AutoCAD Data Converters Conversion Software For Converting AutoCAD Files to CHIYODA Bender Data

No more bender data entry by hand! Add-On Software for Automatically send data from your Benderlink CAD system to Benderlink for Users CHIYODA benders. Convert AutoCAD data into bender Read more about the converters at data www.advancedtubular.com/dxfconvert/dxf2chi automatically.

Requirements:

· Windows 98, NT, 2000

· Benderlink for Chiyoda Software

· Any CAD package that can build DXF files is compatible: - AutoCAD, TurboCAD, IntelliCAD, CADKEY, Microstation, FastCAD, Ashlar Vellum 3D......

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DXF2CHIYODA Program Features

· SETUP IMPORT / EXPORT FILES Enter the IMPORT DXF file, the IMPORT Benderlink template file, and the new EXPORT Benderlink file

· BENDERLINK TEMPLATE FILES Each CHIYODA bender can have a unique low-level setup based upon its size and the way it is used. Before converting DXF data to Benderlink for CHIYODA files, DXF2CHIYODA imports Benderlink TEMPLATE files that are actual pre-saved artifact files from each of your CHIYODA benders so that DXF2CHIYODA never disturbs low-level settings that should stay the same.

· RECOGNIZES AUTOCAD GEOMETRY The centerline data that defines the tube shape can be placed on any unique AutoCAD layer.

The program recognizes 3-D lines on a designated search layer that define the end points and intersection points. (The search layer is programmable.)

3-D arcs on that layer are used to determine the centerline bend radii at each bend. The program also allows you to skip using 3-D arcs in order to build programs with a default radius.

· INTERSECTION TOLERANCE A programmable intersection tolerance ensures that intersecting lines are matched using the DXF2CHIYODA matching algorithm - even if rounding errors exist in the data. With this feature, it is possible to have geometry that is just "close" (not perfect) and the DXF2CHIYODA converter will still be able to build the centerline data.

· BENDERLINK DATA OPTIONS DXF2CHIYODA allows further control of the internal CHIYODA drawing number for each part, auto- combining near bends into a single bends, and adding an extra FPB row in GRIPPER mode parts.

· AUTOMATIC PROCESSING The program can be run in automode, which allows for control by other programs. In this mode, DXF2CHIYODA automatically unloads when conversion is complete.

· CONVERSION LOG During conversion, DXF2CHIYODA displays a conversion log on the screen to indicate the progress of the build. Also, it builds a conversion log file that enables you to track the last session results in any word processor. The log contains a date/time stamp for every line built.

· BENDER DATA LOG After conversion, DXF2CHIYODA displays the created CHIYODA data that was saved to the newly built Benderlink data file. This log is created in the Rich Edit format and can be viewed by WordPad or most other Rich Edit compatible word processors.

Sample Log Output [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] ------Import DXF File------[3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading test.dxf now... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - DXF file loaded [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Searching 1390 lines of data for the DXF ENTITIES section... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - ENTITIES section found at index 1066 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Searching for tube entities on layer "3" [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - ARC Radius: 0.5000 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - ARC Center: 8.1207, 6.1964, 2.3353 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - ARC Radius: 0.5000 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - ARC Center: 3.5438, 6.6964, 1.8353 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Matching Centerline Segments Total: 3 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - DXF data parsing complete [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Sorting LINE data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - End 2 of Line 1 = End 1 of Line 2 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - End 2 of Line 2 = End 1 of Line 3 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Intersections Found: 2 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Finding start of centerline... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Start of centerline found: Line 1 End 1 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - 1 - X 8.62070, Y 4.95077, Z 2.33529 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - 2 - X 8.62070, Y 6.69644, Z 2.33529 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - 3 - X 3.04382, Y 6.69644, Z 2.33529 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - 4 - X 3.04382, Y 6.69644, Z 0.93412 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Radius assigned to bend 1: 0.5000 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Radius assigned to bend 2: 0.5000 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Arc to bend matches found: 2 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Calc all coordinates to standard bender data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] ------Import Template Benderlink Channel File------[3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading channel file: C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\New Folder (3)\dxf2CHIYODA\CHIYODA_PF.Channel [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Channel file is type: MQ85 CHIYODA [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Internal data is now set to CHIYODA type [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading Drawing Number data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading Parameter data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading Work Spec data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading Option data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading XYZ data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading FPB data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Loading Number Counter data... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Analyzing - Internal Yaskawa PARAMETER data: Unit, Machine Length [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Machine Length: 2170.000 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Analyzing - Internal Yaskawa WORKSPECS data [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Process Count: 13 [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Analyzing - Internal Yaskawa FPB data [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] ------Build New Benderlink Channel Data------[3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Importing TubeCalc data in Benderlink object... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Checking for split angles to combine before importing... [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Translating 2 Bends --> 2 Processes [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - New Part - Reset Primary Set Point [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Converting to CHIYODA: Searching for up to THREE radii [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Found SINGLE Radius [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Assign Radii To Bend Rows [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Assign Diameter [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Internal Conversion Complete [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Updating Yaskawa Work Specs Communications Data from New Values [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Updating Yaskawa FPB Communications Data from New Values [3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] ------Build New Benderlink Channel File------[3/23/01 1:14:48 PM] - OK - Benderlink file "C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\New Folder (3)\dxf2CHIYODA\new part.channel" saved to disk

Types of AutoCAD DXF converters available

There are two types of DXF Converters available for the CHIYODA line of benders:

· DXF2CHIMQ41 for conversion of data to CHIYODA MQ41 (older style) benders.

· DXF2CHIMQ85 for conversion of data to CHIYODA MQ85 (newer style) benders.

Advanced Tubular Technologies, DXF2CHIMQ85...... US$4000 Inc. DXF2CHIMQ41...... US$4000 5499 Perry Drive, Unit J Note: Waterford, MI 48329

This package creates Benderlink files. Benderlink files are transferred to benders using Benderlink Telephone: (248) 674-2059 software, which is a separate software package. Facsimile: (248) 674-2157