Working with Setups

You can use Setups to work in different orientations on the same part.

Tip: If you have two parts that share most of the same design, you can create the common features in one Setup, and the unique features in two other Setups. Depending which Setups you include in the plan and manufacture, you can create two parts using only one FeatureCAM document.

To create a Setup

1. Select Home tab > Part Program panel > Setups.
2. Use the Setup Properties dialog to create and align the Setup.
3. Click Apply.

To change the active Setup

Select a Setup from the Part View to activate it. When you create a feature, it is added to the active Setup.

To edit a Setup

1. In the Part View, double-click the Setup you want to edit.
2. Edit the properties in the Setup Properties dialog.
3. Click Apply.

To move a Setup incrementally

1. In the Part View, double-click the Setup you want to move.
2. On the Zero tab, select Align with existing UCS.
3. From the list, choose the UCS that relates to the Setup you want to move.

   For example, to move Setup1, select UCS_Setup1.

4. Enter offset and rotation values.
5. Click Apply.

To move a feature to a different Setup

Click and drag a feature in the Part View to place it under a different Setup.