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The analysis viewer provides functions for visualizing models within EdgeCAM. After creating an analysis model (or loading a .ppf file containing saved analysis data) you can use the analysis viewer to visualize the different surfaces prior to toolpath generation. Select the analysis model and use the Analysis toolbar buttons and the Analysis View Properties dialog to modify the analysis properties. Each button offers a pop-up menu with several alternative options while the dialog provides access to all modifiers in one place.
From left to right the buttons provide the following options:
Select the Analysis Model by name or number (if no name is available).
Specify the Analysis Type. Choose between Uncuttable, Steep Walls, Flat Lands and Z Level.
Specify the Analysis Surface. Choose between Part, Cuttable and Uncuttable.
Control the Analysis Display. Choose between Points, Curves and Surfaces.
Toggle the XZ Clip Plane.
Toggle the YZ Clip Plane. The clip planes can be moved using the arrow keys. XZ Clip uses Shift + Up Arrow/Shift + Down Arrow and YZ Clip uses Shift + Left Arrow/Shift + Right Arrow.
Click on 
to display the Analysis
View Properties dialog:
A graduated colour display gives more detailed visualization of the part. Red indicates the worst and blue the best conditions.
A colour bar on the left-hand side of the window explains what the colour depth indicates for different analysis types:
Uncuttable - Depth of uncuttable material as measured in the Z axis.
Flat Lands - The normal angle of the surface in relation to the XY plane.
Steep Walls - The steepness in degrees compared to the XY angle and the XY plane.
Z Level - The height of the surfaces along the Z axis.
It is possible to view all parts from all angles using the Rotate, Zoom or Pan commands.