To create separate NC files for each setup

  1. Double-click the stock in the Part View to display the Stock Properties dialog.
  2. Select the Indexing tab.
  3. If you are not using multi-axis positioning, deselect Generate single program with program stop between each setup.

    If you are using multi-axis positioning, deselect Generate single program.

The Generate single program with program stop between each setup 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.