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==Introduction==
[[File:extemp01.png|right|400px]]
This tutorial will step through the process of creating a custom export template using the [[Export Template]] plug-in.

The export template plug-in allows parts to be exported to a file with custom formatting that can include die, material, and part design information.

==Tutorial==

==='''Note'''===
This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[Linear 2D Designer Tutorial]]'''.

==='''Step 1'''===
Go up to the top of the window and '''click on the Settings menu''' on the main menu bar. '''Select the Export Template option''' from the drop down menu as shown below.

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==='''Step 2'''===
This will '''open the export template library'''. The list of templates is shown to the left. The area where the template will be designed is in the middle. On the far right, there will be a categorized list of variables.

[[File:extemp03.png|500px]]

==='''Step 3'''===
First, '''click the add button''' to start a new export template design.

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==='''Step 4'''===

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-'''''Note:''''' ''The following step is optional. They will step through the process of actually exporting the file using the template created in this tutorial.''
+'''''Note:''''' '''''The following step is optional'''''. It will go through the process of actually exporting the file using the template created in this tutorial.''
 First, have a complete part design open. (The one used here is the part created in the [[Linear 2D Designer Tutorial]].)

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 ==='''Step 12'''===
-The export template is now complete. '''Click the save button''', then click the '''close button'''.
+The export template is now complete. '''Click the save button''', then click the '''close button'''. The template (Export Template Tutorial) will be added to the template list on the right.
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 ==Tutorial==
 ==='''Step 1'''===
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 *Check the box next to '''Even Spacing'''. This will ensure proper column alignment.

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 '''Click at the end of the last line''' and hit the '''enter key three times'''. In this step, an LRA table will be added. First, the columns will be labeled.
-'''Type in "Bend"''', hit the tab key, then '''type "Length"''', hit the tab key, '''type in "Rot."''', hit the tab key, and then '''type in "Angle."''' After "Angle", '''hit the enter key.'''
+'''Type in "Bend"''', hit the tab key, then '''type "Length"''', hit the tab key, '''type in "Rot."''', hit the tab key, and then '''type in "Angle."'''
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-Now the LRA table settings will be adjusted.
+Now the '''LRA table settings''' will be adjusted. In the '''Bend Data Settings'''' section near the bottom of the window, the columns, delimiter, and format options are shown.
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 ==='''Step 11'''===

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 ==='''Step 7'''===
-Next, '''click in the text box''' and '''hit the enter key on the keyboard''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material:" followed by one space'''.
+Next, '''click at the end of the first line of text''' to place the cursor and '''hit the enter key on the keyboard''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material:" followed by one space'''.
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 ==='''Step 8'''===
-Next, '''click in the text box''' again. '''Hit the enter key twice''' to start a new line a couple rows down from the previous line of text.
+Next, '''click at the end of the last line of text''' to place the cursor. '''Hit the enter key twice''' to start a new line a couple rows down from the previous line of text.
 '''Type in "# of Bends:" followed by one space''' as shown below.
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 ==='''Step 9'''===
-'''Click in the text box and hit the enter key'''. Then '''type in "Cut Length:" followed by one space'''.
+'''Click at the end of the last line of text''' and '''hit the enter key'''. Then '''type "Cut Length:" followed by one space'''.
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 ==='''Step 10'''===
-'''Click in the text box and hit the enter key three times'''. In this step, an LRA table will be added. First, the columns will be labeled.
+'''Click at the end of the last line''' and hit the '''enter key three times'''. In this step, an LRA table will be added. First, the columns will be labeled.
 '''Type in "Bend"''', hit the tab key, then '''type "Length"''', hit the tab key, '''type in "Rot."''', hit the tab key, and then '''type in "Angle."''' After "Angle", '''hit the enter key.'''

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 ==='''Note'''===
 This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[Linear 2D Designer Tutorial]]'''.
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 ==='''Step 7'''===
-Next, '''click in the text box''' and '''hit the enter button''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material:" followed by one space'''.
+Next, '''click in the text box''' and '''hit the enter key on the keyboard''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material:" followed by one space'''.
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-Now the material name variable will be placed. '''Expand the Material section in the variables list''' by clicking the plus icon next to it. '''Double click on the Name variable''' as shown below. The variable ($Mat Name%) variable should be placed right after "Material:".
+Now the material name variable will be placed. '''Expand the Material section in the variables list''' by clicking the plus icon next to it. '''Double click on the Name variable''' as shown below. The variable ($Mat Name%) should be placed right after "Material:".
 [[File:extemp09.png]]
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 ==='''Step 8'''===

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 '''Now the template will be designed.'''
-First, '''click in the text box''' to place the cursor. '''Type in "Die Name: " followed by one space'''.
+First, '''click in the text box''' to place the cursor. '''Type in "Die Name:" followed by one space'''.
 [[File:extemp06.png]]
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 ==='''Step 7'''===
-Next, '''click in the text box''' and '''hit the enter button''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material: " followed by one space'''.
+Next, '''click in the text box''' and '''hit the enter button''' to start a new line. '''Type in "Material:" followed by one space'''.
 [[File:extemp08.png]]

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 ==='''Step 2'''===
-This will '''open the export template library'''. The list of templates is shown to the left. The area where the template will be designed is in the middle. On the far right, there will be a categorized list of variables.
+This will '''open the export template library'''. The list of templates is shown to the left. The area where the template will be designed is in the middle. On the far right, there will be a categorized list of variables. The variables will act as placeholders for the actual part information that will be included in the file.
 [[File:extemp03.png|500px]]
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 First, '''click the add button''' to start a new export template design.
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 ==='''Step 4'''===