Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Quick Coordinate Entry

10.1 CAM Programming

Some tool paths generate tool motion such as a Pocket Cycle, or a Milling Cycle. Others tool paths specify additional information needed to have a complete CNC program. Many tool paths are used typically during a program, and each operation is represented by a button in the Tool Path Edit dialogue. A program is generated in the order of the list of tool paths in the Tool Path Edit dialogue. To change the order of tool paths select Tool Path Edit button.

Quick Coordinate Entry

Entries that require X and Y coordinates can use an existing point, circle or circle center to specify these values. This eliminates the need to re-type data, or prevent possible errors.

 Select the Quick Coordinate button. A prompt will appear asking for a point, circle or arc to be selected in the graphics area.

A selected point will have its X and Y coordinates automatically entered into their respective parameters fields.

A selected circle or circle center point X and Y coordinates are automatically entered into their respective parameters fields.

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