button. This dialog box allows you to specify the defaults for opening new files.
The File type indicates the type of document you will create by clicking the New button.
Turn for 2-axis turned parts. Remember this is only the type of the first setup of your part. Your part can contain multiple setups and these setups can mix different manufacturing techniques.
Mill for 2 ½ D or 3D milled parts. Select this type for 5-axis positioning as well. Once again, this is only the type of your first setup.
Multiple fixture for laying out multiple parts on the table. This indicates that you will be mixing different milled parts for multiple part manufacturing. See Multiple Fixture documentfor more information.
Tombstone. See Tombstone Machining for more information.
The Unit of measure is the units you will use for creating your part.
Inch
Millimeter
See System units for more information. Note that units of the NC code is determined by the type of post processor you select.
The choices for Initial stock dialog are:
Wizard – The stock wizard will be displayed next. This option is best for novice users.
Properties – The stock Properties dialog box. This dialog box presents the pages of the stock wizard in a more concise form.
None – You will not be asked to setup the stock, but you will have to do it explicitly later.
If you want to specify or verify these choices each time you open a document check Always ask when a new document is created.