Interface Overview

NcEditor V12 Laser Cutting CNC System includes the following interfaces:

Interface of Sheet Cutting Configuration

Used to cut sheets.

It is shown as follows:

  1. Menu bar
  2. Common tool bar
  3. Layer tool bar
  4. Window display button
  5. Machine control area
  6. Running report bar
  7. Axis coordinate display area
  8. Alarm bar
  9. Status bar
  10. Drawing tool bar
  11. Drawing window

Common Tool Bar

It is used to show frequently used instructions.

  • : New

    Used to create a new file.

  • : Import

    Used to import a/an G/NC/DXF/DWG/PLT/ENG file.

  • : Open

    Used to open a NCE file.

  • : Save

    Used to save a toolpath file.

    A new file is saved as a NCE file.

  • : Undo

    Used to go back a previous state.

  • : Redo

    Used to recover canceled operations.

  • : Show order

    Used to show the machining order and hide it by clicking the button again.

  • : Show direction

    Used to show the machining direction and hide it by clicking the button again.

  • : Highlight unclosed objects

    Used to mark all unclosed objects with special color or symbols.

  • : Clear trace

    Used to clear the machining trace.

  • : Catch

    Used to enable/disable catching function. See Catch Options for details.

  • : Catch option

    Used to catch option. See Catch Options for details.

  • : Select objects

    Used to select unclosed objects, tiny objects, all objects of the same layer, inner objects, outer objects, similar objects. See Select Objects for details.

  • : Transform objects

    Used to translate objects, rotate objects, mirror objects vertically or horizontally. See Translate Objects and Rotate Objects for details.

  • : Do clearing

    Used to clear some set technics.See Do Clearing for details.

  • : Combine objects

    Used to open Combine dialog box and combine objects. See Combine Objects for details.

  • : Explode objects

    Used to trim the toolpath. See Explode Objects for details.

  • : Smooth polylines

    Used to make polylines flat and even. See Smooth Polylines for details.

  • : Group objects

    Used to bind several objects. See Group Objects for details.

  • : Ungroup objects

    Used to separate the grouped objects. See Ungroup Objects for details.

  • : Preprocess

    Used to open Instant Pre-process dialog box when several target objects are selected and preprocess with one click. See Preprocess with One Click for details.

  • : Set a lead line

    Used to open Set dialog box and set a lead line. See Lead Line for details.

  • : Set start point

    Used to set the start point of the lead line. If there is no lead line, the system starts machining from the start point by default.

  • : Execute micro joint

    Used to open Micro Joint dialog box and set related parameters. See Micro Joint for details.

  • : Add cooling points

    Used to open Cooling Point dialog box and add cooling point. See Cooling Point for details.

  • : Set fill or unfill

    Used to set fill or unfill. See Set Fill or Unfill for details.

  • : Change machining direction

    Used to open Set Machining Direction dialog box and set it. See Change the Machining Direction for details.

  • : Bridge objects

    Used to open Bridge dialog box and bridge objects. See Bridge Objects for details.

  • : Compensate kerf

    Used to open Kerf Compensation dialog box and compensate the kerf. See Compensate the Kerf for details.

  • : Add chamfer

    Used to open Chamfer dialog box and compensate the kerf and add chamfers. See Add Chamfer.

  • : Sort machining order

    Used to set the machining order. See Manually Change the Machining Order for details.

  • : Set scan cutting

    Used to replan the toolpath to find the most efficient path for machining by turning laser on/off, so as to avoid unnecessary tool lifting and feeding and improve machining efficiency. See Set Scan Cutting for details.

  • : Execute instant setting

    Used to set fill/unfill, lead line, machining direction, machining order and kerf compensation with one click. See Execute instant setting for details.

  • : Nest objects

    Use to select a nesting method. See Nest Objects for details.

  • : Execute array

    Use to select rectangular array, circle array and circle fill. See Execute Array for details.

  • : Set berth point

    Use to set the berth point as the workpiece origin. See Set the Workpiece Origin for details.

  • : Set follow-up

    Used to open Follow-up Control dialog box. See Follow-up for details.

  • : Control focus

    Used to open Focus Control dialog box. SeeControl Focus for details.

  • : Find edges

    Used to open Edge Finding dialog box. See Find Edges and Locate Position for details.

Layer Tool Bar

It is used to specify a layer and open Layer Setting dialog box so as to set general parameters and technics for the layer.

See Layer Function for details.

Window Display Button

It is used to show/hide the machine control area.

See Machine Control Area for details.

It is shown as follows:

Machine Control Area

It includes the following:

Feed Override Control Bar

It is used to control current feed speed by adjusting current feed override.

It is shown as follows:

The relationship among current feed speed, current feed override and set feed speed is as follows:

Current feed speed = Current feed override * Set feed speed

To adjust feed override, do one of the following:

  • Drag the slider.
  • Repeatedly click on the target position on the slider.
  • Click the slider and press ↑/↓ or PgUp/PgDown on the keyboard.

Pressure and Power Check Bar

It is used to check the cutting pressure and power of the laser.

It is shown as follows:

Manual Control Area

It is used to manually move the machine tool.

It is shown as follows:

  • Axis direction buttons

    Used to move each axis towards positive or negative direction.

    Note: Please do not click an axis direction button too frequently because the system needs a certain time to execute the command.

  • Feed mode button

    Used to select among the following feed modes:

    • To switch to low-speed jog mode, click Jog. The machine tool moves at the jog speed when you click an axis direction button or several axis direction buttons and stops when you release it or them.

      You can change the jog speed in the input box. The default jog speed is 6000mm/min.

    • To switch to rapid-speed jog mode, click Rapid. The machine tool moves at the jog speed when you click an axis direction button or several axis direction buttons and stops when you release it or them.

      You can change the jog speed in the input box. The default jog speed is 18000mm/min.

    • To switch to step mode, click Step. The machine tool moves the step size when you click an axis direction button.

      You can change the step size in the input box. The default customized step size is 5mm.

      Note: The step size should not be too large to avoid damage due to misoperation.

Common Operation Buttons

It is used to execute the following common operations:

  • : All to origin

    Used to return all axes to the machine origin.

  • : Set workpiece origin

    Used to set the workpiece origin.

  • : Workpiece origin

    Used to control the cutting head to return to the workpiece origin.

  • : Calibrate

    Used to set a follow-up height.

  • : Return mark

    Used to return the position of the selected mark point. You should select the target mark point by clicking the button Mark Point in the machine control area.

Machining Control Area

It includes the following:

  • : Start

    Used to start machining from the beginning.

  • : Stop

    Used to stop machining.

  • : Breakpoint position

    Used to locate the exact interrupted position when the power interruption or e-stop occurs and the workpiece origin is secured.

    When you need resume machining from the exact interrupted position but cannot determine the security, you should click the button. And before clicking the button Breakpoint resume, ensure the cutting head is on the right position.

  • : Breakpoint resume

    Used to resume machining from the exact interrupted position when the power interruption or e-stop occurs and the workpiece origin is secured.

    Related parameter: Retract for Breakpoint Resume.

  • : Dry run

    Used to run the machine tool without turning on related ports about laser and machining. There is no actual machining.

  • : Cut frame

    Used to confirm the machining range by running the system along the frame of the toolpath.

  • : Simulation

    Used to execute simulation to check the toolpath in real-time.

  • : Mark coor

    Used to mark the coordinate of the current point.

  • : Mark point

    Used to set the current points as the mark point 1 ~ mark point8.

  • : Jog

    Used to switch between the jog mode and step mode by clicking .

    In Jog mode, press / and the machine tool does not stop moving until you release it.

    In Step mode, press / and the machine tool only moves according to the set step size.

  • : Go forward

    Used to control the machine tool to move forward along the toolpath.

  • : Go backward

    Used to control the machine tool to move backward along the toolpath.

  • : Laser

    Used to turn on/off the laser valve by pressing/releasing the button.

    It is turned on automatically when machining starts.

  • : Blow

    Used to turn on the blow valve by clicking the button and turn it off by clicking the button again.

    It is turned on automatically when machining starts and is turned off after the set time.

  • : Follow-up

    Used to turn on follow-up valve by clicking the button to keep the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece surface and turn it off by clicking the button again.

    It is turned on automatically when machining starts.

  • : Burst

    Used to turn on the laser valve for a certain time.

    It keeps on for the set burst time until it is turned off automatically.

  • : Shutter

    Used to manually turn on the laser shutter.

    To eject laser light, first, turn on the laser shutter; then, open the laser valve.

  • : Work light

    Used to turn on the work light by clicking the button and turn it off by clicking the button again.

  • : Lead light

    Used to manually turn on the red light, which is a kind of guide light.

    It is used to point out the position of laser on the sheet.

  • : Exchange workbenches

    Used to exchange workbenches, so as to improve the machining efficiency.

  • : Release

    Used to manually control the machine tool to release workbenches during exchanging workbenches.

  • : Cycle machining

    Used to open Cyclical Machining dialog box and set cycle machining. See Set Cycle Machining for details.

Machining Selection Area

It includes the following:

  • Machine Selected

    Used to execute machining, including machining, dry run, simulation, cutting frame, machining from the near point and breakpoint resume for the selected objects.

  • Jog Cut

    Used to manually control the machine tool with laser on. Check it and then manually move the axis for a certain distance.

    When jog cutting ends, it is unchecked by default. The laser will not be automatically turned on during the next machining.

  • Resume Not Pierce

    Used to execute breakpoint resume without piercing during cutting a thick sheet, so as to avoid damage to the sheet and effect on machining.

  • Actions after Machining

    Used to select the actions after the machining ends including no motion, returning to the fixed point, returning to the workpiece origin and returning to the mark point.

Running Report Bar

It is used to show running status of the machine tool.

It is shown as follows:

You can do the following:

  • Check the following:

    • Current machining time
    • Remaining machining time
    • Current system status
    • Current machining speed
    • Current machining layer

  • Click Count Manage and enable counting machining function. See counting machining function for details.

  • Clicking Report and check the statistics. See Statistics for details.

Axis Coordinate Display Area

It is used to show the following:

  • Workpiece coordinates
  • Machine coordinates

To switch between workpiece coordinates and machine coordinates, click WorkCoor/MachCoor.

After returning to the machine origin, sign appears before each axis.

Alarm Bar

It is shown as follows:

It is used to check alarm information.

You can do the following:

  • To check causes and solutions of alarms, click Warning.

  • To check the alarm type, click .

Status Bar

It is used to show the following:

  • Related information of current drawing objects: drawing steps and meaning, step result, tuning distance, etc.

  • Tips during machining.

Drawing Tool Bar

It is used to draw all kinds of objects with drawing tools. See Drawing Operations for details.

Drawing Window

It is used to draw and preview objects.

Interface of Tube Cutting Configuration

Used to cut tubes.

It is shown as follows:

  1. Menu bar
  2. Common tool bar
  3. Drawing window
  4. Running information bar
  5. Window display buttons
  6. Machine control area
  7. Status bar
  8. Drawing tool bar
  9. 3D view area

Common Tool Bar

It is used to show frequently used instructions.

It differs in the number of selected objects:

  • If no object is selected, it shows the following:

    • : New

      Used to create a new file.

    • : Import

      Used to import a/an G/NC/DXF/DWG/PLT/ENG file.

    • : Open

      Used to open a NCE file.

    • : Save

      Used to save a toolpath file.

      A new file is saved as a NCE file.

    • : Undo

      Used to go back a previous state.

    • : Redo

      Used to recover canceled operations.

    • : Show order

      Used to show the machining order and hide it by clicking the button again.

    • : Show direction

      Used to show the machining direction and hide it by clicking the button again.

    • : Highlight unclosed objects

      Used to mark all unclosed objects with special color or symbols.

    • : Clear trace

      Used to clear the machining trace.

    • : Catch

      Used to enable/disable catching function. See Catch Options for details.

    • : Catch option

      Used to open Catch Option dialog box and select feature points. See Catch Options for details.

  • If one or more objects are selected, it shows related information of the objects and the following buttons:

Drawing Window

It is used to draw and preview objects.

In tube cutting configuration, the development effect of a rectangular tube shows in drawing window for ease of drawing:

  • Length of an arris: depending on the corner radius and thickness of the rectangular tube.

  • Extended face: corresponding to the first face of the actual tube.

  • Center line: including face center line and arris center line. It exists on each face. When you drag the object, the center of the object automatically gets close to the center line.

Running Information Bar

It is used to show running status and alarms of the machine tool.

It includes the following:

Report Bar

It is shown as follows:

You can do the following:

  • Check the following:

    • Current machining time
    • Remaining machining time
    • Current system status
    • Current machining speed
    • Current machining layer

  • Click Count Manage and enable counting machining function. See counting machining function for details.

  • Clicking Report and check the statistics. See Statistics for details.

Alarm Bar

It is shown as follows:

It is used to check alarm information.

You can do the following:

  • To check causes and solutions of alarms, click Warning.

  • To check alarm type, click .

Window Display Buttons

: show/hide machine control area

See Machine Control Area for details.

Machine Control Area

It includes the following:

Axis Coordinate Display Area

It includes the following:

  • Workpiece coordinates
  • Machine coordinates

To switch between workpiece coordinates and machine coordinates, do one of the following:

  • Click .
  • Double click WorkCoor/MachCoor.

After returning to the machine origin, sign appears before each axis.

Feed Override Control Bar

It is used to control current feed speed by adjusting current feed override.

It is shown as follows:

The relationship among current feed speed, current feed override and set feed speed is as follows:

Current feed speed = Current feed override * Set feed speed

To adjust feed override, do one of the following:

  • Drag the slider.
  • Click on the target position on the slider repeatedly.
  • Click the slider and press ↑/↓ or PgUp/PgDown on the keyboard.

Manual Control Area

It is used to move the machine tool manually.

It includes the following:

  • Axis direction buttons

    Used to move each axis towards positive or negative direction.

  • Feed mode button

    Used to switch among the following feed modes by clicking the circular button in the middle:

    • Jog mode

      Including low-speed jog mode and high-speed jog mode.

      Click an axis direction button. The machine tool moves at jog/rapid jog speed until you release the button.

      Click several axis direction buttons at the same time. The clicked axes move at the same time at jog/rapid jog speed.

    • Step mode

      Click an axis direction button. The machine tool moves the customized step size.

      The default customized step size is 5mm. To customize the step size, double click the feed mode button. The value should not be too large to avoid damage due to misoperation.

Note: Please do not click an axis direction button too frequently because the system needs a certain time to execute the command.

Common Operation Buttons

It is used to execute the following common operations:

  • : All to origin

    Used to return all axes to the machine origin.

  • : Set workpiece origin

    Used to set the workpiece origin.

  • : Workpiece origin

    Used to control the cutting head to return to the workpiece origin.

  • : Calibrate

    Used to set a follow-up height.

Machining Control Area

It includes the following:

  • : Start

    Used to start machining from the beginning.

  • : Stop

    Used to stop machining.

  • : Breakpoint resume

    Used to resume machining from the exact interrupted position when the power interruption or e-stop occurs and the workpiece origin is secured.

  • : Simulation

    Used to execute simulation to check the toolpath in real-time.

  • : Dry run

    Used to run the machine tool without turning on related ports of laser and machining. There is no actual machining.

  • : Cut frame

    Used to confirm the machining range by running the system along the frame of the toolpath file.

  • : Leveling and centering

    Used to adjust a tube to horizontal status and find the center line of certain face of the tube.

  • : Return to center

    Used to move each axis to return to the center position of the tube. W-axis turns to horizontal status and X-axis returns to the center line of the tube.

  • : Jog

    Used to switch between jog mode and step mode by clicking .

    In Jog mode, press / and the machine tool does not stop moving until you release it.

    In Step mode, press / and the machine tool only moves according to the set step size.

  • : Go forward

    Used to control the machine tool to move forward along the toolpath.

  • : Go backward

    Used to control the machine tool to move backward along the toolpath.

  • : Laser

    Used to turn on/off the laser valve by pressing/releasing the button.

    It is automatically turned on when machining starts.

  • : Blow

    Used to turn on the blow valve by clicking the button and turn it off by clicking the button again.

    It is turned on automatically when machining starts and is turned off after the set time.

  • : Follow-up

    Used to turn on follow-up valve by clicking the button to keep the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece surface and turn it off by clicking the button again.

    It is turned on automatically when machining starts.

  • : Burst

    Used to turn on the laser valve for a certain time.

    It keeps on for the set burst time until it is turned off automatically.

  • : Shutter

    Used to turn on laser shutter manually.

    To eject laser light, first, turn on the laser shutter; then, open the laser valve.

  • : Lead light

    Used to manually turn on the red light , which is a kind of guide light.

    It is used to point out the position of laser on the sheet.

Machining Selection Area

It includes the following:

  • Machine Selected

Used to machine the selected objects, including machining, dry run, simulation, cutting frame, machining from the near point and breakpoint resume.

  • Resume without Piercing

    Used to execute breakpoint resume without piercing during cutting a thick sheet, so as to avoid damage to the sheet and effect on machining.

Status Bar

It is used to show the following:

  • Related information of current drawing objects: drawing steps and meaning, step result, tuning distance, etc.

  • Tips during machining.

Drawing Tool bar

It is used to do the following:

3D View Area

It includes the following:

View Area

It is used to check the tube from different perspectives and preview cutting effect.

In this area, you can do the following:

  • Press the left button:

    • To rotate the tube, drag the mouse left and right.
    • To move the tube, drag the mouse up and down.

  • To zoom in/out the tube, scroll the mouse wheel.

View Toolbar

It includes the following:

  • : Switch view

    Used to observe a tube from different perspectives.

  • : Rotate CW

    Used to rotate the view in a clockwise direction.

  • : Rotate CCW

    Used to rotate the tube view in a counterclockwise direction.

  • : Zoom in

    Used to make the view appear larger.

  • : Zoom out

    Used to make the view appear smaller.

  • : Best view

    Used to adjust 3D view area to the best size, so as to check the toolpath effect.

  • : Maximize

    Used to maximize 3D view area and hide drawing window.

  • : Restore view

    Used to restore the maximized view to its previous size.

  • : Hollow out

    Used to show hollow-out-effect of objects, so as to check the cutting effect.

  • : Solid

    Opposite to instruction.

  • : Instant Hollowing

    Used to show hollow-out-effect of objects which have been executed machining or dry run, while executing instruction for other objects.

  • : Close

    Used to close 3D view area.