Programming technology functions (cycles)
9.5 Contour milling
Turning
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Straight line in any direction
Straight line with any gradient
Arc right
Circle
Arc left
Circle
Pole
Straight diagonal or circle in
polar coordinates
End of contour definition
The different colors of the symbols indicate their status:
Cursor on current element
Red White Element not currently evaluated
(element will only be evaluated
when it is selected with the
The progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line graphics while the contour
elements are being entered.
When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in different line styles and
colors:
● Black: Programmed contour
● Orange: Current contour element
● Green dashed: Alternative element
● Blue dotted: Partially defined element
The scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to match the complete
contour.
The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics window.
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