CONVERT DF ADDENDUM
This function allows user to translate the addendum which designed in other CAD software to the addendum that eta/DYNAFORM can be identified. The user can directly modify the addendum by using the tools in eta/DYNAFORM environment. The dialog box of Convert DF Addendum is illustrated in Figure 6.4.2.
Figure 6.4.2 Convert DF Addendum dialog box
DEFINE ORIGINAL PART
The DIE and BINDER must be defined prior to creating addendum. This function enables the user to assign the original part(s) as DIE using the SELECT PART function. If the user has defined the DIE using DEFINE TOOLS function in TOOLS menu, this button is disabled. As illustrated in Figure 6.4.3, the user selects the red part as the original part.
DEFINE BINDER PART
This function enables the user to assign BINDER using the SELECT PART function. As illustrated in Figure 6.4.3, the user selects the green part as the BINDER.
SELECT ADDENDUM ELEMENTS
This function enables the user to select all the elements of original addendum design. The function provided in SELECT ELEMENTS dialog box is utilized to conduct the operation. As illustrated in Figure 6.4.3, the user selects all elements in the blue part as the addendum part.
Figure6.4.3 Classification of parts in Re-Engineering
APPLY
This function is used to convert the original addendum to the addendum in DFE environment. eta/DYNAFORM creates the new addendum in the original position. A typical result is illustrated in Figure 6.4.4.
Figure 6.4.4 The new converted addendum in DYNAFORM
UNDO
Undo the last convert operation.
EXIT
Dismiss the Convert dialog box