ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 390)

364 11 G-Code Edit, Help, & Advanced Features
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Preview 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:
 The Side Bar menu contains buttons to change the graphics view
characteristics. Refer to "Preview Side Bar Menu" on page 116
where these buttons are described in detail.
 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.
 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.
Edit Features Menu
 On screen preview buttons are available in the
Preview Features menu. From the Edit screen, touch
the Preview Features button.
 To zoom in or out, touch the zoom button. The Zoom In,
and Zoom Out buttons are now available.
 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.
 To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset
Rotate button.
 To pan the preview, touch the Pan button. Directional
arrow buttons become available.
 A x10 toggle button is also available. Activating this
key will allow a times ten panning in the direction
selected.
 To reset the view to its original state, touch the Reset
Pan button.
 To activate the grid, touch the Grid button.