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  1. #1
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    Dec 2010
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    Updating Tool

    Hey,
    So I decided to learn Gibbscam over Mastercam and I had a quick question.

    After I select a tool and operation and click "do it" and it creates the tool path, how do I update the toolpath if I have to change the tool? Does it do it automatically or do I have go go through one by one?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
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    There's a "Do It" and "Redo" button. You are looking to "Redo" it.

  3. #3
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    Thank you, as usual it was some simple solution that I missed.

    I have one more question and I don't want to clutter the forum.

    I'm "machining" a 1 inch plate and I want the contour to go to a Z depth of -1.1 inches so the tool machines through the plate, but the gibbs can won't let me do it.

    It will let me with -1 but not -1.1. I've checked the work envelope and it's ranges from z0 to z-2.

    If you need the file please let me know and I'll upload it.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
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    It would be much easier if you would upload your file. Please include what version of Gibbs you are running.

    GC

  5. #5
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    GCMan

    I apologize I'll do that next time. As it turns out I have a question for lathe now anyway.

    Thank you for all the help. Learning on my own is difficult and I appreciate all support I can get.

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