Importing data from version 7 into version 8
While you can import your blank archive from DentalCAM 7 automatically, there are other data that you must copy manually.
- Close DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8.
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Copy the data in the following table from the DentalCAM 7 folder to the DentalCAM 8 folder.
- Only copy data which is marked with Yes in the third column of the table below.
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For folders, copy the folders themselves, and not the files they contain.
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Overwrite all files and folders.
Files and folders to import
| Type | Name | Is it possible to import from v7 to v8? | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Folder |
Archiv |
Blank archive data |
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|
Folder |
MG |
Yes |
Machine geometry data |
|
Folder |
MST |
Yes |
Material settings |
|
Folder |
ServiceLog |
Yes |
Maintenance section intervals |
|
Folder |
SET |
No but see Importing tool data. |
Tool data |
|
File |
protokoll.mdb |
Yes |
Log file for jobs that have already been produced |
Importing tool data
Step 1: Import virtual ATB
The virtual ATB maps your tool inventory.
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Close DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8.
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Open the DentalCAM & DentalCNC 7 installation folder
The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in.. -
Open the Set folder.
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Copy the Tool<x>.mdb files to the clipboard. <x> is a continuous number.
Example: Tool1.mdb, Tool2.mdb, Tool3.mdb, etc.
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Open the DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8 installation folder
The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in.. -
Open the Set folder.
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Paste the files into the folder.
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If you use a K5 or K5+, do the following:
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Delete the file Tool4.mdb.
- Duplicate the file Tool2.mdb.
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Rename the duplicate file to Tool4.mdb.
Step 2: Import virtual tool magazine (optional)
The virtual tool magazine maps the tools in the tool magazine of your machine.
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Import the virtual ATB. Step 1: Import virtual ATB
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Close DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8.
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Open the DentalCAM & DentalCNC 7 installation folder
The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in.. -
Open the Set folder.
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Copy the M1TC<x>.tzo files to the clipboard. <x> is a number.
Example: M1TC6.tzo, M1TC7.tzo, M1TC16.tzo, etc.
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Open the DentalCAM & DentalCNC 8 installation folder
The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in.. -
Open the Set folder.
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Paste the files into the folder.
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Rename the inserted files:
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Find your machine(s) in the 1st column in the table below.
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Replace the filename in the 2nd column with the filename in the 3rd column.
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If you use machines with the same source files, configure the tools manually in DentalCNC.
| Machine | Output file | New name |
|---|---|---|
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K4 |
M1TC6.tzo |
M1Br4TC6.tzo |
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K4 edition |
M1TC7.tzo |
M1Br16TC7.tzo |
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K5 |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br12TC16.tzo |
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K5+ |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br18TC16.tzo |
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S1 |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br8TC16.tzo |
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S2 |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br9TC16.tzo |
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S5 |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br19TC16.tzo |
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N4 |
M1TC8.tzo |
M1Br11TC8.tzo |
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N4+ |
M1TC8.tzo |
M1Br10TC8.tzo |
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R5 |
M1TC16.tzo |
M1Br14TC16.tzo |
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Z4 |
M1TC6.tzo |
M1Br15TC6.tzo |
What's next?
If you want to continue customizing the software:
