Sequence Window

The Sequence Window shows sequences of  machining instructions. It uses a  'tree' style similar to Windows Explorer.

The instruction labels feature a sequence number and the type of the instruction (for example 'Pocket Operation'). Toolchange instructions may also feature a Sort Priority number.

You can:

• Right-click on an instruction to open a shortcut menu of commands to operate on that instruction, such as the Edit command.

• Right-click on the window background to open a shortcut menu of commands relating to the instructions as a whole, such as Search, which searches all the instructions for text.

• Re-arrange, edit and delete instructions.

• Arrange instructions into various groupings.

• Show or hide the layer showing a tool's toolpaths.

• Opt for an instruction's toolpath to be highlighted when you rest the cursor on the instruction; use the Options menu > Preferences > Toolpaths tab > Highlight Instructions option.

Side-by-Side mode

In Side-by-Side mode there is a separate tab for each sequence.

You can right-click on the tab title to display a shortcut list of menu options; for example you can choose New to create a new sequence.

Click on a tab title to bring it to the front. Double-click on a tab title to select it as the active sequence (becomes marked with a '*'.

To switch to Side-by-Side mode right-click in the window and click to check Side by Side. Check the Single Scroll Bar option to scroll both window panes at the same time.

Twin Turrets

In the turning environment you can use the 'Side by Side' option for viewing instructions for twin turrets. Each turret appears as a separately titled sequence in one tab.

Click on a title to select it. Double-click to select the turret as the active turret (becomes marked with a '*').

The synchronisation commands are displayed in the window in both turrets.

On each turret, the Spindle column shows the currently active spindle (main or sub), with the green background indicating spindle priority.

A driven tool icon is displayed in the instruction list next to the tool change icon. This helps you to differentiate between driven and fixed tool mode.