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Router-CIM Automation
System Requirements and Installation
Product Overview
Installation Quick Start
Critical Issues
Installation
Additional Installs
Installing On A Different Computer
Updates
Uninstall
Router-CIM
Configuration Wizard
Instructions
Knowledge
Database
Create Knowledge Base
Import Knowledge Base
Delete Knowledge Base
Save Knowledge Base
Default Knowledge Base
Measurements
Show Wizard
Help
How to configure Router-CIM for your machine
Customizing the Knowledge Base
Geoshape, Group, and Start Point Edit
Geoshape
Start Point Edit (Start Pt)
Open Shape Issues
RCIM Group Command
Troubleshooting Geometry
Tool Information
Tool Number and Comment
CRC Offset
Spindle Direction
Diameter
Radius
Tool Length
4 Axis Safe
Tool Type and Tool Category
Vertical and Horizontal Offset
Aggregate Offset
Spindle Offset
Collet Offset
Combination of Spindle AND Collet Offset
Cutter Compensation
Modifying a Tool
Temporary Editing
Permanent Editing
Moving an Item in the List
Changing Tool Parameters
Cutting Cycles
Cycle Descriptions
Profiling Cycles
Plunge-Outside
Plunge-Inside
Plunge-Outside Line Leads
Ramp-Outside
Ramp-Inside
Heli-Lead Outside
Heli-Lead-Inside
Multi-Pass-Outside
Multi-Pass-Inside
Incline-Outside
Incline-Inside
Incline-Outside-Ramp
Incline-Inside-Ramp
No-Retract-Outside
No-Retract-Inside
Taper-Plunge-Outside
Taper-Plunge-Inside
Profile-Inside-Auto
Profile-Inside-Interactive
Drilling and Hole Cutting Cycles
Drill Motions
Fast Drill
Drill-Interpolation
Spot-Bore
Peck-Bore
Pattern Recognition
Fast Pattern Recognition
Deep-Bore
Helical-Arcs-Center
Helical-Arcs-Edge
Hole-Interpolation 1
Hole-Interpolation 2
Pocketing Cycles
Linear-Pocket
Spiral-Pocket
Linear Pocket Ramp-In
Spiral Pocket Ramp-In
Linear Pocket Lead Hole
Advanced Rest Pocketing
Advanced Inward Pocketing
Advanced Outward Pocketing
Spiral Out2In
Spiral In2Out
Linear Pocket ZigZag
Linear Pocket Unidirectional
Open Shape and Center Cutting Cycles
Heli-Lead Center
Center-Line Cut
Center-Line Ramp
3D Poly Center
Profile ZigZag
Incline-Center
Right Hand Cut
Left Hand Cut
NURBS Surface Machining Cycles
NURBS Cycles Supplied
NURBS Cycle Parameters
Knowledge Editor in NURBS
Tools in XNURBS
Establishing the Feed Plane
Z Level Completion Option
Fall over Mode in Vertical Cutting
Containment Cutting
Constant Scallop Height
Intersect Cutting
Roughing
Vertical Roughing Mode 1
Vertical Roughing Mode 2
Vertical Roughing Mode 3
Examples
NURBS XZ
Vertical Finishing at Angle 0.0
Vertical Finishing at Angle Minus 45
NURBS YZ
Vertical Finishing in YZ
NURBS CCW XY
Horizontal Finishing XY
NURBS Flowcut
Open Polyline Cross Flow Cutting
Closed Polyline Step Over Flow Cutting
Closed Polyline Spiral Flow Cutting
Closed Polyline Cross Flow Cutting
NURBS Project
Polyline Project Cutting
Specialty Cycles
4 Axis Cutting
4 Axis Saw
4 Axis Moulder Head
DO-IT
Tap-Matic
Square Corners
T-Slot Plunge
Cycle Parameters
Offset Dim
Cut Side
Cut Direction
Round Corners
Lead-In
Lead-Out
Lead Size
Lead Angle
Lead Feed
Lead Ratio
MaxOffset
XYStep
XY Stock Allowance
Z Stock Allowance
LastOffset
Status Information
Safety Plane
Depth Per Pass
Total Cut Depth
Material Thickness Compensation
Feedrate
Spindle Speed
Surface FPM and Units Per Rev.
Before Codes and After Codes
Oscillation Amt.
Sort by Rank #
Acc-N-Dec
Metric
Plane Detect
Inline
Ramp Amt
Overlap Amt
DOIT File
Cutting
Layer Control
Collect and Restore
Cutting Text (LetterEase)
Baseline Object
Edit
Justify
Spacing
Toolcheck
Erasecheck
Cutting Solids in Router-CIM
NCExtrude
NCExtract
NCDepth
NCUpdate
NCFlat
Shapehole
Parametric Toolpath in Router-CIM
Cutting an Ellipse in Router-CIM
Cutting a Spline in Router-CIM
Sequence and Make Code
Sequence Definition
Clear All
Develop a Cut Sequence
Sort Cuts By
Tooling Requirements
Make Subroutines
Develop Tooling Motions
Block Sequence
Start and End Codes
Information Development
Make NC Code
Make NC Code Options
Acceleration/Deceleration
Perform Machine Calc.
Report Information
Edit Tooling Motions
Sequence Emulator Options
Knowledge
Retrieve Knowledge
Save Knowledge
Export Knowledge
Import Knowledge
Edit Knowledge
Group Knowledge
Save Without Knowledge
Knowledge Notes
Tabbing
Tabbing Settings
2D or 3D Tabs
4th Axis Programming
Geometry
Cutting
4th Axis Interpolation Cycle
Drawing Requirements
Cycle Corner Treatments
Outside Corners
Inside Corners
Position and Direction Control
Lead Styles
Horizontal Boring
Horizontal Boring
Using FS, RS, BS, LS
Setting up Knowledge
Using the Sample Drawing
Avoiding Extra Safety Moves
Router-CIM Drawing Tools
Creating a 'Slot' in AutoCAD
Creating a 'Bubble Fillet' in AutoCAD
Router-CIM Automation Suite
The Automation Interface
Menu Area
File
Database Maintenance
Backup
Restore Over
Restore New
Set as Current
Delete
New (Database)
Database Migration Wizard
File Migration Wizard
Verify Server
Misc. Utilities
Settings
General Settings
ShapeDone Settings
Layer List Settings
System Folder Settings
Field Caption Settings
Import Wizard Settings
Label Generation Settings
Tool Tip Settings
Advanced Settings
Print Options
Exit
Tools
Automatic G-Code Scan
Pack and Go
AutoNest System Preferences
Clear AutoNest Task and Part Folders
Restore Startup Drawing
Create New Knowledge Drawing
Save Current Settings as Job Default Settings
Import Wizards
Excel and Comma Delimited
Pack and Go
Select and Go
Additional Imports
CabinetVision
Cabnetware
KCDw
Excel and Comma Delimited Version 1
Pattern Systems
Help
Toolbar
New Folder
Job Wizard
New Job
Add Part
Add Assembly
Part Properties
Edit Geometry
Delete Folder/Job
Delete Part
Cad System
Touch and Cut
Materials
Results Folder
Run Job
Folder Tree
Batch Jobs
Part Window
Part Properties
Job Settings
Nesting
Advanced Nesting
Nested Layout Presentation
Nesting Bridge Parameters
Automated Two-Side Nesting
Cart Control Nesting
Dynamic Variables
Printing and Labeling
Part Name
Output Files
Results
Variables Window
Knowledge Settings
Edit Knowledge Drawing
Edit DOIT File
The Results Folder
AnestParts
AnestTasks
Labels
Misc
NestedDWGs
Summary Report
Materials Editor
Properties
Scrap Management
Edit Material
New
Duplicate Material
Delete
Import
Export
Delete Scrap for All Materials
Delete Alternate Sizes
Materials with Scrap
Materials with Alternate Sizes
Materials in Use
Materials Not in Use
All Materials
Export Table to Excel
Advanced Nesting Material
Labeling
Modifying Labels in Automation Suite
Avery Label Pro
Avery Design Pro
Advanced Topics
Pocketing in Automation
Alternating Tables on a Twin Table Machine
Cutting files from a Spreadsheet in Router-CIM Automation
NCVARs
NCVAR Notes
Adding NCVAR Variables
Modifying an NCVAR
NCVARs Appendix
Common NCVARs in Automation
Geometric
Layer
System
Other
AutoNest Manual
Getting Started With AutoNest
AutoCAD Environment
Command Flow
Command Overview
Sample Nests
Commands
Sysdata
Anest Parts
Save Part
Import Rectangle Part
Convert Part
View Part
Bridge Part (Staydown)
Break Part
Mirror Part
Expand Part
Anest Irregular Stock
Save IR Stock
Convert IR Stock
View IR Stock
Anest Task Edit
Anest Nesting
AutoNest Nesting Single Task
AutoNest Batch Nesting
Anest View Nest
Anest Update Nest
Anest On-Line Help
Anest License
About AutoNest
File Format
.VEC File Format
.STK File Format
.JOB File Format
.SYM File Format
.SUM File Format
.SGD File Format
.XML File Format
.DXF File Format
Error Messages
Reference To Error Messages
System Parameters
Format for ANEST.SYS
Format for ANEST.TOL
Format for ANEST.SET
Advanced Programmer Topics
Post Processor
Post Processor Considerations
Post Processor Output
Using the Router-CIM Post Processor
Cut and Sequence
Processing Concepts
Connecting the Dots
Configuring the "$PP" File
Translation of text statements from a Drawing
Format of AutoCAD Text Statements
Translation of Geometry from a Drawing
Motion Block Definition
Group Definition and 'G' Switch
Absolute Preset Example
Pocketing Example
Switches
Numeric Formatting
Global Numeric Formatting
Individual Numeric Formatting
Modals
ASCII Modals
NUMERIC Modals
AXIS Modals
Reserved Words
Fine Tuning
Switch Parameters
General Format of the ;P Switch
"F" Switch Parameters
Geometric Entries
Customization
Video Jet print head
Video Jet FAQ
Komo Production Manager and Video Jet
Inkjet M-Codes
How to Backplot NC Code
Parametric Macro Builder
Macro Builder Interface
File & Database Menus
Explorer
Explorer Interface
Explorer Menu Options
Viewer
Viewer Interface
Execute Drawing & 3D Solid
Editor
Editor Interface
Defaults & Validation
Sides, Corners & UCS
Operations
CutOut
Dado/Saw
Drill
Global Variables
Local & Mac Variables
Panel
Profile
Text
ToeKick
Programming Reference
Evaluation Error
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