The Part Name defaults to be the same as the FeatureCAM part file name. This name is used in three places:
- The part name in the NC file comment.
- If the part has macros, the names of the macros are derived from the program name. A two-digit number is appended to the program name to form the macro name. For example, if the part is named plate the first macro would be named plate01.
- The name of the NC text file and documentation files (setup sheet and tooling list).
You can change the Part Name in the Setups dialog. Even though the name is changed in the Setups dialog, this name is the same for all Setups. A number is appended to subsequent Setups. Changing the Part Name changes the name of the NC file, tooling list and operations sheet that is generated. See Saving an NC part program to disk for more information on output files.
Note: Fanuc control users: you need to use a numeric value for the NC program name. This gives you a numeric NC file name and appropriately named macros.