Draw Mode Parameter

Function

Settings

Restore to previous session

Sets the CNC to re-activate the last active session when the user re-enters Draw.

Yes CNC reactivates last session when Draw activated. [Default]

No CNC ignores parameter.

Default program block mode

Sets default mode for Draw.

Auto [Default]

S.Step

Motion

Display program text

Determines whether program text appears in Draw Mode.

Yes Shows program text. [Default]

No Does not show program text.

Grid

Activates/deactivates grid as a dotted or solid line.

None Deactivates grid. [Default].

Solid Activates solid line grid.

Dotted Activates dotted line grid.

Grid size

Determines the size of the grid. The grid size will be in the active measurement unit, Inch or MM.

1.0 [Default]

Type a value. (Example: The default value is 1.0. If the CNC is in Inch Mode, each square in the grid will be one square inch in

size for this setting.)

NOTE: The CNC converts the set grid value if the measurement unit is changed. For example, if the Grid Size is set for 1.0 in Inch Mode and the user switches to MM Mode, the CNC changes the Grid Size to 25.4 mm.

Tool display

Turns the tool display on and off.

On The static tool (as defined in the Tool Page) will be displayed as it

cuts the part. [Default]

Off No tool is displayed.

Default tool type

Determines shapes of displayed tool.

None No tool shown

Flat Flat end tool shown [Default]

Ball Ball end tool shown

Cutter compensation in Draw

Activates/deactivates cutter compensation in Draw Modes.

Ignore CNC will not show compensated moves (if any) used in the program.

Use CNC shows compensated and noncompensated

programmed moves.

Both CNC runs the program twice. First, the program runs without

compensated moves. Then, the program runs showing compensated moves. This allows the user to compare the two paths and determine programming errors related to compensation. [Default].

Draw view

Determines perspective of Draw view.

XY (top view) Views program in X and Y.

XZ Program viewed in X and Z.

YZ Program viewed in Y and Z.

ISO Program viewed in X, Y, and Z. [Default]

Aspect ratio correction factor

Corrects for distortion in displayed graphics. (Flattened circles, etc.)

1.33 [Default]

CAUTION: Only qualified technicians should adjust this setting.