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  • What's New V34
    • Deburring
    • Port Machining
    • CAM Tree Notes
    • Backplot Visibility (Mill & Lathe)
    • New CAM Coolant Options
    • Join to Closest Snap Point (Sketch Line)
    • Solid Edge Mid-Point Snap Locations
    • Multiblade Operation
    • CAM Page - Look and Feel
    • Extract Isocurve
    • Selection Manager
    • Solid Chamfer Width
    • Layer Manager Updates
    • Diameter text field
    • Project Curves - Direction
    • Project Curves - Curves on Curves
  • Getting Setup
    • Install BobCAM for Rhino with Rhino 8 (BobCAM Not Loading)
    • BobCAD-CAM with Baileigh Machines
    • How to use the Migration Utility Tool
    • How to Setup a Network License Through a Firewall
    • Transfer Any BobCAD Library to New Computer (Or Version)
    • Using Multiple Machine Setups
    • Registration of Legacy License (V24 - V29)
    • Transfer / Deauthorize A License (BobCAD-CAM V26 - V29)
    • Transfer Machine & Post Processor
    • Setting a Default Post Processor
    • First CAM Job Walkthrough (Mill)
    • Custom User Interface
    • Transfer / Deauthorize a license (BobCAD-CAM V30 and up)
    • Pre-Installed Post Processors
    • Request a Post Processor
    • Run a Network License as a Service
    • Setup a Network License
    • Offline Registration: Standard License (Node-Locked)
    • Register a Demo License
    • Online Registration: Standard License (Node-Locked) (V30 - Current)
  • Quick Tips & Tricks
    • Enable 3D Mouse
    • Setup BobCAD as a Default App by file Type (Ex. .BBCD, .STEP, .IGES)
    • Change Program Number for an NC File
    • Turn On / Off or Reset Missing Window Panes (Tree Disappeared)
    • Modifying the Start Point of 2 Axis Toolpath
    • How to Chain Select
    • Resetting the User Interface
    • Using the Quick Trim Function
    • Enable / Disable: Toggle Icons
    • Custom Shortcuts in BobCAD-CAM
  • The BobCAD Basics
    • BobCAM for Rhino Commands used for CAM
    • Picking Manager – How it Works
    • How to Create/Import Tools in BobCAD-CAM
    • The "Save Defaults" Button
    • Chamfer Toolpath (Selecting Geometry)
    • Wire EDM Cutting Conditions
    • Lathe Single Point Threading Calculation
    • Material Library Example
    • Open Pocket Example
    • Using Layers
    • Work Coordinate System Vs. CAD Coordinate System
    • How to Manually Edit Toolpath
    • Feeds and Speeds in BobCAD-CAM
    • Move Geometry to Same Z Plane (Failed in: Trim Error; Quick Trim Issue)
    • Save out a PDF file (Print to PDF)
    • Change Program Number for an NC File
    • Apply Cutter Compensation in BobCAD-CAM
    • Disable Data Collection
    • Import Tools Using Machining Cloud
    • Facing Off a Spoil Board
    • Job Templates
    • Aligning Stock With your Model
    • Defining Machine Setup in Lathe (SW)
    • Take Videos and Pictures of the Simulation
    • Toolpath on Wrong Side of Geometry
    • Custom User Interface
    • Fit Text to A Curve
    • Understanding Cutting Extents
    • Lathe Reverse Sign of X values in G-Code
    • Create Surfaces to Fill In Gaps on Model
    • Mill 2-Axis T-Cutter Undercut Example
    • Options When Importing an .IGS .IGES File
    • Create Final Z Level Pass Down to the Allowance
    • Modify a BobCAD Part File
  • Advanced Topics
    • Rotary moves in Opposite Direction on the Machine
    • Work Offset XYZ - Machine Setup Page
    • Wire EDM Geometry Creation / Selection (4-Axis)
    • Shortening G - Code if Machine has Limited memory
    • Creating a Solid from Surfaces
    • Defining an Open pocket (BobCAM for SW)
    • Toolpath Inside of Model (Multi-Axis Feature)
    • Cross Drilling - Mill Drill Hole (Mill Turn)
    • Force Table Rotation For Milling (Point Interpolation)
    • Finding the Center of Rotation for Tilt Rotary Unit Mounted on Table
    • Clearance Plane (5 Axis Machining)
  • Computer Issues
    • Migration Tool Not Working (Blank / Not Displaying Older Version)
    • No Valid License Found (NC Editor not loading)
    • Printing Not Working (Crashing Software)
    • BobCAD-CAM Not Opening / Issues Installing the Software (fix)
    • NC Editor Not Opening (Fix)
    • Restore Any BobCAD Library (Missing / Empty Library)
    • Repair software and Complete Uninstall / Reinstall
    • BobCAD Crashing - Improve the Performance of BobCAD-CAM on a Computer
    • How to Find the Current Build of the Software
    • BobCAD-CAM System Requirements
    • Improve Performance of Dedicated Graphics Card (NVIDIA or AMD)
    • Improve Performance of Integrated Intel Graphics Card
    • Simulation Crashing (Reset)
    • BobCAD-CAM Crashes (Nt.dll Crash Fault Module)
    • Where Can I Find Software Updates?
    • Link Your Graphics Card (NVIDIA)
    • BobCAD-CAM Installer Dependencies
    • BobCAD Thumbnail Preview Missing
  • NC Editor
    • Setup Default DNC Settings in NC Editor
    • RS232 Communications – Sending / Receiving a Program
    • Modify NC Editor Controller (.CCXML file) - No M06
    • Simulation - BobCAD Vs. NC Editor
    • Changing the Text Color
    • Saving DNC Settings for an RS 232
    • Simulating Non Native G Code
    • How to Change DNC Settings in NC Editor
  • Post Processor
    • Keyboard Shortcuts for BobCAD-CAM Post Processor Utility
    • The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Post Processor That Works For YOU!
    • Posting Window is Blank (No G-Code Showing)
    • Setup Machine Coordinate System (For Pocket NC 5-Axis Horizontal Machine)
    • Setup Custom Coolant M-Codes in BobCAD-CAM
    • Updating a Post for MDI
    • Create a Default Virtual Machine for a Post Processor
    • Link a New Post Processor to a Machine in BobCAD-CAM
    • Change Program Number for an NC File
    • Change File Extension for a NC File
    • Error When Posting - CLF Not Found
    • What is a Post Processor?
    • Building a 5 Axis Rotary Tilt
    • Find Direction of Rotation & Rotary Type
    • Pre-Installed Post Processors
    • Request a Post Processor
  • Our Forum
    • How to Sign-Up For the BobCAD Forum
  • BobCAD-CAM V33
    • Align to Coordinate System
    • Using the Corner Slowdown Feature
    • Probing
    • Hole Recognition Feature
    • Drill Tip Position for Pocketing
  • BobCAD-CAM V32
    • Job Templates
    • New 4 Axis Features
    • Using Work Offset Patterns
    • CAM Tree Flyouts
    • CAD Tree Optimizations

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