Example of editing orientation vectors

This example shows you how to edit the orientation vectors of a tool axis using the Aerostructure.dgk model in the Examples folder.

1. Click Toolpath tab > Draw panel > Display > Orientation Normals to draw the orientation vectors on the active toolpath.

   

2. Select the toolpath segment. The segment turns yellow.

   

3. Click Toolpath Edit tab > Edit panel > Edit Within Region to display the Edit Toolpath Within Region dialog.
4. On the Select Regions tab select a Define Region by of Whole Segments.
5. On the Specify Changes tab:
   1. Select a Type of Editing of New Axis Definition.

      This is the only option that you can use for editing orientation vectors.

   2. In the Tool Axis frame click . This displays the Tool Axis dialog.
6. On the Machine axis control tab of the Tool Axis dialog:
   1. Select a Tool orientation type of Orientation vector.
   2. Select an Orientation vector of Fixed direction.
   3. In the Direction frame enter an Azimuth of 45.
   4. Click Accept.
7. On the Edit Toolpath Within Region dialog, click Apply.

   

8. On the Edit Toolpath Within Region dialog:
   1. Click Undo .
   2. Enter a Blend Distance of 10.
   3. Click Apply.