Use the Z Heights dialog to view an individual Z height slice of a toolpath. Select a Z Height in the dialog list to examine the toolpath segments at a specific Z height.
To display the Z Heights dialog:
- Click Toolpath tab > Draw panel > View by Z Height.
- From the individual Toolpath context menu, select View Picked Z Height.
The Z Heights dialog contains the following:
- Reference Z — Enter a reference Z value to view the toolpath segment nearest to the entered value.
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Pick a Z height from the model using the mouse — Click to select and set a reference Z from a particular feature of the model. - Flats only — Select to view the toolpath associated with flat regions of the model.
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Z Height List — Displays all the Z heights in the toolpath. The icons show the creation method for the Z height. Select a Z height in this list to display it in the graphics window.
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Defined by Number
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Defined by Stepdown
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Defined by Value
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Defined by Intermediate
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Defined by Flat
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Defined by Reference Boundary
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Defined by Reference Pattern
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Defined by Reference Feature Set
Note: Any Z height defined by a reference toolpath displays the Defined by option used for the reference toolpath. -
- Z — Displays the current Z height.
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— Displays the difference between the current Z height and the reference Z.
To simulate tool movements at a particular Z height, right-click on the toolpath segment that you want to simulate, and from the individual Toolpath context menu, select Simulate from Nearest Point.