Using the Slotting Operation

  1. Click on the Slot Operation Project Slot Operation command icon button.

  2. Digitise the slot. Perform a Finish to stop selecting entities to slot.

  3. Digitise a new start and end point for the active profile (if necessary).  

  4. Hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the left mouse button to toggle between selecting a new start point and a new end point.  

  5. Perform a Finish.

  6. Complete the dialog box for the operation. Click on OK.

EdgeCAM now generates the toolpaths for the slot operation, including any moves to position the tool.