Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Program Edit Preview, Preview Side Bar Menu

6.1 Conversational Programming

Program Edit Preview

The Edit Preview feature provides a graphic representation of a part edge and/or tool path as the part program is being written. Edited, or inserted blocks can be viewed automatically as changes are made to the program.

Preview Side Bar Menu

In the Edit screen, the Preview button is available on the side bar. This is a toggle key that when activated, opens the preview screen. Also, other available types of preview buttons become active.

Each button provides a different type of preview that allows the programmer to preview the tool paths that are best suited for the action being taken.

Button Function

Preview toggles the preview screen on, or off.

2D Top Plane Solid View is a two dimensional (2D) top plane view of a solid block form model.

3D Solid View is a three dimensional (3D) view of a solid block form model. Touch, drag preview to change angle of view.

3D Wire Frame View is a three dimensional (3D) view shown as a wire frame, and displays the tool path. Touch, drag preview to change angle of view.

2D Wire Frame Top View is a top two dimensional (2D) top plane view shown as a wire frame, and displays the tool path.

Program Contour View enables/disables display of programmed contours. Available with 2D, and 3D wire frame buttons.

Contour View with Line Numbers enables/disables visibility of program line numbers. Available with 2D, and 3D wire frame buttons.

Ruler will toggle on, or off rulers. Available with 2D, and 3D Solid Views.

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