5 Using the Control Software
5.3 Software Interface
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5.3.1.2.
Standard Toolbar
The Standard Toolbar provides easy access to the most often used commands available in the software.
The Standard Toolbar includes the buttons below:
When using CNCMotion, the following additional buttons are present:
Info Table: Standard Toolbar
Icon
Name
Function
New
Opens a new NC part program file.
Open
Opens an existing NC part program file.
Save
Saves the current NC part program file to disk or drive.
Verify
Verifies the program.
Run
Runs the current NC part program, and recommences the program after a
pause.
Pause
Causes the currently running program to pause once the current block in the
NC program is complete. The program will continue from the next line once
the operator resumes operation.
Feedhold
Pauses the currently running program immediately, even if the current block
in the NC program has not been fully executed. The spindle continues
spinning. The program will continue from the point at which it stopped once
the operator resumes operation.
Stop
Halts the currently running NC part program.
Home
Opens the Machine Home window.
Available in CNCMotion Only
Show 3D
Image
Toggles the 3D display on and off.
Redirect
Camera
Initiates camera redirection: after clicking this icon, click any point on the 3D
image to center the camera on that point.
Follow Me
Camera
Initiates camera following mode: after clicking this icon, click any point on
the 3D image to center the camera on that point. If that point moves during
simulation, the camera will readjust to keep that point at the center of focus.
Drag Image
Initiates image dragging mode: after clicking this icon, click and drag the 3D
image to reposition it within the window.
