The Autofold DEC file is composed of a Header Line, Item Lines, and a Footer Line. The functions of each of these are described below.
Header Line: The Autofold Format starts with a single header line made up of the following 4 fields:
| Field | Function | Description |
| 1 | Format Name | Always "Map3" . |
| 2 | Job Name | The CAMduct Job name. |
| 3 | Unit | M for Metric units I for Imperial units. |
| 4 | Data Lines | Number of data lines following the header line. |
Item Lines: The Autofold format continues with a data line for each item to be manufactured. This is made up of the following 13 data fields on each data line.
| Field | Function | Description |
| 1 | Item | Item No as displayed in CAMduct Job Contents - Items view. |
| 2 | Quantity | Item Quantity. |
| 3 | Section Name |
One of these Text Values: "BOX STD" - Full wrap - Seam Folds = NO "BOX PITTS" - Full wrap - Seam Folds = YES "L STD" - 2 x L shapes - Seam Folds = NO "L PITTS" - 2 x L shapes - Seam Folds = YES "U STD" - U Shape "FLATLOCK" - One Flat side with allowances "FLAT" - One Flat side - Used for Nest Blanks This is controlled by the Folds setting for Seam in the Seams tab of Installed Decoiler setup.
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| 4 | Seam Name | Seams as set up in Pattern Database e.g. "RAS" |
| 5 | Dim 1 | Size of first Duct side. |
| 6 | Dim 2 | Size of second Duct side. |
| 7 | Dim 3 | Always 0. |
| 8 | Length | Length of Straight = Coil Width. |
| 9 | Gauge | Material Gauge or thickness in mm. |
| 10 | Notch Type | N=0 Connector Notch No N=1 Connector Notch Yes. Controlled by Notch Setting for Connector in Connectors Tab of Installed Decoiler Setup.
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| 11 | Fold Type |
F=0 Do Not Perform Fold Action F=1 Do Perform Fold Action Controlled by Fold Settings on Other tab of Installed Decoiler Setup
Please note, the values shown may not match the settings required on this machine. |
| 12 | Roll Type |
DC=0 Connector Roll = No DC=1 Connector Roll = Yes Controlled by Roll Setting for Connector in Connectors tab of Installed Decoiler Setup.
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| 13 | ? | SL=0. This field is always 0, and is not controlled by CAMduct. |
Footer Line: The file ends with a line with % to mark the end of the line.