Unpack

Introduction

This topic describes the Unpack dialog and explains how to use it.

The Unpack dialog

The Unpack dialog allows you to unzip a Pack2Go file and place the included files in the proper location. Pack2Go files are zip files containing a .bbcd and all associated files pertaining to the proper simulation and posting of it. contains all supporting files used in the jobs of the original CAM file that were selected to be included in the Pack2Go dialog.

 

Warning: Any files shown in red font are files which will overwrite your own. Creating a backup copy of your BobCAD-CAM Data folder prior to overwriting your files is recommended.

 

  • BBCD File - defines the location of the bbcd file being saved. Enter the location manually, or click the ellipses button to open the Save As dialog. The Save As dialog allows you to search for the location which the file is saved. By default the BBCD file check box is selected. In most cases, this should remain selected. When deselected, the model, and associated CAM Tree will be excluded from the items saved in the zip file.

  • Files included in the Zip file

    • Posts - lists all post processors included in the zip file.
    • Machine - lists each MachSim folder included in the zip file. These folders contain the machines used for the jobs in the file, and their associated support files. These include the machine .xml itself, any texture .bmp files, along with any .stl files used for displaying the components of individual axes in the simulation.
    • Thread Library - includes the Technology folder with the TappingTable.xml file defining the associated Thread Library.
    • Tool Library - includes the ToolFile.xml of the original tool library, if that was selected as an item to include in the Pack2Go.
    • Material DB - includes the Technology folder with the MaterialDB.xml defining the associated Material Library.

  • Unpack - unzips the file and places the individual files and folders in their specified locations.

  • Cancel - closes the UnPack Zip dialog.

Example

  1. Click Unpack.

    The Open dialog opens.

  2. Navigate to the location of the saved Pack2Go zip file, and select the file.

  3. Click Open.

    The Unpack dialog appears.

  4. Select the location for in which the file should be saved and set the name for the file.

    By default the zip file is saved with the current file name.

  5. Click Save.

    The file destination is set.

  6. Review the Files included in the Zip file section, and select and/or deselect items as necessary.

  7. Click Unpack.

  8. When files are to be overwritten, a message box appears allowing you to verify the files should be overwritten.

    Click Yes to overwrite the files if that is the intention.

    The files are saved.

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