Use the Multi-torch menu in the State Manager to define specification to create a nesting for a multi-torch machine. The Multi-torch menu displays when no tools or objects are active. When you select a part in the work area, the software adds an Actions sub menu to the Multi-torch menu, as shown below.
Add
Mirrored
Opens the mirrored multi-torch Add tool group.
Torch Count
Specifies the quantity of torches.
Torch Distance
Specifies the minimum distance between torches.
Recalculate
Recalculates torch distances if you change one torch distance.
Calculate Defaults
Calculates distances with respect to the plate width.
Confirm
Accepts the changes.
Multi-torch list headers
Names the columns in the list. The following columns are available.
#
specifies the torch number.
Distance
specifies the distance from the master torch.
Distance between torches
specifies the distance between two torches.
Actions
Minimize
Minimizes the vertical distance between parent and child parts.
Minimize using compaction
Minimizes the vertical distance between parent and child parts using compaction.
Maximize
Maximizes the vertical distance between parent and child parts.
Convert to Nesting
Converts the activated part and its child parts to normal nesting.
Convert to Multi-torch Nesting
Converts the activated parts to multi-torch nesting. The part with the lowest Y coordinate value becomes the parent part.
Unify
Minimize and unify distances
Minimize and unify distances between torches
Maximize and unify distances
Maximize and unify distances between torches
Adds the multi-torch settings of the currently active part to other parts. Select
the part that has the settings to apply to other parts, and then click Unify. Next, select the parts to receive the settings, and then click Confirm on the State Manager.
To specify multi-torch options
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Make sure that no tools or objects are activated. The Multi-torch menu displays in the State Manager.
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Enter the necessary number of torches in the torch count
box.
A list of torches displays in a table on the Multi-torch menu.
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Type the distance from the master torch in the Distance column, or type the distance between torches in the Distance between torches column. Alternatively, click Calculate Defaults
to calculate distances with respect to the plate width.
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Click Confirm
.
The software applies the multi-torch properties and moves the parts from Visual to the work area.
You can change the multi-torch properties of a part in the work area by selecting the part. The Multi-torch menu displays in the State Manager.