Program settings of dentalcam
In the program settings of dentalcam, you can customize the program to suit your work environment. In addition to the user interface, this primarily includes the folders from which dentalcam retrieves its data.
Opening program settings
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Open the dentalcam settings with the following icon in thesystem menu:
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Select the Program settings tab.
Options
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System |
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Language |
Sets the user interface language. A change requires a program restart. |
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Folder |
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Blanks |
The path to the directory where dentalcam stores the blanks. Standard C:\Users\Public\vhf-camfacture\dentalcam_9\Archive |
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The path to the directory where dentalcam writes the calculated jobs for dentalcnc. The directory must also be specified in the dentalcnc settings (option there: Exchange folder for dentalcam jobs). Standard C:\Users\Public\vhf-camfacture\dentalcam_9\CNCTransfer |
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Automatic object import |
The path to the directory from which dentalcam automatically imports objects. Use this setting to automate the transfer of objects from other programs. Standard C:\Users\Public\vhf-camfacture\dentalcam_9\CNCTransfer |
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Import |
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Import discs from dentalcam 8 |
Via the icon, you can import discs from a dentalcam 8 blank archive into dentalcam 9. |
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Jobs |
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Storage period for calculated objects in days |
Specify how long dentalcam stores the object data generated by the calculation. This data is used in the residual material display, where it serves as a preview of the objects after manufacturing. This setting does not affect jobs or original objects in the blank archive. dentalcam does not automatically delete jobs and objects from the blank archive. |
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Base the blank ID on the creation date |
If activated, dentalcam changes the format for blank IDs for all future blank as follows: Job creation date – sequential number The sequential number is reset daily. It is independent of the default blank ID. Example:: 01.03.2026 – 002 This blank ID denotes the second blank that was created on March 1, 2026. Purpose of this feature: If you are using a material with a limited shelf life, you can use the blank ID to record when the blank was created. Recommendation: To also record the expiration date of a blank, use the comment field when creating the blank. |
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Use metadata |
If activated, you can select metadata from your CAD application during object import to apply the object parameters from it. For more information, see Metadata files for objects. |
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Use auto-positioning |
If activated, dentalcam automatically arranges the objects on the blank when the blank is loaded. |
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Use auto-bars |
If activated, dentalcam automatically sets bars for all objects when a blank is loaded and after certain editing functions. |
