Using the Mold and Cast OPEN Menus
The MOLD OPEN (for Mold) or DIE OPEN (for Cast) menu contains the following commands:
• Define Step—Define a step of a mold or die opening by specifying moves for the mold or die members. You can check interference and draft for each move.
• Delete—Delete an existing step. Enter the step number.
• Modify—Modify an existing step. Enter the step number. Use the Define Step menu commands to add or delete moves, or to check interference.
• Mod Dim—Modify the offset values. Select a translated member to display offset. If you modify an offset value, all members included in this move are affected.
• Reorder—Reorder the mold or die opening steps. Enter the number of the step to reorder, then enter its new number.
• Explode—Simulate the mold or die opening process as snapshots or as an animation.