just got X

[wildpair]

just starting using X today. so far so good i guess the only problem i have is i am hitting keys on the keyboard and nothing happens. i miss my hot keys. there is alot of new things to learn in x and there are some kewl new toolpaths also cant wait to start using the 5 axis stuff.they have moved alot of things around and that makes it some hard to program but just keep clicking and i find them sooner or later.

[Guest]

as far as the functions go there is the Xtov9 pdf in your documentation folder, it'll show where the functions in X are that were in V9

 

IMO, lose the hot keys but if you feel you want them go to the autocursor and enable power keys

[terry5357]

WildPair,

I just started using MCX about 10 days ago. Once you learn the icons you've got it made. It took me about 4 days of constant use to really start making some time. I'm not sure why, but it just seems like you have to go through more steps to do things in MCX.........its probably just me though

[Kevin Herzog - Steeplechase Tool]

it's not just you, everything in x takes longer to do than it did in 9

[Thad]

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everything in x takes longer to do than it did in 9

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How long have you been using X, Kevin?

 

I thought there were more keystrokes/mouse clicks when I started using X. Now I don't think there is (illusion?)...just because I'm used to them and I can do them faster.

 

Thad

[terry5357]

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everything in x takes longer to do than it did in 9

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.........its probably just me though

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like I said, its just my opinion.......and we all know about opinions and how they smell.....lol

[Fig sign]

like I said, its just my opinion.......and we all know about opinions and how they smell.....lol

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It depened on how you work

If you are old-timer like me who preferes command line and keystokes and works like play Unreal tournament (right-hand on mouse ,left on keyboard )

it looks like you are right .

But this is a main trend ,new generation are mouseclickers

[Steve Zirtzman]

wildpair,

I prefer using shortcut keys also. You should be able to set them up just the way you like in the Key Mapping dialog box. Which "hot keys" are you missing?

[wildpair]

i seen the key mapping but just not the same. i am getting use to the format just going to take sometime. i still find myself ©(l)(e) and there is no line or ©® and no retangle. but i do like the fact that you have more ways to make boxs larger and circle these are all nice things that they added. hopefully in the next few years or so i will have it down (lol). the only down fall is that i work for a protype model shop and things have to go now or like lately yesterday. so this makes learning just that much more fun.

[Ray H.]

Does no one read the whats new files. All the goofy niner so called hot keys are in MR2. Right -click

auto cursor

enable power keys

alt toggles the keys

they are then underlined in the main menu pulldowns.

[Jack Neelands™]

click a mouse?....hit a key?

I thought X was supposed to read my mind?...here i have been trying to find the right interface to plug into me head ...that way i could have a nap and work at the same time ....and now you tell me i have to use my hands and eyes?

 

just joking ...keep at it wildpair it gets so much easier as you get more familiar with it ...dont be afraid to ask the gurus in here

[kunfuzed]

I don't think it's the hot keys that people miss so much. I think its the underlined letters in the side menu. Like someone said before, I was kind of used Mastercam like Unreal Tournament. I would use a combo of key strokes and mouse clicks to get my results. Mostly my keystrokes were anything I could naturally reach with the left hand like ©reate-®ectangle-(1)Point. All the letters on the other side of the keyboard I would just click like ©reate-*click*line-(E)ndpoints. Unfortunately key mapping in X only lets you map F-keys by themselves. Everything else requires and additional Alt-stroke (correct me if I'm wrong). The great thing also about 9's menu was if you picked the wrong option, you could always back up without getting out of your current Toolpath or Creat mode. X you just have to star over. I'm hoping I'll get used to X though, since it's supposed to be here tomorrow! Man I sure ramble a lot...

[wildpair]

kunfuzed is see that we think alot on the key strokes. thats me everything on the left side some on right but mostly left. but i can say the more the more i use X i am getting quicker and quicker. i always like to learn new programms and software so this is just another thnig to learn.

but its all good.

[Thad]

kunfuzed,

 

It's not exactly the same, but press Alt and you'll see the letters underlined in your menu. Now try C-L-E and you'll be in Create Line Endpoint. Things aren't exactly the same since some features have been combined.

 

Thad

[wildpair]

thad you are the greatest. have to remember the alt key but glad to see the underlines again

X wasnt bad but it just got alot better lol

to thad

[Thad]

[Gramby]

Hitting ALT seems to only underline temporarily, is thier a way to make it maintain this?