Sorry to interrupt the conversation going on here, but going back to the original subject of this thread, there is a request R-26861 to add a checkbox similar to the 'Remove Comments' checkbox, for removing force toolchange, I have no idea if anything is happening with this request, but it is there. Maybe this thread will help move it along. ........ Now back to Additive Manufacturing ...............

I haven't been able to get a default Material to stick in 2023. Using By Material is a real PIA in this version, hopefully '24 has some fixes. Just like my favorite football team, 'there's always next year!'

This is what has worked for me in the past: -on the thread shape parameters page, select your thread from the table. the numbers will fill in for you from the small end of taper. -click on 'Draw Thread' to get the thread shape on your screen and save the geometry. (with small end of taper still selected). -now select 'Large end of Taper' -pick the endpoints of the lines representing the large end of the taper for your major and minor diameter. -post the code with 'Large end of taper' selected. If the Z endpoint that the table gives you isn't what you are looking for, trim the lines that get drawn from 'Draw Thread' to the Z point that you need, and then use those x values for your maj and min diameters.

The x value in the G76 line should be the minor diameter at the back end of the tapered thread. I haven't done the math in your case, but try selecting 'Large end of Taper' in the Thread Shape Parameters and see if your X value changes. The post may need to be set up properly for this also.

There's a 'Center on Axis' checkbox in the verify options. If your cylinder is not centered, you may need to uncheck this box for the stock to show up properly.

I've found that I've had problems with the right click menu in Levels Manager after creating a stock model with dynamic toolpaths. Not sure if its just coincidence though. I haven't used X7 very much.

Thanks PaceToolmaker, I was wondering if there was something new in X7 that allowed you to do this with 2d chamfer. I guess not.

I'm changing the subject slightly, but how are you guys using depth cuts with 2d chamfer? Is the tool plunging straight down on each depth cut or have you figured a way to have a chamfer mill follow the angle of the chamfer to cut a large chamfer? I've always contoured the top of the chamfer and used my chamfer mill defined as a face mill with angled depth cuts to do this. Just wondering if there's an easy way using 2d chamfer?

Sorry, it works on my Numeripath post, but come to think of it, the post was modified.

If it's just the arc you need to be incremental, try changing arcs in the control def to 'Delta start to Center'. Mastercam should post the arc in inc format.