Contour element
Symbol
Meaning
Straight line left
Straight line right
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line in any direction
Straight line with any gradient
Arc right
Arc left
Circle
Circle
Pole
Straight diagonal or circle in po‐
lar coordinates
Finish contour
END
End of contour definition
The different colors of the symbols indicate their status:
Foreground
Background
Meaning
Black
Blue
Cursor on new element
Black
Orange
Cursor on current element
Black
White
Normal element
Red
White
Element not currently evaluated
(element will only be evaluated
when it is selected with the cur‐
sor)
Graphical display
The progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line graphics while the contour
elements are being entered.
When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in different line styles and
colors:
● Black: Programmed contour
● Orange: Current contour element
● Green dashed: Alternative element
● Blue dotted: Partially defined element
The scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to match the complete contour.
The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics window.
Programming technological functions (cycles)
10.3 Contour milling
Milling
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