The
Toolpaths item enables you to create, calculate, and control toolpaths and the tools they use.
When the
Toolpaths item is selected, the available toolpaths and tools are displayed below the splitter bar. These tools enable you to create 2D and 3D toolpaths, display the
Tool Database, edit toolpaths, specify the material block, import toolpaths from an
ArtCAM model, and import a toolpath template or simulation:
- Toolpath Operations — Use the tools in this area to manage and modify your tools and toolpaths.
- 2D Toolpaths — Use the tools in this area to create 2D toolpaths.
- 3D Toolpaths — Use the tools in this area to create 3D toolpaths.
- Simulation — Use the tools in this area to simulate all calculated toolpaths or load a toolpath simulation.
When you create a toolpath, it is listed below the
Toolpaths item in the Project Tree. This toolpath acts as a 'parent' toolpath and groups one or more 'child' toolpaths. A parent toolpath is indicated by a red
icon, with the parent toolpath name displayed beside it.
When a parent toolpath
is selected, the parent toolpath tools are displayed below the splitter bar. Click the
icon beside a parent toolpath
to expand it and view the tools used. A blue
icon is used for each child toolpath grouped under the parent; beside which is displayed the tool's name.
icon is sometimes replaced with another icon to indicate the tool's strategy. For example, where a spiral strategy is used,
is displayed instead, and where feature machining is used,
is displayed instead.
When a child toolpath is selected, the child toolpath tools are displayed below the splitter bar.