How to put an origin point on the corner of a stock model?

[Juicy Wiggle]

I was machining a part and the part moved considerably.  I have created a stock model for the toolpath that was running when said incident happened.  My question is, is there a way to create curves or something on the stock model so I can attach the origin point to existing material?  Any help on how to create geometry on the stock model or any other solution would be greatly appreciated.. Thank you

 

Cheers!!

[The_kid]

create curve on one edge.  select the edges you want.  then go to the wcs and create from geometry.  I would suggest setting up the stock etc. 

[Colin Gilchrist]

Yes, there is a way to do it.

 

Select the Stock Model in the Ops Manager, Right-Click > Mill Toolpaths > Export Stock Model as STL.

 

Make sure you change the file type to "STL" and set the tolerance in "options".

 

After you have saved the Stock Model as a STL file, set your main level to an empty level.

 

Then use File > Merge pattern. Set the file filter to *.STL files, and browse to the "my mcamx_\data" folder. Before you hit "open", make sure you set the "options" to "Import as lines".

 

That will import a ton of lines that make the triangle patches for the STL file. You can then use the lines to set an origin, then regenerate your toolpaths.

 

Hope that helps,

 

Colin

[Juicy Wiggle]

Colin I appreciate that help so much. You just saved me a ton of work and time, and not to mention a huge headache. I am forever in your debt.

 

Thank you and Cheers!! ,

 

Juicy Wiggle

[Colin Gilchrist]

Hi JW,

 

Thanks for the compliments, but you don't owe me anything. Just pay it forward by helping someone else.

 

Best regards,

 

Colin

[The_kid]

wow I totally misunderstood what was being asked.