Auxiliary Operations

The tasks for inserting auxiliary operations in the manufacturing program are documented in the Machining Infrastructure User's Guide.

  Insert Tool Change:

Select the Tool Change icon then select the tool type to be referenced in the tool change.
  Insert Machine Rotation:

Select the Machine Rotation icon then specify the tool rotation characteristics.
  Insert Machining Axis System Change:

Select the Machining Change icon then specify the characteristics of the new machining axis system.
  Insert PP Instruction:

Select the PP Instruction icon then enter the syntax of the PP instruction.
  Insert COPY Operator (P2 functionality):

Select the COPY Operator icon then select the reference operation.
You can then specify the number of copies and the characteristics of the transformation.
  Insert TRACUT Operator (P2 functionality):

Select the TRACUT Operator icon then select the reference operation.
You can then specify the characteristics of the transformation.
  Insert Copy Transformation Instruction:

Select the Copy Transformation icon then select the reference operation.
You can then specify the number of copies and the characteristics of the transformation.