') for all the subsequent instructions in the sequence to
be regenerated when you edit an instruction. (See Regenerating).In the Sequence window, right-click on an instruction or the sequence name to open a shortcut menu with the options below.
Note that depending on the circumstances (whether or not you clicked on a sequence name for example), some items may be unavailable. Many of these commands are duplicated in Instructions menu.
Edit/Delete/Simulate
These operate as their names suggest. They operate on the currently selected sequence or instructions. As an alternative to using Edit, you can double-click on the item. (Note that when simulating in EdgeCAM, all the machine simulation graphics but the spindles become hidden - see Machine Simulation in EdgeCAM.)
PCI Template
This allows you to generate a PCI from selected instructions in the window.
Output Process
This passes the selected instructions to EdgeCAM Strategy Manager.
Swathe
This allows you to activate/deactivate the Swathe mode in GLview. (Supported in both milling and turning.)
Text File
This allows you to export the contents of the sequence to a text file for subsequent printing. Different levels of information can be exported to the text file.
Refresh
Ensures that the instruction list is displayed correctly in the Sequence Window.
Regenerate (for instructions)
Regenerates the toolpath for the instruction. (See Regenerating).
Auto Regenerate
Enable this (shown by a '') for all the subsequent instructions in the sequence to
be regenerated when you edit an instruction. (See Regenerating).
(Note that the Auto-Regenerate enabled/disabled setting is a 'session setting'. It applies to all sequences for the duration of the current EdgeCAM session, and resets to Enabled on re-starting EdgeCAM.)
Regenerate (for the sequence)
Regenerates the toolpath the all the instructions in the sequence.(See Regenerating).
Merge Sequences
Opens a dialog for merging the instructions from two or more sequences into a new sequence, with several options for the merge. All the sequences to be merged must have the same code generator file.
Rationalise
Rationalises the instructions in a sequence by 'Tool', 'CPL' or 'Index'. You only see this when you right-click on a sequence name (top of the instruction tree). See also Rationalising.
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Insert This allows you to insert one or more instructions above the item you have selected in the list. An arrow indicates the insertion point. Uncheck the Insert option after you have inserted all required instructions. |
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Search
Opens a dialog for searching for text occurring in the Sequence Window; in the names of tools and cycles for example. For more information see Searching for Text in the Sequence Window.
Group
For information see Grouping Instructions.
Rename
Opens the name of the item for editing.
Reset Names
Sets names you have changed back to the original; either the selected items or all renamed items.
Synchronise
This option applies turret synchronisation retrospectively. In the Sequence Window select the two instructions to synchronise (one on each turret), then open the shortcut menu with a right-hand mouse click and select Synchronise. The synchronisation markers are added to both turrets. The lower turret waits for the upper turret to complete rough turning before starting to finish turn. See also Priority below.
Also see Synchronising Turrets.
Priority
Sets the spindle priority. This might be needed after using Synchronise, for example.
Side by Side
This places each sequence in its own tab. The tab label acts as the sequence name (in that you can right-click on it to display the shortcut menu for the sequence). This is in addition to the normal use of the tab label to switch to the tab. Also, for twin turret machines, the Upper and Lower turrets are displayed as two columns of instructions placed next to each other.
Single Scroll Bar
This scrolls both the panes (in Side by Side view, one pane for each turret) using the same scroll bar.
