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--- mycnc:cutcharts [2017/12/21 14:40] – es
+++ mycnc:cutcharts [2019/07/08 13:31] – ivan
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 ===== Cutcharts =====
-myCNC software supports cutcharts. Cutting parameters like **Cutting speed**, **Process current**, **Arc voltage reference**, **Ignition Height**, **Pierce height**, **Pierce time**, **Cutting height**, **Kerf compensation** and others can be loaded from Cutcharts depends on Plasma power source, materail type, material thickness.
+myCNC software supports cutcharts. Cutting parameters such as **Cutting speed**, **Process current**, **Arc voltage reference**, **Ignition Height**, **Pierce height**, **Pierce time**, **Cutting height**, **Kerf compensation** and others can be loaded from the Cutcharts depending on the plasma power source, materiel type, material thickness and gases/nozzles used.
-Cutchart database stored in myCNC software as SQLite database file. Database can be filled manually or imported automatically from XML or CSV file format.
+Cutchart database is stored in the myCNC software as an SQLite database file. The database can be filled manually or imported automatically from an XML or CSV file format.
-Comma Separated Values (CSV) is widely used text format. XLS/ODT files can be easily saved as **CSV** from Libre Office Calc or Microsoft Excel.
+====Importing the cutchart database====
+In order to import the cutchart database:
+  * Go to the myCNC Downloads page, scroll down to **Plasma Cutting Cutcharts** and download the necessary cutchart file (note whether you are downloading an SQLite or a CSV file)
+  * Move the downloaded file to the folder from which the SQLite files are loaded (File System > opt > myCNC).
+  * Go to **Settings > Config > Technology > Cutcharts**
+{{:mycnc:cutcharts--001-main-settings.png}}
+  * In the **Cutcharts Database Filename** field, enter the file name that you would like to load into myCNC (for example, MAXPRO200.sqlite).
+  * Save and reload the program. The file should now be loaded into the myCNC system.
+====CSV files====
+Comma Separated Values (CSV) is a widely used text format. XLS/ODT files can be easily saved as **CSV** files from Libre Office Calc or Microsoft Excel.
 For example, select **Save as** in Libre Office menu, select **Text CVS** and choose in CSV options - {{mycnc:mycnc-cutchart-export-csv-0.png}}
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+====Parameters List====
-Parameters List that can be stored in Cutchart is shown in a table below
+Parameters List that can be stored in Cutchart is shown in the table below:
 ^ Parameter Name ^ Description ^