Regshape attributes panel
Shopfloor Assistant supports regshape logic for a wide range of structured machining features such as holes, slots, rectangles, hexagons, and keyholes.
The Regshape Attributes Panel is located on the bottom-right side of the NC Editor and becomes active whenever a regshape block is selected.
This panel allows you to edit geometric parameters in a controlled and intuitive way, with every change instantly synchronized across the NC Editor and the 3D Viewer.
Key Features
- Bi-directional updates: Any modification is instantly reflected in both the NC Editor and the 3D Viewer.
- Context-sensitive parameters: Parameters adapt dynamically based on the selected regshape type.
📘 How to Use the Regshape Attributes Panel
- Step 1: Select a regshape block - select a regshape line in the NC Editor or click any point belonging to the regshape in the 3D Viewer.
This activates the Regshape Attributes Panel and highlights the entire regshape structure.
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Step 2: Review the attribute fields - the panel automatically displays only the parameters relevant to the selected regshape type (hole, slot, rectangle, keyhole, hexagon). This ensures you see only meaningful controls for the feature you’re editing.
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Step 3: Modify the desired attributes - enter new values for the geometric parameters (e.g., Radius, Length, Width, Corner Radius, Smoothness).
Values can be typed directly into the fields or adjusted incrementally.
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Step 4: Press “Accept” to apply changes - your modifications are instantly updated:
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The NC Editor reflects the updated regshape block.
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The 3D Viewer updates the geometry visually.
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The machine and manipulator move to the regshape center for spatial context.
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Step 5: Inspect the updated shape - rotate, zoom, or pan in the 3D Viewer to verify that:
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Geometry matches your intended dimensions.
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Structured paths are consistent.
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Transitions (approach/retract) remain correct.
Regshape**-**Specific Attributes
For hole:
- Radius – defines the circle’s radius
- Smoothness – controls the overlap of the laser cutting trajectory
For slot:
- Length – total length of the slot
- Radius – radius of the slot’s circular ends
For rectangle:
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Length – horizontal dimension
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Width – vertical dimension
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Corner Radius – radius of rounded corners
For hexagon:
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Width – distance between two opposite faces
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Corner Radius – rounding of the corner vertices
🎯 Operator insights
- Regshape editing applies to the entire feature (hole, slot, rectangle, hexagon), ensuring geometric consistency across all points.
- Only relevant parameters are shown — the panel adapts automatically to the regshape type, reducing confusion and preventing invalid edits.
- All updates are bi**-**directional — changes appear instantly in both the NC Editor and the 3D Viewer, making it easy to verify adjustments visually.
- Use regshape editing for structured features — it’s faster and more accurate than editing individual points, especially for shapes with symmetry or repeating geometry.
- Press “Accept” after each change — this ensures values are committed and accurately reflected in the NC code and 3D Viewer.