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Revision as of 15:15, 20 May 2016

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STEPS for EXPORTING a SUPRAVISION FILE

STEP 1 - Import a Solid Model or Manually Enter Part Data in VTube

You can enter centerline coordinates, bender data, or import data using one of the import formats - like import a STEP model of a tube.

Some imports require further processing before you output to Supravision. For example, you need to use the collect process on STEP and IGES models - which is like measuring the tube with a mouse. Then you can calculate the centerline coordinates.

Before you can export Supravison data, you must have data in the Tube Data menu describing the tube shape.

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STEP 2 - Enter the Import/Export Menu button in the Navigation Pane

Click on the Import/Export button in the Navigation Pane.

Now click on the EXPORT Supravision button in the EXPORT section of the menu.

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STEP 3 - Click on SAVE in the Supravision Export Window

The Supravision export window lets you setup and save the Supravision file to any place on the disk or network.

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STEP 4 - Choose An Output Path in the Path Manager

The Path Manager lets you choose a path from a list of saved paths that you use often. Double click on the output path.

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STEP 5 - Save the New File

In the Save dialog, edit name, then press save.

The name it will suggest will always the Part Number value in Part Setup by default.

If you enter a filename with no filename extension, then VTube will automatically append .$$$ to the end of the name. (We don't recommend other extensions since they are non-standard.)

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Additional Tips About Exporting Supravision Files

Tip 1: Move the Supravision Export button to the top of the list if you use it often

To make it easier to get to, you might want to move the Supravision export button to the top of the EXPORT list.

You can do this by clicking on the arrange button (with the check mark image) next to the EXPORT button in the expandable menu.

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