Axis Control
Introduction
This topic will explain the Axis Control tab, and the options found in it. This topic will also provide links to related topics.
The Axis Control Tab
With the axis control tab, you can manually move the linear and rotation axes of the machine in the simulation window.
Main Features
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Identify the machine axis limits.
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Identify the current axis position.
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Right-click the axis slider to enter a defined position, to set all axes to zero, or to set all axes to the initial values in the Set Axis Values dialog box.
Main Benefit
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Determine if the machine limits are set up correctly.
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Determine if the collision check is set up properly.
The Axes
| Shows the axis being controlled . | X |
| Shows the current position. This can be updated with text or the stepper. | 0.0000
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| Shows the maximum positive value assigned to the axis. | 12.0000 |
| The slider allows you to adjust the position of the axis. Right-clicking on the slider will option the Set Axis Values dialog. |
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| Shows the maximum negative value assigned to the axis. | -12.0000 |
The Set Axis Value Dialog
Temporary Relative Job Values
- With this check box cleared, the values listed for each of the axes will be for their current position in the graphics area, unless the Set All to 0, or Set All to Initial Values buttons have been used.
- With this check box selected, the values listed for each of the axes will be changes to 0 so that any value entered will be incremental from their original position when the Set Axis Values dialog was opened.
- Set All to 0 - moves all axis to their zero position.
- Set All to Initial Values - sets all axes to the values assigned as their initial values.
- Copy All to Clipboard - copies the information seen in the axes group to the clipboard, so the data can be pasted as needed.
