Generate NC Output Interactively

task target This task shows you how to generate NC data from the program in interactive mode.

For best results, you should first verify the operations of your program by means of a replay or simulation. There should be no operations to be updated or in an undefined state.

scenario The procedure for generating NC data in interactive mode is the same as in batch mode.

However, in interactive mode:

  • it is the current CATProcess document that is processed
  • Save input CATProcess means Save As
  • Lock operations check box can be selected even if Save document is not activated.
scenario 1. Select the Manufacturing Program entity in the tree, then select Generate NC Code Interactively . You can also right-click the Manufacturing Program and select Generate NC Code Interactively.

The Generate NC Output Interactively dialog box appears.

You can choose to process one part operation or one or more machining programs in the current CATProcess document.
2. Depending on the desired NC data type the procedure is the same as that described in:
3. Click the Output File [...] button to select the folder where you want the file to be saved and specify the name of the file.
  4. Click Execute to generate the NC data.
scenario A message is issued indicating whether the output generation is successful or failed. If there are errors or warnings while generating the NC output, the message indicates the number of errors/warnings.

A log file is also generated in the resulting NC data folder. It contains machining time information similar to that obtained during the interactive tool path replay. The log file contains Warning/Error message entries.

If the Activate Collision Checking check box is set in the Part Operation dialog box, then the log file will indicate whether any collisions have been detected.

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