Route Processes – Selection Options
OVERVIEW
Unlike WoodWOP, where contours and routing process are added in 2 separate steps, ONGAA CAM combines the process definition and the contour definition in the same panel. This ensures that the information entered in the details is always directly related to this process only. In this section we will cover the route processes selection options (toolpath definition).
Contours generally start with the selection of a Vertex (start point). After the start point is selected, it can be followed with one or more points or edges.
When edges are selected, the edge must be connected to the previous point (or edge). ONGAA CAM will check for this connectivity when saving as a safety feature to ensure that contour elements are selected in the correct order.
SOLIDWORKS makes it easy to select closed contours by using the ‘Select Loop’ option.
After selecting a start point, Right-Click on … Read the rest