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Cimatron Templates
Cimatron files can be saved as templates in order to store user-defined parameters, such as measurement units, sets, last used parameters, color settings, etc. These templates can then be opened later to save time and effort redefining personalized parameters.
Any number of new templates covering a range of file styles can be created, or existing templates can be modified and saved. Cimatron default templates are provided that include separate inch and mm files for Part, Assembly, Drawing, and NC.
Save as, Apply (Load), Edit, Save Templates
Location of Templates
All templates are saved with the extension .tmpl.
System-defined default file templates (Default Templates - *.TMPL files) are stored in the following folder:
...\ProgramData\Cimatron\Cimatron\2026.0\Data\templates\Default
The system supplied default templates are also available as a back-up under the following folder:
...\Program Files\Cimatron\Cimatron\2026.0\SourceData\templates\Default
...\Program Files\3D Systems\Cimatron\2026.0\SourceData\templates\Default\
User-defined file templates (My Templates - *.TMPL files) are stored in the following folder:
...\ProgramData\Cimatron\Cimatron\2026.0\Data\templates
Types of Templates
Cimatron uses various types of templates to speed up the work process and automate different operations. The following types of template are available:
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A 3D Printing Template holds the parameters used to create specific entities, such as the parameters for Volume Lattice, Surface Lattice, Infill Patterns, and Support types. These parameters can then be applied to other bodies, saving time when creating similar entities. |
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A Sheet Template is used to create a drawing with predefined views, frame, tables, and text. You can use it to save time by customizing Sheet Templates so that new drawings open up with the frame, views, text, and tables of your liking. |
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An Electrode Template holds the electrode features and some of the parameters used to design an electrode. You can use it to save time by creating the entire geometry of an electrode (once the electrode burning faces were defined) automatically. |
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A File Template holds the basic data required to open a new file. This includes Sets, M-Views, various display settings, and default parameters for many of the functions (for example, the default size of the Extrude operation is 100 millimeters or 1 inch). You can use it to save time by customizing File Templates so that new files open up with the defaults that you prefer, or even prepare different templates for different types of jobs. |
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An NC Template holds NC procedures and their parameters that are used for the creation of toolpaths. You can use it to save time and standardize the process by creating procedures or entire toolpaths automatically. |
Save as, Apply (Load), Edit, Save Templates
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Save as |
To create a new template, save a Cimatron file as a Template (Save As > Save as Template). Any Cimatron file can be saved as a template to store user-defined parameters for later use. |
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Load a TMPL file either by using the Cimatron Explorer or by dragging the file into the Cimatron window display area. The loaded TMPL file name appears in the Cimatron window bar. When using the Cimatron Explorer, browse to the relevant template folder (see above) and set the File Filter appropriately. Set to All Types to see all the TMPL files in the folder or Part File to see just the Part templates, etc. |
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Edit the file as required in Cimatron - change parameter settings, etc. |
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Save |
Save a template by using the Save or Save As options.
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