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| Menu location |
|---|
| Path → Contour |
| Workbenches |
| Path |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| See also |
Description
The Contour tool creates a simple external contour cut of complex 3D Part-based objects. The entire Job Model serves as the input for the Operation--regardless of whether any Body Geometry is selected when the Contour command is invoked. A Start point can be enabled from the Operation editor, using a location defined in the Property view->Start Points.
The Path Contour object is made to be part of a Path Job.
Usage
- Press the
Contour button - Adjust the desired properties
Properties
Base Geometry
- Add, if not allready done, the elements which should be the base for the path
- you can also delete or change to other elements
Depth
- DATAStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- starting depth in Z
- DATAFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest cutting level in Z
- DATAStep Down: Step Down of Tool- the amount of material which will be removed at once
Height
- DATASafe Height: The hight above the workpeace where rapid motions are allowed.
- DATAClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
Operation
- DATATool Controller: Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation
- DATACut Side: Defines on which side the cut should be done
- DATADirection: Specifies a CW or CCW move for the cut
- DATAExtra Offset: Addet to the tool diameter to leave some material for a finish path
- DATAUse Start Point: Set the start point of the path manualy (not implemented jet)
- DATAUse Compensation: Creates a path with offset of the tool radius to respect the parts dimensions