Ok,I'm probably doing something really stupid,but I have a simple 3d drawing that generates a 2d program.Any help would be appreciated.

Could you be a bit more specific? You ask for help, but don't specify what you're having a problem with.

Tool paths?

Part orientation?

Program setup?

Working with geometry?

Changing Views? (thanks Jen :cheers: )

'Rekd

A 3D drawing to a 2D program...did you click on the 3D button in the CAM window? Left side at the bottom?

Just a shot in the dark...

I believe Jennifer is right. Your drawing is the 3d toolpath, click on the 3d button under the cam window, then machine auto and select the toolpath chain. Make sure you program your tool offset to the center of the ball mill.

Jennifer is right. For 3D contouring be sure to click on the 3D button on the CAM toolbar. This sets the system in 3D mode and will output the X, Y and Z code you need.
CNC Dude

I knew it was something dumb.......I couldn't find the toolbar,it was not showing up on my screen.Thanks to CNCDude I went under File,Environment and checked CAM under Toolbars.Now I have a toolbar.I knew it was just me.Thanks so much for all of your help.