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 Mating Tool dialog box
- Select OFFSET
FROM MATING TOOL to display the MATING TOOL dialog box (as shown in Figure
9.2.11).
- Toggle the
INCLUDE IN CURRENT PART checkbox on/off. If the option is toggled
on, the new copied or offset elements is included in the current part,
which is included in the current tool definition. If the option is
toggled off, a new part is automatically created and added to the current
tool definition.
- The NORMAL
OFFSET option 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 box.