Use the Select Cycle dialog to select a cycle from the Cycles database.
To display this dialog, click the Cycle button in the Hole Group Parameters dialog.
The following settings are available:
Major Cycle Operation
- Type — This is the type of tool used for the major operation.
- Diameter — This is the diameter of the tool used for the major operation.
List of Matching Cycles — This area displays a list of any cycles that already exist in the Cycles database, which are suitable for the type and diameter specified for the major cycle operation.
Add New Cycle — Click to display the Edit Cycle dialog and create a new cycle based on the diameter and the major operation of the cycle being searched.
Select — Click to select the highlighted cycle and close the dialog.
Cycle Preview — This area displays cycle data for the cycle highlighted in the List of Matching Cycles area, including the sequence of operations included in the cycle and the parameters for each operation. This information is obtained from the Cycles Database.