Toolpaths tab

You can use the Toolpaths tab of the Milling Feature Properties dialog to edit a Toolpath feature.

Note: The Toolpaths tab is available for Toolpath features only.

When you select this tab, the Toolpath feature is shown in blue on the part, for example:

Data column

This shows the coordinates of the move. The coordinates have one of these icons on the left side.

rapid move

linear move

arc move

G-code, single line

G-code, multiple line

Feed column

This shows the feed rate. If it is listed as a rapid move, this column displays Rapid.

Comp column

This lists the cutter compensation state for this move. It can be left, right, off, or blank. If the entry is blank, then this move does not change the cutter compensation status.

Coolant column

This records the coolant setting for each move. To change the coolant setting, right-click a row and select Set coolant to display the Set coolant dialog.

Tip: You can edit the feed rate and coolant for multiple segments. Use CTRL+select or SHIFT+select to select the segments you want to edit, right-click the selection and use the context menu.

The toolpath is displayed as a series of points. If you select a row in the table, the move is shown in red in the graphics area.

To locate a particular point, or series of points in the table, drag-select the points in the graphics window and the appropriate rows of the table are highlighted.

Note: If you want to pick a single point, you must still drag-select a single point. Just selecting it does not work.

Toolpath editing commands

The Edit segment button opens the Edit Toolpath Segment dialog to enable editing.

The Delete segment button opens the Delete Toolpath Segment dialog.

The Split segment button opens the Split Toolpath Segment dialog.

The Add curve button opens the Add Toolpath Curve dialog.

The Add segment button opens the Add Toolpath Segment dialog.

The Add NC code text button opens the Add NC Code Text dialog.

The Export toolpath as curve button opens the Extract Toolpath Curve dialog.

The Add operation button opens the Add Operation to Toolpath dialog.

The Options button opens a context menu.