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  1. #1
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    Tool Path Starting Point

    Several years back, I noticed a thread that suggested the idea of being able to select a point where madCAM would begin a toolpath operation.

    Was this ever implemented or is there another way to do this?

    Best regards,

    Bruce

  2. #2
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    Re: Tool Path Starting Point

    Can't recall it was made, but I like the idea though.

  3. #3
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    Re: Tool Path Starting Point

    Bcavender,
    "Select Start Points"
    This is where you select it in 3/4/5 versions see pic below.
    I have not used it.
    Joakim should be able to tell you how it works.
    Regards,
    Mauri.

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    Re: Tool Path Starting Point

    Quote Originally Posted by Mauri R View Post
    Bcavender,
    "Select Start Points"
    This is where you select it in 3/4/5 versions see pic below.
    I have not used it.
    Joakim should be able to tell you how it works.
    Regards,
    Mauri.

    Mauri,

    Thank you!!!

    I had not noticed that selection in the Stock and Regions menu.

    I defined a point, selected it with the command you suggested (thinking it might work like creating a region) and then immediately generated a toolpath for that pocket, but that point was somehow not associated with the next created tool path.

    Maybe I am missing some other step or it's not fully implemented yet. The HELP section in my package doesn't show that command yet.

    I think I am running the latest version. Haven't seen an update popup in a while.

    Bruce

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    Re: Tool Path Starting Point

    I am sending the question to Joakim. Will report back what I find.
    Tnx!
    Bruce

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