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Material File

The material file (*.MTR) is linked to tables (*.csv) which enable you to calculate cutting conditions automatically. These cutting conditions are called in the technology page of the cycles with the icon.

The functions relative to the material and the cutting conditions are available in the machining tree; do a right-click on Material:

Open

Loading of a material file via the Windows explorer (Mat folder)

Edit

Opening the material file to create or modify the characteristics of a material and accede to the cutting conditions editor

Save as...

You can register the material file

Attributes Edition

Enables to modify the attributes of the solid

Cutting Conditions Calculation

Click the button to re-calculate all the cutting conditions according to the modifications done in the material file.

Solid Conversion

You can convert the solid for machining and apply shape cycles directly on the solid.

Display in Simulation

Ability to choose to display the solid during the simulation or not.

Collision / Rapid

Management of the collisions between the part and rapid path (calculation may be slower)

Transparency

Checking this box makes the solid part become transparent

Hide

Checking this box hides the solid part

Delete

Cancellation of the material chosen

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