Setup Section

The primary area of the Setup section of the action bar provides commands for setting up your machining app.

This page discusses:



Mount and Import Resources
Mounts and imports resources such as manufacturing products, accessories, adaptors and tools.
See Importing Machines and Tool Assemblies.


Generic Machine
Creates a virtual NC machine and lets you define its parameters.
See Creating a Generic Machine and Managing Its Parameters.


Import Cutting Tools from Database
See Flyout for Composing Resources.


Resource Creation
Creates a resource such as a tool, tool holder, or tool assemblies.
See Using Tools and Tool Assemblies.


Part Operation
Creates an object linking all the actions to machine a part.
See Creating a Part Operation.


Rough Stock
Creates a block of raw material to be machined to produce the part.
See Creating a Rough Stock.


Points Creation Wizard
See Flyout for Using Wizards.

Flyout for Composing Resources



Import Cutting Tools from Database
Imports existing tool and tool assemblies from the database.
See Importing Machines and Tool Assemblies.


Replace Resources
Replaces resources from the database, such as machines or tools.
See Replacing Imported Tool Resources or Machines.


Import Mill Tools from Catalog
Lists and imports mill tools from a catalog.
In the dialog box, select a mill tool.
See Listing and Importing Tools or Tool Assemblies.
Import Mill Tool Assemblies from Catalog
Lists and imports mill tool assemblies from a catalog.
In the dialog box, select a mill tool assembly.
See Listing and Importing Tools or Tool Assemblies.

Flyout for Using Wizards



Points Creation Wizard
Creates points for machining on the fly.
See Creating Points and Lines with the Program Wizard.


Limit Lines Creation Wizard
Creates limit lines by projecting a sketch or polyline, or by picking points.
See Creating Points and Lines with the Program Wizard.