ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 307)

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CAM Mode Screen
In CAM Mode the CNC displays the CAM Mode screen.
The CAM Mode screen Displays three groups of icons, and one
Toolbar on the left:
 Geometry Toolbar menu 2 .
 Modifying Toolbar menu 3 .
 Viewing Toolbar menu 4 .
 Vertical button bar example 5 . The Side tool bar changes depending
on the geometry tool selected.
Activating CAM Mode
To activate CAM Mode:
 In Manual Data Input Mode, select the Program
Management button to activate the Program Directory
button.
 Touch the New Program button to create a new
program.
 Select the CAM button.
 The CAM screen activates.
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Status Bar: Displays the program name, active layer and mouse
cursor position, and estimated machining time.
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Main Toolbar (Section 1): Geometry Tools, Modifying Tools,
Viewing Tools.
3 Main Toolbar (Section 2): Modifying Tools.
4 Main Toolbar (Section 3): Viewing Tools.
5 Side Toolbar: Displays options for Geometry Tools.
6 Graphics Display Area: Displays geometry, shape and Tool Paths.
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Message, and Prompt Display: Displays messages or prompts
user for input.
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Buttons: Offer various functionality based on tool type or button
chosen.
CAM must be used with a program. This can be an
existing program or a new program. Care must be taken
when using an existing program, CAM will overwrite the
program.