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1. Level 3 IF eVISIOM Document Level Product Cancel OF Adding a new print template Enter the template information into the fields and click OK to add the new print template Click Cancel to exit without any changes taking effect Database Configuration 89 14 5 Counter Use this dialog to set up counters for file name generation E Level Settings E Machines Counter Workflows Counter E User Groups PO Tal Database Configuration Database Server Digits Steps Next Number i Show Columns Do Do y Do HM Dot Monitor Directories Print Templates fe Counter i Maintenance The Counter dialog Counter Counter Use this field to select the appropriate counter to generate the file name Name Enter the name of the counter in this field Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the counter name Steps Enter into this field the amount by which the counter name should increase Next number Enter into this field the next number to be generated Database Configuration 90 san Add Click this button to add the counter entered in the Name field When counters have been configured dynamic buttons for handling the counters appear You can Save the counter you have added Delete the selected counter or Cancel the operation 14 6 Maintenance Use this dialog to perform database maintenance functions a aetna Mainten
2. I Level Settings fee Level Options Database Fields Level File Handling Nere Al Crie Applications Predefined Fields Level Syne Level Options Status Configuration mo H Auto Append Access Mode Y Machine Group M Level is Customer Comment on restore Revision Control DNC Option Level is Workpiece Comment on replace L Checkin Check Dut E j z F E F H Machines Tool List Level contains customer Comment on append Workflows User Groups Database Configuration Use machine settings Extract Tool Information Sort by Y Tools Enable Revisions Level gt Family of Parts j Enable Notes Level Level is Machine group Setup Sheet Y Prefer Machine Directories Work Orders Y Comment on delete Generate Level Name Generate Level Name Prefix Digits Steps Next Number fo A fo A fo 2 Machine FANUC Counter Example 1 The Level Options dialog Level Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Level Options M IsFile Check this option if files should be stored in this level Iv Machine Group Check this option to activate the machine group that the level should be associated to when adding an element of this level M DNC Option Check this option 1f the selected level should have communication options send receive options in the right click menu Ca Level Settings 33 Tool List
3. SMTP Username Use this field to enter the user name to log on to the SMTP mail server te SMTP Password Use this field to specify the password for the mail server SMTP Sender Address Use this field to enter the mail address for the outgoing messages Database Configuration 84 14 2 Show Columns Use this dialog to add custom columns to the Database Explorer E Client Configuration Visible Columns H Level Settings H Machines Database Fields Workflows mrn E User Groups E Database Configuration Drawing Number Database Server Program fe Show Columns Part Number Delete Add OK The Visible Columns dialog Database Fields Ab Suto anen Value This field lists the user defined columns that can be shown in the Database Explorer The values can be selected via check boxes and added to the Explorer column title bar by right clicking the column bar New values are added to the field by entering the name in the text field below and clicking the Add button Add Click this button to add the value in the text field to the list of visible columns Delete Click this button to delete the selected value Database Configuration 85 14 3 Monitor Directories Use the following dialog to set up the directories to monitor Client Configuration Monitor Directories H Level Settings H Machines Monitor Directories 2 Workflows H User Groups Directory File
4. Change Add The Auto Import dialog File Name Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to specify its auto import settings Machines 67 z HI FL Start Trigger Use this field to specify a start trigger to identify CAM Files Example CAMFILE End Trigger Use this field to specify the CAM file s end trigger Example Allowed Extensions Use this field to specify the extensions allowed for the files to be imported Example nc mpf h Import Delay Use this field to specify the time in milliseconds to wait before importing data Generate Tool List Check this option to generate a tool list on the basis of the imported file Remove Trigger Check this field to remove the trigger line after the import operation before storing file Split WPD Files Check this option to split WPD files before storing them Use Dialog Check this option to use dialog when auto importing files Tool List Extensions Use this field to specify the extensions allowed for tool lists CAM Extension Use this field to specify the extensions allowed for CAM files Import Directory This field shows a list of all import directories defined for the chosen machine group Move Move file to the import directory as opposed to copy n no y yes Machines 68 Ab Sarii Sairi Sariini Generate Generate
5. NC Files Other Files Auto mport tu Advanced i i Transfer Workflows H User Groups File Name Machine Default v M Use Level Settings File Name Prefix Digits Extension Steps Next Number CAM 5 A cam fo A 0 Counter File Template Template o A Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name Copy File v Generate File Name v Default Path o H Database Configuration Default Values OK The CAM Files dialog File Name Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its CAM files settings M Use Level Settings Select this option to use the same settings as those stored under Level Settings gt File Handling for the CAM File level E File Name Prefix Use this field to enter the prefix to the file name Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Machines 56 1 This function 1s used for file name generation and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Extension Use this field to specify the file name extension Steps Use this field to specify the number by which you want each new file name as generated using the number of digits specified u
6. Supervisors Fanuc Users Okuma Users The Users dialog User Info This field shows a list of all defined users and their details on Edit Click this button to modify the information of the highlighted user A window that resembles the Append User dialog appears although with the title Edit User e Delete Click this button to delete the highlighted user User Groups 79 Button Add Click this button to add a new user The Append User dialog will appear Username peee ooo First Name Confirm Password The Append User dialog Enter a Username Password and other information if necessary and then click OK If you want to exit without entering data click Cancel User Groups This field shows a list of the defined user groups Select a user to see which user group the user belongs to User groups and Access rights can be configured in the parent dialog User Groups Database Configuration 80 14 Database Configuration Use this dialog to configure database settings and file directories Client Configuration Database Configuration i Level Settings H Machines Directories Workflows Main Directory ROOT H User Groups C CIMCO SAMPLEDB al Database Configuration Backup Directory SBACKUP C CIMCO SAMPLEDB BACKUP Temp Directory STEMP CACIMCOISAMPLEDEITEMP Real Path Max Backups Database Configuration Monitor Main Directory
7. To modify an instance select it from the list and then click the Edit button at the bottom of the dialog Click Save after edition 1s complete or Cancel to abort editing Click on Delete to remove the selected instance Settings abc fa Name Use this field to enter the name of the instance Settings Use the different options listed in this group to define the instance Level Settings 30 10 Level Settings Use this dialog to configure the different levels their names icons how they are related and where they are stored Client Configuration Level Settings ae Level Settings H Machines Level Settings Workflows eel User Groups Product G E Database Configuration aa Caption Product Group Icon e Staticlcon Dynamic Icon Allowed Sub levels Available Levels Product Group 4 CAD File CAM File NC File gt Revision Level Options e ROOT Level C NC Level C User defined CAD Level C Subprogram C CAM Level C Other Level Level Directory SROOTA LEVE LNAME Delete Add fauli OK The Level Settings dialog Level Settings e cl Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured To add new levels to the list click the Add button at the bottom of the dialog Enter a name for the level and define its settings using the fields below Click on Delete at the bottom of the dialog to remove the selected level ss Caption Use this
8. W Customizable Database Fields Up to 10 database fields can be defined for every level W Predefined Database Fields For every database field a list of predefined values can be configured This prevents from entering wrong data when adding a level or document Y Configurable Search Fields The search fields shown in the Search panel can be customized Any field defined in the database can be used in a search Advanced Search can be used to filter the results by date or time periods Y Supports CAD Files CAM Files NC Files CIMCO PDM offers special support for CAD CAM NC files like specific actions or interfaces Y Preview of NC files CAD files CAM files images etc The Database Preview provides quick info on the selected level or document The related database fields and information as well as a preview of the contents of the selected document are shown Y Auto import of posted CAM Files Configurable automatic import of post processed CAM files Y Configuration of External Applications CIMCO PDM can launch external applications from within the client You can define a list of applications for the Open with function when right clicking on a document Besides for every level that contains a file a default application can be set up to open the file on double click Y Level Synchronization If there are two or more database fields with the same meaning in different levels these can be synchronized to avoid unnecessary ma
9. disclosure or reproduction is prohibited without the prior express written permission of CIMCO A S CIMCO PDM CIMCO Edit CIMCO NC Base CIMCO DNC Max and the CIMCO Logo are trademarks of CIMCO A S Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders About CIMCO PDM 6 1 About CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM 1s a paperless manufacturing data management system that helps you manage control and securely store CAD CAM files NC programs setup sheets tool lists quality documents images and any other production related data It is highly customizable and can be configured exactly to match your existing production workflow With CIMCO PDM you get all the functionality you would expect from a modern data management system and then some It allows you to gather structure and centralize all your production documents in one secure place on your network and handles user permissions backup restore and revisioning of all associated production documents Any file or document managed by PDM can easily be located from any networked PC with the PDM client installed and sent directly to the shop floor in seconds This allows for a more efficient workflow where both CNC programmers and machinists have access to all of their necessary data at a glance a G1X G2X He G3X G4X Document Photo Too
10. 5 Predefined Fields Use this configuration dialog to set up the predefined values for the database fields defined in the dialog Database Fields E Client Configuration Predefined Fields El Level Settings Level Options b Database Fields Level File Handling Operation TT Applications Field S Predefined Fields ar if Description hd Level Syne Status Configuration Auto Append Access Mode Default Revision Control j E Check In Check Out E E Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Level Values 1 _ _ _o S Default Delete Cancel Add The Predefined Fields dialog me Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Field Select from the drop down list the database field to be configured Level Settings 41 Values HDL Value This field shows a list of the predefined values entered for the selected field To add a new element to the list enter the desired value in the text field below the list and click the button Add To remove an element from the list of predefined values click on the desired element and select Delete Use the up down arrows to sort the elements on the list Add Click this button to add the text in the text field to the list of predefined values Cancel Click this button to cancel the definition of a new predefined value Delete Clic
11. Add Add a new machine group Give the machine group an indicative name select the template you want to use and click Add to add the machine group Machines 53 11 1 Directories Use the following dialog to define the environment variables for storing Backups CAM files NC files and Other files E Client Configuration fH Level Settings E pa Bove Files E NC Files Dther Files o Auto lmport Advanced i Transfer Workflows f User Groups Database Configuration Directories Main and Backup Directories Machine Default v Machine Directory MACHINENAME C NC DATAS MACHINEGROUP Backup Directory MACHINEBACKUP MACHINENAMESBACKUP CAM Files Directory CAM i MACHINENAMESCAM al NC Files Directory i MACHINENAMEANC T al Other Files Directory OTHER MACHINENAMESOTHER al Offline Directory Po mal Real Path Default Values OK The Directories dialog Main and Backup Directories i Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its directories e Machine Directory MACHINENAME Use this field to specify the start directory for this machine interface The 8MACHINENAME variable will take the value entered here All other variables for interface directories are by default defined in relation to the MACHINENAME variable The initial value
12. Database Configuration dialog either click on the CIMCO PDM icon to open the PDM menu and then on the Database Configuration icon E or directly click the small Setup dialog launch icon in the lower right corner of the Database toolbar Qs a Explorer Add Logoff Results Database iri Accessing the Database Configuration through the Database toolbar To configure the database you must have access to the PC where the PDM Client is installed and have administrator access to the database From the dialog tree in the left pane of the appearing window click the dialog you want to view or configure Expand the dialog tree 1f necessary by clicking Client Configuration 23 9 Client Configuration The PDM Client 1s the interface to the database Use the following dialog to configure the main settings for the PDM Client ag Client Configuration Client Configuration H Level Settings H Machines Client Configuration Workflows V Path Relative to Main Directory Show File Extensions H User Groups Database Configuration Remember Password Y Show File type Open Information on Double click Y Show CAM Preview V Create Backup Before Open ly Use Windows Login Name Y Create Backup Before Delete Y Open PDM Explorer on Start up Start maximized Enable Word Viewer Max Search Results Auto Log off Time 20 fo CH Language Preview Picture Size English X 140 Barcode Scanner Presetter COM
13. In this way you can store and access NC programs in the database directly from the machine control only possible with DNC Max Auto Receive and Remote Request functions a et ee E Level Settings SB Machines Machines E pu Directories Machine Ey Data Directory CAM Files fod Ce Fanuc OM CANC DATA_PDMIFANUC OM E NC Files Program format CANC DATA PDMIHAAS o be Associated Files Other Files Auto Import jm Advanced 7 i Transfer i Workflows l User Groups Database Configuration Add Port Delete Add The Machines dialog Machines This field shows a list of the machines stored in the database us Machine This column shows the name of the machine groups de Data Directory This column shows the path of the data directory for the corresponding machine group Machines 52 sr Add Port Click this button to add a DNC port to the selected machine group The following window will appear _ DPREO PC Controls Haas Chil DPREO PC Controls E machine drcmanhost dnemaxgrouprame Add a new DNC port Select the port you want to connect to the machine group from the list of available ports on the DNC interface and then click OK e Delete Click this button to delete the machine group highlighted in the list w Add Click this button to add a new machine group to the list The following dialog appears Machine Oku ma LU Template Oku ma Lathe Cancel
14. NC files when the status gets active Default Check this option to make the current status default Request Comment Check this option to request a comment on status change NC Base Status Use this field to synchronize the status with CIMCO NC Base Send E mail Select from this list the user group to receive E mails on status changes Access Mode Use this field to select an access mode that should be used when the status gets active Access Control Use this field to select users that are allowed to change status Add Click this button to add a new status A new window will open for entering the status name Click OK to add the new status or Cancel to exit without any change Delete Click this button to delete the selected status Level Settings 46 10 8 Auto Append Use this dialog to set up automatic adding of sub levels onfiguratic E Cient Configuration Level Settings Level Options Database Fields Level File Handling INC FIG i Applications Predefined Fields Level Sync pu Status Configuration Level Values Level Other File Other File E User Groups H Database Configuration Delete The Auto Append dialog Level Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Values This field shows a table of the defined levels to be appended to the selected level Delete Click this button to delete the selected auto ap
15. Source Level Use this field to select the source level for the synchronization e Source Field Use this field to select the source field of data Cancel Click this button to cancel the definition of a new synchronization rule es Add Click this button to add the synchronization rule defined in the above fields 10 7 Status Configuration Use this dialog to set up the status configuration For every single level an unlimited number of status can be set up each containing actions like Lock NC files and Enable transfer limit It is also possible to send E mails when a status changes E Client Configuration Status Configuration Level Settings E i Level Options Status Configuration Database Fields Level Status Group File Handling CAD File v CAD File hs Applications Predefined Fields Delete Ge Level Sync a Status Configuration Status i Auto Append lUdted a Updated Access Mode P Revision Control Status Name ww Check In 4 Check Out Updated E Machines Allowed Status Available Status Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Lock NC File NC Base Status Access Control I Unlock NC File No change ADMIN ALICE Send E Mail E CARL Administrators EVA Enable Transfer Limit MARIA Disable Transfer Limit ames Nous OSCAR Default admin C PETER _ THOMAS Request Comment Delete Add The Status
16. a new filename on auto import n no y yes Add Click this button to add an import directory The following dialog will open MNC Data POM 4 backup DNC RUOT DNC TEMP FANUC OM Fanuc OM Control HAAS Haas Control Log OKUMA W P120125 010 CAN C Data_POM Import Move Generate M Place files on import queue Cancel OF Add a new import directory Browse for the desired directory check the auto import options to use and click OK to close the window Change Click this button to change the highlighted import directory Delete Click this button to delete the highlighted import directory Machines 69 11 6 Advanced Use the following dialog to configure advanced machine settings Database Confic E Client Configuration H Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files EA NC Files Machine FANUC Other Files Comment Start Trigger End Trigger Transfer Workflows F User Groups Tool Trigger H Database Configuration IT V Save tool information to Database Create Text file Trigger Tool No Trigger Tool Info 1 Trigger Tool Info 2 TO Synchronise Subprograms M Synchronise Subprograms Options M write Database ID to NC File Use Level Directories Add NC Program Header Import queue updates program info The Advanced dialog Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a
17. below Database Field Select from this drop down list the field which contains the program name Program Name Prefix Use this field to specify a prefix for the program name Control Select from this drop down list the control type used on the selected machine Machines 11 3 1 60 Program Format Use this dialog to configure how to use the Program Format functions to automatically extract NC programs comments and depending on the configuration fill them in the appropriate database fields Field Configuration ee E Client Configuration H Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files E NC Files Co Associated Files ba Other Files Auto Import pu Advanced Transfer Workflows User Groups Database Configuration Machine Program Format Field Configuration Machine FANUC y Insert After Database Field Program hd WV Activate Trigger Start Trigger End Trigger po BO Translator Start Trigger End Trigger Replace Max Lines y CI Delete Edit Add Default Values OK The Program Format dialog This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group you wish to configure a program format for Insert after Use this field to specify the line in the NC file after which the contents of the selected database field should be inserted Database Field Select from the list the database fie
18. document should be received Machines can be configured in the Database Configuration dialog Import queue Clicking this icon will open a window that displays a list of all files on the import queue Lock Unlock Clicking the Lock or Unlock icon will lock unlock the selected level or document for editing by other users Delete Click the Delete icon to delete the selected level or document and all associated documents Print Click the Print icon to print the selected level or document after the appropriate print template has been selected in the pop up window The print templates can be defined in the database configuration Explorer 19 7 Explorer 7 1 Search Panel The Search Panel is positioned in the left side of the Explorer Fill out any or all of the fields available according to your search requirements and click the Search button If there is more than one match for the search criteria on a sub level clicking the Results icon will open the Search Results window showing all the coincidences found You can open them in the Explorer View by double clicking or selecting the desired 1tems and click on Open You can filter the search results by performing a local search in the Result window using the search field at the top The search results can be exported to an Excel file by clicking the Data Export button You can open again the Search results window and navigate through the items using the Results icon in t
19. field to enter edit the name of the level Icon This 1s the icon shown in the Explorer view for the selected level Click on the icon to select a new one from file abe Level Settings 31 Static Dynamic Icon Toggles between using the icon selected to the left Static icon or using the predefined Windows icon for the file type Dynamic icon Allowed Sub levels This field shows a list of the sub levels assigned to this level Use the arrows SI to add or remove sub levels from the field Available Levels Available Levels This field shows a list of the available levels that can be assigned to the Allowed Sub levels group Use the arrows to add or remove sub levels to the field Allowed Sub levels Level Options Use the options of this section to define the level type that will be applied to the selected level Level Directory abe Use this field to enter the path for storing the level data Variables S ROOT SLEVELNAME PARENTLEVEL etc can be used for relative directioning or an absolute placement can be browsed by clicking the folder icon 4 If the option Prefer Machine Directories is checked in the dialog Level Options which will use the directories configured in the machine configuration this field will be disabled grayed Level Settings 32 10 1 Level Options Use this dialog to enter additional settings for the level configuration E Client Configuration Level Options
20. is SROOT 8MACHINEGROUP Click the folder icon to change the specified directory Machines 54 Backup Directory MACHINEBACKUP Use this field to specify the directory for machine backups The default value is M4CHINENAME BACKUP Click the folder icon 1 to specify a different directory CAM Files Directory CAM Use this field to specify the directory where CAM files should be stored The default value is MACHINENAME CAM Click the folder icon to change the specified directory NC Files Directory NC Use this field to specify the directory where NC files should be stored The default value is SMACHINENAME NC Click on the folder icon to change the specified directory Other Files Directory SOTHER Use this field to specify the directory where other files should be stored The default value is MACHINENAME OTHER Click on the folder icon to specify a different directory Offline directory Use this field to specify the directory where files should be stored when the machine is offline Click the folder icon 1 to the right to specify a directory Real Path When the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fields Real Path shows the actual path that the variable refers to Machines 55 11 2 CAM Files Use this dialog to configure how CAM files and associated templates should be handled E Client Configuration CAM Files E Level Settings E Machines po Directories
21. preferred application or use the icon to the right to browse for an application An icon of the application will be placed in the toolbar section next time you run CIMCO PDM E si Directory Use this field to enter the path of an external data carrier device 1 e USB drive and make it available in CIMCO PDM as a shortcut NC Editor Use this field to enter the application that will be associated with NC Files for the compare function in the import queue and backups Client Configuration 28 Level Specific Applications gt Applications 1 6 Use these fields to enter the path or browse for the executable file of the preferred application ie Name Ext Level In the first field type the name for the application This name will be shown in the menu Open with In the second field enter the file extensions that should be used to open the specified application nc txt jpg From the check list in the third field select the levels at which the application can be executed 9 3 CAD CAM Settings Use this dialog to specify the settings and compatibility options for the CAD CAM files E Client Configuration CAD CAM Setting Search Fields l b External Applications CAD CAM Setting A CAD CAM Setting CAD CAM Setting Level Settings mao a SOS Yv Machines astercam Workflows ly Enable Mastercam Interface Use eDrawings Viewer Top Solid PNG H User Groups Database Configurat
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23. 4 First Run Once you have completed installation and activation of CIMCO PDM and CIMCO NC Base Database Server you need to start both the NC Base Database Server and CIMCO PDM Server It is important to do this in the right order as described below 1 In Windows 8 Windows 7 and Vista you need to right click and select Run as administrator e Navigate to folder CIMCO then to folder NCBase7 Run NCBaseServer exe and click the Start button to start the server e Navigate to folder CIMCO then to folder PDM7 Run PDMSetup exe and click Start Server e In folder PDM run CIMCO PDM exe or use the desktop icon ki CIMCO PDM v7 The first time you run the above mentioned programs you will be prompted for an activation key file If you do not have a key file please contact your local reseller or CIMCO A S directly When you run CIMCO PDM you will be presented with the following screen The upper part contains the Database toolbar and menus and the lower part contains a blank area reserved for the PDM Explorer Database z X CIMCO PDM Os Tia Explorer Add Logoff Results Database F Not logged in DEMO NOT FOR RESALE CIMCO A S CIMCO PDM start screen First Run 14 To open the PDM Explorer for the first time do the following e Click on Explorer in the Database toolbar e Logon as ADMIN and leave the password field empty If logon was successful you will see the following screen and you can st
24. CIMCO PDM v7 User Guide 1 CIMCO PDM v7 User Guide O A S Web www cimco com E mail info cimco com Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents License INFOLOG EAN 4 l About CIMCO PDM aia da 6 Lle Workno with CIMCO PDM san teeter coh toute a Sp E eiabtencets 7 12 standalone Or LTS OT ALC seat wend cudalutneaadanetact ia ch a ais RES acta ig da AS 7 Ze Feme Lb is 9 Y SCAM AGI ON ar isa 12 As AIESEC RU a a Rb Cp 13 Sa POS PATIL OVERVIEW dde 15 O Menus a a ON ANS cun iii tia 16 Ck TOM MEAT odie a 16 O2 Database TOO Dacia 17 65 Lere Toob aaea E LO ee ee 17 Je O a T ee E 19 alo SEAN RA dia 19 Ta 5 06 6 A T 20 Fos DADAS DIC VIC e o o ob 21 o Phe Database Conhcuration inciso 22 9 Client Conti ura ON isa ias AA 23 Ol Search PICIAS us ils A E ie ad Da eal 25 J2 External Ap CAOS lt a 21 ds CADCAM Sene S aea E E 28 10 Level A ie E AE O AN A 30 WO Leye O DONS ier CR oO o O wicadaueimer 32 102 Database Fields tai ab 35 1063 Ele Handl o epee a E a EE 37 IOA Application oiee cios 39 A A a cp ener ere 40 Wo E O a E enn mrs A 42 107 Staus Conn ruraa a a 43 082 Ato PACT a E eta eaten 46 TOO Jecess Mode ea ee nae 47 LOGO RESINA O e a od 49 10 11 Check In Check Out ccc cccececcsceccececsececcecsceccececsececsececescscecsececsecs 50 Table of Contents 3 A O eee eee aT 51 Did MO teresa 53 E CAMT eA E E ENEE E 55 Eo NCEE reena steep a Sd Program Formaci n 60 WS Ze Associated HE 62 Meo Samson RO 63 Li
25. Check this field if tool lists should be associated to this level Prefer Machine Directories Check this field to use the machine directories defined in the Directories dialog for storing data from this level Use machine settings Check this option to use the settings defined in the Machines dialogs for the selected level Tools Check this option to enable tool data management on this level Family of Parts Check this field to store multiple part numbers in the database Level is Machine group Check this field to use the machine group as level name Level is Customer Check this option to use the customer as level name Level contains customer Check this option if customer information should be entered when adding an element to this level Work Orders Check this option to enable the use of work orders for the selected level A new tab will appear in the Database Preview to manage the work orders Extract tool information Check this option to automatically extract tool information from the file on this level Enable Revisions Check this field to enable revision controls on this level Enable Notes Check this option to show a description text field in level details Level Settings 34 Ca Setup Sheet Check this field if setup sheets should be associated to this level Comment on restore Check this option to request a comment on restore Comment on replace Check this field to request a c
26. Configuration dialog Level Settings 44 Status Configuration Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Status Group Select from the drop down list the status group to be configured for the selected level Add Click this button to add a new status group When you click this button the following window appears o o Group Mame a ooo Cancel Add a new status group Enter the name for the group and click OK to close the window Click Cancel to exit without adding a status group Delete Click this button to delete the selected status group Status Use this field to select a status from the list Status Name Use this field to enter the status name Allowed Status This field shows a list of the allowed status to change to Use the arrows eleito add or remove status from the field Available Status Available Status This field shows a list of available status for the selected level and status group Use the arrows to add or remove status to the field Allowed Status Level Settings 45 a iv Abe Lock NC File Check this option to lock the NC file when the selected status gets active Unlock NC File Check this option to unlock the NC file when the selected status gets active Enable Transfer Limit Check this option to set a transfer limit for NC files when the status gets active Disable Transfer Limit Check this field to disable transfer limit for
27. Extensions Database Configuration C NC DATA FANUC RECV Database Server C NC DATA OKUMA RECV H Show Columns Monitor Directories i Print Templates Counter i Maintenance Exclude Directories Directory The Monitor Directories dialog Monitor Directories This field shows a list of the directories to monitor Right click in this field to add a New directory Edit the selected directory or Delete the selected directory When you select New the following dialog appears Database Configuration 86 Director CAN C DATASFANUCAN e NC File Subdirectories Machine Group File Extensions FANUC ne e Place files on import queue e Add Root Level Only new files e Generate Tool List Allow only one file in queue TP SplitPO files Import Folder e Generate Filename Folder creates level Move NC File NC File Update Workorder Into Create Parent level if not exists Use File Path Level Start Trigger End Trigger Level 2 Start Trigger End Trigger oC Io Level 3 Level 3 Trigger End Trigger o HD O Level PaM Trigger End Trigger Ho Request Program name Request Trigger 0100 Cancel OR Adding a new monitoring directory Specify a directory configure 1ts settings and click OK to add the directory to the list Click Cancel to close the window without any changes taking effect Exclude Directories This field shows a list of th
28. Groups CANC Data PDMAT emplates T ool txt E Database Configuration Directory Memo Data MACHINENAME MEMO al Memo Template C NC Data_PDM T emplatestMemo txt Real path CANC DATA_PDMAFANUC OMAOTHER O SSO Other Files Auto lmport Default Values OK The Associated Files dialog Associated Files Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure the directories for 1ts Associated Files Other Files Directory Use this field to specify where other files should be stored The default value is MACHINENAME OTHER Click the folder icon to specify a different directory Tool Data Directory Use this field to specify where tool files should be stored The default value is amp MACHINENAMEITOOL Click the folder icon to change the directory specified here Machines 63 E Tool List Template Use this field to enter the file used as template for tool lists Click on the folder icon to browse for a file Memo Data Directory Use this field to specify where memo files should be stored The default value is MACHINENAMEWMEMO Click on the folder icon to specify a different directory Memo Template Use this field to enter the file used as template for memo files Click on the folder icon to browse for a file Real Path When the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fiel
29. M File 013 31 03 2013 o o eon oo B Add Other File ma son C NC DATASBBE 4500 8BE 4501 4A Picture from Clipboard ieee in tan CAD File Permissions 01 4 1 SLDPRT As ICAD BBE 4501 4 1 SLDPRT Delete E Comment Backup J Restore Print Excel Export Expand Selected DEMO NOT FOR R Expand All Right click menu in the Explorer View 7 3 Database Preview The Database Preview is positioned in the bottom right side of the Explorer It provides a dynamic preview of the selected level or document in the Explorer View The amount of information shown depends on the selected level or document The left side of the Database Preview shows the related database fields and information Depending on the item selected in the Explorer View the right side of the Database Preview will contain several tabs For example a preview tab which show a preview of the contents of the selected document an Associated files tab that provide an overview of documents associated with the selected document documents in sub levels a Log tab with history tracking of changes to the particular document and a Notes tab which shows the comments entered for the corresponding document level NC File NC00003 NC Associated files Log Tools Notes NCOODOS NC A Program Number zo Po z5 Description We U 100 VE TZ 0100 The Database Preview panel The Database Configuration 22 8 The Database Configuration To access the
30. Port COM2 y Not used Default Values OK The PDM Client Configuration dialog Client Configuration x Path relative to main directory Check this field to display the path relative to the database directory fe Remember password Select this option to log on automatically on program start up If this field is checked a Remember password check box will appear in the log on dialog the next time you log on Check it to automatically log in on program start up W Open information on double click When this box is checked a double click on a level or a file will show its details If this option is not checked and the object is a file double clicking will open the file using the associated program Associated programs can be set in the Applications dialog a ml BS La Client Configuration 24 Create backup before open Check this option to automatically create a backup before opening a file Create backup before delete Checking this field will automatically create a backup of a file before 1t 1s deleted Start maximized Check this option to open the program in full screen Show File Extensions Check this field to show file name extensions in the Explorer view Show File type Check this field to show file type in the PDM Explorer Show CAM Preview Check this option to show a preview of the CAD CAM files on the right side of the Database preview Use Windows Login Name Check this opt
31. Show dialog when opening CAM files mw Delete Files in NC Base Allow Multiple Links for Main Programs Allow Multiple Links for sub Programs Sychronize associated files from NC Base M Restore Database Info T Mark Comments Comment Color The Database Configuration dialog Directories E Main Directory ROOT Use this field to specify the CIMCO PDM base directory The ROOT variable will take the value entered here All other variables for database directories are by default defined in relation to the ROOT variable Click on the folder icon to specify a different directory Backup Directory BACKUP Use this field to specify where backups of the database should be placed The default value is ROOT BACKUP Click on the folder icon to specify a different directory E Temp Directory TEMP Use this field to specify the directory for temporary files Database Configuration 81 The default value is SROOT TEMP Click on the folder icon to change the specified directory Real Path When the cursor is placed in any of the directory variable fields Real Path shows which actual path the variable refers to Max Backups The maximum number of backups you want CIMCO PDM to store in the backup directory Database configuration v Monitor main directory Check this option to enable main directory monitoring v Delete files in NC Base Check this option to also delete the NC fil
32. a list of status groups defined for NC files Select from the list the status group that the above option should apply to Status This field shows a list of status available for the selected status group Select a status for the group from the list Rejecting file changes status Check this option to change status when a file on the import queue 1s rejected Status Group This field shows a list of status groups defined for NC files Select from the list the status group that the above option should apply to Status This field shows a list of status available for the selected status group Select a status for the group from the list Machines 65 11 4 Other Files Use this configuration dialog to define how other files should be named and handled E Client Configuration Level Settings Machines E Directories CAM Files E NC Files Co Program format 2 Associated Files 2 Auto lmport Advanced Transfer Workflows User Groups Database Configuration Other Files File Name Machine Fanuc OM File Name Prefix Digits fo td Default Settings Move File Default File Action gt Default Path se rt Default Values OK File Name Machine The Other Files dialog This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its other files settings File Name Prefix Use this fi
33. ance E Level Settings E Machines Backup Workflows E j Settings Onl E User Groups 4 sai Backup E Database Configuration Database Server E Show Columns Restore Monitor Directories 2 Restore The Database Maintenance dialog Backup M Settings Only Check this option to only back up database settings Backup Click this button to create a database backup Restore Restore Click this button to restore the database from a backup
34. art using CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM S Database Help Qs 44 Explorer Add Logoff Results Database F Customer Description Created Changed Version E Search Product Group Machine Group E Product Group Customer gt Product C CAD File C CAM File C NC File Delete Search Advanced Search Level Associated files Log Notes ADMIN DEMO NOT FOR RESALE CIMCO A S CIMCO PDM Explorer Program Overview 15 5 Program Overview In CIMCO PDM the screen is divided into two main areas containing the Menus and Toolbars and the Explorer The topmost area contains the menus and toolbars These are dynamic and change according to the element that is selected in the Explorer The large area underneath contains the Explorer which includes the Search panel left Explorer View right top and Database Preview right bottom Database Help S CIMCO PDM Qs qdqgaqgantetr R Explorer Add Logoff Results Info Database F Copy Backup Restore Send Receive Import Queue NC File ES Lock Delete Print E Search Product Group Machine Group C Product C CAD File C CAM File C NC File Delete Advanced Search Search Product Group Machine Group E A fia CAM ANE 311 4 1 E 61 FAN ANE 3 FANUC BJ OTH A Er ANE 312 E NCOOOO2 6 A B Mi NCO0003 MM ANE 313 NC File NC00002 NC Created 31 03 2013 3
35. do A o A a RR ac ne ee 65 o AU TIN ORE Rea cs a SR RENNES UERR cuts 66 FO A Rb a ie ld a a id Dan a tass 69 Pe TCE fs ques RS as o In 71 TZ NM OFKHOWS e aio 73 s Usir GrOUPS sn ie sia ae ee es 76 E o o a E E ONN 78 14 Database Contisuration as 80 ATL Database SCLV EL paa 82 H2 O da S a eae ea ee 84 EA a hanno nee eee a 85 144 Puin Vem plates tie 87 HES COUE na thr a ee er AR een eee ere Pee 89 14 6 Mo A II a Sua 90 License Information 4 License Information Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of CIMCO A S The software described in this document may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license The purchaser may make one copy of the software for a backup but no part of this user manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically or mechanically including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without prior written permission from CIMCO A S TERMS OF USE FOR Software CIMCO PDM v7 Version 7 x x Date April 2014 Copyright 1991 2014 by CIMCO A S Notice CIMCO A S reserves the right to make changes to the CIMCO PDM v7 Software at any time and without notice Software License You have the right to use the number of licenses of the enclosed program which you have bought from CIMCO A S You may not di
36. ds Real Path shows the actual path the variable refers to 11 3 3 Status Settings Use this dialog to configure the settings for NC File status Database Configuratio E Client Configuration H Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files E NC Files e Program format Associated Files ES Status Settings Other Files ta uto Import fm Advanced Transfer Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Status Settings Machine OKUMA Import Queue Accepting new file changes status Status Group Updating file changes status Status Group Rejecting file changes status Status Group The Status Settings dialog Machines 64 te Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its file status settings Import Queue fa Accepting new file changes status Check this option to change status when a new file 1s accepted from the import queue Status Group This field shows a list of status groups defined for NC files Select from the list the status group that the above option should apply to Status This field shows a list of status available for the selected status group Select a status for the group from the list Updating file changes status Check this option to change status when updating file on the import queue Status Group This field shows
37. e directories to exclude from the monitoring process Right click in this field to add a New directory Edit the selected directory or Delete the selected directory Database Configuration 87 14 4 Print Templates Use this configuration dialog to define print templates Client Configuration Print Templates Level Settings E Machines Templates H Workflows Name Path User Groups ape id Database ficci n 14 Report Groups CANC DATAA Templates GroupsTemplate fr3 LDialabasa Server NC Setup CANC DATAN Templates NCSetupT emplate fr3 i Show Columns Work Order CACIMCONPDM templates work order fr3 Monitor Directories Delete E dit Add The Print Templates dialog Templates This field shows a list of the defined print templates Open Click this button to open the selected template in FastReport for editing e Delete Click this button to delete the selected template Edit Click this button to edit the options of the selected template Add Click this button to add a new template to the list A new window opens for template data input Database Configuration 88 Template Type Order Mame work Order Path CACIMCONPOM templates workorder trs SOL File CCI CUPOM Atermplatesworkorders OL txt El Level Product Default Template MT Auto Save Level 1 Product Level 2 a ther File
38. e workflow step Click OK to close the window and add the workflow step to the list User Groups 76 13 User Groups Use this dialog to configure user groups and user access rights Defining multiple users with different access rights has some advantages e The number of individuals that can change settings in CIMCO PDM is limited e The regular user cannot accidentally change important configuration settings or depending on the configuration delete any project part CAD file CAM file etc e Optional monitoring of program changes by individual users e Optional assignment of individual access rights for selected users Level Settings Machines User Groups Directories Group Name Co CAM Files GNC Files 2 administrators ADMIN Other Files GpeSuperisors OSCAR ALOE ia Auto Import A Fanuc Users THOMAS EVA MARIA Advanced BA Okuma Users CARL PETER Transfer Workflows H User Groups H Database Configuration Copy Delete Add User Rights 1 r liowed Groups W Show Log Entries Delete Log Entries _ Modify Log Entries Change Password Add customers Edit customers Delete Customers Cal work Orders Scheduler _ Tools _ Add comment Open in Windows Explorer Picture from Clipboard _ Do not show data from unselected machine groups vr Select All Deselect All The User Groups dialog User Groups Group Name This co
39. eld to enter the prefix to the file name Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc This function is used for the generation of file names and 1s only active when Generate File Name 1s selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Machines 66 Default Settings M Move File Check this option to move files to the defined directory instead of copying them Default File Action Use this drop down list to select what should happen to other files when stored in the database E Default Path The default path from which files should be opened for the selected machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory 11 5 Auto Import Use this dialog to configure the settings for auto import of NC files Database Configuratic E Client Configuration Auto Import Level Settings Machines File Name f Directories ates CAM Files NC Files FANUC a gt Other Files Start Trigger End Trigger Advanced Transfer Allowed Extensions Import Delay Workflows mo Do TT Spike WPD Files H User Groups H Database Configuration im Generate Tool List Remove Trigger Use Dialog Tool List Extensions CAM Extension VN Import Directory Move Generate CACIMCONCIMCOE dit S amples Delete
40. equired Field Check this option if the corresponding field must be entered non empty value when adding an element of the level Calculated Fields ibe Calc Field 1 4 Enter into these fields the calculated database fields you want to customize Value Use these fields to enter the value of the database calculated fields Level Settings 37 10 3 File Handling For all levels that contain a file you can configure how the filename should be generated assign a default file template and define the standard behaviour when the file 1s added E Client Configuration Level Settings Level Options Database Fields Applications Predefined Fields Revision Control Check In Check Out E Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Level Level Level File Handling Level File Handling o Level NC File File Name Prefix Digits NC Product R evision fo A Extension Steps Next Number File Template Default Template Data Export Export on check out Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name Copy File v Orginal File name v Default Open Path The Level File Handling dialog Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured File Name E Prefix Use this field to enter the prefix to the file name Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the file
41. es in CIMCO NC Base v Allow multiple links for main programs Check this option to allow more than one link for main programs v Allow multiple links for sub programs Check this option to allow more than one link for sub programs v Synchronize associated files from NC Base Check this option to synchronize associated files from CIMCO NC Base w Restore database info Check this option to restore the database information w Mark Comments Check this option to mark records containing comments v Show dialog when opening CAM files Check this field if a dialog should be shown when opening CAM files Comment color Use this field to set the color for comments Database Configuration 82 14 1 Database Server Use this dialog to configure the settings for the connection to the database server E Client Configuration Database Server Level Settings H Machines Database Server Workflows User Groups p localhost NC Base Server Name NC Base Server Port Database 3306 4 CIMCO Default Print Templates Counter CIMCO PDM Server gt Maintenance CIMCO PDM Server Name CIMCO PDM Server Port localhost 4450 FTP Server FTP Server Schnittstelle 0 SMTP Server SMTP Server Name IP SMTP Username A SMTP Server Port SMTP Password SMTP Sender Address The Database Server dialog Database Server 125 NC Base Server Name Use this field to enter
42. he Database toolbar Click the Delete button to clear all the search fields Search Product Group Product b ANE 0310 ANE 0310 ANE 312 ANE 0310 ANE 313 FAN 9001 FAN 39001 01 FAN 3001 FAN 9001 02 FAN 3001 FAN 9001 03 Select All Deselect All Close Data Export Open The Search Results window The available search fields in the Search Panel can be customized in the Database Configuration dialog under Client Configuration gt Search Fields The Advanced Search check box at the bottom shows the Date fields for searching by dates or time periods Explorer 20 7 2 Explorer View The Explorer View is positioned in the top right side of the Explorer The first column in the Explorer View shows your root level entries By default these are called Projects or Product Group Customer etc according to your database structure and can be expanded by clicking the small icon next to a project name This reveals any sub level documents and these can again have sub level documents beneath them There is no limit as to how many levels can exist The Explorer View also contains a number of additional columns with details for the documents in the first column e g Customer name Machine group Changed date etc The columns shown can be configured in the Database Configuration dialog under Database Configuration gt Show Columns and added to the Explorer View by right clicking in the columns title bar and selecting
43. indow showing all the search results That way you can easily move through your search results loading them into the Explorer View 6 3 Level Toolbar Info Clicking the Info icon brings up a dialog with information and database fields for the level or document selected in the Explorer View This can also be achieved by double clicking a level in the Explorer View You can edit the information if needed and save it by clicking the OK button Copy Clicking the Copy icon makes a copy of the level or document selected in the Explorer View Insert the copied data by right clicking the level in the Explorer View to which it should be added and click Insert _ Backup i E Clicking the Backup icon makes a backup of the selected level and its sub levels Verify that the backup has been performed by clicking the Restore icon This brings up the Restore dialog with a list of backups Menus and Toolbars 18 Restore Clicking the Restore icon opens the Restore dialog This shows the backups that have been created for the selected level in the Explorer View Select the backup you wish to restore and click Restore Send Clicking this icon will open the Send NC files window where you can select the machine to which the selected document should be sent Machines can be configured in the Database Configuration dialog Receive Clicking this icon opens the Receive window where you can select the machine from which the selected
44. ine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory 11 3 NC Files Use this dialog to configure how NC files and associated templates should be handled H Level Settings E Machines File Name j Directories Machine CAM Files ON NC Files E les Death n Other Files Auto Amport ta Advanced Transfer Workflows User Groups H Database Configuration Use Level Settings File Name Prefix Digits Extension Increment Next Number Increment INC 5 A fi Al fi A Counter Y File Template Template A Default Settings Default File Action Default File Name Copy File X Generate File Name v Default Path Add NC Program name Add NC Program name Database Field Program name prefix Control Y Default Values OK The NC Files dialog Machines 58 File Name pi aba abe Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its NC files settings Use Level Settings Check this option to use the same settings as those stored under Level Settings gt File Handling for the NC File level File Name Prefix Use this field to enter the prefix to the file name Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the file name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc This function
45. ings of the selected workflow Workflows 74 Append Click this button to add a new workflow to the list The following dialog appears Hame workflow Level C40 File Add Level Edit Level W Accept file from import queue Reject file from import queue W Auto import file modified Auto import file received Only check in Replace File Restore Cancel Append workflow Enter a name for the workflow and select the workflow level and settings Click OK to close the window and add the workflow to the list Workflow Steps This field shows a list of the defined steps for the selected workflow Use the up down arrows 4101 to sort the different steps within the list When adding a new workflow step it is convenient to have status defined for the level that the step refers to see Level Settings gt Status Configuration Remove Click this button to delete de selected workflow step Edit Click this button to edit the selected workflow step Workflows 75 Append Click this button to add a new step to the selected workflow The following dialog appears Caption Step 3 Change Access Rights A Right Status Settings c Level C Administrators NC File Revision Status Approved Message Internal Message as EMail Message to User Groups OI Administrators Dialog to add a new workflow step Use the options in the dialog to configure th
46. ion Mastercam Executable Instances Settings Name Design M Wire Art Nesting Bg E5 Be ii Solids o Mill Entry M Mill Level 1 M Mill Level 2 Mill Level 3 Lathe Entry M Lathe Level 1 Router Entry RouterLevell Router Plus Router Pro Delete Edit New Eee The CAD CAM Settings dialog CAD CAM Settings li CAD CAM Settings Use this drop down list to select the CAD CAM compatibility settings you want to apply to your CAD CAM files You can choose between Standard Missler TopSolidCam and Mastercam X Client Configuration 29 fa Enable Mastercam Interface Check this option to enable the Mastercam interface The Instances and Settings groups will be shown to define the compatibility settings Use eDrawings Viewer Check this option to enable the eDrawings Viewer interface Top Solid PNG Check this option to enable the Top Solid PNG interface Mastercam Executable Use this field to enter the path or browse for the executable file of the Mastercam application Instances This field shows a list of the defined instances for Mastercam to load Mastercam with limited licenses To add a new instance first click on the New button at the bottom of the dialog and then specify the instance by entering the name and checking the corresponding options in the section Settings according to your specifications Click the Save button to store the instance or Cancel to abort the operation
47. ion to use the same login name as for Windows Open PDM Explorer on Start up Check this option to have the PDM Explorer automatically open on start up This feature needs the option Remember password to be enabled to work properly Otherwise the log on dialog will appear on program start up Enable Microsoft Word Viewer Check this field to open files in Microsoft Word Max Search Results Use this field to specify the maximum number of search results shown in the Explorer view Auto Logoff Time Use this field to specify the time in minutes that the user will stay logged in without program activity keyboard entries or mouse movements The value 0 deactivates the Auto Logoff function Client Configuration 25 ee Language Use this drop down list to select the language to be used in CIMCO PDM menus and dialogs Preview Picture Size Use this field to specify the maximum width or height in pixels of the pictures previewed as associated files from levels Barcode Scanner Use this field to define the communication port used to connect the barcode reader Select Not Used if no barcode reader is installed Presetter COM Port Select from the list the communication port used to connect the tool presetting machine Select Not Used if no tool presetting machine is used 9 1 Search Fields Use this dialog to customize your Search Panel to show the search fields you want to use The search fields are divided into two gro
48. is used for file name generation and is only active when Generate File Name 1s selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Extension The file name extension you want to be default Increment Use this field to specify the amount of steps you want each new file name to be higher than the preceding file name An increment value of 5 would cause the file names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Increment Use this field to specify the next number to be generated Counter Use this field to select the appropriate counter to generate the file name File Template abr Template Use this field to specify the file that should be used as NC template for the selected machine Click on the folder icon to specify a file Please refer to CAM Files for detailed information on how to specify file templates Machines 59 Default Settings abe Default File Action Use this drop down list to select what should happen to NC files when stored in the database Default File Name Use this field to select how NC files should be named when stored in the database Default Path The default path from which files should be opened for the selected machine Click on the folder icon to specify a directory Add NC Program Name fa E Add NC Program Name Check this option to add to the NC file the program name specified in the database field selected
49. k this button to delete the selected predefined value Default Check this field to set the selected predefined value as default Level Settings 42 10 6 Level Sync Use this dialog to set up the field synchronization between different levels If there are two or more database fields with the same meaning in different levels these can be synchronized to avoid unnecessary manual entries E Client Configuration El Level Settings Level Options Level po Database Fields Level File Handling Applications NC File Entries Predefined Fields C R St onfiguration Dest Field Source Level z Auto Append Filename NC File Access Mode Revision Control Check In 4 Check Out H Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Dest Field Source Level Source Field Y Cancel Add Default Values OK The Level Sync dialog Level l Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured This is the destination level for the operations defined below Entries This field shows a table with the synchronization rules defined for the selected level To remove an element from the table right click on the desired element and select Delete Dest Field Use this drop down list to select the destination field within the level selected above where the data from the source field will be copied Level Settings 43 e
50. l list NC program S CAM file CAD file da CIMCO PDM CN ee Ai CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM Client Client CNC Machine About CIMCO PDM 7 1 1 Working with CIMCO PDM Structuring production data in CIMCO PDM works somewhat similar to how files are structured in e g Microsoft Windows with folders containing sub folders referred to as Levels in PDM However PDM can be configured to secure what files can be added to specific folders and what users have permission to view modify approve or delete these folders and files This helps enforce the folder structure and ensures that files are always placed in the correct folders By default the root folders in your structure are configured as for example Project folders and given a project name as they are added Project folders can then be configured so only Part folders can be added to them Part folders can further be configured so only CAD files can be added to them and CAM files below the CAD files etc You can even configure what additional information PDM should require when a new Project or Part folder is created In this way PDM provides a highly flexible way to configure and enforce your information Structure 1 2 Standalone or Integrated CIMCO PDM consists of a client and a server application For a minimal setup the PDM client and server can be installed and run on the same standard Windows PC However for a large setup the server application can be installed sepa
51. ld you wish to configure Activate Trigger Check this option to activate the trigger specified in the fields Start Trigger End Trigger for the selected database field Machines 61 ss Start Trigger Use this field to specify the start trigger End Trigger Use this field to specify the end trigger Replace This field shows the trigger to be replaced by the specified triggers in the extracted value Max lines This field shows the maximum number of lines in which the specified triggers should be found starting from the top of the program vin Add Click this button to add a new replacement rule The following dialog appears A Translator imm Start Trigger End Trigger o Replace Max Lines Cancel Add a new rule Fill in the corresponding fields to define the replacement and click OK to close the window Edit Click this button to change the highlighted rule Delete Click this button to delete the highlighted rule Machines 62 11 3 2 Associated Files In this dialog you can define where the associated files and their templates should be placed El Client Configuration Associated Files E Level Settings Machines Associated Files e Directories Nahia CAM Files fanen ENC Files Fanuc OM Program format EA amp sociated Files Directory Other files MACHINENAMESOTHER al Directory Tool Data Advanced Workflows Tool List Template E User
52. lder icon to specify a directory Level Settings 39 10 4 Applications For every level that contains a file a default application can be set up and used to open the file on double click E Client Configuration Default Application on Double Click I Level Settings Level Options Database Fields el ee CAD File be Predefined Fields Level Syne Default Application on Double Click z Status Configuration Application Auto Append C Program Files HSMWorksSHSMWorks exe H Machines Workflows Datafile template Create Datafile E User Groups al Database Configuration Level Destination Directory AN The Applications Default Application on Double Click dialog Level e Level Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Default Application on Double Click ot Application Use this field to enter the path of the preferred application for the selected level or click on the folder icon to browse for it e Create Datafile Check this option to generate a data file when opening files E Datafile Template When the option Create Datafile 1s checked use this field to enter the path of the preferred template or click on the folder icon to browse for it Level Settings 40 Destination Directory When the option Create Datafile is checked use this field to enter the path of the destination directory or click on the folder icon to browse for it 10
53. lumn shows a list of all defined groups oe Users This column shows the members belonging to each group User Groups 77 Copy Click this button to copy the selected user group A dialog will pop up to let you enter the name of the new group Delete Click this button to delete the highlighted user group Add Click this button to add a user group A dialog will pop up where you can enter the name of the new group User Rights Te Abe This field contains a list of all defined user rights Check the boxes in the list to allow the highlighted user group access to the corresponding functions Select All Select all check boxes in the User Rights section Deselect All Uncheck all the boxes in the User Rights field Allowed Groups iv Abe This field shows a list of all the defined machine groups Check the boxes next to the machine group to allow the selected user group access to the machines belonging to the group User Groups 78 13 1 Users Use this dialog to enter users and user data and configure the user s access rights by registering them in the appropriate user groups H Level Settings H Machines User Info Workflows User Groups MS Users ADMIN Admin tl Database Configuration OSCAR Oscar Miller ALICE Alice Green THOMAS Thomas Hansen EVA Eva Anderson MARIA Maria Paul CARL Carl PETER Peter Smith User Name Edit Delete User Groups Administrators
54. machine group from the list to configure its advanced settings Comment E Start Trigger Use this field to enter the start trigger for machine specific comments E End Trigger Use this field to enter the end trigger for machine specific comments E Tool Trigger Use this field to insert the tool trigger M Save tool information to database Check this field to save the tool information extracted from the contents of the NC program in the database tool library Using this option will fill in the tool library fields according to the triggers specified Machines 70 abe Create Text file Check this option to generate a text file with the tool list that will be associated to the program file Trigger Tool No Use this field to specify the trigger tool number Trigger Tool Info 1 Use this field to enter information about the trigger tool 1 Trigger Tool Info 2 Use this field to enter information about the trigger tool 2 Options fa Write Database ID to NC File Check this option if the database ID should be associated to imported files when they come back from the machine Add NC Program Header Check this option to add program header to the imported NC file Synchronise Subprograms Check this option to synchronize subprograms Use Level Directories Check this field to use level directories when importing files Import queue updates program info Check this option 1f program information should be u
55. name If you enter the value 5 the file names between the prefix and extension entered will be 00001 00002 etc Q This function is used for the generation of file names and is only active when Generate File Name is selected in the field Default File Name of the below section Default Settings Level Settings 38 Extension The file name extension you want to be default Steps Use this field to specify the number by which you want each new file name as generated using the number of digits specified under Digits to be higher than the preceding file name An increment value of 5 will cause the file names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Use this field to specify the next number to be generated File Template abe Default Template Use this field to specify the file that should be used as template for the selected level Click on the folder icon to specify a file Data Export Check this field to enable data export on this level Export on check out Enable this option to export data when checking out files Default Settings Default File Action Use this drop down list to select what should happen to Level files when stored in the database Default File Name Use this field to select how Level files should be named when stored in the database Default Open Path The default path from which files should be opened for the selected level Click on the fo
56. nder Digits to be higher than the preceding file name An increment value of 5 would cause the file names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Use this field to specify the next number to be generated Counter Use this field to select the appropriate counter for file name generation File Template E Template Use this field to specify the file that should be used as CAM template for the selected machine Click on the folder icon to the right to specify a file template When you click this icon the following window appears Tre Templates File Name RA E 000001 1 mex 6 Template EANE Data 01 000007 SRE 24 04M 01 000001 1 mex 6 amp Cancel OK Specify a CAM file template Right click in the field and select New to add a new file template Enter a CAM file template in the field Template or click the icon amp to browse for a template and click OK Machines 57 To modify an existing template select Edit or click Delete to delete the highlighted template Now click OK to store the specified template or Cancel to abort the operation Default Settings Default File Action Use this drop down list to select what should happen to CAM files when stored in the database Default File Name Use this field to select how CAM files should be named when stored in the database E Default Path The default path from which files should be opened for the selected mach
57. nual entries Feature List 10 Y File Name Generation When adding a file to a level the file name can be automatically generated according to a determined rule W Templates Preferred file templates can be selected for documents within a level W Status Handling For every single level an unlimited number of status can be set up each containing actions like locking NC files or setting a transfer limit It 1s also possible to send e mails when a status changes Y User Management User Groups User Rights Multiple users with different access rights can be defined by registering them in the appropriate user groups This prevents regular users from changing configuration settings deleting any project part CAD file CAM file etc Optional monitoring of program changes by individual users w Handles Machines with Directories and DNC Interface In CIMCO PDM it 1s possible to dedicate projects CAD files CAM files NC programs to a certain group of machines which 1s tied to a DNC interface Directly from the control you can then store NC programs in the database as well as request them Y Import Queue for NC Files Files received in PDM are placed on an import queue where you manually can accept or reject them w Revision Control Version control of all files for keeping backups of earlier versions w Monitor Directories Customized directories and file extensions to monitor for creating backups logs etc Y File Com
58. omment when replacing a file by another Comment on append Check this option to request a comment when adding files to this level Comment on delete Check this option to request a comment when deleting files on this level Sort by Use this option to select how to sort the database fields in the PDM Explorer Generate Level Name a Generate Level Name Check this option if the level name should be automatically generated when adding a new element Prefix Use this field to enter the prefix to the level name Digits Use this field to specify the number of digits in the level name If you enter the value 5 the level names after the prefix entered will be 00001 00002 etc Steps Use this field to specify the number by which you want each new level name as generated using the number of digits specified under Digits to be higher than the preceding level name An increment value of 5 will cause the level names to be created as 00005 00010 00015 etc Next Number Use this field to specify the next number to be generated Level Settings Machine Use this field to select the machine that should be associated to the generated level name e Counter Choose in the drop down list the appropriate counter for level name generation O The Machine and Counter options are only active when NC File is selected as level 10 2 Database Fields The Database fields dialog can be used to se
59. or which you wish to configure the revision control When you select a level the corresponding revision control options appear in the field below if these have been configured Level Settings 50 10 11 Check In Check Out Use this dialog to configure how files should be checked in and checked out E Client Configuration Check In Check Out E Level Settings File Handli Dias NC File FANUC Applications b Predefined Fields File Name Level Sync Testne Status Configuration Directory Auto Append CACIMCO CIMCDEGI SampesISOMILL 8 Access Mode CACIMCONCIMCOE dit SS amplest1SO MILL a Revision Control S Check In Check Out E Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Configuration dialog for Check In Check Out Check In Check Out e Level Use this field to select the level for file check in check out Machine Group Use this field to select the machine group for file check 1n check out E File Name Use this field to specify the name of the file you want to check in check out ss Directory Use this field to specify the directory for file check in check out Machines 51 11 Machines The Machines dialog offers functions to connect a defined group of machines to a DNC interface DNC Max In CIMCO PDM you can dedicate projects CAD files CAM files and NC programs to a group of machines which in turn 1s connected to a DNC interface
60. pare using CIMCO Edit Easily compare two different versions of a document using CIMCO Edit Y Reports Printed reports for the levels tools components etc can be generated Feature List 11 w Work Orders CIMCO PDM can generate printed work orders for any of the jobs involved in the manufacturing process Print templates can be easily configured Barcode readers can be used to register production time Y Tool list generation CIMCO PDM can extract tool information from the contents of the NC program and generate a tool list that will be associated to the program file The tool information 1s saved directly on the database tool library W Tool library CIMCO PDM includes a tool library for managing all your tools and associates them to your CNC programs W Generate filenames from parent levels CIMCO PDM has the capability to use variables from parent levels when generating file name for children levels W Microsoft SQL compatibility The PDM Server can now run with Microsoft SQL database The user ID and password for accessing the MS SQL are encrypted in the PDM configuration file W Scheduler The PDM scheduler helps you to plan and organize the operations to be performed on each machine W License Server A network license server application can be used to provide a floating license to an unlimited number of networked PDM servers and clients Installation 12 3 Installation Under the hood CIMCO PDM utilizes the po
61. pdated on the import queue Machines 71 11 7 Transfer Use the following dialog to configure file transfer settings E Client Configuration Level Settings Machines Directories CAM Files E NC Files Other Files Auto Import os Advanced Workflows User Groups E Database Configuration Transfer Machine FANUC M Use CIMCO PDM Create W PD Folder Allow sending to other machine groups Delete After Never v Send Directory el FTP Transfer T Active Server Port Username Password 0 Machine Request Directory Receive Directory e Ext Directory el The Transfer dialog Machine This field shows a drop down list of the machine groups stored in the database Select a machine group from the list to configure its transfer settings Use CIMCO PDM Check this option to use CIMCO PDM to send files to the machine Create WPD Folder Check this option to create a WPD Folder for Siemens controllers Allow sending to other machine groups Check this option if files should be sent to other machine groups than selected above Delete After The send directory is cleared after the selected time Machines 72 E Send Directory Use this field to specify the path of the send directory Click the icon to the right to select a folder FTP Transfer e Active Check this option to enable FTP transfers Is Machine Use this field to
62. pend operation Add Click this button to define a new auto append operation A new window will appear to let you enter the level and value name Click OK to add the new auto append operation Level Settings 47 a ther File Value Tool List Cancel OF Adding a new Auto append operation 10 9 Access Mode Use this dialog to configure the access mode for individual levels In this dialog you can define operations that are allowed for each CIMCO PDM user at a specific level Database Configuratio nm Sum Level Settings Level Options Database Fields Access Mode File Handling Thomas H Applications Predefined Fields Level Syne Status Configuration Level Auto Append Operation Access Mode Revision Control Permissions Check In 4 Check Out Add H Machines Change Workflows en Open User Groups Open Read Only Database Configuration Backup Restore Access Mode Level Print Excel Export Status New Revision Start Workflow Permissions Copy File s Show Level Send Receive Ad a Select All Deselect All Delete New Default Values ok The Access Mode dialog Access Mode e Access Mode Select from this list the user that the level and permissions should be configured for Level Settings 48 Level Level Use thi
63. rately on its own dedicated server and have an unlimited number of networked PDM clients access the server data So whether you are a small shop with one or two machines or a large manufacturer with a hundred machines PDM can scale to meet your requirements Server running CIMCO PDM Server Wireless and cabled CNC Machines PCs running CIMCO PDM Client About CIMCO PDM 8 PDM can be integrated with a company s existing applications such as editors and DNC software from many leading vendors PDM can even tab into other information systems as long as it can gain access to the physical files PDM can also take advantage of CIMCO software products such as CIMCO NC Base CIMCO DNC Max and CIMCO Edit If you are already using NC Base then PDM can be installed on top of NC Base as an extension and continue using the existing database server Similar if DNC Max is installed PDM can use it to send and receive files directly to and from CNC machines Finally with CIMCO Edit installed PDM can use it for advanced viewing editing and backplotting of NC files Feature List 9 2 Feature List w Customizable Levels The levels in CIMCO PDM are fully customizable names icons the way they are related where they are stored the file types they can contain etc This means free configuration of your file and data structure that helps to organize the production data by enforcing rules for what file types can be added to the different levels
64. responding icon will appear in the ribbon for a quick launch and the applications you want to use to open your files when right clicking levels in the Explorer view the Open with function Database Configuratio XA E Client Configuration External Applications Search Fields 2 ES External Applications External Applications e CAD CAM Setting C Progam Fies boemia gt gt E o Level Salimos Application 1 C Program Files x86 N otepad notepad exe E Machines Application 2 Workflows User Groups Database Configuration Directory HA NC Editor CACIMCONCIMCOE dit6 CIMCOE dit exe Y Application 3 Level Specific Applications Application 1 C Program Files x86 Notepad notepad exe Name Ext Level Notepad nett NC File Other Fie gt Application 2 C Program Files x86 windows NT Accessories wordpad exe Name Ext Level Wordpad tet Other File gt Application 3 C Program Files HSMWorks HSMWorks exe 00 Name Ext Level HSMWorks sldprt sldasm ICAD Fie Application 4 APA Re a Re Application 5 Name Ext Level Y Application 6 Name Ext Level y We l 4 Default Values OK The External Applications dialog External Applications 2 Application 1 2 and 3 CIMCO PDM enables easy start of up to 3 external applications from the CIMCO PDM toolbar Use this field to enter the path for the executable file of the
65. s drop down list to select the level that the selected access mode and permissions should apply to Permissions This field shows a list of all defined permissions Check the boxes in this list to define operations that are allowed to the selected user at the current level Select all Click this button to check all defined permissions for the selected level and user Deselect all Click this button to uncheck all permissions 1n the list for the selected level and user Delete Click this button to delete the selected user from the access mode list New Click this button to add a new access mode The following window appears Access Mode Mame ooo Cancel OR Add a new access mode Enter the name of the new access mode and click OK If you want to exit the window without any change click Cancel Level Settings 10 10 49 Revision Control Use this dialog to configure revision control options E Client Configuration Level Settings Level Options Database Fields File Handling Applications Predefined Fields Level Syne Status Configuration Auto Append Access Mode S Revision Control Check In 4 Check Out H Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration e Level Revision Control Level Level CAM File CAM Files Imported The Revision Control dialog Use this drop down menu to select the level f
66. specify the machine for FTP transfers E Server Port Enter the port number for the FTP server into this field E Username Enter into this field the user name for FTP transfers If the connection does not require a user ID leave the field blank E Password Use this field to specify a password If the FTP connection does not require a password leave this field blank ae Request directory Use this field to specify the request directory for FTP transfers Click on the icon to the right to select a directory ES Receive directory Use this field to specify the receive directory for FTP transfers Click the icon to the right of the field to select a directory Ext directory Use this field to specify the external directory for FTP transfers Click the icon to the right of the field to select a directory Workflows 73 12 Workflows Use this dialog to configure the settings for workflows and workflow Steps E Client Configuration Workflow Settings E Level Settings E Machines Workflow Settings OS E User Groups Workflow0t z H Database Configuration Remove Edit Append Workflow Steps No Name 2 Step 2 3 Step 3 Remove Edit Append The Workflow dialog Workflow Settings This field shows a drop down list of the defined workflows Remove Click this button to delete the selected workflow tun Edit Click this button to modify the sett
67. stribute copies of the program or related documentation to any persons or companies You may not modify the program or related documentation without the prior written consent of CIMCO A S Disclaimer of all Warranties and Liability CIMCO A S makes no warranties either express or implied with respect to the software its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The entire risk as to its quality and performance is with the buyer Should the CIMCO PDM v7 software prove defective following its purchase the buyer and not CIMCO A S its distributor or its retailer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair of correction and any incidental or consequential damages In no event will CIMCO A S be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software even if CIMCO A S has been advised of the possibility of such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you License Information 5 Notice The accompanying software is confidential and proprietary to CIMCO A S No use or disclosure is permitted other than as expressly set forth by written license with CIMCO A S Copyright 1991 2014 by CIMCO A S All rights reserved This software contains confidential information and trade secrets of CIMCO A S Use
68. sword Here you can change the password for the current user e Work Orders Opens the work orders window where you can see detailed information about the jobs involved in the manufacturing process e Scheduler Opens a page with calendar and a list of available machines Here you can add edit and delete events for specific machines Help menu Positioned next to the Database menu the Help menu provides access to e Online Help Opens the help file for PDM e About Opens the program information dialog Menus and Toolbars 17 6 2 Database Toolbar Explorer By clicking the Explorer icon you can logon to the Explorer In the Logon dialog you first select the user you want to logon with and then supply the correct password The Explorer will open once logon 1s successful 4 Add By clicking the Add icon you can add a new root level entry to the Explorer View By default the root level entry is called Project but this can easily be re configured if you have different naming requirements Clicking Add by default brings up the Project dialog where Project name is entered In the Database Configuration under Level Settings you can add more database fields if needed and these will be shown in the Project dialog as well Logoff Clicking the Logoff icon closes the Explorer and logs off the user Results If a search using the Search panel results in more than one result the Results icon will open a w
69. t up user defined database fields for the selected level E Client Configuration El Level Settings Level Options S Database Fields File Handling Applications Predefined Fields Level Syne Status Configuration Auto Append Access Mode Revision Control Check In 4 Check Out H Machines Workflows E User Groups Database Configuration Level ee Level User defined fields f Level Level NC File v Database Fields Text field 1 Text field 2 Text field 3 Text field 4 Text field 5 Text field 6 Textfield 7 Text field 8 Text field 9 E Filename Read Only 2 Description 4 Read Only EN o Read Only la Doo E M Read Only 5 FO Read Only on FE Read Only Rf Read Only fe o Read Only a Read Only Text field 10 po Read Only Y Required Field V Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Required Field Calculated Fields Calc Field 1 Calc Field 2 Calc Field 3 Calc Field 4 Value PO Value PO Value BO Value The Database Fields User defined fields dialog Use this drop down list to select the level to be configured Level Settings 36 Database Fields ane Text field 1 10 Use these fields to enter the database field names you want to customize Read Only Check this option 1f the corresponding field is read only R
70. the columns you want to display To sort the columns drag and drop in the desired position Project Customer Machine Group arma Changed a 8 P1201 25 010 iv Project 2 31 05 2012 j Parka lv Customer cado Machine group RE caMo E version gt DE 7 crea anne mena i a 3 A1010 v Chenu bso 51010 SUFER F Fanuc OM ood 15 1 6300 Customer Ref E 15 2 631 Description e EY Panties 1 Selecting columns to show Double clicking a level in the Explorer View brings up a dialog with the information and database fields for that level Double clicking a document opens it in an external program e g NC programs open in CIMCO Edit while CAM files open in Mastercam this is completely configurable Right clicking a document in the Explorer View brings up a contextual menu with relevant functions for that document Many of the functions in the contextual menu have already been explained in the Menus and Toolbars section Explorer 21 Product Group Machine Group Created Changed Detail CAD File 013 31 03 2013 013 31 03 2013 Open in Mastercam k 013 31 03 2013 E 01 Explorer 013 31 03 2013 EEB BBE 4502 File open 013 31 03 2013 EA 013 31 03 2013 E NCOOOO pame 013 31 03 2013 EE COD 6745 Copy File s 013 31 03 2013 EB CCD 6745 01 ee 013 31 03 2013 EA 013 31 03 2013 d CAD CCD 6745 0 F Copy CAD File 013 31 03 2013 EB CAM CCD 6 T Cut CAD File 013 31 03 2013 EM FAN CO pe st 013 31 03 2013 UN 8 01 bill Add CA
71. the name or address of the computer where the NC Base database server is installed The server name can be specified either as the IP address or the host name of the server 1 If the database server runs on this computer you can just enter localhost NC Base Server Port Use this field to enter the port number used by the NC Base Server 1 Normally this port should not be changed Database Select from the drop down list the database used to store data You can select CIMCO Default or Microsoft SQL Database Configuration 83 CIMCO PDM Server nio CIMCO PDM Server Name Use this field to enter the name or address of the computer where CIMCO PDM server is installed The server name can be specified either as the IP address or host name 1 If the PDM server runs on this computer you can just enter localhost CIMCO PDM Server Port Use this field to enter the port number used by the CIMCO PDM Server Normally this port should not be changed FTP Server FTP Server Port Use this field to specify the port number used by the FTP Server SMTP Server ce SMTP Server Name IP Use this field to enter the name or address of the computer where the SMTP server is installed The server name can be specified either as IP address or host name If the SMTP server runs on this computer you can just enter localhost SMTP Server Port Use this field to enter the port number used by the SMTP Server
72. ups Global and Level All the fields refer to what is shown in the Search Panel depending on your Explorer View settings E Client Configuration Search Fields a Search Fields noe Customer Tools Level Settings E Machines Machine Group Work Orders Workflows H User Groups Level Search Fields Database Configuration User ADMIN Level Y Product Group Status Default Values OK The Search Fields dialog Client Configuration 26 Global Search Fields W Customer Check this option to activate the Customer search field in the Explorer Search Panel Y Machine Group Check this option to activate the Machine Group search field in the Explorer Search Panel Tools Check this option to activate the Tool search field in the Explorer Search Panel M Work Orders Check this option to enable the Work Orders search field in the Explorer Search Panel Level Search Fields User Select from this drop down list the user to configure search fields for e Level Select in this field the level you want to customize In the pane to the right a list of the corresponding database fields appears with a check box to the left of each field Select the desired sub levels to make them searchable from the Explorer Search Panel Client Configuration 27 9 2 External Applications Use this dialog to determine the external applications that should be executable from within CIMCO PDM the cor
73. werful CIMCO NC Base Database Server and CIMCO PDM Server as an intermediate layer for handling the communication between CIMCO PDM and the NC Base Database Server CIMCO PDM CIMCO PDM Server CIMCO Database Server In order to get CIMCO PDM up and running you need to install both CIMCO PDM and CIMCO Database Server Both are included in the installation file available for download at www cimco com but require a valid activation key file to run CIMCO Database Server is also installed as part of CIMCO Software v7 To install CIMCO PDM follow the instructions below e Download installation file Go to the download page of CIMCO Software and download the latest version of CIMCO PDM Save the file in a temporary directory e Run installation program Start the installation program by clicking on the CIMCO PDM v7 setup program oy When prompted for the components that should be installed select Full installation to install both CIMCO PDM and CIMCO Database Server Select Client installation to install the CIMCO PDM client in a networked PC connected to the database server or if CIMCO NC Base Database Server has already been installed as part of the CIMCO Software package e Copying your key file If you have received a key file it should be copied to the program directory after the installation is completed If you perform a Full installation the key file should be also copied to the NC Base Server directory First Run 13

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