Summary

The Machine Manager is available in GibbsCAM after it has been activated through the Plug-In Manager.

The Plug-In Manager displays the valid plug-ins installed in the GibbsCAM Plug-Ins folder. After the Machine Manager plug-in is enabled, Machine Manager becomes available from the Plug-Ins menu.

Table of Contents

Procedure

Step 1 – Open the Plug-In Manager

  1. Launch GibbsCAM.

  2. Select Plug-Ins from the menu at the top of the GibbsCAM window.

  3. Select Plug-In Manager.


Step 2 – Activate the Machine Manager

  1. Locate the Machine Manager plug-in in the Plug-In Manager.

  2. Select the checkbox next to the plug-in to activate it.

  3. Click Apply.


Step 3 – Open the Machine Manager

  1. Return to the Plug-Ins menu.

  2. Locate Machine Manager.

  3. Select Machine Manager to open it.



Expected Result

The Machine Manager plug-in is enabled through the Plug-In Manager and Machine Manager appears in the GibbsCAM Plug-Ins menu.

Additional Information

The Plug-In Manager lists valid plug-ins that have been installed in the GibbsCAM Plug-Ins folder.

A plug-in must be activated using its checkbox before its associated functionality becomes available in GibbsCAM.

Best Practices

  • Verify that the plug-in is installed before troubleshooting why it does not appear in the Plug-In Manager.

  • Use the Plug-In Manager to enable or disable installed GibbsCAM plug-ins.

  • After activating Machine Manager, verify that it appears under the Plug-Ins menu.

Troubleshooting

  • Problem: Machine Manager does not appear in the Plug-Ins menu.

Possible Cause

The Machine Manager plug-in has not been activated.

Resolution

Open Plug-Ins > Plug-In Manager and select the checkbox for the Machine Manager plug-in.


  • Problem: Machine Manager does not appear in the Plug-In Manager.

Possible Cause

The Machine Manager plug-in may not be installed in the GibbsCAM Plug-Ins folder.

Resolution

Verify that the required plug-in has been installed before attempting to activate it.

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