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To Create Stock
 
1. On the NC MODEL menu, click Create Stock.
The Create Stock dialog box opens.
2. Use the options in the Setup Stock area of the dialog box to specify the stock shape and size.
3. For custom-size stocks, use the options in the Stock Size area of the dialog box to modify the stock size, if necessary.
4. When in Envelope mode, modify the stock allowances as needed by clicking the Allowances field in the Options area of the dialog box.
5. If you are not satisfied with the default stock placement with respect to the reference model, click the Modify Outline field in the Options area of the dialog box. You can then rotate stock about the axes of the Stock Origin coordinate system, or align the axes of the Stock Origin coordinate system to the entities of the reference model geometry.
6. As you modify the stock allowances or outline, you can use the Undo, Redo, and Undo All buttons to cancel or repeat your changes.
7. When satisfied with the stock shape, size and location, click OK.
8. Type the name for the stock part, or press RETURN to accept the default name.
The system closes the Create Stock dialog box and displays the stock in green.