The Machining Job Dialog Box

Introduction

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.

Navigation

To open the Machining Job dialog box, do one of the following:

In the BobCAM CAM Tree, right-click CAM Defaults, and click New Job.

In the BobCAM menu, click New CAM Job.

The Dialog Box Parameters

- creates the selected CAM job and adds it to the CAM Tree.
- cancels the CAM job creation and closes the dialog box.

Job Type

Select the type of CAM job that you want to create: Milling, Turning, or Mill Turn.

Start Stock Wizard

Select the check box to start the Stock Wizard when you click (OK).

Clear the check box to create the CAM Job without starting the Stock Wizard. (The Stock Wizard must be completed before adding features to the CAM Tree.)

Machine