Adding lead lines

Setting lead lines decide where and how to start the cutting.

Steps

Do the following to add lead lines for machining.

1. Turn to NcEditor interface.

2. Click Object → Set lead line. It opens the Set lead line dialog box.

   

3. Select the lead line type, and set parameters.

4. (Optional) Check the box All objects if you want to add the lead line to all contours.

5. Click OK

Types of lead lines

According to the shape, lead lines includes four types:

• Dot
• Acute angle
• Arc
• Seal

Except for dot, the other three lead lines are only effective for closed graphic.

According to the position, lead lines includes two types:

• Internal lead line
• External lead line