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This topic explains the Parameters available when the Move Command Mode, which allows you to move entities of the toolpath and link to the newly located position, is used. As explained in the Edit Toolpath Dialog topic, most of the Edit Toolpath dialog remains the same, no matter which Command Mode is being used. It is the Parameters of the Move Command Mode this topic focuses on, although, the Command Mode group, Selected Toolpath Elements group and the Animation group can still be revisited in this topic by expanding the drop down hot spots of the same name.
To work through an example utilizing this function, see the Edit Toolpath Example - Move.
The Pick/Enter method allows you to translate (move) toolpath elements by specifying the start point and end point of the move. The start and end points can both be defined using either data entry or sketching (clicking a snap point or anywhere in the graphics area). The toolpath elements are then translated the same distance and direction as defined by the reference points.
TIP: The start point and end point, or reference points, for the Pick/Enter method can be on the geometry or anywhere in the graphics area. Note that you can also define the start and end points using a combination of Pick and entering values manually.
Start Point
You can define the start point (called the move from location) using the Pick option, to select the start point using the mouse, or you can use the Enter option and type the coordinates in the Data Entry Manager as follows.
X - determines the X-axis location of the start point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Y - determines the Y-axis location of the start point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Z - determines the Z-axis location of the start point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
End Point
You can define the end point (called the move to location) using the Pick option, to select the end point using the mouse, or you can use the Enter option and type the coordinates in the Data Entry Manager as follows.
X - determines the X-axis location of the end point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Y - determines the Y-axis location of the end point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Z - determines the Z-axis location of the end point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
The Drag option displays the coordinates for the move from the current location of the toolpath elements. When you select the drag option for the currently listed toolpath elements, the delta gnomon is placed in the graphics area, and this becomes the X0 Y0 Z0 location for the Delta group. You can then type values to determine the change in location from the current origin, or you can use dynamic sketch handles to modify the origin.
Delta
You can define the delta using the dynamic sketch handles, or by entering a value directly.
X - determines the X-axis location of the end point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Y - determines the Y-axis location of the end point of the translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of the operation.
Z
- determines the Z-axis location of the end point of the
translation move in reference to the Machine Setup of
the operation.