Path Pocket Shape

Description
This tool creates a pocketing operation from selected bottom faces or walls of one ore more pockets of the jobs base object.

The Path Pocket object is made to be part of a Path Job.



Usage

 * 1) Select the bottom or the wall(s) of a pocket. While it is usually easier to select the bottom, the walls have to be selected when a pocket goes through all.
 * 2) Press the  button
 * 3) Adjust the desired properties

Base Geometry

 * Add, if not allready done, the elements which should be the base for the path
 * you can also delete or change to other elements

Depth

 * : Starting Depth of Tool- starting depth in Z
 * : Final Depth of Tool- lowest cutting level in Z
 * : The hight of the last cutting level- set for a better finish
 * : Step Down of Tool- the amount of material which will be removed at once

Height

 * : The hight above the workpeace where rapid motions are allowed.
 * : The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions

Operation

 * : Defines the Tool controller used in the Operation
 * : Specifies a CW or CCW move for the cut
 * : Select on which manner the horizontal movements should be done
 * : Select the path angle relativ to x axis
 * : Select the horizontal step over- 100% = tool diameter