Mike what you are asking about is software to backplot the code and see the motion while reviewing the code. Mastercam does not do this.the full version of Cimco's editor does have this option I use Predator editor for that simple thought.

John has given you a way to review the motion but this before Code is posted.

So john what are you trying to tell me?

That I do not know what I am talking about?

Maybe I am reading this wrong then again maybe not.

mastercam will be inside of Solid works so you will have all the SW power and soon to include MC's Cam power.

I woild hold of and use mastercam inside SW instead sense you know how to use that correct?

RandyN I have been in the same boat. used mastercam for Mold making sense the start for me.

Moldplus is the tool to make it faster.

Mike I see you found your way.

I am in the middle of a SW class to get better acquainted and start doing some design in it and soon play with pathing in it to.

Here is another download video.

www.mastercam-cadcam.com/sample1.zip

this done in X2 MR2

As a contractor I hate going back and usually won't except to give the customer the file. so I will convert the file and they will not retain the paths.

I as well use Shawns way for years.

Also more of this control is coming. hang in there they are telling the truth.

Limited right now in the Advance multi axis but this has been approved upon. Soon to see more.

PS What Forum if we may ask?

Shift works good to. pick the first one and if that one is on and you hold the shift as soon as you let go of the shift those turn off and you can reverse it to.

Level sets are it this way you can group levels and turn groups on and off.

Travis see if this helps.

Help video

Here is a file I programed and used the STL stock with multi able WCS's and datums.

Large download see if this gives you some incite in using the STL to verify as stock.

http://www.mastercam-cadcam.com/stlstock/stlstock.html

Justin did the picture help?

See if this gives you some insite into simple engraving.

http://www.mastercam-cadcam.com/engraving1...graving101.html

this is the order and the thought. for starters it builds the Arc in a counter clock wise direction.

Now review picture.

Wow now I know why Hardmill has so many unbirthdays they are fun and you lots of Cake and Beer.

malibu, Contact Mark at cad-cam Consulting services tell him jay kramer sent you and you are looking for the post for the tool room Lathe. if there are any problems as he is not sure about the post tell him to call me. office number 1-805-375-7676

G-code some of the rules got a little tougher like you are stating.

Hey Prototupefred it was nice talking to you again.

Thanks Jimmy do I get a cake and a Beer?

Oh ya welcome Yak

Yak just brought it back as he is new to mastercam to, Just like it's my unbirthday to.

(How do you manage 8 gigs of ram with a a 32bit OS? ) You Don't......

Neal finely posted. Neal did this help you?

Iven, I too glad to see you here. hope we see more of you here in the wood area.

I would lay it down on the table and use a key cutter with full radii and surface it in.

I did some pipe benders this way.