Profile-NEST Module > Edit Operations > Toolpath Editor

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These edits apply to the selected motions of the toolpath. The motions can be selected by selecting the rows of toolpath motions in the toolpath editor and the selections are highlighted on toolpath display.

Selection Edits tab, Toolpath Editor

Toolpath Editor, Selection Edits Example

Select cuts by single pick or drag rectangle

Clicking on this tool allows you to graphically select sections of toolpath for editing.

Select closed curves to select cuts inside it

Allows you to select a closed curve as region to eliminate cuts inside it.

Cut Selections

Clicking on this button will remove all tool motions that are currently selected. It should be noted that in the case of tool motions that intersect with the selection regions the tool motions would be clipped against the selection regions and removed.

Isolate Selections

Clicking on this button will remove all tool motions other than those currently selected. Tool motions that intersect with the selection regions will be clipped and isolated.

Move Selection in Z

Clicking on this button will bring up the Move Selection in Z dialog to move in Z all tool motions that are currently selected. As with the cut and isolate actions, tool motions that intersect with the selection regions will be clipped and moved in Z.

Convert Selection to curve

The toolpath or a part of it can be selected using the selection commands. Then this command can be used to convert that toolpath into a Curve (region).

Undo Toolpath Edits

Clicking on this performs an undo operation and restores the toolpath back to its original un-edited state.

Save Toolpath Edits

Saves the edited toolpaths.