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Tool Path Data Input

Selecting a tool path type opens a data input dialogue. The dialogue will have tab sections for additional parameters for that tool path.

Tool path data input dialogues have a Basic tab, and a Comment tab (except Drilling).

Tab dialogues may be divided into more than one section as shown on the Pocket Cycle - Basic tab dialogue. The upper section is always the minimal input, requiring each field to be filled in. The lower section(s) field inputs are for additional (or optional information).

Basic Tab

The basic required data input per tool path is located on the Basic tab. Required fields may have default entries (0.000000) in the top “box” area which can be modified.

Setup Tab

Allows additional data input and/or additional required data input for that feature.

Comment Tab

Any comments for the tool path being created are entered on this tab, and is included with the part program output to provide additional information for the operator.

A Setup, or Advanced tab is included with some tool paths that allow for additional data input.

The data input dialogue contains two buttons - Cancel, and Use.

Cancel

Select to cancel the new tool path.

Use

Select to use the tool path with the entered data. If a tool path command requires a shape (Mill and Pocket cycles) the user is prompted to select the shape after touching Use.

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