Use the Start and End Point tab of the Toolpath connections dialog to specify the location of the tool at the start and end of a turning toolpath.
This tab contains the following settings:
- Use —Select the location of the start or end point.
- First/Last point — The start/end point is positioned at the specified distance from the first/last point in the toolpath, measured along its tool axis.
- Absolute — The start/end point is positioned, independently of all other properties, at the point defined by the Coordinates field.
- Approach/Retract distance — Enter the length of the approach or retract move at the start or end of the toolpath.
- Coordinates — Enter the coordinates to define the position of the start or end point. This option is only available when you select a Use of Absolute.
- Feed from start point — Select this option to use a feed move from the start point to the beginning of the toolpath. Specify a percentage of the total cutting feed rate that the tool uses during this move.