Toolpaths

The Toolpaths item enables you to create, calculate, and control toolpaths and the tools they use.

When the Toolpaths item is selected, the available toolpaths and tools are displayed below the splitter bar. These tools enable you to create 2D and 3D toolpaths, display the Tool Database, edit toolpaths, specify the material block, import toolpaths from a Carveco model, and import a toolpath template or simulation:

• Toolpath Operations — Use the tools in this area to manage and modify your tools and toolpaths.
• 2D Toolpaths — Use the tools in this area to create 2D toolpaths.
• 3D Toolpaths — Use the tools in this area to create 3D toolpaths.
• Simulation — Use the tools in this area to simulate all calculated toolpaths or load a toolpath simulation.

When you create a toolpath, it is listed below the Toolpaths item in the Project Tree. This toolpath acts as a 'parent' toolpath and groups one or more 'child' toolpaths. A parent toolpath is indicated by a red icon, with the parent toolpath name displayed beside it.

When a parent toolpath is selected, the parent toolpath tools are displayed below the splitter bar. Click the icon beside a parent toolpath to expand it and view the tools used. A blue icon is used for each child toolpath grouped under the parent; beside which is displayed the tool's name.

The icon is sometimes replaced with another icon to indicate the tool's strategy. For example, where a spiral strategy is used, is displayed instead, and where feature machining is used, is displayed instead.

When a child toolpath is selected, the child toolpath tools are displayed below the splitter bar.

See also

• Managing and modifying toolpaths
• 2D toolpaths
• 3D toolpaths
• Toolpath > Simulation