Master Book For Mold EN
Master Book For Mold EN
Master Book For Mold EN
B Basic Operations
B1-1. Functions inǗHomeǘ, the 1st page..................................................................................................................................................................14
B1-2. Functions inǗProduct Type SelectioOǘ, the 2nd page .....................................................................................................................................15
B1-3. Functions inǗProduct Conguration - 2D vieXǘ, the 3rd page ........................................................................................................................16
B1-4. Functions inǗProduct Conguration - 3D vieXǘ, the 3rd page ........................................................................................................................17
B1-5. Functions inǗBOM lisUǘ...................................................................................................................................................................................18
B2-1. How to use Mold EX-Press in NX ..................................................................................................................................................................19
B2-2. Switching modeling mode between Multi-body (non-assembly) and assembly (for NX only) ........................................................................20
B2-3. Changing layer setting for each of part body and subtraction body (for NX Multi-body mode only) ..............................................................21
B2-4. How to use Mold EX-Press in Pro/E ...............................................................................................................................................................22
B2-5. How to use Mold EX-Press in SolidWorks......................................................................................................................................................23
B2-6. How to use Mold EX-Press in AutoCAD .........................................................................................................................................................24
B2-7. Exporting 3D drawing in intermediary format .................................................................................................................................................25
C Advanced Operations
C1. Searching the parts quickly
C1-1. Filtering by shape or material in selecting product type .................................................................................................................................28
C1-2. Quickly reach to category page by various shortcut menu in CAD tool bar ...................................................................................................29
C1-3. Seeking C-VALUE product quickly .................................................................................................................................................................30
C1-4. Searching by diagram (suitable for new engineers) .......................................................................................................................................31
C1-5. Creating shortcut for frequently selected parts (Search by My Favorite) .......................................................................................................32
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C1-6. Searching parts previously selected (Search by History) ...............................................................................................................................33
C1-7. Filtering the conditions to choose the product (Advanced search 1) ..............................................................................................................34
C1-8. Entering the product type for quick search (Advanced search 2) ...................................................................................................................35
C1-9. Searching parts by part name tree directory (Search by Structure) ...............................................................................................................36
C1-10.Searching product with keywords by adding product remark (Remark search 1) ..........................................................................................37
C1-11. Selecting product according to the added remark (Remark search 2) ...........................................................................................................38
C1-12.Selecting products by delivery time (suitable for routine maintenance work) .................................................................................................39
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C3-5. Adding the previous selection speedy to BOM list .........................................................................................................................................64
C3-6. Organizing the parts in BOM list .....................................................................................................................................................................65
C3-7. Customizing the display of BOM details .........................................................................................................................................................66
C3-8. Sorting the order of item rows in BOM ...........................................................................................................................................................67
C3-9. Importing the BOM list (which was exported recently) ...................................................................................................................................68
C3-10.Setting OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function..................................................................................................................................................69
C3-11. How to use OCQ ............................................................................................................................................................................................70
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A.
A. Installation
Installation Instructions
Instructions
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A1. Steps for installation
Step 1.
Install the basic program
Step 2.
Connect to your CAD system 3 easy steps
Step 3.
Complete installation
Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of NX. However if other add-in
softwares (ex; ET2008) are installed ahead the new shortcut may sometimes not appear. The following method is to allow the
softwares in compatible use.
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A3. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your Pro/E tool bar
Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of Pro/E. However if it does not appear
please try the following solution.
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A4. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your SolidWorks tool bar
Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of SolidWorks. However if it does not
appear please try the following solution.
Open [Options] of SolidWorks tool bar and select [Add-Ins]. Shortcut of Mold EX-Press is created in the toolbar.
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[Key point]
Name of Add-In program
MEX(Mold): Mold EX-Press for Plastic Mold
MEX(Press): Mold EX-Press for Press Die
Both softwares can be installed on a PC
and go together so that two MEX names
appear as shown in right.
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A5. Mold EX-Press is unresponsive in AutoCAD Click [Add], select
3 "GML: MsmControllerMold_GML.arx"
program in [Add File to Startup
After the installation is complete, the menu as well as the tool Suite] pop-up. This path will be
bar will appear. If there is no response after clicking them, just the installation directory of Mold
proceed with the next methods. After first manual loading, they will EX-Press.
appear automatically.
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A6. How to uninstall via Start menu Lastly select Uninstall for
3 basic program.
Two methods are available for uninstallation; via Control Panel
and via Start program.
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B.
B. Basic
Basic Operations
Operations
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B1-1. Functions in 【Home】, the 1st page
Select parts
by image
Select parts
Shortcut to My Library
by diagram
Search by various
conditions in complex
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B1-2. Functions in 【Product Type Selection】, the 2nd page
Product selection
Product selection by specification
by category
Product guide
Product selection
by part type
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B1-3. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 2D view】, the 3rd page
Days to Ship
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B1-4. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 3D view】, the 3rd page
3D view image
View in shading
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B1-5. Functions in 【BOM list】
Export to
MS Excel sheet
Click to customize
BOM information
Import from
MS Excel sheet
Combine the same
part numbers to a
single row
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B2-1. How to use Mold EX-Press in NX Complete parameters for the
3 basic size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and placed directly into the CAD by seamless
connection with NX. The model structure is set at non-assembly [Key point]
mode as default. Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters
Display the [Home] for
1 selecting product model.
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B2-2. Switching modeling mode between Multi-body (non-assembly) and assembly (for NX only)
NX can apply two different modeling structures, assembly or multi-body (non-assembly). Mold EX-Press can output part models in
both structures by switching the modeling mode so that you can proceed designing with your preferred structure. The default output
mode is set for multi-body (non-assembly).
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B2-3. Changing layer setting for each of part body and subtraction body (for NX Multi-body mode only)
When you choose the Multi-body modeling mode, you can define individual layers for part body and subtraction body.
Click "Confirm"
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Body (1) (2) Body (0)
Display both layer:1 and layer:61
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B2-4. How to use Mold EX-Press in Pro/E Complete parameters for the basic
3 size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and placed directly into the CAD by seamless
[Key point]
connection with Pro/E.
Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters
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B2-5. How to use Mold EX-Press in SolidWorks 3 Complete parameters for the
basic size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can
be configured and placed directly into the CAD by seamless
connection with SolidWorks.
Click "NEXT".
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B2-6. How to use Mold EX-Press in AutoCAD Complete parameters for the
3 basic size.
By three-step selection, the 3D drawing of the part can be
configured and located directly into the CAD by seamless
[Key point]
connection with AutoCAD.
Click [Next] to generate the
3D drawing after confirming the
shape and parameters
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B2-7. Exporting 3D drawing in intermediary format
If you don’t have CAD other than AutoCAD, NX, Pro/E, CREO or Solidworks, the DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, SAT and PARASOLID
formats can be exported from Mold EX-Press so that they are compatible with the various 2D and 3D design software.
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C.
C. Advanced
Advanced Operations
Operations
C1. Searching the parts quickly
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C1-1. Filtering by shape or material in selecting product type
In product type selection page, if you want to filter the products by material, shape, and other conditions, using this function will be
very convenient.
Number of
product type remained: 3
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C1-2. Quickly reach to category page by various shortcut menu in CAD tool bar
Preparing drop-down category menu and index icons in CAD tool bar, you can reach the target category promptly.
Open the drop-down menu Clicking index icons in CAD tool bar is also an easy way to open the
1 of Mold EX-Press (MEX) and 3 category page.
select [Product INDEX].
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C1-3. Seeking C-VALUE product quickly
C-VALUE products, which Misumi developed in April 2011, are priced at approximately half the price of the conventional products.
Misumi recommend the C-VALUE series to those who are seeking cost-effective products.
[Key point]
Under the premise of good quality,
C-VALUE product realizes low price by
changing product material and loose
tolerance. Please contact at your
nearest MiSUMi office to get detailed
information.
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C1-4. Searching by diagram (suitable for new engineers)
This function can easily help you to search standard components used in different mold types, so that new designers will not make
any mistakes while selecting parts.
Press the [Diagram] button. Product name will pop up when the
1 (Home) 3 cursor is on the red button in the
diagram. Click the button so that
you can move to type selection
page easily.
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C1-5. Creating shortcut for frequently selected parts (Search by My Favorite) In case of size change
3 which requires part model
configuration, just click the
Once the frequently used products are added to My Favorite, [Config]
you can easily and quickly jump to Product Configuration Page of button.
those products from next time.
In the Product
1 Configuration ( the third
[Key point]
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C1-6. Searching parts previously selected (Search by History) If changes in product size are
3 needed, you can select and
enter the required value to
It is very troublesome to re-select the parts used previously make necessary change.
from the first stage. Using History search function can help you to
find the parts selected in the past.
[Key point]
After clicking the [Next] button in the
Click the [History] tab in
1 Home.
third page (Product Configuration), the
data will be added to History.
[Key point]
If the parts are of the same
size, you can directly add the parts
to BOM. You can also confirm how
many times the parts are set.
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C1-7. Filtering the conditions to choose the product (Advanced search 1)
The parts can be selected by using the relevant information about product such as part name, product type, brand name.
[Key point]
To narrow down the
search result, entry in each
box at the same time is
available.
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C1-8. Entering the product type for quick search (Advanced search 2)
If you are already familiar with Misumi part number, the product type can be entered directly in the search box to find the part quickly.
You can directly enter the All the product types including
1 product type here. 3 ‘SWM’ are listed up.
[Key point]
You can only enter the product
type in the search box.If other
parameters are entered, parts
cannot be identified, and will not be
found.
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C1-9. Searching parts by part name tree directory (Search by Structure)
The needed parts can be quickly searched by part name in tree-structured directory.
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C1-10. Searching product with keywords by adding product remark (Remark search 1) Select the [Advanced Search]
3 tab.
Add your own remark (client information, product features,
etc.) for frequently used product and search by a remark as
keywords added by oneself.
[Key point]
You can also use the search box in the
top of the window. Select [Remark] from the
pull-down menu, and enter keywords for the
remark.
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C1-11. Selecting product according to the added remark (Remark search 2) The remarks can also be refered
3 in the list in [Structure] tab.
You can refer to the remarks (e.g. client name and product
features, etc.) that you added for your convenience while selecting
the parts.
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C1-12. Selecting products by delivery time (suitable for routine maintenance work)
Delivery time is one of the important factors when maintaining or replacing parts, so the products can be selected based on the
delivery time.
[Key point]
Display Product Type
2 Selection page
Currently filtering by delivery time cannot be used. Kindly confirm
product delivery period first, and then select the products based on the
(Second page).
relevant information.
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C. Advanced Operations
C2. Using CAD-modeling function perfectly
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C2-1. How to configure the part number If the basic sizes are adjusted,
3 the selectable range of the
correlated parameters are
In the product parameter aspect, all parameters are constrained by adjusted correspondingly.
the relevant formulae. After the basic size is determined, the relevant
selectable ranges or respective parameters are shown.You don’t have
to recalculate to determine the parameters, so that the design time is
saved.
Go to the Product
1 Configuration
(third page),
and then designate the
size .
Once correct numerical values
4 are all determined, Misumi’s
standard part number is
generated automatically without
an error.
Mold EX-Press
2 automatically shows the
selectable ranges of the This also applies to the alteration
parameters with 5 work.
specifiable unit by default.
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C2-2. Checking the part shape by previewing in 3D (before locating in CAD)
After the parts are selected, to ensure whether the specifications of selected parts and the additional processing are correct, the
shapes of the parts can be checked through the preview function of the 3D models so that the time is saved.
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C2-3. Using subtract solid function at the same time of locating a model
When the part designed by Mold EX-Press is located on CAD, at the same time, the size of mounting hole is automatically calculated
based on a standard hole machining and the hole to fit is subtracted from the plate.
[Key point]
Please untick if automatic
subtraction is unnecessary. Even
unticked, subtract information is
stored so that it can be recalled
later.
[Key point]
For details, please refer to
C2-5. Autoconfiguration setting.
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C2-4. Locating the related components at the same time without a pause Suggestion for sequential
3 positioning of related parts
follows after locating the part.
Once the main part is located in CAD, Mold EX-Press simultaneously Select the related parts indicated
and sequentially suggests to layout the mounting bolts and related in the window, then click [Next].
components so that efficiency in designing drastically improves. (e.g: related part, sprue
bushing guide, SBGN)
[Key point]
Complete all the For details, please refer to
1 parameters in Product C2-5. Autoconfiguration setting.
Configuration page, then
click [Next].
(e.g: SXGM)
Tick
2 [Use "Automatic screw layout"]
Mold EX-Press' useful functions such as subtract solid, automatic screw layout, and sequential positioning can be set automatically ON or OFF to
suit your habits in designing. This is only available for NX assembly structure and Pro/E.
[Key point]
Always OFF: This function does not work at all
Remind each time: Pop up window always opens to alert when configuration
Always ON: This function always works without an alert
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C2-6. Jumping swiftly from Mold EX-Press to CAD interface for dimension measuring
When you want to make sure the size of the parts designed in CAD while specifying parameters in Mold EX-Press, use this
function for switching interface to measure the dimensions of the model drawn in CAD.
[Key point]
Measurement
types of Distance,
Diameter and
Angle are available.
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C2-7. Modifying dimensions of the model being located on CAD Select the part to be
3 modified.
You don't have to start parts selection from the first step if you
want to modify dimensions of the model which is once located on
CAD.
Return to Product
4 Configuration page of Mold
EX-Press which displays
the parameters currently
selected. Re-edit the
parameters and click [Next].
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C2-8. To understand more about Misumi Alteration code (Alteration 1)
Alteration table can be opened in PDF at the same time while designating alterations.
In the [Alteration]
2 interface, click [List] so
that Alteration table opens.
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C2-9. Using LC to alter the full length (Alteration 2) Click the [Alteration] tab.
3
When the designation of length is restricted due to specifiable
unit, it is convenient if the alteration is carried out by using LC.
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C2-10. Ordering the non-standard parts Overwrite your
3 desired part
number.
Mold EX-Press announces whether your desired
specifications are out of standard, and inquiry window opens
automatically.
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[Key Point]
Company information
entered in [BOM setting]
is displayed by default.
The window
2 shown in the
right opens that After all the
the size you 5 information is filled up
entered is error. click the [Contact Us]
button to send it to
MISUMI.
[Key Point]
Corresponding emails are only
compatible with Outlook, Outlook
Express, and Windows Mail. Please
export the TXT format, and then
send the TXT format as an
attachment to MISUMI.
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C2-11. Recognizing parts modification and edit BOM with a remark (for SolidWorks only) Modification is made to part A. Part A: modified Part B: Unmodified
3 No modification to part B.
When a model drawn by Mold EX-Press is modified in
SolidWorks, modification is recognized and identification remark
is made in BOM so that the risk of purchasing wrong parts is
significantly reduced.
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C2-12. Transcribing product information in BOM list to AutoCAD
Product information such as product name, part number and quantity in BOM can be copied and pasted to AutoCAD.
Select the products to transcribe from the BOM list and Click any place where to
2 copy. Font setting is recommended to prevent 4 paste on the AutoCAD and
characters from being garbled. information is copied.
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C2-13. Indicating the part number in AutoCAD
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C2-14. Changing view direction of 3D part model and returning its position to the center The display also changes by
3 clicking #5 View Direction of the
Tool bar in 3D preview screen.
After changing view direction, you can return instantly to the
standard position by the following operations.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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C2-15. Changing model scale with a mouse
Rotation direction of the mouse wheel by which the model expands or contracts differs depending on the CAD software.
For example if the mouse wheel is rotated upwards, the model expands in Pro/E but contracts in CATIA. We recommend you to adjust
as required to meet your usage habit.
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C2-16. Reference point helps you for easier and quicker designing
Some of part models have reference point for easier and quicker positioning of other components on the model.
This is an example of
2 model exported to one
of the CAD softwares, NX.
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C2-17. Changing the background color of the 3D preview
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C. Advanced Operations
C3. Using the BOM list conveniently
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C3-1. Exporting the BOM list Click the [Export BOM] button.
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BOM list of the parts selected in Mold EX-Press can be
generated automatically and exported in MS Excel sheet which
can be customized to fit your company’s own BOM format.
[Key point]
The File name by
default is date + time,
and is generated
automatically. The file
name can be changed.
[Key point]
Several different
templates are prepared
in the file. Use them
depending on your
intended purpose.
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C3-2. Setting company information in the BOM list Enter the company information.
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Company information in exported BOM templates can be
filled in by default in [Help] page.
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C3-3. Adding another parts other than Mold EX-Press to BOM list manually
The parts information can be added manually to BOM list so that all the designed parts are combined in one single list.
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C3-4. Customizing the BOM template in MS Excel sheet
BOM template of your company standard can be combined in the file to be exported from Mold EX-Press.
[Key point]
Setting here is rather
complicated.
Contact your nearest
Misumi for further
assistance.
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C3-5. Adding the previous selection speedy to BOM list
If the sizes and the models of the parts used earlier are the same, you don’t need to re-select them from the beginning. If the
History or My Favorite functions are used, the parts that were selected in the past can be quickly added .
Select the required part from You can see all selected
2 the list, and click the 4 parts are added to BOM list
[Purchase]. after clicking the [BOM list]
button.
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C3-6. Organizing the parts in BOM list The other method is to export
3 BOM list each time you finished
to design the mold and reset all
Mold design sometimes requires multiple designing at the same
for a next work. Export the BOM
time, and it may cause your BOM list messy. Here we give you two list.
methods to organize your BOM list.
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C3-7. Customizing the display of BOM details
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C3-8. Sorting the order of item rows in BOM
The item details in BOM are behaved to be listed up in the order of input time. It sometime requires much time to find out the
specific item from the huge list. In such a case sort the item rows in the order of AtoZ or vv by clicking the title so that you can reach the
desired item quickly.
[Key point]
Sorting is available at all the item details except Photo, Remark and
Check box.
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C3-9. Importing the BOM list (which was exported recently)
It’s easy to import the BOM list that was created before.
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C3-10. Setting OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function
BOM list includes OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function so that Misumi WOS (Web Ordering System) can be seamlessly
connected. OCQ realizes that the time for ordering is saved. Set-up is necessary before use.
[Key point]
You may select [Medium] level. In
this case Security Warning window
pops up and macro setting is required
every time you open the file.
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C3-11. How to use OCQ
Using One-Click-Quotation, OCQ, will drastically change your troublesome ordering process.
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C. Advanced Operations
C4. Other convenient usage
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C4-1. Affirming the paper catalog content Click the [Adobe Reader] icon
3 in the third page.
Complete information of all paper catalogs is implemented in
Mold EX-Press. You don’t have to leave your desk to pick up the
paper catalog away in the shelf.
Display Home.
1 (First page)
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C4-2. Viewing Technical Data and Product Data
Technical Data and Product Data in the paper catalog are implemented in Mold EX-Press in PDF format.
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C4-3. Obtaining the instruction manual, Master Book
To use Mold EX-Press more conveniently Masterbook will give you significant tips.
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C4-4. Shortcut to your own CAD Library
You may sometimes wish to open your own CAD library during design work. Use My Library to reach promptly.
Open [MAINTENANCE]
1 in the [Help] page. 3 Click the [My Library] button
in the main interface
(First page).
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C4-5. Sharing the remarks function 3 Fill in the file name
and save. Pass the
saved file to a sharer
Remarks added to the products can be shared with others.
to import.
For example, new designers can share the note information added
by the experienced designers.
Open [MAINTENANCE]
2 and click the [Save as]
button in the Remark item. Select the file to import
5 and the remarks are
added.
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C4-6. Sharing the History information with other designers
The part records you selected in the past are accumulated in History. They can be exported in Excel data format so that another
user can import the data to his own Mold EX-Press, therefore product information in History can be easily shared.
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D. Setting the Environment
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D1. Selecting the language Select your language, and
3 click [Confirm].
Available in six languages; Simplified Chinese, English,
Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Thai.
[Key point]
Please save other files before you quit to restart the computer.
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D2. Language setting of Mold EX-Press drop-down menu in CAD
At the step2 installation, language of Mold EX-Press drop-down menu is set as same as that of CAD software. After installation
it can be changed from the selection of 6 languages such as English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
and Thai.
The language in
4 drop-down menu
has been changed.
Go to [Region-Language-Material
2 Standard] in [HELP].
Select your language in
[Language in CAD menu] box,
and click "Confirm". In this
example, English is chosen.
[Key point]
Language of drop-down menu and main interface of Mold EX-Press can be
selected separately.
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D3. Reporting errors in software
Please feel free to feedback if you find any errors in this software. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually
endeavor to improve usability. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional comments or concerns you may have.
[Key point]
Applicable Email applications
are Outlook, Outlook Express and
Windows Mail only.
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E. Installation Environment / License Agreement
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E1. Installation environment:
OS and Display Windows XP (32/64bit), Windows7(32/64bit) *VISTA, 2000 are not compatible
Directly compatible with : NX® 4.0 ~ 8.5, Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire 2.0 ~ 5.0,
AutoCAD® 2004 ~ 2014, CREO® 1.0 & 2.0
SolidWorks® 2009 ~ 2014
File formats for export : (3D) IGES, STEP, SAT, PARASOLID
CAD System
(2D) DWG, DXF
※NX® is a registered trademark of Siemens AG ※SolidWorks® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systems
※Pro/ENGINEER® is a registered trademark of PTC ※AutoCAD® is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc.
※CREO® is a registered trademark of PTC ※Parasolid® is a registered trademark of Unigraphics Solutions Inc.
trademark of Microsoft Corporation ※ Some part of the data is in PDF format. If necessary, please install Adobe® Reader®
※ Some features require the following software support: ※ Portions of the software are owned by Spatial Corp. ©1986-2014. All Rights Reserved
Office Excel 2003, Outlook, IE 6.X or 7.X
※ Some features require internet connection
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E2. License Agreement -1-
2. OUR COMPANY appropriately treats the personal information and USER information, complying with OUR COMPANY's policy on the
protection of personal information, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and the other rules.
Article 11 - Term
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT shall be effective from when USER installs THIS SOFTWARE to when one of the followings occurs.
(1) When USER voluntarily finishes to use THIS SOFTWARE
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When the matters not provided in THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT or doubts on the articles of THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT arise, OUR
COMPANY and USER shall try to reach an amicable settlement upon consultation.
[Contact Us]
MISUMI Corporation
Die&Mold Business Planning&Development Department
TEL:+81(0)3-5805-7190 E-mail:moldexpress@misumi.co.jp
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