Configurations Options for Mold Design and Casting
accuracy_lower_bound
<value>(between 1.0e-6 and 1.0e-4)*
Enter an accuracy value to override the default lower limit of 0.0001. The upper limit is fixed at 0.01.
When working in Mold Design or Casting, it is recommended that you set this option to a very small number, such as 0.0000001.
default_abs_accuracy
<value>
Defines the default absolute part or assembly accuracy.
When working in Mold Design or Casting, it is recommended that you use this option only if your company uses the same standard accuracy for all models. Otherwise, do not set this option. Designate the smallest reference model as the base model and assign its accuracy to other models in the Mold or Cast assembly.
allow_shrink_dim_before
yes, no*
Determines whether Calculation Order options are visible in the Shrinkage By Dimension dialog box or not. Calculation order is the order that determines if shrinkage is to be applied after evaluating the relations set up for dimensions or before evaluating these relations.
default_mold_base_vendor
futaba_mm*, dme, hasco, dme_mm, hasco_mm
Default value for Mold Base vendor is futaba_mm.
default_shrink_formula
simple*, ASME
Determines the shrinkage formula to be used by default.
simple—Sets (1+S) as the shrinkage formula to be used by default.
ASME—Sets 1/(1-S) as the shrinkage formula to be used by default.
enable_absolute_accuracy
yes, no*
Generally, if set to yes, enables you to switch from relative to absolute accuracy for a part or assembly.
In Mold Design and Casting, additionally, setting this option to yes helps you maintain uniform accuracy for the reference model, the workpiece (die block), and the mold or cast assembly. At the time you add the first reference model to the mold or cast assembly, the system will inform you if a discrepancy exists between the assembly model accuracy and the reference model accuracy. You can then accept or reject setting the assembly model accuracy to equal the reference model accuracy. If you create the workpiece or die block in Mold or Cast mode, its accuracy is automatically the same as the accuracy of the assembly model.
It is strongly recommended that you set this option to yes when working in Mold Design or Casting.
mold_layout_origin_name
<name>
Sets a specified coordinate system as the default for the cavity layout origin.
mold_vol_surf_no_auto_rollback
yes, no*
This option affects feature rollback when modifying a parting surface or mold volume:
no—The parting surface or mold volume is rolled back on modification.
yes—The parting surface or mold volume is not automatically rolled back on modification, however, you are prompted to rollback or not. This option takes effect at the time of creation of a specific parting surface or mold volume.
pro_catalog_dir
<directory name>
Sets the path to the catalog directory where the catalog menu and the names of other catalog files, such as ejector pins are located. Use the full path name.
pro_cav_lay_rule_dir
<directory name>
Sets the default directory for cavity layout rules. Use the full path name.
save_instance_accelerator
none*, explicit, always
Used with family tables of solid parts to determine how instances are saved.
none—Instance accelerator files are not used.
explicit—Save instance accelerator files only when instances are explicitly saved.
always—Always save instance accelerator files (whether you are saving an instance explicitly or you are saving it through a higher-level object).
You can override this configuration option at run time by clicking File > Manage File > Instance Accelerator.
If you use family tables to handle symmetric components in multi-part molding, it is recommended that you set this option to always to be able to retrieve workpiece instances without having to retrieve the mold model first.
show_all_mold_layout_buttons
no*, yes
Controls the Mold Layout tab and menu configuration for users who have an EMX license. By default, if an EMX license is detected, the Mold Layout tab and menus display only functionality that is not duplicated by EMX, to avoid confusion. If you want to see all the Mold Layout tab icons and menu options, set this configuration option to yes.
shrinkage_value_display
final_value, percent_shrink*
Determines how dimensions are displayed when shrinkage is applied to a model.
If it is set to percent_shrink, the dimension text is displayed in the following form:
nom_value (shr%)
If it is set to final_value, the dimension simply shows the shrunk value.
For example, if the nominal dimension is 10 and shrinkage equals 1%, the dimension will be displayed as follows:
10 (1%)—if set topercent_shrink
10.1—if set to final_value
template_mfgcast
inlbs_mfg_cast.asm*, empty, <file name>
Specifies the file name of the default cast manufacturing model template. After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
When set to empty, no template is used.
template_mfgmold
inlbs_mfg_mold.asm*, empty, <file name>
Specifies the file name of default mold manufacturing model template. After you set this option, it takes effect immediately in the current session.
When set to empty, no template is used.