Using the Pocket Operation

 

  1. Add the Pocket Operation command (in the Superseded Cycles category) to a menu or toolbar.

  2. Select the newly added command.

  3. Digitise the pocket profiles. Perform a Finish to stop selecting entities making up the profile(s).

  4. Digitise a new start point for the profile chain (if necessary). Perform a Finish.

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

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