Using the Groove Operation

  1. Click on the Groove Operation Groove Operation command icon button.

  2. Digitise the profile to be grooved.

  3. Perform a Finish to complete digitising the profile.

  4. Digitise the new start point for the active profile (if necessary). Hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the left mouse button to toggle between selecting a new start point and a new end point for the profile.

  5. Perform a Finish to complete digitising the new start point.

  6. Digitise the cycle start point.

  7. Complete the dialog box for the operation.

  8. Click on OK.

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