About Transition Paths

Transition paths are the paths between the end of a previous operation and the start of the next operation. They appear during simulation.

This page discusses:

See Also
Generating Transition Paths
Activate the Generation of Transition Paths
Simulating the Tool Path
About Polar and RTCP Modes

The following types of transition paths are available:

  • Generated transition paths.
  • Direct transition paths.

Generated Transition Paths

Generated transition paths have an associated tool path and appear in the Activities Process Tree.

A physical machine is required to automatically create a generated transition path.

Direct Transition Paths

Direct transition paths do not have an assigned tool path and do not appear in the Activities Process Tree.

Direct transition paths are visualized by a straight line. Line color is based on feedrate, and line type is based on RTCP mode:

  • RCTP mode activated: dashed line.
  • RCTP mode deactivated: dashed dot line.

If you have selected a logical machine, direct transition paths are displayed.

If you have selected a physical machine, direct transitions paths are displayed:

  • If simulation is launched using the Replay button in the machining operation dialog box.
  • If machine kinematics is deactivated and simulation is launched using the Play button of the Compass.