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About NC Sequences
An NC sequence is a workpiece feature that represents a single tool path. You must set up a process environment before creating an NC sequence. The type of workcell defines the types of NC sequences available, as shown in the following table.
NC Sequence
Punch
Laser
Laser-Punch
Flame
Flame-Punch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
When you create an NC sequence, a dialog box corresponding to the NC sequence type is displayed. Each of these dialog boxes has the following options:
Parameter—Open the parameter tree.
Comment—Type comments regarding NC sequences.
Define—Specify the tool, parameters, and geometric references. You can also apply some low-level control depending on the NC sequence type.
Info—Display parameter and NC sequence information.
Preview—Display the tool path for the NC sequence prior to completion of the NC sequence. Available after all elements have been defined.
Done—Completes creation of the current NC sequence.
Cancel—Terminates the creation of the current NC sequence after confirmation.
Next—Completes the current NC sequence and starts creating another Nibble Edge NC sequence with the same tool and parameters.