Node Context Menu
Right-click a node in the Graph View to open the context menu. The actions available depend on the node type and what processes have been applied.
The menu has two groups — main actions and file export actions.
Main Actions
These are the primary editing operations:
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Edit Process | Change the process type or parameters for this node |
| Edit Sheet Material and Process | Change the sheet material and/or manufacturing process |
| Edit Tube Material and Process | Change the tube material and/or process |
| Edit Purchase Part Material | Change the material for a purchased/external part |
| Edit Multiplicity | Change the number of copies of this article |
| Edit Thickness | Override the material thickness for this node |
| Edit Bending Tools | Choose the upper die, lower die, and punch for die bending |
| Edit Flip Side Usage | Specify whether the part is flipped before or after the operation |
| Edit Bend Correction | Adjust the bend deduction or compensation values |
| Edit Nesting Mode | Choose how parts are arranged on the sheet — Actual Individual, Actual Mixed, or Virtual Individual |
| Edit Tube Filter | Set a filter for tube profile or specification |
| Edit Test Report | Enable or disable test report generation for this node |
| Edit 2D Rep Rotations | Set rotation angles for the 2D representation |
| Edit Deburring Parameters | Configure deburring speed and parameters |
| Edit Joining Sequence | Define the order in which welds or joins are applied |
| Edit Calc User Input | Enter custom calculation values used by this process |
| Edit Calc Parameters | Adjust the cost calculation parameters |
| Edit User-Defined Sheet Properties | Set custom sheet-level property values |
| Edit User-Defined Tube Properties | Set custom tube-level property values |
| Edit Coating | Assign or change the coating applied to this part |
| Edit Comment | Add or edit a text comment on this node |
| Edit Node Attachments | Attach files or documents to this node |
| Edit Number of Threads | Set the number of thread holes for this part |
| Edit Number of Countersinks | Set the number of countersunk holes |
| Edit Tapping Parameters | Configure tapping settings for this node |
| Edit Sheet Tapping Parameters | Configure tapping settings at the sheet level |
| Edit Engraving Config | Set engraving speed and power for laser operations |
| Recompute Nestings | Re-run the nesting algorithm for this node |
| Prepend Nodes | Add a new node before this one in the sequence |
| Append Nodes | Add a new node after this one in the sequence |
| Join Terminal Articles | Connect the first and last articles in a sequence |
| Delete Nodes | Remove this node from the graph. Shortcut: Ctrl+D |
| Delete Articles | Remove the entire article and all its nodes. Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Show Geometric Problems | Highlight geometry issues such as overlapping contours or invalid paths |
| Enforce Classification | Force WSi to re-classify the node type |
| Convert to Purchase Part | Mark this article as externally sourced instead of manufactured in-house |
| Dump IOP | Export the internal operation file for this node |
| Export LST | Export a laser tool path file |
| IT-Blech: Edit External Work Step Article Number | Set the Fremdleistungsartikelnummer for IT-Blech ERP export |
File export actions
These export geometry or visualisation files directly from the node:
| Action | What it produces |
|---|---|
| Export STEP (Input) | 3D STEP file of the loaded input geometry |
| Export STEP (Generated) | 3D STEP file of the manufacturing output |
| Export DXF | 2D DXF cutting file |
| Export GEO | 2D Gmsh geometry file |
| Export SVG | 2D SVG vector file |
| Export HTML (Input Assembly) | HTML 3D viewer of the input geometry |
| Export HTML (Generated Assembly) | HTML 3D viewer of the generated output |
| Export Unfold to DXF | Unfolded sheet geometry as a DXF file |
| Export Unfold to SVG | Unfolded sheet geometry as an SVG file |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete selected nodes | Ctrl+D |
| Delete selected articles | Ctrl+Shift+D |
TIP
The available actions change depending on the node type. Sheet cutting nodes show material, nesting, and test report options. Bending nodes show die, bend correction, and flip side options. Joining nodes show joining sequence options. Right-click any node and choose Edit Test Report to enable or disable test report generation for that operation.
See Also
- Graph View — navigating and working with the graph
- Tree View — article and node management
- Details — node properties and parameters