Edit All NC Programs > Verification

Use the Verification tab of the Edit All NC Programs dialog to edit the output settings for all NC programs.

To display the Edit All NC Program dialog, from the NC Program menu, select Edit All.

These options are similar to those on the NC Preferences > Verification dialog.

Note: To change the output settings for all selected NC program, from the individual NC Program context menu select Edit Selected. To change the default output settings for all new NC program, from the NC Program context menu select Preferences.

Verify the machine tool

This area contains options which enable you to collision-check the machine tool against itself and other components:

Verify toolpaths — Select to check the toolpaths for collisions involving the machine tool.

Verify connection moves — Select to check the connections for collisions involving the machine tool.

Machine tool clearance — Enter the machine tool clearance you want to use for verification. Entering a value clears the verification for the NC program.

Verify the tool against the model

This area contains options which enable you to collision-check the shank and holder against the model. This does not affect checks with the machine tool.

Verify toolpaths — Select to check for collisions between the tool, the holder and the model.

• Increase toolpath clearances — Select to check for collisions in all toolpaths.
• Keep existing toolpath clearances — Select to check for collisions in all toolpaths that are not verified.

Verify connection moves — Select to include connection moves in the verification.

Holder Clearance — Enter the minimum allowable distance between the model and the tool holder profile.

Shank Clearance — Enter the minimum allowable distance between the model and the tool shank profile.

Note: Click Holder clearance or Shank clearance to display the Measuring Tools tab.