change chamfering or profile start position

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change chamfering or profile start position

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hello,

what is the easiest way to define a start position or entrance point for a 2d tool path on a part that was imported? I'm guessing it easy to control a start position if i made the model in viusalCAM but since I'm using an imported model I don't see that option. Ideally the profile would start midpoint on a line segment I select.


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Re: change chamfering or profile start position

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Start points can be changed in VisualCAD for closed curves or by using Pre-Defined region in CAM.
If you are working with a solid/surface geometry, create a pre-defined region (Curve/Surface Edge/Flat Area) from the Regions tab under Machining Objects browser. Highlight the region under Machining Region Set and use Select Start Point command located on Regions tab, pick a start point on the graphics screen.
Refer to this blog article on How to Control the Cut Side and Start Point
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Re: change chamfering or profile start position

Post by MS1585783166 »

awesome! that worked. thank you!
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