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‎File Storage

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‎General

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‎Misc

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‎Misc

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‎Default Items

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‎Misc

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‎CAD

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	*'''Parts:''' Click on the text field labeled '''"Parts:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Parts1.png]] or click the '''"Browse"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Browse1.png]] button to designate a file storage location for your saved parts.		*'''Parts:''' Click on the text field labeled '''"Parts:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Parts1.png]] or click the '''"Browse"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Browse1.png]] button to designate a file storage location for your saved parts.
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		+	'''These are also the locations for where the software looks to apply dies and materials and where it looks to open existing parts.'''

	===Tolerances===		===Tolerances===

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 *'''Default Tube/Pipe:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Tube/Pipe:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Material1.png]] and select a material that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new part.
-*'''Default Machine:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Machine:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Machine.png]] and select a machine that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new nesting project.
+*'''Default Machine:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Machine:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Machine.png]] and select a machine that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new nesting project. '''This should NOT be set to your Factory Calibrated Machine.'''
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 *'''Image:''' Click the '''"Image"''' [[File:Dragon_Image_Display1.png]] option and browse for a default picture to assign to the background in the display screen.
 ==Output==

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	===Part ID Overrides===		===Part ID Overrides===
	*'''Skip if Part is Shorter than:''' Enter a value in this field and the software will not add a part ID marking or engraving if the length is shorter than this value.		*'''Skip if Part is Shorter than:''' Enter a value in this field and the software will not add a part ID marking or engraving if the length is shorter than this value.
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		+	*'''Skip if Length is Greater than:''' Enter a value in this field and the software will not add a part ID marking or engraving if the length is greater than this percentage value.

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	*'''Allow Use of Uncalibrated Machines''' Check this check box to allow for the selection of uncalibrated machines when starting any new project or nest. This is not highly recommended by Bend-Tech staff and technicians, but we understand that there may be a need for it at times.		*'''Allow Use of Uncalibrated Machines''' Check this check box to allow for the selection of uncalibrated machines when starting any new project or nest. This is not highly recommended by Bend-Tech staff and technicians, but we understand that there may be a need for it at times.
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		+	===Material Sort Fields===
		+	*These are user defined sorting tools for use in the Tube/Pipe (material) Library in order to sort materials by metal type, composition, supplier, etc. The Library will reflect this change by adding a field that the user can use to sort their materials by.
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		+	===Part ID Overrides===
		+	*'''Skip if Part is Shorter than:''' Enter a value in this field and the software will not add a part ID marking or engraving if the length is shorter than this value.

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	===Miscellaneous Options===		===Miscellaneous Options===
	*'''Trim Scrap Material (Import Only)''' Check this check box if you'd like all imported parts to be trimmed of their excess material. (Recommended)		*'''Trim Scrap Material (Import Only)''' Check this check box if you'd like all imported parts to be trimmed of their excess material. (Recommended)
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		+	*'''Use Advanced Shift Logic''' Check this check box to engage the new shift control logic which will unlock new functionality. This button is set to be phased out as the advanced shift logic becomes a normal part of the software. For older versions that have this option available, keep this check box checked. NOTE:It is checked by default in most versions of the software.
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		+	*'''Prompt to Select Machine''' Check this check box and the software will prompt you to select a machine at the start of any new project or nest.
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		+	*'''Allow Use of Uncalibrated Machines''' Check this check box to allow for the selection of uncalibrated machines when starting any new project or nest. This is not highly recommended by Bend-Tech staff and technicians, but we understand that there may be a need for it at times.

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	*'''Default Tube/Pipe:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Tube/Pipe:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Material1.png]] and select a material that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new part.		*'''Default Tube/Pipe:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Tube/Pipe:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Material1.png]] and select a material that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new part.
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		+	*'''Default Machine:''' Click on the drop down menu labeled '''"Default Machine:"''' [[File:Dragon_Options_Machine.png]] and select a machine that you would like to be automatically set when opening a new nesting project.

	===File Storage===		===File Storage===

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	*'''POB Bracket Color:''' Set your POB bracket color during a bend simulation here. This will be set to gray by default.		*'''POB Bracket Color:''' Set your POB bracket color during a bend simulation here. This will be set to gray by default.
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	===Miscellaneous Options===		===Miscellaneous Options===
−	*'''~~Display Action Directions~~''' ~~When~~ this ~~checkbox is checked, the action directions will be displayed within a nesting project. These are small arrows on the contours of the part~~'~~s geometry that indicate the path of actions that the machine will take in order~~ to ~~complete its actions.~~	+	*'''Trim Scrap Material (Import Only)''' Check this check box if you'd like all imported parts to be trimmed of their excess material. (Recommended)
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−	*'''Display Transition Paths''' When this checkbox is checked, the transition paths will be ~~displayed within a nesting project. These are dashed lines that indicate the path that the machine head will take in order to complete its shifts.~~
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−	*'''Trim Part Ends''' When this checkbox is checked, the ends of ~~the part will be trimmed back to the cut location in order to save as much~~ material ~~as possible~~.

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	*'''Font Family:''' Choose the font used with your text here. This will be set to Arial be default.		*'''Font Family:''' Choose the font used with your text here. This will be set to Arial be default.
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		+	===Miscellaneous Options===
		+	This section is for setting up displayed imaging.
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		+	*'''Display XY Axis''' Checking the '''"Display XY Axis"''' check box will show the XY axis in any Dragon interface.
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		+	*'''XY Axis Scale''' Enter the intended height of the XY axis that will appear in the design display screen.
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		+	*'''Prompt for Action Names'''

	==Simulation==		==Simulation==