Multi-channel machining
10.2 Multi-channel support
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The function of the individual spindles and special axes, must be specified in the display
machine data set-up for the purpose.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications
.
Only the tool paths of the presently selected channel are displayed.
Press the "Main spindle" softkey if you wish to view the main spindle.
Press the "Counterspindle" softkey if you wish to view the counte
r-
If you have pressed the "Main spindle" and "Counterspindle" softkeys,
th
e simulation view is split into two and you can see the main spindle
and counterspindle simultaneously.
To toggle between the various channels, press the ">>" softkey and the
"Channel +" or "Channel
-" softkey.
The status line informs you about the channel presentl
y being pro-