UCS checklist

This table summarizes the UCSs that you need to create an MD file:

UCS	Machine type	Dialog	Notes
Stock	Any	Not applicable	Cannot be changed
Top-most table	Mill	Top-Most Table	The XY location is at the center of the table, Z is on the top of the table. Orientation should be so that X points to the right and Z points up.
Top-most table	Turn, turn/mill	Top-Most Table	The XY location is at the center of the chuck, Z is on the face of the jaws. Orientation should be so that X is up, Z points to the right.
Sub-spindle	Turn, turn/mill	Sub-spindle	Z points in the direction of the machine sub-spindle motion, its location is at the center of the jaws of the sub-spindle
Tool	Mill	Add Tool Location	Z points away from the part, X and Y do not matter.
Tool	Turn, turn/mill	Add Tool Location	Multiple locations possible, around turret and with various mounting directions, Z points into the turret.
Rotational Axes	Any	Local Coordinate System	For any solid that rotates, make sure that it is assigned a UCS that points the rotational axis in the proper direction, and at the right location.
Toolblock-to-tool post	Turn, turn/mill	Tool Block dialog	Mates to the Tool UCS (see previous row). Z points away from the part. X aligns with X on the Tool UCS.
Tool-to-toolblock	Turn, turn/mill	Tool Block dialog	Tool mates to this location. Z points away from the part. For turning tools, see the Positioning turning tool holders in a tool block topic for details about where to locate this UCS.
Jaws	Turn, turn/mill	BASIC script	You can simulate the main or sub-spindle jaws using a BASIC script. A UCS must define the direction of movement for each jaw that is moved by the script.
Viewing	Any	Not applicable	The view of the machine that you want when it first loads (looks along Z).