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[[File:tools_menu.png|right]]In the Tools menu, the Options Menu, Export Templates, Die Library, Tube/Pipe Library, Plate/Sheet Library, Spring-Back Library, Machine Library, J-Bend Library, Die References, Material References, Bend Mark Settings, Pricing Settings, SW Plugin Settings, User Profile, Backup and Restore, Activate Module and the Upgrade Product menus can be accessed.
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In the Tools menu, the options menu, Tube/Pipe Library, Plate/Sheet Library, Die Library, Machine Library, J-Bend Library, Price Settings, Primary Templates, and the Export Template menu can be accessed.
 
  
  
  
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===[[Options]]=== 
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[[File:setting.png|70px|link=Options]]<h3>[[Options]]</h3>
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Click 'Options' to access the options/settings menu. Follow the "Options" link for further information on each tab in the Options menu.
 
Click 'Options' to access the options/settings menu. Follow the "Options" link for further information on each tab in the Options menu.
  
  
  
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===[[Export Template]]===
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<h3>[[Export Template]]</h3>
 
In the Export Template Design menu, the designs of Export Templates can be set up. Follow the "Export Template" link for further information on designing export templates.
 
In the Export Template Design menu, the designs of Export Templates can be set up. Follow the "Export Template" link for further information on designing export templates.
  
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[[File:tube_lib.png|70px|link=Tube/Pipe Library]] <h3>[[Tube/Pipe Library]]</h3>
 
[[File:tube_lib.png|70px|link=Tube/Pipe Library]] <h3>[[Tube/Pipe Library]]</h3>
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The Tube/Pipe Library holds all the materials that can be used to create single parts. On the right side of the Tube/Pipe Library window, under 'Material List', is the list of each available material. To the right of this list is the area where tube/pipe material information will be shown.
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The Tube/Pipe Library holds all the materials that can be used to create bent parts in the part designers.
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[[File:plate_lib.png|70px|link=Plate/Sheet Library]] <h3>[[Plate/Sheet Library]]</h3>
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The Plate/Sheet Library holds all materials that can be used to create plate parts.  
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[[File:springback_lib.png|70px|link=SpringBack Library]] <h3>[[SpringBack Library]]</h3>
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The Spring-Back Library contains all of your entries for spring-back based on your material and dies.
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[[File:machine_lib.png|70px|link=Machine Library]] <h3>[[Machine Library]]</h3>
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The Machine Library stores all machines that can be used to apply settings to and simulate the bending of a single part.
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[[File:j_bend_lib.png|70px|link=J-Bend Library]] <h3>[[J-Bend Library]]</h3>
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The J-Bend Library stores all J-Bends that can be used to create headers. (This is only available when the Header Module has been purchased.)
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[[File:die_references1.png|70px|link=Die References]] <h3>[[Die References]]</h3>
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The Die References will associate a selected die with a selected material and will give you the option for setting up CLR tolerances for importing purposes. If the imported part's detected CLR falls within the bounds of the tolerances set up here, then the die will automatically be applied for you. (This is only available in our SE and Industrial products.)
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[[File:material_references1.png|70px|link=Material References]] <h3>[[Material References]]</h3>
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The Material References will associate a selected material with an imported material. Any imported material, based on material width, height and wall thickness will automatically be changed to the associated material chosen here. (This is available in our SE and Industrial products.)
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[[File:Bend-Mark_Settimgs1.png|70px|link=Bend Mark Settings]] <h3>[[Bend Mark Settings]]</h3>
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The Bend Mark Settings will allow you to set the way in which bend markings will appear on the selected material tube/pipe. This is meant for showing bend markings for a flat layout of the tube project when exporting as a .dxf file or before fabrication with the Dragon machine. (This is only available in our Industrial product.)
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<h3>[[Pricing Settings]]</h3>
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Once the price settings have been set up, the total cost of a part, plate, or assembly, including labor, setup time, time per bend, and cost per unit, can be determined and shown in the Assembly interface. (This is only available in our SE product.)
  
  
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<h3>SW Plugin Settings</h3>
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[[File:plugin_settings.png|right]]
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<h4>Import Settings</h4>
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'''Manual Import:''' This option makes it so SolidWorks files need to be defined manually before being fully imported once they have been sent to Bend-Tech.
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'''Automatic Import:''' While this option is enabled, Bend-Tech will attempt to automatically define and import all SolidWorks files that have been sent to Bend-Tech. If Automatic Import is selected and Always Prompt for Material is checked, every time a SolidWorks file is automatically imported, a material must be chosen for the part. If Automatic Import is selected and Send Part to XYZ Interface is checked, once SolidWorks parts are imported, they will be sent to the XYZ part design interface.
  
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[[File:plateicon.png|70px|link=Plate/Sheet Library]] <h3>[[Plate/Sheet Library]]</h3>
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'''Show Results Window:''' Check this option to open the Part Details window once the part has been fully imported.  
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The Plate/Sheet Library holds all materials that can be used to create a plate. On the left side of the window, under 'Material List', a list of all plate/sheet materials is shown. On the far right side of the window, a list of bending radii for the currently selected material is shown below 'Bending Radius List'.  
 
  
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'''Automatically Find and Import Data:''' Check this option to have SolidWorks parts automatically brought into the import interface once a part has been send to Bend-Tech without having to click the SolidWorks icon at the top of the window or File - Import - SolidWorks.
  
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<h4>Export Template</h4>
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The default export template design can be set here. Export templates are defined in the [[Export Template]] designer. This template will be the export template that is initially chosen when the Part Details window shows up. To change the export template, click the drop down menu and select an option from the list.
  
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[[File:j_bend_lib.png|70px|link=J-Bend Library]] <h3>[[J-Bend Library]]</h3
 
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The J-Bend Library stores all J-Bends that can be used to create headers. The left side of the screen is occupied by a list of all J-Bends in the library. Once a J-Bend name has been selected in the list, its information will be displayed to the right under J-Bend Details.
 
  
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<h4>[[Register SW Plugin]]</h4>
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This button is used to register an SW module after it has been activated using [[Tools#Activate Module|Activate Module]].
  
  
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The Machine Library stores all machines that can be used to apply settings to and simulate the bending of a single part. At the top of the window, under 'Current Machine' there is a drop down menu containing a list of all machines in the library. Once a machine has been selected in this list, its details will be shown in the tabs below. Any settings chosen here will applied to the current part when the machine is chosen from the 'Machine' drop down menu in the Settings tab in a single part design.
 
  
  
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'''View/Edit''': To view and/or edit a machine's information, first select the machine from the drop down menu at the top of the window. Once a machine is chosen, each tab below will show that specific machine's settings and defaults. Follow the instructions below to change any of these machine details.
 
  
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*Defaults: All settings in this tab are only defaults and can be changed, if necessary, after the machine is added to the part.
 
  
  
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To select a default die, click the drop down menu below 'Default Die' and select a die from the list.  
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<h3>User Profile</h3>
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[[File:user_profile.png|right]]
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Entering information in the User Profile allows the user to have their information attached to the software. The initials given here will be printed on any setup sheets that are printed out.
  
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To select a default material, click the drop down menu below 'Default Material' and select a material from the list.
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To add or change any of the user profile information, simply enter a new definition for any of the available fields. Click 'OK' to save and exit. Click 'Cancel' to exit without saving any entered information.
  
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To change the units the machine uses, click the circle next to 'Inches' or 'Millimeters'.
 
  
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To add or change the machine's default note, enter a new note by typing in the field below 'Default Note'.
 
  
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To adjust the default cut-off lengths, enter values into the 'Start End' and/or 'Far End' fields.
 
  
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*Output Results: In the Output Results tab, the rotation type and scale, length/location settings, and tolerance levels for rotation angles, bend angles, and lengths can be set. The setup sheet and part results options are also available to choose here.
 
  
  
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Under 'Rotation', either Incremental or Absolute can be chosen by clicking the circle next to the option. Incremental means the rotation angles will start at the end of the rotation before it. Absolute means the rotation angles will always start from the beginning of the rotation range at each new rotation. Below Incremental/Absolute, there is a list of rotation scales. Choose either -180 to 180, 180 to -180, 0 to 360, or 360 to 0 by clicking the circle next to the option.
 
  
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Under 'Length/Location', the method of measuring the lengths of tube can be chosen. Choose either Distance from End, Distance from End- Reversed, or Length of Straight Tube by clicking the circle next to the option. If an index table is in use and there is any offset in between the machine and the table, the offset distance can be entered into the Offset Distance (Index Table) field.
 
  
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Under 'Tolerance', the decimal tolerance for rotation and bend angle can be adjusted. To change either of these, select an option from the drop down menu below Rotation Angle or Bend Angle. Each 'n' represents a digit place.
 
  
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Under 'Setup Sheets', printing options for the setup sheet can be adjusted. Check the box next to 'Print Transition Sheet' to print out a list of each movement (location, rotation, angle) made for each bend on the setup sheet. Check the box next to 'Print Tri-Star' to print the XYZ tri-star with the part image on the setup sheet. Check the box next to 'Print Design Instructions' to include the part results table on the setup sheet. Check the box next to 'Print Dimensions' to include the measurement lines and values on the part image on the setup sheet.
 
  
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Under 'Part Results', settings specific to the results table can be adjusted. Check the boxes next to 'Display Length of Bend', 'Display Degree Symbol', and/or 'Display Spring Angles' to include any of these in the results table. Check the box next to 'Display parentheses () for negative values' to surround any negative values in the result table with parentheses.
 
  
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Under Reverse Design - Length, either Incremental or Absolute - Start, End, Center, Start (Reversed), End (Reversed), or Center (Reversed) can be selected by clicking the circle next to the option. This will determine how lengths will be measured when creating a Reverse Design part.
 
  
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Under Reverse Design - Rotation, Incremental, Incremental - Reversed, or Absolute: 0 to 360, 360 to 0, 180 to -180, or -180 to 180 can be chosen by clicking the circle next to the option. This will determine how and on which scale the rotations will be measured when creating a Reverse Design part.
 
  
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To adjust the Travel, Rotation, Bending and/or Animation speed, click, hold and drag the pointer back and/or forth to adjust the speed level.  
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<h3>[[Backup and Restore]]</h3>
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The software can backup and/or restore all the data libraries, part files, assembly files, favorite templates, user profile, export templates, and program settings.  
  
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To choose the type of machine, click the drop down menu below 'Bender:' and select a machine type from the list.
 
  
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To change the quality of the simulation, click the drop down menu below 'Quality' and select a quality level from the list.
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<h3>Activate Module</h3>
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[[File:activate_module.png|right]] Sheet Metal, Header Design, SolidWorks, Hand Railing, and Large Radius Bending modules can be activated using this menu. To activate a module, select the module from the list on the left by clicking on it. Enter the activation code and click the '''Activate''' button to confirm. Lastly, click the '''Update''' button to update the software with the new module(s).
  
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===[[Pricing Settings]]===
 
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Once the price settings have been set up, the total cost of a part, plate, or assembly, including labor, setup time, time per bend, and cost per unit, can be determined. 
 
  
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*General: In the General tab, the rate per hour, mark-up labor percent, and mark-up percent for material can be set up. To change or add the rate per hour, enter a value into the 'Rate per Hour' field. To change or add the mark-up labor percentage, enter a numerical value into the 'Mark-up Labor (%)' field. To change or add the mark-up material percentage, enter a numerical value in the 'Mark-up Material (%)' field. For either mark-up labor or material, it is unnecessary to add a percent symbol.
 
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[[File:PriceSettings1.png]]
 
  
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*Die: In the Die tab, the time per bend and setup can be applied to each die that has been added to the die library. To add the setup and bend time to a certain die, click on the die in the Die List to select it. Once a die has been selected, the Time per Bend and Time per Setup fields will be available. Enter the how many minutes it takes to bend a single bend with the chosen die in the 'Time per Bend (in minutes)' field. Enter the how many minutes it takes to setup the die in the 'Time per Setup (in minutes)' field. Once these values have been entered, click the 'Apply' button to save.
 
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[[File:PriceSettings2.png|350px]]
 
  
  
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*Material: In the Material tab, the cost per unit and time per cut and setup for straight cutting, fishmouthing/notching, and welding can be set up. To change or add any of the available settings for a specific material, click on the material name in the Material List to select it. Once selected, all cost/time fields will be available. Enter the material's cost per unit in the 'Cost per Unit' field below Material Cost. Enter the amount of minutes it takes to cut and setup the material for straight cuts in the 'Time per Cut' and 'Time per Setup' under Straight Cutting. Enter the amount of minutes it takes to cut and setup the material for fishmouth or notch cuts in the 'Time per Cut' and 'Time per Setup' fields below Fishmouthing or Notching. Enter the amount of minutes it takes to weld a single node and setup the material for welding in the 'Time per Node' and 'Time per Setup' fields below Welding. Once the needed costs and/or times have been entered, click the 'Apply' to save these settings.
 
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*Plate: In the Plate tab, the cost per unit can be set up. To change or add the cost per square unit, click on the plate name in the Material List to select it. Enter the cost per square unit of plate material into the 'Cost per Square Unit' field. The units used here will be determined by which units were chosen for the plate when it was added to the Plate Library. Click the 'Apply' button to save the entered value.
 
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Entering information in the User Profile allows the user to have their information attached to the software. The initials given here will be printed on any setup sheets that are printed out.
 
  
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To add or change any of the user profile information, simply enter a new definition for any of the available fields. Click 'OK' to save and exit. Click 'Cancel' to exit without saving any entered information.
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<h3>Upgrade Product</h3>
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After purchasing an upgrade for your Bend-Tech software, it can be updated using this form. The '''Serial Number''' and '''Key Code''' are required to successfully upgrade.
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[[File:upgrade_product.png|right]]

Latest revision as of 12:25, 18 December 2015

Bend-Tech 7x Wiki :: Main Menu Bar :: Tools


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In the Tools menu, the Options Menu, Export Templates, Die Library, Tube/Pipe Library, Plate/Sheet Library, Spring-Back Library, Machine Library, J-Bend Library, Die References, Material References, Bend Mark Settings, Pricing Settings, SW Plugin Settings, User Profile, Backup and Restore, Activate Module and the Upgrade Product menus can be accessed.


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Options

Click 'Options' to access the options/settings menu. Follow the "Options" link for further information on each tab in the Options menu.


Export Template

In the Export Template Design menu, the designs of Export Templates can be set up. Follow the "Export Template" link for further information on designing export templates.


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Die Library

The die library stores all of the dies that can be used. On the left side of the die library, a list of all available dies is show below 'Die List'. To the right of the list, Die details, die limitations, and user defined definitions are shown.


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Tube/Pipe Library

The Tube/Pipe Library holds all the materials that can be used to create bent parts in the part designers.


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Plate/Sheet Library

The Plate/Sheet Library holds all materials that can be used to create plate parts.


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SpringBack Library

The Spring-Back Library contains all of your entries for spring-back based on your material and dies.

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Machine Library

The Machine Library stores all machines that can be used to apply settings to and simulate the bending of a single part.


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J-Bend Library

The J-Bend Library stores all J-Bends that can be used to create headers. (This is only available when the Header Module has been purchased.)


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Die References

The Die References will associate a selected die with a selected material and will give you the option for setting up CLR tolerances for importing purposes. If the imported part's detected CLR falls within the bounds of the tolerances set up here, then the die will automatically be applied for you. (This is only available in our SE and Industrial products.)


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Material References

The Material References will associate a selected material with an imported material. Any imported material, based on material width, height and wall thickness will automatically be changed to the associated material chosen here. (This is available in our SE and Industrial products.)


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Bend Mark Settings

The Bend Mark Settings will allow you to set the way in which bend markings will appear on the selected material tube/pipe. This is meant for showing bend markings for a flat layout of the tube project when exporting as a .dxf file or before fabrication with the Dragon machine. (This is only available in our Industrial product.)


Pricing Settings

Once the price settings have been set up, the total cost of a part, plate, or assembly, including labor, setup time, time per bend, and cost per unit, can be determined and shown in the Assembly interface. (This is only available in our SE product.)


SW Plugin Settings

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Import Settings

Manual Import: This option makes it so SolidWorks files need to be defined manually before being fully imported once they have been sent to Bend-Tech.

Automatic Import: While this option is enabled, Bend-Tech will attempt to automatically define and import all SolidWorks files that have been sent to Bend-Tech. If Automatic Import is selected and Always Prompt for Material is checked, every time a SolidWorks file is automatically imported, a material must be chosen for the part. If Automatic Import is selected and Send Part to XYZ Interface is checked, once SolidWorks parts are imported, they will be sent to the XYZ part design interface.

Show Results Window: Check this option to open the Part Details window once the part has been fully imported.

Automatically Find and Import Data: Check this option to have SolidWorks parts automatically brought into the import interface once a part has been send to Bend-Tech without having to click the SolidWorks icon at the top of the window or File - Import - SolidWorks.

Export Template

The default export template design can be set here. Export templates are defined in the Export Template designer. This template will be the export template that is initially chosen when the Part Details window shows up. To change the export template, click the drop down menu and select an option from the list.


Register SW Plugin

This button is used to register an SW module after it has been activated using Activate Module.




User Profile

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Entering information in the User Profile allows the user to have their information attached to the software. The initials given here will be printed on any setup sheets that are printed out.

To add or change any of the user profile information, simply enter a new definition for any of the available fields. Click 'OK' to save and exit. Click 'Cancel' to exit without saving any entered information.









Backup and Restore

The software can backup and/or restore all the data libraries, part files, assembly files, favorite templates, user profile, export templates, and program settings.


Activate Module

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Sheet Metal, Header Design, SolidWorks, Hand Railing, and Large Radius Bending modules can be activated using this menu. To activate a module, select the module from the list on the left by clicking on it. Enter the activation code and click the Activate button to confirm. Lastly, click the Update button to update the software with the new module(s).











Upgrade Product

After purchasing an upgrade for your Bend-Tech software, it can be updated using this form. The Serial Number and Key Code are required to successfully upgrade.

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