ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 316)

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Quick Coordinate Entry
Entries that require X and Y coordinates can use an existing point,
circle or circle center to specify these values. This eliminates the need
to re-type data, or prevent possible errors.
 Select the Quick Coordinate button. A prompt will appear
asking for a point, circle or arc to be selected in the graphics area.
 A selected point will have its X and Y coordinates automatically
entered into their respective parameters fields.
 A selected circle or circle center point X and Y coordinates are
automatically entered into their respective parameters fields.
Some tool paths generate tool motion such as a Pocket
Cycle
, or a Milling Cycle. Others tool paths specify
additional information needed to have a complete CNC
program. Many tool paths are used typically during a
program, and each operation is represented by a button in
the Tool Path Edit dialogue. A program is generated in
the order of the list of tool paths in the Tool Path Edit
dialogue. To change the order of tool paths select Tool
Path Edit
button.