This function enables user to create and edit the D3PLOT curve which is used to control the output frequency of the D3PLOT file. The D3PLOT CURVE dialog box as illustrated in Figure 14.14.20 is displayed.

Note: The D3plot Curve function is available only in UserSetup and the QuickSetup.

Figure 14.14.20  D3plot Curve dialog box

CREATE D3PLOT CURVE

If it is the first time to create D3plot curve, the user can click Create D3plot Curve option to create a new D3plot curve. After clicking this function, the program will pop up a dialog box as illustrated in Figure 14.14.21. In this dialog box, the output intervals of Large Step are 1, 3, 5, 10, 15…, the output intervals of Small Step are 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20…, For both formats, the interval after 10 is 5. The figure indicates the distance between tool and end position. The user can also click User Define to set the distance interval. The distance interval set by User Define should satisfy the following rules:

Step>5,          1, 3, 5, 10, 10+step…

5>=step>3,     1, 3, 5, 5+step…

3>=step>1,     1, 1+step…

Figure 14.14.21  Define the D3plot curve

MODIFY D3PLOT CURVE

If a D3plot curve is defined, the user can click Modify D3plot curve to modify the last defined D3plot curve. After clicking this function, the program will pop up a dialog box as illustrated in Figure 14.14.22.

By default, the D3plot curve is edited through modifying the displacement of the moving tool. Alternatively, the D3plot curve can be edited through modifying the time interval of every D3plot file.

Note: The moving tools are related to the setting of Draw Type. If the Draw Type is set as Single Action, the moving tool is the DIE. If the Draw Type is set as Double Action, the moving tool is the Punch. The user can change the Draw Type from the menu UserSetup/Analysis Configuration.
When defining D3plot, the program will automatically write out a frame as the binder ring closes. The output of this frame is determined by the program according to the main motion curve and is not allowed to be modified by the user. For example, during Single Action, the program estimates the close of binder ring and writes out a frame according to the motion curve of die. During Double Action, the program estimates the close of binder ring and writes out a frame according to the motion curve of binder ring. The output frames during and before close of binder ring are not allowed to be modified by the user.

BY DISPLACE: This option enables the user to edit the D3plot curve through modifying the displacement of the moving tool.

BY TIME: Toggling off By Displace switches the control of the D3plot curve to By Time. This option enables user to edit the D3plot curve through modifying the time of the moving tool.

FROM TOP: This option is used usually with the by Displace option. If this option is toggled on, the displacement means from the beginning of motion to the current position. If this option is toggle off, the displacement means from the current position to the close position.

APPLY: Accept the modification.

OK: Exit the D3plot dialog box and accept the modification.

CANCEL: Exit the D3plot dialog box without saving.

Figure 14.14.22  D3plot Curve Modify dialog box