Summary

GibbsCAM allows you to set a default part for either a specific machine type or a specific MDD (machine).

The default part is automatically opened based on the machine selection made in the Document Control Dialog (DCD).

There are two types of default parts:

  • Type Default Part – Opens when the corresponding machine type is selected in the DCD.

  • MDD Default Part – Opens when the specific machine is selected in the DCD.

Table of Contents

Procedure

Step 1 – Open the Part to Use as the Default

  1. Launch GibbsCAM.

  2. Open or create the part that you want to use as the default part.

  3. Make sure the part is configured as desired.


Step 2 – Select the Default Part Option

From the GibbsCAM menu, select:

File > Type Default Part

or

File > MDD Default Part

Choose the option that corresponds to how you want the default part to be used.



Type Default Part

Select Type Default Part if the part should open whenever the corresponding machine type is selected in the DCD.

MDD Default Part

Select MDD Default Part if the part should open whenever the specific MDD/machine is selected in the DCD.


Step 3 – Verify the Default Part

  1. Open the Document Control Dialog (DCD).

  2. Select the applicable machine type or MDD.

  3. Verify that the assigned default part opens as expected.

Expected Result

GibbsCAM opens the assigned default part when the associated machine type or MDD is selected.

Removing a Default Part

To remove a default part, delete the corresponding default part file from the DefaultParts folder.

The folder is located at:

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Gibbs\GibbsCAM\<version>\DefaultParts

  1. Close GibbsCAM.

  2. Navigate to the DefaultParts folder.

  3. Locate the default part you want to remove.

  4. Delete the file.

  5. Relaunch GibbsCAM.

Expected Result

The deleted part is no longer used as a default part.

Additional Information

Type Default Part vs. MDD Default Part

Default Part

Opens When

Type Default Part

The corresponding machine type is selected in the DCD

MDD Default Part

The specific MDD/machine is selected in the DCD

Default Parts Folder

Default part files are stored in:

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Gibbs\GibbsCAM\<version>\DefaultParts

The <version> folder corresponds to the installed GibbsCAM version.

Best Practices

  • Use a Type Default Part when the same starting part should be used for an entire machine type.

  • Use an MDD Default Part when a starting part should be specific to an individual machine.

  • Verify the DCD machine selection when testing a default part.

  • Keep backup copies of important default parts before deleting or replacing them.

Troubleshooting

  • Problem: The expected default part does not open.

Possible Cause

The wrong type of default part was assigned.

Resolution

Verify whether the default should be associated with the machine type or the specific MDD. Use File > Type Default Part for a machine type or File > MDD Default Part for a specific machine.


  • Problem: The default part needs to be removed.

Resolution

Close GibbsCAM and delete the corresponding default part file from:

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Gibbs\GibbsCAM\<version>\DefaultParts

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