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Block 2 |
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3201 Menus / Interface 2:56 min |
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How to access the menus to perform functions. How to use shortcut keys to access functions. |
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3203 Toolbars 8:39 min |
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"Toolbar configuration, new toolbars, right mouse button config, etc." |
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3205 Hotkeys 6:45 min |
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Hotkeys for quick access. |
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3207 Mouse Actions 7:55 min |
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Modified: Demonstrate Mouse Functionality as it Applies to Various Areas of Mastercam X. |
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8/4/2005 |
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3209 Keyboard Data Entry 3:40 min |
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"Data entry shortcuts, prompt calculator, value input, inch, metric, angular and fast point." |
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3211 "System Info, View Gnomons and Status Bar Feedback" 7:31 min |
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"Cursor Tracking, Units and Scale indicators, System Origin indicators, G-View, C-Plane, T-Plane, WCS Indicators, Hotkeys for quick access." |
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3213 View Control 4:54 min |
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"Zoom/Un-Zoom, Fit to Screen, Pan vs. Spin, Dynamic Rotate, Zoom to a Target, Repaint, F9, Alt+S and Right Mouse-Click Functionality." |
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3215 Auto Cursor / Auto Highlight 11:21 min |
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Modified: "Auto Cursor Ribbon Bar. Auto Cursor / Highlight configuration and how it works. Snapping to lines, endpoints, midpoints, angles, etc. Visual Cues. Auto Cursor Override." |
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8/3/2005 |
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3217 Status Bar 3:42 min |
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Modified: Items showing by default. How to access. Right and Left Click Functionality. Customization. |
|
8/3/2005 |
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3219 Operations Manager Panel Access 2:10 min |
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"How to access it, hotkeys and right click functionality." |
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3221 General Selection Ribbon Bar 5:19 min |
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Modified: "Overview of basic selection methods. Entity ""Masks"" for ""All"" and ""Only"". Hotkey tips." |
|
8/3/2005 |
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3223 Pre-Selection 2:49 min |
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"Turning Pre-Selection On/Off, Selecting entities prior to function, Selecting entities after function, Unselecting entities." |
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3225 Masking 5:29 min |
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Modified: "A more detailed look at the Masking option for entity selection. ""All"" and ""Only"". Setting Preferences. ""Same As"" Option. ""Maintain Only"" Option. Saving a Mask Configuation." |
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8/10/2005 |
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3227a Chaining Basics 7:59 min |
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"What is a Chain, Full chain, Partial Chain, How to access the Chain option, Chaining intersecting Geometry and Chain Direction." |
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3227b Chain Selection Problems 8:43 min |
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"Recognizing Chaining Problems: Overlapping Entities, Duplicate Entities, Improperly Trimmed Entities and Impact on Toolpaths." |
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3229 Levels Basics 8:15 min |
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"What are Levels, How to Change Levels for New Geometry, Accessing the Levels Manager, Naming Levels, Level Visibility On or Off, Main Level Always Visible Option." |
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3230 More on Levels 2:45 min |
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"How to change Levels for Existing Geometry, Match the Level of Existing Geometry." |
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3231 Levels Manager 3:47 min |
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"Using Level Sets, Saving and Importing Level Formats, Selecting Levels, Creating a Levels Report." |
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3235 Construction Plane 8:48min |
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Creating Geometry using Standard Construction Planes. Changing Construction Planes. Changing C Planes and Z Depths in 2D and 3D Modes. |
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3237 Graphics View 3:53 min |
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Accessing Graphics Views. Hot Keys. Status bar Access. Right Mouse Button. |
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3239 "Named Views, WCS" 12:18 min |
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Modified: "WCS, Named Views, For Graphics Viewing and for Geometry Construction." |
|
10/31/2005 |
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3240 Changing The WCS 6:50 min |
|
Modified: "Create a Named View and Set the System WCS to recognize it as ""Top""." |
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9/16/2005 |
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3241 Undo / Delete 5:02 min |
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Undo / Redo. Unlimited or Limit. Delete / Undelete. Delete Duplicate Entities. Events not available for Undo. |
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3243 Multi-Viewports 3:05 min |
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"How to access viewports, changing views inside a viewport and using viewports with backplot." |
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Block 3 |
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3303 "Colors, Line Style and Width" 4:47 min |
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"Set Attributes For Geometry to be created, Change attributes of Existing Geometry, Match Color of Existing Geometry." |
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3305 Attributes Manager 7:05 min |
|
"Access the Entity Attributes Manager, Setting Preferences, Apply to Existing Geometry." |
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3306 File Merge / Pattern 7:15 min |
|
Modified: How to use the Merge / Pattern function and the different uses and options. |
|
9/1/2005 |
|
3307 Groups / Result 6:58 min |
|
Modified: Creating Groups. Group Colors vs. Entity Color. Selecting entities by Groups. Automatically Generated Groups and Results. |
|
9/1/2005 |
|
3308 "Blank/Un-Blank, Hide/Un-Hide" 4:31 min |
|
Modified: Using the Hide / Blank Utilities to Temporarily Remove Entities from the Graphics Area. |
|
9/8/2005 |
|
3309 2D / 3D Mode 8:06 min |
|
"2D / 3D modes and using Z depth, Creating geometry in 2D space and Creating geometry in 3D space." |
|
3311 Ribbon Bar 4:58 min |
|
"Activating the ribbon bar. Unlocked, Soft-lock and Hard-lock. Navigating through the ribbon bar, tool tips, learning mode, closing the ribbon bar." |
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3313 "Live, Fixed and Phantom Entities" 1:49 min |
|
"Properties of entities when they exist as a: Phantom Entity, Live Entity, Fixed Entity." |
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3315 Line Function 6:51 min |
|
"How to access create line endpoint, input x and y coordinates for endpoints, create line with polar information, multi-line creation, create vertical and horizontal lines, create tangent lines." |
|
3316 More Create Line Function 3:53 min |
|
"Create line closest, line bisect, line perpendicular, line parallel, line parallel and tangent." |
|
3317 Arc Tool 3:23 min |
|
"Basic Arc Tool Options. Create Circle Centerpoint. Ribbon Bar Fields / Hotkeys. Edit a Live Entity, Create Circle Centerpoint and Tangent." |
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3317b Arc Polar 5:18 min |
|
"Defining an Arc By Start and End Angles. Defining and Editing an Arc Center Point. Using the ""Flip"" option. Using The Tangent option." |
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3317c Create Circle Edge Point 3:21 min |
|
"Defining a Circle by 2 or 3 Points. Creating a Circle Tangent to 2 Entities, and to 3 Entities." |
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3317d Create Arc Endpoint 2:18 min |
|
Modified: Create Arcs Defined by Endpoints. Tangency Option for Create Arc Endpoint. |
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8/5/2005 |
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3317e Create Arc 3 Points 2:03 min |
|
Modified: Create Arcs as Defined By 3 Points. Create Arcs Tangent to 3 Entities. |
|
8/16/2005 |
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3317f Create Arc Polar Endpoints 2:58 min |
|
Modified: Create Arcs Defined By End Point Positions. |
|
8/26/2005 |
|
3317g Create Arc Tangent 10:31 min |
|
Modified: "Create Arc Tangent ""Options"" within the various Arc Functions, Plus Overview of the ""Create Arc Tangent Function""." |
|
10/31/2005 |
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3318 Relative Positioning 3:11 min |
|
"Create Entities Relative to the position of another. Define location by X-Y coordinates, Polar Coordinates, and Distance along and entity." |
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3319 Fillet Tool 5:24 min |
|
"Enter radius values, fillet styles, trim options, filleting chains vs. entities, chain / fillet direction options." |
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3320 Chamfer Tool 3:35 min |
|
"Enter Distance Values, 1 Distance, 2 Distances, 1 Distance + Angle, Width, Trim Options, Chamfer Chains vs Entities." |
|
3321 Point Tool 6:54 min |
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"Create Point Position, Create Point Dynamic, Create Node Points, Create Point Segments, Create Point Endpoint, Create Point Small Arcs." |
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3322 Create Bolt Hole Circles 1:25 min |
|
Modified: "Accessing the Create Bolt Circles function. Setting the Radius, Start Angle, Angle Between and Number of Holes. Using the Create Holes option and setting the diameter." |
|
3/17/2006 |
|
3323 Rectangle / Rectangular Shapes 5:05 min |
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"Sketching a rectangle, defining by 2 points, defining by width and height, rectangle including a surface, rectangular shapes, ""D"" shape, double ""D"", ob-round, choosing an anchor point, filleted corners, center point and rotate the orientation." |
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3323b Create Bounding Box 3:22 min |
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"Create: Stock, Lines / Arcs, Points, Solids, Expand Options, Rectangular / Cylindrical, All Entities / Select Entities, Center on Axis." |
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3324 Create Polygon / Ellipse 4:21 min |
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"Sketching a Polygon, Defining the “Base Point”, Defining Number of Sides, Radius across flats or corners, Filleting the corners, Defining the Base Point of an Ellipse, Entering values for Radius “A” and “B”, Create a partial ellipse, Angle of orientation," |
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3325 Spline Tool 5:42 min |
|
"Create Spline Manual, Create Spline Automatic, Create Curves Spline, Create Blend Spline, Edit End Conditions." |
|
3326 Converting Splines to Arcs 6:31 min |
|
Modified: Convert Circular Shaped Splines to Arcs. Using the Simplify Function. Convert Splines to Arc Segments. Using Break Many Pieces. Converting a Chain of Arcs to a Single Spline. Using the Create Curves Spline Function. |
|
10/11/2005 |
|
3327 Trimming Tool 7:53 min |
|
"Trim 1, 2 and 3 entities, divide, trim to a point, extend / shorten length and trimming arcs." |
|
3329 Break Functions 7:21 min |
|
Modified: "Break 1, 2, and 3 entities. Break Divide. Break at a Point. Break at a Distance. Break Extend." |
|
8/5/2005 |
|
3332p3501 2D Sketcher Project 1 11:19 min |
|
"Create Rectangle, Create Line Polar, Tangent, Access Fast Point, Create Arc Polar, Create Line Horizontal, Create Fillets, Trim, Partial Chain, Select entities with window “Inside +”, X-form Mirror." |
|
3332p3502 2D Sketcher Project 2 9:44 min |
|
"Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets." |
|
3332p3503 2D Sketcher Project 3 10:26 min |
|
"Create Lines Polar, Create Arcs Polar Start/End Angle, Fast Point Access, Create Fillets with preview and trim, Select entities to Rotate, X-form Rotate, Trim 2 entities, Create Arcs Tangent to 3 entities, Create Circle at the Center of an Arc." |
|
3332p3504 2D Sketcher Project 4 10:01 min |
|
"Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets." |
|
3332p3505 2D Sketcher Project 5 - Part 1 7:30 min |
|
"Create Line Polar. Create Line Horizontal. Create Line Vertical. Create Circle Center Point. Access ""Relative"" Location Option. Smart Dimension." |
|
3332p3506 2D Sketcher Project 5 - Part 2 7:05 min |
|
Create Line Tangent ant an Angle. Create Line Parallel. X-Form Mirror. Create Arc Polar. Trim 3 Entities. Create Arc Tangent to 3 Entities. Create Circle Edge Point. Create Fillets. |
|
3332p3506b 2D Sketcher Project 6 8:12 min |
|
Modified: "Create Circle Center Point. Create Arc Polar. Create Line Horizontal, Vertical, Polar, Parallel. Create Arc Polar Tangent. Create Arc 3 Points Tangent. Create Circle Edge Points Tangent. Fillet, Trim, and Delete Tools." |
|
8/17/2005 |
|
3333 2D Dimensioning 12:29 min |
|
Modified: 2D Dimensioning. Smart Dimension. Local and Global Settings. Adding Notes. Editing Dimensions. Hot Keys. |
|
9/8/2005 |
|
3335a Translate 5:28 min |
|
"X-Form Translate function, Geometry Selection, Move, Copy, or Join, Number of copies, Distance and Direction, Between Points, Polar Coordinates, Preview Option, Fit to screen." |
|
3335b Translate Project Function 4:13 min |
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Project Geometry on to a Plane or Surface. |
|
3337 Mirror 3:10 min |
|
"X-Form Mirror functions, Geometry Selection, X-Form Mirror Dialog Box, Inputting Values for Distance and Direction, Selecting Geometry for Distance and Direction." |
|
3339 X-Form Rotate 3:52 min |
|
"X-Form Rotate functions, Geometry Selection, X-Form Rotate Dialog Box, Number of Copies, Selecting the Point of Rotation, Angular Value of the Rotation Interval, Rotate vs. Translate Options, Direction of Rotation, Remove / Restore Copies." |
|
3340a X-Form Translate 3D Standard 1:27 min |
|
"Translate between standard views, Geometry Selection, X-Form Translate 3D Dialog Box, Source View, Source reference point, Destination View, Destination reference point." |
|
3340b X-Form Translate 3D Auxiliary View 2:13 min |
|
"Translate between Auxiliary views, Geometry Selection, X-Form Translate 3D Dialog Box, Accessing the View Mgr, Creating a New View, Source View, Source reference point, Destination View, Destination reference point." |
|
3341p3507 X-Form Translate Project 1 4:06 min |
|
"X-Form Translate Application, Geometry Selection, Move, Copy, or Join, Distance and Direction, Use New Attributes, Clear Colors, Apply vs. OK." |
|
3348 Intro to Solids 7:23 min |
|
Modified: "Accessing the solids manager, association between wireframe and solids, organizing entities. Using Extrude to create a body, cut a body and editing parameters." |
|
10/11/2005 |
|
3348a 3D Primitives Basics 7:19 min |
|
Modified: "Primitive Types. Surface / Solids Option. Creating a Cylinder Primitive. Selecting a Base Point. Radius, Height, Sweep. Orient about an Axis, 2 Points, or a Line. Edit Attribute Control Fields." |
|
10/18/2005 |
|
3348b Creating Primitive Shapes 9:35 min |
|
Modified: "More Primitive Types, Solids/Surfaces Option. Block, Cone, Sphere and Torus Shapes. Selecting a Base Point, Entering and Editing Attribute Fields." |
|
10/21/2005 |
|
3348c Solid Primitives Project 13:06 min |
|
Modified: Solid Project Using Only Primitive Solid Shapes. |
|
11/3/2005 |
|
3348d Surface/Solids Shading 7:34 min |
|
Modified: "Covers shortcut key access (alt-s), changing colors of shaded models, Mouse Dynamic mode, translucent models, ambient light, chordal height settings, Radial Display Curve Angle." |
|
12/6/2005 |
|
3348e Solid Extrude Function - part 1 2:03 min |
|
Modified: Chaining Direction vs. Extrude Direction. Editing and Regenerating Solids. Distance and Draft Options. Direction Options. |
|
11/28/2005 |
|
3348f Solid Extrude Function - part 2 3:28 min |
|
Modified: "Re-Select Function. Re-Select Ribbon Bar Options. Vector, Translucent Shading, and Shortcut Keys." |
|
11/28/2005 |
|
3348g Solid Extrude Thin Wall Option 6:39 min |
|
Modified: Extrude Boss and Cut Using The Thin Wall Option. Thicken amount and direction options. Combine Operations. |
|
12/13/2005 |
|
3348h Solid Revolve 4:18 min |
|
Modified: Create Solids Using the Revolve Function. |
|
12/13/2005 |
|
3348i Solid Revolve Cut 2:20 min |
|
Modified: Cut Solids Using the Revolve Function |
|
12/13/2005 |
|
3348j Solid Sweep 3:31 min |
|
Modified: Solid Sweep. Geometry required for the operation. |
|
1/9/2006 |
|
3348k Solid Draft Faces 6:47 min |
|
Modified: "Draft Solid Faces. Face, Plane, Edge, or Extrude Selection. Draft Angle. Draft Direction. Reference Face / “Hinge Point” Relation. Edit Solid Operations / Regenerate. Propagate Along Tangencies." |
|
1/9/2006 |
|
3359p3512a Ten Step Project 1 - part 1 12:56 min |
|
"Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 1." |
|
3359p3512b Ten Step Project 1 - part 2 11:55 min |
|
"Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 2" |
|
Block 4 |
|
3401 Operations Manager Overview 12:23 min |
|
Modified: Toolpath Manager. Object definition (icons). Properties. Editing and Regenerating Operations. Re-Number Tools. Edit Common Parameters. |
|
8/2/2005 |
|
3407 Common Toolpath Parameters - Part 1 6:39 min |
|
Modified: "Tool display Window, Access the tool library, Tool Selection and Filter, Tool Definition / Parameters, Accessing the Tool Manager, Accessing the Speed / Feed Calculator, General description of options available, Force Tool Change Option." |
|
8/15/2005 |
|
3408 Common Toolpath Parameters - Part 2 6:47 min |
|
"Contour Parameters Page, General description of options available, Tool Height definitions, Cutter Comp Options, Tip Comp, Roll Cutter around Corners, Infinite look ahead, Leave Stock." |
|
3408a Absolute vs. Incremental Depths 7:26 min |
|
Modified: "Setting the final Cutting Depth from either Z ""0"" or setting the final depth to the ""Distance in Z from the Geometry""" |
|
10/4/2005 |
|
3408b Backplot 6:05 min |
|
Access Backplot. Select Operations. Toolpath Display. Backplot Options. The Player Bar. Information Display. |
|
3408c Verify 9:00 min |
|
Access Verify. Select Operations. Tool Display Options. Verify Options. Machining Controls. Verbose Mode. Measure Option. Translucent Stock. Color Options. |
|
3408d Cutter Compensation 11:08 min |
|
"Using Cutter Comp in Mastercam, Cutter Compensation in Computer, Cutter Compensation in Control, Cutter Compensation Wear, Cutter Compensation Reverse Wear, Cutter Compensation Off, Lead In / Out, Cutter Comp with Pocket Operations, Tool Diameter Values i" |
|
3409 Facing Function 12:24 min |
|
"Create a Facing Toolpath w/Wire Geometry, Create toolpath w/ Stock setup definition, Access Tool Library, C-Plane Chaining, Cutting Methods, Options within the Facing Parameters Page." |
|
3409p3514 Facing Project 1 12:42 min |
|
"Create a Facing Toolpath w/Wire Geometry, Create Toolpath w/Stock Setup Definition, Access Tool Library, C-Plane Chaining, Cutting Methods and Options Within the Facing Parameters Page." |
|
3411a Pocket Basics 6:35 min |
|
"Pocket basics, Geometry selection, Pocket final depth, Depth Cuts, Cutting Method, Machine Finish Pass Final / All Depths." |
|
3411b Pocket Incremental Depths 5:13 min |
|
"Pocket Incr. Depths, Geometry selection, Analyze Entity, C-plane Chaining, Edit a Cutting Tool, Incremental vs Absolute Depths." |
|
3411c Pocket Finish Passes 4:08 min |
|
"Pocket Finish Passes, Depth Cuts By Pocket, Depth Cuts By Depth, Machine Finish Pass only at Final Depth, Machine Finish Pass after Roughing all Pockets." |
|
3411d Pocket Basic Entry Parameters 6:46 min |
|
"Basic Entry Parameters, Ramp Entry, Helix Entry, Follow Boundary." |
|
3411e Pocket Plunge Entry in a Hole 3:02 min |
|
"Pocket Plunge Entry in a Hole, Chain Geometry for Pocketing, Including Points with the pocket chains." |
|
3411f Pocket Additional Finish Operation 4:36 min |
|
"Pocket Additional Finish Operation, Chain Geometry for Pocketing, Including Points with the pocket chains, Create a Pocket Toolpath, Creating a separate finish operation, Lead In / Out Parameters, Access Verify Configure Page, Use Cylinder shaped stock, C" |
|
3411g Pocket Face Toolpath 10:55 min |
|
"Pocket Face toolpath, Geometry required for Pocket Facing, Setting toolpath Depth, Entrance / Exit Parameters, Overlap Percentage, Finish outer Boundary, Inside Out / Outside In." |
|
3411h Pocket Island Face Toolpath 4:17 min |
|
"Pocket Island Face toolpath, Geometry required for Pocket Island Facing, Approach / Exit Distance, Overlap Percentage, Stock Above Island, Depth Cuts." |
|
3411i Pocket Re-Machining 6:46 min |
|
"Pocket Re-Machining, Generating a Pocket Re-Machine Toolpath, Copying an existing toolpath, Setting Re-Machine Parameters, Clearance Values, How the toolpath is computed, Cut where needed vs. complete finish pass." |
|
3411p3516 Toolpath Combo Project 1 13:26 min |
|
Modified: "Creating a new View / Work “0”. Define Stock. Toolpaths Created: Face, Contour Standard and Ramp, Pocket Circle Mill, Drill, Spot-Drill, and Tap. Copy a Toolpath and Re-Chain Geometry. Verify Toolpaths." |
|
2/22/2006 |
|
3413a 2D Contour Function 12:23 min |
|
"Select default machine type, Load 2D Toolpath Toolbar, Define Stock, Creating a Contour Toolpath, Chaining Geometry, Access Tool Library / tool selection, Setting Contour Parameter Values, Cutter Comp Selection, Break Thru, Basic Lead in / out, Back Plot." |
|
3413b 2D Contour - Lead In / Out 5:28 min |
|
"Overview of Lead In / Out options, Line / Arc options, Start at Midpoint, Overlap, Adjust Start / End of Contour, Enter / Exit on 1st / Last depth cut only, Override feed rate, Use Entry / Exit Point." |
|
3413c 2D Contour - Depthcuts / Multipass 11:35 min |
|
"Overview of Depthcuts / Multipass options, Maximum Rough Step, Number of Finish Cuts, Finish Step, By Contour / By Depth, Rough Pass Number / Spacing, Finish Pass Number / Spacing, Machine Finish Pass Final / All Depths." |
|
3413d 2D Contour - 2D Chamfer 5:25 min |
|
"Chain Selection / Direction, Tool Selection, Tool Library Filter, Depth Value, Accessing 2D Chamfer Contour Type, Setting Chamfer Width / Tip Offset, Verify Round Stock Display." |
|
3413e 2D Contour - Chamfer Supplement 3:41 min |
|
"Chamfer Supplement, Toolpath Models Designed with Chamfers, Profile Chain Selection, Depth Value Selection." |
|
3415p3518 Contour Project 2D 4:34 min |
|
Modified: "Creating a Contour toolpath, Chaining Geometry, Lead In/Out, Multi-Pass, Shorten/Extend Contours, Break Function, Leave Stock." |
|
9/26/2005 |
|
3417a Drill Function - Drill Parameters 5:50 min |
|
"Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Selecting Arc Centers, Using the “Entities” select option, Drill Cycle Types, Tip Compensation." |
|
3417b Drill Function - Entity Selection Methods 1 2:37 min |
|
"Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Mask on Arc, Sorting Option." |
|
3417c Drill Function - Entity Selection Methods 2 2:18 min |
|
"Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Automatic Point Selection, Review of Drill Toolpath Basics." |
|
3419 Circmill 5:32 min |
|
"Circmill Basics, Circmill Parameters, Roughing Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Points vs. Circles, Changing Arc Sweep values for cutter comp." |
|
3421 Threadmill 12:43 min |
|
"Threadmill toolpath, Generating a Threadmill Toolpath, Tool Geometry on a Custom Level, Selecting Geometry, Threadmill Parameters, Using an STL file for Verify Stock, Select and Copy Toolpaths, Number of Active Teeth." |
|
3425 Slot Mill 4:41 min |
|
"Slot Mill Basics, Slot mill Parameters, Ramp Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Geometry Requirements, Changing Arc Sweep values for cutter comp." |
|
3425b Export Operations 2:08 min |
|
Modified: "Export Operations with Geometry, Select a Directory, Name the Operation File." |
|
3/17/2006 |
|
3425c Import Operations 1 3:45 min |
|
Modified: "Importing Operations with Geometry, Sort Operations by Tool Number." |
|
3/17/2006 |
|
3426 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 1 10:15 min |
|
Modified: Creating Named Views. Assigning New Origins to Work Offsets. Relationship Between Toolpaths and Views. Changing Views. Creating a Facing Toolpath. Tool Library Filter. Calculating Feeds and Speeds. Creating Contour Toolpaths. Depth Cuts and Multi-pass. Cu |
|
1/9/2006 |
|
3427 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 2 8:06 min |
|
Modified: Switching Between Views. Creating Drill Toolpaths. Setting Depths using Drill Calculator. Copying a Toolpath. Creating a Pocket Toolpath. Tool Entry in a Drilled Hole. Circle Toolpath. |
|
1/9/2006 |
|
3428 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 3 5:41 min |
|
Modified: "Review of the Process. Using an STL File in Verify. Edit Common Parameters. ""Force Tool Change."" Posting the Code. Reviewing the Code in the Program Editor. Why Use Multiple Work Offsets." |
|
1/9/2006 |
|
3432 Transform Toolpaths 7:44 min |
|
Modified: Transform toolpaths |
|
9/18/2006 |
|
Updates |
|
3601 SP1: Service Pack 1 Changes 6:25 min |
|
Modified: Large Font Support. New Options in the Toolpath Manager Display. New Solid Import Options. New Help Menu Index. New Program Number Options. Version Checker. |
|
12/2/2005 |
|
3602 SP2 & MR1: Interface Changes - part 1 3:42 min |
|
Modified: "Change to Window Selection, Version 7 Color Layout C-Hook, Levels Manager Contrasting Rows, Mastercam Editor Enhancements." |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3603 SP2 & MR1: Interface Changes - part 2 4:42 min |
|
Modified: "Change to “About Mastercam” Info, Create Bolt Hole Circle, Isometric View / C-Plane Update, Restrict Drawing Option in Backplot." |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3604 SP2 & MR1: Interface Changes - part 3 3:44 min |
|
Modified: "Extrude Solid Reverse Direction, Hot Keys for Toolpath Geometry Selection, Solid Loops for Toolpaths." |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3605 SP2 & MR1: Interface Changes - part 4 2:35 min |
|
Modified: "Graphics Update, Create Circle Edge Point Default, Create Arc Tangent Function." |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3607 SP2 & MR1: Toolpath Editor 3:48 min |
|
Modified: "Overview of the new Toolpath Editor, Step to a Tool Position to be Edited, Select the Tool Position to be Edited. Delete a “Section” from a toolpath, Edit at a Point of a toolpath, Change Z height and Feed Rate." |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3608 SP2 & MR1: Silhouette Boundary 2:16 min |
|
Modified: Overview of the Sihouette Boundary C-Hook. |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3631 MR1: Multi-Pass Threadmilling 1:49 min |
|
Modified: Demonstrates the new Multi-Pass feature within the Threadmill Toolpath. |
|
12/22/2005 |
|
3632 MR1: Intro to the new HST Machining 1:53 min |
|
Modified: Introduction to the new High Speed Toolpaths in MR-1. |
|
1/3/2006 |
|
3633 MR1: Overview of HST Machining 7:09 min |
|
Modified: How to Create High Speed Toolpaths. Selecting Solids for Machining. New Interface. Basic Parameters. Quick View Settings Window. Copy a Toolpath. Change Toolpath Type and Style. Loop Transitions between Passes. |
|
1/3/2006 |
|
3634 MR1: Core Roughing 4:08 min |
|
Modified: This new roughing motion ensures climb cutting almost all the time and plunges off of the part to the next depth whenever possible. Additional cuts can be added based on a maximum profile stepover set by the user. Features covered: Setting Cut Parameters. |
|
1/4/2006 |
|
3635 MR1: Area Clearance 2:44 min |
|
Modified: Better suited for roughing cavities and has similar entry/exit intelligence to Core roughing. |
|
1/4/2006 |
|
3636 MR1: Restmill 6:13 min |
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Modified: Using the Restmill Option in a Roughing Op. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Use an STL File as Stock for Verify. Enter a ? for “Data Entry” Shortcut Keys. Limiting “Z” Depths. |
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1/25/2006 |
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3637 MR1: Adaptive Stepdown 4:59 min |
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Modified: Applying the Adaptive Stepdown Method. Which Toolpaths are Constant Z Cutting. Accessing the Add-Cuts Option. Min. Stepdown vs. Max. Profile Values. |
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1/25/2006 |
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3638 MR1: Horizontal 5:26 min |
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Modified: Automatically calculates and machines only the flat surfaces. The user also has control over the range of depths to be machined. |
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1/25/2006 |
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3639 MR1: Waterline 7:12 min |
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Modified: This is a “constant Z” toolpath with smooth intelligent motion. Fewer retract moves keeps the cutter in contact with the part more often. |
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1/25/2006 |
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3640 MR1: Pencil Cutting 7:25 min |
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Modified: Machines just the “creases” of the part or the entire part with a unique and natural cutting motion. Applying the Pencil Finish Toolpath. Limit Number of Offsets. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Analyze Dynamic. Step-over Parameter. Overthickness Parameter. |
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2/8/2006 |
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3641 MR1: Scallop 8:09 min |
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Modified: "Similar to the existing scallop toolpath, but with better transition motion. Applying the Scallop Finish Toolpath. Stepover / Scallop Height Up Milling / Down Milling / Zig Zag. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Approximate Starting Point. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Using Scallop Rest Passes. Evaluating the Results of the Toolpath." |
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2/22/2006 |
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3642 MR1: Raster 8:46 min |
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Modified: "Similar to the current finish parallel toolpath, now with improved entry/exit motion. Applying the Raster Finish Toolpath. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Linking Parameters. Step-over Values. Cut Parameters / Machining Angle. Using a Containment Boundary. Adding a Pencil Finishing Toolpath. Evaluating the Results of the Toolpath." |
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2/28/2006 |
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3643 MR1: Arc Filter 9:04 min |
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Modified: "Accessing Filter Parameters. Filter Ratio. Filter Tolerance. Cut Tolerance. Total Tolerance. Arc Planes G17, G18, G19. How Filtering Effects NC Code Size. How Filtering Effects Cut Accuracy." |
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4/7/2006 |
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3644 MR1: HST Combo Project Part 1 9:11 min |
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Modified: Create New View / Origin. Stock Setup. HST Core Rough. Arc Filtering. Backplot Settings. HST Restmill. Verify with STL Stock Model. |
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4/13/2006 |
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3645 MR1: HST Combo Project Part 2 7:19 min |
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Modified: HST Horizontal Finish. Modify Parameters. HST Waterline Finish. HST Scallop Finish. Save Verify Results as an STL Model. |
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4/11/2006 |
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3646 MR1: HST Combo Project Part 3 5:27 min |
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Modified: HST Pencil Finish. Modify Parameters. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code.” |
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4/11/2006 |
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3647a MR1: HST Project 2 Roughing Part 1 7:07 min |
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Modified: Create New View / Origin. Stock Setup. Face Toolpath. HST Area Clearance. Selecting a Containment Boundary. Backplot and Verify Toolpaths. Save Verify Results as an STL File. |
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5/31/2006 |
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3647b MR1: HST Project 2 Roughing Part 2 7:12 min |
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Modified: Rough Rest Passes Option. Create Rest Passes using progressively smaller diameter tools to further rough out the model. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model |
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5/31/2006 |
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3648a MR1: HST Project 2 Finishing Part 1 8:01 min |
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Modified: Create New Toolpath Group. Horizontal Area Finishing Toolpath. Waterline Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. |
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5/31/2006 |
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3648b MR1: HST Project 2 Finishing Part 2 3:45 min |
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Modified: Pencil Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code” |
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5/31/2006 |
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3648c MR1: HST Project 2 Finishing Part 3 3:45 min |
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Modified: Pencil Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code” |
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5/31/2006 |
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3650a MR2: Fastpoint 2:11 min |
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Modified: Setting the default to FastPoint Mode |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650b MR2: Power Keys 2:21 min |
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Modified: AutoCursor overrides available via single keystrokes |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650c MR2: AutoCursor Lock / Overrides 1:41 min |
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Modified: AutoCursor locked mode for multiple events. Locked mode limitations |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650d MR2: Un-Zoom Previous 1:24 min |
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Modified: "The ""F2"" Hotkey is now Un-Zoom Previous." |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650e MR2: Name NC Files 1:49 min |
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Modified: "Setting the default names for Machine Groups, Toolpath Groups, and the NC File Name." |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650f MR2: Backplot Tool Display 2:04 min |
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Modified: Opacity settings added to Backplot settings dialog boxes. |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650g MR2: Toolpath Manager Display Enhancements 3:13 min |
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Modified: "Only display selected toolpaths, Only display associated geometry, or Both." |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650h MR2: User Defined Speeds / Feeds 4:15 min |
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Modified: Manually set feeds and speeds. |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650i "MR2: Chaining Default Options, and Level Descriptor" 1:28 min |
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Modified: New Options for setting User Defaults for Chaining. Display Level Descriptor on the screen |
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6/5/2006 |
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3650j MR2: MCX Backup Files 2:53 min |
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Modified: Save backup files in a user-specified backup directory. |
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5/23/2006 |
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3650l MR2: Modify Spline function 1:31 min |
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Modified: Modify the node points of parametric splines |
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6/5/2006 |
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3650m MR2: STL Compare 3:45 min |
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Modified: Reset Tolerance and Stock to Leave. |
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5/23/2006 |
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3650n MR2: Browse for External Communications 0:41 min |
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Modified: "Starting with MR2, Mastercam will allow you to browse for an external communications package." |
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5/23/2006 |
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3650p MR2: HST Rest Roughing 1:53 min |
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Modified: "Rest Roughing toolpath has been added to the HST toolpaths. You can now select a previous operation, all. previous operations, a CAD file (including STL), or a roughing tool." |
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5/18/2006 |
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3650q MR2 HST Stock to Leave on Floors and Walls 1:13 min |
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Modified: Now you can set different values for stock to leave on vertical and horizontal areas for all of the HST toolpaths |
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5/18/2006 |
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Fast Track |
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3501 2D Sketcher Project 1 11:19 min |
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"Create rectangle, create line polar, tangent, access fast point, create arc polar, create line horizontal, create fillets, trim, partial chain, select entities with window ""Inside +"", x-form mirror." |
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3502 2D Sketcher Project 2 9:44 min |
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"Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets." |
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3503 2D Sketcher Project 3 10:26 min |
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"Create Lines Polar, Create Arcs Polar Start/End Angle, Fast Point Access, Create Fillets with preview and trim, Select entities to Rotate, X-form Rotate, Trim 2 entities, Create Arcs Tangent to 3 entities, Create Circle at the Center of an Arc." |
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3504 2D Sketcher Project 4 10:01 min |
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"Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets." |
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3505 2D Sketcher Project 5 - part 1 7:30 min |
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"Create Line Polar, Create Line Horizontal, Create Line Vertical, Create Line Parallel, Create Circles Center point, Access “Relative” Location Option." |
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3506 2D Sketcher Project 5 - part 2 7:05 min |
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"Create Line Tangent at an Angle, Create Line Parallel, X-form Mirror, Create Arcs Polar, MRU toolbar, Create Circles Center point, Trim 3 entity option, Delete function, Create Arc Tangent to 3 entities, Create Circle Edge Points, Create Fillets." |
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3506b 2D Sketcher Project 6 8:12 min |
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Modified: "Create Circle Center Point. Create Arc Polar. Create Line Horizontal, Vertical, Polar, Parallel. Create Arc Polar Tangent. Create Arc 3 Points Tangent. Create Circle Edge Points Tangent. Fillet, Trim, and Delete Tools." |
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8/17/2005 |
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3507 X-Form Translate Project 1 4:06 min |
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"X-Form Translate Application, Geometry Selection, Move, Copy, or Join, Distance and Direction, Use New Attributes, Clear Colors, Apply vs. OK." |
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3512 Solid Primitives Project 13:06 min |
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Solid Project Using Only Primitive Solid Shapes. |
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3512a Ten Step Project 1 - part 1 12:56 min |
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"Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 1." |
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3512b Ten Step Project 1 - part 2 11:55 min |
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"Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 2." |
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3514 Facing Project 1 12:42 min |
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"Create a Facing Toolpath w/Wire Geometry, Create Toolpath w/Stock Setup Definition, Access Tool Library, C-Plane Chaining, Cutting Methods and Options Within the Facing Parameters Page." |
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3516 Toolpath Combo Project 1 13:26 min |
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Modified: "Creating a new View / Work “0”. Define Stock. Toolpaths Created: Face, Contour Standard and Ramp, Pocket Circle Mill, Drill, Spot-Drill, and Tap. Copy a Toolpath and Re-Chain Geometry. Verify Toolpaths." |
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2/22/2006 |
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3518 Contour Project 2D 4:34 min |
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Modified: "Creating a Contour toolpath, Chaining Geometry, Lead In/Out, Multi-Pass, Shorten/Extend Contours, Break Function, Leave Stock." |
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9/26/2005 |
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3523 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 1 10:15 min |
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Modified: Creating Named Views. Assigning New Origins to Work Offsets. Relationship Between Toolpaths and Views. Changing Views. Creating a Facing Toolpath. Tool Library Filter. Calculating Feeds and Speeds. Creating Contour Toolpaths. Depth Cuts and Multi-pass. Cut |
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1/12/2006 |
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3524 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 2 8:06 min |
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Modified: Switching Between Views. Creating Drill Toolpaths. Setting Depths using Drill Calculator. Copying a Toolpath. Creating a Pocket Toolpath. Tool Entry in a Drilled Hole. Circle Toolpath. |
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1/12/2006 |
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3525 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 3 5:41 min |
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Modified: "Review of the Process. Using an STL File in Verify. Edit Common Parameters. ""Force Tool Change."" Posting the Code. Reviewing the Code in the Program Editor. Why Use Multiple Work Offsets." |
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1/12/2006
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