Picking template

In shoot-cut mode, marks (also called marking point or template) is used to figure out the tool path.

Requirements of the target marking points:

  • Clear enough
  • Being unique

Steps

  1. Turn to Manual mode, and click Vision → CCD to switch to CCD interface.

  2. Click Mark 1, Mark 2 and Mark 3 in order. Three marking points will be recorded.

    Tip: For how many marking points you need to take, see Should I use two templates or three templates?.

    Tip: It is recommended to take marking points at specified shooting positions on workpiece that will be machined next.

  3. Click Show Box, and select templates of different size by dragging the mouse. Make sure characteristic of the template is obvious enough.

All patterns can be used as templates. For different patterns, steps to take the template may differ.

  • If the marking point (or called shooting point) is a circle:

    Move the CCD center to the circle point, and click Mark button.

  • If the marking point is a cross or half of a cross:

    Move the CCD center to the center point of the cross or half of a cross, and click Mark button.