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What I call a router is a subprogram that directs tool paths to the appropriate part depending on what variables are set at. If a drill breaks on the fourth part we can turn that part off along with the previous parts so the replaced drill will start on the fifth part. After the drill has run we can turn parts 1,2 and 3 back on and finish the the full cycle for the rest of the parts. The operator has full control to change the variables as is needed. If a work order is a quantity of one or one hundred there is no programming intervention needed.
I would create 2 finish ops, for the ability to regenerate.
1st Op - leave. 005 stock.
2nd Op - final finish pass.
The Toolpath Editor is a great tool, especially when you are in a hurry. But the changes are made manually, and it locks the operation after you make the edits.
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