Creating an Instruction Set

You can use the instruction set to define the sequence of actions that would repeatedly play out at different fastener locations. The usage of knowledge to define the input parameters that you can use in defining motion action allows you to use the same instruction set for fasteners at different locations. When completed, you can validate the instruction sets and drilling riveting operations.

Before you begin: Select the Enable instruction set customization check box in Me > Preferences > App Preferences > Simulation > Machining > NC Machining Apps Common Services > General > Customization Profile.
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Instruction Set Dialog Box
  1. From the Drilling Riveting section of the action bar, click Instruction Set .
    The Instruction Set dialog box appears.
  2. Edit the Name of the instruction set.

    Note: You can also edit the Display Name to specify the name used to display the parameter. You can also use it to set a more complex name than the one used in mapping or output evaluation.

  3. Expand the Parameters frame and click Create parameter to define the parameters to use.
    Note: The parameters support knowledge, which enables you to reuse the instruction set at different fastener positions.
  4. To associate a mapping function to the parameter, click Mapping parameter in the Add Parameter dialog box.
  5. Use the Mapping Parameter dialog box to edit the Operator and Function, then select the Entity and Attribute.. Click OK to validate.
    The mapping parameter appears in the Add Parameter dialog box.
  6. Expand the Actions frame and set the different actions that constitute the instruction set among the followings:
    • Motion
    • PP instruction
    • Visibility
    • Dwell
    • TCP Action
    • Cartesian Move
    • Text Display
    A dialog box appears.
  7. Set the Usage as Global and expand the Initial Actions frame and set the different actions that constitute the instruction set.

    Note: These are the same actions as those of the Actions frame excluding the Cartesian Move action.

    These sequences of actions are parsed and executed at the start of the simulation.
  8. In the dialog box, modify the required parameters.
  9. Click the Manufacturing Fastener to select Machinable Fastener.
  10. Click Simulate Instruction Set As Fastening.
    The Simulation Play appears to validate the instructions defined in the set. The instruction set user interface is hidden.

    The machine is positioned at the selected Machinable Fastener position. A message in Messages Reporting, if the machine cannot be positioned at the selected Machinable Fastener position – The Machine cannot reach the selected Machinable Fastener position.

  11. Click Play.
    Visualize the Instruction Set, and when completed the Instruction Set user interface reappears.
  12. Click OK to save the instruction set.
    The instruction set appears in the tree.
    Note: You can lock the instruction set to disable editing by right-clicking it in the Manufacturing View, then clicking Lock. You can unlock the instruction set through the same right-click when you click Unlock.