Links for 3D/5D advanced operations

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Defines the rules governing Entry/Exit links and links between work moves.

Start point shift (For additive operations).

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The start point shift relative to the previous layer allows to get a more even distribution of zones where the feed of material starts/stops and where the quality of the formed surface is usually lower.

Note: For "Non-planar slicing" operation this option is available only if "Start points" parameter on the "Strategy" page is set to "Auto" or "Custom for first layers" mode.

Sps - Start point shift

Entry/Exit links. Defines the general rule of approach/return.

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Straight.

With this rule, the approach to the part is carried out: 1. Tool change position 2.Appr- Approach 3. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) The returnl is carried out in the reverse order: 1. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) 2.Ret - Return 3. Tool change position

By Feed Distance.

With this rule, the approach to the part is carried out: 1. Tool change position 2.Appr- Approach 3. FD - Feed distance 4. LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 5. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) The returnl is carried out in the reverse order: 1. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) 2. LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 3.FD - Feed distance 4.Ret - Return 5. Tool change position

By Rapid Distance.

With this rule, the approach to the part is carried out: 1. Tool change position 2. Appr- Approach 3. RD - Rapid distance 4. FD - Feed distance 5. LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 6. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) The returnl is carried out in the reverse order: 1. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) 2. LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 3. FD - Feed distance 4. RD - Rapid distance 5. Ret - Return 6. Tool change position

On Safe Surface.

With this rule, the approach to the part is carried out: 1. Tool change position 2.Appr- Approach 3.SL - Safe level 4. FD - Feed distance 5.LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 6. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) The returnl is carried out in the reverse order: 1. LD - Leads (If they are enabled) 2. LR - Linking Radius (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built) 3. FD - Feed distance 4. SL - Safe level 5. Ret - Return 6. Tool change position

Short links/Long links. Defines the rule for transition between work moves.

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Straight. Links are made by the shortest distance.

Smooth. Links are made by a smooth spline curve.

High Speed. Links are made by a smooth curve in such a way that the Link radius is nowhere exceeded.

By Feed Distance.

The links made from from the Feed distance. Additionally transition curves may be smoothed by the Link radius. FD - Feed distance LR - Link radius

By Rapid Distance.

The links made from from the Linking Radius and Rapid distance. RD - Rapid distance LR - Linking Radius

On Safe Surface.

The links made from from the Linking Radius + Feed distance to the Safe level. LR - Linking Radius FD - Feed distance SL - Safe level

On Offset Surface.

Works as a displacement of the treated surface by a distance Feed distance. Works with milling type: Climb, Conventional. FD - Feed distance

Short link max distance. Sets the maximum distance at which links are made by the short link type.

Linking Radius.

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Link radius sets the radius of smoothing for

• Highspeed links - Feed distance links (depends on the type of Leads. If the Leads is located vertically, then as a rule, the arc is not built)

FD - Feed distance LR - Link radius

Vertical Lead Radius.

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The Vertical Lead Radius parameter, in combination with the Linking Radius, expands the connection zone to include a vertical displacement, enabling "Frog Jump" transitions.

FD - Feed distance LR - Link radius VLR - Vertical Lead Radius