Chapter 1 - Importing Point Data (CAD Import Utilities)

Chapter 1 - Importing Point Data (CAD Import Utilities)

The Intercam Import Point Data Utility allows users to import a vast array of points and vectors from a TXT file.

Importing points/vectors from a text file can be used in the following Robotmaster CAM Modules.

  • Points/Vectors - Cycles CAM Module [Line Point Path], Contouring CAM Module [Tilting], Surface Paths [Tilting]

  • Points - Cycles CAM Module [Surface Point Path], Contouring CAM Module [Tilting, Clearance], Surface Paths [Tilting, Clearance]


You can import point data with the following command:

The input file must be a TXT file with the list of points.

Where each line in the TXT file must follow this syntax order and must be delimited by a space.

 X Y Z [I] [J] [K]

The I, J, K values between brackets are optional.

Getting Started

Cartesian X, Y, Z point list

If only the first 3 values (X, Y, Z) are included, the module will import points only:

Cartesian X, Y, Z point list + I, J, K vector notation

If 6 values are included, the module will import points + vectors

If the values for I, J and K are zero, the imported vectors will point from the origin away

 

 

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