Acu-Rite CNC 3500i Manuel D’Utilisation

11 G-Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features

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.

Side Bar Menu: 

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The Side Bar menu contains buttons to change the graphics view 
characteristics.  Refer to "Preview Side Bar Menu" on page 114 
where these buttons are described in detail.

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In addition to the Rotate button described below, the 3D model can 
also be rotated by holding the mouse button, and dragging the 
cursor in the preview window.

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In addition to the Zoom button described below, when using a mouse 
to zoom in, or out in the preview window, place the cursor over the 
area to be viewed, and rotate the wheel on the mouse.

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On screen preview buttons are available in the 

Preview Features menu.  From the Edit screen, touch 
the Preview Features button.

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To zoom in or out, touch the zoom button.  The Zoom In, 

and Zoom Out buttons are now available.

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To rotate the view, touch the Rotate button.  Four 

directional rotate keys are now available.  Each key 
will incrementally rotate the view in the direction 
indicated on the rotational key. 

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To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset 

 button.

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To pan the preview, touch the Pan button. Directional 

arrow buttons become available.

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A x10 toggle button is also available.  Activating this 

key will allow a times ten panning in the direction  
selected.

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To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset 

 button.

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To activate the grid, touch the Grid button.