Ordering examples (PartMaker, Advanced Surface Manufacturing)

The following images (where numbered lines represent toolpath segments) show the effect of selecting different ordering options for toolpath segments:

Note: The options available on the Strategy dialog vary depending on the machining strategy that is selected.

One way — The tool cuts in one direction:

One way grouped — The tool cuts in one direction and PartMaker chooses the shortest distance between each toolpath segment:

Two way — The tool can cut in two directions and the toolpath segments are joined with lead and link moves: