Installing a New Machine

The overall process for installing a new machine involves completing the following tasks:

• prepare for installing a new machine
• install a new machine
• setup new machine
• add tools to a machine
• configure tools on a machine

Prepare for Installing a New Machine

Before installing a new machine, make sure you read and understand Before Installing a Machine.

Install a New Machine

The following steps describe how to install a new machine that does not require installing customized NC. This procedure involves using the "New" button on the Installed machines dialog.

For step-by-step information on how to install a machine that does utilize custom NC (referred to as a "custom NC machine"), see Installing a Custom NC Machine. For more information about installing a new machine, and installing one that uses customized NC, see "New vs Custom NC Machines" in Before Installing a Machine.

To install a new machine on ESTmep or CAMduct:

1. Click File Setup Installed Machines to display the Installed Machines dialog.
2. On the left side of the Installed Machines dialog, select a machine type by clicking one of the tabs; for example, Round Linear, Rectangular Linear, or Ancillaries.
3. Select a machine listed under Installed Machines, in an existing group, or select the default machine.

   You will be making a copy of this machine configuration to use as a starting point, and then editing it. It can save time if you choose a machine that is similar to the new one you want to install.

4. Click the New button.

   The following prompt displays: "Copy new machine parameters from 'selected machine'?"

5. Click Yes to accept the selected machine parameters.

   The Machine Editor dialog displays. At this point, the new machine is created. The next step is to edit the default machine name.

6. On the Machine tab, provide a name for the new machine.

Now that the installed machine is created, and has an appropriate name associated with it, the next step is to set up the machine.

Setup a New Machine

Setting up a new machine involves configuring the options on the various tabs on the Machine Editor dialog. For more information, see Setting Up a Machine.

Add Tools to a New Machine

After setting up the installed machine by configuring the tabs on the Machine Editor dialog, the next step is to add the required tools that are associated with the new machine. Do this from the Installed Machines dialog. See Add Tools to a Machine for more information.

Note: When installing a new machine () that relies on an externally hard-coded .VPL file, all tools are added by default, and all supported Globals, Details, and Conditions are added when a tool is added.

Configure Tools on a New Machine

Once you have finished adding one or more tools to the new machine, the next step is to configure the tool behavior using the Edit Tools dialog. This dialog is available from the Installed Machines dialog. See Configure Tools on a Machine for more information.