Working with Setups

You can use Setups to work in different orientations on the same part.

Tip: If you have two parts that share most of the same design, you can create the common features in one Setup, and the unique features in two other Setups. Depending which Setups you include in the plan and manufacture, you can create two parts using only one FeatureCAM document.

To create a Setup

1. Select Home tab > Part Program panel > Setups.
2. Click New.
3. Use the Setup wizard to create and align the Setup.
4. Click Finish.

To change the active Setup

When you create a feature, it is added to the active Setup.

To change the active Setup:

1. Select Home tab > Part Program panel > Setups.
2. Select a Setup in the Current Setup list.
3. Click Close.

To edit a Setup

1. Select Home tab > Part Program panel > Setups.
2. Select a Setup in the Current Setup list.
3. Click Edit.
4. Use the Setup wizard to edit and align the Setup.
5. Click Finish.

To move a Setup incrementally

1. Select Home tab > Part Program panel > Setups.
2. In the Current Setup list, select the Setup you want to move.
3. Click Edit.
4. On the Setup - Part Program Zero page, select Align with existing UCS and click Next.
5. In the list, select the UCS that relates to the Setup you want to move, and click Next.

   For example, to move Setup1, select UCS_Setup1.

6. Enter offset and rotation values.
7. Click Preview to display a preview of the new Setup location in the Graphics window.
8. Click Finish.

To move a feature to a different Setup

Click and drag a feature in the Part View to place it under a different Setup