When copying a selection of tools in the HSMWorks Tool Library, it is possible to paste these into Excel (or any other program that supports editing of tabbed text). 1. Select some tools that you want to edit. Select tools to copy 2. Copy these to the clipboard by right clicking and choosing Copy,…
2D Toolpaths with Custom Tools
Prior to supporting custom tool shapes, you could create the correct toolpaths by “cheating” and using one of the normal tools. For example, to make a toolpath for a double-radius tool, you define a flat end mill with a diameter corresponding to the inner diameter (D) of the custom tool. Left:Â Custom tool. Â Right:Â Defined tool used…
Setup Sheet as Spreadsheet
The operations worksheet. HSMWorks has so far included a single setup sheet generated in HTML for easy visual presentation. However, some users prefer might prefer different formats than HTML. We have therefore in HSMWorks 2010 R2 included a new setup sheet which outputs to a Microsoft Excel 2003 supported format. HSMWorks uses the post processor…
Resetting the HSMWorks/CAM Tab
1. Right click on one of the command tabs and choose Customize CommandManager. 2. While the Customize dialog is open, right-click on the HSMWorks tab and choose Delete. 3. Restart SolidWorks/HSMWorks…