FeatureCAM to CAMplete TruePath add-in

CAMplete TruePath is an application that you can use to analyze, modify, optimize, simulate and post 5-Axis toolpaths.

Note: FeatureCAM Ultimate is required for this functionality.

To export a document to use with CAMplete TruePath:

1. In the Options > Posting page, select the CAMplete_TruePath.cnc post in the /Posts/Mill/5-Axis folder.
2. Load the FeatureCAMToCAMplete.dll add-in.
3. Select Add-Ins tab > Macros panel > FeatureCAMToCAMplete.

   The FeatureCAM to CAMplete dialog is displayed.

4. Click Browse and select where you want to save the exported files.
5. In the Select solids to be exported as clamps list, select solids you want to export as clamps and fixtures.

   You can export multiple clamp and fixture solids.

   To mark multiple solids as clamps, select them in the graphics window and click Select solids selected in the part.

6. Click Export Part solid to export a solid to use as the part in CAMplete. You can export only one part solid.
   • To export a solid in the document as an .stl file, select Select solid to export as part, and select a solid from the list.
   • To use an .stl file, select Select existing .stl file and click Browse and select it in the Select part .stl file dialog.
Tip: If want to machine a part made of multiple solids, you can use FeatureCAM's solid modelling to combine them.
7. Select whether you want the post to use the Tool number or Tool ID to identify tools.
8. Under Offset from the setup UCS to pallet, enter the offset distances in the X, Y and Z directions.
9. Click Preview to display a point in the graphics window which shows the offset from the setup UCS.
10. Click Export to export the document and close the dialog. The files are created in the selected output directory.