11.1 G-Code Program Editing

Preview Features

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.

Side Bar Menu:

The Side Bar menu contains buttons to change the graphics view characteristics. Refer to "Preview Side Bar Menu" on page 114 where these buttons are described in detail.

In addition to the Rotate button described below, the 3D model can also be rotated by holding the mouse button, and dragging the cursor in the preview window.

In addition to the Zoom button described below, when using a mouse to zoom in, or out in the preview window, place the cursor over the area to be viewed, and rotate the wheel on the mouse.

Edit Features Menu

On screen preview buttons are available in the Preview Features menu. From the Edit screen, touch the Preview Features button.

To zoom in or out, touch the zoom button. The Zoom In, and Zoom Out buttons are now available.

To rotate the view, touch the Rotate button. Four directional rotate keys are now available. Each key will incrementally rotate the view in the direction indicated on the rotational key.

To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset Rotate button.

To pan the preview, touch the Pan button. Directional arrow buttons become available.

A x10 toggle button is also available. Activating this key will allow a times ten panning in the direction selected.

To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset Pan button.

To activate the grid, touch the Grid button.

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