Manual

5-12 Programming

Item

Name

Description

1 Main Pattern

All program instructions are executed from the Main Pattern. The

Main Pattern must have at least one instruction. To execute other

patterns, insert Place Pattern instructions in the Main Pattern.

2 Edit Frame The Edit Frame is where the pattern origin coordinates are stored.

3 Mask Regions

The Mask Regions pattern contains areas on the board that should

not be coated.

Figure 5-8 Untitled Program

7. Make sure the Main Pattern Edit Frame was calculated correctly.

a. Expand the properties of the Main Pattern, then click on the Main Pattern Edit Frame.

b. Click on the

GoTo button.

 The applicator, selected in the Tool drop down menu (target mode off), should

travel to the front left corner of the product or pallet if the length and width and

fixture configuration is correct.

- If the applicator travels somewhere other than the front left corner or an "out of

range" error message is generated, verify that the fixture location has been

properly defined. See 4.6 Fixture Configuration.

- To correct the length and width, click on the Program Name at the top of the

Tree View. The length and width will be displayed in the Property List.

See Figure 5-5.

 NOTE The Main Pattern Edit Frame X, Y, and Z properties are automatically

calculated and should NEVER BE TAUGHT. They should always be 0,0,0.

See Figure 5-9.

Figure 5-9 Main Pattern Edit Frame Properties