Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

10 CAM: Programming

Geometry items are the basic element of CAM programming. Shapes 
are created from geometry, and tool paths are generated from these 
shapes.  For an example of how to create a shape see "Geometry" on 
page 314.

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The following describes copying, and moving an existing shape.

Copying shapes allows easy recreation of similar shapes without 
having to recreate the geometry.

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To copy a shape:

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Select the Shape Edit button from the Bottom Toolbar.  In the 
pop-up dialogue, select Copy Shape.

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Select the shape that is to be copied. 

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In the pop-up “Copy Shape” dialogue enter the X, and Y coordinates 
that the shape is to be copied to.

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Touch “Use” to copy the shape to that location.

Moving shapes allows easy repositioning of shapes without having to 
recreate the geometry.

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To move a shape:

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Select the Shape Edit button from the Bottom Toolbar.  In the 
pop-up dialogue, select Move Shape.

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Select the shape that is to be moved. 

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In the pop-up “Move Shape” dialogue enter the X, and Y 
coordinates that the shape is to be moved to.

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Touch “Use” to move the shape to that location.