Owner's manual

Advanced Programming 7-5
7.3.3 Pattern Rotation
If there is a part on the workpiece that is rotated in relation to the other parts, but is still the same shape
and requires the same dispensing pattern as the other parts, FmXP can rotate the pattern to match the
part’s alignment. The rotation is performed at the pattern’s origin. However, you must know the angle of
rotation for this feature to function properly.
To use the rotation feature:
1. Activate the
Use Rotation feature below the Pattern Name text box. See Figure 7-5.
2. Enter the number of degrees of rotation and the origin location of the pattern to be rotated.
 To find the origin of the pattern to be rotated, move the dispensing head to that location
and note the XY coordinates. The same fiducials can be used for the rotated pattern.
 FmXP will rotate the pattern the specified number of degrees at the given location,
dispense the fluid, then return to the original pattern alignment and continue dispensing.
To place a pattern:
1. Click on the
Pattern button on the Program Commands toolbar. See Figure 7-2.
2. Select
Place Pattern.
 The Edit Window (Figure 7-5) opens.
3. Select a pattern from the list in the Available Patterns textbox.
 An Edit Window will open prompting you to define the pattern origin.
Figure 7-5 Placing a Pattern Edit Window
 NOTE See Exercise 7-1 for step-by-step instructions on creating and placing a pattern.