Lathe Backplot

[K2csq7]

I want to backplot slowly and watch the stock disappear as the tool moves along the cut. As soon as I hit run (or step) all the stock goes away for that move (line of code). My boss has V6 and his does this nicely, I think he chooses interpolate and sets his step size really low (although his entire screen fills with stock haha), that doesn't work for me. I can't get verify to do it either. As soon as it starts the line (step) all the stock for that line (step) vanishes. Is there a way of doing this? Right now I am using the "Quick Verify" option in the backplot window.

 

 

 

Thanks for any ideas...

[K2csq7]

Bump...

[Roger Peterson]

Unfortunately this was functionality we lost with Mastercam X. I do not know of a way to make it do as you would like.

[Guest]

Keith turn on Quick verify while in backplot, it updates as each cut happens

[Guest]

ah, nevermind, I see you're looking for something different

[Roger Peterson]

That was actually very nice functionality back in V9 and earlier, I was disappointed when it was gone in Mastercam X. But, I wouldn't trade the old backplot for the new one in a million years. the ability to rewind and change the speed on the fly is invaluable. But I personally think it's time that backplot received some "love" as it's been relatively unchanged since X came out.

[K2csq7]

Thanks guys,

Good to know I'm not missing something.

As a workaround.

I move the associated geo to a new level, break (break many pcs.) my geo every .005", rechain the newly broken geo for the path, run backplot (only takes .005 away from my stock at a time) then do an undo & rechain the geo.

 

Thanks again for the responses.