Use the Z Heights dialog to view an individual Z height slice of a toolpath. Select a Z Height in the dialog list to examine the toolpath segments at a specific Z height.
To display the Z Heights dialog:
- Click Toolpath tab > Draw panel > View by Z Height.
- From the individual Toolpath context menu, select View Picked Z Height.
The Z Heights dialog contains the following:
- Reference Z — Enter a reference Z value to view the toolpath segment nearest to the entered value.
Pick a Z height from the model using the mouse — Click to select and set a reference Z from a particular feature of the model.- Flats only — Select to view the toolpath associated with flat regions of the model.
- Z Height List — Displays all the Z heights in the toolpath. The icons show the creation method for the Z height. Select a Z height in this list to display it in the graphics window.
Defined by Number
Defined by Stepdown
Defined by Value
Defined by Intermediate
Defined by Flat
Defined by Reference Boundary
Defined by Reference Pattern
Defined by Reference Feature Set
Note: Any Z height defined by a reference toolpath displays the Defined by option used for the reference toolpath. - Z — Displays the current Z height.
— Displays the difference between the current Z height and the reference Z.
To simulate tool movements at a particular Z height, right-click on the toolpath segment that you want to simulate, and from the individual Toolpath context menu, select Simulate from Nearest Point.