Approach and Escape dialog - WireEDM (PartMaker)

Use the Approach and Escape dialog to specify approach and/or escape points for a toolpath.

To display the dialog, either:

• Click to select a profile curve in the CAM Face window, then select Part Features > Approach, Escape.
• Double-click a profile curve in the CAM Face window.

The following settings are available:

Approach Point

• Define Point — Select this option to include an approach point in the toolpath.
• X — Enter the X coordinate of the approach point.
• Y — Enter the Y coordinate of the approach point.
• Find Closest Circle Center — Click to assign the coordinates of the closest circle center to the approach point( X,Y) coordinates.

Escape Point

• Define Point — Select this option if you want PartMaker to include an escape point in the toolpath.
• X — Enter the X coordinate of the escape point.
• Y — Enter the Y coordinate of the escape point.
• Find Closest Circle Center — Click to assign the coordinates of the closest circle center to the escape ( X,Y) coordinates.

OK — Click to save any changes and close the dialog.

Cancel — Click to close the dialog without saving any changes.