Datums and what not.........

[RvA]

Hey Scott,

I was just thinking as I was entering a new program. Could you add a section to where we could input the raw starting stock dimensions and then draw them in the background as a visual reference? Or maybe even just a work offset datum line (chuck face) might be just as good. Running tools into a chuck is not a fun thing!

Best,

Roger

[scottmartinez]

Hi Roger,

The axis zero lines can be moved to represent your work zero position. This is under the menu "Draw" and the sub menu "Axis Lines" lets you pick which offset to show them as.

I have had requests to be able to import reference drawings. I like this idea and it's been on the list for awhile, I just haven't gotten to it yet. I may have to move it up the list.

Thanks,
Scott

[RvA]

hey Scott,

I knew about the workshit lines thanks, but this is what I was thinking..... add one line to show the chuck face.

[scottmartinez]

Roger,

If I added the ability to import a reference drawing, then it could represent whatever you wanted. It could be the machine travels, interference zones, the chuck face, fixtures or whatever. I think I'll want to add this to the machine configuration so that it 'sticks' to that particular machine. Because of course its to represent something on the machine.

Thanks,
Scott