Shop Data Systems PeddiNest Extension for Tekla PowerFab - Step 1 Setup
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Shop Data Systems PeddiNest - Step 1 Setup
For instructions, see also Nest plates with Shop Data Systems in the Tekla PowerFab Product Guide.
- Enable Extension Directory:
File -> Administration
Check the box for Enable Extension DirectoryImage - Assign a directory for Extensions:
File -> Default DirectoriesImage - Add the SDSNestingInterface.dll file (provided by Shop Data Systems) to the Extension directory
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Integration Settings
If you are moving from the old integration to the Extension, the Integration Settings for Shop Data Systems are no longer used. From the Maintenance Menu -> Integration Settings -> Shop Data Systems, you can UNCHECK the box to Enable Shop Data Systems for Plate Nesting:
Image - Use the Extension
To make the SDS Nesting Extension available as the nesting software, when Combining select Optimizations and select Extension as the Plate Nesting Software. "Extension" can be set as the default under Combining Optimizations in each module's (that supports combining) Company Standards. Now External SDS Nesting will be available when exporting the Combining nest request.Image