Galil Motion Control cadman Page 22
STOP
PURPOSE:
STOP is used in a drawing which is operating in SMOOTH_MODE. STOP can be
placed along a motion trajectory to suspend SMOOTH_MODE operation for the
segment specified.
USAGE:
In a Macro
No
Association
Line Segment
STOP causes motion to stop momentarily at the nearest element endpoint. The
coordinated move will be completed and the system will be prepared to make another
coordinated move sequence. It is not necessary to use STOP from within
STOP_MODE, as motion already stops at every segment in this mode.
NOTE: If you would like to use STOP before performing a macro operation, use a
STOPPING_MACRO (see section 2.3 Macros).
STOP_MODE
PURPOSE:
STOP_MODE causes the program to treat each segment as a separate move. Motion
will stop at the endpoint of each segment in the sequence.
USAGE:
In a Macro
Yes
Association
Line Segment or Drawing
STOP_MODE can be used within a macro, along a motion trajectory, or all by itself. If
found along a motion trajectory, the mode change will take effect after the endpoint of
the associated element. If the command is not near a geometry element it will apply to
the entire drawing. STOP_MODE is recommended whenever there are sharp
transitions along a motion path.
TOOL_RADIUS
PURPOSE:
TOOL_RADIUS is used to specify the radius of a tool bit for offset compensation of
the motion path.
USAGE:
TOOL_RADIUS=n
where n is a number representing the tool radius in drawing units
In a Macro
No
Association
Drawing
NOTE: TOOL_RADIUS must always be used in conjunction with TOOL_SIDE.
