Simulating machining
5.6 Editing the simulation display
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5.6 Editing the simulation display
5.6.1 Entering blank details
You have the option of replacing the blank defined in the program or to define a blank for
programs in which a blank definition cannot be inserted.
Note
The unmachined part can only be entered if simulation or simultaneous recording is in the
reset state.
Procedure
1. The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started.
2. Press the ">>" and "Blank" softkeys.
The "Blank Input" windows opens and displays the pre-assigned
values.
3. Enter the desired values for the dimensions.
4. Press the "Accept" softkey to confirm your entries. The newly defined
workpiece is displayed.
5.6.2 Showing and hiding the tool path
The path display follows the programmed tool path of the selected program. The path is
continuously updated as a function of the tool movement. The tool paths can be shown or
hidden as required.
Procedure
1. The simulation or the simultaneous recording is started.
2. Press the ">>" softkey.
The tool paths are displayed in the active view.
3. Press the softkey to hide the tool paths.
The tool paths are still generated in the background and can be
shown again by pressing the softkey again.
4. Press the "'Delete tool path" softkey.
All of the tool paths recorded up until now are deleted.
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