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The CIMCO Edit 2022 User Guide is currently in development. Descriptions and images in some pages might not reflect what you see in CIMCO Edit. |
Working with Backplot and Solid Simulation (video on YouTube)
How to get started with the Backplot and Solid Simulation. From opening an NC program and the Backplot, to working with the Geometry Manager, adding stock and fixture (optional), and finally configuring the default tools that have been automatically identified in the program.
Machine Configuration Editor
How to define a machine configuration for use with Backplot.
Installing machines on a PC with no internet access
How to download and copy machines from one PC to another that doesn't have internet access.
Configure Stock Removal
How to configure Stock removal for simulating the removal of material based on the NC code.
Specifying a default configuration for NC programs
How to specify a default load path for configurations and define which machine configuration is automatically selected upon opening specific NC programs.
Scanning
How to configure Scanning to automate the task of creating tools, loading geometry, specifying work offsets and defining stock when starting Backplot.
Navigation
How to auto-generate an operation structure from your NC code for quick and simple navigation of your program.
Variable Watch
How to track the state of variables in your NC program while Backplot is running.