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Load an ODB++ database into the Workspace.  This example demonstrates how to load a compressed ODB++ file (normally in a tar ball *.tgz) into DFM Now!

 

Online Movie: How to skip a layer during ODB++ import.

 

 

Note: A "Job" in DFM Now! is the same thing as a "Step" in ODB++

 

Command Sequence

 

1. Select menu: File | Import | ODB++

 

2. Select the compressed ODB++ database file you want to import, and press "OK".  The Import ODB++ wizard dialog box appears.

 

3. Verify ODB++ Import Options: Layers, Steps, and Options

 

4. Click "Next" to begin importing the ODB++ database.

 

5. Once ODB++ loading is complete, a Status & Import log are available for your review.  If DFM Now! encounters any errors or warnings during import, they will be displayed here.

 

6. Click button "Finish" button to view the imported data.

 

Note:  If there are multiple steps in the ODB++ database, DFM Now! will search the hierarchy to determine which step is the "Master" step.  If it cannot find a Master Step, a dialog will appear, prompting you to select which step to view.

 

Note: Unlike other CAM software products, DFM Now! loads the complete ODB++ database including all steps (while maintaining hierarchy).  To view all the steps imported into DFM Now!, see the Workspace Brower...

 

 

Note: To view the Import log file, press key 'F4'