Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

6 Conversational Editing

The Edit Preview feature provides a graphic representation of a part 
edge and/or tool path as the part program is being written. Edited, or 
inserted blocks can be viewed automatically as changes are made to 
the program.

In the Edit screen, the Preview button is available on the side bar.  This 
is a toggle key that when activated, opens the preview screen.  Also, 
other available types of preview buttons become active.

Each button provides a different type of preview that allows the 
programmer to preview the tool paths that are best suited for the 
action being taken.

 toggles the preview screen on, or off.

2D Top Plane Solid View is a two dimensional (2D) 
top plane view of a solid block form model.

3D Solid View is a three dimensional (3D) view of a 
solid block form model. Touch, drag preview to 
change angle of view.

3D Wire Frame View is a three dimensional (3D) 
view shown as a wire frame, and displays the tool 
path. Touch, drag preview to change angle of view.

2D Wire Frame Top View is a top two dimensional 
(2D) top plane view shown as a wire frame, and 
displays the tool path.  

Program Contour View enables/disables display of 
programmed contours. Available with 2D, and 3D 
wire frame buttons.

Contour View with Line Numbers enables/disables 
visibility of program line numbers. Available with 2D, 
and 3D wire frame buttons.

 Ruler will toggle on, or off rulers.  Available with 2D, 
and 3D Solid Views.