Electrode Tree Popup Operations

Electrode Tree popup submenus are displayed by right-clicking on an item in the appropriate tree. The popup submenu displayed will depend upon the level of the item selected.

ComponentComponent : This level represents the main assembly and all the mold components which are not electrode files.
Activate Assembly, EDM Setup, Simulation, Update & Disassociate, Ignore Update.

UCSUCS : This level represents reference UCSs that were used during the electrode extraction. Each UCS represents an orientation of the mold component on the EDM machine.
Extract Electrode, Add ElectrodeAdd Electrode(see the Add Electrode explanation in Electrode Functions), EDM Setup, HideHide(hide all the locations under the UCS ), ShowShow(show all the locations under the UCS ), Reset Color and Render Mode, Electrode Drawing, Assembly Drawing, All Drawings, Report Image, RenameRename(rename the UCS), Set Burn Distance, Simulation, Add Electrode Folder.

FolderFolder : Electrodes can be put into folders for sorting and control purposes.
Extract ElectrodeExtract Electrode(extract a new electrode (using the same UCS) and place it inside the folder), Add ElectrodeAdd Electrode(add an external electrode (under the same UCS) and place it inside the folder), EDM SetupEDM Setup(open the EDM Setup while selecting the folder), Hide/ShowHide/Show(hide/show the electrodes locations inside the folder), Reset Color and Render Mode, Electrode DrawingElectrode Drawing(create electrode drawings for the electrodes locations that are in the folder. Electrode drawings can be created for locations and only selected locations will have dimensions, although the location label will refer to all locations), Assembly DrawingAssembly Drawing(create all drawings for the electrodes locations that are in the folder. Assembly and electrode drawings can be created for locations and only selected locations will have dimensions, although the location label will refer to all locations), All DrawingsAll Drawings(create all drawings for the electrodes locations that are in the folder. Assembly and electrode drawings can be created for locations and only selected locations will have dimensions, although the location label will refer to all locations), Report ImageReport Image(open the Report Image function with the folder electrodes selected (entire electrodes will move including all their locations)), Rename FolderRename Folder(rename the folder), Explode FolderExplode Folder(remove the contents of the folder and return them to their original location in the tree; the selected folder is deleted), Remove FolderRemove Folder(delete the selected empty folder(s); this option is available when right-clicking on one or more empty folders), Set Burn DistanceSet Burn Distance(open the Set Burn Distance function with the folder locations selected), SimulationSimulation(open the simulation tool for all the electrodes that are in the folder (entire electrodes will move including all their locations)), Hide OtherHide Other(use Hide Other on the folder electrodes locations), Renumber ElectrodesRenumber Electrodes(open the Renumber Electrodes function with the folder electrodes selected (entire electrodes will move including all their locations)).

ElectrodeElectrode : This level represents electrodes which exist in the assembly.
EDM Setup, EditEdit(edit the creation of this electrode), DeleteDelete(delete all the locations of this electrode), ActivateActivate(activate the first location of this electrode. After running the Extract Electrode function from the Electrode Guide, activating the electrode displays the remaining steps in the Electrode Guide), Open Component, HideHide(hide all the locations of this electrode), ShowShow(show all the locations of this electrode), Reset Color and Render Mode, Electrode Drawing, Report Image, Remove From FolderRemove From Folder(remove the selected items from the folder and place them under the UCS folder in the tree; empty folders are not deleted. This option is available when invoking the popup menu on one or more electrodes and/or locations within folders), Set Burn Distance, Simulation, Hide Other, Update & Disassociate, Ignore Update, Renumber Electrodes, Rename Component, Add Electrode Folder.

LocationLocation : This level represents the locations of each electrode. If an electrode appears more than once in the assembly, it will have several locations.
EDM Setup, Add Location, EditEdit(edit the creation of this electrode), DeleteDelete(delete the electrode location), ActivateActivate(activate the first location of this electrode. After running the Extract Electrode function from the Electrode Guide, activating the electrode displays the remaining steps in the Electrode Guide), Reset Color and Render Mode, Electrode Drawing, RenameRename(rename the location), Remove From FolderRemove From Folder(remove the selected items from the folder and place them under the UCS folder in the tree; empty folders are not deleted. This option is available when invoking the popup menu on one or more electrodes and/or locations within folders), 3D Trajectory, Hide/Show Trajectory LinesHide/Show Trajectory Lines(hide/show the trajectory lines - displayed when a 3D Trajectory has been defined and the function exited), Delete TrajectoryDelete Trajectory(delete a trajectory - displayed when a 3D Trajectory has been defined and the function exited), Set Burn Distance, Simulation, Hide Other, Add Electrode Folder.

Picking multiple entities

Operations on multiple entities in the tree can be performed. If the entities selected are of the same level (locations, electrodes, etc.), the operations that can be performed are Hide, Show, Create Electrode Drawing, Create Assembly Drawing, All Drawings and Simulation (all appear under the popup menu). If the entities selected are not of the same level, only Hide, Show and Simulation are available.

For example:

1. Select multiple electrodes from the Electrode Tree:

2. Select All Drawings from the popup submenu.

All drawings will be created for the selected electrodes.

Set Burn Distance

Set the motion distance for each electrode location (without setting a 3D Trajectory).

This function can be invoked by right-clicking in the Electrode Tree on one of the following locations: UCS , Electrode or Location , and selecting Set Burn Distance in the popup menu. If the function is invoked from a UCS or Electrode, all their children are also selected.

The Set Burn Distance dialog is displayed:

Set the required burn distance by selecting the appropriate option:

Use default distance

This option displays the minimum extraction distance (taking into account the electrode direction and the burning faces). This value is grayed out and cannot be changed.

Set burn distance

Set the burn distance as required. The value must be equal to or greater than zero. If the value is smaller than that of the default distance, the text inside the box is displayed in red. When invoking this function from multiple UCSs, Electrodes or Locations, the following occurs: If the selected items have the same value, this value is displayed in the field. If the selected items have different values, this value field is empty. Any change is applied to all selected locations.

Interaction with other functions

The Set Burn Distance function interacts with the following functions:

Simulation (Electrode)	If an electrode has a defined distance, the simulation will move it to that distance.
3D Trajectory	If you define a 3D Trajectory, it overrides the defined distance in the simulation. If you use the Set Burn Distance function and one or more selected locations has a 3D Trajectory defined, a message is displayed informing you that a 3D Trajectory has been defined and prompting you to delete the 3D Trajectory for the defined burn distance to take effect.
EDM Setup	The burn distance is also shown in the EDM Setup. ExampleExample Any changes works both ways: The Start Point and Burn Distance in the EDM Setup interacts with the defined distance (any change in the Tree will affect the values in the EDM Setup). If you change the Burn Distance in the EDM Setup, it will affect the Set Burn Distance value (in the Tree). In addition, a change in the Burn Distance is reflected the Start Point XYZ coordinates in the EDM Setup (for this location). If you change the Start Point, the Burn distance is updated respectively (in the EDM Setup and the Tree). If a 3D Trajectory is defined for a specific location, the last two coordinates of the trajectory are the Start and End coordinates respectively. The Burn Distance (the last motion) is also updated accordingly. Notifications If any of the start point, end point and distance values is different than the automatically calculated value, it is marked with a blue icon. Press this icon to reset the default distance, if required. If the user-defined distance is smaller than the automatically calculated distance, its text is colored red.
Add Location	When adding a location, the parameter of the location that was right clicked before the Add, will be copied to the new location(s). When adding an external electrode, it will not come with this parameter since it is kept on the instance and not on the electrode itself.

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