3D simulation mode

This simulation mode enables you to display the tool path on the 3D model using the OpenGL graphic acceleration functionality. The target model must be defined to use this simulation mode.

Simulation toolbar

SolidCAM enables you to use the toolbar to control the simulation in this mode.

The following buttons are available on this toolbar:

  • This button returns the original position and orientation of the model.

  • These buttons are used for model scaling, panning and rotating.

  • These buttons enable you to show the model in the projection views (Left, Right, Top, etc.)

  • These buttons switch the simulation to 4/1 view mode.

  • This button displays the Zoom Window box with the enlarged image of the model and tool path fragment centered on the mouse position. You can control the zoom factor in the Zoom Window box.

  • With this button you can toggle on/off the tool visualization during the simulation.

  • These buttons toggle on/off the visualization of the target model and tool path during the simulation.

  • This button enables you to remove the simulated tool path from the screen.

  • These buttons enable you to show the dynamic section of the model. The section slider is displayed in the graphic area. By moving this slider you can control the section.

 

Related Topics

  1. Host CAD simulation mode
  2. Machine simulation
  3. Rest Material simulation mode
  4. Simulation control panel
  5. Simulation - introduction
  6. SolidVerify simulation mode
  7. Turning simulation mode