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The CAM Engrave command is primarily for engraving a Draft ShapeString onto a part. It can also be used with other flat 2D geometry, for example imported SVG-based shapes.

Usage

1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Engrave button.
   • Select the CAM → Engrave option from the menu.
2. In the Base Geometry section, select the geometry to engrave.
   • A Draft ShapeString can be used.
   • Other flat 2D geometry, such as imported SVG-based shapes, can also be used.
   • When possible, select the whole flat shape instead of selecting many individual edges in the 3D View.
3. In the Depths section, check and adjust the depth settings as required.
4. Confirm the operation.

Options

• Base: The geometry to engrave.
• Clear: Clears the current geometry selection.

Properties

Data

Base

• DatiPlacement:
• DatiLabel: User name of the object (UTF-8)

Depth

• DatiClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
• DatiFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
• DatiSafe Height: The above which Rapid motions are allowed.
• DatiStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- first cut depth in Z
• DatiStep Down: Incremental Step Down of Tool

Path

• DatiActive: Make False, to prevent operation from generating code
• DatiBase: The base geometry for this operation
• DatiComment: An optional comment for this operation
• DatiCoolant Mode: Coolant mode for this operation
• DatiCycle Time: Estimated cycle time for this operation
• DatiStart Vertex: The vertex index to start the path from
• DatiTool Controller: The tool controller that will be used to calculate the path
• DatiUser Label: User assigned label

Hidden

• DatiBase Object:
• DatiBase Shapes:
• DatiExpression Engine:
• DatiLabel2:
• DatiPath:
• DatiProxy:
• DatiVisibility:

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Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

Example:

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