The CAM Defaults Current Settings Overview
Introduction
The Current Settings dialog box controls various machine and posting parameters. You define and modify the machines that you use in order to create proper NC programs and simulation. Setting these options to reflect what the machine is capable of is an important part of properly setting up the software. The settings in this dialog box apply to the selected machine and are saved when you click OK. When you click Save As Default, the machine and the current settings are used as the default for each new file that is created (this determines the default machine listed for each job type in the Machining Job dialog box).
The Current Settings dialog box parameters change slightly depending on the type of machine that is selected on the first page (Machine Parameters). This topic explains all of the parameters that display for mill, lathe, waterjet, laser, plasma, or mill-turn machines.
Navigation
To access the Current Settings Default dialog box to set the system defaults (for new files):
- In the
CAM Defaults, and click CurrentSettings.
To access the Current Settings Job dialog box and update settings for the current job only:
- In the Milling Job), and click CurrentSettings.
After Defining Current Settings
When you are finished with all Current Settings, click OK to save all of the settings with the selected machine. After you have defined all of your machines in the Current Settings Default, they are then available for all new CAM Jobs and can be selected per job from the Current Settings Job. To learn more, view the links listed next.
Next Topics
CAM Defaults Machine Parameters
CAM Defaults Machine Definition
CAM Defaults Multiaxis Posting
Related Topics
The Milling Job Current Settings Dialog Box