Greetings all; Is there a way to tell AXIS to draw the tools actual cutting width instead of a single pixel centerline in the back trace display, but only do this when the tool tip is in Z minus territory? Could it be tied into the color change it does now?
If there isn't, then could this be a feature request? Make the path a single pixel wide when cutting air, but convert it to a full width tool when in the workpiece? We could then see that shape & size of a drilled hole for instance, or the complete 3d outline of something like this sprocket I'm working on. I'll put a screenshot or 2 on my web page, of what I have but in watching it run I see I need to change the starting location of where I drop the bit when doing the tooth gullets, its in the material now, and needs to be outside of it so its not a plunge cut. That's done, see at <http://gene.homelinux.net:85/gene/emc> as Sprocket*. txt and .png's. It would help tremendously in verifying ones code without making a lot of scrap. Trying to see what this spocket will look like in the back trace is something my ancient wet ram just doesn't seem to be able to do at all well. BTW, I am trying to make this code adaptable to any chain size just by changing the known properties of roller_diameter, link length and # of teeth, so I'll donate it when its working. -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) The NRA is offering FREE Associate memberships to anyone who wants them. <https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp> Look DEEP into the OPENINGS!! Do you see any ELVES or EDSELS ... or a HIGHBALL?? ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
