Use the Order page to control the order of machining.
Order by — Select whether machining takes place by Level or by Pocket.
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Pocket — When selected, one pocket is completely machined before going on to the next. Pockets are machined in preference to levels.
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Level —When selected, one level is completely machined before going down to the next. So, levels are machined in preference to pockets.
Sorting — Select an option to specify the machining order for areas on the same level.
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Shortest path — Select to create the shortest toolpath.
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Along the vertical direction, one-way horizontally — Select to create a toolpath in the vertical direction, moving one way horizontally.
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Along the vertical direction, two-way horizontally — Select to create a toolpath in the vertical direction, moving two ways horizontally.
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Along the horizontal direction, one-way vertically — Select to create a toolpath in the horizontal direction, moving one way vertically.
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Along the horizontal direction, two-way vertically — Select to create a toolpath in the horizontal direction, moving two ways vertically.