How can I set the FileFormat for curve export to be ASCII

[per.soerensen2EV6F]

Hi

Can I export Shank and Holder profile in IGES/ASCII

If i import a dgk file in to AMDEU i can set resources to "FileFormat ASCII" and i get a readable file with all curve points.

I can't get this to work when exporting directly from PowerMILL.

Is there a easier way to get the holder and shank profile as a coordinate file ?

[Jonathan.Artiss-DSI]

Hi @per.soerensen2EV6F 

Can you share the need to change the file type? 

Maybe also outline your workflow for exporting the tool profile from Powermill. 

[per.soerensen2EV6F]

Hi Jonathan

I use the standard save function on the tool form.

In this case .dxf if I open the file in notepad++ I cant read the information.

I like to get a format that I can use to automatic "build" the tool in a simulation software.

So a text file a bit like a NC code 🙂

[per.soerensen2EV6F]

For the holder and shank I use this now.
FOREACH $shank_cmp IN $entity('tool',$tl).ShankSetValues {
FILE WRITE ${"L: " + $shank_cmp.Length} TO outputfile
FILE WRITE ${"DU: " + $shank_cmp.UpperDiameter} TO outputfile
FILE WRITE ${"DL: " + $shank_cmp.LowerDiameter} TO outputfile
}