Gate Location

Provides the means to enter gate locations manually or run a gate location analysis to obtain recommended locations.

Access:
	On the Mold Layout tab, click Gate Location.

Set tab

Set the gate locations manually.

Name	Used to edit the name of the gate location.
	Plastic Part If the file contains multiple plastic parts, specifies the part to receive the gate. Location Specifies the gate location on the part in the graphics window.
Copy to all pockets	Copies the gate location to all patterned elements. Clear the check mark to create a unique gate location on the selected part. Enabled by default.
Position and Value	Specifies the exact coordinates of the gate location. Select the X,Y,Z check box to enter the coordinates as X,Y,Z values. Clear the check box to enter the coordinates as U,V values. Click in the Position column to edit the value in the Value column.

Suggest tab

Run a gate location analysis to obtain optimum locations for gates.

Number of Gate Locations	Enter the required number of gates (1-10) for the plastic part.
Start	Launch the gate location analysis.
Stop	Stop the currently running gate location analysis.