Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

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Smart Programming
CAM Mode creates Smart Programs. Smart programs are arranged by 
cycle blocks. Edits to machining characteristics can easily be made 
from the machine by editing the cycle block that requires changes. 
Changes can also be made in CAM Mode and the program 
regenerated. 
Files Created
CAM Mode creates four CNC files distinguished by their file 
extension.
CAM Mode file types
.G
Program generated by CAM.
.DXF
Contains definition for all geometry data 
created, or imported into CAM.
.SEL
Contains shape selection information.
.XML
Contains the tool path information used to 
generate the .G program.