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Performance: Multi-Threading Mgr will not Close
Performance: Reset VCC Settings
Performance: Show Hidden Files & Folders
Performance: Speed it up Simulations
Performance: System is Slowing Down!
Post: 4 Axis Mirror Output Fix
Post: Add Tool Change Point
Post: Dev Requirements from User
Post: Drill Cycles as Linear
Post: How to Install a Custom Post
Post: How to Post a Toolpath
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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: 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: 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: 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: Migrate AlibreCAM to VisualCAD/CAM
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: Single Stroke Font in VisualCAD
Training: Start Point
Training: Stock from Selection
Training: Stock: Box
Training: Surface Feature Machining
Training: Thermoplastic Heater Block
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: VisualCAD Exercise Guide
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
3Dconnexion®
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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 this Guide
About VisualCAD®
Accelerator <Alt> Keys
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
C-Plane with Axis
C-Plane with CSYS
Part Geometry
Set World CS
Stock
Stock Geometry
Align Native Geometry Inside Project Setup
Align the Stock & Part
All Dirty MOps
All Flat Areas
Alt Keys
Ambient Lighting
Analyze
Analyze Ribbon Bar Pane
Bounding Box
Part Center
Part Information
Surface Normals
Analyze Ribbon Bar
Analyze
Measure
Angle
Measure
Angular Dimensions
Dimensions Ribbon Bar Pane
Annotations
at Point
Dimensions Ribbon Bar Pane
Dot
Edit Font Height
Leader Line
Appearance
Themes
Append Text to MOp
Application Plug-ins ...
Arc
3 Pts
Center, Start, Angle Pts
Dia. Dimension
Fit Curves
Measure Diameter of
Rad. Dimension
Start, End, On
arc center [i,j,k]
Arc Fitting
arc motion block
Arc Output
Arc Output Control
Archiving Machining Operations
Archiving Relief Operations
Arcs/Circles
Select
Select Dialog Box
Array
Objects
Objects XYZ
Polar
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
AutoSave
Avoid Regions
Avoid Sections
Axial Offset (Tool)
Axis Control
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
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Back View
Set C-Plane to
Background Image
Delete
Make Grayscale
Menu
Move
Place
Scale
Toggle On/Off
Transparency
Background Properties
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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Boolean Curves
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
Bottom View
Set C-Plane to
Bounding
Analyze Box
Create Box Mesh
Rectangle Curves
Bounding Box Mesh
Box Mesh
Break Curves
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
Center Point Snap
Chain Curves
Chamfer Curves
Chamfering, 2 Axis
Control Geometry
Chamfering, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Entry/Exit
Hole Features
Overview
Check for Updates ...
Circle
3 Pts
Center, On Pt
Dia. Dimension
Rad. Dimension
Start, Diameter Pt
Tangent to 3
Circular Tube Mesh
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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Clipboard
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar Pane
Clone
Toolpaths
Clone (Operations)
Cloning of Predefined Regions
Close Curve
Collisions
Simulating Tool Holder
Color
Construction Visual Aids
C-Plane
C-Plane Gris Axis
New Layer
Options
Screen Background
Screen Gradient
Select by
Selection
Set for Knowledge Bases
Colors
Cutting Tool
Fixtures
Regions
Stock
Surfaces
Toolpath
Command Recall
Commands
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar Pane
comments (o/p, start , end , seq )
Comments (Tool)
comments on output
Compare Part/Stock
compensation
Cone Mesh
Configuration Selection Dialog at Startup dialog
Configurations
Context Tool Tips
Context ToolTips
Continuous Command Recall
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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Move Down
| 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
Coordinate input
Copy
Layer
Layer with Objects
Objects
Post from Previous Version
Copy & Paste
Toolpaths
Copy & Paste Operations
Copy/Edit a Toolpath
Copy/Paste (Operations)
Cornering Parameters
C-Plane
Align with Axis
Align with CSYS
Load ...
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar Pane
Rotate
Save ...
Set by 3 Pts
Set Color of
Set Elevation
Set Gris Axis Color of
Set Origin
Set to Back View
Set to Bottom View
Set to Front View
Set to Left View
Set to Object
Set to Planar Curve
Set to Right View
Set to Top View
Set to View
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
Current Position
Curve
All Flat Areas
Arc Fit
Auto Fillet
Boolean
Bounding Rect.
Break
Chain
Chamfer
Change Start
Close
Create Text on
Display Style
Explode
Extend
Extend by Dist
Extract from Surface Edge
Fillet
Flat Area
from Text
Helix
Line Width
Merge
NURBS
Offset
Point on
Project onto Surface
Project to CPlane
Reduce
Reverse
Section Curves
Silhouette
Smooth
Spiral
Split
Split by Curve
Surface Boundary
Trim
Wrap
Curve Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar
Curves Pane
Edit Curves Pane
Curve Projection Machining, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Cut Side
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Tool
Curve Projection, 5 Axis
Overview
Curves
Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Select Open
Customize
Add/Remove Cammands to the Quick Access Toolbar
Display
Display Themes
Keyboard
Minimize the Ribbon Bar
Show Quick Access Toolbar below Ribbon Bar
Show/Hide Quick Access Toolbar
Show/Hide Quick Access Toolbar Commands
The Customize Quick Access Toolbar Menu
Cut
Object
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
Cylinder Mesh
- 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)
Hole on Surface
Layer
Object
Toolpaths
Viewport
Delete (Operations)
Delete Operations
delimiter
Diagnostics
Dialog Box
Application Plug-ins Manager
Array Objects
Color Options
Dimension Options
Display Options
File Browser
File Open
Grid Options
Lighting Options
Load C-Planes
Loaded Translator Plug-ins
Mecsoft Product Updates Checker
Mirror Objects
Modeling Aids
Move Objects
Part Information
Part Orient
Polar Array Objects
Properties
Rotate Objects
Save As
Save C-Planes
Scale Objects
System
System Options
Tolerance and Units Options
Diffuse Lighting
Dimension
Angle
Arc/Circle Diameter
Arc/Circle Radius
Horizontal
Leader Line
Oblique
Options
Pt Angle
Pt Arc Diameter
Pt Arc Radius
Pt Circle Dia
Pt Circle Rad
Ribbon Bar
Select all
Vertical
Dimensions Ribbon Bar
Angular Dimensions Pane
Annotations Pane
Linear Dimensions Pane
Radial Dimensions Pane
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Delete
Delete All
Suppress
Unsuppress
Display
Construction Visual Aids
Curve Style
Ghosted
Grid
Machine CSYS Visibility
Material Texture Visibility
Mesh Edges Style
Options
Rendering Options
Shaded
Shading Style
Stock Model Visibility
Togglr Shaded + Edges
Toolpath Levels
Toolpath Visibility
View Change Animation
Wireframe
World CSYS Visibility
Display Ribbon Bar
Modes Pane
Orient Pane
View Modify Pane
Viewport Pane
Visibility Pane
Docking Browsers
Docking the ART Browser
Dot Annotation
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
Duplicate
Layer
Layer with Objects
DXF File Format
Exporting to
Dynamic
Pan
Rotate
Zoom
- E -
Edit
Copy
Cut
Hide
Hide Non-Selected
Line Width
Lock
Mode
Paste
Properties ...
Redo
Redo Multiple
Show
Undo
Undo Multiple
Unlock
Edit Curves
Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Edit Meshes
Mesh Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Edit Operations
Associatively
Clone
Copy/Paste
Delete
Properties
Rename
Suppress
Unsuppress
Edit Solids
Solid Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Edit Surfaces
Surface Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
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
Elevation
set C-Plane to
Ellipse
3 Pt Diameter
by Focus
Enable Cutter Compensation
Enable Inverse Time Feedrate in 4 Axis
Enable Limit Height Parameters
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
End Point Snap
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
Exercise #1: VisualCAD Preferences
Auto Backup
Auto Save
Online Help
Set Systems Options
Set the Display Style
Set the Units to Inches
Set to Quad Viewports
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Status Bar
Tolerance & Units
Use Preselection Highlight
Viewing the Command Prompts
Exercise #2: 2D Drawing & Dimensioning
Active Layer
Annotation
Arc Center, Start, Angle
Auto-Hiding Layer Manager
Center Point
Chamfer
Circle on Point
Curve Drawing
Cut Object
Dimensioning
Explode Curves
Extend Curves
Fillet
Grid Snap
Hide / Show Grid
Horizontal Dimension
Layer Manager
Leader Line
Line
Mid Point
Modify / Transform Tab
More Drawing Tools
Object Snaps
Object Snaps & Visual Aids
Pan
Polar Array
Polar Grid of Points
Polyline
Quick Access Toolbar
Save
Save As
Status Bar
Status Toolbar
Trim Curves
Undo
Using Visual Aids
Vertical Dimension
Viewports
Visual Aids
Zoom Out
Exercise #3: Model a Spanner Plate
Arcs Center, Start, Angle Pts
Circle Center, Center, On Pt
Create Inner Cutouts
Create Point
Create Rectangle
Create Reference Points
Create Single Line
Edit Curves
Explode Curve
Extend Curve
Extrude Curves
Fillet Curve
Grid Snap
Merge Curves
Mirror
Offset Curves
Quad Point Snap
Set to the Top View
Transform Ribbon Bar
Trim Curves
View Toolbar
Exercise #4: Model a Base Plate
Circle on Point
Circle on Pt
Create a New Layer
Curve Modeling
Draw the Base Plate Profile
Edit Properties of Geometry
Extrude Mesh
Extrude the Base Plate
Fillet
Graphic Manipulator
Layer Manager
Mesh Modeling tab
New Layer
Object Selection Filters
Properties
Properties Manager
Quick Access toolbar
Rectangle
Save
Select by Type
Status Bar
Status Toolbar
Subtract Mesh
Undo
View Toolbar
Wireframe Display
Exercise #5: Model a Mold Insert
Arc Center, Start, Angle
Change Geometry Layer
Circle on Point
Create Section Curves
Display Menu
Extrude Mesh
Extrude the Body
Extrude the Connection Bar
Extrude the Connection Wall
Extrude the Ejector Pin Holes
Extrude the Flange
Extrude the Upper Pocket
Fillet Curves
Graphic Manipulator
Grid Snap
Layer Manager
Line command
Merge Curves
Mirror
Modify / Transform
Offset Curves
Polyline
Properties
Properties Manager
Quad Point Snap
Rectangle
Revolve Mesh
Revolve the Center Bosses
Section Curve
Select By Type
Subtract
Subtract Mesh
Unite Mesh
View Toolbar
Exercise #6: Model a Connector Block
Circle
Create Section Curves
Extrude Mesh
Fillet Curves
Graphic Manipulator
Grid Object Snap
Grid snap
Intersect Object Snap
Layer Manager
Line
Mid Point Object Snap
Mirror
Model the Front Access
Model the Main Body
Model the Mounting Holes
Model the Top Access
Modify / Transform Menu
Modify the Top Access
Polyline
Properties Manager
Rectangle
Revolve Mesh
Rounded Rectangle
Rounder Rectangle
Section Curves
Select by Type
Subtract Mesh
View Menu
Exercise #7: Model a Daisy Decor
Active Layer
Additional Sphere Accents
Create & Trim Section Curves
Create new Layers
Create Offset Curves
Create the Stock Boundary
Ghosted Display Mode
Graphic Manipulator
Layer Manager
Merge Curves
Model & Scale the Body
Model & Scale the Pedal
Offset Curve
Polar Array
Polar Array the Pedal
Rectangle
Scale
Section Curve
Sphere Solid
Status Bar
Transform
Trim Curves
Undo
View Menu
Exercise #8: Using Construction Planes
Align to C-Plane
Align View to C-Plane
Align Viewport to C-Plane
Circle on Point
Construction Planes
C-Plane by 3 Points
C-Plane by X Axis
C-Plane Load
C-Plane Origin
C-Plane Rotate
C-Plane Save
C-Plane to 3D Face
C-Plane to Face
C-Plane to View
C-Plane to WCS
Create mid point between two points
Create Text
End Point Snap
Fit View
Graphic Manipulator
Hide / Show Grid
Iso View
Modify / Transform Tab
Move by mouse
Orient the C-Plane
Orient the Part
Other C-Plane Commands
Part Orient
Properties
Rotate C-Plane about Axis
Save C-Plane
Set System Options
Single Line Font
Text on a Part Face
View Toolbar
Exit File
Explode
Curves
Surface
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 ...
IGES (igs)
Region Files (mrg)
Rhino (3dm)
SAT Files (*.sat)
Selected
STEP Files (STP, STEP)
Stereo-Lithography ASCII (*.sla)
Stereo-Lithography Binary (*.stl)
to DXF Format
Export Meshes to CAD
Export Nested Sheets
Expression Result in Tool Tip
Extend
Curves
Extrude Mesh
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 Overview
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
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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
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Approach (Af)
Calculator
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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
Browse ...
Exit
Export ...
Export Selected
Home Ribbon Bar Pane
Import ...
New
Open ...
Print ...
Print Preview
Print Setup ...
Recovery
Save
Save As ...
Save as Template
Types supported
file control
file select dialog
Fillet
2 Curves
Curves, Auto
Filleting, 2½ Axis
Cut Parameters
Cutter Compensation
Overview
Filters
Features Tab
Find Tool Related Preferences
Fit View
Fit All
Fit Selected
Fixtures
Avoid in 2 Axis
Avoid in 3 Axis
Clearance
Create
Edit
Rename
Flat Area Curves
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
Front View
Set C-Plane to
- 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
Geometry Ribbon Bar
Getting Started dialog
Ghosted Display
Graphical Manipulator
Graphical Scale
Grid
# Divisions between
On Curve
Options
Point on
Poloar Point on
Set XY Extents
Snap
Spacing between
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 Curve
Helix Output
Help
About VisualCAD®
Check for Updates ...
Find more Resources
Go To Website
Menu
Topics ...
Hidden Lines
Hide
Grid
Non-Selected
Objects
WCS
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
Hole, Delete on Surface
Home Ribbon Bar
File Pane
Options Pane
Plugins Pane
Horizontal Dimension
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 ...
3D Studio Files (*.3ds)
Adobe Illustrator Files (*.ai)
AutoCAD (*.dxf;*.dwg)
IGES Files (*.igs;*.iges)
LightWave Files (*.lwo)
MecSoft Region Files (*.mrg)
OBJ Files (*.obj)
Parasolid Files (*.x_t;*.x_b)
Point Cloud Files (*.cvs;*.txt;*.asc)
RAW Triangle Files (*.raw)
RHINO 3DM Files (*.3dm)
SAT Files (*.sat)
SLC Files (*.slc)
STEP Files (*.stp;*.step)
Stereo-lithography files (*.sla;*.stl)
Universal 3D Files (*.u3d)
VisualMILL Part Files (*.vmp)
VisualTurn Part Files (*.vct)
VRML Files (*.wrl)
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
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
Intersect Mesh
Intersection Point Snap
Iso View
- K -
K-Bases
Tab
K-Bases (see Knowledge Base)
Keyboard
<Shift> to Select Chain
Customize
Preset <Alt> Keys
Shortcuts
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 -
Layer
Delete
Duplicate
Duplicate with Objects
Lock
Manager
Move Up/Down
New
Select by
Set Color of New
Visibility
Leader Line
Left View
Set C-Plane to
Library
Default Tool
Licensing
Network
Lighting
Options
Set Ambient, Diffuse, Specular
Set Position of
Limit Height Parameters
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Line
2 Points
at Angle
From Mid-Point
Normal
Normal & Tangent
Normal to 2
Polyline
Rectangle, 2 Points
Rectangle, 2 Points, Length
Rectangle, Center
Rectangle, Vertical
Rounded Rect.
Select
Tangent
Tangent to 2
Linear Dimensions
Dimensions Ribbon Bar Pane
linear motion block
List Features
List Tools
Load
C-Plane
File
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
Lock
- 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
Mask
Selection
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
Measure
Analyze Ribbon Bar Pane
Angle
Arc Diameter
Co-ordinates
Distance
Vertex Diameter
Menu
Select
Merge Curves
Mesh
Bounding Box
Box
Circular Tube
Cone
Cylinder
Extract Curve from Edge
Extrude
Intersect
Rectangular Tube
Revolve
Sphere
Subtract
Torus
Unite
Mesh Edges Display Style
Mesh Modeling Ribbon Bar
Edit Meshes Pane
Meshes Pane
Meshes
Mesh Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Select
Meshing Parameters, 3 Axis
Mid Point Snap
Mirror Objects
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Machining Operations
Menu Item
Miscellaneous Operations
Fixture Offsets
Machine Control
MOp Set
Overview
XY Instance
MOb
modal output
mode
Modeling Aids
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar
Clipboard Pane
Commands Pane
C-Plane Pane
Objects Pane
Selections Pane
Modes
Display Ribbon Bar Pane
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
Mouse
3Dconnexion®
Settings
Move
by Mouse dialog box
Layer
Orient by 3 Points
Orient Part
Move to Origin
Multi Axis Motion
Multi-Threading
Multi-threading Manager
- N -
Name
Select by
Near Point Snap
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 Licensing
Network Authentication Settings
Proxy Server Settings
Settings
use LAN Daemon Settings
New
File
Layer
No Machining/Geometry warning
NURBS
Create Curve
Nurbs Curves
Select
- O -
Object
Selection Filter dialog box
Snap Control
Objects
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar Pane
Oblique Dimension
Offset Curves
Online Help
Open
File Dialog Box
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
AutoSave
Color
Command Recall
Dimension
Display
File Recovery
Grid
Home Ribbon Bar Pane
Lighting
Tolerance and Units
Orient
by 3 Points
Display Ribbon Bar Pane
Part
Orient a Part for Machining
Orient Part
Orient Part Geometry
Origin Point Snap
Ortho Snap
Overiew
Overview of ART
Overview of ART Operation Types
- P -
Pan
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
Parallel View
Part
Center
Orient ...
Orient by 3 Points
Units
Part Geometry
Part Sample Resolution
Parting Off
Clearance Geometry Tab
Entry/Exit Tab
Feeds & Speeds Tab
Overview
Part Off Tab
Tool Tab
Parting Plane
Parts
Count
Grain Direction
List by Sheet Thickness
Mirroring (TrueShape Nesting Only)
Nested (TrueShape Nesting Only)
Orientation
Priority
Paste
Objects
Pencil Tracing, 3 Axis
Advanced Parameters
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Overview
Perspective View
plane
Plugins
Home Ribbon Bar Pane
Plug-ins
Applications
Translator
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
Point
Center
Grid
Mid
Pick
Polar Grid
Select
Snap near
Snap to End
Snap to Midpoint
Point Clouds
Polar Array
PolyCurves
Select
Polygonal Model (Simulation)
Polyline
Polylines
Select
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
Menu
Preview
Preview Ribbon Bar
Setup
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
Curves onto Surface
Curves to CPlane
Project Setup
Project to C-Plane Snap
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
Properties
Edit Mode
Line Width
Properties Dialog Box
Proxy Server
Enable
Password
Port Number
Proxy IP
Username
Proxy Server Settings
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- Q -
Quad
Point Snap
Quick Start
- R -
Radial Dimensions
Arc/Circle Diameter
Arc/Circle Radius
Dimensions Ribbon Bar Pane
Pt Arc Diameter
Pt Arc Radius
Pt Circle Dia
Pt Circle Rad
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)
Rectangle
2 Points
2 Points. length
Center
Rounded
Scale by
Tube Mesh
Vertical
Rectangular Nesting
Redo
Multiple
Once
Reduce Curves
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
Rename Viewport
Rendering Options
Report (Nest)
Reset Preferences to Defaults
Resource Guide
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 Curves
Reverse Post Machining, 3 Axis
Overview
Reverse Post Parameters
Revolve Mesh
Ribbon Bar
Analyze
Curve Modeling
Dimensions
Display
Home
Mesh Modeling
Minimize
Modeling Aids
Solid Modeling
Surface Modeling
Transform
Ribbon Style
Right View
Set C-Plane to
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
2D Objects
3D Objects
C-Plane
Dynamically
Selected Objects dialog box
using Graphical Manipulator
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
- S -
Sample G-Code
Flood/Mist
Helical
Tool Change
sample output ( feedrate )
sample output ( motion )
sample output ( spindle )
Save
as Template
C-Plane
File
File As
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
Scale
Objects dialog box
Objects Graphically
Rectangular
Using Graphical Manipulator
Screen Layout
Search Angle Increment
Auto-Rough, 5 Axis
Section Curves
Segment Toolpath Simulation
Select
All
All Dimensions
Arcs/Circles
Arcs/Circles...
by Color
by Layer
by Name
by Type
Chain using <Shift> key
Duplicates
Invert
Last Created
Lines/Polylines
Mask
Menu
Meshes
Multi-Selection Dialog
None
Nurbs Curves
Open Curves
Point Clouds
Points
PolyCurves
Pre-Selection Highlights
Previous
Set Seleection Color
Shells
Surface from Solid
Select Surface Boundaries
Selections
Modeling Aids Ribbon Bar Pane
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
Shading
Display
Style
Toggle + Edges
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
Shells
Select
Shop Documentation
Shortcut Keys
Show
All Objects
Grid
Surface Normals
WCS
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
Silhouette Curves
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
Smooth Curves
Snap
Center Point
Controls
End Point
Grid
Intersection Point
Mid Point
Near Point
Origin Point
Ortho
Project to C-Plane
Quad Point
Vertex Point
Solid
Bounding Box
Box
Circular Tube
Cone
Cylinder
Explode
Extract Curve from Edge
Extruded
Rectangular Tube
Revolved
Sphere
Stitch
Torus
Unify Normals of
Solid Modeling
Solid Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Solid Modeling Ribbon Bar
Edit Solids Pane
Solid Modeling Pane
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
Specular Lighting
Sphere Mesh
Spindle
Example G-Code
spindle block
spindle direction
spindle RPM
Spiral Curve
Spiral Machining
About
Dialog Box
Example
Examples
Menu Item
Overview
Spiral Machining, 3 Axis
Control Geometry
Spiral Output
Spiral Output Control
Split
Curves
Viewport
Split by Curve
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
Status Toolbar
Visual Aids
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
Stitch Surfaces
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
Subtract Mesh
Suppress
Dirty Operations (MOps)
Toolpaths (MOps)
Suppress (Operations)
Suppress a Toolpath
Surface
Bilinear from 4 Points
Boundary Curves
by 2 Curves
by 4 Curves
Delete Holes on
Explode
Extract Curve from Edge
from Curves
of Extrusion
of Revolution
Parting Plane
Project Curves onto
Rectangular Plane
Reverse Normals of
Show Normals
Stitch
Trim
Unify Normals of
Wrap
Surface Modeling Ribbon Bar
Edit Surfaces Pane
Surfaces Pane
Surface Normal, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Levels
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Surfaces
Surface Modeling Ribbon Bar Pane
Swarf Machining, 5 Axis
Clearance
Control Geometry
Cut Parameters
Entry/Exit
Gouge Check
Overview
Tool
Sweep Volume Generation
System Language
System Options
- T -
Tangent Line
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
Template, save as
Text
at Point
Curves from
Dot
Edit Font Height
on Curve
The VisualART Module
Themes, Set Display of
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
Curve Hookup
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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Part Facing
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
Toolbar
Status
View Commands
Toolbars
Customize
Quick Access Toolbar
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
Application Plug-ins ...
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
Translator Plug-ins ...
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
Top View
Torus Mesh
Trace Toolpath Simulation
Transform
Along Path ...
Array ...
Graphical Manipulator
Graphical Scale
Mirror ...
Move
Move ...
Orient by 3 Points
Part Orient ...
Polar Array ...
Rectangular Scale
Rotate ...
Rotate 2D
Rotate 3D
Scale ...
Translation Limits
Translator Plug-ins ...
Trim
Curves
Surface
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
Tube
Circular
Rectangular
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
Undo
Multiple
Once
Unite Mesh
Units
Display
Set default
Unlock
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
Geometry Ribbon Bar
Help & Info Menu
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
Status Toolbar
System Language
Toggle Tabs
Tools tab
TURN Browsers
Viewport Menu
VisualCAD® Screen Layout
Utilities
Explode Cabinet Design
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
Vertex Point Snap
Vertical Dimension
View
Change Animation
Display Next
Display Previous
Dynamic Pan
Dynamic Rotate
Fit
Ghosted Display
Hide/Show Grid
Hide/Show WCS
Perspective/Parallel
Set C-Plane to
Set to Back
Set to Bottom
Set to Front
Set to Iso
Set to Left
Set to Right
Set to Top
Shade
Toggle Hidden Lines
Toolbar Commands
Wireframe Display
View Modify
Display Ribbon Bar Pane
Viewport
Delete
Display Ribbon Bar Pane
Layouts
Rename
Split
Visibility
Display Ribbon Bar Pane
Visual Aids
VisualCAD® Menu
Voxel Model (Simulation)
- W -
WCS
Hide/Show
Welcome
Welcome to VisualCAD
What is a Part
What is a Sheet?
What is Nesting?
Why are my Feed Rate values too High/Low?
Wireframe
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
Wrap
Curves
Surface
- 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
Zoom
Box
Dynamic
In
Out