Best way to check undercutting (2D Profile)

[SlaveCam]

What's the fastest and easiest way to check if a 2D toolpath has any undercuts? Currently I have no other choice but to backplot through the entire 2D curve using quick verify, yet I still could miss some parts where the tool does not completely touch the path. It would be AWESOME if there was a button called "Show undercuts" in the menu or something similar!

[?Mark]

Analyze/test surfaces and solids/draft angle could be helpful with surface curvatures, but not simple 2d stuff...

[crazy^millman]

What's the fastest and easiest way to check if a 2D toolpath has any undercuts? Currently I have no other choice but to backplot through the entire 2D curve using quick verify, yet I still could miss some parts where the tool does not completely touch the path. It would be AWESOME if there was a button called "Show undercuts" in the menu or something similar!

 

There is the compare in Verify that will show positive and negative stock.

[?Mark]

I assumed he wanted it without using verify, but I agree with Ron. Verify (verify compare) IS the best tool for that.

[crazy^millman]

I assumed he wanted it without using verify, but I agree with Ron. Verify (verify compare) IS the best tool for that.

 

Use the tools you have and what they were made for. Back plot is a quick tool for seeing quick things. Verify is a more comprehensive tool meant to handle task of this nature.