The following is a basic procedural work flow for using the VisualCAM G-CODE Editor module:
Run the VisualCAM G-CODE Editor module and Load the g-code file or files using the commands on the Project tab. Your g-code files will be listed in the Project tree. |
Edit the G-Code file using the Edit tab functions. You can perform many automatic and manual editing tasks, save and print your G-Code files. |
To perform tool motion simulations, simply place the cursor at the top of the G-Code file and press the down arrow key and the tool motion will display on the graphics screen. |
To perform a cut material simulations, load a Tool Library generated from VisualCAM, setup your Tool Crib with the tool numbers used in your g-code files. Then return to the Project tab, right-click on the G-Code file and select Simulate. |
When you are done editing your g-code you can Save the g-code files or Output them directly to another program, of your choice such as a DNC program to communicate them directly to your CNC machine. See Preferences > Text Editor to define your output program. |