Having a single Stock Model, at the end of your process, means you single-thread the removal of stock, from start to finish. Because each subsequent operation is dependent on the removal of material from the previous operation, you're limited in the speed the operation can execute at. Jake gave three great suggestions on how to potentially solve this issue. Or, just hit regenerate, and go get a cup of coffee while you wait. If you pause the operation, you can also Right-Click and set the Processor Priority flag. I like to use "High". I've seen no difference between High and Real-Time, but High does seem to give a performance boost versus standard.

Here's a link to another post about this topic: Here is another link to a benchmark testing thread so you can see how you stack up: Another link from MC Northwest on the topic: (the benchmark file download is on this page) https://mcamnw.com/how-to-optimize-your-pc-for-mastercam/ And one more link discussing computer specs for the heck of it: The biggest points: 1. loosen tolerance on the stock models if you can 2. use more stock models to spread the load 3. stock model regen is primarily a single thread process, which bottlenecks the regen times HTH

Trim to plane and split solid is checked. I normally uncheck Make associative to plane to not get issues when deleting un-needed plans in the planes manager. 5 seconds of work answer both of your questions?

Yep, Post Debugger, and you need a Mastercam License to use/run this. Also, you can install and use Mastercam Code Expert, which has all the pre-defined variables and functions listed, using an "auto-complete" feature. By the way, if you're looking to learn about Post Processors, I have a free Post Processor Class (actually several) on my YouTube Channel. Link in my Signature. For MP 101 - Basic Post Processing, there are 28 videos. Be sure to watch all the Office Hours sessions as well. For MP 301 - 5-Axis Post Processing, there are 20 videos.

FYI, If you've got the Multi-Threading Manager open, with no threads active, this enables a "configuration" button (looks like an exclamation point > !). You can then set the "Default Thread Priority" to High, instead of needing to remember to set it on each thread. Also, are you Filtering each-and-every Operation? Because if you're not (assuming they are also non-vector based), then you're missing out on both shorter NC Programs, and decreased processing time for Verify and/or Stock Models.

Is One Drive running on your machine?

To change these colours....when in Verify go to File - Options - Graphics and make your changes.

Easiest way is to only create the 1/4 of your solid then use Mirror to duplicate each part or parts as needed. You can cut that solid using the extrude-cut function with a complete chain to cut it by. You can also use Model Prep push/pull and reduce the model to the 1/4 shape and then use Mirror.

that is usually in the locked section of the post. Nobody is goings to copy and paste it here.

As long as you understand what MockSim is and is not, what Vericut is and is not, what CAMplete is and is not you can make educated decisions about what fits your need. MockSim doe NOT check G-Code. Tied to a Postability post it is a good solution for most things. Again, it's not fully simulating ALL the motion in your machine like M-Codes, etc... Vericut... they simulate the actual G-Code that will run in your machine. As good as your control file and machine stuff is determines how good your simulation is. By and large it is the gold standard for simulation. You can create your own machines if you desire to learn or you can buy them from Vericut, or you can hire someone to build them for you. YOu have choices. Vericut is NOT an integrated post processing solution so you will need a post either from your CAM vendor or from ICAM, or somewhere else. CAMplete... they simulate the G-Code created from their posted code. You cannot import and edited code. CAMplete IS an integrated Post Processing solution that will simulate the factory G and M-Codes. You have almost as much control over your machine as you would in a Vericut machine. You have limited machine editing capability and you cannot create your own machines. That is not an anticipated feature. The machines are factory configured meaning Matsuura, Okuma, Kern, Mazak, Haas, etc... has given their blessing on the accuracy of the models, motion, and functionality. Because CAMplete is an intagrated Post Processing solution, you have control over the code. The NC Formats are user customizable. Typically a basic NC Format is given to the customer that will run the machine well. I've got a decade and a half's experience developing NC Formats and I've got highly tuned NC Formats that take advantage of the majority of the features and functions of the Matsuuras (since that95% of what I spend my time on) and I'm adding new stuff all the time based on customer requests. Knowing the tools, knowing their strengths, weaknesses and capabilites os the key to getting the best solution for you. For me, nothing beats CAMplete. For you, Postability and Vericut may be best, for someone else, MockSim will do the job. Know your tools.

There are 2 machine sim's available for Mastercam. One version, supplied by Mastercam, is free and runs on NCI. The seconds is the Postability Machine Sim. It is linked to your Postability post but it does not run the actual gcode. However, it does accurately reflect what will happen on the machine.It's greatest advantage is it launches straight out of Mastercam. It is excellent for checking tool clearance, toolpath motion, collisions and the stability and smoothness of 4 and 5X toolpaths. I use it extensively to program our Okuma MU1000H, a JOBS C/A 5X gantry mill and a Cincinatti A/B gantry mill. It is especially useful for checking windup limits on the JOBS as the C axis is limited to ±200° and it is as simple as launching a Verify session.It is not a replacement for Vericut. Vericut stands in a league of it's own, but it also costs 7 to 10 times the price of Postability Machine Sim. I use Postability Machine Sim as a programming aide and Vericut as the final check before releasing a program to the floor.

C'mon, Dad, we were just poking the new guy... Looked like the other spam this morning, I felt obliged to give him the gears. I usually extrude>cut with dummy wireframes, this is better if the desired cut lies on a plane, thanks!

Danie Copperfield out here with the big CAD/CAM tricks. Please teach me how to cut stuff in half, my guy. All my parts are whole still.

The suspense is killing me.

Uncheck "Workpiece" and check "Stock" where it say "Visibility"