Events

Toolpath events

Events are instructions to define certain actions to be applied at a tool path element or tool path region. They can be divided in a set of base instructions and a set of technology specific instructions. The software assigns certain events automatically when a tool path is computed. These events are write-protected. But the user can also set events manually.

Events can be recognized by the gray colored circular symbol that is located near the tool path element.

The events are categorized in three groups, each having its own indicator:

	Technology event
	Motion profile event
	Position modified event

Hovering over this event symbol will show a list with event content, like in the example below.

The following base events are available:

Motion profile
Speed		Sets the velocity (mm/s) of the tool along the path.
Accuracy		Sets the accuracy (mm) to reach the toolpath element position.
Dwell		Sets a waiting time (s) at the path element for the tool to remain position until moving further.
Acceleration		Sets the acceleration (mm/s2) of the tool.
IO signals
Wait for signal		Adds a wait for an input signal event of the active controller.
Set signal		Adds a set output signal event of the active controller.
Set resource port		Sets a port of a resource.
Wait for resource port		Waits for a port of a resource.
Adapter actor		Sets a signal of a mechanical parent adapter to create or delete a mechanical connection during simulation.
Technology
Text		Inserts a comment.

Other technology events depend on the active technology package.

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