GENERATE A TOOL FROM MATING TOOLS
This function is used to generate the
tool mesh from an existing tool. It combines the operations of copying or
offsetting elements, creating parts, and adding parts to the current tool
definition.

Figure
9.2.11 The Mating Tool Dialog Window
- Select OFFSET
FROM MATING TOOL and the MATING TOOL dialog window (as shown in Figure 9.2.11) is displayed.
- Toggle the
INCLUDE IN CURRENT PART function ON/OFF. If the function is ON, the
new copied or offset elements will be included in the current part, and
the current parts will be included in the current tool definition.
If the function is OFF, a new part will be automatically created and added
to the current tool definition.
- The NORMAL
OFFSET toggle is used to offset the elements in normal direction. If
toggled ON, the user can key in offset THICKNESS.
- The user can set
the location of the new tool along the stroke direction by inputting
DISTANCE. The distance is measured from the original tool mesh.
- To offset or copy elements, select APPLY.
- Select OK to exit the dialog window.