Viewing toolpaths by Z height

This example shows how view toolpaths by Z height, and how to use the Z Heights dialog. It uses the flats.dgk model in the Examples folder.

1. Define a Block around the model.
2. Create a Model Area Clearance strategy, and:
   1. Select Style as Offset all.
   2. Enter a Stepover value of 5.0.
   3. Create an end mill tool with a Diameter of 5.0.
   4. Click Calculate to create the toolpath.

   

3. Click Toolpath tab > Draw panel > View by Z Height to display the Z Heights dialog. The Z heights available in the toolpath are listed in the Z Height list.
4. Click through the list to view the toolpath segment at a particular Z height.

   

You can also:

1. Enter a Reference Z to view the toolpath segment nearest to the entered value.
2. Click to pick a Z height from the model to use as the reference Z.
3. Select Flats only to view the toolpaths segments associated with only flat regions of the model.

Note: If you select a segment and click Toolpath tab > Draw panel > View by Z Height, the graphics window displays the selected Z height.