For answers to commonly asked questions, select a topic on the right and then select a specific question from the list that appears below.
Advanced NC
These questions relate to the advanced NC features of SigmaNEST.
- How do I make a single cut between two parts that share a common side?
Beveling
This section deals with beveling issues.
- What is the basic idea behind beveling with SigmaNEST?
CAD
This section deals with CAD and drawing issues.
- How can I change the import colors?
- How do I crop and save my remnant sheet?
- In Filter, what does Line filter tolerances and Arc filter tolerances represent?
- How do I export files to my existing CAD system?
- What fonts are available to SigmaNEST users?
- How do I use the Filter function?
Communications
This section deals with issues relating to communications between SigmaNEST and the controller.
- What is the field "CRC-16" on the main screen of ShopCOMM II?
- What are some items to check if there are communication problems between the programming computer and machine controller?
Database
This section deals with issues relating to the SigmaNEST database.
- What are the different files in my DBASE folder?
Installation
This section deals with the installation of the SigmaNEST product suite.
- When installing Sigmanest I get a Registration screen. What should I do?
- During a re-installation of SigmaNEST, a message box appears concerning the installation of the Borland Database. What should I do?
Manual NC
This section covers manual NC questions.
- How do I add a comment in a particular place in my NC code without searching through my code in the editor?
- How do I move the Start Point of my program if I am using an irregular edge of a remnant sheet?
NC Post
Description
- Why do I get a “Map Unknown Process” when trying to post?
- How do I save my nc programs to a floppy disk?
- How do I change the file extension on my NC program?
- How do you change the file location for your NC programs?
- How do I avoid the error, "Can Not Open NC File"?
Nesting
This section deals with nesting questions.
- How do I to make sure my parts are not overlapping when I am manually nesting?
- How do I fill the remainder of my sheet with a filler part without knowing how many parts will fit on the sheet?
- What does the Auto Task button do?
Part
Description
- How do I constrict the rotation of the part when nested?
- How do I save my Lead-in and Lead-out settings for internal and external contours for each part?
- Why do I get an “Open contours. Continue?” message box when creating my part.
- How can I locate the open contours to correct my geometry?
- Why doesn’t my geometry highlight when I try to create a part?
Part Creation
Description
- How do I scribe a part name on the part I create?
Part Mode
Description
- How do I program my part to only cut the internal dropouts?
- Is there a way to position my Leadin anywhere along the contour of the part?
- How do I cut only 3 out of 4 sides of my rectangular shaped part?
- How can I cut the outside of the part using one process such as Plasma and then cut the inside of the part using another process such as Precision Plasma?
Punching
Description
- How do I punch the hole with a smaller tool then re-punch the same hole with the proper size?
Remnants
Description
- How do I cut the scrap material?
- How do I crop and save my remnant sheet?
Reports
Description
- Why do I get an “invalid filename” (I/O 161) error when I try to print in SigmaNEST?
- How do I add my company logo to our printed reports?
- How do we put our company logo on the title block of the detail drawing?
SIM
SigmaNEST uses a hardware security device called a SIM. This sections deal with questions relating to it.
- How do I program my SIM key to run SigmaNEST v5.5?
- SIM Update
- How do I update my SN5_2 SIM key and where is the new location of the Wrtsim_exe program?
- What is a "SigmaNEST SIM not found. Please replace SIM!" message?
- How do I update my SIM Key when I receive my Sim codes?
Tech Table
Description
- How do I modify the feedrate values for my laser/plasma/waterjet machine?
- When I post a program (generate NC code) I get a warning message "No Matching values in technology table". How can I remove this warning during the posting process?
- How do I add a new material, or material thickness, in Sigmanest?
Technical
Description
- How do I change the default program name shown in the Input Box when I post a single sheet or multiple sheets?
- How do I reset the numeric default for the part names, sheet names and task names?
- When I do a NC Simulate (NC Step), the cut direction is opposite to the setting on my machine. How do I change the automatic cut direction?
- How do I change the number of decimals places that is displayed in my Nesting Detail?
Training
Description
- In the Utility - Config - System dialog screen, what does the "Min Offset Length" parameter represent?
- In the Utility - Config - System dialog screen, what does the "Geometry Error" parameter represent?
- How do I automatically save my work without going to File - Save?
Work Orders and Job Tracking
Description
- Is there more than one way of setting up Work Orders in Sigmanest?
