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Hole Pocketing can be used to cut big holes as a milling operation instead of drilling. The hole radius and depth can be specified, along with the number of levels. The Engage can be specified as a helix with the height and angle or pitch. For machines capable of helix cycles, the output can be a helix cycle. For others, it can be a series of linear moves.

This can be set in the CAM Preferences > Machining Preferences. After the helix engage, the hole is cut until the outer diameter using a spiral motion, followed by a circular motion to clean up the hole. The spiral output and the arc output can be controlled similar to the helix output, as cycles or linear movements, using CAM Preferences > Machining Preferences.

See also: What Tool Types are Supported by this Operation?