1. How to re-install AP100US?
a Open Windows Explorer and locate AP100US folder under the root (C:\) directory.
b Rename it to something different, for example 멇P100USOLD?
c Click Start-Run on Windows Start menu then type 몊ysedit?and hit Enter.
d Pick the WIN.INI screen and look for ?FabriCAM]?line then rename it, for example ?FabriCAMold]?
e Now, insert AP100US program CD and install product then reboot the computer.
f Open Windows Explorer and copy over old files including part, sheet, driver, machine file to the new AP100US directory.
g Start the program.
2. How do I print the Setup Sheet?
Click 멝achine?pull down menu and go to 멐dit Material?
Set the value of 몊etup sheet [1=Top, 0=Bottom]?to 0.
Click 멑ile?pull down menu and make sure 멟utput Machine Set?has checked.
Generate NC file then click File-Open.
Locate C drive, AP100US, Fabriwin, FC2001.
In the 멹iles of type? click on all files.
Highlight ?stp?file then click File-Print.
3. How do I correct the error 밫ools not found in inventory" that occurs when AP100US starts?
a Hit OK to close the error screen.
b In AP100US click 멟ption?pull down menu and go to 멠references?
c Make sure that the right tool inventory file has been set as 멠unching and Cutting Default Files?
d Open the tool inventory file by going 멝odules?pull down menu.
e Check and see if all the tools have been added.
f Locate the tools from the error message and check all the information including angles.
4. How do I correct the error Opening file: 밆river Name"!" that occurs when AP100US starts?
a Hit OK to close the error screen.
b Click 멑ile?pull down menu then go to 멟pen?
c Change the file type to 멝achines [*.mac]?then double click to open the machine file.
d Create or load the material file associate with the machine file.
e Click 멝achine?pull down menu then go to 멗nfo?
f Click 멣et driver?then double click to open the proper machine driver.
g Close the machine info screen.
h Go back to 멑ile?then click 멣ave As?/p>
i Change the file type to 멝achines [*.mac]?then double click the machine file to overwrite.
j Close AP100US and re-start it.
5. AP100US creates multiple tool hits on a single entity of the part when it brought in *.dxf format.
This happens when there are multiple layers on the part created in previous program such as AutoCad. In this case, either the part has to be re-programmed in AutoCad or simply re-drawn in AP100US. Also it can be imported to Enhanced Importer, saved it as *.prt file then bring it back to AP100US.
AP100US will not do auto tooling on small sized round holes.This is one of the safety features in AP100US program. AP100US uses Pitch Factor when it assigns auto tooling. The default value is 1.5 which means AP100US will not auto-assign tools that are smaller than 1.5 times the material thickness. AP100US will take the pitch factor times the material thickness and will not assign any tool smaller than that value. By modifying these two values, the job can be done; however, any incorrect result will be programmer뭩 responsibility.
6. How do I generate G98 in auto sequence?
Click 'Machine' pull down menu and go to 'Info'. This opens the Punching Machine Setup /*window. Open*/ the Sequence Info tab. 'Use Subroutines' needs to be checked in order to generate G98. Then save and exit.
7. How do I separate a particular tool hit from others?
a After tool has been assigned, click 멦ool?pull down menu then click 멣how All Instances of Tool?
b It will bring a small window on the right side with all the tools have been used.
c Highlight the tool then it will show tool hits in different color.
8. AP100US will not start due to a security block error.
a Check and see if the parallel port of the back of PC is working properly by connecting to a printer.
b If there is a different computer with AP100US installed, try the security block on that computer and make sure if the block went bad.
c If the problem still occurs, call Amada America and contact Erin Romano at Amada at 800 634-7952 ext. 237 to have the block replaced.
9. How do I install AP100US on the network and share files?
a Install AP100US on your local drive (C:\).
b Click 멣tart?on Windows Start menu then go to 멢un?
c Type in 몊ysedit?
d Pick 멬IN.INI?window then locate ?FabriCAM]?line.
e It will show all the default paths in AP100US.
f Modify them according to the network settings. For example, if the computer is mapped to the network drive G and programmer saves and pulls part files from that drive, default path would be MSF_DEFAULT_PART_PATH=G:\
g Save WIN.INI file and close the window.
10. How do I open a machine in AP100?
Click on File, and choose open. Click on Files of type. Choose Machine (*.mac.)
Select the desired machine file. Select open. The Material error may appear; you can create a material or select Cancel. Click on Close. Then go to Machine and select Info. Click on Set Driver. Select the desired driver for your machine. Click open. If the Material error appears again you can create a material or select Cancel. Click on Close.
11. How do I verify or change the machine parameters?
Go to Machine and select Info. Verify that all the information is correct. If you want to make any permanent changes, like modify your table size or add an extra clamp, do so. Go to File and Save as. Select the machine file you were using and pick save. The change you made will now apply to that machine file.
12. How do I set the reposition information?
Go to Machine and pick Info. Select the Repo Info button. The Reposition Information screen will open, and you can set your machines hold down spacing, hold down size, fixed hold down location, reposition type, and other dimensions.
13. How do I set the spacing on just one tool to nibble? When I change the pitch factor in preferences, it affects all the tools in my inventory.
If you create a new tool in your inventory, lets say a 1" round for nibbling, you need to put a value in the Scallop Height. This will alter the nibble hit spacing so that it takes less hits to remove a large amount of material.
14. How do I save a drawing made in Auto-CAD to AP100?
First, make sure that all the layers are turned off in Auto-CAD. Save the drawing as a DXF file and go to your Enhanced Importer. Select the DXF button and choose the file you want to open. Pick it and Save As a PRT. File. Now you can open the part in AP100.
15. When I generate my nc, the setup sheet gives a very high run time, but I have run parts like this before. Why is the time so inaccurate?
You need to modify the Material File. Go to Machine, and pick Edit Material. You need to go to the end of the material file and input the table speed, hits per minute, and nibble hits per minute. Now save the material file.
16. What is the best way to install AP100 over an older version?
First you need to rename your Ap100 folder on your C drive. Name it AP100old. Then go to Start and select Run. Type win.ini and pick ok. A notepad will open up, and you need to locate a line that reads [FABRICAM] and rename it [FABRICAMold]. Now do a full install of AP100. When installation is complete, you can switch your files from the old version to the new one.
17. How do I make a special tool?
Click on the tool menu and select Design Special Tool. The Special Tool Information window will appear. After you have filled out all the fields specific to your tool, you can start to draw the tool. Make sure you draw the tool accurately. Also remember to draw the tool at 0 degrees, and at its center point. Once you are done drawing, click File, Save As, and name your special tool. Hit Save and then the Exit to CAD\CAM option.
18. How do I add special tools to my inventory?
Go to Modules and select Tool Inventory. Select Special at the bottom toolbar and pick the special tool you want to add. Pick open and the tool will be added.
19. How do I add punching conditions to special tools?
Go to Machine and Turret. Double-click on the special tool. A window will open with the heading Station. Pick the Info button on the right side of the window. Another window, Station Tool Information, will open. Now pick the Punching Conditions button. Select the conditions you want to apply to the tool. Remember that conditions are only required on forming marking, knock-out, or slitting tools. When you are done, pick Okay. Then pick Save to keep the conditions you set.
20. Why am I getting a White video display on monitor screen, when using Machine Talk Communications Software?
Contact Software Support, to obtain a repair File.
21. I am unable to print. Why does the page printed from AP100US have garbled text?
Recommend installing a more 밎eneric" printer driver. Using the driver that was created 뱒pecifically" for the target printer sometimes does not work. The 뱓rial and error" or 뱎rocess of elimination" method is required, to resolve this kind of problem.
22. I started AP100US and some Tool Bars/Buttons are missing?
Delete the CadCam.Ini file located in the C:\Windows directory; the file will recreate itself.
23. I am unable to get AP100US to snap to an existing cross hair location to draw a line.
By using the right hand mouse button, AP100US will snap to the existing cross hair location.
24. The 밪end Button" does not function in Machine Talk Communications Software?
Quit Machine Talk. Click on Start Button > Programs > Machine Talk > Machine Talk Data Dictionary > Dictionary pull down > Reindex Files > All.
25. I Get a 밪ecurity Block not found" error message, after installing Amada software on a new workstation.
If the new workstation has an NT operating system, a 밪entinel Driver" must be installed to help identify the security block that has been plugged into the printer port.
a Open Windows Explorer and locate AP100US folder under the root (C:\) directory.
b Rename it to something different, for example 멇P100USOLD?
c Click Start-Run on Windows Start menu then type 몊ysedit?and hit Enter.
d Pick the WIN.INI screen and look for ?FabriCAM]?line then rename it, for example ?FabriCAMold]?
e Now, insert AP100US program CD and install product then reboot the computer.
f Open Windows Explorer and copy over old files including part, sheet, driver, machine file to the new AP100US directory.
g Start the program.
2. How do I print the Setup Sheet?
Click 멝achine?pull down menu and go to 멐dit Material?
Set the value of 몊etup sheet [1=Top, 0=Bottom]?to 0.
Click 멑ile?pull down menu and make sure 멟utput Machine Set?has checked.
Generate NC file then click File-Open.
Locate C drive, AP100US, Fabriwin, FC2001.
In the 멹iles of type? click on all files.
Highlight ?stp?file then click File-Print.
3. How do I correct the error 밫ools not found in inventory" that occurs when AP100US starts?
a Hit OK to close the error screen.
b In AP100US click 멟ption?pull down menu and go to 멠references?
c Make sure that the right tool inventory file has been set as 멠unching and Cutting Default Files?
d Open the tool inventory file by going 멝odules?pull down menu.
e Check and see if all the tools have been added.
f Locate the tools from the error message and check all the information including angles.
4. How do I correct the error Opening file: 밆river Name"!" that occurs when AP100US starts?
a Hit OK to close the error screen.
b Click 멑ile?pull down menu then go to 멟pen?
c Change the file type to 멝achines [*.mac]?then double click to open the machine file.
d Create or load the material file associate with the machine file.
e Click 멝achine?pull down menu then go to 멗nfo?
f Click 멣et driver?then double click to open the proper machine driver.
g Close the machine info screen.
h Go back to 멑ile?then click 멣ave As?/p>
i Change the file type to 멝achines [*.mac]?then double click the machine file to overwrite.
j Close AP100US and re-start it.
5. AP100US creates multiple tool hits on a single entity of the part when it brought in *.dxf format.
This happens when there are multiple layers on the part created in previous program such as AutoCad. In this case, either the part has to be re-programmed in AutoCad or simply re-drawn in AP100US. Also it can be imported to Enhanced Importer, saved it as *.prt file then bring it back to AP100US.
AP100US will not do auto tooling on small sized round holes.This is one of the safety features in AP100US program. AP100US uses Pitch Factor when it assigns auto tooling. The default value is 1.5 which means AP100US will not auto-assign tools that are smaller than 1.5 times the material thickness. AP100US will take the pitch factor times the material thickness and will not assign any tool smaller than that value. By modifying these two values, the job can be done; however, any incorrect result will be programmer뭩 responsibility.
6. How do I generate G98 in auto sequence?
Click 'Machine' pull down menu and go to 'Info'. This opens the Punching Machine Setup /*window. Open*/ the Sequence Info tab. 'Use Subroutines' needs to be checked in order to generate G98. Then save and exit.
7. How do I separate a particular tool hit from others?
a After tool has been assigned, click 멦ool?pull down menu then click 멣how All Instances of Tool?
b It will bring a small window on the right side with all the tools have been used.
c Highlight the tool then it will show tool hits in different color.
8. AP100US will not start due to a security block error.
a Check and see if the parallel port of the back of PC is working properly by connecting to a printer.
b If there is a different computer with AP100US installed, try the security block on that computer and make sure if the block went bad.
c If the problem still occurs, call Amada America and contact Erin Romano at Amada at 800 634-7952 ext. 237 to have the block replaced.
9. How do I install AP100US on the network and share files?
a Install AP100US on your local drive (C:\).
b Click 멣tart?on Windows Start menu then go to 멢un?
c Type in 몊ysedit?
d Pick 멬IN.INI?window then locate ?FabriCAM]?line.
e It will show all the default paths in AP100US.
f Modify them according to the network settings. For example, if the computer is mapped to the network drive G and programmer saves and pulls part files from that drive, default path would be MSF_DEFAULT_PART_PATH=G:\
g Save WIN.INI file and close the window.
10. How do I open a machine in AP100?
Click on File, and choose open. Click on Files of type. Choose Machine (*.mac.)
Select the desired machine file. Select open. The Material error may appear; you can create a material or select Cancel. Click on Close. Then go to Machine and select Info. Click on Set Driver. Select the desired driver for your machine. Click open. If the Material error appears again you can create a material or select Cancel. Click on Close.
11. How do I verify or change the machine parameters?
Go to Machine and select Info. Verify that all the information is correct. If you want to make any permanent changes, like modify your table size or add an extra clamp, do so. Go to File and Save as. Select the machine file you were using and pick save. The change you made will now apply to that machine file.
12. How do I set the reposition information?
Go to Machine and pick Info. Select the Repo Info button. The Reposition Information screen will open, and you can set your machines hold down spacing, hold down size, fixed hold down location, reposition type, and other dimensions.
13. How do I set the spacing on just one tool to nibble? When I change the pitch factor in preferences, it affects all the tools in my inventory.
If you create a new tool in your inventory, lets say a 1" round for nibbling, you need to put a value in the Scallop Height. This will alter the nibble hit spacing so that it takes less hits to remove a large amount of material.
14. How do I save a drawing made in Auto-CAD to AP100?
First, make sure that all the layers are turned off in Auto-CAD. Save the drawing as a DXF file and go to your Enhanced Importer. Select the DXF button and choose the file you want to open. Pick it and Save As a PRT. File. Now you can open the part in AP100.
15. When I generate my nc, the setup sheet gives a very high run time, but I have run parts like this before. Why is the time so inaccurate?
You need to modify the Material File. Go to Machine, and pick Edit Material. You need to go to the end of the material file and input the table speed, hits per minute, and nibble hits per minute. Now save the material file.
16. What is the best way to install AP100 over an older version?
First you need to rename your Ap100 folder on your C drive. Name it AP100old. Then go to Start and select Run. Type win.ini and pick ok. A notepad will open up, and you need to locate a line that reads [FABRICAM] and rename it [FABRICAMold]. Now do a full install of AP100. When installation is complete, you can switch your files from the old version to the new one.
17. How do I make a special tool?
Click on the tool menu and select Design Special Tool. The Special Tool Information window will appear. After you have filled out all the fields specific to your tool, you can start to draw the tool. Make sure you draw the tool accurately. Also remember to draw the tool at 0 degrees, and at its center point. Once you are done drawing, click File, Save As, and name your special tool. Hit Save and then the Exit to CAD\CAM option.
18. How do I add special tools to my inventory?
Go to Modules and select Tool Inventory. Select Special at the bottom toolbar and pick the special tool you want to add. Pick open and the tool will be added.
19. How do I add punching conditions to special tools?
Go to Machine and Turret. Double-click on the special tool. A window will open with the heading Station. Pick the Info button on the right side of the window. Another window, Station Tool Information, will open. Now pick the Punching Conditions button. Select the conditions you want to apply to the tool. Remember that conditions are only required on forming marking, knock-out, or slitting tools. When you are done, pick Okay. Then pick Save to keep the conditions you set.
20. Why am I getting a White video display on monitor screen, when using Machine Talk Communications Software?
Contact Software Support, to obtain a repair File.
21. I am unable to print. Why does the page printed from AP100US have garbled text?
Recommend installing a more 밎eneric" printer driver. Using the driver that was created 뱒pecifically" for the target printer sometimes does not work. The 뱓rial and error" or 뱎rocess of elimination" method is required, to resolve this kind of problem.
22. I started AP100US and some Tool Bars/Buttons are missing?
Delete the CadCam.Ini file located in the C:\Windows directory; the file will recreate itself.
23. I am unable to get AP100US to snap to an existing cross hair location to draw a line.
By using the right hand mouse button, AP100US will snap to the existing cross hair location.
24. The 밪end Button" does not function in Machine Talk Communications Software?
Quit Machine Talk. Click on Start Button > Programs > Machine Talk > Machine Talk Data Dictionary > Dictionary pull down > Reindex Files > All.
25. I Get a 밪ecurity Block not found" error message, after installing Amada software on a new workstation.
If the new workstation has an NT operating system, a 밪entinel Driver" must be installed to help identify the security block that has been plugged into the printer port.
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