Machine Setup dialog

Go to Machine > Machining Defaults and click Setup.

Machine Setup Dialog

Plotter tab
Selected driver Displays driver selected in Output dialog.
Installed drivers Select the driver you need out of the list.
Create, delete, load Click the buttons to create a custom copy, delete, or load a new driver.
Origin

Set an origin point for the table.

To edit the origin point on the workspace, click and drag the upper left origin of the design area to the desired origin point (the cursor changes to a cross).
End point Set an end point for the table.
Additional X move at end Specify any additional X movement at the end of the regular output.
Version
Notes Displays device-specific information.
Tool options

Opens the Tool Options dialog to set up arc support, overcut, cut velocity, pauses for copies, tiles, pen, or pages, material, and to specify tool number for the selected tool.

Note: The controls that appear in this dialog are specific to the device. For more details, refer to the user manual.
Machine limits Set the default size of the tiling lines (the limits of the tool area).

Port tab
Direct to port Select to send jobs directly to the output device.
Use Production Spooler Select to send jobs to the Production Spooler.

Access Denied (Domain or Workgroup Settings)
Port location If direct to port is chosen, set a port location.
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Data rate If direct to port is chosen, select minimum, maximum, or default.
Current COMM settings If direct to port is chosen, displays current settings. Select Edit to edit. See device user manual for details.

Plotter Options tab
Resolution

Select Edit to edit the factory-set resolution for the number of stepper motions making up one inch.

Select Advanced to edit X, Y, and Z.
Manual calibration

Select to manually calibrate an output device that requires adjustment.

To calibrate:

  1. Perform a square cut (min. 10 in./250 mm.).
  2. Measure the cut.
  3. Indicate original square size and output size.
  4. Click Calculate Scale.

Click Reset to restore default settings.
Origin adjust

Adjust the origin point without changing the origin from the SmartBar.

Note: This only works on cutters that look for registration marks or have laser pointers.
Send options

Select from the following options:

  • Turret number
  • Plunge rate
  • Spindle speed
  • Dwell
  • Feed rate
Gang drill

Select to enable a gang drill. Click Setup to launch the Gang Drill Configuration dialog.

  1. In the first large, blank window on the left, click and enter a name, then click Add.
    A configuration is added.
    The second large section shows drill positions available for your machine.
    The third large section show a summary of the available tools.
  2. With the configuration highlighted (selected), set the drill spacing and spacing tolerance.
  3. In the bottom section, the drill tool assignments are listed. Click to open the Tools Library dialog (see Tool Library: Opens the Tools Library dialog. The Tool Library lists all of the machining bits that can be associated with a tool path. Many tools are pre-loaded, and more can be added. Set parameters.). Repeat for each tool in the list to specify the tool at that position.
  4. Click OK to close the dialog.
    The created configuration appears in the Machine Setup dialog.