The Geometry tab contains settings for defining the machining mode (for example, cutting, markings, information, and so forth) for entities. You can define the machining mode by layer, color, or entity type. All entities to import into Smart Production Cutting must be defined in the Selected Rule and Tool menus.
Any rules you added display in the table, as shown below.
Selected Rule
Layer
Defines the machining mode by layer. Click the check box and type the layer name in the text box.
Entities
Defines the machining mode by entity type. Click the check box and select entity types from the list (see below).
Color
Defines the machining mode by entity color. Click the check box and select a color type: ACI or RGB
Tool
Machining mode
Specifies the machining mode.
Quality Class
Enables you to define a quality class for entities. This option is available only when you use machine technology that contains quality classes.
Part Layer
Specifies whether entity part layers are mirrored or notmirrored. For more information, see Part layer.
Technology
This option is unavailable.
Attributes
Inserts additional attribute information to entities. This option is available only in customized Smart Production systems.
Use in Export
Enables you to control which colors the exported DXF/DWG file uses. This option is available when the import set is also used for exporting DXF/DWG nestings,
Outer Profile
Enables you to set outer profiles to a different color than inner profiles. This option is available when you export a DXF/DWG file.
To add a new rule
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Click the Geometry tab if it is not already displayed.
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Select the empty row at the bottom of the table (see below).
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Add a rule on the Selected Rule menu. Use Layer, Entities, Color, or any combination of these rules.
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Select a Machining mode (for example, Basic Cutting or Marking) as shown below.
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Click Add/Modify
to add the new rule.