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ICP programming

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Contour graphics

As soon as you have entered a contour element, the CNC PILOT

checks whether the element is resolved or unresolved.

A resolved element is a contour element that is fully and

unambiguously defined. It is drawn immediately.

An unresolved element has not yet been fully defined by the

entered data. Use of the ICP editor:

It places a symbol below the graphics window. It reflects the

element type and the line direction / direction of rotation.

Represents an unresolved linear element if the starting point and

direction are known.

Represents an unresolved circular element as a full circle if the

circle center and the radius are known.

As soon as it can be calculated, the CNC PILOT converts an

unresolved contour element to a resolved contour element. The

symbol is then deleted.
An incorrect contour element is displayed if possible. In addition, an

error message is issued.
Unresolved contour elements:

If during further contour input an

error results because there is not enough information for a contour

element, the unresolved element can be selected and the missing

information added.
If a contour contains "unresolved" contour elements, the "resolved"

elements cannot be changed. You can, however, set or delete the

"tangential transition" for the contour element located directly before

the unresolved contour area.

If the element to be edited is an unresolved element,

the associated symbol is marked "selected."

The element type and the direction of rotation of a

circular arc cannot be changed. In this case, the contour

element has to be deleted and then added.