Using Machine Simulation

To use Machine Simulation you must:

1. Choose a machine.
2. Choose a corresponding post processor.
3. Open a part file that uses the kind of machining done on the chosen machine.

Choosing a machine

To use Machine Simulation, first specify a machine for each Setup. Each Setup can have its own machine (.md file), or you can specify a machine in the first Setup to apply to all Setups. You can change which machine is used by the Setup by editing the Setup properties.

Choosing a post processor

It is important to have an appropriate post processor (.cnc file) loaded. So make sure that you've got an .md file that has the same configuration as the post processor that you have selected.

Using Machine Simulation

To play a machine simulation, select Home tab > Simulation panel > Sim Mode > Machine, and click Play in the Simulation toolbar.

Examples

Examples are provided with FeatureCAM. In the Examples\Machine Design folder there are several folders each containing three files:

• a machine design file (.md)
• a post processor file (.cnc)
• a sample part file (.fm)

Note: In these examples you do not need to set the machine design file for each Setup because the part file specifies using one in the post processor file, which in turn references the machine design file in the same folder.