ASCII format properties

ASCII format is the default Generated Program Format in the Properties dialog. The Properties dialog for ASCII only has one tab: General. The following table describes the ASCII options.

Universal Properties dialog ASCII format - General tab

Generated output format

Tab

Option

ASCII

General

Path to Universal GSM Database - By selecting the browse button (the ellipsis ...), you can specify the location of the Universal database.

Units

Display - The units that FactoryLogix will display in the machine programming interface (Inches, Mils, or Millimeters).
Output - The units that will be used in the output file (Inches, Mils, or Millimeters).

Database Utilities

Compact - Compacts the Universal database.
Clear All Data - Clears all existing data from the database.

Generated Program Format - Select the output format to generate from FactoryLogix (in this case, ASCII).

Programming Options

Generate Kitting Report with Program - Generates a MS Excel file showing the setup of the machine for that particular run.
Make All Output Positive - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this option.
Output Vision Steps - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this option.

Use New Component Angle Convention - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this newer machine placement angle convention.