• MILL Module
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • In Practice
    • 2½ Axis
    • 2½ Axis Profiling
    • 2½ Axis Profiling
    • 3 Axis
    • 3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing
    • 3 Axis Between 2 Curves
    • 3 Axis Curve Machining
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
    • 3 Axis Pencil Tracing
    • 4 Axis Projection Machining
    • 5 Axis
    • 5-Axis 3+2 Auto-Roughing
    • 5 Axis Surface Normal Machining
    • a Technology Patent
    • Advanced 3 Axis Methods
    • Arc Feedrate Optimization
    • Arc Fitting
    • Automated Cabinet Layout
    • Bridges & Tabs in 5 Axis
    • Change a Curve's Start Point
    • Cloning Operations
    • Cut Start Point Controls
    • Cutter Compensation
    • Deburring
    • Drilling 400 Holes
    • Drill Sorting
    • Engraving 3D Grooves
    • Engraving Undercuts
    • Error-Open Loops Found
    • Fixtures
    • Fixtures per Setup
    • Flip Machining, Metal
    • Flip Machining, Wood
    • from a 2D Drawing
    • Hole Making
    • Identifying Start Points
    • Indexed 5 Axis
    • Indexed 5 Axis Horizontal Roughing
    • Indexed 5 Axis Profiling
    • Indexed 5 Axis Slotting
    • Machining Multiple Curves
    • Machining Region Sets
    • Multiple Setups
    • Nesting
    • Post-processing in 5 Axis
    • Posts for Drill Blocks
    • Pre-Defined Regions
    • Python Post in Practice
    • Reference Surfaces
    • The Regions Tab Commands
    • Toolpaths from a 2D Drawing
    • Threads in TURN
    • TriDexel Simulation
    • Understanding Curve Geometry
    • XY Instancing
  • Quick "How To"
    • Avoid Fixtures in 2 Axis
    • Add a Tool Change Point
    • Add more Materials
    • Add Tool Comments
    • Align the Stock & Part
    • Assign a Stock Material
    • Control the Cut Side & Start Point
    • Copy/Edit a Toolpath
    • Create a Setup Sheet
    • Create a Tool
    • Create a Work Zero
    • Define a Box Stock
    • Define a Machine Tool
    • Define the Post-Processor
    • Define Toolpath Properties
    • Edit Toolpaths Associatively
    • Enable Cutter Compensation
    • Enable Inverse Time Feedrate in 4 Axis
    • Estimate Machining Time
    • Find Tool Related Preferences
    • Generate a Toolpath
    • Load a Tool Library
    • Load a Tool Library Automatically
    • Load the Default Tool Library
    • Orient a Part for Machining
    • Post G-Code
    • Print a Tool List
    • Save a Knowledge Base
    • Save a Tool Library
    • Save Defaults
    • Set Preferences at Start Up
    • Setup a Part
    • Simulate a Toolpath
    • Suppress a Toolpath
    • Use these help topics
    • Why are my Feed Rate values too High/Low?
  • Welcome
    • Overview
    • Configurations
    • Understanding
    • Work flow
    • Post-Processing
  • User Interface
    • VisualCAM Menu Item
    • MILL Browsers
    • Machining Browser
      • Browser Toggle Tabs
      • Program Tab
      • Simulate Tab
    • Machining Objects (Mobs) Browser
      • Tools Tab
      • Regions Tab
      • Features Tab
      • K-Bases Tab
    • Right-Click Commands
    • Docking Browsers
    • CAM Preferences 
      • Geometry
      • Features
      • Stock
      • Cutting Tools
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Machining
        • Multi-threading Manager
      • Output Control
      • Toolpath
      • Simulation
      • User Interface
      • Post Processor
      • Licensing
  • Overview of Machining Methods
    • 2½ Axis Operations
      • Control Matrix
      • Face Top
      • Roughing
      • Facing
      • Pocketing
      • Profiling
      • V-Carve Roughing
      • V-Carve Finishing
      • Engraving
      • Chamfering
      • Filleting
      • Hole Pocketing
      • Hole Profiling
      • Thread Milling
      • T-Slotting
      • Knife Cutting
      • Deburring
      • Saw Cutting
      • Re-Machining
    • 3 Axis Operations
      • Control Matrix
      • Horizontal Roughing
      • Parallel Finishing 
      • Horizontal Finishing 
      • Radial Machining
      • Spiral Machining
    • 3 Axis Advanced Operations
      • Control Matrix
      • Adaptive Roughing
      • Plunge Roughing
      • Horizontal Re-Roughing
      • Plunge Re-Roughing
      • Clear Flats Machining
      • Projection Pocketing
      • 3D Offset Pocketing
      • 3D Offset Profiling
      • Pencil Tracing
      • Valley Re machining
      • Flats (Plateau) Machining
      • Steeps (Parallel Hill) Machining
      • Steeps Z (Horizontal Hill) Finishing
      • Curve Machining
      • Between 2 Curves Machining
      • Reverse Post Milling
    • 4 Axis Operations
      • Control Matrix
      • Rotate Table
      • Rotary Instance
      • 4 Axis Create Round
      • 4 Axis Facing
      • 4 Axis Pocketing
      • 4 Axis Profiling
      • 4 Axis Extrusion
      • 4 Axis R-Level Roughing
      • 4 Axis R-Level Finishing
      • 4 Axis Parallel Finishing 
      • 4 Axis Projection Pocketing
      • 4 Axis Projection Extrusion
      • 4 Axis Engraving 
      • 4 Axis Drive Surface
    • Drilling (Hole Making) Operations
      • Control Matrix
      • Drilling 
      • Tapping
      • Boring
      • Reverse Boring
    • 4 Axis Hole Making 
      • Control Matrix
      • Drilling 
      • Tapping
      • Boring
      • Reverse Boring
    • 5 Axis Overview
      • Control Matrix
      • Indexed 5 Axis Machining Operations
      • Using Set CSYS Setup for Orientation
      • Simultaneous 5 Axis Machining Operations
      • 5 Axis Auto-Rough
      • 5 Axis Curve Projection
      • 5 Axis Flow Curve
      • 5 Axis Between 2 Curves
      • 5 Axis Drive Curve
      • 5 Axis Surface Normal
      • 5 Axis Swarf Machining
  • Creating Machining Operations
    • In Practice
      • Arc Fitting
      • Cutter Compensation
      • Flip Machining, Wood
      • Flip Machining, Metal
      • Change Cut Start Point
      • Methods for Molds
    • Machine
      • Manual Definition
      • Load From File
    • Geometry
      • Part Geometry
      • Stock Geometry
        • Box Stock 
        • Part Box Stock
        • Cylinder Stock 
        • Part Cylinder Stock
        • Part Offset Stock
        • Extrude Stock
        • Stock from Selection
        • Export Stock as STL
        • Delete Stock
        • Remove Simulations
      • Fixture Geometry
    • Setup
      • Orient Part
      • CSYS Setup
      • Rotate Table Setup
    • Align Stock
    • Set World CS
    • Material
    • Work Zero
    • Control Geometry
      • Selecting Regions in Machining Operations 
        • Select Part/Containment Regions 
        • Selecting Surface Boundaries
        • Select Flat Area Features
        • Avoid Regions
        • Start Points
        • Select Pre-Defined Regions
        • Select Features for Machining Operations
      • Predefined Machining Regions
        • Create Machining Region Set
        • Select Curve
        • Select Surface Edge Areas 
        • Flat Areas Selection Filter 
        • Select Flat Areas 
        • Select Start Point 
        • Reverse Cut Direction
        • Automatic Bridge Points on Selections 
        • Manual Bridge Points on Selections
        • Delete All Bridge Points in Selections 
        • Edit Bridge Point in Selections 
        • Clone Machining Region
        • Editing Predefined Regions
      • Machining Region Methods, 3 Axis
        • Flat Area Regions
        • Silhouette Regions
        • Valley Regions
        • Check Regions
        • Collision Regions
    • Cutting Tools
      • Create Edit Tools
      • Feeds & Speeds
        • Feeds & Speeds Calculator
      • Create Edit Tool Holders
      • Adjust Register 
      • Cutcom Register 
      • Axial Offset
      • Coolant 
      • Comments 
      • Save Tool Library
      • Load Tool Library
      • Add Tool to Library
      • Unload Tool Library
      • Select Tools from Library
      • List Tools
      • User Defined Tools 
      • Compute Tool & Part Collisions
      • Cutter Compensation
    • Feeds and Speeds
      • Load from File
    • Clearance Plane
    • High Speed Machining
    • Features
      • Features Tab
      • Automatic Feature Detection (AFD)
      • Interactive Feature Detection (IFD)
      • Automatic Feature Machining (AFM)
      • Interactive Feature Machining (IFM)
      • Set Filters for Feature Detection
      • List Features
      • Knowledge Base for Milling Features
      • Knowledge Base for Hole Features
        • Hole Features Recognized
        • Select from Matching Knowledge Bases
        • Hole Feature Cross-Section Rules
    • Knowledge Base
      • Create Knowledge Base (KB)
      • Load KB
      • Set KB Geometry Selection Rules
      • Set KB Stock Definition Rules
      • Apply Knowledge Base
      • in Practice
    • Create Miscellaneous Operations
      • Mop Set 
      • Machine Control
      • Fixture Offsets
      • XY Instance
        • in Practice
    • Tools and Utilities
      • Save as Defaults
      • Post Process Generator ...
      • Explode Cabinet Design ...
        • In Practice
    • Troubleshooting Error Messages
  • Creating 2½ Axis Operations
    • 2½ Axis Control Matrix
    • in Practice
      • from a 2D Drawing
      • a Technology Patent
    • 2½ Axis Top Facing
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Roughing
      • Toolpath Optimization
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Engage/Retract
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Facing
      • Control Geometry
      • Roughing
      • Cut Levels 
      • Cut Levels, Features
      • Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Pocketing Entry/Exit
      • Sorting
      • Cut Levels 
      • Cut Levels, Features
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • About High Speed Pocketing
      • Toolpath Optimization
      • Differences between Facing and Pocket Machining 
    • 2½ Axis Profiling 
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels 
      • Cut Levels, Features
      • Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Cornering Parameters
      • Sorting
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Feedrate Optimization
      • Change Cut Start Point
    • 2½ Axis V-Carve Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Pocketing Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis V-Carving
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Sorting
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Engraving
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Sorting
      • Toolpath Optimization
      • Single-Stroke Font
      • Engraving in Practice, 3D Grooves
      • Engraving in Practice, Under-Cuts
    • 2½ Axis Slotting
      • Control Geometry
      • Slot Parameters
      • Pocketing Entry/Exit
      • Sorting
      • Cut Levels
      • Cut Levels, Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Chamfering
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Filleting
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Hole Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Sorting
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Hole Profiling
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Sorting
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Thread Milling
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis T-Slotting
      • Control Geometry
        • for T-Slotting
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Control
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Knife Cutting
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Deburring
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 2½ Axis Saw Cutting
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Cut Parameters
      • Clearance Plane
      • Entry/Exit
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • Re-Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
  • Creating 2½ Axis Hole Making
    • Drill Control Matrix
    • In Practice
      • Drilling 400 Holes!
      • a Technology Patent
    • 2½ Axis Drill
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
    • 2½ Axis Tap
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Tapping Feedrates
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
    • 2½ Axis Bore
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
    • 2½ Axis Reverse Bore
      • Hole Features
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Sorting
  • Creating 3 Axis Operations
    • 3 Axis Control Matrix
    • In Practice
      • a Technology Patent
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Cut Levels
      • Engage/Retract
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
      • In Practice
        • Avoid Ball End Mills
    • 3 Axis Parallel Finishing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Z Containment
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Sorting
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Finishing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Optimized Machining
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 3 Axis Spiral Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Z Containment
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Entry/Exit
    • 3 Axis Radial Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Z Containment
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Entry/Exit
  • Creating 3 Axis Advanced Operations
    • 3 Axis Adv Control Matrix
    • 3 Axis Adaptive Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Engage/Retract
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 3 Axis Plunge Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Engage/Retract
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Horizontal Re-Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels 
      • Engage/Retract 
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 3 Axis Plunge Re-Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Engage/Retract
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Clear Flats Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Z Containment
      • Engage/Retract 
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 3 Axis Projection Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Z Containment
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Sorting
    • 3 Axis 3D Offset Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis 3D Offset Profiling
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Pencil Tracing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Advanced Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Valley Re-Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Control 
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Flats Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Steeps Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Z Containment
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Steeps Z Finishing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
    • 3 Axis Curve Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Between 2 Curves
      • Control Geometry
        • Restrictions
      • Cut Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
    • 3 Axis Reverse Post
      • Reverse Post Parameters 
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath Optimization
  • Creating 4 Axis Operations
    • 4 Axis Control Matrix
    • 4 Axis Options
      • Rotation Center Warning
    • Rotate Table
    • Inverse Time Feed Rate
    • Rotary Instance Operation
    • 4 Axis Round
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
    • 4 Axis Facing
      • Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Levels
      • Facing Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Pocketing Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Profiling
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Extrusion
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis R-Level Roughing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Engage/Retract 
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis R-Level Finishing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Parallel Finishing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Step Down Control
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Projection Pocketing
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Step Down Control
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Projection Extrusion
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Engraving
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • 4 Axis Drive Surface
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
    • 4 Axis Hole Making
      • Control Matrix
      • 4 Axis Drilling
        • Holes Features
        • Tool
        • Feeds & Speeds
        • Clearance
        • Cut Parameters
        • Sorting
      • 4 Axis Tapping
        • Holes Features
        • Tool
        • Feeds & Speeds
        • Clearance
        • Cut Parameters
        • Sorting
      • 4 Axis Boring
        • Holes Features
        • Tool
        • Feeds & Speeds
        • Clearance
        • Cut Parameters
        • Sorting
      • 4 Axis Reverse Boring
        • Holes Features
        • Tool
        • Feeds& Speeds
        • Clearance
        • Cut Parameters
        • Sorting
  • Creating 5 Axis Operations
    • 5 Axis Control Matrix
    • In Practice
      • Control Geometry in 5 Axis
      • Controlling Spindle Transfers
      • Post-processing in 5 Axis
      • Bridges & Tabs in 5 Axis
      • Example Index 5 Axis
      • Example 5 Axis
      • Example, True 5 Axis
    • 5 Axis Auto-Rough
      • Axis Control
      • Control Geometry
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Engage/Retract
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance Plane
      • Toolpath-Optimization
    • 5 Axis Curve Projection
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Flow Curve
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Between 2 Curves
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Drive Curve
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Surface Normal
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Cut Levels
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Swarf Machining
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Gouge Check
    • 5 Axis Drilling
      • Control Geometry
      • Tool
      • Feeds Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cutting Parameters
      • Gouge Check
      • Sorting
  • Editing Machining Operations
    • Editing Operations Associatively
    • Toolpath Viewer
    • Toolpath Editor
      • Backplot
      • Global Edits
        • Transform Toolpath
        • Instance Toolpath
        • Z Instance Toolpath
        • Fit Arcs to Toolpath
        • Linearized Toolpath
        • Feedrate Optimization
      • Selection Edits
        • Move Selection in Z
      • Diagnostics
    • Recalculate Angles
    • Copy & Paste Operations
    • Clone Operation
      • Cloning in Practice
    • Delete Operations
    • Rename Operations
    • Suppress Operations
    • Delete Dirty Mops
    • Suppress Dirty Mops
    • Unsuppress Dirty Mops
    • Machining Operations Information
    • Shop Documentation
    • Machining Operation Properties
  • Simulating Machining Operations
    • Tool Animation 
    • Cut Material Simulation 
      • Advanced Simulation Engine 
    • Material Texture in Simulation
    • Machine Tool Simulation
    • Part/Stock Compare
    • Remove Simulations
  • Post Processing Machining Operations 
    • Set Post Options 
    • In Practice
      • a Programmable Post
  • Archiving Machining Operations 
  • Find More Resources
• TURN Module (AMS)
  • Welcome to TURN
    • Features of the TURN module 
    • Understanding the TURN Module
    • Programming Work-flow
    • Post-Processing
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • In Practice
    • Threads in TURN
    • Cloning Operations
    • Cutter Compensation
  • Key Concepts
    • Turning Coordinate System
    • TURN Module Default View
    • Part Geometry
      • Orient Part Geometry
      • How to Define Part Geometry
  • User Interface
    • VisualCAM Menu Item
    • TURN Browsers
    • Machining Browser (Mops)
      • Browser Toggle Tabs
      • Program tab
      • Simulate tab 
    • Machining Objects (Mobs) Browser
      • Tools tab
      • K-Bases tab
    • Right-Click Commands
    • Docking Browsers
    • CAM Preferences 
      • Geometry
      • Stock
      • Cutting Tools
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Machining
      • Toolpath
      • Simulation
      • User Interface
      • Post Processor
      • Licensing
  • Overview of Machining Methods
    • Turning Operations
      • Roughing
      • Finishing
      • Groove Roughing
      • Groove Finishing
      • Follow Curve
      • Threading
      • Parting Off
    • Drilling (Hole Making) Operations
  • Creating Machining Operations
    • Lathe
      • Coordinate System
      • Machine Setup
    • Geometry
      • Part Geometry
        • Part Geometry Types
        • Orient Part
      • Stock Geometry
        • Cylinder Stock 
        • Part Cylinder Stock
        • Offset Stock
        • Revolve Stock
        • Stock from Selection
        • Export Stock as STL
        • Delete Stock
        • Remove Simulations
    • Setup
    • Align Part and Stock Models
    • Material
    • Work Zero
    • Machining Features
      • Avoid Sections
    • Tool
      • Create/Select Tools
      • Load Tool Library
      • Add Tool to Library
      • Select Tools from Library
      • Save Tool Library
      • List Tools
      • Cutter Compensation
    • Feeds & Speeds
      • Load from File
    • Clearance Plane
    • Knowledge Base
      • Create Knowledge Base
      • Load Knowledge Base
      • Apply a Knowledge Base
    • Create Miscellaneous Operations
      • Mop Set
      • Machine Control
    • Tools and Utilities
      • Save As Defaults
      • Post Process Generator ...
  • Creating Turning Operations
    • Roughing
      • Global Parameters
      • Turn Roughing Options
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • Finishing
      • Global Parameters
      • Finishing Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • Groove Roughing
      • Global Parameters
      • Roughing Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • Groove Finishing
      • Global Parameters
      • Finishing Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • Follow Curve
      • Global Parameters
      • Drive Curve Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
    • Threading
      • Thread Parameters
      • Thread Cut Parameters
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Threading in Practice
    • Parting Off
      • Part Off Parameters
      • Entry/Exit
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
  • Creating Hole Making Operations
    • Drilling
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
    • Tapping
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
    • Boring
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
    • Reverse Boring
      • Tool
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Clearance
      • Cut Parameters
  • Editing Machining Operations
    • Editing Operations Associatively
    • Toolpath Viewer
    • Copy & Paste Operations
    • Clone Operation
    • Delete Operations
    • Rename Operations
    • Suppress Operations
    • Delete Dirty Mops
    • Suppress Dirty Mops
    • Unsuppress Dirty Mops
    • Machining Information
    • Shop Documentation
    • Machining Operation Properties
  • Simulating Machining Operations
    • Tool Animation 
    • Cut Material Simulation 
    • Material Texture in Simulation
    • Part/Stock Compare
  • Post Processing Machining Operations 
    • Use Legacy Post
    • Use Programmable Post
  • Archiving Machining Operations 
  • Find More Resources
• Profile-NEST Module (AMS)
  • Welcome
    • Overview
    • Understanding
    • Work flow
    • Post-Processing
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • User Interface
    • The Main Menu
    • Profile-NEST Browsers
    • Machining Browser
      • Toggle Browser Tabs
      • Nest Tab
      • Simulate Tab
    • Machining Objects Browser
      • Tools Tab
    • Right-Click Commands
    • Docking Browsers
    • CAM Preferences
      • Geometry
      • Stock
      • Cutting Tools
      • Feeds & Speeds
      • Machining
        • Multi-threading Manager
      • Output Control
      • Toolpath
      • Simulation
      • User Interface
      • Post Processor
      • License
  • Machining Methods
    • 2 Axis Profiling
  • Create Machining Operations
    • Machine Tool Setup
      • Manual Definition
    • Profile-NEST Geometry
      • Part Geometry
      • Stock Geometry
        • Box Stock
        • Part Box Stock
        • Delete Stock
        • Remove Simulations
    • Operations to Nest (Setup)
    • Align Stock
    • Set World CS
    • Material
    • Work Zero
    • Machining Regions
      • Selecting Curve/Edge Regions
      • Selecting Flat Area Regions
      • Selecting Avoid Regions
      • Editing Regions
    • Cutting Tools
      • Create/Select Tools
        • Adjust Register
        • Cutcom Register
        • Axial Offset
        • Coolant
        • Comments
        • Create/Select Holders
      • Load Tool Library
      • Unload Tool Library
      • Add Tool Library
      • Select Tool from Library
      • Save Tool Library
      • List Tools
      • User Defined Tools 
      • Cutter Compensation
      • Feeds & Speeds Calculator
    • Feeds and Speeds
      • Load from File
    • Clearance Plane
    • Tools and Utilities
      • Shop Docs
      • Toolpath Viewer
      • Get Information
      • Save as Defaults
      • Post Process Generator ...
      • Explode Cabinet Design ...
    • Error Messages
  • Create Nested Sheets
    • Type of Nesting
    • Nesting Parameters
    • Add Sheets to Nest
    • Nesting Report
  • 2 Axis Profiling
    • Control Geometry
    • Cut Parameters
    • Cut levels
    • Entry/Exit
    • Advanced Cut Parameters
    • Cornering Parameters
    • Sorting
    • Tool Tab
    • Feeds & Speeds
    • Clearance Plane
    • Toolpath Feedrate Optimization
    • Nesting Parameters
  • Edit Operations
    • Edit Associatively
    • Toolpath Viewer
    • Toolpath Editor
      • Backplot Toolpath
      • Global Edits
        • Transform
        • Instance
        • Z Instance
        • Fit Arcs to
        • Linearized
        • Feedrate Optimization
      • Selection Edits
        • Move Selection in Z
      • Diagnostics
    • Copy/Paste
    • Clone
    • Delete
    • Rename
    • Suppress
    • Delete Dirty Mops
    • Suppress Dirty Mops
    • Unsuppress Dirty Mops
    • Information
    • Edit Properties
  • Simulate
    • Tool Animation
    • Cut Material
      • Advanced Engine
    • Material Texture
  • Post-Process
    • Set Post Options 
    • Use Legacy Post
    • Use Programmable Post
    • Post Processor Preferences
  • Archive
  • Find More Resources
• Post Editor
  • Welcome
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • In Practice
    • Good Things to Know
    • Python Post in Practice
    • Posts for Drill Blocks
  • Use Legacy Post
    • Dialogs
      • Post Processor File Browser
      • PPG Editor
      • Variable List Dialog
    • PPG Editor
      • General
      • StartEnd
      • Tool Change
      • Setup
      • Spindle
      • Feed Rate
      • Motion
      • Circle
      • Helical/Spiral
      • Multi Axis Motion
      • Cutter Compensation
      • Cut Motion Start/End
      • Cycles
      • Miscellaneous
      • Variables
        • Introduction
        • PPG > Feed Rate
        • PPG > General
        • PPG > Helical/Spiral
        • PPG > Misc
        • PPG > Motion
        • PPG > Multi Axis Motion
        • PPG > Setup
        • PPG > Spindle
        • PPG > Start/End
        • PPG > Tool Change
        • PPG > Variables
        • PPG Variables & Macros
    • Macros
      • Macros
      • How to edit Macros
  • Use Programmable Post
    • In Practice
      • Posts for Drill Blocks
      • Python Post in Practice
  • Find More Resources
  • Good Things to Know
• NEST Module (AMS)
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • In Practice
    • NEST in Practice
  • VisualCAM-NEST
    • What are Sheets and Parts?
    • What are the Nesting Types?
  • Preparing Sheets & Parts for Nesting
  • How to use Nesting
  • Getting Started with the Nesting Browser
  • Nesting Browser Work Flow
    • Nest Toolbar
    • Select Type of Nesting
    • Select Sheet(s) to Nest Parts in
    • Select Part(s) to Nest
    • Choose Nesting Parameters
    • Preview Nest
      • Nesting Report
    • Commit Nest
  • Cloning of Predefined Regions
  • NEST Preferences
  • More Resources
  • Nesting in Practice
  • Nesting & KBs in Practice
• ART Module (AMS)
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • Welcome
    • Overview of ART
    • Features of ART
    • Understanding ART
    • Typical Scenario
    • Work-flow
  • User Interface
    • ART Menu Bar Item
    • ART Browser
      • Relief Operations tab
      • Raster to Vector tab
      • Docking the ART Browser
    • ART Online Help
  • Overview of Operation Types
    • Create 3D Relief
    • Create Puffed Volume
    • Sweep Volume Generation
    • Create Curves from Image
  • Creating Relief Operations
    • Project Setup
    • Align Native Geometry Inside Project Setup
    • Move to Origin
    • Convert Native Geometry
    • Create 3D Relief from Image
    • Create Puffed Volume
    • Create Sweep Volume
      • Relief Curves
    • Operation Types
    • Load Shape Library
      • Shape Editor
    • Import ART 1.0 File
    • Export Meshes to CAD
    • ART Options
  • Creating Raster to Vector Operations
    • Create Curves from Image
  • Editing Relief Operations
    • Editing Operations Associatively
    • Regenerating Relief Operation
    • Archiving Relief Operations
      • Operation Suppression
  • Find More Resources
• VisualCAD
  • Welcome to VisualCAD!
    • Features Overview
    • Screen Layout
    • Quick Access Toolbar
    • Default Shortcut Keys
    • Options
      • System
      • Display
      • Color
      • Grid
      • Lighting
      • Dimension
      • Tolerance and Units
    • View Toolbar
      • 3D Mouse
    • Customize VisualCAD
      • Customize Quick Access Toolbar
      • Minimize Ribbon Bar
      • Preset <Alt> Accelerator Keys
      • Customize Dialog
      • Customize the Keyboard
      • Styles Menu
  • Quick Start
  • Resource Guide
  • VisualCAD Menu
    • New
    • Open ...
    • Browse ...
    • Import ...
    • Save
    • Save As ...
    • Save As Template
    • Export ...
    • Print Menu
      • Print
      • Print Preview ...
      • Print Setup ...
    • Options
      • System
      • Display
      • Color
      • Grid
      • Lighting
      • Dimension
      • Tol. & Units
    • Help & Info Menu
      • Help Topics ...
      • Check for Updates ...
      • Go To Website
      • About VisualCAD
    • Exit
  • The Ribbon Bar
    • Home
      • File
        • New
        • Open ...
        • Browse ...
        • Import ...
        • Save
        • Save As ...
        • Save As Template
        • Export ...
        • Export Selected
        • Print Preview
        • Print ...
      • Plugins
        • Application Plug-ins ...
        • Translator Plug-ins ...
      • Options
        • System
        • Display
        • Color
        • Grid
        • Lighting
        • Dimension
        • Tol. & Units
    • Display
      • View Modify
        • Dynamic Pan View
        • Dynamic Rotate View
        • Dynamic Zoom
        • Fit View
        • Zoom Out
        • Zoom In
        • Zoom Box
      • Orient
        • Top View
        • Bottom View
        • Front View
        • Back View
        • Left View
        • Right View
        • Iso View 1-4
      • Modes
        • Perspective / Parallel
        • Toggle Shading + Edges
        • Shaded Display
        • Wireframe Display
        • Hidden Line Display
        • Ghosted Display
      • Visibility
        • Hide/Show Grid
        • Hide/Show WCS
      • Viewport
        • Viewport Layouts
          • Viewport Menu
        • Split Viewport
        • Delete Viewport
        • Rename Viewport
        • Save Viewport
        • Load Viewport
    • Modeling Aids
      • Clipboard
        • Cut Selection
        • Copy Selection
        • Paste Selection
      • Selections
        • Select Menu
          • Select Points
          • Select Lines/Polylines
          • Select Arcs/Circles
          • Select Arcs/Circles ...
          • Select Nurbs Curves
          • Select Polycurves
          • Select Point Clouds
          • Select Shells
          • Select Meshes
          • Select Dimensions
          • Select Open Curves
        • Select All
        • Select None
        • Invert Selections
        • Select Previous
        • Select Last
        • Select Duplicated
        • Select by Name
        • Select By Color
        • Select By Type ...
        • Select By Layer ...
        • Selection Mask ...
        • Other Selection Techniques
          • Select Chain
          • Highlights
          • Multi-Selections
          • from Solid
      • Commands
        • Undo
        • Redo
        • Undo Multiple
        • Redo Multiple
        • Command Recall
        • Continuous Command Recall
      • Objects
        • Lock Selection
        • Unlock All
        • Hide Selection
        • Hide Non-Selected
        • Show All
      • C-Plane
        • Set to View
        • Set to Top View
        • Set to Bottom View
        • Set to Front View
        • Set to Back View
        • Set to Left View
        • Set to Right View
        • Set Origin
        • Set Elevation
        • Rotate
        • Set by 3 Pts
        • C-Plane to 3D Face
        • C-Plane to Planar Curve
        • Set by X Axis
        • Set to WCS
        • Save ...
        • Load ...
      • Background Image
        • Place Image
        • Move Image
        • Scale Image
        • Toggle Image On/Off
        • Gray Scale Image
        • Image Transparency
        • Delete Image
    • Curve Modeling
      • Curves
        • Point
        • Point, Mid
        • Point, Center
        • Point, Grid
        • Point, Polar Grid
        • Point, On Curve
        • Line
        • Rectangle, 2 Points
        • Rectangle, Center
        • Rectangle, 2 Points 2
        • Rectangle, 3 Points
        • Rectangle, Vertical
        • Polyline
        • Rounded Rectangle
        • Line at Angle
        • Line, from Mid-Point
        • Line, Normal to
        • Line, Normal to 2
        • Line, Normal & Tangent
        • Line, Tangent to
        • Line, Tangent to 2
        • Circle, Center, On Pt
        • Circle, Start, Diameter Pt
        • Circle, 3 Pts
        • Circle, Tangent to 3
        • Arc, Center, Start, Angle Pts
        • Arc, 3 Pts
        • Arc, Start, End, On
        • Ellipse, Center, Diameter, End Pt.
        • Ellipse, Diameter, End Pt.
        • Ellipse, Foci
        • Nurbs Curve
        • Text Curves
        • Text on Curve
        • Curve, Spiral
        • Curve, Helix
        • Curve, Flat Area
        • Curve, All Flat Areas
        • Silhouette Curves
        • Curve, Surface Boundary
        • Curve, Bounding Rect.
        • Section Curves
        • Extract Curve
      • Edit Curves
        • Fillet
        • Offset
        • Trim
        • Extend
        • Merge
        • Change Start
        • Boolean
        • Split by Curve
        • Close Curve
        • Chamfer
        • Extend by Dist
        • Reverse
        • Auto Fillet
        • Arc Fit
        • Smooth
        • Project to CPlane
        • Chain
        • Split
        • Break
        • Explode
        • Reduce
        • Wrap
    • Surface Modeling
      • Surfaces
        • Rectangular Plane
        • Plane from Curves
        • Surface by 4
        • Surface by 2
        • Surface of Extrusion
        • Surface of Revolution
        • Bi-linear Surface from 4 Points
        • Parting Plane
      • Edit Surfaces
        • Trim
        • Delete Holes
        • Project Curves
        • Reverse Normals
        • Wrap
    • Solid Modeling
      • Solid Modeling
        • Solid Box
        • Solid Sphere
        • Solid Cylinder
        • Solid Cone
        • Solid Torus
        • Solid Extrusion
        • Solid Revolve
        • Solid Rectangular Tube
        • Solid Circular Tube
        • Solid Bounding Box
      • Edit Solids
        • Unify Normals
        • Explode
        • Stitch
    • Mesh Modeling
      • Meshes
        • Box
        • Sphere
        • Cylinder
        • Cone
        • Torus
        • Rectangular Tube
        • Circular Tube
        • Extrude
        • Revolve
        • Bounding Box
      • Edit Meshes
        • Unite
        • Subtract
        • Intersect
    • Dimensions
      • Linear Dimensions
        • Horizontal Dimension
        • Vertical Dimension
        • Oblique Dimension
      • Radial Dimensions
        • Arc/Circle Diameter
        • Arc/Circle Radius
        • 3 Pt Circle Dia
        • 3 Pt Circle Rad
        • 3 Pt Arc Diameter
        • 3 Pt Arc Radius
      • Angular Dimensions
        • Angle
        • 3 Pt Angle
      • Annotations
        • Leader Line
        • Annotation
        • Dot Annotation
    • Analyze
      • Measure
        • Vertex
        • Distance
        • 3 Vertex Diameter
        • Arc Diameter
        • Angle
      • Analyze
        • Part Info.
        • Bounding Box
        • Part Center
        • Show Surface Normals
    • Transform
      • Move by Mouse
      • Rotate 2D
      • Rotate 3D
      • Scale
      • Rectangular Scale
      • Move ...
      • Rotate ...
      • Part Orient ...
      • Orient by 3 Pts
      • Scale ...
      • Mirror ...
      • Array ...
      • Polar Array ...
      • Along Path ...
      • Graphical Manipulator
    • Print Preview
  • Status Toolbar
    • Coordinate input
    • Current Position
    • Part Units
    • Object Snap Control
      • Grid Snap
      • Ortho Snap
      • Origin Point Snap
      • End Point Snap
      • Near Point Snap
      • Mid Point Snap
      • Center Point Snap
      • Quad Point Snap
      • Intersection Point Snap
      • Vertex Point Snap
      • Project to C-Plane Snap
    • Visual Aids
    • Properties ...
      • Edit Mode
    • Layer Manager
      • Layer Visibility
      • Lock Layer
      • New Layer
      • Delete Layer
      • Duplicate Layer
      • Duplicate Layer and Objects
      • Reorder Layers
    • Background Properties
  • Exercises
    • #1: VisualCAD Preferences
      • Accessing the Online Help
      • Set the Display Style
      • Set the Units to Inches
      • Set Systems Options
      • Set to Quad Viewports
      • The Quick Access Toolbar
      • Viewing the Command Prompts
      • The Status Bar
    • #2: 2D Drawing & Dimensioning
      • Create Layers
      • Curve Drawing
      • Using Visual Aids
      • More Drawing Tools
      • Dimensioning
    • #3: Model a Spanner Plate
      • Set to the Top View
      • Create Reference Points
      • Create Inner Cutouts
      • Trim Curves
      • Offset, Extend & Trim Curves
      • Fillet Curves
      • Mirror Curves
      • Merge Curves
      • Extrude Curves
    • #4: Model a Base Plate
      • Draw the Base Plate Profile
      • Extrude the Base Plate
      • Model the Tube
      • Create a New Layer
      • Edit Geometry Properties
    • #5: Model a Mold Insert
      • Extrude the Body
      • Extrude the Flange
      • Extrude the Upper Pocket
      • Extrude the Lower Pocket
      • Revolve the Center Bosses
      • Extrude the Connection Bar
      • Extrude the Connection Wall
      • Extrude Ejector Pin Holes
      • Change Geometry Layer
      • Create Section Curves
    • #6: Model a Connector Block
      • Model the Body
      • Model the Front Access
      • Model the Top Access
      • Model the Mounting Holes
      • Modify the Top Access
      • Create Section Curves
    • #7: Model a Daisy Decor
      • Create new Layers
      • Model & Scale the Body
      • Model & Scale the Pedal
      • Ghosted Display Mode
      • Polar Array the Pedal
      • Additional Spheres
      • Create & Trim Section Curves
      • Create Offset Curves
      • Create the Stock Boundary
    • #8: Using Construction Planes
      • Orient the C-Plane
      • Text on a Part Face
      • Other C-Plane Commands
      • Orient the Part
  • Find More Resources
• VisualCAM FAQs
  • Licensing
    • My License Dialog says my License is in use on another Machine!
    • The License Dialog says my License Code is Invalid!
    • How do I distribute distribute Product installs across a network?
  • Post-Processing
    • How to: Fix 4 Axis Mirror Output
    • How to: Output Feedrate for Tap Cycles
    • How to: Post G-Code
    • How to: Define the Post-Processor
    • How to: Inverse Time Feedrate in 4 Axis?
    • How to: Add a Tool Change Point
    • How to: Install a Customized Post?
    • Weeke-Homag-Woodwop machines g-code output
    • My CNC Controller Does Not support Drill Cycles, What Can I do?
    • Why is my Save Post dialog not displaying? 
    • Why is my Current Post-processor list Empty?
    • My Post is Missing!  It is not in the Current Post-Processor List!
    • I lost my custom post from my previous product version!
    • Post Development Requirements
    • How to: Locate & send you my Post Definition File?
  • System Performance
    • How to: Reset VisualCAD/CAM Settings?
    • How to: Speed Up Cut Material Simulations
    • How to: Show Hidden Files & Folders (i.e., ProgramData Folder)
    • How to: Update my Graphics Card Drivers
    • How to: Escape from the Multi-Threading Manager
    • My System is Slowing Down, What Can I Do?
    • Adjustments Specific to 4K Displays
    • Display Issues Related to Windows 7
  • System Errors
    • Spell checker error aff file not found
    • I'm Getting Geometry-Related Errors, What can I do?
    • My *.csv Tool Library is Corrupted Showing Tools Incorrectly
  • General Training
    • How to: Get Machining Information
    • How to: Suppress a Toolpath
    • How to: Simulate a Toolpath
    • How To: Setup a Part
    • How to: Save Defaults
    • How To: Save a Tool Library
    • How to: Save a Knowledge Base
    • How To: Load the Default Tool Library
    • How To: Load a Tool Library Automatically
    • How To: Load a Tool Library Manually
    • How to: Generate a Toolpath
    • How to: Tool Related Preferences
    • How to: Machining Time, Estimate
    • How to: Toolpath Properties
    • How to: Define a Machine Tool
    • How to: Define a Box Stock
    • How to: Print a Tool List
    • How to: Create a Work Zero
    • How To: Create a Tool
    • How to: Copy/Edit a Toolpath
    • How to: Assign a Stock Material
    • How to: Align the Stock & Part
    • How to: Add more Materials
    • How to: Create a Setup Sheet
    • How to: Orient a Part for Machining?
    • How to: Edit Toolpaths Associatively?
    • How to: migrate AlibreCAM files to VisualCAD/CAM?
    • How to: Reduce Feed Rate at Sharp Corners
    • How to: add Tool Comments?
    • How to: Change the Start Point
    • How to: Custom Tools
    • How to: Get CAMJam Materials
    • How to: Single Stroke Font
    • How to: Quick Start
    • How to: 5 Axis Machining of Meshes
    • How to: Use Cutter Compensation
    • How to: Draw in VisualCAD
    • How to: Understand Simulation Models
    • How to: Implement Arc Fitting
    • How to: Understand Hole Pocketing Output
    • How to: Understand Tool Geometry
    • How to: Save Tool library with Feeds & Speeds
    • My CNC Controller Shows Bizarre Arc Motions
    • Why are my Feed Rates to High/Low?
    • Why is the Part/Stock Compare display Not Accurate?
    • We Recommend Online Training
    • Where can I find the Intro video source files?
    • How to: Migrate VisualCADCAM machining operations into RhinoCAM
  • Tech Blog Articles
    • How To: Download Your CAMJam Self-Training Package
    • How to: Understand 2½ Axis Milling
    • How to: Define a Setup for 2½ / 3 Axis Milling
    • How to: Use Z Levels in 3 Axis Parallel Finishing
    • How to: Program Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
    • How to: Use the G-Code Editor Module
    • How to: Use Profile-NEST Module
    • How to: Machine a 6-Sided Elevator Bearing Block
    • How to: Program Hole Machining, 4-Part Tutorial
    • How to: Control the Cut Side and Start Point?
    • How to: 3D Mesh Editing & Machining
    • How to: Program a Thermoplastic Heater Block
    • How to: Program Mold Parting Lines
    • How to: XY Instancing a Toolpath
    • How to: Detect Tool Holder Collisions
    • How to: Automatic Feature Machining (AFM)
    • How to: Best Practices in 2½ Axis Machining
    • How to: Understand Part Region Heights in 2-1/2 Axis Machining
    • How to: Best Practices in 3 Axis Machining
    • How to: Understand Climb vs. Conventional Cut Direction
    • How to: Understand Cut Levels in 2½ Axis Machining
    • How to: Customize Materials Data for Feeds & Speeds Computation
    • How to: Use the Feeds & Speeds Calculator
    • How to: Define Bridges & Tabs
    • How to: Program Ring Jewelry
    • How to: Program Simple Pendant Jewelry
    • How to: Understand CAM Coordinate Systems
    • How to: Machining Time, Optimize
    • How to: Increase Tool Path Accuracy
    • How to: Understand Surface Feature Machining
    • How to: Understand Feature Detection Machining (FDM)
    • Stock from Selection & 3 Axis Curve Machining
    • ART-MILL Work flow: Milling the HCS Bulldog!
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  • 2026 TURN Module
  • 2026 Profile NEST Module
  • 2026 G-CODE EDITOR Module
  • 2026 NEST Module
  • 2026 ART Module
  • 2026 PPG (Post) Module
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