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Programming
Optimizing program steps
When a program runs, the user is guided (or the CNC stage is driven) along a path that follows the feature
shapes as points are probed. This path is either the exact path followed by the user as measurements were
recorded or is the path assigned by the system during Auto programming. Often this path is not the most
efficient and the throughput can be increased by shortening or optimizing it. The Optimize Steps function
creates a more efficient path for any collection of program steps highlighted in the Program template. The
Optimize steps function is described in detail earlier in this chapter in the Creating Programs section.
Cutting, copying, pasting and deleting program steps
The Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete editing functions can be accessed from the Program template on-screen
menu or from the Edit menu.
CAUTION
Save your file before cutting
or deleting steps.
Cutting steps
Select the step(s) to be cut and click Cut in the
on-screen or Edit menu. The selection will be
removed from the program listing and placed
on the Windows clipboard. The clipboard con-
tents can be pasted later if desired.
Copying steps
Select the step(s) to be copied and click Copy in the on-screen or Edit menu. The selection will be placed
on the Windows clipboard. The clipboard contents can be pasted later if desired.
Pasting steps
Select the step above the desired insertion point and click Paste in the on-screen or Edit menu. The con-
tents of the clipboard will be pasted below the previously selected step.
Deleting steps
Select the step(s) to be deleted and click Delete in the on-screen or Edit menu. The selection will be
deleted.
Right-click in the Program template
window...
or click the Edit
menu
Editing Programs