Installation Instructions

A1-1. Steps for installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................06A1-2. Preparation before installation ........................................................................................................................................................................07A1-3. How to uninstall via Start menu ......................................................................................................................................................................08A1-4. Install the basic program and library...............................................................................................................................................................09A1-5. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your AutoCAD .............................................................................................................................11A1-6. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your SolidWorks ..........................................................................................................................12A1-7. IInstall the menu bar and shortcut icons on your NX ......................................................................................................................................13A1-8. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your ProE・Creo ........................................................................................................................15A1-9. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your CATIA ..................................................................................................................................17A2. When you can not re-install if you stopped installation...................................................................................................................................19A3. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your NX tool bar ........................................................................................................................21A4. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your SolidWorks tool bar ...........................................................................................................22A5. After complete the install, you may not use Mold EX-Press in CATIA ............................................................................................................23A6. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your Pro/E tool bar ....................................................................................................................24A7. After complete the install, Tool Bar of Mold EX-Press is added in Creo short cut bar ....................................................................................25A8. Mold EX-Press is unresponsive in AutoCAD ..................................................................................................................................................26

Basic Operations

B1-1. Functions in【Home】, the 1st page..............................................................................................................................................................28B1-2. Functions in 【Product Type Selection】, the 2nd page ..................................................................................................................................29B1-3. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 2D view】, the 3rd page .....................................................................................................................30B1-4. Functions in 【Product Configuration - 3D view】, the 3rd page .....................................................................................................................31B1-5. Functions in 【Selecting parameter details-File output】, the 3rd page ..........................................................................................................32B1-6. Functions in 【BOM list】 ..................................................................................................................................................................................33B2-1. How to use Mold EX-Press in NX ..................................................................................................................................................................35B2-2. Switching modeling mode to assembly ..........................................................................................................................................................36B2-3. Changing layer setting for each of part body and subtraction body (for NX Multi-body mode only)...............................................................37B2-4. How to use Mold EX-Press in SolidWorks ......................................................................................................................................................38B2-5. SolidWorks not in configured ..........................................................................................................................................................................39B2-6. How to use Mold EX-Press in CATIA ..............................................................................................................................................................40

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B2-7. How to use Mold EX-Press in Pro/E・Creo ..................................................................................................................................................41B2-8. How to use Mold EX-Press in AutoCAD .........................................................................................................................................................42B2-9. Not to operate the model introduction in CAD system....................................................................................................................................43B2-10. Exporting 3D drawing in intermediary format .................................................................................................................................................44Advanced Operations

C1. Searching the parts quickly ............................................................................................................................................................................45C1-1. Filtering by shape or material in selecting product type .................................................................................................................................46C1-2. Quickly reach to category page by various shortcut menu in CAD tool bar ...................................................................................................47C1-3. Searching by diagram (suitable for new engineers) .......................................................................................................................................48C1-4. Creating shortcut for frequently selected parts (Search by My Favorite) .......................................................................................................49C1-5. Searching parts previously selected (Search by History) ...............................................................................................................................50C1-6. Filtering the conditions to choose the product (Advanced search 1) ..............................................................................................................51C1-7. Entering the product type for quick search (Advanced search 2) ...................................................................................................................52C1-8. Searching parts by part name tree directory (Search by Structure) ...............................................................................................................53C1-9. Searching product with keywords by adding product remark (Remark search 1) ..........................................................................................54C1-10.Selecting product according to the added remark (Remark search 2) ...........................................................................................................55C1-11. Selecting products by delivery time (suitable for routine maintenance work) .................................................................................................56C2. Using CAD-modeling function perfectly ..........................................................................................................................................................57C2-1. How to configure the part number ..................................................................................................................................................................58C2-2. Checking the part shape by previewing in 3D (before locating in CAD) .........................................................................................................59C2-3. Using subtract solid function at the same time of locating a model ................................................................................................................60C2-4. Locating the related components at the same time without a pause..............................................................................................................61C2-5. Autoconfiguration setting for model-related functions ....................................................................................................................................62C2-6. Jumping swiftly from Mold EX-Press to CAD interface...................................................................................................................................63C2-7. Modifying dimensions of the model being located on CAD ...........................................................................................................................64C2-8. To understand more about Misumi Alteration code (Alteration 1) ...................................................................................................................65C2-9. Using LC to alter the full length (Alteration 2) .................................................................................................................................................66C2-10.Ordering the non-standard parts ....................................................................................................................................................................67C2-11. Recognizing parts modification and edit BOM with a remark (for SolidWorks only) .......................................................................................68C2-12.Transcribing product information in BOM list to AutoCAD ..............................................................................................................................69C2-13.Indicating the part number in AutoCAD ..........................................................................................................................................................70

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C2-14.Changing view direction of 3D part model and returning its position to the center.........................................................................................71C2-15.Changing model scale with a mouse ..............................................................................................................................................................72C2-16.Apply Mold EX-Press standard parts location ................................................................................................................................................73C2-17.Changing the background color of the 3D preview.........................................................................................................................................74C3. Using the BOM list conveniently .....................................................................................................................................................................75C3-1. Exporting the BOM list ....................................................................................................................................................................................76C3-2. Setting company information in the BOM list..................................................................................................................................................77C3-3. Adding another parts other than Mold EX-Press to BOM list manually ..........................................................................................................78C3-4. Customizing the BOM template in MS Excel sheet ........................................................................................................................................79C3-5. Adding the previous selection speedy to BOM list .........................................................................................................................................80C3-6. Organizing the parts in BOM list .....................................................................................................................................................................81C3-7. Customizing the display of BOM details .........................................................................................................................................................82C3-8. Sorting the order of item rows in BOM ...........................................................................................................................................................83C3-9. Importing the BOM list (which was exported recently) ...................................................................................................................................84C3-10.Setting OCQ (One-Click-Quotation) function..................................................................................................................................................85C3-11. How to use OCQ ............................................................................................................................................................................................86C4. Other convenient usage .................................................................................................................................................................................87C4-1. Affirming the paper catalog content ................................................................................................................................................................88C4-2. Viewing Technical Data and Product Data .....................................................................................................................................................89C4-3. Obtaining the instruction manual, Master Book ..............................................................................................................................................90C4-4. Shortcut to your own CAD Library ..................................................................................................................................................................91C4-5. Sharing the remarks function..........................................................................................................................................................................92C4-6. Sharing the History information with other designers .....................................................................................................................................93Setting the Environment

D1. Selecting the language ...................................................................................................................................................................................96D2. Language setting of Mold EX-Press drop-down menu in CAD.......................................................................................................................97D3. Reporting errors in software ...........................................................................................................................................................................98

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E1. Installation environment:...............................................................................................................................................................................100E2. Licence Agreement .......................................................................................................................................................................................101E3. Misumi Worldwide sales offices ....................................................................................................................................................................107

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＜ ICON GUIDE＞Some of function in Mold EX-Press limits CAD software.Please refer to the ICONs shown in the bottom each page.

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A1-1. Steps for installation

How to install Mold EX-Press for Plastic Mold●For Mold EX-Press users with Ver.2 or privious

●For new Mold EX-Press users

Before installation P.07～08

Step1 Install the basic program P.09～10

Step 2 Connect to your CAD system P.11～17

Complete installationComplete installationComplete installationPlease see the attached sheet for details.

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A1-2. Preparation before installation

Preparation before installation1) Log in with administrator authority.

2) Microsoft Excel 2003 or higher should be installed beforehand.

3) Uninstall the previous version of Mold EX-Press.

4) In case of Mold EX-Press with Ver.2 x or previous virsion,uninatall the older version.

5) Change setting : Control Panel>User Account>Change Setting of User Account, then Change UAC by clicking“Not to inform”（lowest colomn) and restart PC.

6) At the time of installation, Confirm your PC if HDD capacity is acceptable for receiving memories ofMold EX-Press.

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then Change UAC by clicking“Not to inform”（lowest colomn) and restart PC.

UAC Setting

Click start button and open Control panel.

Open User Account. Select User Account Chenge.

Set the lowest colomn “Not to inform” and Click OK.

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Select Uninstall program for CAD one by one.

Click Start button and open the folder of MISUMI where Mold EX-Press program is located.

Lastly select Uninstall for basic program.

Uninstallation via Control Panel is also available. Select Mold EX-Press and run Uninstall.

A1-3. How to uninstall via Start menu

Two methods are available for uninstallation; via Control Panel and via Start program.

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[Key point]At the time of uninstall from Control Panel, please uninstall Basic Program （①） after CAD related program（②）

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Select language for

Click “Install”

Select country and standards

Click "Next"

A1-4.Install the basic program and library

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Click "Next"(or specify location ofprogram files)

Click "Next"(If you delete check mark,the file will not be installed. You can save disc spaceif unchecked)

Click "Install" to start installation(10-40min needed,depending on PC spec)

Click "Next" to extract catalog files(2-3min needed,depending on PC spec)

Restart PC (Complete installation)

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Select the version ofyour CAD system

Click "Add AutoCAD"

Select the language of your CAD system

Click "Install" tostart installation

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A1-6.Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your SolidWorks

Click “Add SolidWorks”

Select the languange ofyour CAD system

Click "Install" tostart installation

Click "Finish" tocomplete

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Select the version ofyour CAD system

Click "Add NX" Select the language of your CAD system

Click "Install" tostart installation

A1-7. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your NX

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Click "Finish" tocomplete

Click "OK" torestart your PC

[Key point]Rebooting is required only for NX connectionin order to update the environment parameter setting.

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Select the version ofyour CAD system

Click "Add Pro/ENGINEER”

Select the language of your CAD system

Specify the location of"Start in" for Pro/EPlease refer to A3 inMasterbook for details

A1-8. Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your ProE·Creo

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Click "Install" tostart installation

Click "Finish" tocomplete

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A1-9.Install the menu bar and shortcut icons on your CATIA

Select the version ofyour CAD system

Click "Add CATIA"

Select the language ofyour CAD system

Click "Install" tostart installation

Click "Finish" tocomplete

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A2. When you can not re-install if you stopped installation

In case installation stopped,you need to delete “Environment Variables” in following steps.＊This operation is not available for Windows XP.

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Open the interface

Click right mouse button Open “Property option” Click “Advanced system settings” Select tab of “Advanced”,open “Environment Variables”

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Go to NX folder [menus], and find [custom_dirs.dat]file, then open the text format.（Pass: ugii\menus\custom_dirs.dat)

A3. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your NX tool bar

Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of NX. However if other add-in softwares (ex; ET2008) are installed ahead the new shortcut may sometimes not appear. The following method is to allow the softwares in compatible use.

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Copy the current value of [Misumi_Path_GML]from Enviroment Variables in AdvancedSystem Properties.[C:\Program Files\MISUMI\MEX_M_G]

Paste the current path of Mold EX-press (taken in 2) to the very bottom line. Save and exit.

When you will open NX, you will find short cut of Mold EX-Press as per following.

In case of NX9.0 or upper version, you will find default in the tool bar [Menu], as per right figure.

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Name of Add-In programMEX(Mold): Mold EX-Press for Plastic MoldMEX(Press): Mold EX-Press for Press Die

Both softwares can be installed on a PC and go together so that two MEX names appear as shown in right.

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Check [MEX(Mold)] then click "OK".

A4. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your SolidWorks tool bar

Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of SolidWorks. However if it does not appear please try the following solution.

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Shortcut of Mold EX-Press is created in the toolbar.33Open [Options] of SolidWorks tool bar and select [Add-Ins].

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In [Command prompt], login ”msmGMLCatiaFuns.exe msmGMLAttrltemReader.exe” Example：[File source record　\msmGMLCatiaFuns.exe]/regserver.

A5. After complete the install, you may not use Mold EX-Press in CATIA

Exe file may not be created. You can install exe file again in following operations when you failed to use Mold EX-Press in CATIA after initial installation.

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By using same folder to install Mold EX-Press, please find msmGMLCatiaFuns.exe and click the right mouse button and logon as an administrator.

33Click [Start]botton, open [Accessory ]and select [Command prompt], then click the right mouse button and logon as an administrator.

[Key point] Exe filre is at CatiaMSM folder.Check [CatiaMSM] and confirm the pass.

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Go to the bin folder at the installation path of Pro/E and find a file [Protk.dat] which was generated automatically during software installation.

A6. Shortcut to Mold EX-Press is not created in your Pro/E tool bar

Once Mold EX-Press is installed successfully shortcut is created automatically in the tool bar of Pro/E. However if it does not appear please try the following solution.＊This operation needs before Pro/E rebooting.

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Attach [protk.dat] folder provided from Step ② in to[Working folder]」. Then, reboot Pro/E for operation.

Click the right mouse button in Pro/E program shortcut, then open [Property option] and select the pass in [Working folders] to reach your required folder.

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Click [Add to click access tool bar].

Click [Tool] on Creo and click the right mouse button on [MEX(Mold)].

Go to drop-down menu of Mold EX-Press by using shortcut tool bar.

Menu bar of Mold EX-Press is set inside the menu bar [Tool].

A7. After complete the install, Tool Bar of Mold EX-Press is added in Creo short cut bar

Additional useful function by adding Tool Bar of Mold EX-Press in short cut bar after the software installation.

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Menu bar of Mold EX-Press is set inside the menu bar [Tool].

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Click [Add] in Startup Suite. The [List of applications] interface will appear.

Open [Tool] of AutoCAD tool bar and select [Load application] so that a new window opens as shown in the right.Click [Contents] in Startup Suite.

Select "MsmControllerMold_GML.arx" program in [Add File to Startup Suite] pop-up. This path will be the installation directory of Mold EX-Press.

Click [Add], MsmController GML.arx will appear in [Startup Suite] as seen in the image shown in the right.

Then click [Close] to finish the step.

A8. Mold EX-Press is unresponsive in AutoCAD

After the installation is complete, the menu as well as the tool bar will appear. If there is no response after clicking them, just proceed with the next methods. After first manual loading, they will appear automatically.

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