Ⅰ. Overview

II. Function Description

1. Click Import from File on the left side.

Click the drop-down triangle of File Type, and you can see the part formats supported for import in the current version.

For a detailed introduction to each format and the version of TubesT from which each format is supported, please refer to Detailed Explanation of Tube-Type File Formats.

2. Set the parameters based on the types of the part.

(1) Extrusion

Auto Identify: The system will read the extrusion direction of the part automatically.

X, Y, Z: Adjust the extrusion direction manually. If the preview on the right side is not consistent with the actual situation, you can adjust the direction to make sure the preview is consistent with the part.

(2)Preview Information

Loading: The part file is loading. If the dimension information is shown as 0.00x0.00x0.0, then the part file is not read. You should adjust the parameters for debugging.

Part Dimension: The dimension will be shown on the top right corner of the window.

(3) Section Steel

If the imported part is channel steel, angle steel, or C-shaped steel, you shall check L/C profile. You may refer to Special Toolpath for details.

One-cut: For channel or angle steels, there are two cutting strategies—face-by-face cutting (default) and one-cut.

• • • • When unchecked, the system performs face-by-face cutting, processing each face separately.

      • When checked, the system performs single-cut, cutting the end contour of the part in one continuous pass.

LeadIn: The length of the lead-in line outside the tube when the special toolpath is automatically generated.

LeadOut: The length of the lead-out line outside the tube when the special toolpath is automatically generated.

Notice: All the default lead length of the special toolpath added to TubesT through Import from File and Draw Part shall be consistent with the value here !!

(4) Select contour

The actual tubes and parts have both outer contour and inner contour lines, but only one of them is needed for the processing. The Outer contour is generally selected.

(5) Bevel

If the part requires bevel cutting, check Bevel, and the bevel toolpath will be generated according to the drawing. You may refer to How to enable Bevel for details.

Notice: Only the equipment with a bevel cutting head can process the bevel. Please do not check the option for ordinary tube cutting machines.

(6) In-part shape

In-part shape allows users to add parts from the cut-off material of the tube. Check In-part shape, and the system will recognize this part correctly.

Example: How to add In-part shape in Tubest.

（7）Layer Mapping

Check Identify Marking Layer, and the system can automatically distinguish between the through-cut and non-through-cut layer after importing. You may refer to Layer Mapping for details.

Ⅲ. FAQS

1.What should I do when the part failed for importing?

Please refer to How to Resolve Part Import Failed or Recognition Errors.

2.How to use Import MS Excel sample file? 

 

Please refer to Batch Import Parts by Excel Table.