Setting up bend/gauge tables using the provided sample tables. This is especially relevant when integrating more than one program to use the same values.
The sample files can be found in the following directory: *depending on the location of the install files*
C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\lang\english\Sheet Metal Gauge Tables
The files provide the structure you should follow when setting up the tables as this is how SOLIDWORKS reads the files.
Note: the files are "read-only" within the above mentioned folder, so an additional folder should be created in which you save your tables. From there, you can copy and paste the completed tables into the correct folder.
Taking the "k-factor mm sample.xlsx" as an example:
- The copy/paste function for the table structure can be performed multiple times across multiple sheets (preferably each material should have a separate sheet)
- The top section specifies type of table as well as the bend type
NB! - the order in which your gauges are specified are of crucial importance as you will get an error stating "Invalid sheet"
- The gauges have to be in descending order
- The radii have to be in ascending order
Date: 22/04/2022