ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 357)

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Smart Programming
CAM Mode creates Smart Programs. Smart programs are arranged by
cycle blocks. Edits to machining characteristics can easily be made
from the machine by editing the cycle block that requires changes.
Changes can also be made in CAM Mode and the program
regenerated.
Files Created
CAM Mode creates four CNC files distinguished by their file
extension.
CAM Mode file types
.G Program generated by CAM.
.DXF
Contains definition for all geometry data
created, or imported into CAM.
.SEL Contains shape selection information.
.XML
Contains the tool path information used to
generate the .G program.