After clicking Run, the ‘Export’ tab can be used to export a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file that contains details of the cycle time estimations (see Choose File(s) Tab).
For an example of how to use the Cycle Time Estimates tab, see Using the Cycle Time Estimator: an Example.
The following table lists details of all the features contained within the ‘Export’ tab, as shown in the screenshot to the right.
# | Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Part file | The name of the part file. Each part file section can be collapsed/expanded, as required. |
2 | File selector checkbox | Click the checkbox to the left of the part file to indicate that its cycle time estimation is to be exported. |
3 | Quantity | The quantity of the associated part that is to be exported (this will multiply the ‘Total’ cycle time’). You decide the quantity. |
4 | Estimated time (H:MM:SS) | The estimated cycle time (as shown in the Cycle Time Estimates tab) multiplied by the ‘Quantity'. |
Export Options | ||
5 | Folder Path | Opens the Mastercam ‘Browse for Folder’ dialog where you can specify the path of the folder for the export file. |
6 | File name | The name of the export file. A default name is specified, but you can change it to a name of your choice. |
7 | Export Results | Click to export the cycle time estimates to a file (see below). |
Export Results
Before clicking Export Results, at least one part file must be checked (see ‘File selector checkbox’, above)
On clicking Export Results, a CSV file is exported to the ‘Folder Path’ with the specified ‘File name’.
The exported file can be opened in any suitable application, such as Google Sheets, MS Excel, or Notepad.
Example Export
The image below is a screenshot of an example export that has been imported into Google Sheets.
