When you double-left-click on a G-Code file from the Project tree, that file is loaded into the G-Code Editor. The Simulate tab contains commands to perform tool motions and cut material simulations of the g-code file. The Simulate tab and commands are listed below. Note: You must have Stock, Tool Library and Tool Crib defined before performing a Simulation.
 G-Code Browser, Simulate Tab
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Contains file Simulation related commands.
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Returns to the Project tab.
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Minimizes and maximizes the ribbon bar menu.
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Displays the Preferences dialog.
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Displays the Online Help system.
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 Display Toolbar
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Stock Model Visibility: Turn on/off stock model
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Part Model Visibility: Turn on/off part model display during simulation.
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Toolpath Visibility: Turn on/off toolpath display
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Follow Toolpath Display: The toolpath is displayed as it follows the behind the movement of the tool (i.e., you will only see the toolpath after the tool passes.
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Trace Toolpath Display: The toolpath is not displayed as it follows the behind the movement of the tool (i.e., you will only see the toolpath before the tool passes.
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Segment Toolpath Display: The toolpath is only displayed for the segment that the tool is currently on.
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