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Frequently Asked Questions.

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The FAQ is split into 4 different sections: Moldplus Software, ProDrill and CATIA Direct and Moldplus Server. Please click on the appropriate question for an answer.

Moldplus:
Q. 1: How can I activate Moldplus software on my system?
Q. 2: How can I determine what is the version of Moldplus software I am running?
Q. 3: Where do I find the latest version of Moldplus?

Prodrill:
Q. 1: Can I process surface and Solid models in ProDrill?
Q. 2: Can I process wireframe geometry with ProDrill?
Q. 3: Will it support more than just drilling?

CATIA:
Q. 1: Does your translator support CATIA V5 CATPRODUCT files import?
Q. 2: What files do I need in addition to the CATPRODUCT file to import the assembly?
Q. 3: Do you import CATIA V4 and V5 data as Mastercam Solids?

Moldplus Server:
Q. 1: Why do I need Moldplus Server installed?
Q. 2: How do I install and configure Moldplus Server?
Q. 3: What operating systems does Moldplus Server support?
Q. 4: How do I configure the Moldplus Server codes?

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Moldplus Section:
Question 1: How can I activate Moldplus software on my system?

Answer:
1. Install Moldplus using the Moldplus installation.
2. Delete the moldplus.acc file from the MCAM9 or MCAM8 folder (if it exists from an older installation).
3. Launch Moldplus and enter the codes when prompted. This will create a new moldplus.acc file with the new codes with the MP and EL prefixes. Below is a sample of the codes to be entered.

MP987654321
EL123456789

Note: If you do not enter the MP and EL prefixes, the software may not function properly.

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Moldplus Section:
Question 2: How can I determine what is the version of Moldplus software I am running?

Answer: When you launch the Moldplus.DLL in Mastercam, you will find the version number presented to you in the Mastercam prompt area

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Moldplus Section:
Question 3: Where do I find the latest version of Moldplus?

Answer: Click on Download and then click on the Latest Versions link to find what the current release version is.

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ProDrill Section:
Question 1: Can I process surface and Solid models in ProDrill?

Answer:
Yes! ProDrill is one of the very few feature based drilling solutions that processes surface and solid model geometry.

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ProDrill Section:
Question 2: Can I process wireframe geometry with ProDrill?

Answer:
ProDrill requires surface or Solid data to properly process the drill forms. If you are working with wireframe data, create the drill forms using ProDrill's drill form creation utility and process them in a flash.

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ProDrill Section:
Question 3: Will it support more than just drilling?

Answer:
Yes! Once the world of drilling has been conquered, yes! The world of pocketing is next on the list.

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CATIA Direct Section:
Question 1: Does your translator support CATIA V5 CATPRODUCT files import?

Answer:
Yes, CATIA V5 Assembly files (CATPRODUCT files) can be imported using this translator.

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CATIA Direct Section:
Question 2: What files do I need in addition to the CATPRODUCT file to import the assembly?

Answer:
You will need to make sure that the CATPART files associated to the CATPRODUCT files are also provided to properly import all the files in the assembly.

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CATIA Direct Section:
Question 3: Do you import CATIA V4 and V5 data as Mastercam Solids?

Answer:
Yes! The CATIA Solids data can be imported as Mastercam Solids.

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MOLDPLUS SERVER Section:
Question 1: Why do I need Moldplus Server installed?

Answer:
Moldplus Server is required for any Mastercam system that runs on a network environment using the Mastercam NetHasp SIM. Moldplus Server manages the Moldplus licenses purchased.

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MOLDPLUS SERVER Section:
Question 2: How do I install and configure Moldplus Server?

Answer: Please read the documentation provided on properly installing and configuring Moldplus Server software.

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MOLDPLUS SERVER Section:
Question 3: What operating systems does Moldplus Server support?

Answer:
Moldplus Server supports Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP and Windows NT operating systems.

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MOLDPLUS SERVER Section:
Question 4: How do I configure the Moldplus Server codes?

Answer:
Drag and drop the provided code file into the Moldplus Server Manager and click on Update. The licenses will be recognized.

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