Main Configuration

The main configuration is entered most easily by selecting the icon Setup CNC-Calc from the File menu.

Opening the CNC-Calc setup window.

It is important to select first the correct machine type under the File types setup dialog, since all settings will apply for the selected machine. The window below shows the main configuration dialog.

Main CNC-Calc configuration window.

The top part of the CNC-Calc configuration dialog contains the settings for toolpath output, with the settings for the drawing grid at the bottom section.

CNC-Calc Settings

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Turning

Check this option to select turning (lathe) output.

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Diameter programming

Selects whether X axis output is in diameter measurement or in radius measurement. This option is only available if turning (lathe) output is selected.

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Selected Post Processor

Use this field to specify the post processor that should be used to format the output of the CNC-Calc operations. Click the folder icon at the right of the field to browse for the desired post processor.

If changes need to be made to a post processor to suit your personal needs, feel free to contact CIMCO A/S at info@cimco.com or at telephone +45 4585 6050.

Grid

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Show grid

Use this check box to specify if the grid should be shown.

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Grid size

Use this field to set the spacing between main grid points.

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Show sub-grid

Select this option to have a sub-grid visible when zoomed in to a degree that shows few main grid points.

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Show origin

Select this option to have lines along X and Y zero visible.