CAM Macro Manager

 

Invoked ByOpdefs go to General Tab go to Full/Partial Approach (CAM Level)

Invoked ByOpdefs go to General Tab go to Full/Partial Retract (CAM Level)

 

CAM Macro Manager FormUse the Macro Manager to create and store preprogrammed approach and retract motion sequences.  These can be created, recalled and applied to tool paths from each of the 2-1/2 axis, Rough Milling, 3 axis and 5 axis operation definition forms.  Complete the form as desired.  

 

You can use the check boxes 0778.gif to search existing objects (see note below).  Additional form options are also defined below.
 

 
 

Attributes and Options

 

 

 

Browse

 

Used for browsing a sequence of CAM macro objects.

 

Previous CAM Component

Activates the previous CAM macro object.  The sequence number of the currently active macro is shown in browse field (e.g., #1 of 2).  If there is only one macro, this key has no effect.

 

Next CAM Component

Activates the next CAM macro object.  The sequence number of the currently active macro is shown in browse field (e.g., #1 of 2).  If there is only one tactic, this key has no effect.

 

 

Motion List

 

Lists the motions currently defined for the active CAM macro object . Motions are defined using the Edit CAM Macro Form.  This form is displayed when the Accept button is picked.

 

 

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