BSE REPORT
This function enables the user to generate a summary report of the Blank Size Estimation, saved as a *.htm file. The interface of the Blank Size Estimate Report is shown in Figure 7.3.6
Figure 7.3.6 Blank Evaluation Report
When the Blank Evaluation Report dialog box pops up, there is a highlight frame that appears on the display area. Data displayed inside this frame will be copied as a JPG image to the BSE report .htm file.
DATE
Displays the date of the blank evaluation report.
FILE NAME
Enables user to assign a file name and the file path to save the current blank evaluation report..
UNIT
Displays the current unit system in the blank evaluation report.
MATERIAL TYPE
Displays the name of the selected blank material.
MATERIAL THICKNESS
Displays the selected material thickness. The user may edit this field..
MATERIAL OFFSET
Displays the user defined material offset used for calculations.
COMMENTS
Enables the user to write comments about this blank evaluation..
Click the Apply button, and the program will save the current blank evaluation report as the .htm file and then open this file automatically in the default web browser (PC with windows system). A sample BSE report is shown in Figure 7.3.7.
Figure 7.3.7 A sample blank evaluation report