How to

Convert a curve into geometry in FeatureCAM
To turn a curve into geometry use the following steps. Select a curve in the graphics window. Select Construct tab > Curves panel > To Geometry. T...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 9:33 AM
To use a curve to define the stock boundary
When you encounter a situation where you have a custom shaped stock it is possible to use a Curve to define that shape of the stock.  A few ways you may...
Fri, 4 Oct, 2019 at 1:54 PM
How to set up a custom shaped stock using a solid model in FeatureCAM
When you encounter a situation where you have a custom shaped stock it is possible to use a Solid to define the shape of the stock.  An example of this ...
Fri, 4 Oct, 2019 at 2:13 PM
How to chain (quick method) pieces of geometry in FeatureCAM
Use the  Merge Curves command to chain geometry together without the need for multiple mouse clicks. Select the required geometry. Select Construct > Cu...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 9:38 AM
How to measure the curvature (radius) and/or draft on a surface
The Curvature tool in Autodesk FeatureCAM can be used to measure draft angles and radii of solid models.   Curvature samples the surface and computes th...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 9:44 AM
To select all objects of the same type or color in the graphics window
Select Home tab > Select & Edit panel > Select > Select by Color/Type to open the Select by Color/Type dialog. Use one or more of the optio...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Change the color of an object
To change the color of an object: Select an object. Select View tab > Color panel > Change Selected. Click More Colors to display the Colors dialog...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Multiple ways to select objects in the Graphics window
There are several selection modes for selecting objects in the Graphics window, which you can access using the Home tab > Select & Edit panel > Se...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 10:03 AM
Error "Profile curve must lie in XY plane." when attempting to apply a curve in a feature
Error: FeatureCAM reports the error "Profile curve must lie in XY plane" when attempting to create a feature. Cause of error: The error occu...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2019 at 11:13 AM
Using Total stock (2D) to minimize air cutting
Total stock changes the rough or finish operation to use a constant offset distance from the profile of a profile feature. So instead of cutting to the stoc...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2019 at 8:38 AM