Workflow: Simulating without a machine for manufacturing operations

Simulating without a machine allows you to quickly visualize tool movements, track stock material changes, and detect collisions. This option provides a basic simulation for initial assessment, making it suitable for various manufacturing operations. How the tool moves between points on a toolpath depends on the machine and so the movements may be incorrect when simulating without a machine. For milling setups, simulation with a machine provides a more accurate representation.

1. Ensure that the operations in the setup are generated.

2. In the Browser, select the setup or the individual operations you want to simulate.

   Tip: Hold the Ctrl key to multiselect operations.

3. On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Actions > Simulate .

   The Simulate dialog is displayed, and the Simulation contextual environment opens, replacing all the tabs in the Manufacture workspace.

   

4. In the Simulate dialog, set the Viewpoint mode to control how you view the simulation.

5. Use the simulation player controls and timeline to navigate the simulation.

6. Use the options on the toolbar and in the dialog to control the visibility of the tool, toolpaths, and stock during the simulation.

7. (Optional) In the Simulate dialog, click the Info and Statistics tabs to view information about the current tool and operation, as well as information such as the number of detected collisions, the start volume and final volume of the stock, and the estimated machining time.

8. When finished, click Exit Simulation .