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To reorder toolpaths in an NC Program

You can reorder the toolpaths in an NC Program using various reordering options. The reordering options consider any toolpath dependencies so that a toolpath is never placed above its reference toolpath. For example, if you sort by tool number, a rest roughing toolpath is always below its corresponding area clearance toolpath, even if the tool number dictates otherwise.

Select an option from the NC Program tab > Edit panel > Reorder menu:

  • By Tool Number — Select to sort the toolpaths by their tool number and place the toolpath with the smallest tool number first.
  • By Tool Diameter — Select to sort the toolpaths by their tool diameter and place the toolpath with the largest tool diameter first.
  • By Workplane — Select to sort the toolpaths by their workplane Z axis and place the toolpaths with the Z axis most closely aligned to the global coordinate system first.
  • Undo — Select to revert the last change to the toolpath order.

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