Project Management and Code Generation
The final stage of working with the module involves saving your entered data and generating the final NC program. The EvoSpline system is designed to maximize production repeatability and ensure total process control.
1. Saving and Loading Projects (Save / Load)
This feature allows you to store all entered parameters in an external file with the .slotting extension.
- Comprehensive Data: The project file stores absolutely every value—including geometry, technological parameters, tool data, and program end codes. This allows you to instantly identify the specific machining setup upon reloading, preventing errors during recurring production runs.
- Change Indicator: If you modify any field, an asterisk (*) will appear next to the project name, notifying you that changes have not yet been saved.
2. NC File Generation and Documentation (Generate)
The Generate button is the core of the module. Once clicked, the program performs a safety verification and creates a ready-to-use EIA/ISO program.
- Full Parameter Identification: A unique feature of EvoSpline is the generation of a comprehensive header within the NC file. All parameters used for calculations (diameters, angles, depths, feeds, tool numbers) are saved as readable comments
()at the beginning of the program. - Benefit for the Operator: This allows for instant verification of settings directly on the machine control panel before starting the cycle—no need to reopen the application on a computer.
- License Status:
- PRO Users: Gain immediate access to the full code without any additional prompts.
- Free Version: Clicking the button will trigger a subscription notice. The program will still generate a file, but it will be subject to the free edition’s limitations (e.g., restricted slot counts).
Pro Tip: The generated file can be opened in any text editor. Note that while the header and tool data can be edited manually, modifying the actual control code (below the “Do not modify” comment) without a thorough knowledge of EIA/ISO syntax may lead to serious collisions.