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To create a [[Multi Part Dat]] file the following approaches are useful.
To create a [[Multi Part Dat]] file the following approaches may be useful.


==In a text editor==
==In a text editor==


==On Windows (95 or later)==
==On Windows (95 or later)==
First make sure you have [http://www.lm-software.com/mlcad/ MLCAD].
If you already have the files and just wish to combine them you can
* Join them together in MLCAD
If you wish to create an MPD as you edit you should
# Open MLCAD
# Go to the Multipart meny and select New File
# Enter the name and details of the file
# Begin editing
# When you need a new submodel repeat steps 2-4
# When you wish to include a submodel in your current model go to the Document section in the Part selection list to select the model


==On a Mac (OSX or later)==
==On a Mac (OSX or later)==

Revision as of 14:56, 15 May 2007

To create a Multi Part Dat file the following approaches may be useful.

In a text editor

On Windows (95 or later)

First make sure you have MLCAD.

If you already have the files and just wish to combine them you can

  • Join them together in MLCAD

If you wish to create an MPD as you edit you should

  1. Open MLCAD
  2. Go to the Multipart meny and select New File
  3. Enter the name and details of the file
  4. Begin editing
  5. When you need a new submodel repeat steps 2-4
  6. When you wish to include a submodel in your current model go to the Document section in the Part selection list to select the model

On a Mac (OSX or later)