Tool Path Starting Point

[bcavender]

Several years back, I noticed a thread that suggested the idea of being able to select a point where madCAM would begin a toolpath operation.

Was this ever implemented or is there another way to do this?

Best regards,

Bruce

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[svenakela]

Can't recall it was made, but I like the idea though.

[Mauri R]

Bcavender,
"Select Start Points"
This is where you select it in 3/4/5 versions see pic below.
I have not used it.
Joakim should be able to tell you how it works.
Regards,
Mauri.

[bcavender]

Bcavender,
"Select Start Points"
This is where you select it in 3/4/5 versions see pic below.
I have not used it.
Joakim should be able to tell you how it works.
Regards,
Mauri.

Mauri,

Thank you!!!

I had not noticed that selection in the Stock and Regions menu.

I defined a point, selected it with the command you suggested (thinking it might work like creating a region) and then immediately generated a toolpath for that pocket, but that point was somehow not associated with the next created tool path.

Maybe I am missing some other step or it's not fully implemented yet. The HELP section in my package doesn't show that command yet.

I think I am running the latest version. Haven't seen an update popup in a while.

Bruce

[bcavender]

I am sending the question to Joakim. Will report back what I find.
Tnx!
Bruce