Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BobCAD/CAM v.s. Dolphin CAD/CAM

As long as I have been inserting foot in mouth on this subject lately, I'll
try to answer what I understand.

>
> How does v9.3 generate code?
> does it:-
> [1] Generate code after each operation is selected?

Only, if you want it to.... Select Path or entity, then select the create
code option. It is then code in a vertical window. No need to open any editor
or what not, Edit away if you feel necessary right then and there. You can
then select another entity, and do the same. Nothing wrong with this........

>
> or
> [2] Generate gode at the end of the program when all operation have
> been selected and organised?

Only if you want it to............ Once all your "ducks are in a row", or
"your bats are in your belfry" "or your...... well forget it..... Once you
are ready, select create code ! It will create code in the order that you
previously dictated Or Neglected to do. This works equally well.............

> Fred perhaps a note to Centrifore to consider putting the program
> into seperate modules so that operations special to a type of mavhine
> doesn't show on anither. I presume the manual mentions this is an EDM
> operation?

I think you just need a heads up to not use clean circle unless you do
offset. I almost think clean circle allowed for depth options but I need to
ge re-check that. Maybe it does not.

> Get rid of the arrows then and introduce automatic offsets.
> This will clean up te screen. A cluttered up screen with extra paths
> that have to be drawn on it can't be classed as simple.

You've got my vote. Pretty Please ???..............


Conclusion of the matter: Vector is NOT Bobcad. I like Vector. Vector WILL
obviously move forward.

Chris L