The green point shown within a selected vector is its start node.
The start node in a vector determines the point at which a tool enters the block of material when you are machining.
Inserting a start node divides a span into two new spans of the same type as the original. Alternatively, you can set an existing node in a span as the start node.
Note: In open vectors, the start node must be at either end of the vector.
To insert a start node in a span:
- Select
Vector > Node Editing or click the
Node Editing
button.
- Click to select the vector into which you want to insert a start node. The selected vector is surrounded by a bounding box, within which you can see the spans, nodes and control points that make up the selected vector.
- Position the cursor over the span into which you want to insert a start node. When the cursor changes from
to
, right-click to display its context menu.
- Select Insert Start Node to insert a new start node in the span and divide it into two separate spans.