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Training: Single Stroke Font in Rhino
Training: 2½ Axis Best Practices
Training: 2½ Axis Cut Levels
Training: 2½ Axis Introduction
Training: 2½ Axis Part region Heights
Training: 2½ Axis Setup
Training: 3 Axis Best Practices
Training: 3 Axis Parallel Finishing Z Levels
Training: 3 Axis Smart Finishing
Training: 3 Axis: Setup
Training: 5 Axis Machining of Meshes
Training: 6-Sided Elevator Bearing Block
Training: Accuracy, How to Increase
Training: Add Materials
Training: Align Part & Stock
Training: Anatomy of a CAM Part
Training: Arc Display Issues on Controller
Training: Arc Fitting
Training: ART to MILL Workflow
Training: Automatic Feature Machining (AFM)
Training: Bridges & Tabs
Training: CAM Coordinate Systems
Training: Climb vs. Conventional
Training: Copy a Toolpath
Training: Create a Tool
Training: Create a Work Zero
Training: Cut Side
Training: Cutter Compensation
Training: Edit Toolpaths Associatively
Training: Feature Detection Machining
Training: Feedrates too Low/High
Training: Feeds & Speeds Calculator
Training: Find CAMJam Materials
Training: Flip Machining Example
Training: FTP: Custom Tools
Training: G-Code Editor Module
Training: Generate a Toolpath
Training: Hole Machining
Training: Hole Pocketing Output
Training: Intro Video Source Files
Training: Jewelry, Pendants
Training: Jewelry, Ring
Training: Knowledge Base, Save
Training: Macchining Time, Estimate
Training: Machine Tool
Training: Machining Information
Training: Machining Time, Optimize
Training: Materials Data Customize
Training: Mesh Editing
Training: Mesh Machining
Training: Mold Parting Lines
Training: Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Training: Online Training Recommend
Training: Orient Part for Machining
Training: Part/Stock Compare Accuracy
Training: Profile-NEST Module
Training: Quick Start Materials
Training: Reduce Feedrate at Corners
Training: Save Defaults
Training: Setup a Part
Training: Setup Sheet
Training: Shop Documentation
Training: Simulate, a Toolpath
Training: Simulation: Voxel verses Polygon
Training: Start Point
Training: Stock from Selection
Training: Stock: Box
Training: Surface Feature Machining
Training: Thermoform Molds
Training: Tool Holder Collisions
Training: Tool Library w/Feeds & Speeds
Training: Tool Library, Load Manually
Training: Tool Library, Save
Training: Tool Preferences
Training: Tool: Honoring Geometry
Training: Tool: Waterfall Affect
Training: Toolpath Properties
Training: XY Instancing
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2½ Axis Chamfering
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Deburring
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Engraving
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Face Top
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Facing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Filleting
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Hole Pocketing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Hole Profiling
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Knife Cutting
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Operations
Chamfering
Deburring
Drag Knife
Engraving
Face Top
Facing
Filleting
Hole Pocketing
Hole Profiling
Menu
Pocketing
Profiling
Re-Machining
Roughing
Saw
Slotting
Thread Milling
T-Slotting
V-Carve Roughing
V-Carving
2½ Axis Pocketing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Profiling
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Re-Machining
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Roughing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Saw Cutting
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Slotting
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Thread Milling
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis T-Slotting
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis V-Carve Roughing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis V-Carving
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
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3 Axis Adapting Roughing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Advanced
3 Axis Clear Flats Machining
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Control Matrix
3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Operations
3D Offset Pocketing
3D Offset Profiling
Adaptive Roughing
Best Practices
Between 2 Curves Machining
Clear Flats Machining
Curve Machining
Flats (Plateau) Machining
Horizontal Re-Roughing
Menu
Pencil Tracing
Plunge Re-Roughing
Plunge Roughing
Projection Pocketing
Reverse Post Machining
Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining
Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing
Valley Remachining
3 Axis Reverse Post Machining
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3 Axis Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing
Feedrate Optimization
Toolpath Optimization
3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
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4 Axis Operations
Create Round
Drive Surface
Engraving
Extrusion
Facing
Menu
Parallel Finishing
Pocketing
Profiling
Projection Extrusion
Projection Pocketing
R-Level Finishing
R-Level Roughing
Rotate Table Operation
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5 Axis
Auto-Rough
Between 2 Curves
Control Geometry
Curve Projection
Drilling
Drive Curve
Flow Curve
Recalculate Angles
Surface Normal
Swarf Machining
Transfer Control
5 Axis Operations
Between 2 Curves Machining
Curve Projection Machining
Drive Curve Machining
Flow Curve Machining
Indexed Machining
Menu
Simultaneous Machining
Surface Normal Machining
Swarf Machining
Using Set CSYS Setup
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About RhinoCAM
About this Guide
Activating RhinoCAM
Activation Code
Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Engage/Retract
Overview
Add a Tool Change Point?
Add more Materials
Add Stock to Cut Levels
Add Tool Comments?
Adjust Register
Advanced Cut Parameters
About
Bridge Height (H)
Bridge Length (L)
Bridges & Tabs (2 Axis)
Dialog Box for
Dist. between Bridges
Fitting Tolerance (t)
Number of Bridges
Perform Arc Fitting
Perform Cut Corner Rounding
Reduce feed on descending motion
Rounding Radius (r)
Use Smooth Cut Connections
Advanced Simulation Engine
AFD
AFM
for Hole Features
Algebraic Expressions
Align
Part Geometry
Set World CS
Stock
Stock Geometry
Align Native Geometry Inside Project Setup
Align the Stock & Part
All Dirty MOps
API SDK
Append Text to MOp
arc center [i,j,k]
Arc Fitting
arc motion block
Arc Output
Arc Output Control
Archiving Machining Operations
Archiving Relief Operations
ART Browser
ART Menu Bar Item
ART User Interface
Assign a Stock Material
Automatic Feature Detection (AFD)
Depth Range Filter
Diameter Range Filter
List Features
Partial Holes
Set Global Filters
Set Hole Feature Detection Filters
Automatic Feature Machining (AFM)
Associate Features with Machining Operations
Create Hole Machining KB
Example Proceedure
for Hole Features
List Features
Load AFM Knowledge Base
Load Knowledge Base
Procedure
Rules for Hole Features
Save as AFM Knowledge Base
Save as Knowledge Base
Selection Rules
What this will do
What you should do first
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Axis Control
Clearance Plane
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Enable Limit Height Parameters
Engage/Retract
Feedrate Optimization
Limit Height Parameters
Max Stock to Leave
Max Tilt Angle
Overview
Search Angle Increment
Search Parameters
Shaft Length Limit Height
Start Tool Axis
Toolpath Optimization
User Defined Limit Height
Auto-Rough, 5 Axiss
Cut Levels
Avoid Regions
Avoid Sections
Axial Offset (Tool)
Axis Control
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
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Backplot
Between 2 Curves Machining, 3 Axis
Cut Parameters
Overview
Restrictions
Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
block format
Blog
Best Practices in 3 Axis Machining
Bridges-and-Tabs-Explored
CAM Coordinate Systems Explored
Feed Rates Explained
 | Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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How to Customize Materials Data for Feeds & Speeds Computation
| Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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How to Increase Tool Path Accuracy
| Cut Parameters Tab, 2 Axis Face Top | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis V-Carving | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Engraving | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters tab, Knife Cutting, 2 Axis | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters, Saw Cutting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Control tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Between 2 Curves Machining, 3 Axis | | Reverse Post Parameters tab, Reverse Post Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Extrusion, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters tab, Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projected Extrusion, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Curve Projection, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flow Curve, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Drive Curve, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Surface Normal, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Swarf, 5 Axis | | Global Parameters, 5 Axis Milling Operations |
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Optimize Machining Time Estimates!
The Milling Feeds & Speeds Calculator
| Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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Understanding Climb vs Conventional Milling
| Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Thread Milling | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis |
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What is Surface Feature Machining?
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Boring
Clearance Tab
Cut Parameters Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Boring, 2½ Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Tool
Boring, 4 Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Overview
Tool
Bridge Points
Automatic
Delete
Edit
Manual
MecSoft Blog: Bridges-and-Tabs-Explored
Browsers
Docking
Machining (MOps)
Machining Objects (MObs)
Machining Objects Browser (MObs)
Machining Operations Browser (MOps)
Overview
Buttons
Edit/Create/Select Tool ...
Load from File
Load from Tool
Preview Tool
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CAM Coordinate Systems Explored
CAM Lifecycle
G-Code Data
Post-Processor
CAM Preferences
Arc Output
At Startup
Cutting Tools
Feeds & Speeds
Geometry
Helical Output
Helix Output
Knowledge Base
Machining
Meshing Parameters
Multi-threading Manager
Output Control
Post
Reset to Defaults
Restore Defaults
Set Manually
Simulation
Spiral Output
Stock
Tool Library
Toolpath
User Interface
Chamfering, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Chamfering, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Hole Features
Overview
Circle
Cleanup Loops
Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis
Clear Flats Machining, 3 Axis
Overview
Clear Flats, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Clearance from Fixtures
Clearance Plane
Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Overview
Clearance Plane, 2½ Axis
Clearance Plane, 3 Axis
Climb Milling
| Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Thread Milling | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis |
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Clone
Toolpaths
Clone (Operations)
Cloning of Predefined Regions
Collisions
Simulating Tool Holder
Color
Set for Knowledge Bases
Colors
Cutting Tool
Fixtures
Regions
Stock
Surfaces
Toolpath
comments (o/p, start , end , seq )
Comments (Tool)
comments on output
Compare Part/Stock
compensation
Configuration Selection Dialog at Startup dialog
Configurations
Context Tool Tips
Context ToolTips
Control Geometry
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Avoid Regions
Chain Selections
Containment Regions
Criterial for Selection
Displaying Regions
Drive Surface, 4 Axis
Engraving, 4 Axis
Extrusion, 4 Axis
Facing, 4 Axis
Filleting, 2½ Axis
More Information
Multiple Selections
Open Loops Found
Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis
Part Regions
Pocketing, 4 Axis
Profiling, 4 Axis
Projected Extrusion, 4 Axis
Projection Pocketing, 4 Axis
R-Level Finishing, 4 Axis
R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis
Saving/Loading Regions
Select Features for
Select Flat Areas for
Select Pre-Defined Regions for
Select Start Points for
Select Surface Boundaries for
Selecting Regions
Start Points
Surface Regions
Types of Regiond
What is Surface Feature Machining?
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Control Geometry Buttons
About
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Move Up
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Part Regions tab
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Part Surfaces tab
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Region Types by Configuration
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Remove Active
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Remove All
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Select Curve/Edge Regions
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Select Flat Area Regions
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Select Pre-Defined Regions
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Select Surface Boundary
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Select Surfaces
| Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry | | Control Geometry tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Flats Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Control Geometry tab, 3+2 Roughing, 3 Axis |
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Control Geometry, 5 Axis
Control Geometry, About
Control the Cut Side & Start Point
Conventional Milling
| Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Thread Milling | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis |
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Convert Native Geometry
Coolant
coolant code
Copy
Post from Previous Version
Copy & Paste
Toolpaths
Copy & Paste Operations
Copy/Edit a Toolpath
Copy/Paste (Operations)
Cornering Parameters
Create 3D Relief
Create 3D Relief from Image
Create a Setup Sheet
Create a Tool
Create a Work Zero
Create Curves from Image
Create Puffed Volume
Create Round, 4 Axis
Clearance
Cut Parameters
Overview
Create Sweep Volume
Creating Raster to Vector Operations
Curve Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Curve Projection Machining, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Cut Side
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Tool
Curve Projection, 5 Axis
Overview
Cut Direction
| Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Thread Milling | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis |
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Cut levels
Add Stock
Auto-Rough, 5 Axiss
Pocketing, 2½ Axis
Cut levels, Slotting
Cut Material Simulation
Cut Parameters
% Tool Diameter
Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis
Always Keep Tool Dpwn
Angle of Cuts
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Cavity/Pocket Cut Patterns
Cleanup Pass
Clear Flats, 3 Axis
Core/Facing Cut Patterns
Corner Cleanup Loops
Cut Control
Cut Direction
Cut Pattern
Cut Patterns
Cut Traversal
Cutting Area Control
Dialog Box for
Distance
Drag Knife
Drive Surface, 4 Axis
Engraving, 4 Axis
Extrusion, 4 Axis
Facing, 2½ Axis
Global Parameters
How to Increase Tool Path Accuracy
How to Increase Toolpath Accuracy
in Horizontal Finishing
in Horizontal Roughing
in Parallel Finishing
in Radial Machining
in Spiral Machining
intol
Minimum Radiua
Minimum Radius
Outtol
Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis
Parameter Matrix by Cut Pattern
Pocketing, 2½ Axis
Pocketing, 4 Axis
Profiling, 2½ Axis
Profiling, 4 Axis
Projected Extrusion, 4 Axis
Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis
Projection Pocketing, 4 Axis
Radial Parameters
R-Level Finishing, 4 Axis
R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis
Round, 4 Axis
Scallop
Similar for these Operations
Specify Center Point
Spiral Parameters
Start Point
Start Side
Stepover Control
Stepover Distance
Stock
Tool Action when Containment is Encountered
Top Facing, 2½ Axis
Understanding Climb verses Conventional
Understanding Climb vs Conventional Milling
Use Facing cut patterns for core regions
Cut Side
Curve Projection Machining, 5 Axis
Cutter Compensation
| Cut Parameters Tab, 2 Axis Face Top | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Thread Milling | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cutter Compensation | | Good Things to Know |
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About
in Post-Processor
Register
Cutting Tool
Default Library
Display
Cutting Tools
Add Tool Library
Adjust Register
Axial Offset
Comments
Coolant
Create
Cutter Compensation
Cutter Compensation Register
Feeds and Speeds
Flat Diameter Examples
Holder
In Session
List Tools
Load Tool Library
Parameters
Preview
Properties
Save Tool Library
Save/Edit/Delete
Select Tool from Library
Taper Angles
Unload Tool Library
User Defined Tools
Cycles
- D -
Deburring, 2½ Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Default Parameters
Define a Box Stock
Define a Machine Tool
Define the Post-Processor
Define Toolpath Properties
Delete
All Dirty MOps
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Toolpaths
Delete (Operations)
Delete Operations
delimiter
Demo Mode
Diagnostics
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Delete
Delete All
Suppress
Unsuppress
Display
Machine CSYS Visibility
Material Texture Visibility
Stock Model Visibility
Toolpath Levels
Toolpath Visibility
World CSYS Visibility
Docking Browsers
Docking the ART Browser
Drag Knife, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Drill Cycles & Indexed Machining
Drilling
5 Axis
Clearance Tab
Cut Parameters Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Tool Tab
Drilling (Hole Making) Operations
Overview
Drilling, 2½ Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Tool
Drilling, 4 Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Overview
Tool
Drilling, 5 Axis
Control geometry
Cutting Parameters
Feeds and Speeds
Gouge Checking
Sorting
Drilling, 5 Axos
Clearance
Drillings
Overview
Drive Curve, 5 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Drive Surface, 4 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
- E -
Edit Operations
Associatively
Clone
Copy/Paste
Delete
Properties
Rename
Suppress
Unsuppress
Edit Toolpaths Associatively
Editing Machining Operations
Associatively
Clone
Copy & Paste
Copy & Paste Operations
Delete
Delete Operations
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Editing Associatively
Flagged Operations
Information
Overview
Properties
Rename
Rename Operations
Shop Documentation
Suppress
Suppress Dirty Operations (MOps)
Toolpath Editor
Toolpath Viewer
Unsuppress Dirty Operations (MOps)
Editing Relief Operations
Enable Cutter Compensation
Enable Inverse Time Feedrate in 4 Axis
Enable Limit Height Parameters
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Engage/Retract
Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis
Always engage in previously cut area if possible
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Dialog Box for
in Air
in Material
Linear Extension (D)
Ramp Helix
Ramp Linear
Ramp Path
Vertical Approach (D)
Engraving, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Engraving, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Hole Features
Overview
Single-Stroke Font
Engraving, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Entry Exit Parameters
Entry/Exit
Approach Motion
Approach Vertical Dist (D)
Cut Connections / Add Loops
Cut Connections / Linear
Cut Connections / Radial
Cut Connections / Straight
Departure Motion
Dialog Box for
Engage Linear
Engage Motion
Engage Radial
for Similar Operations
Retract Linear
Retract Motion
Retract Radial
Error Reports
Toolpath
Estimate Machining Time
Explode Cabinet Design Utility
Array with fixed distance along X
Array with fixed distance along Y
Component Placement
Create both 3D geometry and 2D curves
Create geometry in a new layer
Create geometry in parent layer
Create only 2D curves
Create only 3D geometry
Create separate group for each component
Dialog Box for
Explode all visible
Explode only following layers
Explode selected
Geometry Selection
Menu Item
More Information about
Output Geometry
Place curves on one plane
Save geometry colors
Single column along Y
Single row along X
Space between components
Export
Part to VCP
Stock to STL
Export Meshes to CAD
Export Nested Sheets
Export to VCP
Expression Result in Tool Tip
Extrusion, 4 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
- F -
Face Top, 2½ Axis
Overview
Facing, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Include Stock Model Silhouette
Facing, 2½ Axis
Cut levels
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
Roughing
Facing, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Entry/Exit
Overview
Roughing
Feature Machining
Considerations
Key Concepts
What is it?
Features
Bosses
Chamfers
Delete
Examples
Fillets
General Pocket (3 Axis)
Hole Types Recognised
Holes
Identification on Cursor Highlight
Interactive Feature Machining (IFM)
Locate the Features Tab
Open General Pocket (3 Axis)
Open Prismatic Pockets
Open Slots
Planar Faces
Preferences
Prismatic Pockets
Rename
Right-click on Features Tree
Right-click on Part Model
Silhouette
Slots
Stepped Prismatic Pocket
Suppress
Tab Commands
T-Slots
Types Recognised
Un-suppress
V-Slots
Features of ART
Features Tab
Automatic Feature Detection (AFD)
Automatic Feature Machining (AFM)
Create Machining KB for Milling Features
Create Machining KB for Selected Hole Feature
Interactive Feature Detection (IFD)
List Features
Select from Matching Knowledge Bases
Set Filters for
Set for Knowledge Bases
Toolbar Commands
Feed Rate
Sample G-Code Control
feed rate value
Feedrate
Explained
| Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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How to Customize Materials Data
| Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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Optimization
feedrate block
Feedrate Optimization
2½ Axis Chamfering
2½ Axis Deburring
2½ Axis Engraving
2½ Axis Face Top
2½ Axis Facing
2½ Axis Filleting
2½ Axis Hole Pocketing
2½ Axis Hole Profiling
2½ Axis Knife Cutting
2½ Axis Pocketing
2½ Axis Roughing
2½ Axis Saw Cutting
2½ Axis Slotting
2½ Axis Thread Milling
2½ Axis T-Slotting
2½ Axis V-Carve Roughing
2½ Axis V-Carving
3 Axis Adapting Roughing
3 Axis Clear Flats Machining
3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
3 Axis Reverse Post Machining
3 Axis Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Feeds & Speeds
4 Axis Operations
| Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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Approach (Af)
Calculator
| Feeds & Speeds | | Feeds and Speeds, Drag Knife, 2 Axis | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_2 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_3 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_4 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_5 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_6 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_7 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_8 | | Feeds & Speeds, 4 Axis Operations_2_9 |
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Calculator (Load from File)
Coolant
Customizing Feeds & Speeds
Cut (Cf)
Defaults
Departure (Df)
Dialog Box for
Drafg Knife, 2½ Axis
Engage (Ef)
Feed Rate Reduction Factors
Feed Rates
Feed Rates Explained
First XY pass
for Cutting Tools
Overview
Plunge (Pf)
Plunge between levels
Retract (Rf)
Spindle Direction
Spindle Parameters
Spindle Speed
The Feeds & Speeds Calculator
Tracking Options
Transfer (Tf)
Transfer (Tf) / Set
Transfer (Tf) / Use Rapid
Feeds & Speeds tab
file control
file select dialog
Filleting, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Overview
Filters
Features Tab
Find Tool Related Preferences
Fixtures
Avoid in 2 Axis
Avoid in 3 Axis
Clearance
Create
Edit
Rename
Flat Area Regions
Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis
Cut Parameters
Overview
Flats Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Flow Curve, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Follow Curve
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Follow Curve Parameters Tab
Global Parameters Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Follow Toolpath Simulation
format
- G -
General
G-Code Control
Generate a Toolpath
Geometry
Box Stock
Control Geometry, About
How to Define
Orient
Overview
Part
Part Box Stock
Part Geometry Types
Predefined Machining Regions
Preferences
Types Supported
Getting Started dialog
Groove Finishing
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Finishing Parameters Tab
Global Parameters Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Groove Roughing
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Global Parameters Tab
Overview
Roughing Tab
Tool Tab
- H -
Helical Motions
Sample G-Code
Understanding
Helical Output Control
Helix Output
Help
Find more Resources
High Speed Machining
Example
High Speed Pocketing, 2½ Axis
Cut Levels
Entry/Exit
Hole Feature
AFM Rules for
for AFM Matching
Hole Features
Boring, 2½ Axis
Boring, 4 Axis
Drilling, 2½ Axis
Drilling, 4 Axis
Reverse Boring, 2½ Axis
Reverse Boring, 4 Axis
Tapping, 2½ Axis
Tapping, 4 Axis
Hole Making
4 Axis
Boring
Boring, 4 Axis
Drilling
Drilling, 4 Axis
Menu
Reverse Boring
Reverse Boring, 4 Axis
Tapping
Tapping, 4 Axis
Hole Making, 2½ Axis
Boring
Drilling
Reverse Boring
Tapping
Hole Making, 4 Axis
Boring
Drilling
Reverse Boring
Tapping
Hole Pocketing, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Hole Pocketing, 2½ Axis
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Hole Features
Overview
Hole Profiling, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Hole Features
Overview
Horizontal Finishing
Overview
Horizontal Finishing, 3 Axis
About
Control Geometry
Dialog Box
Entry/Exit
Example
Menu Item
Horizontal Re-Roughing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Overview
Horizontal Roughing
Overview
Horizontal Roughing, 3 Axis
Avoid Ball Mills
Control Geometry
Dialog Box
Example
In Practice
Menu Item
How To
How to edit
How to use Nest
How to Use these help topics
- I -
IFD
IFM (Interactive Feature Machining)
from a Part Feature
from the Features Tree
Import ART 1.0 File
In Practice
2½ Axis Profiling
3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing (1)
3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing (2)
3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing (3)
3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing (4)
3 Axis Between 2 Curves (1)
3 Axis Between 2 Curves (2)
3 Axis Curve Machining
3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
3 Axis Parallel Finishing (1)
3 Axis Parallel Finishing (2)
3 Axis Parallel Finishing (3)
3 Axis Pencil Tracing
5 Axis Bridges & Tabs
5 Axis Project: Horizontal Roughing Indexed
5 Axis Project: Indexed
5 Axis Project: Profiling Indexed
5 Axis Project: Slotting Indexed
5 Axis Project: Surface Normal Machining
5 Axis: Post-processing
Advanced 3 Axis Machining
Arc Feedrate Optimization: Deceleration and Acceleration Buffers
Arc Feedrate Optimization: How it Works
Arc Feedrate Optimization: Limiting Arc Length and Radius
Arc Feedrate Optimization: Smart Triggering Logic
Arc Feedrate Optimization: The Constant Feedrate problem
Arc Feedrate Optimization: Watch the Webinar Segment
Arc Feedrate Optimization: Why Arcs Need Optimization
Arc Fitting: How Arc Toolpath Motions are Displayed
Arc Fitting: How Arcs are Calculated
Arc Fitting: If Fitting Tolerance (t) is too slack (high)
Arc Fitting: If Fitting Tolerance (t) is too tight (small)
Arc Fitting: Overview
Arc Fitting: Post / Test / Adjust as Needed
Arc Fitting: Sequence of Actions
Arc Fitting: Step 1 Global Tolerance
Arc Fitting: Step 2: Arc fitting Tolerance
Arc Fitting: Testing and Adjustments
Arc Fitting: The CAM Preferences Dialog
Arc Fitting: What’s Recommended
Cabinet Automation: Create the Toolpath Operations for the Knowledge Base
Cabinet Automation: Flat Panel Layout
Cabinet Automation: Nesting of Components
Cabinet Automation: Nesting onto a Sheet
Cabinet Automation: Phase 1: Automated Cabinet Layout and Nesting
Cabinet Automation: Phase 2: Automated Knowledge Base of Machining Operations
Cabinet Automation: Phase 3: Automated Sheet Machining
Cabinet Automation: Set the Selection Rules for the Knowledge Base
Cabinet Automation: Watch the Creation of the Knowledge Base
Cabinet Automation: Watch the Video
Cabinet Automation: What Happens Automatically
Cabinet Automation: What We have Done So Far
CAM a 2D Drawing: About the CAD Drawing
CAM a 2D Drawing: Box Stock and Part Alignment
CAM a 2D Drawing: Center Drill 0.125” (#1, #2 and #3)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Cut Depth Control (Very Important)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Deep Drill 0.250” (#1)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Facing
CAM a 2D Drawing: Location of the MCS
CAM a 2D Drawing: MCS Option 1
CAM a 2D Drawing: MCS Option 2
CAM a 2D Drawing: Pocketing
CAM a 2D Drawing: Profiling (#1)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Profiling (#2)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Profiling (#3)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Profiling (#4)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Tap Clockwise 0.1389” (#2)
CAM a 2D Drawing: The Work Zero
CAM a 2D Drawing: Understand Your Cut Levels (Very Important)
CAM a 2D Drawing: Watch the Simulation Video!
Cloning: Cloning Examples in an Indexed 5 Axis Machining Job
Cloning: How to Clone an Operation
Cloning: Introduction
Cloning: Setup 2: 3 Axis Horizontal Roughing (Master)
Cloning: Setup 3: Transfer: 2½ Axis Engraving (Master)
Cloning: Setup 4: 3 Axis Horizontal Roughing (Clone)
Cloning: Setup 5: Transfer: 2½ Axis Engraving (Clone)
Cloning: Setup 6: 3 Axis Parallel Finishing (Master)
Cloning: The Finished Plug Form and Composite Basin
Cloning: The Machining Job
Cut Start Point: Controls in other Methods
Cut Start Point: Error – open loops found!
Cut Start Point: How to Change a Curve’s Start Point in CAD
Cut Start Point: How to Change a Curve’s Start Point in CAM
Cut Start Point: How to Identify Start Points in CAD
Cut Start Point: How to Select Pre-Defined Regions for a Toolpath
Cut Start Point: Introduction
Cut Start Point: Understanding Curve Geometry
Cut Start Point: When Machining Multiple Curves
Cutter Compensation: in MecSoft CAM
Cutter Compensation: Step 1: The Tool Path Operation Dialog
Cutter Compensation: Step 2: The Entry Motions Must be Linear
Cutter Compensation: Step 3: Set the Cutting Tool Cutcom Register Value
Cutter Compensation: Step 4: Setup Cutter Compensation in Your Post
Cutter Compensation: Steps to Enable
Cutter Compensation: The Posted G-Code
Cutter Compensation: Watch the Video!
Deburr: 1. Automatic Edge Analysis
Deburr: 10 Tips for Successful
Deburr: 2. Sharpness Angle Threshold
Deburr: 3. Automatic Gouge Checking
Deburr: Can I use a standard flat end mill
Deburr: Does Auto Deburr work on 3D models?
Deburr: Does it support "Avoidance Regions"?
Deburr: Frequently Asked Questions
Deburr: How do I control how much material is removed?
Deburr: Key Features of Auto Deburring
Deburr: Programming Step-by-Step
Deburr: Step 1: Select the Operation
Deburr: Step 2: Decide Your Control
Deburr: Step 3: Choose Your Tool
Deburr: Step 4: Define Cut Parameters
Deburr: Step 5: Generate
Deburr: Step 6: Simulation
Deburr: The Evolution of Edge Breaking
Deburr: The Power of the Ball Mill
Deburr: Watch the webinar
Deburr: Why are edges being skipped?
Deburr: Workflow
Drill Sorting: How it Works
Drill Sorting: Introduction
Drill Sorting: Limitation of Standard Sorting
Drill Sorting: Pro-Tip
Drill Sorting: Start and End Markers
Drill Sorting: Start Closest to Last Point
Drill Sorting: Visualizing the Workflow
Drill Sorting: Why It Matters
Drilling 400 Holes: Method #1: Using Predefined Regions
Drilling 400 Holes: Method #2: Using the Diameter Range Filter
Drilling 400 Holes: One Hole Size on a Flat Area
Drilling 400 Holes: Steps to Follow
Drilling 400 Holes: The Part
Engraving 3D Grooves: Contoured Groove Geometry
Engraving 3D Grooves: Controlling Entry and Exit Angles
Engraving 3D Grooves: Creating Engraving Operation
Engraving 3D Grooves: Creating the Spine Curve
Engraving 3D Grooves: Steps to Follow
Engraving 3D Grooves: The CAD/CAM Part
Engraving 3D Grooves: Toolpath Entry and Exit Parameters
Engraving 3D Grooves: Toolpath Entry Parameters
Engraving 3D Grooves: Toolpath Exit Parameters
Engraving Under-Cuts: Cutting Multiple Copies
Engraving Under-Cuts: Cutting Tools
Engraving Under-Cuts: Engraving (Finishing)
Engraving Under-Cuts: Engraving (Roughing)
Engraving Under-Cuts: Machining Job
Engraving Under-Cuts: Pocketing (Roughing)
Engraving Under-Cuts: Profiling (Finishing)
Engraving Under-Cuts: Profiling (Roughing)
Engraving Under-Cuts: The CAD/CAM Part
Engraving Under-Cuts: The Final Part Simulated
Fixtures: Automate Your Safety
Fixtures: Automated Avoidance
Fixtures: Beyond Global Settings
Fixtures: Can I set a specific safety buffer
Fixtures: Centralized Definitions
Fixtures: Clearance
Fixtures: Double-check the Setup tab
Fixtures: Frequently Asked Questions
Fixtures: How to Assign to Setups
Fixtures: How tool paths handles fitures?
Fixtures: Introduction
Fixtures: Pro-Tips
Fixtures: Setup-Specific Control
Fixtures: Toolpath Retracts
Fixtures: What is the major change to fixture support?
Fixtures: Which operation types are supported?
Fixtures: Why it Matters
Flip Machining, Wood
Flip Machining: Fixturing the In-Process Stock
Flip Machining: Reference Surfaces
Flip Machining: Setup 1 (Part Bottom – Circular Stock)
Flip Machining: Setup 2 (Part Top)
Flip Machining: The CAD/CAM Part
Flip Machining: The CAM Setups
Flip Machining: The Fixture
Index 5 Axis
Technology Patent: 2½ Axis Facing
Technology Patent: 2½ Axis Pocketing
Technology Patent: 2½ Axis Profiling
Technology Patent: 3 Axis Horizontal Finishing (Lower)
Technology Patent: 3 Axis Horizontal Finishing (Upper)
Technology Patent: 3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
Technology Patent: Additional Machining Setups
Technology Patent: Center Drill (1/8" Holes
Technology Patent: Deep Drill (¼” Holes)
Technology Patent: Deep Drill 7/16”
Technology Patent: Fixture Definition
Technology Patent: Post Definition
Technology Patent: Stock Definition
Technology Patent: The CAD/CAM Part
Technology Patent: The Machining Job
Technology Patent: The Work Zero
TriDexel Simulation: 2-Axis Machining (Mass Production 2x Faster!)
TriDexel Simulation: 3-Axis Two-Sided Machining (5x Faster!)
TriDexel Simulation: 4-Axis Indexed Machining (7x Faster!)
TriDexel Simulation: 5-Axis Indexed Machining (6.5x Faster!)
TriDexel Simulation: Accuracy and User Control
TriDexel Simulation: Conclusion: A New Standard for CAM
TriDexel Simulation: Key Hardware Takeaways
TriDexel Simulation: Performance Benchmarks: Speeding Up the Workflow
TriDexel Simulation: Requirements
TriDexel Simulation: Scalability
TriDexel Simulation: The Box (Voxel) Method
TriDexel Simulation: The Complexity Paradox
TriDexel Simulation: The Evolution of Simulation Methods
TriDexel Simulation: The Polygonal Method
TriDexel Simulation: The Power of the GPU: Why NVIDIA Matters
TriDexel Simulation: TriDexel Simulation: Introduction
TriDexel Simulation: What is TriDexel?
XY Instancing: Post-Processing G-Code
XY Instancing: The XY Instance Menu
XY Instancing: What is it?
XY Instancing: Which Toolpaths are Instanced?
Index 5 Axis
in Practice
Indexed 5 Axis Machining Operations
Information
About Operations
Installation
Troubleshooting
Insufficient Machine Axis Warning when Posting
Interactive Feature Detection (IFD)
List Features
Interactive Feature Machining (IFM)
Create Hole Feature Machining KB
Create Toolpath (right-click on Feature Tree)
Create Toolpath (right-click on Part Features)
Delete Feature
Rename Feature
Suppress / Un-suppress Feature
- K -
K-Bases
Tab
K-Bases (see Knowledge Base)
Knife Cutting, 2½ Axis
Control Geometry
Drag
Swivel
Knowledge Base
Apply to current Setup
Basic Work Flow
Create for Milling Features
Create from Operation
Define Geometry Selection Rules
Drag & Drop Operations from the Knowledge Base
Geometry Selection Rules
Knowledge Base is Loaded
Load from the K-Bases tab
Overview
Set Rules for
Set Stock Rules for
Knowledge Base for Hole Features
Available Hole Making Operations
Create for Selected Hole Feature
Create Hole Feature MOpSet
Desired Operations
Hole Cross Section
Hole Feature Cross-Section Rules
Hole Features Recognized
Save as Knowledge Base
Save in AFM Knowledge Base
Save in Knowledge Base
Select from Matching Knowledge Bases
Set Top Z / Set Bottom Z
Knowledge Bases
Knowledge-Base
Load
Save
- L -
Library
Default Tool
License
Activation
Demo Mode
Dialog
Release to another machine
Re-register with another Activation Code
Status
Licensing
Network
Limit Height Parameters
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
linear motion block
List Features
List Tools
Load a Tool Library
Load a Tool Library Automatically
Load Knowledge Base
Load Post from File
Load Shape Library
Load the Default Tool Library
Load Tool Library
- M -
Machine Control
Dialog Box
Menu Item
Selext Machine Control Cycle
Machine Coordinate System (WCS)
Toggle On/Off
Machine CSYS Visibility
Machine Setup
Display Translation Limits
Load From File
Manual Definition
Menu Item
Tool Coordinate System
Machine Tool Simulation
Machining
2½ Axis
2½ Axis Drilling
2½ Axis Menu
3 Axis
3 Axis Menu
4 Axis
4 Axis Drilling
4 Axis Menu
4 Axis Options
5 Axis
5 Axis Menu
Align Part and Stock Models
Archiving Operations
Clearance Plane
Control Geometry, About
Creating
Creating Operations
Drilling (Hole Making) Operations
Editing Operations
Feeds & Speeds
Geometry
Holes Menu
Knowledge Base
Knowledge Bases
Machining Features
Meshing Parameters
Methods Overview
Miscellaneous Operations
Operation Properties
Overview
Part Geometry
Post Processing Operations
Preferences
Setup
Simulating Operations
Stock Geometry
Tools
Tools and Utilities
Troubleshooting Error Messages
Turning Operations
Machining Browser
Nest Tab
Program Tab
Simulate Tab
Toggle Tabs
Machining Browser (MOps)
Overview
Program tab
Simulate tab
Toggle Tabs
Machining Features
Avoid Sections
Overview
Machining Fixture (see Fixtures)
Machining Objects (MObs) Browser
K-Bases tab
Overview
Tools tab
Machining Objects Browser
Features Tab
K-Bases tab
Regions Tab
Toggle Display of
Tools Tab
Machining Regions
Create
Delete
Edit
Editing Regions
Select Curve/Edge Regions
Selecting Avoid Regions
Selecting Flat Area Regions
Types
Machining Time Estimates
Macros
main editor
Main Menu Item
Maintain Order of Regions
Material
in Simulations
Toggle On/Off
Material Texture in Simulation
Material Texture Visibility
Max Stock to Leave
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Max Tilt Angle
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Meshing Parameters, 3 Axis
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Machining Operations
Menu Item
Miscellaneous Operations
Fixture Offsets
Machine Control
MOp Set
Overview
XY Instance
MOb
modal output
mode
MOp Set
Create a new operation under
in the Machining Browser
Menu Item
Move existing operations to
More Help
Motion
Example G-Code
motion coordinates
motion order
Move to Origin
Multi Axis Motion
Multi-Threading
Multi-threading Manager
- N -
Nest
Parameters
Report
Nest Report
Nest Tab
2 1/2 Axis Profiling
Align
Display Toolpath Levels
Machine
Machine CSYS Visibility
Material
Material Texture Visibility
Nesting Report
Post
Sheets
Stock
Stock Model Visibility
Toolpath Visibility
Work Zero
World CSYS Visibility
Nesting & KBs in Practice
Nesting Browser
About
Choose Nesting Parameters tab
Commit Nest tab
Preview Nest tab
Select Part(s) to Nest tab
Select Sheet(s) to Nest Parts in tab
Select Type of Nesting tab
Toolbar
Work Flow
Nesting in Practice
Nesting Parameters
% Utilization Target
Accuracy
in 2 Axis Profiling
Layout
Part/Part Distance
Part/Sheet Distance
Sheet Estimates
Tagging
Nesting Report
Nesting Type
Nesting Types
Network Authentication Settings
Network Installation
Network Licensing
Network Authentication Settings
Proxy Server Settings
Settings
use LAN Daemon Settings
No Machining/Geometry warning
- O -
Operation Suppression
Operation Types
Operations to Nest (Setup)
Optimized Machining Tab
Dialog Box for
Engage/Retract for Optimized Cuts
Optimized XY Machining between Levels
Ramp Helix Radius (R)
Ramp Linear Distance (D)
Ramp Linear Height (A)
Ramp ngle (A)
Stepover Control
Vertical Distance (D)
Options
4 Axis
Orient a Part for Machining
Orient Part
Orient Part Geometry
Overiew
Overview of ART
Overview of ART Operation Types
- P -
Parallel Finishing
Overview
Parallel Finishing, 3 Axis
About
Control Geometry
Dialog Box
Example
Menu Item
Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Step Down Control
Part Geometry
Part Sample Resolution
Parting Off
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Part Off Tab
Tool Tab
Parts
Count
Grain Direction
List by Sheet Thickness
Mirroring (TrueShape Nesting Only)
Nested (TrueShape Nesting Only)
Orientation
Priority
Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis
Advanced Parameters
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
plane
Plunge Re-Roughing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Engage/Retract
Overview
Plunge Roughing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Engage/Retract
Overview
Pocketing, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Pocketing, 2½ Axis
Cut levels
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
Pocketing, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Overview
Polygonal Model (Simulation)
Post
Always Post during Regen
Copy from Previous Version
Default File Extension
Disable Auto-Posting from MOp Regen
File Naming Conventions
G-Code is Saved in the Part File
Load Post from File
Locate the folder where Post files are located
Machining Operations
New File Extensions
Options Dialog
Order of Operations
Post-Processor is Saved in the Part File
Preferences
Program to send posted files to
Save Post to File
Select
Send posted files to
Set File Extension
Set Naming Conventions
Set to Default Folder
Show Output Dialog when Post-Processing
Stock Transparency
Tool # Validation
Post G-Code
Post Process Generator
Dialog
Post Processing
Overview
Post-Processor Generator
Feed Rate
General
Helical/Spiral
Misc
Motion
Multi Axis Motion
Sample G-Code
Setup
Spindle
Start/End
Tool Change
Variables
Pre-Defined Regions
Preferences
Features
Machining
Simulation
User Interface
Prepare for Nesting
Print a Tool List
Print Tool List
Profile-NEST Browsers
Docking Browsers
Machining Objects Browser
Profiling, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Cornering Parameters
Maintain Order of Regions
Profiling, 2½ Axis
Advanced Cut Parameters
Clearance Plane
Control Geometry
Cornering Parameters
Cut levels
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry Exit Parameters
Entry/Exit
Feeds & Speeds tab
Hole Features
Nesting Parameters
Overview
Sorting Parameters
Tool Tab
Profiling, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Overview
Program tab
Programmable Post
About
Programmable Post: Custom Feed Rate Controls
Programmable Post: Custom Output of Information
Programmable Post: Description of the Drill Block
Programmable Post: Drill Blocks and
Programmable Post: Encoding the Tool Positions
Programmable Post: Example Uses
Programmable Post: How it Works in RhinoCAM
Programmable Post: How the Drill Block is Decoded
Programmable Post: How the Drill Block is Programmed
Programmable Post: How the Drill Block Post Works
Programmable Post: How the Tool Numbers appear in RhinoCAM
Programmable Post: Need a Programmable Post-Processor?
Programmable Post: Output in Polar Coordinates
Programmable Post: Use of the Drill Bank in RhinoCAM
Programmable Post: What is a Python Script?
Programmable Post: What is an Aggregate Drill Block?
Programmable Post: Why are Cutting Tools Numbered?
Project Setup
Projected Extrusion, 4 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Projection Extrusion, 4 Axis
Projection Pocketing, 3 Axis
Cleanup Loops
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Projection Pocketing, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Step Down Control
Proxy Server
Enable
Password
Port Number
Proxy IP
Username
Proxy Server Settings
Python Post: Python Post: 5-Axis Indexing (G68.2)
Python Post: Python Post: Dual-Head & Drill Banks
Python Post: Python Post: FlowMaster
Python Post: Python Post: Holz-Her & WoodFlash
Python Post: Python Post: Key Takeaways
Python Post: Python Post: Proprietary Language Support
Python Post: Python Post: Watch the full deep-dive
Python Post: Python Post: Why This Matters
Python Post: the Power of
Python Post: The Power of the Python Post
- Q -
Quick Start
- R -
Radial Machining
About
Dialog Box
Example
Menu Item
Overview
Radial Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Raster to Vector tab
RBoring, 2½ Axis
Feeds & Speeds
Recalculate Angles (5 Axis)
Rectangular Nesting
Regenerating Relief Operation
Regions Tab
Regions, 3 Axis
Check Regions
Collision Regions
Flat Area Regions
Silhouette Regions
Valley Regions
Regions, Pre-Defined
Automatic Bridge Points
Clone Machining Region
Create Machining Region Set
Delete All Bridge Points
Edit Bridge Point in Selections
Editing Predefined Regions
Flat Areas Selection Filter
Manual Bridge Points
Reverse Cut Direction
Select Curve
Select Flat Areas
Select Start Point
Select Surface Edge Areas
Relief Curves
Relief Operations tab
Re-Machining, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Re-Machining, 2½ Axis
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
Rename
Conventions
Toolpaths (MOps)
Rename (Operations)
Rename Operations
Report (Nest)
Requirements
Reset Preferences to Defaults
Restore System Defaults
Reverse Boring
Clearance Tab
Cut Parameters Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Reverse Boring, 2½ Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Hole Features
Tool
Reverse Boring, 4 Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Overview
Tool
Reverse Post Machining, 3 Axis
Overview
Reverse Post Parameters
RhinoCAM API SDK
RhinoCAM Main Menu
Ribbon Style
Right-Click Commands
Rigid Tapping, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
R-Level Finishing, 4 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Rotate Table
4 Axis Setup
Rotate Table Operation, 4 Axis
Rotate Table, 4 Axis
Roughing, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Roughing, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Overview
Rules
Set for Knowledge Bases
Rules Based Geometry Selection
Feature Filters
Geometry Properties Filters
Geometry Selection Rules Dialog
Geometry Sizes Filters
Geometry Topology Filters
Geometry Types Filters
Geometry vs. Features
Layer Filte
Select by these Layer names
Select by these Layers in file
Use Color Filters
Work Flow
Run Simulation after regen
Running RhinoCAM
- S -
Sample G-Code
Flood/Mist
Helical
Tool Change
sample output ( feedrate )
sample output ( motion )
sample output ( spindle )
Save a Knowledge Base
Save a Tool Library
Save as Defaults
Specify a File Name
Steps to Perform
Things to Remember
To Create a NEW Default Knowledge Base
Save Defaults
Save Knowledge Base
Save Post to File
Saw Cutting, 2½ Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
SDK
Search Angle Increment
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Segment Toolpath Simulation
Select Surface Boundaries
sequence number
Set CSYS Setup for Orientation
Setup
CSYS Setup
Default Orientation
Dialog
Orient Part
Rotate Table Setup
Things to Remember
Work Zero
Setup a Part
Shaft Length Limit Height
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Shape Editor
Sheet
Add to Nest
Sheets
% Utilization Target
Count
Estimates
Export
from Curves
from Parameters
Geometry Grouping
Layout
Listed
Name
Report
Thickness
Unused Parts
Shop Documentation
Show Configuration Selection Dialog at Startup dialog
Show Context Tool Tips
Show Expression Result in Tool Tip
Show Getting Started dialog
Show Insufficient Machine Axis Warning when Posting
Show No Machining/Geometry warning
Show Stock from Selection Infomation dialog
Show Stock Model Information dialog
Show Tool Replacement dialog
Simulate
a Nested Sheet
Advanced
All Operations
Cut Material
Machining Operations
Material Texture
Multiple Operations
Tab
The Active Operation
Tool Animation
Types of
Simulate a Toolpath
Simulate Tab
Simulation
Accuracy
By Moves
Compare
Cut Material
Display State
Follow Toolpath
Hidden Toolpath Visibility
Holder Visibility
Machine CSYS Visibility
Machine Tool
Machine Tool Visibility
Material Texture
Mode
Model Type
More Options
Overview
Part Model Visibility
Part/Stock Compare
Pause
Play
Polygonal verses Voxel
Preferences
Remove Remnants during
Segment Toolpath
Speed
sTATUS bAR
Step
Step Levels
Stock
Stock Model Visibility
Stock Transparency
Stop
Tab
Tolerance
Tool Animation
Tool Holder Collisions
Tool Visibility
Toolpath Visibility
Trace Toolpath
World CSYS Visibility
Simulation after regen
Simultaneous 5 Axis Machining Operations
Single-Stroke Font for Engraving
Slotting, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Slotting, 2½ Axis
Cut levels
Cutter Compensation
Slot Parametersb
Sorting Parameters
Dialog Box for
Direction Sort
Minium Distance Sort
No Sort
Primary Sort Direction
Secondary Sort Direction
Similar for the following Operations
Sorting Parameters
Start Point
Traverse Pattern
Spindle
Example G-Code
spindle block
spindle direction
spindle RPM
Spiral Machining
About
Dialog Box
Example
Examples
Menu Item
Overview
Spiral Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Spiral Output
Spiral Output Control
Start Points
Facing, 2 Axis
Pocketing, 2 Axis
Profiling, 2 Axis
Roughing, 2 Axis
Start Tool Axis
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Start/End G-Code Control
StartEnd
Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis
Cut Parameters
Overview
Steeps Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Overview
Steeps Z Finishing, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Step Down Control
Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis
Projection Pocketing, 4 Axis
STL
Export Stock to
Stock
Box
Box Stock
Cylinder
Delete
Edge Display
Export as STL
Extrude
from Selection
Information Dialogs
Material
Part Box
Part Box Stock
Part Cylinder
Part Offset
Preferences
Remove Simulations
Set for Knowledge Bases
Transparency
Stock from Selection Infomation dialog
Stock Geometry
Cylinder
Delete
Export as STL
from Selection
Offset
Overview
Part Cylinder
Remove Simulations
Revolve
Toggle On/Off
Stock Model Information dialog
Suppress
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Toolpaths (MOps)
Suppress (Operations)
Suppress a Toolpath
Surface Normal, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Swarf Machining, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Sweep Volume Generation
System Language
- T -
Tapping
Clearance Tab
Cut Parameters Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Tapping, 2½ Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feedrates
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Tool
Tapping, 4 Axis
Clearance Plane
Cut Parameters
Feeds & Speeds
Hole Features
Overview
Tool
The VisualART Module
Thread Milling, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Thread Milling, 2½ Axis
# of Starts
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
Start Depth
Threads per Unit (in/mm)
Threading
Clearance Geometry Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Thread Cut Parameters Tab
Thread Parameters Tab
Tool Tab
Tolerance
Simulation
Tolerances
How to Increase Tool Path Accuracy
| Cut Parameters Tab, 2 Axis Face Top | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pocketing Operations | | Cut Parameters, Profiling Operations | | Cut Parameters tab, V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis V-Carving | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Engraving | | Slot Parameters Tab, Slotting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Chamfering, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Filleting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing | | Cut Parameters tab, Hole Profiling, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis T-Slotting | | Cut Parameters tab, Knife Cutting, 2 Axis | | Cut Parameters Tab, Deburring, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters, Saw Cutting, 2½ Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 2½ Axis Re-Machining | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters tab, Adaptive Roughing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Clear Flats, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projection Pocketing, 3/4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Pocketing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 3D Offset Profiling, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis | | Cut Control tab, Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flats (Plateau) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Curve Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Between 2 Curves Machining, 3 Axis | | Reverse Post Parameters tab, Reverse Post Machining, 3 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Roughing tab, Facing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Extrusion, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, R-Level Roughing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, 4 Axis R-Level Finishing | | Cut Parameters tab, Parallel Finishing, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Projected Extrusion, 4 Axis | | Cut Parameters | | Cut Parameters Tab, Auto-Rough, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Curve Projection, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Flow Curve, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Between 2 Curves, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters, Drive Curve, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Surface Normal, 5 Axis | | Cut Parameters tab, Swarf, 5 Axis | | Global Parameters, 5 Axis Milling Operations |
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Tool
Animation
Simulating Holder Collisions
Tool Change
Example G-Code
First Tool Load Macro
Print Tool List
Tool Change Macro
Variables Used
Tool Change Point
Tool Comments
Tool Holders
Create/Edit
Tool Replacement dialog
Tool Tab
ToolAxis
ToolChange
Toolpath
Backplot
Colors
Diagnostics
Display
Display in Levels
Errors
Preferences
Toggle Display
Toggle On/Off
Viewer
Toolpath Editor
Fit Arcs to Toolpath
Global Edits
Instance Toolpath
Linearize Toolpath
Move Selection in Z
Optimization
Overview
Selection Edits
Tool Motion Flags
Transform Toolpath
Z Instance Toolpath
Toolpath Optimization
2½ Axis Chamfering
2½ Axis Deburring
2½ Axis Engraving
2½ Axis Face Top
2½ Axis Facing
2½ Axis Filleting
2½ Axis Hole Pocketing
2½ Axis Hole Profiling
2½ Axis Knife Cutting
2½ Axis Pocketing
2½ Axis Profiling
2½ Axis Re-Machining
2½ Axis Roughing
2½ Axis Saw Cutting
2½ Axis Slotting
2½ Axis Thread Milling
2½ Axis T-Slotting
2½ Axis V-Carve Roughing
2½ Axis V-Carving
3 Axis Adapting Roughing
3 Axis Clear Flats Machining
3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
3 Axis Reverse Post Machining
3 Axis Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Toolpath Viewer
Tools
Add Tool to Library
Animation
Compute Tool Holder Collisions
Create/Edit
Cut/Copy/Paste
Cutter Compensation
Edit
List Tools
List Used
Load Tool Library
Machining Objects Browser
Overview
Save Tool Library
Select Tools from Library
Sort
Tab
Unload Tool Library
Tools & Utilities
Explode Cabinet Design ...
Export to VCP
G-Code Editor/Analyzer ...
Menu Item
Post Processor Generator ...
Tools and Utilities
Export to VCP
Overview
Tools Tab
Edit/Create/Select Tool ...
K-Bases Tab
Preview Tool
ToolTips
Toggle On/Off
Top Facing, 2½ Axis
Cut Level Parameters
Trace Toolpath Simulation
Translation Limits
Troubleshooting Error Messages
Could not find valid data. Internal algorithm failure
Invalid Step over parameter!
Invalid tool definition
Invalid Z level setting! Please correct before proceeding
No Valid solution could be found
Object(s) used in Machining Operation(s)! Skipping them
Open loops found. Cannot proceed further!
Out of Sync
TrueShape Nesting
T-Slotting, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
T-Slotting, 2½ Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Control
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
TURN
Coordinate System
Default View
Features
How to Define Part Geometry
Key Concepts
Part Geometry Types
Post-Processing
Understanding
Welcome
Work-flow
Turn Finishing
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Finishing Parameters Tab
Global Parameters Tab
Overview
Tool Tab
Turn Roughing
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Global Parameters Tab
Overview
Roughing Options Tab
Tool Tab
Turning Operations
Follow Curve
Groove Finishing
Groove Roughing
Overview
Parting Off
Threading
Turn Finishing
Turn Roughing
Typical Scenario
- U -
Understanding
Understanding ART
units
Unsuppress
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Toolpaths (MOps)
Unsuppress (Operations)
User Defined Limit Height
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
User Interface
Append Text to Copy/Cloned MOp
Appent Increment # to Copy/Cloned MOp
Browsers
CAM Preferences
Docking Browsers
K-Bases tab
Machining Browser
Machining Browser (MOps)
Machining Objects (MObs) Browser
Machining Objects Browser
Main Menu
Menu Item
Overview
Preferences
Profile-NEST Browsers
Program tab
Ribbon Style
Right-Click Commands
Simulate tab
System Language
Toggle Tabs
Tools tab
TURN Browsers
Utilities
Explode Cabinet Design
Export to VCP
Post Process Generator
- V -
Valley Remachining, 3 Axis
Valley Re-Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Control
Cut Parameters
Overview
variable list dialog
Variables
V-Carve Finishing, 2½ Axis
V-Carve Roughing, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
V-Carve Roughing, 2½ Axis
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Overview
V-Carving, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
V-Carving, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Overview
Voxel Model (Simulation)
- W -
Welcome
Welcome to RhinoCAM
What is a Part
What is a Sheet?
What is Nesting?
Why are my Feed Rate values too High/Low?
Work Flow
Work Zero
Dialog
Example
Generate
Locate
Menu Item
Output Work Offset (G54)
Workflow
World Coordinate System (WCS)
Toggle On/Off
World CSYS Visibility
- Z -
Z Containment
Dialog Box for
Insert multiple step-down Z cuts
Specify Highest Z
Specify Lowest Z
Step-down Z Distance / % Tool Diameter
Step-down Z Distance / Distance
Step-down Z Distance / Number of Levels
Z Containment