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322 10 CAM: Programming
10.1 CAM Programming
Shapes
Geometry items are the basic element of CAM programming. Shapes
are created from geometry, and tool paths are generated from these
shapes. For an example of how to create a shape see "Geometry" on
page 314.
The following describes copying, and moving an existing shape.
Copying a Shape
Copying shapes allows easy recreation of similar shapes without
having to recreate the geometry.
To copy a shape:
Select the Shape Edit button from the Bottom Toolbar. In the
pop-up dialogue, select Copy Shape.
Select the shape that is to be copied.
In the pop-up “Copy Shape” dialogue enter the X, and Y coordinates
that the shape is to be copied to.
Touch “Use” to copy the shape to that location.
Moving a Shape
Moving shapes allows easy repositioning of shapes without having to
recreate the geometry.
To move a shape:
Select the Shape Edit button from the Bottom Toolbar. In the
pop-up dialogue, select Move Shape.
Select the shape that is to be moved.
In the pop-up “Move Shape” dialogue enter the X, and Y
coordinates that the shape is to be moved to.
Touch “Use” to move the shape to that location.