X7 Backplot / Verify Screen size Increase

[Newbeeee™]

Well I've been playing more and more with the new uvbs, but the size of the graphics screen REALLY REALLY bugs me.

I want to have the 'move list' visible to see what's happening, but it uses up nearly 25% of the graphics area.

And Kenneth, you did say to continue making suggestions

 

Soooooooooooooo I was wondering, can we (please) have an option where we can leave the current screen on as is, or turn it off (as in 'full graphics screen mode') and the important data still shows at the bottom, where there is currently a lot of wasted space.

Like the attached.

I know different people will probably want to see different info, but the stuff that I feel important (tool/H/D No, Speed and Feed, Coolant, X/Y/Z/A co-ordinates) are all I'm really interested in.

Anyone got any thoughts?

[TK-32™]

Is getting a bigger monitor an option?

[Product Manager CNC Software]

You can "unpin" the move list so that it collapses when not needed and when you move your mouse to the right edge, it will reappear. You can also "undock" the entire move list and put it at the bottom of the screen to get very close to what you are suggesting

[Product Manager CNC Software]

Here is what it would look like

[?Mark]

While we're on it, can we dock it and have it default to the left side? Now I can't see the numbers without stretching it way to the left while docked on the right.

 

TIA

[Product Manager CNC Software]

Mark, We will be moving to a "workspace" type of interaction which will allow exactly what you are asking. At this point the move list is hard coded to start on the right hand side with the size it currently has. I will try to come up with an interim configurable solution that may work better.

[Newbeeee™]

TK - This is a 22" and no room at the inn for anything bigger, let alone a dual.

 

Ken - thanks for the reply. I guess I what I'm asking for is the info shown so when stepping through a drill cycle (for instance), the Z planes/steps can be double checked.

The move list has a load of info, but on the whole I'm only looking at XYZA. I added the speed and feed and coolant state, but to me this isn't really a necessity, THD matching and Z are the main things.

There is a lot of 'wasted' space on the bottom toolbar as there is just the two sliders (1x each side) and controls and there is enough room to display the 'important' tool info, saving nearly 25% of the screen.

That's where I'm coming from I guess.

Yes, I realise you can unpin the move list and make it re-appear with the mouse, but there is enough space to display the important data on the bottom toolbar anyway.

Moving the move list out of the way is great for a bigger screen, but doesn't give me what I want with the co-ordinate data.

It maybe me - I'm self taught...but a big un-cluttered interface is neater/simpler imo.

The old verify was simple, it just couldn't step back which was a right pita, so this is a huge step forward for big files.

[Newbeeee™]

Now I can't see the numbers without stretching it way to the left while docked on the right.

Which looses even more graphics area...

[Product Manager CNC Software]

I will look into other possible ways to display the information. We were talking about configurable options so that you only display the items you choose. If we could accomplish that and make the text transparent on the graphics window we may be able to accomplish your request. We will come up with something, just can't promise when.

[?Mark]

Kenneth,

Glad to see you looking at that. Thanks for the update

<cheers>

[Newbeeee™]

I will look into other possible ways to display the information. We were talking about configurable options so that you only display the items you choose. If we could accomplish that and make the text transparent on the graphics window we may be able to accomplish your request. We will come up with something, just can't promise when.

Thanks again Kenneth,

NCPlot gives a configuration that can be displayed by the pointer which is nice.

We have

X#Y#Z#A#

T1H1D1

displayed when backplotting that works well for us.

That said, we are only looking at a line at a time when running - as it's backplotting the toolpath and only has a pointer.

Also, we have the whole program scrolling down the side of the screen as well - back to the initial question then!

 

For Mastercam, this (as NCPlot pointer info above) will probably/definately be in the way because we're looking at tool/holder as well as the part being cut.

Simple and cleanest is probably best, which takes my thinking back to as I paintshopped, because the space is available on the bottom bar IF it can be re-jigged.

Thanks for the update

 

Edited for clarity