The Turning Stock item is always visible in the CAM tree. Click the links for descriptions of each item.
Click the symbol next to Turning Stock to expand the tree and display the following items.
Stock Material - Right-click this item and click Edit to display the Material Selection dialog box and quick-change the current stock material.
Stock Geometry - By default, BobCAM assumes a cylindrical stock of a two inch diameter. Click here for instructions for how to change the stock geometry.
Current Post Processor - This item displays the name of the post processor that is currently loaded for milling parts. Right-click the item and click Edit to display the Set Post Processor dialog box, which allows you to quick-change the current post processor without editing the general machine setup.
Machine Setup - This item allows you to associate a coordinate system to define the machining origin.
You can right-click Turning Stock to access the following items.
Turn - This option contains all of the features supported by BobCAM that can be inserted into the tree and machined.
Edit - This option allows you to modify the parameters of the stock.
Color - This function displays the Color dialog box to allow you to modify the color of the stock displayed in the graphics area.
Transparency - This function displays the Stock Transparency dialog box to allow you to change the opacity of the defined stock displayed in the graphics area.
Blank - This option allows you to hide or show the defined stock in the graphics area.
Load Feature - When selected the Open dialog box is displayed allowing you to open a previously saved feature.
Post All Yes/No - Selecting this option sets all turning toolpaths to post or not post in the NC program.
Blank/Unblank Toolpath - This option allows you to hide or show all turning toolpaths.