Rockwell Automation 8520 9/PC CNC Tool Path Graphics Programming Manual - Manual (Page 17)

9/PC CNC Tool Path Graphics Programming Manual 17
Publication 8520-PM097A-EN-P - September 2001
Tool Path Graphics Advanced Features
Once you finish setting up your graphics parameters, you should be ready to use the Tool
Path Graphics utility. Be certain to review the following sections before you begin part
program verification.
The Plotting Phase
Tool Path Graphics plots all position changes. If you choose to plot using an active program,
select the part program that you want to monitor (Refer to Selecting a Part Program on page 15)
and set the parameters as needed. During the plotting phase, the
{PLOT} softkey displays in
reverse video mode and only the {CLEAR PLOT} and {EXIT} options are available. To
plot your profile:
1. Press the {PLOT} softkey to plot the desired profile.
2. Push <CYCLE START> to begin part program execution. The graphic appears in
the display area. The data and tool path that appear in the window change as the cycle
proceeds.
Figure 6
Using the Plot Softkey (3-D Visualization Type)