ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 142)

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Program Edit Preview
The Edit Preview feature provides a graphic representation of a part
edge and/or tool path as the part program is being written. Edited, or
inserted blocks can be viewed automatically as changes are made to
the program.
Preview Side Bar Menu
In the Edit screen, the Preview button is available on the side bar. This
is a toggle key that when activated, opens the preview screen. Also,
other available types of preview buttons become active.
Each button provides a different type of preview that allows the
programmer to preview the tool paths that are best suited for the
action being taken.
Button Function
Preview toggles the preview screen on, or off.
2D Top Plane Solid View is a two dimensional (2D)
top plane view of a solid block form model.
3D Solid View is a three dimensional (3D) view of a
solid block form model. Touch, drag preview to
change angle of view.
3D Wire Frame View is a three dimensional (3D)
view shown as a wire frame, and displays the tool
path. Touch, drag preview to change angle of view.
2D Wire Frame Top View is a top two dimensional
(2D) top plane view shown as a wire frame, and
displays the tool path.
Program Contour View enables/disables display of
programmed contours. Available with 2D, and 3D
wire frame buttons.
Contour View with Line Numbers enables/disables
visibility of program line numbers. Available with 2D,
and 3D wire frame buttons.
Ruler will toggle on, or off rulers. Available with 2D,
and 3D Solid Views.