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    Specifying tool start point

    1. Select the Start point page on the Model Area Clearance strategy dialog.
    2. On the Start Point page, in the Use list, select Block Centre Safe.

      This resets the tool X and Y values to the centre of the block model, with the Z coordinate at Safe Z.

    Parent topic: Creating a roughing toolpath

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