ASCII format properties

ASCII format is the default Generated Program Format in the Properties dialog. The Properties dialog for ASCII only has one tab: General. The following table describes the ASCII options.

Universal Properties dialog ASCII format - General tab

Generated output format	Tab	Option
ASCII	General	Path to Universal GSM Database - By selecting the browse button (the ellipsis ...), you can specify the location of the Universal database. Units Display - The units that FactoryLogix will display in the machine programming interface (Inches, Mils, or Millimeters). Output - The units that will be used in the output file (Inches, Mils, or Millimeters). Database Utilities Compact - Compacts the Universal database. Clear All Data - Clears all existing data from the database. Generated Program Format - Select the output format to generate from FactoryLogix (in this case, ASCII). Programming Options Generate Kitting Report with Program - Generates a MS Excel file showing the setup of the machine for that particular run. Make All Output Positive - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this option. Output Vision Steps - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this option. Use New Component Angle Convention - Consult your Universal machine documentation for details about this newer machine placement angle convention.