MILL Module > Editing Machining Operations > Toolpath Editor > Global Edits

Instance Toolpath, Toolpath Editor

Once a toolpath is generated, you can create multiple instances of the toolpath via this dialog. This can be useful in situations where you are manufacturing multiple instances of the same part.

Icon Displayed When Toolpath is Edited

When you edit an operation using any of the Toolpath Editor functions, the MOp folder icon displayed in the Machining Job will change, indicating that the operation has an edit applied to it. the icon is shown in the illustration below. This applies only to the PRO and/or PREM configurations.

Mop icon displayed when toolpath is edited

Dialog Box: Instance Toolpath in a Rectangular Array

You can specify multiple instances in the X and Y directions in two different ways.

Method = Spaced

Using the Spaced method, you specify the independent X Spacing and Y Spacing values between the toolpaths.

The spacing is then used and applied to the bounding box of the part geometry as shown in the picture on the dialog.

Enter the number of copies of the instanced toolpath using the # in X and # in Y values.

Method = Fitted

Using the Fitted method, you specify a rectangle in which the toolpaths will be fitted by using the X Length and Y Length values.

The bounding box of the part geometry is considered when computing the number of toolpaths that can be fitted in the specified space.

Order

The order of the instancing can also be specified by selecting either X First or Y First.

Instanced Toolpath Example