ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 342)

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Geometry
Defining Geometry:
Geometry items are the basic element of CAM programming. Shapes
are created from geometry and tool paths are generated from these
shapes.
 To define geometry, the applicable button from the Geometry Tools
in the main Toolbar must be selected. See "Geometry Toolbar
buttons:" on page 282.
Selection example:
 Select the Circle button from the Geometry Tools in
the main Toolbar.
 Select the Create Circle button for the method to be
used to define the geometry from the side Toolbar.
 Insert the required data in the dialogue fields on the automatic
pop-up dialogue.
Data input example:
 Start “X” field input 0.0.
 Start “Y” field input 0.0.
 Radius field input 0.5.
 Select either the Use, or Enter buttons.
 The geometry of a 1.00” circle has now been created, located at X -
0.0, and Y - 0.0 .