Generate single program with program stop between each setup

Generate single program with program stop between each setup is an option on the Indexing tab of the Stock Properties dialog.

This option combines the toolpaths of all Setups into a single Setup. This means that when simulating the toolpaths, the toolpaths from all Setups are displayed and a single NC program is created. This option must be set if you are using a Sub-spindle. If this option is deselected a separate NC file is created for each Setup.

If Generate single program with program stop between each setup is selected, FeatureCAM inserts a stop operation between each Setup. This enables the part to be flipped and machined on both sides within a single NC program. For a turn or turn/mill document, the stop operation is created if the Setups are on the same spindle and oriented opposite to each other. For a milling document, the Setups can be in any orientation.

Note: When this option is selected, you need only specify the simulation information for the first setup and it is used for all setups.