The contour operation is available for both 2-axis and 4-axis features.
This cycle is the generally applicable cycle for cutting contours.
Contour
Start point
General Rules
The curve can be open or closed. A contour operation traces the entire length of the curve. The number of passes is determined by Contour passes. A contour operation can be optionally added to retract, stop, pocket, zigzag or cutoff operations by selecting the Contour option on the Strategy tab.
If you want the contour to overlap, enter the amount of overlap you want as the Contour Overlap.