The Machining Job Dialog
Introduction
This topic will explain the Machining Job dialog, describe how to access it, the options in it, and will provide links to related topics.
Navigation
To open the Machining Job dialog box, do one of the following:
- In the CAM Tree,
right-click
CAM
Defaults, and click New Job.
- In the
New Job. - In the quick access toolbar, of the CAM Tree Manager, click
New Job.
The Machining Job dialog box displays in the Data Entry tab.
The Machining Job Dialog
When you create a new job, the Machining Job dialog box displays. This dialog box is used to define the job type and the machine for the job. You can then start the Stock Wizard directly from the dialog box.
The Machining Job dialog box allows you to define the number and type of jobs that display in the CAM Tree. You can define one or more jobs in a single open file.
Job Type
Select the radio button for the type of CAM job that you want to
create: Milling, Turning,
or Mill Turn,
Machine
Select the machine that you want to use for the job. The available machines are based on the selected Job Type.
Default Parameter Template
The Default Parameter Templates allow you to use the System Default template, or choose from previously saved templates.
Tip: The Default Parameter Templates allow you to alter the default values for Feature, and Operations in the Wizards and save them to utilize again in the future. To learn more about the Default Parameter Templates, see The Default Parameter Templates topic.
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Stock Wizard - creates the job and opens the Stock Wizard for you to begin setting up the job for Mill, Lathe, Mill Turn, or Wire EDM.
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OK - creates the job and adds it to the CAM Tree. (The Stock Wizard must be completed before adding features to the CAM Tree.)
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Cancel - cancels the job creation and closes the dialog box.
