BSE REPORT
This function enables the user to generate a summary report of the Blank Size Estimation, which is saved as a *.htm file. The interface of the Blank Size Estimate Report is shown in Figure 7.3.9
Figure 7.3.9 Blank Evaluation Report
When the Blank Evaluation Report dialog box pops up, there is a highlight frame that appears in the display area. The image displayed inside this frame will be copied as a JPG image to the BSE report .htm file.
DATE
Display the date of the blank evaluation report.
FILE NAME
Enable the user to assign a file name and the file path to save the current blank evaluation report.
UNIT
Display the current unit system in the blank evaluation report.
MATERIAL TYPE
Display the name of the selected blank material.
MATERIAL THICKNESS
Display the selected material thickness. The user may edit this field.
MATERIAL OFFSET
Displays the user defined material offset used for calculations.
COMMENTS
Enable the user to write comments about this blank evaluation.
Click on the Apply button to save the current blank evaluation report as the .htm file and then open this file automatically in the default web browser (PC with Windows operating system). A sample BSE report is shown in Figure 7.3.10.
Figure 7.3.10 A sample blank evaluation report