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Mastercam® X2

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Introduction

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6000 - X2 Demo Download & Installation Instructions Download link for the Mastercam X2 Demo software and installation instructions 05:04 min
View Segment   10/25/2007
6100 - Introduction to Streamingteacher IMPORTANT! PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO: Getting around in the Table of Contents, Using Filters and Search capabilities. 6:57 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6101 - Version Differences Difference in Appearance Between Versions 2:00 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3106 - Help Menu Accessing Help. Navigating through the Help Menu. Accessing The Mastercam X Reference Guide. 2:37 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6103 - About Mastercam Dialog The "About Mastercam" Dialog box and Mastercam on the Web: Zip2Go Utility, Reference guide 2:19 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3109 - Windows Basics File naming, rename, delete, minimize, maximize, alt tabbing through open programs. 4:55 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3111 - CAD/CAM Coordinate System Cartesian coordinates, Point Locations within the Cartesian Coordinate System. 6:07 min
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9/7/2006

Interface

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3201 - Menus / Interface How to access the menus to perform functions. How to use shortcut keys to access functions. 2:57 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3203 - Toolbars Toolbar configuration, new toolbars, right mouse button configuration. 8:38 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3205 - Hotkeys Hotkeys for quick access: Quick reference card, System focus, Underlined letters, help topics, Tool tips and Learning Mode. 6:45 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6108 - File Open, Save dialog boxes Access and Options for File Open and Save: File Descriptor, Filtering / Converting, Save As, File Type Options. 5:03 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6708 - MR2: Save Some Save files in different formats 01:11 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6107 - MRU Most Recently Used, MRU Dropdown option, MRU on/off. 4:31 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3241 - Undo / Delete Undo / Redo. Unlimited or Limit. Delete / Undelete. Delete Duplicate Entities. Events not available for Undo. 5:02 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6703a - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 1 Deleting associative entity options 00:38 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
3207 - Mouse Actions Demonstrate Mouse Functionality as it Applies to Various Areas of Mastercam. 7:55 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3211 - System Info, View Gnomons and Status Bar Feedback Cursor Tracking, Units and Scale indicators, System Origin indicators, G-View, C-Plane, T-Plane, WCS Indicators, Hotkeys for quick access. 7:31 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3213 - View Control Zoom/Un-Zoom, Fit to Screen, Pan vs. Spin, Dynamic Rotate, Zoom to a Target, Repaint, F9, Alt+S and Right Mouse-Click Functionality. 4:54 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650d - Un-Zoom Previous The "F2" Hotkey is now Un-Zoom Previous. 1:24 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3217 - Status Bar Items showing by default. How to access. Right and Left Click Functionality. Customization. 3:42 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6219 - Operations Manager Panel Access Accessing the Operations Manager and toolpath, solids and art manager. Plus contents of the Toolpath Manager. 5:14 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6707b - MR2: Operation Manager Now dockable, Resize and float, Second monitor, Font & background customization 01:06 min
View Segment   8/20/2007
6105 - Tooltips and Learning Mode Prompts. How to access tool tips and Learning mode prompts: On / Off, Tool button size, Dropdown arrows, Learning mode prompts, Activating Learning Mode. 4:28 min
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9/26/2006

Drafting Features

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6228 - Drafting Smart Dimensions Access Smart Dimensions, Drafting Options, Selecting Geometry for Adding Dimensions, Drafting Hotkeys, Cursor Characteristics. 07:11 min
View Segment   9/10/2007
6229 - Drafting Standard Dimensions Horizontal / Vertical Dimensions, Parallel Dimensions, Angle Dimensions, Ordinate Dimensions, Point Dimensions, Selecting Geometry for Adding Dimensions, Adding Tolerances to Dimensions, Accessing Smart Dimension Tool for Editing. 07:33 min
View Segment   9/10/2007
6230 - Creating Drafting Notes Apply drafting notes to a drawing. Access properties. Change letter size and font. Multiple note locations. Leaders and arrows. Convert drafting note to lines. 04:43 min
View Segment   1/29/2008
6231 - Solid Layout Basic Overview for creating a Multi-View Layout from a Solid: Accessing the Solid Layout Option. Setting Layout Parameters. Selecting Levels. Resetting Parameters. Alignment. Suppressing Hidden Lines. Adding Dimensions. 04:58 min
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9/11/2007

Entering Coordinates into Mastercam

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3215 - Auto Cursor / Auto Highlight Auto Cursor Ribbon Bar. Auto Cursor / Highlight configuration and how it works. Snapping to lines, endpoints, midpoints, angles, etc. Visual Cues. Auto Cursor Override. 11:21 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6701 - MR2: Auto Cursor Auto cursor visual cues, S toggle snapping on and off. 01:00 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
3650c - AutoCursor Lock / Overrides AutoCursor locked mode for multiple events. Locked mode limitations 1:41 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3209 - Keyboard Data Entry Data entry shortcuts, prompt calculator, value input, inch, metric, angular and fast point. 3:40 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6702 - MR2: Calculator Perform calculations in input fields. 01:15 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
3650b - Power Keys AutoCursor overrides available via single keystrokes 2:21 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650a - Fastpoint Setting the default to FastPoint Mode: XYZ mode. 2:11 min
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9/7/2006

Geometry Selection Methods - CAD

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3221 - General Selection Ribbon Bar Overview of the General Selection Ribbon Bar, Selection Methods, Entity Masks for "All" and "Only", Hot Key Tips. 5:19 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3227a - Chaining Basics What is a Chain, Full chain, Partial Chain, How to access the Chain option, Chaining intersecting Geometry and Chain Direction. 7:59 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3227b - Chain Selection Problems Recognizing Chaining Problems: Overlapping Entities, Duplicate Entities, Improperly Trimmed Entities and Impact on Toolpaths. 8:43 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3223 - Pre-Selection Turning Pre-Selection On/Off, Selecting entities prior to function, Selecting entities after function, Unselecting entities. 2:49 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3225 - Masking A more detailed look at the Masking option for entity selection. "All" and "Only". Setting Preferences. "Same As" Option. "Maintain Only" Option. Saving a Mask Configuation. 6:12 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6226 - Quick Mask Using the Quick Mask Feature and All or Only Selection 4:52 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6704 - MR2: Interrupt Mode Interupt a function to perform another 01:03 min
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8/8/2007

Advanced Interface

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3229 - Levels Basics What are Levels, How to Change Levels for New Geometry, Accessing the Levels Manager, Naming Levels, Level Visibility On or Off, Main Level Always Visible Option. 8:15 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3230 - More on Levels How to change Levels for Existing Geometry, Match the Level of Existing Geometry. 2:45 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3231 - Levels Manager Using Level Sets, Saving and Importing Level Formats, Selecting Levels, Creating a Levels Report. 3:47 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6706b - MR2: Levels Manager New features of Levels Manager: Modless, Second Monitor, Filter 01:37 min
View Segment   8/20/2007
3243 - Multi-Viewports How to access viewports, changing views inside a viewport and using viewports with backplot. 3:05 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3303 - Colors, Line Style and Width Set Attributes For Geometry to be created, Change attributes of Existing Geometry, Match Color of Existing Geometry. 4:47 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3305 - Attributes Manager Access the Entity Attributes Manager, Setting Preferences, Apply to Existing Geometry. 7:05 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3307 - Groups / Result Creating Groups. Group Colors vs. Entity Color. Selecting entities by Groups. Automatically Generated Groups and Results. 6:58 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3308 - Blank/Un-Blank, Hide/Un-Hide Using the Hide / Blank Utilities to Temporarily Remove Entities from the Graphics Area. 4:31 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6227 - Basic Analyze Functions Access Analyze: Dynamic and Properties, Edit using Analyze. 5:37 min
View Segment   1/8/2007
6228 - Drafting Smart Dimensions Access Smart Dimensions, Drafting Options, Selecting Geometry for Adding Dimensions, Drafting Hotkeys, Cursor Characteristics. 07:11 min
View Segment   9/10/2007
6229 - Drafting Standard Dimensions Horizontal / Vertical Dimensions, Parallel Dimensions, Angle Dimensions, Ordinate Dimensions, Point Dimensions, Selecting Geometry for Adding Dimensions, Adding Tolerances to Dimensions, Accessing Smart Dimension Tool for Editing. 07:33 min
View Segment   9/10/2007
6231 - Solid Layout Basic Overview for creating a Multi-View Layout from a Solid: Accessing the Solid Layout Option. Setting Layout Parameters. Selecting Levels. Resetting Parameters. Alignment. Suppressing Hidden Lines. Adding Dimensions. 04:58 min
View Segment   9/11/2007
6705 - MR2: Invert Selection Invert selection button 00:37 min
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8/8/2007

Importing Exporting CAD

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3306 - File Merge / Pattern How to use the Merge / Pattern function and the different uses and options. 7:15 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6118 - Mastercam Direct for Solidworks Installation and usage of the Mastercam Direct for Solidworks converter. 07:45 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6102 - Importing CAD Files, Importing Options, Exporting Select a file extention, Xform 3D, Solids - Surfaces - Curves - Scales Options, Entity Attributes Manager 6:27 min
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10/20/2006

Geometry Basics

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6110 - Introduction to Geometry Creation - Example #1 Part 1: Live/ Fixed Entities, Create Line End Point, Obtain X and Y values, Hard and soft lock, Trim divide. 4:40 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6111 - Introduction to Geometry Creation - Example #2 Part 2: Create Arcs center point, Create Arcs tangent, Trim, Delete entities, Xform rotate. 4:49 min
View Segment   9/25/2006
3309 - 2D / 3D Mode 2D / 3D modes and using Z depth, Creating geometry in 2D space and Creating geometry in 3D space. 8:06 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3311 - Ribbon Bar Activating the ribbon bar. Unlocked, Soft-lock and Hard-lock. Navigating through the ribbon bar, tool tips, learning mode, closing the ribbon bar. 4:58 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3313 - Live, Fixed and Phantom Entities Properties of entities when they exist as a: Phantom Entity, Live Entity, Fixed Entity. 1:49 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3318 - Relative Positioning Create Entities Relative to the position of another. Define location by X-Y coordinates, Polar Coordinates, and Distance along and entity. 3:11 min
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9/7/2006

Points Lines and Rectangles

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3321 - Point Function Create Point Position, Point Dynamic, Node Points, Point Segments, Point Endpoint, and Point Small Arcs. 6:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3315 - Line Function How to access create line endpoint, input x and y coordinates for endpoints, create line with polar information, multi-line creation, create vertical and horizontal lines, create tangent lines. 6:51 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3316 - More on Lines Create line closest, line bisect, line perpendicular, line parallel, line parallel and tangent. 3:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6316b - MR1 : Line Tangent To a Point Create a line defining the tangent point of an arc, Selecting an arc or spline, Choosing the tangent point, Define the line length. 02:25 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
3323 - Rectangle / Rectangular Shapes Sketching a rectangle, defining by 2 points, defining by width and height, rectangle including a surface, rectangular shapes, "D" shape, double "D", ob-round, choosing an anchor point, filleted corners, center point and rotate the orientation. 5:05 min
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9/7/2006

Create Arcs

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3317 - Arc Tool Basic Arc Tool Options. Create Circle Centerpoint. Ribbon Bar Fields / Hotkeys. Edit a Live Entity, Create Circle Centerpoint and Tangent. 3:23 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3317b - Arc Polar Defining an Arc By Start and End Angles. Defining and Editing an Arc Center Point. Using the "Flip" option. Using The Tangent option. 5:18 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3317c - Create Circle Edge Point Defining a Circle by 2 or 3 Points. Creating a Circle Tangent to 2 Entities, and to 3 Entities. 3:21 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3317d - Create Arc Endpoint Create Arcs Defined by Endpoints. Tangency Option for Create Arc Endpoint. 2:18 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3317e - Create Arc 3 Points Create Arcs as Defined By 3 Points. Create Arcs Tangent to 3 Entities. 2:03 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6317e - Arc Tangent 2 entities and a Point Create arc 3 points. Tagent option. Order of entity selection. 01:21 min
View Segment   9/7/2007
3317f - Create Arc Polar Endpoints Create Arcs Defined By End Point Positions. 2:58 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6317g - Create Arc Tangent Create arc tangent to 1, 2 and 3. Create arc tangent point, centerline and dynamic. 05:03 min
View Segment   9/7/2007
3322 - Create Bolt Hole Circles Accessing the Create Bolt Circles function. Setting the Radius, Start Angle, Angle Between and Number of Holes. Using the Create Holes option and setting the diameter. 1:25 min
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9/7/2006

Fillets Chamfers and Splines

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3319 - Fillet Tool Enter radius values, fillet styles, trim options, filleting chains vs. entities, chain / fillet direction options. 5:24 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3320 - Chamfer Tool Enter Distance Values, 1 Distance, 2 Distances, 1 Distance + Angle, Width, Trim Options, Chamfer Chains vs Entities. 3:35 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3325 - Spline Tool Create Spline Manual, Create Spline Automatic, Create Curves Spline, Create Blend Spline, Edit End Conditions. 5:42 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3326 - Converting Splines to Arcs Convert Circular Shaped Splines to Arcs. Using the Simplify Function. Convert Splines to Arc Segments. Using Break Many Pieces. Converting a Chain of Arcs to a Single Spline. Using the Create Curves Spline Function. 6:31min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650l - Modifying Splines New Options for setting User Defaults for Chaining. Display Level Descriptor on the screen 1:31 min
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9/7/2006

Trim / Break Polygons, Bounding Box, and Letters

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3323b - Create Bounding Box 2D/3D Using the Bounding Box function to create geometry or stock definition around a model. 5:05 min
View Segment   8/30/2006
3324 - Create Polygon / Ellipse Sketching a Polygon, Defining the “Base Point”, Defining Number of Sides, Radius across flats or corners, Filleting the corners, Defining the Base Point of an Ellipse, Entering values for Radius “A” and “B”, Create a partial ellipse, Angle of orientation. 4:21 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6325 - Create Letters Access Create Letters. Input Letters. Alignment. Height, Spacing, and Font. Lettering Placement. 05:07 min
View Segment   1/29/2008
3327 - Trimming Tool Trim 1, 2 and 3 entities, divide, trim to a point, extend / shorten length and trimming arcs. 7:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3329 - Break Functions Break 1, 2, and 3 entities. Break Divide. Break at a Point. Break at a Distance. Break Extend. 7:21 min
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9/7/2006

Sketcher Projects

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3501 - 2D Sketcher Project 1 Create Rectangle, Create Line Polar, Tangent, Access Fast Point, Create Arc Polar, Create Line Horizontal, Create Fillets, Trim, Partial Chain, Select entities with window “Inside +”, X-form Mirror. 11:19 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3502 - 2D Sketcher Project 2 Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets. 9:44 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3503 - 2D Sketcher Project 3 Create Lines Polar, Create Arcs Polar Start/End Angle, Fast Point Access, Create Fillets with preview and trim, Select entities to Rotate, X-form Rotate, Trim 2 entities, Create Arcs Tangent to 3 entities, Create Circle at the Center of an Arc. 10:26 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3504 - 2D Sketcher Project 4 Create Circles Center Point, Create Arcs Polar, Access the “Relative” Position Option, Create Arc Polar, Create Circles Tangent to 2 Entities, Trim 3 entity option, Create Fillets. 10:01 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3505 - 2D Sketcher Project 5 - Part 1 Create Line Polar. Create Line Horizontal. Create Line Vertical. Create Circle Center Point. Access "Relative" Location Option. Smart Dimension. 7:30 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3506 - 2D Sketcher Project 5 - Part 2 Create Line Tangent ant an Angle. Create Line Parallel. X-Form Mirror. Create Arc Polar. Trim 3 Entities. Create Arc Tangent to 3 Entities. Create Circle Edge Point. Create Fillets. 7:05 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3506b - 2D Sketcher Project 6 Create Circle Center Point. Create Arc Polar. Create Line Horizontal, Vertical, Polar, Parallel. Create Arc Polar Tangent. Create Arc 3 Points Tangent. Create Circle Edge Points Tangent. Fillet, Trim, and Delete Tools. 8:12 min
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9/7/2006

Views and Planes

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3235 - Construction Plane Creating Geometry using Standard Construction Planes. Changing Construction Planes. Changing C Planes and Z Depths in 2D and 3D Modes. 8:48min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3237 - Graphics View Accessing Graphics Views. Hot Keys. Status bar Access. Right Mouse Button. 3:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3239 - Named Views, WCS WCS, Named Views, For Graphics Viewing and for Geometry Construction. 12:18 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6239b - Named Views/Planes for Toolpaths Defining program zero, Defining name plane, Axis orientation, Selecting the plane / view origin, Creating a toolpath relative to the new view 06:33 min
View Segment   12/12/2007
6239c - Multiple Named Views/Planes for Toolpaths Part 1 Creating multiple views / planes / work offsets, Axis orientation, Defining a named plane / view using geometry, Selecting the plane / view origin, Creating a toolpath relative to the new view 11:32 min
View Segment   12/12/2007
6239d - Multiple Named Views/Planes for Toolpaths Part 2 Creating multiple views / planes / work offsets, Axis orientation, Defining a named plane / view using geometry, Selecting the plane / view origin, Creating a toolpath relative to the new view 12:32 min
View Segment   12/12/2007
3240 - Changing The WCS Create a Named View and Set the System WCS to recognize it as "Top". 6:50 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6240b - Change WCS for Toolpaths - Part 1 Part 1: Change the WCS, Assign stock view, Defining a Named plane / view using geometry, Axis orientation, Creating multiple views / planes / work offsets. 10:27 min
View Segment   12/14/2007
6240c - Change WCS for Toolpaths - Part 2 Part 2: Change the WCS, Assign stock view, Defining a Named plane / view using geometry, Axis orientation, Creating multiple views / planes / work offsets. 10:18 min
View Segment   12/14/2007
6241 - MR1 : Viewsheets Overview of the Viewsheet feature, Access the viewsheet function, Create a toolbar, Create a new viewsheet tab, Bookmark a viewsheet, Levels state saved with a bookmark. 05:40 min
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3/13/2007

X-Form / Transform Functions

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3335a - Translate X-Form Translate function, Geometry Selection, Move, Copy, or Join, Number of copies, Distance and Direction, Between Points, Polar Coordinates, Preview Option, Fit to screen. 5:28 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3335b - Translate Project Function Project Geometry on to a Plane or Surface: Geometry by Z depth and CPlane. 4:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3337 - Mirror X-Form Mirror functions, Geometry Selection, X-Form Mirror Dialog Box, Inputting Values for Distance and Direction, Selecting Geometry for Distance and Direction. 3:10 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3339 - X-Form Rotate X-Form Rotate functions, Geometry Selection, X-Form Rotate Dialog Box, Number of Copies, Selecting the Point of Rotation, Angular Value of the Rotation Interval, Rotate vs. Translate Options, Direction of Rotation, Remove / Restore Copies. 3:52 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3340a - X-Form Translate 3D Standard Translate between standard views, Geometry Selection, X-Form Translate 3D Dialog Box, Source View, Source reference point, Destination View, Destination reference point. 1:27 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3340b - X-Form Translate 3D Auxiliary View Translate between Auxiliary views, Geometry Selection, X-Form Translate 3D Dialog Box, Accessing the View Mgr, Creating a New View, Source View, Source reference point, Destination View, Destination reference point. 2:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6703b - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 2 Xform cancel without undoing. 00:29 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6703c - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 3 Xform drag - new options 01:02 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
3507 - X-Form Translate Project 1 X-Form Translate Application, Geometry Selection, Move, Copy, or Join, Distance and Direction, Use New Attributes, Clear Colors, Apply vs. OK. 4:06 min
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9/7/2006

Beginning Solids / Primitives

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3348 - Intro to Solids Accessing the solids manager, association between wireframe and solids, organizing entities. Using Extrude to create a body, cut a body and editing parameters. 7:23 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348a - 3D Primitives Basics Primitive Types. Surface / Solids Option. Creating a Cylinder Primitive. Selecting a Base Point. Radius, Height, Sweep. Orient about an Axis, 2 Points, or a Line. Edit Attribute Control Fields. 7:19 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348b - Creating Primitive Shapes More Primitive Types, Solids/Surfaces Option. Block, Cone, Sphere and Torus Shapes. Selecting a Base Point, Entering and Editing Attribute Fields. 9:35 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348c - Solid Primitives Project Solid Project Using Only Primitive Solid Shapes: Block, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere. 13:06 min
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3348d - Surface/Solids Shading Covers shortcut key access (alt-s), changing colors of shaded models, Mouse Dynamic mode, translucent models, ambient light, chordal height settings, Radial Display Curve Angle. 7:34 min
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9/7/2006

Solid Modeling

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3348e - Solid Extrude Function - part 1 Chaining Direction vs. Extrude Direction. Editing and Regenerating Solids. Distance and Draft Options. Direction Options. 2:03 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348f - Solid Extrude Function - part 2 Re-Select Function. Re-Select Ribbon Bar Options. Vector, Translucent Shading, and Shortcut Keys. 3:28 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348g - Solid Extrude Thin Wall Option Extrude Boss and Cut Using The Thin Wall Option. Thicken amount and direction options. Combine Operations. 6:39 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348h - Solid Revolve Create Solids Using the Revolve Function, cut, add, X-form rotate. 4:18 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348i - Solid Revolve Cut Cut Solids Using the Revolve Function 2:20 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348j - Solid Sweep Solid Sweep. Geometry required for the operation. 3:31 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348k - Solid Draft Faces Draft Solid Faces. Face, Plane, Edge, or Extrude Selection. Draft Angle. Draft Direction. Reference Face / “Hinge Point” Relation. Edit Solid Operations / Regenerate. Propagate Along Tangencies. 6:47 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3348L - Solid Shell Function Review of Revolve and Extrude add Boss, Sweep, Fillet and Extrude cut. Accessing the Shell feature. Direction and thickness. Order of operations. 07:38 min
View Segment   2/13/2008
6349 - Boolean Remove Function Subtracting One Solid Shape from Another: Accessing the Boolean Remove Feature. Select Target Body / Tool Body. Solid History. Associative Properties. 05:02 min
View Segment   2/18/2008
6350 - Solid Find Features Function Create a Basic History for Imported Solids: Accessing the Solids Find Features Function. Find Holes or Fillets. Create Operations. Minimum Maximum Radius. Edit Circle Diameter Through Analyze Entity. Regenerate Solid Model. Detect and Edit Fillets. Combine Operations. 04:43 min
View Segment   2/18/2008
3608 - Silhouette Boundary C-Hook Overview of the Sihouette Boundary C-Hook. 2:16 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6119 - Create Surfaces and Wireframe from a Solid Create Curve All Edges and Surface from Solid, Selecting Solid Faces, Surface “Normals”, Edit, Set Normal, Access Levels Manager 5:09 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6231 - Solid Layout Basic Overview for creating a Multi-View Layout from a Solid: Accessing the Solid Layout Option. Setting Layout Parameters. Selecting Levels. Resetting Parameters. Alignment. Suppressing Hidden Lines. Adding Dimensions. 04:58 min
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9/11/2007

Introduction to Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3512a - Ten Step Project 1 - part 1 Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 1. 12:56 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3512b - Ten Step Project 1 - part 2 Basic 10 Step Approach to Programming in Mastercam X, Part 2 11:55 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3401 - Operations Manager Overview Toolpath Manager. Object definition (icons). Properties. Editing and Regenerating Operations. Re-Number Tools. Edit Common Parameters. 12:23 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650g - Toolpath manager Display Settings Only display selected toolpaths, Only display associated geometry, or Both. 3:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6222 - Machine Control Definitions Overview of the Machine Control Definitions 6:42 min
View Segment   1/8/2007
6713 - MR2: Machine Definition List Manage list options. Customize machine definitions to display. 00:39 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
3407 - Common Toolpath Parameters - Part 1 Tool display Window, Access the tool library, Tool Selection and Filter, Tool Definition / Parameters, Accessing the Tool Manager, Accessing the Speed / Feed Calculator, General description of options available, Force Tool Change Option. 6:39 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3408 - Common Toolpath Parameters - Part 2 Contour Parameters Page, General description of options available, Tool Height definitions, Cutter Comp Options, Tip Comp, Roll Cutter around Corners, Infinite look ahead, Leave Stock. 6:47 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3408d - Cutter Compensation Using Cutter Comp in Mastercam, Cutter Compensation in Computer, Cutter Compensation in Control, Cutter Compensation Wear, Cutter Compensation Reverse Wear, Cutter Compensation Off, Lead In / Out, Cutter Comp with Pocket Operations, Tool Diameter Values i 11:08 min
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3408a - Absolute vs. Incremental Depths Setting the final Cutting Depth from either Z "0" or setting the final depth to the "Distance in Z from the Geometry" 7:26 min
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9/7/2006

Toolpath Management

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3408b - Backplot Access Backplot. Select Operations. Toolpath Display. Backplot Options. The Player Bar. Information Display. 6:05 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650f - Backplot Tool Display Opacity settings added to Backplot settings dialog boxes. 2:04 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6112 - Restrict Drawing for backplot A closer look at options with backplot. 5:38 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3408c - Verify Access Verify. Select Operations. Tool Display Options. Verify Options. Machining Controls. Verbose Mode. Measure Option. Translucent Stock. Color Options. 9:00 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6408 - Verify Save File Save Verified Toolpath Results as a File. Use STL File as Stock for Verifying Operations. 03:52 min
View Segment   2/26/2008
3650m - STL Compare Reset Tolerance and Stock to Leave. 3:45 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650h - User Defined Speeds / Feeds Manually set feeds and speeds. 4:15 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3607 - Toolpath Editor Overview of the new Toolpath Editor, Step to a Tool Position to be Edited, Select the Tool Position to be Edited. Delete a “Section” from a toolpath, Edit at a Point of a toolpath, Change Z height and Feed Rate. 3:48 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650e - Toolpath Manager Setting the default names for Machine Groups, Toolpath Groups, and the NC File Name. 1:49 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6240f - Creating a Custom Tool Library Accessing the tool manager; Copying tools from existing libraries; Creating & naming a tool library; Saving & editing tools in a custom library. 08:36 min
View Segment   4/29/2008
6240d - Posting Multiple NC Programs Part1 Part 1: Change toolpath group names, change material, Renumber tool numbers, Recalculate speeds and feeds, Edit common parameters, Tool plane assignments, NC File name. 07:13 min
View Segment   4/28/2008
6240e - Posting Multiple NC Programs Part2 Part 2: Assigning multiple program numbers, Change NC file name, Setup sheet type, Mutiple setup sheets, Post process multiple NC programs. 07:48 min
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4/28/2008

Facing Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3409 - Facing Function Create a Facing Toolpath w/Wire Geometry, Create toolpath w/ Stock setup definition, Access Tool Library, C-Plane Chaining, Cutting Methods, Options within the Facing Parameters Page. 12:42 min
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9/7/2006
 

Pocket Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3411a - Pocket Basics Pocket basics, Geometry selection, Pocket final depth, Depth Cuts, Cutting Method, Machine Finish Pass Final / All Depths. 6:35 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411b - Pocket Incremental Depths Pocket Incr. Depths, Geometry selection, Analyze Entity, C-plane Chaining, Edit a Cutting Tool, Incremental vs Absolute Depths. 5:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411c - Pocket Finish Passes Pocket Finish Passes, Depth Cuts By Pocket, Depth Cuts By Depth, Machine Finish Pass only at Final Depth, Machine Finish Pass after Roughing all Pockets. 4:08 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411e - Pocket Plunge Entry in a Hole Pocket Plunge Entry in a Hole, Chain Geometry for Pocketing, Including Points with the pocket chains. 3:02 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411f - Pocket Additional Finish Operation Pocket Additional Finish Operation, Chain Geometry for Pocketing, Including Points with the pocket chains, Create a Pocket Toolpath, Creating a separate finish operation, Lead In / Out Parameters, Access Verify Configure Page, Use Cylinder shaped stock, C 4:36 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411g - Pocket Face Toolpath Pocket Face toolpath, Geometry required for Pocket Facing, Setting toolpath Depth, Entrance / Exit Parameters, Overlap Percentage, Finish outer Boundary, Inside Out / Outside In. 10:55 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411h - Pocket Island Face Toolpath Pocket Island Face toolpath, Geometry required for Pocket Island Facing, Approach / Exit Distance, Overlap Percentage, Stock Above Island, Depth Cuts. 4:17 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411i - Pocket Re-Machining Pocket Re-Machining, Generating a Pocket Re-Machine Toolpath, Copying an existing toolpath, Setting Re-Machine Parameters, Clearance Values, How the toolpath is computed, Cut where needed vs. complete finish pass. 6:46 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3411j - Open Pocket Pocket type, Partial chain selection, Roughing and Finishing, Open pocket cutting method, Lead in / Lead out. 10:26 min
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8/12/2008

Contour Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3413a - 2D Contour Function Select default machine type, Load 2D Toolpath Toolbar, Define Stock, Creating a Contour Toolpath, Chaining Geometry, Access Tool Library / tool selection, Setting Contour Parameter Values, Cutter Comp Selection, Break Thru, Basic Lead in / out, Back Plot. 12:23 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3413b - 2D Contour - Lead In / Out Overview of Lead In / Out options, Line / Arc options, Start at Midpoint, Overlap, Adjust Start / End of Contour, Enter / Exit on 1st / Last depth cut only, Override feed rate, Use Entry / Exit Point. 5:28 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3413c - 2D Contour - Depthcuts / Multipass Overview of Depthcuts / Multipass options, Maximum Rough Step, Number of Finish Cuts, Finish Step, By Contour / By Depth, Rough Pass Number / Spacing, Finish Pass Number / Spacing, Machine Finish Pass Final / All Depths. 11:35 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3413d - 2D Contour - 2D Chamfer Chain Selection / Direction, Tool Selection, Tool Library Filter, Depth Value, Accessing 2D Chamfer Contour Type, Setting Chamfer Width / Tip Offset, Verify Round Stock Display. 5:25 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3413e - 2D Contour - Chamfer Supplement Chamfer Supplement, Toolpath Models Designed with Chamfers, Profile Chain Selection, Depth Value Selection. 3:41 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6416 - Contour 3D Chamfer 3D Chamfer parameters, Toolpath models designed with chamfer, Edge curves on a solid model, Profile chain selection 5:41 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6715a - MR2: 2d High Speed Peel Mill Toolpath 1 Creating a Peel Mill Toolpath. Toolpath Driven with 2 Entities. Cut Parameters. Trochoidal Parameters. Rough Offset, Rounding Radius, Stepover. Back Feedrate. Finish Pass. Feedrate Override. 08:26 min
View Segment   8/15/2007
6715b - MR2: 2d High Speed Peel Mill Toolpath 2 Creating a Peel Mill Toolpath. Toolpath Driven with 1 Entities. Trochoidal Parameters. Single Chain Only. 03:53 min
View Segment   8/15/2007
6414 - MR1 : 2D Contour Z Oscillation Contour toolpath options, Access the Z oscillation option, Motion and Distance Options. 01:37 min
View Segment   3/22/2007
6415 - Tab Placement Auto Locating tabs on a Profile, Tab width and thickness, Number of tabs along Profile 2:54 min
View Segment   3/12/2007
6415b - Tab Placement Manual Manual options for locating a tab on a profile, Manual tab positioning, Using square points. 3:18 min
View Segment   3/12/2007
6415c - Tab Placement Settings Options available on the tabs settings page, Point geometry tab positioning, Automatic tabs, Tab motions. 1:03 min
View Segment   3/12/2007
6415d - MR1 : Tab Placement Auto By Distance Max distance between tabs, Automatic placement. 01:30 min
View Segment   3/12/2007
6417 - Contour Letters Using the Contour Toolpath to Engrave Letters. Window Selection of geometry. Cutter Selection. Cutter Compensation Type. Lead In, Lead Out setting. Convert Drafting Note to Geometry for Toolpath Selection. 07:42 min
View Segment   1/29/2008
3518 - Contour Project 2D Creating a Contour toolpath, Chaining Geometry, Lead In/Out, Multi-Pass, Shorten/Extend Contours, Break Function, Leave Stock. 4:34 min
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9/7/2006

Drill Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3417a - Drill Function - Drill Parameters Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Selecting Arc Centers, Using the “Entities” select option, Drill Cycle Types, Tip Compensation. 5:50 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3417b - Drill Function - Entity Selection Methods 1 Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Mask on Arc, Sorting Option. 2:37 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3417c - Drill Function - Entity Selection Methods 2 Basic Drill Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Automatic Point Selection, Review of Drill Toolpath Basics. 2:18 min
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9/7/2006

Transform Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6422 - Transform Toolpaths Basics A basic overview of transform toolpaths. 7:58 min
View Segment   9/18/2006
6423 - 2 Identical Parts \ 2 Work Offsets Part 1 Transform Translate Toolpaths. Decide the Order of Operations. Choose the Number of Copies. Copy Source Operations. Disable Posting. By Coordinate or Toolplane. 6:10
View Segment   1/29/2007
6424 - 2 Identical Parts / 2 Work Offsets Part 2 Transform Translate Toolpaths. Decide the Order of Operations. Choose the Number of Copies. Copy Source Operations. Disable Posting. By Coordinate or Toolplane. Use STL File in Verify to View Toolpaths. 6:50 min
View Segment   1/29/2007
6425 - 3 Identical Parts / 3 Work Offsets / Using Subprogram Transform Translate Toolpaths. Decide the Order of Operations. Choose the Number of Copies. Copy Source Operations. Disable Posting. By Coordinate or Toolplane. Use STL File in Verify to View Toolpaths. Using the Sub program Option. 4:23 min
View Segment   2/5/2007
6709 - MR2: Mirror Toolpath Maintain Cutter Compensation 01:17 min
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8/9/2007

Circle Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3419 - Circmill Circmill Basics, Circmill Parameters, Roughing Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Points vs. Circles, Changing Arc Sweep values for cutter comp. 5:32 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3421 - Threadmill Threadmill toolpath, Generating a Threadmill Toolpath, Tool Geometry on a Custom Level, Selecting Geometry, Threadmill Parameters, Using an STL file for Verify Stock, Select and Copy Toolpaths, Number of Active Teeth. 12:43 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3606 - Multi-Pass Threadmilling Demonstrates the new Multi-Pass feature within the Threadmill Toolpath. 12:49 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3425 - Slot Mill Slot Mill Basics, Slot mill Parameters, Ramp Parameters, Entity Selection Methods, Geometry Requirements, Changing Arc Sweep values for cutter comp. 4:41 min
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9/7/2006

Importing Exporting Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3425b - Export Operations Export Operations with Geometry, Select a Directory, Name the Operation File. 2:08 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3425c - Import Operations 1 Importing Operations with Geometry, Sort Operations by Tool Number. 3:45 min
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9/7/2006

Toolpath Combination Projects

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3516 - Toolpath Combo Project 1 Creating a new View / Work “0”. Define Stock. Toolpaths Created: Face, Contour Standard and Ramp, Pocket Circle Mill, Drill, Spot-Drill, and Tap. Copy a Toolpath and Re-Chain Geometry. Verify Toolpaths. 13:26 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3426 - 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 1 Creating Named Views. Assigning New Origins to Work Offsets. Relationship Between Toolpaths and Views. Changing Views. Creating a Facing Toolpath. Tool Library Filter. Calculating Feeds and Speeds. Creating Contour Toolpaths. Depth Cuts and Multi-pass. Cu 10:15 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3427 - 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 2 Switching Between Views. Creating Drill Toolpaths. Setting Depths using Drill Calculator. Copying a Toolpath. Creating a Pocket Toolpath. Tool Entry in a Drilled Hole. Circle Toolpath. 8:06 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3428 - 2 Vise Set-up Project - Part 3 Review of the Process. Using an STL File in Verify. Edit Common Parameters. "Force Tool Change." Posting the Code. Reviewing the Code in the Program Editor. Why Use Multiple Work Offsets. 5:41 min
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9/7/2006

Configuration

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6649 - System Configuration Overview Changing, Creating and Available Options in System Configuration 3:22 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650i - Chaining Default Options, and Level Descriptor New Options for setting User Defaults for Chaining. Display Level Descriptor on the screen 1:28 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6225 - Setting Up Autosave Accessing Autosave through Settings / Configuration and Pefered parameter settings. 5:36 min
View Segment   1/8/2007
3650j - MCX Backup Files Save backup files in a user-specified backup directory. 2:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650n - Browse for External Communications Starting with MR2, Mastercam will allow you to browse for an external communications package. 0:41 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6104 - Isometric View / C-Plane Update Access Cad settings page, update Cplane and Tplane, reset Cplane 5:11 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6106 - Ribbon Bar Modality Access the Ribbon Bar Modality option, selection of Ribon Bar options 2:38 min
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9/7/2006

Change Recognition

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6113 - Introduction to File Tracking File Tracking Options and Criteria 5:35 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6113b - MR1 : File Tracking additional Options Utilizing the Add Folders option within File Tracking to specify additional locations for Mastercam to search for new revisions. 02:45 min
View Segment   3/19/2007
6114 - Change Recognition Part 1: Overview of the Change Recognition Feature Access through File Tracking, Change Recognition Interface, Color Codes: Up-to-Date, Dirty, and Affected, Geometry Display Options, Override Geometry Colors. 5:37 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6115 - Change Recognition Part 2: Applying the Change Recognition Feature Selecting Operations, Geometry Display Options, Edit Geometry, Re-Chaining Geometry, Regenerating Operations, Final Geometry Cleanup, Operations Manager Display Options, Only Display Associative Geometry, Blank and Un-Blank Screen Option. 7:02 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6109 - Change Recognition: Applying Change Recognition to a Solid Model Targeting a Specific File, Evaluating Changes between CAD Files, Reselecting Solid Drive “Surfaces”, Regenerating Updated Toolpaths, “Cleaning Up” Excess Geometry, Saving The Updated File 4:50 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6109b - MR1 : Change Recognition Orientation Options Covers the orientation/re-positioning options available within Change Recognition which allow you to re-position your incoming file with a variety of different methods to ensure a successful Change Recognition. 09:05 min
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3/19/2007

High Speed Toolpaths / HST

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3632 - Intro to HST Machining Introduction to the new High Speed Toolpaths in MR-1. 1:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3633 - Overview of HST Machining How to Create High Speed Toolpaths. Selecting Solids for Machining. New Interface. Basic Parameters. Quick View Settings Window. Copy a Toolpath. Change Toolpath Type and Style. Loop Transitions between Passes. 7:09 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3634 - Core Roughing This new roughing motion ensures climb cutting almost all the time and plunges off of the part to the next depth whenever possible. Additional cuts can be added based on a maximum profile stepover set by the user. Features covered: Setting Cut Parameters. 4:08 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650p - Rest Roughing Rest Roughing toolpath has been added to the HST toolpaths. You can now select a previous operation, all. previous operations, a CAD file (including STL), or a roughing tool. 1:53 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3635 - Area Clearance Better suited for roughing cavities and has similar entry/exit intelligence to Core roughing. 2:44 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6636 - HST Rest Roughing Access HST Rest Roughing, Rest material parameters, Previous ops / Tool diameter / Cad file, Adjustments to remaining stock. 6:46 min
View Segment   9/25/2006
3642 - Raster Similar to the current finish parallel toolpath, now with improved entry/exit motion. Applying the Raster Finish Toolpath. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Linking Parameters. Step-over Values. Cut Parameters / Machining Angle. Using a Containment Bounda 8:46 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3641 - Scallop Similar to the existing scallop toolpath, but with better transition motion. Applying the Scallop Finish Toolpath. Stepover / Scallop Height Up Milling / Down Milling / Zig Zag. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Approximate Starting Point. Save Verify Res 8:09 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6652 - Radial Radial Finish High Speed Toolpaths 5:36 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6654 - Spiral Spiral Finish High Speed Toolpaths 7:44 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3638 - Horizontal Automatically calculates and machines only the flat surfaces. The user also has control over the range of depths to be machined. 5:26 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3639 - Waterline This is a “constant Z” toolpath with smooth intelligent motion. Fewer retract moves keeps the cutter in contact with the part more often. 7:12 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6712 - MR2: HST Waterline Arc Moves HST 3D Arc move enhancements. Waterline 3D Arc move transitions. 3D Arcs supported in Helix and Ramp for: Core roughing, Area clearance, Rest roughing and Horizontal area. 01:01 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
3640 - Pencil Cutting Machines just the “creases” of the part or the entire part with a unique and natural cutting motion. Applying the Pencil Finish Toolpath. Limit Number of Offsets. Steep / Shallow Angle Parameters. Analyze Dynamic. Step-over Parameter. Overthickness Parame 7:25 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3636 - Restmill Setting Using the Restmill Option in a Roughing Op. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Use an STL File as Stock for Verify. Enter a ? for “Data Entry” Shortcut Keys. Limiting “Z” Depths. 6:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3637 - Adaptive Stepdown Applying the Adaptive Stepdown Method. Which Toolpaths are Constant Z Cutting. Accessing the Add-Cuts Option. Min. Stepdown vs. Max. Profile Values. 4:59 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3643 - Arc Filter Accessing Filter Parameters. Filter Ratio. Filter Tolerance. Cut Tolerance. Total Tolerance. Arc Planes G17, G18, G19. How Filtering Effects NC Code Size. How Filtering Effects Cut Accuracy. 9:04 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3608 - Silhouette Boundary C-Hook Overview of the Sihouette Boundary C-Hook. 2:16 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3650q - HST Stock to Leave on Floors and Walls Setting the default to FastPoint Mode 2:11 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6117 - HST Minimize Tool Burial Produce a Core Roughing Toolpath with Trochoidal Loops, Cut Parameters / Minimize Burial. 2:13 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6617b - MR1 : HST Roughing Trochoidal Controls Control page for trochoidal motion; HST area clearance, Minimize burial; Initial, Retry and Minimal loop radius; Feed adjustment. 03:43 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
6618 - MR1 : HST Tool Holder Definition and clearance Tool holder options; Selecting a tool holder; Entering clearance distance; Gouge checking the holder. 03:27 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
6656 - Controlling Toolpath Boundaries Drive and Check Surface Functionality, Selection of Drive and Check Surfaces, Containment Boundary Selection / Options. 8:58 min
View Segment   11/1/2006
6658 - HST Drive, Checked, Containment Part 1 Utilizing Checked Surfaces and Containment Boundaries, Selecting a Checked Surface, Selecting a Containment Boundary, The difference between them. 4:05 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6659 - HST Drive, Checked, Containment Part 2 Utilizing Checked Surfaces and Containment Boundaries, Selecting a Checked Surface, Selecting a Containment Boundary, The difference between them. 5:35 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6119 - Create Surfaces and Wireframe from a Solid Create Curve All Edges and Surface from Solid, Selecting Solid Faces, Surface “Normals”, Edit, Set Normal, Access Levels Manager 5:09 min
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10/23/2006

HST Combo Projects

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3644 - HST Combo Project Part 1 Create New View / Origin. Stock Setup. HST Core Rough. Arc Filtering. Backplot Settings. HST Restmill. Verify with STL Stock Model. 9:11 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3645 - HST Combo Project Part 2 HST Horizontal Finish. Modify Parameters. HST Waterline Finish. HST Scallop Finish. Save Verify Results as an STL Model. 7:19 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3646 - HST Combo Project Part 3 HST Pencil Finish. Modify Parameters. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code.” 5:27 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3647a - HST Project 2 Roughing Part 1 Create New View / Origin. Stock Setup. Face Toolpath. HST Area Clearance. Selecting a Containment Boundary. Backplot and Verify Toolpaths. Save Verify Results as an STL File. 7:07 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3647b - HST Project 2 Roughing Part 2 Rough Rest Passes Option. Create Rest Passes using progressively smaller diameter tools to further rough out the model. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model 7:12 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3648a - HST Project 2 Finishing Part 1 Create New Toolpath Group. Horizontal Area Finishing Toolpath. Waterline Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. 8:01 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3648b - HST Project 2 Finishing Part 2 Pencil Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code” 3:45 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
3648c - HST Project 2 Finishing Part 3 Pencil Finishing Toolpath. Save Verify Results as an STL File. Verify using STL Stock Model. Verify With STL Compare: Save an STL File of Design Model. Compare Verify Results to STL File. Interpret STL Compare “Color Code” 3:45 min
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9/7/2006

What's New in X2?

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6100 - Introduction to Streamingteacher IMPORTANT! PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO: Getting around in the Table of Contents, Using Filters and Search capabilities. 6:57 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6108 - File Open, Save dialog boxes Access and Options for File Open and Save: File Descriptor, Filtering / Converting, Save As, File Type Options. 5:03 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6226 - Quick Mask Using the Quick Mask Feature and All or Only Selection 4:52 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6649 - System Configuration Overview Changing, Creating and Available Options in System Configuration 3:22 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6106 - Ribbon Bar Modality Access the Ribbon Bar Modality option, selection of Ribon Bar options 2:38 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6113 - Introduction to File Tracking File Tracking Options and Criteria 5:35 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6114 - Change Recognition Part 1: Overview of the Change Recognition Feature Access through File Tracking, Change Recognition Interface, Color Codes: Up-to-Date, Dirty, and Affected, Geometry Display Options, Override Geometry Colors. 5:37 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6115 - Change Recognition Part 2: Applying the Change Recognition Feature Selecting Operations, Geometry Display Options, Edit Geometry, Re-Chaining Geometry, Regenerating Operations, Final Geometry Cleanup, Operations Manager Display Options, Only Display Associative Geometry, Blank and Un-Blank Screen Option. 7:02 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6109 - Change Recognition: Applying Change Recognition to a Solid Model Targeting a Specific File, Evaluating Changes between CAD Files, Reselecting Solid Drive “Surfaces”, Regenerating Updated Toolpaths, “Cleaning Up” Excess Geometry, Saving The Updated File 4:50 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6652 - Radial Radial Finish High Speed Toolpaths 5:36 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6117 - HST Minimize Tool Burial Produce a Core Roughing Toolpath with Trochoidal Loops, Cut Parameters / Minimize Burial. 2:13 min
View Segment   10/23/2006
6654 - Spiral Spiral Finish High Speed Toolpaths 7:44 min
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9/7/2006

MR1 Updates

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6316b - MR1 : Line Tangent To a Point Create a line defining the tangent point of an arc, Selecting an arc or spline, Choosing the tangent point, Define the line length. 02:25 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
6414 - MR1 : 2D Contour Z Oscillation Contour toolpath options, Access the Z oscillation option, Motion and Distance Options. 01:37 min
View Segment   3/22/2007
6415d - MR1 : Tab Placement Auto By Distance Max distance between tabs, Automatic placement. 01:30 min
View Segment   3/12/2007
6113b - MR1 : File Tracking additional Options Utilizing the Add Folders option within File Tracking to specify additional locations for Mastercam to search for new revisions. 02:45 min
View Segment   3/19/2007
6109b - MR1 : Change Recognition Orientation Options Covers the orientation/re-positioning options available within Change Recognition which allow you to re-position your incoming file with a variety of different methods to ensure a successful Change Recognition. 09:05 min
View Segment   3/19/2007
6617b - MR1 : HST Roughing Trochoidal Controls Control page for trochoidal motion; HST area clearance, Minimize burial; Initial, Retry and Minimal loop radius; Feed adjustment. 03:43 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
6618 - MR1 : HST Tool Holder Definition and clearance Tool holder options; Selecting a tool holder; Entering clearance distance; Gouge checking the holder. 03:27 min
View Segment   3/13/2007
6241 - MR1 : Viewsheets Overview of the Viewsheet feature, Access the viewsheet function, Create a toolbar, Create a new viewsheet tab, Bookmark a viewsheet, Levels state saved with a bookmark. 05:40 min
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3/13/2007

Mastercam Art

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
5006 - Art - Learning Tools Art tutorial, Movies, Help system and What's new document. 10:35 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5007 - Art - Orientation and Setup Art Setup, Toolbar, Text menu, Art manager: Icons, History tree, Elements, Parameters geometry 12:02 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5008 - Art - Process Flow Antz - Part 1 Organic surface, Cross sections: Library and Custom, Adjust Ridge. 10:15 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5009 - Art - Process Flow Antz - Part 2 Create dome, Textures: Weave, Brick and Sand, Application style: Sub 10:15 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5010 - Art - Toolpath Antz - Part 3 Preparation: Model under Z, Select machine, Select tool, Toolpath parameter, Toolpath styles, Solid model. 11:17 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5011 - Art - Create Scroll Works Model-3 Project flow, Surfaces: Organic and Swept, Chaining: Single and Nested. 09:45 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5012 - Art - Application Styles Celtic Band Selecting chains, Intersections, Application styles: Add, Add cut, Blend, Linking Surfaces. 09:21 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5013 - Art - Trace Image Dragon - Part 1 Trace image, Controls: Spline edit. 09:37 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5014 - Art - Nested Chains Dragon - Part 2 Nested chains, Resolution, Suppress text, Save cross section. 09:50 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5015 - Art - Design Library - Part 1 Design library: Dynamic controls: Translate, Rotate and Scale, Cabinet door. 10:48 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5016 - Art - Design Library - Part 2 Copy: Dynamic controls: Translate, Rotate and Scale copy paste, Paste, Art surface library. 06:50 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5017 - Art - Art Toolpaths - Part 1 Create a custom V-tool and create a custom tool library. 08:50 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5018 - Art - Art Toolpaths - Part 2 Cutting methods including - Optimized parallel horizontal, Optimized rectangle spiral, Ellipse up the edge and up to corner, Parallel horizontal and vertical, Parallel at a given angle, Radial to edge and corner, Rectangle spiral rounded corners and spiral. 12:22 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5019 - Art - Art Toolpaths - Part 3 Cutting methods including - Parallel up to boundry, Parallel spiral up to boundry, Hybrid up to boundry, Using ...up to boundry. 11:20 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5020 - Art - ABS Unwrapped Cylinder Controls, Set up for toolpath, Toolpath styles. 08:31 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5021 - Art - Create Ring Text Band - Part 1 Text band including: Unwrapped art base surface, Create geometry, Create surfaces. 11:46 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5022 - Art - Create Ring Text Band - Part 2 Toolpath: Tool selection, Toolpath parameters, Rotary orientation X, Toolpath cutting methods, Backplot, Verification. 07:52 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5023 - Art - Image to Surface - Part 1 A good picture, Gray scale conversion, Controls. 09:24 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5024 - Art - Image to Surace - Part 2 Editing: Flattening and Smoothing, Mannequins. 09:05 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5025 - Art - Hybrid Modeling - Import STL Create solid model, Create surface plane, STL to Art base surface, Add art entity, Export STL. 08:44 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5026 - Art - Multiple Art Base Surfaces Multiple ABS: Creation and Toolpath 09:48 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5027 - Art - Surface Types Swept, Border plane, Swept 2 ends, Incline, Ellipse. 11:18 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5028 - Art - Tips Blend edge, Flatten, Smooth, Create surface to: Inside / Outside. 09:21 min
View Segment   3/23/2007
5029 - Art - Engrave Toolpath V-Cutter, Engrave styles: Chisel, Emboss, Emboss/Rough, Emboss/Rough/Chisel. 12:22 min
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3/23/2007

Intro to Lathe Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
3650g - Toolpath manager Display Settings Only display selected toolpaths, Only display associated geometry, or Both. 3:13 min
View Segment   9/7/2006
6222 - Machine Control Definitions Overview of the Machine Control Definitions 6:42 min
View Segment   1/8/2007
6801 - Operations manager – Lathe specifics Access the Toolpath Manager, Machine Groups, Toolpath Groups, Toolpath Operations, Expand / Collapse, Move / Copy / Cut, Insert Arrow, Toolpath Manager Tool Bar, Right Click Options, Display Options. 11:05 min
View Segment   4/3/2007
6802 - Lathe Coordinate System Lathe Diameter, Lathe Radius, Creating a Simple Part, Analyze Entity, General Machine Parameter Defaults. 05:40 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6802b - Lathe Coordinate System Supplemental Access the View Manager, Lathe Z = World Z. 01:25 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6803 - Stock Definition and Chuck Definition Stock Properties, Stock Geometry Parameters, Use Margins, Chuck Properties, Clamping Method, Chuck Position, Preview Display Options. 6:55 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6805 - Stock Update / Stock preview, tracking remaining stock , red arrow Operations Manager Red Arrow, Updating Stock display, Lathe Stock Preview. 5:23 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6804 - Lathe common toolpath parameters - Part 1 Tool Libraries, Tool Selection, Tool Filter, Tool Manager. 05:02 min
View Segment   4/3/2007
6804b - Lathe common toolpath parameters - Part 2 Tool Information, Number / Offset / Station, Speed and Feed, Definitions, Tool Parameters, Home Position, Force Tool Change, Comments. 07:11 min
View Segment   4/3/2007
6807 - Tool Definition Defining a tool by using the insert and holder libraries, Tool Types, Insert Selection and Definition, Tool Code Reference, Insert Catalog, Holder Selection and Definition, Holder Catalog, Tool Parameters, Draw Tool, Tool Setup, Home Position from Tool 08:21 min
View Segment   4/9/2007
6808 - Custom Tool Definition Geometry Attribute Requirements. Separate File / Separate Level, Create New Tool / Custom, Cut / Plunge Direction, Tool Orientation in the Turret, Tool Clearance, Scan Tool Geometry, Draw Tool, Tool Setup. 6:07 min
View Segment

4/23/2007

Lathe Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6809 - Lathe Project - Face Access the Lathe Face Toolpath, Tool Selection. Face Parameters, Use Stock, Select Points, Backplotting the Toolpath. 6:08 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6809b - Lathe Project - Rough Access the Lathe Rough Toolpath, Selecting Toolpath Geometry, Tool Selection, Rough Parameters, Overlap Parameters, Lead In / Lead Out, Extend / Shorten Contour. 5:39 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6809c - Lathe Project - Finish Access the Lathe Finish Toolpath, Selecting Toolpath Geometry, Tool Selection, Finish Parameters, Lead In / Lead Out, Extend / Shorten Contour, Verify Toolpath. 4:18 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6809d - Lathe Project - Drill Access the Lathe Drill Toolpath, Tool Selection, Depth Selection, Simple Drill No Peck, Peck Drill Parameters. 3:47 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6809e - Lathe Project - Rough Bore Access Lathe Rough Toolpath, Geometry Selection, Tool Selection, Rough Parameters for Inside Diameter, Lead In / Lead Out, Stock Recognition Option, Use Stock for Outer Boundary, Semi Finish. 6:05 min
View Segment   3/26/2007
6809f - Lathe Project - Finish Bore Access Lathe Finish Toolpath, Geometry Selection, Tool Selection, Finish Parameters for Inside Diameter, Tool Collision Warning, Lead In / Lead Out. 06:14 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6809g - Lathe Project - Cutoff Access Lathe Cutoff Toolpath, Geometry Selection, Tool Selection, Select Cutoff Boundary Point, Cutoff Parameters. “Cut To” Parameters, Corner Geometry. 5:34 min
View Segment

4/2/2007

Lathe Groove & Thread Toolpaths

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6812 - Lathe Toolpath Groove - Part 1 Access Lathe Cutoff Toolpath, Geometry Selection, Tool Selection, Groove Rough Parameters, Cut Direction, Groove Walls, Peck Groove / Depth Cuts, Groove Finish Parameters, Overlap. 07:05 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6812b - Lathe Toolpath Groove - Part 2 Access Lathe Groove Toolpath, Point Selection Definition, Tool Selection, Groove Shape Parameters, Groove Chamfer, Quick Set Corners. 03:13 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6813 - Lathe Toolpath Thread Basics Access Lathe Thread Toolpath, Select Tool, Thread Shape Parameters Basics, Thread Cut Parameters Basics, Determine Cut Depths, Update Stock 05:53 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6813b - Lathe Thread Shape Parameters Manually Input Thread Shape Data, Select from Table, Compute from Formula, Allowance / Table / Class, Adjusted Diameters, Draw Thread. 04:24 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6813c - Lathe Thread NC Code Output NC Code Options: Canned, Longhand, Box, Alternating. 04:03 min
View Segment

4/2/2007

Lathe Misc. OPS

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6815 - Stock Flip Part 1 - Basics Access Misc. Ops. / Lathe Stock Flip, Selecting Geometry to Flip, Level Option, Stock Position, Chuck Position, Positioning the Red Arrow, NC Code Output. 05:52 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
6815b - Stock Flip Part 2 - OD to ID Flip Select Geometry for Flip, Stock Position, Chuck Position, Preparation for OD to ID Flip 04:57 min
View Segment   4/2/2007
ws1008a - Workshop: Lathe Tooling Part 1 Lathe Tool setup. Holder & Insert Libraries. Modifying existing tools. Creating custom tools. Part 1 (Un-edited screen capture of a training webinar) 23:48 min
View Segment   9/12/2007
ws1008b - Workshop: Lathe Tooling Part 2 Lathe Tool setup. Holder & Insert Libraries. Modifying existing tools. Creating custom tools. Part 2 (Un-edited screen capture of a training webinar) 23:08 min
View Segment   9/12/2007
ws1011a - Workshop: Lathe Programming - Part 1 Unique aspects of Mastercam Lathe. Orienting your part file for Turning. Setup of Stock and Chuck. Programming the Part. 33:05 min
View Segment   3/19/2008
ws1011b - Workshop: Lathe Programming - Part 2 Unique aspects of Mastercam Lathe. Orienting your part file for Turning. Setup of Stock and Chuck. Programming the Part. 28:47 min
View Segment

3/19/2008

Nesting and ATP

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6500 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #1 Nesting overview: Geometry and Toolpath nesting, Nesting modes, X-form menu, Sheet and part parameters and options 6:32 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6501 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #2 Nesting overview continued: Adding and Deleting parts, Clusters, Minimum and Fill Quantity, Step Angle, Rectangular / True Shape Nesting, Grain Direction, Labels. 6:00 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6502 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #3 Nesting overview continued: Nesting configuration, Result display, Vertical / Horizontal cutoff, Nesting Report. 7:49 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6503 - Toolpath Nesting Overview Toolpath Nesting Parameters, Clusters, Sorting methods, Stop Conditions, Work offset and Onion skin. 06:37 min
View Segment

7/9/2007

Router Specifics

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6500 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #1 Nesting overview: Geometry and Toolpath nesting, Nesting modes, X-form menu, Sheet and part parameters and options 6:32 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6501 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #2 Nesting overview continued: Adding and Deleting parts, Clusters, Minimum and Fill Quantity, Step Angle, Rectangular / True Shape Nesting, Grain Direction, Labels. 6:00 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6502 - Router: Geometry Nesting - #3 Nesting overview continued: Nesting configuration, Result display, Vertical / Horizontal cutoff, Nesting Report. 7:49 min
View Segment   7/6/2007
6503 - Toolpath Nesting Overview Toolpath Nesting Parameters, Clusters, Sorting methods, Stop Conditions, Work offset and Onion skin. 06:37 min
View Segment   7/9/2007
6503b - Router: Toolpath Nesting - Part 2 More on Toolpath Nesting Parameters, Maximize material use, Nesting configuration, Sheet parameters. 03:18 min
View Segment   12/3/2007
6504 - Router: Aggregate Heads Defining Aggregate Head applications, Adding stations, Choosing tool settings. 03:07 min
View Segment   12/3/2007
6505 - Router: Block Drilling Defining and Adding Block Drills, Block Drilling toolpaths. 02:46 min
View Segment   12/3/2007
6506 - Router: Engraving Engraving toolpaths, Roughing and Finishing 02:31 min
View Segment   12/3/2007
6507 - Router: 5 Axis Swarf toolpath, Customer tool profiles, Backplot and Solid verification, Axis limits. 02:35 min
View Segment   12/3/2007
ws1011a - Workshop: Lathe Programming - Part 1 Unique aspects of Mastercam Lathe. Orienting your part file for Turning. Setup of Stock and Chuck. Programming the Part. 33:05 min
View Segment   3/19/2008
ws1011b - Workshop: Lathe Programming - Part 2 Unique aspects of Mastercam Lathe. Orienting your part file for Turning. Setup of Stock and Chuck. Programming the Part. 28:47 min
View Segment

3/19/2008

MR2 Updates

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6701 - MR2: Auto Cursor Auto cursor visual cues, S toggle snapping on and off. 01:00 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6702 - MR2: Calculator Perform calculations in input fields. 01:15 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6703a - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 1 Deleting associative entity options 00:38 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6703b - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 2 Xform cancel without undoing. 00:29 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6703c - MR2: Design Enhancements - Part 3 Xform drag - new options 01:02 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6704 - MR2: Interrupt Mode Interupt a function to perform another 01:03 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6705 - MR2: Invert Selection Invert selection button 00:37 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6706b - MR2: Levels Manager New features of Levels Manager: Modless, Second Monitor, Filter 01:37 min
View Segment   8/20/2007
6707b - MR2: Operation Manager Now dockable, Resize and float, Second monitor, Font & background customization 01:06 min
View Segment   8/20/2007
6708 - MR2: Save Some Save files in different formats 01:11 min
View Segment   8/8/2007
6713 - MR2: Machine Definition List Manage list options. Customize machine definitions to display. 00:39 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6709 - MR2: Mirror Toolpath Maintain Cutter Compensation 01:17 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6716 - MR2: Facing Toolpath Start Point Even number passes. Control climb or conventional directions. 03:07 min
View Segment   8/17/2007
6715a - MR2: 2d High Speed Peel Mill Toolpath 1 Creating a Peel Mill Toolpath. Toolpath Driven with 2 Entities. Cut Parameters. Trochoidal Parameters. Rough Offset, Rounding Radius, Stepover. Back Feedrate. Finish Pass. Feedrate Override. 08:26 min
View Segment   8/15/2007
6715b - MR2: 2d High Speed Peel Mill Toolpath 2 Creating a Peel Mill Toolpath. Toolpath Driven with 1 Entities. Trochoidal Parameters. Single Chain Only. 03:53 min
View Segment   8/15/2007
6710 - MR2: Boundary Creation Boundaries for Surface / Solid machining. Create boundaries relative to tool size and stock to leave. 01:18 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6711a - MR2: HST Enhancements - Part 1 Linking Enhancements. Incremental clearance controls. 00:30 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6711b - MR2: HST Enhancements - Part 2 Feed and Speed Enhancements. HST Speed & Feed values: Surface feet per minute and Feed per Tooth. 01:10 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6712 - MR2: HST Waterline Arc Moves HST 3D Arc move enhancements. Waterline 3D Arc move transitions. 3D Arcs supported in Helix and Ramp for: Core roughing, Area clearance, Rest roughing and Horizontal area. 01:01 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6714 - MR2: Swept Surface Generates fewer control points. More flexibility. Use Vectors normal to another surface. 01:42 min
View Segment   8/9/2007
6718 - MR2: Startup Utility Accessing the Startup Utility. Active Products. Net Hasp Options. Custom Profile / Desktop Shortcut 02:08 min
View Segment   9/25/2007
6719 - MR2: Print Screen Options File Print. Print Preview. Centering the Print Image. Orientation, Portrait or Landscape. Margins, Scaling, Color, Name / Date, Info. Configuration Options. 03:50 min
View Segment   9/25/2007
6720 - MR2: Customizable Places Customize “Shortcut” Locations. Add and Remove Common Folders. 01:23 min
View Segment   9/25/2007
6721 - MR2: Surfaces from Solids Options Create Surfaces From Solid Models. Create from Single Face or Full Solid Body. Set Attributes. Keep or Delete Original Solid. 02:27 min
View Segment   9/25/2007
6722 - MR2: Create Lines / Point Dynamic Create Point / Line Dynamic Along Entity. Entity to create: Point, Line, or Both. Setting Distance “Along” Value. Setting Along Distance Using Geometry. Offset Distance and Side, (Left, Right, Both). 04:53 min
View Segment   9/25/2007
6723 - MR2: Analyze Distance Units and Precision Setting the Level of Precision for Analyze. Analyze Distance or Analyze Entity. Setting Defaults in System Configuration. 01:37 min
View Segment

9/25/2007

Zip 2 Go

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
6220 - Zip 2 Go Part 1 Part 1: Access the Zip 2 Go utility, How to unzip and email Z2G files. 02:30 min
View Segment   4/28/2008
6221 - Zip 2 Go Part 2 Part 2: More on the Zip 2 Go utility. 02:50 min
View Segment

4/28/2008

Workshop Video Series

Segment Description Time/Rev Date
ws1001 - Workshop: Intro to Mill/Turn for C/Y Axis Workshop Video Series: An Introduction to Mill/Turn for C/Y Axis Machines. This is intended for Mastercam users who understand the fundamentals of Mastercam and are ready to setup for Mill/Turn centers with C and/or Y axis. (Un-edited screen capture of a training webinar) 33:56 min
View Segment   6/29/2007
ws1002 - Workshop: Mill Level 3 - Rest Machining What is Rest Machining? Available Rest Machining toolpaths. What are the differences? Choosing your stock method. Other operation vs. Rough tool. (Un-edited screen capture of a training webinar) 47:59 min
View Segment   7/11/2007
ws1003 - Workshop: Multi-Sided Part Machining (Mill 1-3) What are the benefits? What tools are used? Posting individual files. Planes, Views and WCS. (Un-edited screen capture of a training webinar) 42:40 min
View Segment   7/18/2007
ws1004 - Workshop: Highfeed Optimization What is Highfeed, Guidelines for highfeed machinging, calculating corner acceleration, feedrate smoothing, highfeed dialogs