Diagnostics

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Use the Backplot tab of the Toolpath Editor to perform a backplot of the tool motions contained within the active toolpath.  This is similar to a cut material simulation but is performed with only the toolpath and the tool.

Note: You MUST perform a cut material simulation prior to utilizing the commands on this Diagnostics tab.

 

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1.You must first perform a cut material simulation of the Machining Operation (Mop) using the Simulate tab.  

2.If errors occur during the simulation accept them and continue the simulation to the end of the toolpath.

3.toolpath-editor-diagnostics-tab5 In the Machining Job tree, expand the Machining Operation folder and double-left-clicking on the operation's Toolpath icon to display the Toolpath Editor.

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4.From the Toolpath Editor select the Diagnostics tab.  From here you can navigate through each error and also get an error report

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Diagnostics tab, Toolpath Editor

Diagnostics tab, Toolpath Editor
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G to Next Error

Go to Next Error: Select this icon to move to the next error.

Go to Previous Error

Go to Previous Error: Select this icon to move to the previous error.  

An error in a tool motion will look like this:

Tool motion error

Tool motion error

A highlighted or selected error in a tool motion will look like this:

Tool motion error selected

Tool motion error selected

Error Report

Display Error Report: Select this icon to display an Error Report.  The report will list each tool motion line, motion type and error message for all error contained within the target toolpath.

Toolpath Errors Report

Toolpath Errors Report