Configurations Options for Expert Machinist
assy_mfg_open_mode
mfg, process, feature, any_mode*
Specifies the way of opening manufacturing models:
• mfg—Open using the Creo NC application.
• process—Open using the Manufacturing Process Planning application.
• feature—Open using the Expert Machinist application
• any_mode—Open using the available license. For example, open the model in Creo NC application if you have the license for this application.
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If you do not have licenses for Creo NC and Manufacturing Process Planning for NC and select any_mode, the model always opens using the Expert Machinist application.
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If you work primarily with Expert Machinist models, set assy_mfg_open_mode to feature.
display_mfg_icon_for_mfg_assy
no*, yes
Displays manufacturing icons for manufacturing assembly files in File Open and Save dialog boxes:
• no—Display assembly icons for manufacturing assembly files.
• yes—Display manufacturing icons for manufacturing assembly files.
freeform_toolpath_matrem
yes*, no
When you create a Free Form tool path, the system removes the appropriate stock material, the same as for the other feature types. However, for Free Form features you can specify that the system does not create the automatic material removal. To do this, set the configuration option freeform_toolpath_matrem to no.
mfg_template_dir
<directory name>
Specifies the default directory for storing the Expert Machinist template files. Template files contain strategies for machining various feature types. Follow the link under See Also for more information.
ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path
<part name>
Enables you to set up your own default stock sizes for bar-shaped stock.
Use the full directory path and name.
ncmdl_billet_stock_part_path
<part name>
Enables you to set up your own default stock sizes for billet-shaped stock.
Use the full directory path and name.
pro_mf_tprm_dir
<directory name>
Sets the default directory for the manufacturing tool files. Use the full path name to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/toolcrib.
Expert Machinist stores all the cutting tool data in this Tooling directory. If you want to supply cutting data for roughing and finishing with your tools, based on the stock material type and condition, you have to set up the material directory structure, by creating a subdirectory called materials in your Tooling directory, and then creating subdirectories corresponding to your stock materials and conditions in the materials directory.
Expert Machinist then places all the tool parameter files (.tpm files) in the Tooling directory, and all the cutting data for each material in the appropriate material subdirectory.
template_mfgemo
<assembly name>
Enables you to specify the model used as the default NC model in Expert Machinist.
Use the full directory path and name.