The following matrix tabulates each 2½ Axis operation type and its control parameters, supported tool types, etc. Note that each row under in each Control Group column item may encompass more than one parameter!
Configuration
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Xpress (XPR)
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Standard (STD)
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Expert (EXP)
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Professional (PRO)
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Premium (PRE)
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Control
Geometry
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Part Regions
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Part Features *
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Avoid Regions *
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Start Points *
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Cut
Parameters
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Tolerance/Stock
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Cutter Compensation
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Pattern: Offset
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Finish Tool Angle
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Pattern: Offset Spiral *
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Pattern: Island Offset *
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Pattern: Linear
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Pattern: Circular Spiral *
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Pattern: Radial *
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Pattern: High Speed *
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Direction
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Start Point
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Stepover
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Helix Controls
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Corner Cleanup
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Cut Side
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Cleanup Pass
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Keep Tool Down
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Traversal between Cut Levels
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Reference Tool
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Chamfer Parameters
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Hole Depth/Diameter
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Thread Parameters
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T-Slot Parameters
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Angle Limit
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Blade Offset
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Spine Curves
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Drag/Rotary
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Swivel Controls
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Nesting Controls
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Cornering Controls
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Cut Angle
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Cut Area Expansion
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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* Cornering Parameters
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Internal Corners
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External Corners
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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* Advanced
Cut Parameters
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Corner Rounding
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Arc Fitting
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Smooth Transitions
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Bridges & Tabs
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Round External Corners
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Cut Levels
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Stepdown Control
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Level Ordering
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Level Control
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Location of Cut Geometry
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Depth Control (Rough/Finish)
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Clear Island Tops
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Use 3D Model to Detect Depth *
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Swivel Depth
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Angle Limit
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# Of Passes
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Z Containment
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Entry/Engage
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Approach
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Engage Ramp
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Engage Linear
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Engage Helix
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Engage Radial
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Retract Linear
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Retract Radial
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Retract Ramp
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Departure
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Apply at Each Level
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Overlap Distance
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Engage in Previously Cut Material
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Cut Connections
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None
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*Sorting
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Distance *
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Directional *
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None *
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Supported
Tools
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Ball
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End
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Corner
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V-Mill
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Chamfer
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Taper
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Face *
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Dovetail *
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Lollypop *
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Drill
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Center Drill *
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Ream *
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Thread Mill *
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Knife *
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Saw *
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Control Group
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2½ Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Feeds & Speeds
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All Controls
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Clearance
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All Controls
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