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Section 5 Operating Instructions P69AHD Manual
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Surface Manipulation
The next step is to examine all aspects of the surface to ensure that it looks that way you want. Keep
in mind that the software calculates the surface base on all of the newly created cross-sections. At this
point we can still isolate individual cross-sections and move them to manipulate the surface. See figures
below.
These are the exact same cross-sections. Fig A is the originally created cross-section and Fig B shows
how the surface can be manipulated by dragging points. This example shows a big bulge in the surface
because of the way the points were shaped. Again, if you want to drag points simply left click hold and
pull points into position. In this case you can see the surface changing instantly. If you have a tool path
already created, which we will cover shortly, changing the surface will automatically update the tool path
Fig. A Fig. B
Creating a Toolpath
Once you are satisfied with the surface that you have just created the next step is to define a tool path. To
accomplish this right click on the divided line cross-section in this case then select “Make this dividing line
and Make 2 ToolPaths”. It will ask you which tool number that you want to use. If for example you want
to use tool #26 type in 26 then click on OK.