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#1 2006-10-18 10:33:49
- danr
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- From: Derby, UK
- Registered: 2006-07-24
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Part/Stock Display
Hi chaps,
Was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to display both the Stock and Design in a view while cutting. I'm doing some turning and it would be useful to be able to see a section/profile that contains both models.
For example an ideal solution would be, in the workpiece view, when a section is applied, being able to display the design in a different colour inside the stock model.
Am currently running 5.4.3 but would also like to know if this is possible in later versions.
Cheers...
Dan
Current version: Vericut 7.0.3
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#2 2006-10-18 15:24:57
- DaveF
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- From: Valencia, CA
- Registered: 2005-08-20
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Re: Part/Stock Display
Try X-caliper distance to design.
with that window open do the section, and you will see exactly what you talked about.
just make sure the design is in a different color.
Also, try translucency.
have both the design & stock as stock.
I think you can give each stl file a different color.
Please try that and let me know if that works. I think it should.
If not, that would be a good ER.
:wink:
Dave Frank
Aerospace Dynamics International, PCC
Valencia Ca
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#3 2006-10-19 07:25:27
- danr
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Re: Part/Stock Display
Thanks Dave,
That does give a partial solution in that you can view the two 'inside' each other however when you play back a toolpath file the stock model takes back over and obscures the design.
I think it would be useful to maintain this view while cutting when turning, how might I go about submitting an ER?
Daniel
Current version: Vericut 7.0.3
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#4 2006-10-19 13:28:23
- DaveF
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Re: Part/Stock Display
Dave Frank
Aerospace Dynamics International, PCC
Valencia Ca
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#5 2006-10-19 13:30:42
- DaveF
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Re: Part/Stock Display
Another good idea would be to have the stock translucent, while the design is solid....yes?
this is how i do it on Catia NC Mill
Dave Frank
Aerospace Dynamics International, PCC
Valencia Ca
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#6 2006-10-19 13:46:53
- danr
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- From: Derby, UK
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Re: Part/Stock Display
Yes that would probably be the preffered solution, I'll send it in and see where it goes.
Thanks for your help Dave.
Dan
Current version: Vericut 7.0.3
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