Compare Manifolds

Compare two selected manifolds. MDTools^® checks the all relevant manifold properties such as, dimensions, material and components like cavities, footprints, engravings etc. and lists the changes.

1.     MDTools 965 > Block panel > Compare Manifolds

The Compare manifolds dialog box displays.

2.     Select two manifolds to compare.

Manifold A: By default, the current manifold displays. Select a different manifold, if required.

3.     Parameters:

These are optional parameters.
These sections can be included in the report along with the fixed sections.

§  Cavity Geometry

Compares all the cavity steps including Step0 and Step12 dimensions and port dimensions.

If unselected, then MDTools will not include Cavity geometry in the report.

§  Engravings

Compares engravings also.

The section included in the report will be

1.     Engravings missing in Manifold A

2.     Engravings missing in Manifold B

3.     Renamed engravings

4.     Modified engravings

5.     Moved engravings

§  Component ID

Shows all the cavities name as the Component ID.

§  Machining ID

Shows all the cavities name as the Machining ID.

4.     Click Start.

Report is displayed in the Report section.

5.     Click , to save the list.

The Save As dialog box displays.

6.     Enter an appropriate file name and click Save.