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Output Directory

Set the main output directory where production data is created.

The following fields can be used:

  • ObjectNumber – Specify the object number of the project.
  • ProjectName – Specify the name of the project.
  • BlockGroup – Specify the group the block is assigned to.
  • BlockName – Specify the name of the block.
  • BlockNumber – Specify the number of the block.

It is also possible to add text or environment variables to the fields (between % signs). The given path is interpreted as a relative path to the block folder. To define an absolute output directory, specify a drive letter (c:\, for example).

See also Editing field formats in the Managing Production Information Administrator's Guide.

Revision Output Directory

Set the revision output directory. This directory is relative to the main output directory for production data. This means that the root directory of the revision output directory is the one defined by the Output Directory setting.

The following fields can be used:

  • ObjectNumber – Specify the object number of the project.
  • ProjectName – Specify the name of the project.
  • BlockGroup – Specify the group the block is assigned to.
  • BlockName – Specify the name of the block.
  • BlockNumber – Specify the number of the block.

It is also possible to add text or environment variables to the fields (between % signs).

See also Editing field formats in the Managing Production Information Administrator's Guide.

Note: To use the revision system, the logistical layout must contain the logistical fields Productionversion and Productionstatus. See PI Revision & Export Production with XML in the Generating Production Information User's Guide for more information.

Current Date Format

Define the format of the current date in production reports. The setting defines the format of the currentdate keyword.

Current Date Format (Nesting Inf.)

Define the format of the current date for the nesting information in DXF files. The setting defines the format of the currentdate keyword when the keyword is included in the nesting information. This can be done in System Management > Production > Plate Cutting Data > DXF Output > Nesting Information.

Current Time Format

Define the format of the current time in production reports. The setting defines the format of the currenttime keyword.

Defining the time and date formats

The following expressions with special meaning can be used when defining the format:

Expression

Meaning

Y

Year in 4 digits

YY

Year, last 2 digits

M

Month, 2 digits

MM

Month, first 3 characters

MMM

Month, full name

D

Day, 2 digits

W

Weekday, first 2 characters

WW

Weekday, full name

h

Hour, 2 digits

m

Minutes, 2 digits

s

Seconds, 2 digits

Note: The characters in the expressions are case sensitive.

All other characters are included as such.