A viewing window that is defined when starting a new model. Use the Base Envelope to redisplay the view of the model after using other viewing options.
Sequence of sequentially ordered geometry that defines the extents or boundary of a given machining feature.
Value that specifies a safe height position for the tool, along the Z axis, above the part between cutting moves. This setting is defined by the active tool plane.
Value that specifies a safe height position for the tool, along the Z axis, above the part between cutting moves. This setting is defined by the active tool plane.
A single SmartCAM element that contains a set of elements, sharing the same step or layer. Containers are displayed as a single entity in the List View, but are processed like seperate elements.
A mathmatical expression entered into field in place of a set value. SmartCAM will evaluate the expression and return the value for the field.
A selection of elements that are active for the operation to be performed (usually an editing or process function).
The Group menu accessed by clicking the center or right mouse button when the cursor is in the graphic area. You can change the mouse button that opens the menu.
The information about tools, operations, material, and machines to use for machining a part. The Job Operation Setup information is stored in a file with the extension .jof.
Geometry assigned to a layer is not associated to tool or process information and does not produce machine code.
When importing a CAD file, SmartCAM attempts to preserve the CAD layer information and creates the imported geometry on like named layers. You can add the tool and process information after the import.
Layers can be used to define reference geometry such as clamps, fixtures, or material bounderies.
Geometry assigned to a layer is not associated to tool or process information and does not produce machine code.
When importing a CAD file, SmartCAM attempts to preserve the CAD layer information and creates the imported geometry on like named layers. You can add the tool and process information after the import.
Layers can be used to define reference geometry such as clamps, fixtures, or material bounderies.
Value that represents the machining depth.
The list is displayed in below the menu of recently used Create and Edit tools. Depending on the current insert mode, the list will show the elements, layers, tools, or steps in the process model.
Where the toolpath side is placed, relative to the profile.
The Group menu accessed by clicking the center or right mouse button when the cursor is in the graphic area. You can change the mouse button that opens the menu.
The combination of a tool and an operation used to perform one step in the machining process.
A geometry feature that consists of a series of linked elements that are in the same direction. Elements in a profile must be assigned to the same process step or layer and must be on the same work plane.
If the start point and end-point of a profile are in the same coordinate location, it is a closed profile. If the start point and end point are in different coordinate locations, it is an open profile.
Value that specifies the top of the profile (or stock), as defined in the active workplane.
Geometry points that can be picked to pass coordinate values to SmartCAM functions such as input fields in control panels.
The file that contains information about the machine that will manufacture the part. SmartCAM uses the .smf file to generate machine code from the process model.
Popup window displaying a brief description of the User Interface component that the mouse cursor is currently pointing at.