Selection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor

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Selection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor

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These edits apply to the selected motions of the toolpath. The motions can be selected by selecting the rows of toolpath motions in the toolpath editor and the selections are highlighted on toolpath display.

 

tog_minusSelection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor
Selection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor

Selection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor
tog_minusToolpath Editor, Selection Edits Example
Toolpath Editor, Selection Edits Example

Toolpath Editor, Selection Edits Example
tog_minusSelect cuts by single pick or drag rectangle

Select cuts by single pick or drag rectangleClicking on this tool allows you to graphically select sections of toolpath for editing.
tog_minusSelect closed curves to select cuts inside it

Select closed curves to select cuts inside itAllows you to select a closed curve as region to eliminate cuts inside it.
tog_minusCut Selections

Cut SelectionsClicking on this button will remove all tool motions that are currently selected. It should be noted that in the case of tool motions that intersect with the selection regions the tool motions would be clipped against the selection regions and removed.
tog_minusIsolate Selections

Isolate SelectionsClicking on this button will remove all tool motions other than those currently selected. Tool motions that intersect with the selection regions will be clipped and isolated.
tog_minusMove Selection in Z

Move Selection in ZClicking on this button will bring up the Move Selection in Z dialog to move in Z all tool motions that are currently selected. As with the cut and isolate actions, tool motions that intersect with the selection regions will be clipped and moved in Z.
tog_minusConvert Selection to curve

Convert Selection to curveThe toolpath or a part of it can be selected using the selection commands. Then this command can be used to convert that toolpath into a Curve (region).
tog_minusUndo Toolpath Edits

Undo Toolpath EditsClicking on this performs an undo operation and restores the toolpath back to its original un-edited state.
tog_minusSave Toolpath Edits

Save Toolpath EditsSaves the edited toolpaths.