When using an ART of Nucleo blocker, Rx-Universe can be configured to select the correct block piece and print it on the work ticket. Rx-Universe will also accept blocking values back from the blocker and use those for calculations and subsequent devices.
Define Block Pieces and Selection Rules
The block pieces and when to use them must be set up under "Setup", "System Settings", then the new "Nucleo" tab.
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For example, if a blank has a true curve of 5.92, in 1.53 index, that blank has a radius of curvature of 89.527. Block piece 5 will be used for that blank.
The "Diameter selection" grid is used to "group" blocks already used, and allows selection of a block in the correct group based on the crib diameter of the job.
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The first group has blocks up to 55mm large, can be used for any job requiring up to a 55mm crib
The second group has blocks bigger than group 1, up to 57mm; the third group up to 65mm, the fourth up to 70mm, and the last group is made up of full-size blocks (75mm).
Selecting ART or Nucleo blocking system-side, by material, by lens style, by order
The system default for blocking method / block size can be set on the "Setup", "System Settings", "Devices" tab. The new options are:
"U" - Nucleo blocking
"A" - ART blocking
The blocking method can also be specified for specific materials or specific lens styles:
Nucleo or ART blocking can also be specified for a particular order:
When Nucleo or ART blocking has been requested, whether system-wide, by material, lens style, or order, the work ticket will show the block to be used:
The "BP1" in this case indicates that "Block Piece 1" should be used (the text comes from the text field on the System Settings screen), and the 65 indicates that a block from the 65mm group should be used.