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MLC CAD Systems. Introducing…. How to customize. Presented by: John McCord. MLC CAD Systems. Toolbars Adding/Removing toolbars Creating custom toolbars Saving Toolbar states Applying toolbar states to Machine Definitions Keymapping Using default keymappings Creating new keymappings
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MLC CAD Systems Introducing… How to customize Presented by: John McCord
MLC CAD Systems • Toolbars • Adding/Removing toolbars • Creating custom toolbars • Saving Toolbar states • Applying toolbar states to Machine Definitions • Keymapping • Using default keymappings • Creating new keymappings • Using shortcut keys in Mastercam • System Configuration • Setting up Mastercam startup settings (Start/Exit) • Defining default Machines • Interface Default options • Operation defaults • Operations Library vs Operation Defaults • Defining Defaults • Creating multiple Defaults • Creating Operation Library • Setting Control Definition default files
Toolbars Adding 1. Settings > Toolbar States 2.Check the box to turn toolbar on 3. Drag new toolbar into place
Toolbars Removing 1. Click and Drag 2.Release in Graphics window 3. Click red X
Toolbars Saving State Settings > Toolbar States Save!
Toolbars Create custom toolbar 1. Settings > Customize 2. Choose button and drag into screen
Toolbars Create custom toolbar 3. Add additional buttons 4. Rename the toolbar 5. Drag to desired location
Keyboard Shortcuts Add 1. Settings > Key Mapping 2. Choose command 3. Apply Shortcut
System Configuration Start / Exit • Key Settings • Startup Product • Construction Plane • 2D / 3D Mode • Editor • (recommended CIMCO)
System Configuration Default Machines Set Default machine to most commonly used machine definition. The Default machine type will use this setting
System Configuration Interface Default Options Backplot Defaults Verify Defaults Chaining Defaults CAD Settings
System Configuration Screen • Key Settings • Graphics support • Middle Button Use • Levels dialog • Use ‘Free’ mode
System Configuration File Import & Spin Control Define default settings for opening file types Change the spin increments
Operation Defaults Operation Library vs Operation Defaults • Library used for Import toolpaths • Defaults determine initial toolpaths parameter settings
Operation Defaults Modifying Defaults 2. Select Files topic in Machine Group 1. Load Machine Definition 4. Choose the operation to edit and modify parameters 3. Click the “!” for Operation Defaults
Operation Defaults Create New Defaults File 2. Select files topics in Machine Group 1. Load Machine Definition 3. Click the folder icon for Operation Defaults
Operation Defaults Create New Defaults File 4. Copy the Defaults and paste the file in the same window 5. Rename the new file
Operation Defaults Set in Machine Definition 1. Load Machine Definition 2. Edit the Machine Definition 3. Open the Control Definition 4. Choose the files topic, then Default operation 5. Select the desired file