The System Tab

Introduction

This topic will explain the System tab of the Settings dialog, will explain where to access it, will explain the options found in it, and will provide links to related topics.

The System Tab

The System Tab of the Settings dialog handles system settings like directories, CAM Tree flyouts, and Data Collection.

To access the Settings dialog , do one of the following:

 

  • Select Tools > BobCAM > Settings.

 

  • In the BobCAM Command Manager Tab, select Settings.

 

Once in the Settings dialog, click on the Settings tab.

The System Tab

General

Directories

Each item listed shows the file path in which the files for each item are stored. Click in the text field to input the file location manually, or click the button next to each item to open the Browse for Folder dialog box. You can select a new folder in which to store the files for the selected item. Generally these should not be changed from the default directories.

 

  • Data Folder - is the location for all of the BobCAD-CAM Data folders.
  • CAM Features - is the location for storing the features that are saved in the CAM Tree.

 

Warning:  Incorrect modification of these file paths can cause the system to malfunction. Do not alter these paths unless you fully understand how they work.

 

CAM Tree

  • Enable CAM Tree Flyouts - the CAM Tree Flyouts appear as the '>>' symbols next to items in the CAM Tree. These allow you to double check some, and even edit other values by simply hovering over certain items in your CAM Tree.

    Select the check box to show, and be able to utilize, the CAM Tree Flyouts.
    Clear the check box to hide the CAM Tree Flyouts.

 

Data Collection

  • Help improve BobCAD-CAM by sending usage statistics - BobCAD-CAM collects usage statistics from the users to help understand what features of the software are being utilized the most and aid in deciding what improvements to focus on for future releases. See https://bobcad.com/privacy/software-usage/ for more information.

    Leave the check box selected so we can improve the features of the software you use the most.
    Clear the checkbox to not share your feature usage and hope that you like what we create based on what others use most.

 

 

 

  • OK - Closes the dialog.

  • Apply - Applies the current settings.

  • Cancel - Cancels any changes that have not been applied and exits the dialog.