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The display changes automatically to the screen at
right, and a three-dimensional view of the shape of
the relief appears.
This is called the "3D screen," and it displays the
shape of the relief and the tool path. You cannot
edit shapes or text.
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From the [Cut] menu, click [Cutting Parameters].
The [Cutting Parameters] dialog box appears.
Make the settings for the necessary items for cutting, then click [OK].
Creating a Tool Path
A tool path is the path followed by the tool's tip. The tool path is generated from the cutting parameters that are presently set.
Before you create the tool path, make the settings for the cutting parameters. At the cutting parameters, make the settings for the composition
of the workpiece, the type of tool, and the cutting process.
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Make the settings for the tool specifications.
This chooses the composition of the workpiece.
This sets the depth for cutting.
This chooses the cutting process.
Click the
. When the tool path is created,
it appears in pink on the 3D screen.