Default dialog
The Default dialog appears when creating tool paths for the first time from Tool Path Tools > [select tool path tool] and every time from Machine > Create Tool Path > [select tool path].
These tabs may not appear in this order. Use the table to configure tool paths. Options are available depending on selections.
Basic controls:
- Lock Template: Set a password to restrict template editing.
- Clear: Deselect the current template to create a new one.
- Add: Enter a new cut template.
- Change: Accept changes to the current cut template.
Material Library |
Opens the Material Library dialog. The Material Library lists all of the materials that can be associated with output. Set the type, thickness, and color. |
Material list | Select a material from the list, then click Change to accept. |
Template name | Enter a name. |
Filter by material | Select to filter the list by material. |
Color | Select a color. |
Basic Cut tab |
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Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Inlay | Select to enable an inlay and set the offset. |
Material thickness | Set the depth, surface, and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Tool path cornering | Set the cornering as sharp corner or roll corner. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Dimensions | Set the flange width and height. |
Material thickness | Set the depth and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Dimensions | Set the amount. |
Material thickness | Set the depth and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Cut bridges | Select to cut bridges. |
Type | Select tab, rectangular, triangular, or tab with lead-in. Select the check box to apply to cleanup the path. |
Dimensions | Set the height and length. |
Distribution | Set the quantity or distance. |
Create lead in/out | Select to create a lead in/out. |
Lead in/Lead out | Select Arc, Line, or On line, then set the radius, length, or angle. |
Plunge type | Select the plunge type and set the cycle length, radius, slope, total length, and cycle number. |
Overlap | Set the overlap. |
Adjust start point | Select to adjust the start point then select the start point from the diagram with a click. |
Middle of longest segment | Select to start at the middle of the longest segment. The diagram is greyed out. |
Fill Type tab |
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Style | Select a fill style. Depending on the option you choose, some of the fields below may not be available. |
Overlap % | Set an overlap percentage. |
Angle | Set the angle. |
Spacing | Set the spacing. |
Variation | Set the variation. |
Edge offset | Set the edge offset. |
Uncentered, centered, random | Select one of the options. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Inlay | Select to enable an inlay and set the offset. |
Material thickness | Set the depth, surface, and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Tool path cornering | Set the cornering as sharp corner or roll corner. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Material thickness | Set the depth and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
Centerline attributes | Set the corner threshold and select a precision level option. |
Material thickness | Set the depth and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |
Tool | Select a tool from the drop-down list. Click to launch the Tools Library dialog. |
3D sharpen corners | Select to enable. |
Material thickness | Set the depth and total passes. Select to enable a fixed first pass, maximum per pass, and a fixed last pass. |
Direction | Set the direction as conventional or climbing. |
Tool path cornering | Set the cornering as sharp corner or roll corner. |
Move control | Set the feed and plunge rate, and the spindle speed and dwell time. |