Start point specifies the location of the tool at the start of a turning toolpath.
Use these options to specify the method for defining the start point.
Use — Select the location of the start point.
- First point — The start point is positioned at the specified distance from the first point in the toolpath, measured above the toolpath.
- Absolute — The start point is positioned independently of all other properties at the point defined by the Coordinates field.
Approach distance — Enter the length of the approach move at the start of the toolpath. This option is only available when you select a Use of First point.
Coordinates — Enter the coordinates to define the position of the start point. This option is only available when you select a Use of Absolute.
— Click to display the
Position dialog. Use the dialog to manually enter coordinates and locate items in the graphics window.
Feed from start point — Select this option to use a feed move from the start point to the beginning of the toolpath. Specify a percentage of the total cutting feed rate that the tool uses during this move.