SimplyCam V3. Documentation

SimplyCam V3
- Introduction
Interface
- Zoom and Pan
- Status Bar
- Snap
- Layer
Toolbars
Vectorization
- Vectorize
Settings
- Settings
Toolpath Manager
- Simulation
- PostProcessor
Mill Toolpaths
- Contour
  - Tools
  - Profiles
  - Parameters
    - Lead In/Out
    - Tabs
- Pocket
  - Tools
  - Profiles
  - Parameters
    - Lead In/Out
- Drill
- Parallel
Laser, Plasma, Waterjet Toolpaths
- Cut
  - Tools
  - Profiles
  - Parameters
    - Lead In/Out
    - Tab
- Laser Engraving
  - Tools
  - Parameters
Lathe Toolpaths
- Lathe Rough
- Lathe Finish
Mill tutorials
Laser, Plasma, WaterJet tutorials
Lathe tutorials

File Toolbar

The File toolbar allows you to open and save files in different formats. You can also run vectorization and machining commands, editing NC files and configure the SimplyCam environment.

New

Initializes SimplyCam eliminating all the geometry and, optionally, all the toolpath operations.

Open

The Open option allows you to open raster files (jpg or bmp), vector files (dxf, svg) and vector + raster + toolpath files (SNC) created in SimplyCam version 2 and version 3. It also closes the current file and removes all the entity from the graphics window.

Vectorize

The function Vectorize can convert a raster image (orthogonal grid of pixels), in vector graphics (composed by a set of graphic primitives, such as lines, arcs and polylines) that can be used in machining operations.

More information ....
See the vectorization example...

Save

This feature allows you to save the current geometry and toolpath operations.
The files in this format have the extension SNC (SimplyCam Numeric Control files).
You can also save only the geometry in any of the following file types:

Menu Machining

The Machining menu gives options for creating the toolpath operations
To access a function, select it from the drop-down menu.

New

Initialize all the toolpath operations.

Mill

Milling Toolpaths

Contour

Contour toolpaths remove material along one or more profiles. You can select an unlimited number of profiles for each toolpath.
More information .....

Pocket

The pocket toolpaths clean out material from an closed boundary. You can select an unlimited number of profiles for each toolpath.
More information .....

Drill

The Drill toolpath will allow you to drilling holes selecting entities point, arcs or circles center.
More information .....

Parallel

Parallel
More information.....

Edit G-Code

The internal editor "gcEditor" can be used to view and edit files G-Code. It is also possible to define an external editor for this purpose. "GcEditor" provides advanced editing functions including CNC graphic simulation of CNC code.

Laser

Laser, Plasma, WaterJet Toolpaths

Cut

This option creates a contouring Cut toolpath
More information.....

Engraving

This option creates a Engraving toolpath
More information.....

Lathe

Lathe Toolpaths

Lathe Rough

This option creates a Lathe Rough toolpath
More information.....

Lathe Rough

This option creates a Lathe Rough toolpath
More information.....

Settings

Allow to configure the SimplyCam environment.
More information .....

Help menu

Help

Call this help file.

Tutorial

Call the "Tutorial" section of this help file.

About

Provides information about the current version and contact methods.

Check for Updates

This command provides a way to manually check for updates.

Opens the dialog box for entering the registration data.

Web Page

Connecting to www.mr-soft.net website.