Managing Machining Process Tables

The Machining Process Tables menu contains the following options:

• Current

This option enables you to load the current MP Table in the Machining Process Table Manager.

• New

With this option you can create a new MP Table. SolidCAM enables you to create four types of MP Tables: Milling, Turning, Mill-Turn, and Wire Cut.

• Open

This option enables you to load an MP Table via the standard Windows browser.

1. Right-click the Machining Process header and choose Open from the submenu to load the Machining Process Table. The browser window is displayed.
2. Choose a Machining Process Table file (*.mpt)

The Machining Process Table is loaded and the Machining Process Table Manager is displayed.

• Save as

This option enables you to save the current Machining Process Table to the disk with a new name or in a new location.

When this option is chosen, the Machining process Save As dialog box is displayed.

• Close

This option enables you to close the current Machining Process.

• Copy

This option enables you to copy the MP Table.

The Copy Machining Process Table dialog box is displayed.

1. In the left field of the dialog box, choose an MP Table.
2. Click to move the MP Table in the copy-container field. You can use the button to remove MP Tables.
3. Choose the copy location in the right field.
4. Click Copy to confirm the operation.
5. Click Exit to close the dialog box.

• Delete

Choose this option to delete the MP Table via the standard Windows Browser.

• Recent MP Tables

This option displays a list of the last MP Tables you loaded in SolidCAM. You can open the file by clicking the file you want to open.

• Group Types

This option enables you to create your own MP Group Type.

• Expressions

This option enables you to create and manage your own list of expressions that will be available in each MP you design.