CIMCO CNC-Calc 2 Tutorial

To verify the generated toolpath we must simulate it using the integrated Graphical
Backplot. To open the backplot window click on Backplot in the menu and then on
Backplot Window as shown below.
Figure 8.11 Starting the Graphical Backplot for toolpath simulation.
At the bottom right of the backplot window, start the simulation by clicking
Start/Stop Simulation indicated by the icon .
Simulation speed and direction is infinitely variable both forwards and backwards.
This is controlled by dragging the slider either to the left or to the right where right is
forward.
If you want to verify a certain operation in the NC program, simply click on a line of
the NC code to the left. The simulation tool will immediately position itself on the
corresponding place in the simulation. You can move the tool one line at a time using
the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard, or skip through the code a page at a
time using PageUp and PageDown.
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