Formats for Toolpath Variables

The format types for variables are:

0.	Character
1.	Coordinates
2.	Angles
3.	Feed
4.	Spindle_speed
5.	Dwell
6.	Sequencing
7.	Tool
8.-17.	User_1-User_10 ( Not used as default for system variables. )
18.	Real ( Not used as default for system variables. )

Types 1 through 18 are set in Section 3 of the DFPOST questions. 0 Character is the default and does not need to be set.
A list of toolpath variables, their description, default format types and the blocks in which their values are set are provided below in alphabetical order.

Under the description is a list of the procedures for which the variable produces a valid value. Using the variable on other procedures may result in an error message and/or invalid value.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U W X Y Z

A

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set

ABS_ANG	Start angle + Delta angle	2	CIRCULAR MOTION:
ANGLE_INCR	All relevant procedures - Parallel - angle increment Procedures: CLEANUP, SRFPKT, ZCUT.	2	BEGINNING OF PROC:
ARC_ANG	Arc angle	2	CIRCULAR MOTION:
ARC_PLN	Plane of arc block: XY = 1, XZ = 2, YZ = 3	6	CIRCULAR MOTION:
AXIS_ANGLE	Tool axis angle	2	TOOL CHANGE:
AXIS_NUM	Number of axes being used	6	AXIS CHANGE:

B

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set

BET_LAYERS	Between layers = 1 Not between layers = 0 Procedures: WCUT.	6	BEGINNING OF PROC:
BY_SCALLOP	BY SCALLOP = 1 BY 2D SIDE STEP = 0 Procedures: (Parallel cut): CLEANUP, SRFPKT, WCUT (between layers).	6	BEGINNING OF PROC:
BLOCK_NUM	Current block number as appears in the TP_LIST	6	ALL BLOCKS

C

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set

CHECK_OFST	Check surfaces offset Procedures: CLEANUP, 3D_STEP, PLUNGE_MILL, SRFPKT, SRFPRF, SURCLR, SURMILL, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:
CHECK_TOL	Check surfaces tolerance Procedures: CLEANUP, 3D_STEP, PLUNGE_MILL, SRFPKT, SRFPRF, SURCLR, SURMILL, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:
CIR_INTERP	Circular interpolation mode	7	BEGINNING OF PROC:
CIRC_APPRX	Circular movement code: The flag -nc_circ_approx is used = 1, Otherwise = 0.	6	CIRCULAR MOTION:
CIRC_MOV	Circular movement code	0	CIRCULAR MOTION:
CIRC_TOL	Controls tolerance of linear approximation of circles (overwrites value that appears in DFSTRD)		CIRCULAR MOTION:
CLEAR_LENG	Distance between holder & tool tip	1	TOOL CHANGE:
CNTRL_NUM	Number of control points for current spline.		NURBS MOTION:
CNTRL_X	Coordinate of the control number in spline block		NURBS MOTION:
CNTRL_Y	Coordinate of the control number in spline block		NURBS MOTION:
CNTRL_Z	Coordinate of the control number in spline block		NURBS MOTION:
COMP_3X	3-D cutter compensation	7	LINEAR MOTION:
CON_ANG	Tools conic angle	2	TOOLS
CONT_OFST	1st contour's offset Procedures: CLEANUP, 3D_STEP, POCKET, PROFILE, PLUNGE_MILL, SRFPKT, SRFPRF, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:
CONT_TOL	Contours tolerance Procedures: ROUGH_5X, CLEANUP, CURVE_MX, POCKET, PROFILE, RULED_MX, SRFPKT, SRFPRF, SURCLR, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:
CURR_NAME	Current tool holder name	0	TOOL CHANGE:
CURR_ORIG	Controller/Cimatron origin no.	7	ORIGIN CHANGE: BEGINNING OF TAPE:
CURR_START	Number of current start	7	START THREAD:
CURR_TOOL	Current tool holder number	7	TOOL CHANGE:
CUT_FILE	set_on this flag will divide the G-code file		ALL BLOCKS
CUT_LENGTH	Length of cutting edge of tool	1	TOOL CHANGE:
CUT_SPEED	Velocity of cutting (Vc)	1	CONSTANT SPEED:
CUT_WIDTH	Width of the tool	1	TOOL CHANGE:
CUTCOM_OFF	Cutter Compensation off code	0	CUTTER COMPENSATION:
CUTCOM_ON	Cutter Compensation on code	0	CUTTER COMPENSATION:
CYC_2PLN	Not in use.	1	CYCLE:
CYC_CLEAR	Cycle clear height	1	CYCLE:
CYC_CODE	Cycle code	0	CYCLE:
CYC_DEPTH	Cycle depth increment	1	CYCLE: GROOVE CYCLE:
CYC_DWELL	Cycle dwell time	5	CYCLE:
CYC_DZINIT	The DRILL procedure DEL INIT value	1	CYCLE:
CYC_PECK	Cycle PECK value	1	CYCLE: GROOVE CYCLE:
CYC_REDUC	Cycle DECREASE value	1	CYCLE: GROOVE CYCLE:
CYC_RETR	Cycle retract code	0	CYCLE:
CYC_TIMES	Number of pecks/cycle	7	CYCLE:
CYC_XSHFT	Cycle shift along the X axis	1	CYCLE:
CYC_YSHFT	Cycle shift along the Y axis	1	CYCLE:
CYCLE_1	Spot Drill	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_2	High Speed Peck	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_3	Left Hand Tapping	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_4	Fine Boring	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_5	Counter Boring	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_6	Deep Hole Peck	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_7	Tapping	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_8	Boring	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_9	Bore + Spindle Stop	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_10	Back Boring	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_11	Bore + Dwell + Manual	7	CYCLE:
CYCLE_12	Bore + Dwell + Feed	7	CYCLE:

D

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set

DATE_SDD	Current date: day	6	BEGINNING OF TAPE:
DATE_SMM	Current date: month	6	BEGINNING OF TAPE:
DATE_SYY	Current date: year	6	BEGINNING OF TAPE:
DBL_QUOTE	The character: "	0	ALL BLOCKS:
DEL_Z_UP	Procedure DEL Z UP Procedures: CLEANUP, CURVE_MX, 3D_STEP, POCKET, PROFILE, RULED_MX, SRFPKT, SRFPRF, SURCLR, SURMILL, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:
DIA_COMP	Diameter compensation index	1	TOOL CHANGE:
DIAMETER_	Tool diameter	1	TOOL CHANGE:
DOWN_STEP	The procedure DOWN STEP value. Procedures: CLEANUP, CURVE_MX, POCKET, PROFILE, PLUNGE_MILL, RULED_MX, WCUT, ZCUT.	1	BEGINNING OF PROC:

E

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set

E_LENGTH	Distance between tool axis and circle center	1	TOOL CHANGE:
END_ANG	End angle	2	CIRCULAR MOTION: THREAD CYCLE: THREAD CANNED CYCLE:
END_ANGLE	All relevant procedures Parallel - end angle Procedures: CLEANUP, SRFPKT, ZCUT.	2 6	BEGINNING OF PROC:
EXT_POST	Internal / external post	6	BEGINNING OF TAPE:

F

Toolpath Variable	Description	Default Format Type	Block(s) in which the variable value is set