Program Output

This section shows you how to use the various tools provided with Machining Solutions for producing output data.

Generate NC Output in Interactive Mode: Select Generate NC Code Interactively then select the manufacturing program to be processed and define processing options.
  • Generate Clfile Code in Batch Mode: Select Generate NC Output in Batch Mode then select the manufacturing program to be processed and define the Clfile processing options.
  • Generate NC Code in Batch Mode: Select Generate NC Output in Batch Mode then select the manufacturing program to be processed and define the NC code processing options.
 
  • MfgBatch utility program that allows you to generate NC data files from a manufacturing program by means of an executable program under Windows or a shell under UNIX.
Batch Queue Management: Manage tool path computation outside the interactive CATIA session, with the possibility of scheduling the execution of several batch jobs.
Generate NC Documentation: Select Generate Documentation to produce shop floor documentation in HTML format. 
Import an APT Source into the Program: Select the APT Import contextual command to insert an existing APT source into the current manufacturing program. 

Batch Mode Commands and Shareable Licenses

Please note that it is not possible to use batch mode commands with product licenses that are shareable.

Therefore, it is not possible to generate a tool path using the Manage Batch Queue or Generate NC Code in Batch Mode command if the product license is shareable.