PVA PVA2000 - Main Menu; File Menu; Edit Menu; Teach Menu

PathMaster® Manual Rev. H 6/03
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state of error. The ‘Units’ field is the measurement system in use when programming, and can be altered in
the Setup section of PathMaster
®
.
NOTE: In order to teach path programs online, PathMaster® must be connected, in Manual mode, and
not in a state of error.
Main Menu
File Menu
• Machine – Select a machine configuration.
• N
ew – Create a new project.
• O
pen – Open an existing project or subroutine.
• C
lose – Close the current project.
• D
elete – Delete the current project, or current program.
• S
ave – Save the current project.
• Save A
s – Save the current project under a different name.
• Print – Print the current program, or print the entire compiled program.
• Database – Backup or restore the PathMaster® database.
• Import – Import a project, program, or subroutine.
• Export – Export a project, program, or subroutine.
• Ex
it – Exit the application.
Edit Menu
• Program – Edit the program name, auxiliary code, or background image.
• U
ndo Delete – Undo the last Delete operation.
• Cut
– Remove highlighted path segment(s) and copy to the clipboard.
• C
opy – Copy highlighted path segment(s) to the clipboard.
• P
aste – Copy path segment(s) from the clipboard and insert it into the program.
• D
elete – Delete highlighted path segment(s).
• Select A
ll – Select all path segments from the displayed program.
Teach Menu
• Move – Code a move to a specific location.
• 3
D Path – Teach a 3D path segment and specify valve activity.
• 2
D Path – Teach a 2D path segment and specify valve activity.
• D
ot – Dispense at a defined point for a length of time and specify valve activity.
• A
rea – Teach an “Area” path segment that covers a rectangular shape.
• C
ircle – Teach a circular path segment and specify valve activity.
• Ar
c – Teach an arc path segment and specify valve activity.
• FastMask – Teach a FastMask™ path segment (specify keep out areas).
• Polyline – Teach a path segment consisting of 2D, circle, and arc path segments
• Subroutine – Create a new or insert an existing PathMaster® subroutine.
• Dwell – Teach a delay between path segments in seconds.
• I
/O – Reference inputs or outputs within the program.
• H
ead – Insert valve functions (up/down, rotary, etc.).
• Comment
– Insert comments into the path program.
• DM
C Command – Write DMC machine code into the path program.
Modify Menu
• Properties – Modify properties of selected path segment.
• Offset – Apply an offset to any axis for selected path segments, or the entire program.
• Speed – Modify speed for selected path segments, or the entire program.