GENERATE TOOL FROM MATING
TOOLS
This function is used to generate mating tool mesh from
an existing tool mesh. It combines the operations of copying or
offsetting elements, creating parts, and adding parts to the current tool
definition.

Figure 10.2.11 Mating
Tool dialog box
- Select OFFSET FROM MATING TOOL to display the MATING TOOL
dialog box (as shown in Figure 10.2.11).
- Toggle the INCLUDE IN CURRENT PART checkbox on/off.
If the option is toggled on, the new copied or offset elements are
included in the current part, which is included in the current tool
definition. If the option is toggled off, a new part is
automatically created and added to the current tool definition.
- The NORMAL OFFSET option is used to offset the elements in
normal direction. If toggled on, the user can key in offset THICKNESS.
- The user can set the location of the new tool along the
stroke direction by inputting DISTANCE. The distance is measured from the
original tool mesh.
- To offset or copy elements, hit
APPLY button.
- Select OK to exit the dialog box.