NC element selection submenu

Individual NC elements can be selected with the Element function.

Optionally, for the Sort function, the machining direction of elements can be reversed by clicking the middle mouse button.

The Tool function is used to select all NC elements where the same tool is used.

Optionally, for some functions, the machining direction of elements can be reversed by clicking the middle mouse button.

The Contour function selects all elements of a contiguous contour.

The Polygon function can be used to generate a polygon for selection. Elements that are inside the polygon or touch the polygon are selected.

The Box function can be used to generate a box for selection. Elements that are inside the box or touch the box are selected.

The Sort function can optionally be used to automatically sort the machining sequence of the contained elements. To do this, press and hold the X or Y key while creating the box to obtain a machining sequence in the X or Y direction. The starting corner of the hoisted box determines the starting point of the sorting.

The All function is used to select all the NC elements contained in it.

The Filter function can be used to filter the display of the NC elements in the Tool selection dialogue box. Only those elements where the selected tool is used are displayed.

The Previous tool function displays the NC elements of the previous tool.

The Next tool function displays the NC elements of the next tool.

With the function Clamping claws workspace, the restriction of the workspace and the clamping claws is displayed or hidden.

The Sequence function switches the display of the production sequence on the sheet on or off.

The Cancel function cancels the action and does not save it.

The Close function terminates and saves the action.