Sequence of programming steps - Milling (PartMaker)

1. Select ToolMinder > Tools to add tools.
2. Select ToolMinder > Cycles to add cycles.
3. Select File > Open Material File to open a material file.
4. Select Job Optimizer > Defaults to set defaults.
5. Select View > Setup to specify setup options, such as part boundaries.
6. Create geometry in CAD mode or select File > Import DXF File to import geometry created using a different CAD package.
7. Select Part Features > New Hole Group to add a new hole group.
8. Specify hole locations using one of the following icons:

   Single Hole icon

   Hole Patterns icon. In PartMaker/Mill, this icon displays a context menu. The Hole Pattern Icon is not displayed if the Hide Hole Patterns Icons option is selected in the Preferences dialog.

   Chain Circles icon

9. Select Part Features > New Profile Group to add a new profile group.
10. Create profiles using one of the following icons:

    Define Profile icon

    Chain Geometry icon

    Engraving icon

11. Repeat steps 7 through 10 to create groups of all part features required for the job.
12. Select Job Optimizer > Post Config File to select a post processor file.
13. Select Job Optimizer > Generate Process Table to generate a Process Table.
14. Select Job Optimizer > Generate NC Programto generate an NC program.