Simulate tab

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Simulate tab

Selecting the Simulate tab allows you to run the material simulation and toolpath animation. This tab also provides controls to vary simulation speed and set simulation preferences.

 

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Machining Browser, Simulate Tab

Machining Browser, Simulate Tab

The following controls are available on the Simulate tab.
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Create Stock Model

Allows you to create Stock geometry. User can also delete a Stock geometry by selecting Delete Stock.

Perform Toolpath Simulation or Animation

Allows you to perform cut material simulation with tool animation.

Simulate Next Toolpath Block

Simulation is performed in steps as defined by the display interval in the simulation preferences.

Simulate to End

Simulation is performed without updating the display until the end of the toolpath.

Pause Toolpath Simulation

Pause/Stop the simulation.

Part Stock Compare

Compare the simulated model with the part geometry. The part geometry must contain surface/solid/mesh geometry.

Stop Toolpath Simulation

Exits Simulation Mode. Pause simulation before exiting simulation mode.

Simulation Speed

Varies simulation speed.

Set Simulation Preferences

Provides access to simulation preferences.

Simulate by Moves

Switches from Simulate by Distance to Simulate by Motions.  The toolbar above status bar on the stock tab had the following controls in addition to the controls listed under the Program tab.

Part Model Visibility

Turn on/off part model display during simulation.

Stock Model Visibility

Stock Model Visibility: Turn on/off stock model.

Material Texture Visibility

Material Texture Visibility: Turn on/off material texture visibility.

Toolpath Visibility

Toolpath Visibility: Turn on/off toolpath display.

Toggle Hidden Toolpath Display

Hidden Toolpath Visibility: Turn the hidden portions of toolpaths on/off.

Machine CSYS Visibility

Machine CSYS Visibility: Turns on/off of Machine Coordinate System display.

Tool Visibility

Tool Visibility: Turn on/off tool display during simulation.

Holder Visibility

Holder Visibility: Turn on/off tool holder display during simulation.

Follow Toolpath Display

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.

Trace Toolpath Display

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.

Segment Toolpath Display

Segment Toolpath Display: The toolpath is only displayed for the segment that the tool is currently on.

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Simulation Display State: Use this to select the display state for the simulation.  Select from Default, Tool, Mop or Texture.  See Machining Operation Properties for setting unique simulation colors for each Mop (Machining Operation) in your Machining Job.

 

The Status bar displays the progress of the operation currently being simulated and number of GOTO motions.

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