SmartCAM V18 Usability and Productivity Enhancements

Many usability and productivity enhancements are found in all SmartCAM V18.0 applications.

Verification Improvements

Restrict Verification to the Model Window

A new Showpath Range option restricts verification to only the toolpath visible in the model window at the time the verification is initiated. This feature saves considerable time by eliminating the need for processing elements that are not going to be viewed during the verification.

Customized Tool Motion Speed Settings

New configuration settings allow the tool motion speeds to be customized faster or slower to better match the user’s system capabilities and preferences.

On-screen Range option increases Showpath efficiency by restricting processing to elements within the graphics windows extents. Speed ranges 1-8 can be customized to better match system performance.

Select All Steps or Layers

The group Step, Tool, and Layer picking modes available on the group toolbar have been enhanced to allow all Steps or Layers to be selected by double clicking in an empty area of the graphics view. This feature makes it extremely easy to select all of a specific type without the need to use the Edit Filter dialog box.

Step / Layer Element List Prefix

A short string, up to five characters, can be prefixed to Step and Layer geometry, in the list view. The prefix string can help you quickly find whether the elements are associated with a layer or a step. This can make finding and selecting geometry much quicker and less prone to error.

Configurable listview Step and Layer prefixes make it easy to distinguish toolpath from design geometry.

Last Opened File List Expanded

The list of last opened files, under the File menu, has been expanded to eight entries.

Last file list now shows up to 8 entries.

Adjustable Dynamic Zoom Mouse Wheel Behavior

A new setting can be used to adjust the zoom speed when using the mouse wheel, and allow the zoom direction to be reversed. By default rolling the mouse wheel forward zooms out, but this setting can be used to make rolling the wheel forward zoom in.