Output Control

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Output Control

You can set the output control preferences using this dialog.

 

tog_minusCAM Preferences > Output Control
CAM Preferences: Machining

CAM Preferences: Machining
tog_minusTool Programmed Point (P)

The toolpath can be output as the tool tip or the tool center.  If Tool Center is selected, the toolpath will be offset by the difference in the height of the tool tip and tool center. The default value is the Tool Tip.

Center

Center
Tip

Tip

Alert!Changing machining preferences requires regeneration of machining operations to apply the changes.
tog_minusArc Output

Some NC machine controllers do not have arc, spiral and helical output (for example G2, G3). For such type of controllers, the arcs that are generated in the toolpath can be output as linear segments by selecting these check boxes.

Always Output Arcs as Linear Segments

If your controller does not support arc g-code motions, check this box to output arcs as linear segments.

Output Arcs In

For arc output, arcs can be fitted to linear toolpaths that lie on one of the three principal planes XY, XZ or YZ.  Check the box for which plane to fit arcs to.
tog_minusSpiral Output

Some NC machine controllers do not have spiral output. For such type of controllers, the spirals that are generated in the toolpath can be output as linear segments by selecting these check boxes.

Output Spiral Motions as Linear Segments

If your controller does not support spiral g-code motions, check this box to output spiral motions as linear segments.

Output Spirals In

For spiral output, spirals can be fitted to linear toolpaths that lie on one of the three principal planes XY, XZ or YZ.  Check the box for which plane to fit spirals to.
tog_minusHelical Output

Some NC machine controllers do not have helical output. For such type of controllers, the helixes that are generated in the toolpath can be output as linear segments by selecting these check boxes.

Output Helix Motions as Linear Segments

If your controller does not support spiral g-code motions, check this box to output spiral motions as linear segments.

Output Helixes In

For helical output. helixes can be fitted to linear toolpaths that lie on one of the three principal planes XY, XZ or YZ.  Check the box for which plane to fit spirals to.
tog_minusDrill Cycle Output

This section refers to Hole Machining Drill Cycles.  

Always output Drill Cycles as linear motions.

Check the box if your wish to always output Drill Cycles as linear motions.