The Cutline Milling Element Tree

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This section describes how to construct and access the element tree for a cutline milling sequence. It also describes how to create, redefine, and access the properties of these features.

The element tree for the cutline milling sequence is documented in the header file ProMfgFeatCutlineMilling.h, and is as shown in the following figure:

Figure 170. Element Tree for Cutline Milling feature

Element ID

Data Type

Description

PRO_E_FEATURE_TYPE

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT

Mandatory element. Specifies the type of the feature. The valid value for this element is PRO_FEAT_MILL.

PRO_E_STD_FEATURE_NAME

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_WSTRING

Optional element. Specifies the name for the Creo NC sequence. The default value is Cutline_Milling_1.

PRO_E_NCSEQ_TYPE

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT

Mandatory element. Specifies the type of Creo NC sequence. The valid value for this element is PRO_NCSEQ_CUTLINE_MILL.

PRO_E_MFG_OPER_REF

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Mandatory element. Specifies the operation feature selection.

PRO_E_MFG_SEQ_NUM_AXES_OPT

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT

Specifies the number of controlled axes. The valid values for this element are:

• 3—Default value.

• 4

—Used for machining with tool axis parallel to the plane specified in PRO_E_MFG_4_AXIS_PLANE. This is applicable if work center allows 4-axis, or 5-axis machining.

• 5—Used for 5-axis machining. This is applicable if work center allows 5-axis machining.

PRO_E_NCSEQ_CSYS

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Mandatory element. Specifies the datum coordinate system that will be used as the coordinate system for the Creo NC sequence.

PRO_E_RETR_SURF

Compound

Mandatory compound element. Specifies retract compound definition. For more information, refer to the section Retract Elements.

PRO_E_MFG_SUB_SPINDLE_OPT

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT

Optional Element. Specifies the type of spindle assigned to the sequence. This element can be used when two parts are machined during the same operation in different spindles, that is in the main spindle and in the sub spindle. The valid values for this element are defined by the enumerated type ProSubSpindleOpt. For more information on the values of ProSubSpindleOpt, refer to the section Spindle Types.

PRO_E_MFG_TOOL_REF_COMPOUND

Compound

Mandatory compound element. Specifies tool reference compound definition. For more information, refer to the section Tool Reference.

PRO_E_MFG_TOOL_ADAPTER_NAME

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_WSTRING

Optional element. Specifies the tool adapter model name.

PRO_E_MFG_PARAM_SITE_NAME

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_WSTRING

Optional element. Specifies the name of the site file with default values for manufacturing parameters.

Note:

The site file name will be ignored if the site does not exist in the manufacturing model.

PRO_E_MFG_PARAM_ARR

Array

Mandatory element. Defines an array of manufacturing parameters. For more information, refer to the section Manufacturing Parameters.

PRO_E_MACH_SURFS

Compound

Mandatory compound element. Specifies the machining surfaces compound definition. For more information, refer to the section Element Trees: Machining Surfaces.

PRO_E_CUTLINE_TP_OPTIONS

Compound

Optional element. Specifies tool path options.

PRO_E_CUTLINE_TP_TOOL_CENTER_OPT

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_INT

Optional element. Specifies the tool center curve option.

PRO_E_CUTLINE_CUT_DEFINITION

Compound

Mandatory element. Specifies the cutline array compound definition. For more information on the sub elements, For more information, refer to the section Element Tree for PRO_E_CUTLINE_CUT_DEFINITION.

PRO_E_MFG_SURF_SIDE_COMPOUND

Compound

Optional element. Specifies the surface side definition. For more information, refer to the section Manufacturing Surface Side.

PRO_E_MFG_4_AXIS_PLANE

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Specifies the selection of datum plane or planar surface.

Note:

This element is mandatory for 4-axis machining, when the element PRO_E_MFG_SEQ_NUM_AXES_OPT is set to 4 and is ignored for 3-axis and 5-axis machining.

PRO_E_SCALLOP_SURF_COLL

Compound

Optional element. Specifies the scallop surfaces compound definition.

PRO_E_CHECK_SURF_COLL

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Optional element. Specifies the check surfaces collection. For more information, refer to the section Checking Surfaces.

PRO_E_MFG_AXIS_DEF_COMP

Compound

Optional element. Specifies the compound element for the axis definition.

PRO_E_TOOL_MTN_ARR

Array

Optional element. Specifies an array of tool motions.

PRO_E_TOOL_MTN

Compound

Optional element. Specifies the tool motion compound specifications. The applicable tool motion types for this element are :

• PRO_TM_TYPE_CUTLINE_MILLING. For more information, refer to the section The Cutline Milling Element Tree.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_FOLLOW_CURVE. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Follow Curve.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_GOTO_POINT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Go To Point.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_GO_DELTA. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Go Delta.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_GOHOME. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Go Home.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_PLUNGE. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Plunge.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_GO_RETRACT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Go Retract.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_TANGENT_APPROACH. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Tangent Approach.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_TANGENT_EXIT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Tangent Exit.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_NORMAL_APPROACH. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Normal Approach.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_NORMAL_EXIT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Normal Exit.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_LEAD_IN. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Lead In.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_LEAD_OUT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Lead Out.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_HELICAL_APPROACH. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Helical Approach.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_HELICAL_EXITFor more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Helical Exit.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_RAMP_APPROACH. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Ramp Approach.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_RAMP_EXIT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Ramp Exit.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_CONNECT. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — Connect.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_CL_COMMAND. For more information, refer to the section Tool Motion — CL Command.

The applicable tool motion types for 4 and 5-axis machining are:

• PRO_TM_TYPE_ALONG_AXIS_APPROACH. For more information, refer to the section Approach Along Tool Axis.

• PRO_TM_TYPE_ALONG_AXIS_EXIT. For more information, refer to the section Exit Along Tool Axis.

PRO_E_MFG_START_PNT

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Optional element. Specifies the datum point selection. It allows to start the machining at the specified position.

PRO_E_MFG_END_PNT

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Optional element. Specifies the datum point selection. It allows to end the machining at the specified position.

PRO_E_MFG_PREREQUISITE_ARR

Array

Optional element. This array specifies the Ids of the prerequisite sequences. For more information, refer to the section Sequence Prerequisites.

PRO_E_MFG_PROCESS_REF

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_SELECTION

Optional element. Specifies the reference selections such as part, feature, curve, surface, datum plane, axis, point, and datum coordinate. It allows you to create additional geometric references to be used only in special process application. This element supports multiple selections.

PRO_E_MFG_FEAT_VIEW_NAME

PRO_VALUE_TYPE_WSTRING

Optional element. Specifies the name of the view. This element allows you to associate a specific view with the machining step.

Note: