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==Description== <!--T:2--> |
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The [[Image:CAM_ExportTemplate.svg|24px]] [[CAM_ExportTemplate|Export Template]] tool provides a convenient mechanism to save commonly used Job definitions from within an existing Job. This facilitates the setup of future Jobs, that are largely similar, by allowing Job template import during the Job creation process. |
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Creating a Template |
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#Create a Job and configure it normally. |
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#Invoke the menu 'Export Template' command from the Path->menu, or by right-clicking the Job node in the Combo view. |
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#Select elements for inclusion from the Export Template configuration dialogue. |
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#Click OK and save the template. The template name must follow the pattern of job_<some name>.json When shown in the selection combobox, the job_ prefix and extension will not be shown. Path workbench access requires saving the templates in the Macro directory or Path Directory, as configured in Path Preferences. |
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Available definition elements that can be exported includes: |
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#Extent and Placement of the Stock |
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#Operation Depths, Heights, and Tool Controller data contained in the SetupSheet |
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#Tool Controllers |
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# Select the {{MenuCommand|CAM → [[Image:CAM_ExportTemplate.svg|16px]] Export Template}} option from the menu. |
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# Select a Job node in the Tree |
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# Select elements for inclusion from the {{MenuCommand|Export Template}} configuration dialog. |
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# The template must be saved in the Macro directory or the CAM directory, as configured in the [[CAM_Preferences|CAM Preferences]]. |
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# The template name must follow the pattern of {{FileName|job_<template name>.json}}. When shown in the selection combobox, the {{FileName|job_}} prefix and the extension are left out. |
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# Press the {{Button|OK}} button and save the template. |
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== Post Processing == |
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* the post processor selection |
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* Output file name |
* Output file name |
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* the Extent (optionally) |
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* the Placement of the stock material (optionally) |
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* Extent: Stock Size |
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* Placement: Stock Location |
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* Operation Heights |
* Operation Heights |
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* Operation Depths |
* Operation Depths |
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* Tool Rapid Speeds |
* Tool Rapid Speeds |
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 16 March 2024
CAM ExportTemplate |
Menu location |
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CAM → Export Template |
Workbenches |
CAM |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
CAM SetupSheet |
Description
The Export Template tool provides a convenient mechanism to save commonly used Job definitions from within an existing Job. This facilitates the setup of future Jobs, that are largely similar, by allowing Job template import during the Job creation process.
The Edit → Preferences... → CAM → Job Preferences → Defaults → Template sets the default template.
Usage
- Select the CAM → Export Template option from the menu.
- Select elements for inclusion from the Export Template configuration dialog.
- The template must be saved in the Macro directory or the CAM directory, as configured in the CAM Preferences.
- The template name must follow the pattern of job_<template name>.json. When shown in the selection combobox, the job_ prefix and the extension are left out.
- Press the OK button and save the template.
Options
Post Processing
- Postprocessor selection
- Postprocessor arguments
- Output file name
Stock
- Extent: Stock Size
- Placement: Stock Location
Setup Sheet
- Operation Heights
- Operation Depths
- Tool Rapid Speeds
Tool controllers
- Selected Tool controllers.
CAM
- Project Commands: Job, Post Process, Check the CAM job for common errors, Export Template
- Tool Commands: Inspect CAM Commands, CAM Simulator, Finish Selecting Loop, Toggle the Active State of the Operation, ToolBit Library editor, ToolBit Dock
- Basic Operations: Profile, Pocket Shape, Drilling, Face, Helix, Adaptive, Slot, Engrave, Deburr, Vcarve
- 3D Operations: 3D Pocket, 3D Surface, Waterline
- CAM Modification: Copy the operation in the job, Array, Simple Copy
- Specialty Operations: Thread Milling
- Miscellaneous: Area, Area workplane
- ToolBit architecture: Tools, ToolShape, ToolBit, ToolBit Library, ToolController
- Additional: Preferences, Scripting
User documentation
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, Docker, AppImage, Ubuntu Snap
- Basics: About FreeCAD, Interface, Mouse navigation, Selection methods, Object name, Preferences, Workbenches, Document structure, Properties, Help FreeCAD, Donate
- Help: Tutorials, Video tutorials
- Workbenches: Std Base, Arch, Assembly, CAM, Draft, FEM, Inspection, Mesh, OpenSCAD, Part, PartDesign, Points, Reverse Engineering, Robot, Sketcher, Spreadsheet, Surface, TechDraw, Test Framework
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub