The following matrix tabulates each 3 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!
Control
Geometry
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3 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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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Containment Regions
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Part Surfaces
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Part Features *
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*
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Start Points *
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*
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Region(s) Extent Conditions
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Cut
Parameters
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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Tolerance/Stock
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Cut Pattern
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Offset
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Offset Spiral
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Linear
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Circular Spiral
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*
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Radial
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*
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High Speed *
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*
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Zig
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ZigZag
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Auto Select
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Direction
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Stepover
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Cutting Area Control
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Angle
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Corner Cleanup Loops
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Start
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Cleanup Pass
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Keep Tool Down
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Radial Parameters
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Spiral Parameters
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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*Advanced
Cut Parameters
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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Corner Rounding *
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*
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Arc Fitting *
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*
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*
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Smooth Transitions *
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*
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Cut
Levels
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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Stepdown Control
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Step Minimization
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Level Ordering
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Level Control
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Optimized Machining
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Z Containment
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Engage/Retract
Motions
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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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In Material
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Ramp Path
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Linear
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Radial
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Helix
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Vertical Approach/Departure
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In Air
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Linear Extension
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Vertical Approach
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Engage in Prev Cut Area
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Cut Connections
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Apply for each Level
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Overlap Distance
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None
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Supported
Tools
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3 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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*
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*
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Note: * This feature is not available in Xpress configuration.
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Control Group
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3 Axis Menu Toolpaths
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Feeds/Speeds & Clearance
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All Options
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Clearance
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All Options
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