You can add material dimensions, or
material sizes, to the shape list in the Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance dialog.
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Go to .
The Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance dialog opens.
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Select a shape in the shape
list.
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Open the Dimensions tab.
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Click Add
Dimension at the bottom of the dialog.
The Dimension dialog opens.
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Define the dimension properties.
Note: The available and mandatory fields the Dimension dialog vary according to the shape properties.
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If you want to add a
name for the dimension that is used in an integrated software, type the
designation in the ERP
Desgn or ProNest
Desgn field.
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In the Revaluation section, define the revaluation properties.
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In the Scrap section, set a scrap length.
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In the Advance
Bill section, define the kerf, squaring amounts, and clamp allowance
according to your needs.
For details, see Dimension properties.
Note:
The Valid Scrap % field should only be used in conditions where extreme
fine-tuning for the combining of materials is necessary. This
setting is connected to the combining algorithms of Tekla
PowerFab. Set Valid Scrap % to 0 unless the Tekla
PowerFab Support instructs
you otherwise.
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Click
Save.
The new dimension is added to the Tekla
PowerFab material database and shown in the Dimension list for the selected shape.
You can also import by clicking the Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance ribbon tab. If you add dimensions for shapes by importing, remember to check the
material database for dimensions that do not have complete properties. You can
easily find any dimensions with incomplete properties by creating a zero weight
report. For detailed instructions on creating material reports, see Material reports.