Backplot

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Introduction

When the Backplot option is launched from an operation, the dialog opens in the Data-CAM Tree Manager to allow you to visualize the tool movement of the specified operation. This topic explains the options and data found in the Backplot function.

• Close - exits the Backplot.
  
  

• - Reset, Stepback, Play/Pause, and Stepforward controls are found first.
  
  

• Speed - controls the speed at which the backplot runs.
  
  

• Progress - displays the current position of the operation. You can drag the slider to different locations to navigate the operation manually.
  
  

• Tool Display Mode - controls the appearance of the tool in Backplot mode.
  
  

• Shaded - sets the tool view to opaque. Click here to see an example
  
  

  

• Transparent - allows you to see a mix of the tool and the objects behind the tool. Click here to see an example
  
  

  

• Wireframe - Click here to see an example
  
  
  
  

  

• Information of Current Toolpath
  
  
  

• Current Tool Location - lists the X,Y,Z coordinates of the tool tip, based on the machine setup.
  
  

• Current Tool Orientation - lists the direction vector of the tool.
  
  

• More Detailed Information - lists the following:
  
  

• Move Type - describes the toolpath segment.
  
  

• Feedrate - describes the current move as either, Rapid, Plunge, or Regular Feed.
  
  

• Start Point - describes the start point of the current move.
  
  

• Start Direction - describes the tool vector.
  
  

• End Point - describes the end point of the current move.
  
  

• Arc Center - describes the center point of the current arc movement.