EDM Setup : Report

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

Create an EDM Setup Report file. The report file provides information based on the selected profile and the parameter settings in the EDM Setup dialog. A number of output formats are available and, depending on the chosen file format, the generated report will be opened in the appropriate viewer. This permits the output of different reports to fit the specific requirements of machines and/or customers. It is also possible to integrate pictures into the report. The report can be customized by your Provider to include any parameter that is available in your EDM Setup interface.

Once you have set the appropriate parameters in the EDM Setup dialog, click the EDM Setup Report button to display the EDM Report dialog.

Excel format parameters

CSV file parameters

The EDM Report dialog contains the following:

Template Format

Select the template format for the report from the dropdown list of options.

The default format is an Excel document that is based on a default Excel template. This allows you to easily customize the template to produce reports that fit your exact needs. When making an edit to the report template, pay attention to the start and end statements at the far right side of the rows. These set the ranges that allow the setup variables to work and fill in the correct values in the report. Try a few simple edits first, and always keep a safe copy of the default report on hand in case you need to revert to it.

The EDM Report templates are located in the following folder:

...\ProgramData\Cimatron\Cimatron\2026.0\Data\templates\EDM_Report

Depending on the chosen file format, the generated report will be opened in the appropriate viewer. The following report file formats are available:

Excel File (*.xlsx)

Single File Web Page (*.mht)

PDF File (*.pdf)

CSV File (*.csv)

File Format Information for ReportsFile Format Information for Reports

Definitions of the available report file format templates are listed below. The last used save type is retained for the next save.

  • 3D PDF File (*.pdf) – Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). 3D PDF files include parts and assemblies from Cimatron. These interactive 3D PDF files look exactly like the original 3D design and enables users to view, package, and share 3D design data. Operations such as zoom, pan, and rotate, plus additional extended tool operations can be performed on the models in the 3D PDF files. The free Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader from Adobe's website (https://www.adobe.com).

  • CSV File (*.csv) – Comma-Separated Values (CSV). CSV files are used to store tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text. Files in the CSV format can be imported to and exported from programs that store data in tables. Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields separated by commas.

  • Excel 97-2003 File (*.xls) – Microsoft Excel 97- Excel 2003 Workbook. This format can be viewed using a free viewer from Microsoft and does not require an Office installation on the client machine to create a report. However, to edit data, save a workbook, or create a new workbook, this format requires that Microsoft Office be installed on the client computer.

  • Excel File (*.xlsx) – Microsoft Excel Workbook. This format can be viewed using a free viewer from Microsoft and does not require an Office installation on the client machine to create a report.

  • Excel File with Macro (*.xlsm) – Microsoft Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook. This format can be viewed using a free viewer from Microsoft and does not require an Office installation on the client machine to create a report.

  • Multi Format (*.repx) – Report Preview. This format allows you to preview the report before creating a report in one of the other supported formats. This is the default format for report types that have not previously been saved.

  • PDF File (*.pdf) – Abode Portable Document Format (PDF). The free Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader from Adobe's website (https://www.adobe.com).

  • Single File Web Page (*.mht) – Microsoft embedded HTML format file. This web page archive format is similar to an HTML file where all images and linked files are saved, along with the HTML code, into a single file. This format can be viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Office (as well as other software).

  • Text File (*.txt) – Creates a text in Microsoft Notepad.

  • XML File (*.xml) – Extensible Markup Language (XML). This format stores data that can be read by other programs. XML is similar but distinct from HTML. XML is for carrying data while HTML is for displaying it.

If the CSV format is selected, the Template Name is automatically set to Trajectory to CSV, see below.

Template Name

Select the required template for the report from the dropdown list of options. The available templates are those that have the format selected above.

The following template names are available; Standard EDM Report and Trajectory to CSV. If Trajectory to CSV is selected, the Template Format is automatically set to CSV, see above.

File Name

Set the report file name. The default file name is <component-name> with no extension.

Destination Folder

Set the destination folder for the output file. A browse button is available.

Report Content

The Report Content has the following options:

Report All Electrodes

Produce the report for all electrodes in the EDM Setup dialog.

Report Selected Electrodes

Produce the report only for the electrodes selected in the EDM Setup dialog.

Report Processed Electrodes

Produce the report only for those electrodes that have been processed in the EDM Setup dialog.

Add Report Picture

If required, add a picture for the report header. If no image is added, then no picture is displayed in the report file.

To add an image, either browse to find the required image or click the Capture Image button to capture the required image.

Example of a header picture in an Excel report:Example of a header picture in an Excel report:

The header picture is highlighted in the top right corner of the image below.

 

Open Output File

Display the output file. If this checkbox is ON, the report file is opened in the relevant application associated with this file type. This file can then be edited if required.

Create a single file for all locations

This checkbox is displayed if the Template Format is set to CSV or the Template Name is set to Trajectory to CSV.

If this checkbox is ON:

The File Name field is open for editing; rename the file as required.

A single CSV file is created in the Destination folder for all locations.

If this checkbox is OFF:

The File Name field is disabled.

A separate CSV file is created in the Destination folder for each location. The CSV file name is:
<electrode name>_<location name>.CSV.

Checkbox OFF example:

An electrode assembly includes two electrodes (EL1 and EL2). EL1 has two locations, each with a trajectory defined. EL2 has a trajectory defined only on the second location. In this case, if the checkbox is OFF, the following files would be created:

EL1_Loc1.csv

EL1_Loc2.csv

EL2_Loc2.csv

The relevant approval buttons are also displayed:

OK: Save all data and exit the dialog.

Cancel: Exit the dialog without saving.

 

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.