This procedure shows how to generate separate NC program files for each toolpath in an NC program.
Note: To have separate NC program files for each of your toolpaths, the
Write File for Each Toolpath option must be selected on
.
- In the Explorer, right-click the NC program,
Cavity_Mold, and select
Write from the context menu.
The tool symbol
next to a toolpath indicates a tool change. It is always displayed for the first tool in the sequence. It is also displayed when a different tool is used.
- PowerMill postprocesses the toolpaths using the specified parameters, and displays a confirmation window showing where the files are saved.
- Click
to close the
Information window.
- The colour of the NC program
Cavity_Mold in the Explorer changes to a bright green colour,
, to show it has been calculated correctly.
- To save project changes, click .