Split groove rout

 

Machining option to divide a groove rout

 

It is sometimes useful to split an exiting groove rout into two rout instructions. To do this:-

 

●  Move to a drawing and select the required groove instruction

Mouse2.gif Right click with mouse to show a pop up menu

 

●  Select the 'Split' option

 

The program displays a small dialog.

 

mi-split.png

 

●  Enter the split distance

 

The 'split distance' is the distance from one end of the line to the dividing point. (The range shows the possible values)

 

●  Select OK to confirm

 

The instruction is split into two separate groove routs

 

 

Notes

 

- Each part of the split has the same properties and values (apart from start/end) as the original rout

- Within a contour the start and end elements of the passes are adjusted to match the split

 

- Does not apply for Saw rout, arc rout, any rout with a repeat instruction

 

 

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