explorer icon you can logon to the Explorer In the Logon dialog you first select the user you want to logon with and then supply the correct password The Explorer will open once logon is successful Add By clicking the Add icon you can add a new root level entry to the Explorer View By default the root level entry is called Project but this can easily be re configured if you have different naming requirements Clicking Add by default brings up the Project dialog where Project name Customer and Status is entered In the Database Configuration under Level Se1ngs you can add more database fields if needed and these will show in the Project dialog as well Logoff Clicking the Logoff icon closes the Explorer and logs off the user Find next If a search using the Search panel results in more than one result the Find next icon will show the next result in the Explorer View That way you can eas
24. cted level or document for editing by other users Delete Clicking the Delete icon deletes the selected level or document and everything associated with it CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 11 Explorer Search panel The Search panel is positioned in the left side of the Explorer Fill out any or all of the fields available and click the Search button The search results will show in the Explorer View and you can navigate through them using the Find next icon in the toolbar Click the Delete button to clear all the search fields The available search fields can be customized in the Database Configuration dialog The Advanced Search checkbox at the bottom shows the date fields for searching by dates or time periods Explorer view The Explorer View is positioned in the top right side of the Explorer The first column in the Explorer View shows your root level entries By default these are called Projects and can be expanded by clicking the small icon next to a project name This reveals any sub level documents and these can again have sub level documents beneath them There is no limit as to how many levels can exist The Explorer View also contains a number of additional columns with details for the documents in the first column e g Customer name Machine group and Status The columns shown can be configured in the Database Configuration dialog Double clicking a level in the Explorer View brings
25. ecify a directory Directory Memo Data Default value is SMACHINENAME MEMO La Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Memo Template The template directory for this machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Real Path When the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fields Real Path shows which actual path the variable refers to Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all the directory fields OK Click OK to confirm the Directories values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 47 Other Files In this dialog you define how other files are named and handled F Client Configuration Other Files Level Settings n Machines File Name Directories Machine CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format File Name Prefix Associated Files Auto Import 4 7 Advanced Default Settings Transfer I Move File User Groups Database Configuration Default Path Default Values The Other Files dialog File Name Machine A list of the machine groups stored in the database You specify Other Files for the machine group selected here File Name Prefix In this field you enter the prefix to the file name CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 48 Digits The number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and
26. figuration Level Sync Dest Field Oe x dl Source Level Source Field The Level Sync dialog Level Level Select level from list This is the destination level for the selections made below CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 31 Values Select from lists to enter the values for Destination Field Source Level and Source Field respectively Dest Field Select destination field Source Level Select source level Source Field Select source field Enter selections by clicking on the check mark button dl Default Values Click this button to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 32 Status Configuration For every single level an unlimited count of status can be set up each containing actions like locking NC files or set a transfer limit It is also possible to send emails when a status changes Client Configuration Level Settings Database Fields File Handling Level Applications z Predefined Fields Level Sync Status Group Status Configuration Machines User Groups Database Configuration Level Status Status Configuration Status z Status Name pm oo o Status Following Status Available l BI NC File Lock NC Base Status 7 NC File Unlock zi Send E Mail 7 Enable T
27. fix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Note This function is used for the generation of file names and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Extension The file name extension you want to be default File Template Template The template directory for this machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Default Settings Default File Action Select from the list what should happen to CAM files when stored in the database Default File Name Select from the list how CAM files should be named when stored in the database Default Path The default path from which files should be opened Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 41 OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog NC Files In this dialog you define how the names of NC files and their templates are handled on Level Settings NC HE File Name J Machines i Directories Machine CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format Use Level Settings Associated Files 2 3 D h Other Files File Name Prefix Extension Increment Auto Import Advanced Next Number Increment Transfer roa User Groups Database Configuration File Template
28. ftware described in this document may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license The purchaser may make one copy of the software for a backup but no part of this user manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without prior written permission from CIMCO Integration TERMS OF USE FOR Software CIMCO PDM Version 1 x x Date September 2011 Copyright c 2011 by CIMCO Integration Notice CIMCO Integration reserves the right to make changes to the CIMCO PDM Software at any time and without notice Software License You have the right to use the number of licenses of the enclosed program which you have bought from CIMCO Integration You may not distribute copies of the program or related documentation to any persons or companies You may not modify the program or related documentation without the prior written consent of CIMCO Integration Disclaimer of all Warranties and Liability CIMCO Integration makes no warranties either express or implied with respect to the software its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The entire risk as to its quality and performance is with the buyer Should the CIMCO PDM software prove defective following its purchase the buyer and not CIMCO Integration its distributor
29. ily move through your search results Info Clicking the Info icon brings up a dialog with the information and database fields for the level or document selected in the Explorer View This can also be achieved by double clicking a level in the Explorer View You can change the information if needed and save close the information by clicking the OK button Copy Clicking the Copy icon makes a copy of the level or document selected in the Explorer View Insert the copy by right clicking the level in the Explorer View to which it should be inserted and click Insert CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 10 y Backup w Restore gm Send en Lock f Unlock CH Delete Backup Clicking the Backup icon makes a backup of the selected level and its sub levels in the Explorer View Verify that the backup has been performed by clicking the Restore icon This brings up the Restore dialog with a list of the backups Restore Clicking the Restore icon opens the Restore dialog This shows the backups that have been created for the selected level in the Explorer View Select the backup you wish to restore and click Restore Send Clicking the Send icon transfers the selected document in the Explorer View to a predefined machine Machines can be configured in the Database Configuration dialog Lock Unlock Clicking the Lock or Unlock icon locks unlocks the sele
30. ines the width of the pictures pre viewed from levels Default Values Click this button to return to default values OK Click OK to accept settings CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 16 Search Fields This dialog is where you customize your Search Panel to show the search fields you want to use In the dialog the search fields have been divided into two groups Global and Level All refer to what is shown in the Explorer View depending on your Explorer View settings Database Configuratio es E Client Configuration Searchiiohle Searchfields External Applications Global Searchfields E Level Settings E Customer Maa P Manero Database Fields File Handling 2 Applications Level Searchfields Vordefinierte Felder Level Levelspnc Status Configuration v Project Machines Description 5 Drawingnumber Directories Locked CAM Files NC Files Programm Format Associated Files Other Files Auto Import Advanced Transfer E User Groups Users B Database Configuration Database Server Show Columns SIS Default Values OK The Search Fields dialog Global Search Fields Customer Check this field to activate the Customer search field in the Explorer Search Panel CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 17 Status Check this field to activate the Status search field in the Explorer Search Panel Machine Group Check this field to activate the Machine Gro
31. ions Default Values OK The External Applications dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 19 External Applications Application 1 2 and 3 Enables easy start of up to 3 external applications from inside CIMCO PDM s menu Enter path or browse for the executable file of the preferred application An icon of the application will be placed in the toolbar section next time you run CIMCO PDM Level Specific Applications Applications 1 through 6 Enter path or browse for the executable file of the preferred application Ext Level In the first field type your name for the application In the second field type which file extensions are allowed to be opened using the specified application nc txt jpg From the list in the third field select at which levels the application can be executed CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 20 Level Settings This dialog is where you define levels their names icons how they are related and where they are found Client Configuration Search Fields Extemal Applications eg ei Database Fields Ge File Handling Caption PP Applications Predefined Fields Icon Icon static Icon dynamic Level Sync Status Configuration Machines Project Directories LE det CAM Files NC Files el Program format Associated Files Other Files Auto Import IV ROOT Level CAD Level 7 Other Level Order Advanced 7 DNC
32. lder icon to specify a directory Default Values Click this button to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 26 Applications For every level that contains a file a default application can be set up that is used to open the file on double click en Configuration Default Application on Double Click Level Settings Cer Database Fields eve File Handling Level v Predefined Fields Default Application on Double Click Level Sync Application Status Configuration Machines User Groups Datafile template Create Datafile Database Configuration Destination Directory Ir BR The Applications Default Application on Double Click dialog Level Level Select the level file name from the list Default Application on Double Click Application CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 27 Enter the path of the preferred application or click on the folder icon to browse for it Create Datafile Check this box to automatically have a datafile created Datafile Template When Create Datafile is checked in this field enter the path of the La preferred template or click on the folder icon EI to browse for it Destination Directory When Create Datafile is checked in this field enter the path of the LI destination directory or click on the folder icon EI to browse for
33. lt Open Path The Level File Handling dialog Level CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 24 Level Select the level file name from the list File Name File Name Prefix In this field you enter the prefix to the file name Digits The number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Note This function is used for the generation of file names and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Extension The file name extension you want to be default Steps The number with which you want each new file name as generated using the number of digits specified under Digits to be higher than the preceding file name An increment value of 5 would cause the file names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Enter the next number to be generated File Template Default Template The template directory for this machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Default Settings CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 25 Default File Action Select from the list what should happen to Level files when stored in the database Default File Name Select from the list how Level files should be named when stored in the database Default Path The default path from which files should be opened Click on the fo
34. n the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fields Real Path shows which actual path the variable refers to Max Backups The maximum number of backups you want CIMCO PDM to store in the backup directory Options Delete files in NC Base Check this box to also delete the NC files in CIMCO NC Base Allow Multiple Links for Main Programs Check this box to allow more than one link for main programs Allow Multiple Links for Sub Programs Check this box to allow more than one link for sub programs Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all the directory fields CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 61 OK Click OK to confirm the Directories values and close the dialog Database Server This is where you set up the database server en Level Settings Database Server Machines User Groups NC Base Server Name Database Configuration localhost Show Columns NC Base Server Port 3306 x H 0 UND PDM Server CIMCO PDM Server Name localhost CIMCO PDM Server Port 4450 7 The Database Server dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 62 Database Server NC Base Server Name In this field you enter the name and address of the computer where NC Base is installed The server name can be specified either as the IP address or host name Note If the database runs on this computer you can just enter localh
35. o specify a directory Other Files Directory Default value is SMACHINENAME OTHER iD Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Real Path When the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fields Real Path shows which actual path the variable refers to Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all the directory fields OK Click OK to confirm the Directories values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 39 CAM Files In this dialog you define how the names of CAM files and their templates are handled F Client Configuration Level Settings Machines Directories NC Files Other Files Auto Import Advanced Transfer User Groups Database Configuration File Name Machine CAM Files File Name Machine Fanuc OM File Name Prefix Digits Extension CAM 5 x cam File Template Template Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name File Copy z Existing File Name z Default Path Default Values OK The CAM Files dialog Lists the machines stored in the database Select a machine from the list to edit its CAM files set up File Name Prefix In this field you enter the prefix to the file name CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 40 Digits The number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the pre
36. o specify its auto import settings Start Trigger This is where you define the CAM file s start trigger Example CAMFILE CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 50 End Trigger This is where you define the CAM file s end trigger Example Import Delay Use this field to specify the time in milliseconds to wait before importing data Allowed Extensions Extension names allowed for the files to be imported Remove Trigger Remove trigger from file before storage Generate Tool List Check this box to have a tool list generated on basis of the imported file Tool List Extensions Extension names allowed for tool lists Field Name List of all import directories defined for the chosen machine group Move Move file to the import directory as opposed to copy gt YES Generate Check this option to generate a new filename on auto import Delete Delete the highlighted import directory Change Change the highlighted import directory Add Add an import directory Default Values Click Default Values to insert the default values in all fields CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 51 OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog Advanced Advanced Machine Settings ai Client Configuration Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files Fanuc OM NC Files Program format Comment Associated Files Other Files Auto Import Machine i A
37. on Double Click When this box is checked double clicking a level will show its details If the object is a file the double clicking will cause the associated program to open it Associated programs can be set in the Default Program control panel Create Backup Before Open Checking this box will automatically create a back up of a file before it is opened Create a Backup Before Delete Checking this box will automatically create a back up of a file before it is deleted Open PDM Explorer on Start up Check this box to have the PDM Explorer automatically open on start up Show File Extensions Check this box to show file name extensions in the Explorer Show File Type Check this box to show file type in the Explorer Show CAM Preview If this box is checked a preview of the associated machine is shown Use Windows Login Name Use same login name as for Windows CAD CAM Setting Select which application is used to show CAD CAM images Max Search Results Enter a number here to limit the maximum number of search results presented in the explorer Auto Logoff Time Specifies the time in minutes that you will stay logged in without keyboard entries or mouse movements Zero 0 de activates Auto Logoff Note This option is not available when the option Remember Password is active CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 15 Language From the list select the language that you want CIMCO PDM to use Preview Picture Size Def
38. ost NC Base Server Port Enter the port used by the NC Base Server Note Normally this port should not be changed CIMCO PDM Server CIMCO PDM Server In this field you enter the name and address of the computer where CIMCO PDM is installed The server name can be specified either as the IP address or host name Note If the database runs on this computer you can just enter localhost CIMCO PDM Server Port Enter the port used by the CIMCO PDM Server Note Normally this port should not be changed CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 63 Show Columns In this dialog you can add custom columns to the Database Explorer en Level Settings Machines Database Fields User Groups Database Configuration Database Server Locked Show Columns Programmer Feldname The Visible Columns dialog Database Fields Field Name Lists the user defined columns that can be shown in the Database Explorer pending right clicking the Database Explorer columns title bar and selecting via check boxes New column names are written in the field below and entered using the green check mark button CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 64 OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 65 access 52 access rights 52 Activate Trigger 44 Add 8 add a user 56 Add New Machine 35 Advanced 50 Advanced
39. ransfer Limit E v 7 Disable Transfer Limit Delete Add The Status Configuration Level Status dialog Status Configuration Level Select level from list CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 33 Status Group Select status group from list Delete Delete selected status group Add Add a status group Status Select a status from list Status Name Create status name Status Following Allowed status to change to Status Available List of available status for the selected level NC File Lock Lock NC file when status gets active NC File Unlock Unlock NC file when status gets active Enable Transfer Limit Enable transfer limit for NC file when status gets active Disable Transfer Limit Disable transfer limit for NC file when status gets active NC Base Status Change NC Base status for NC file when status gets active Send E mail Select from list the user group to receive emails on status changes Delete Delete status CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 34 Add Add status Default Values Click this button to insert the default values in all fields OK Click OK to confirm the values and close the dialog CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 35 Machines The Machines dialog offers functions to connect a defined group of machines to a DNC interface DNC Max In CIMCO PDM you can dedicate projects CAD files CAM files NC programs to a certain group of machines which again
40. s F Client Configuration Level Settings Machines Directories Main and Backup Directories Machine Fanuc OM si Other Files Machine Directory MACHINENSME Auto Import ROOT MACHINEGROUP a Advanced s Transfer Backup Directory MACHINEBACKUP User Groups C CIMCO SAMPLE DB MACHINEGROUP BACKUP Ir Database Configuration 9 CAM Files Directory MACHINENAMESCAM e NC Files Directory MACHINENAMESNC al Other Files Directory OTHER MACHINENAMENOTHER Real Path Default Values OK The Directories dialog Main and Backup Directories Machine A list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group to specify the corresponding directories Machine Directory The start directory for this machine interface CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 38 The SMACHINENAME variable will take the value entered here All other variables for interface directories are default defined in relation to the SMACHINENAME variable The initial value is SROOT SMACHINEGROUP Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Backup Directory Default value is SMACHINENAME BACKUP ip Click on the folder icon to specify a directory CAM Files Directory Default value is SMACHINENAME CAM La Click on the folder icon to specify a directory NC Files Directory Default value is SMACHINENAME NC m Click on the folder icon t
41. ted 2 The regular user cannot accidentally change important configuration settings or depending on the configuration delete any project CAD file part CAM file etc 3 Optional monitoring of program changes by individual users 4 Optional assignment of individual access rights for selected users CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 54 en User Groups ge Level Settings User GaN Machines User Groups er Groups Group Name TE 2 Administratoren ADMIN Database Configuration M Users Delete Add User Rights rAllowed Groups L Show Log Entries Fanuc OM Add customers C Haas C Edit customers C Delete Customers Add comment Open in Windows Explorer L Picture from Clipboard C Project Add C Project Change Prniert Nelete gt Select All DeselectAll The User Groups dialog User Groups Group Name List of all groups Users List of members belonging to each group Delete Deletes the highlighted user group Add Adds a user group A dialog will pop up where you enter the name ofthe new group CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 55 User Rights Check the boxes in this list to allow the highlighted user group access to the corresponding functions Select All Select all check boxes in the User Rights section Deselect All Deselect all check boxes in the User Rights section Allowed Groups Check the
42. up search field in the Explorer Search Panel Level Search Fields Level From the scroll down menu select a level In the pane below one or more boxes within each level can be checked to make the corresponding sub level searchable from the Search Panel CIMCO PDM User Guide www cimco com 18 External Applications This is where you determine which external applications should be executable from within CIMCO PDM and which external applications you want to be able to open your files when right clicking levels the Open with function Client Configuration Search Fields el Applications External Applications Level Settings Application 1 C Program Files Windows NT Accessories wordpad exe GG Database Fields File Handling Application 2 Applications Predefined Fields Application 3 Level Sync Status Configuration Machines Directories Application 1 C Windows notepad exe CAM Files NC Files Ext Level Notepad Joch NC File z Program format Application 2 C Program Files Windows NT Accessories wordpad exe amp Associated Files Other Files Ext Level Wordpad tat Other File it Auto Import Application 3 Advanced Transfer Ext Level i User Groups Application 4 Users Database Configuration Ext Level zl Database Server Application 5 Ir el Show Columns Ext Level v Application 6 Ext Level Ir IT External Applications Level Specific Applicat
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