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Simulator

SelectLoop

CAM

Description

The CAM SimulatorGL command is a new alternative to Legacy CAM Simulator. It's based on low-level OpenGL functions. To eliminate interference with the 3D View of FreeCAD, it works in a separate window with a separate OpenGL context. It's meant to be faster and more precise than the old simulator.

Usage

1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the CAM Simulator button.
   • Select the CAM → CAM Simulator option from the menu.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: P then N.
2. De-select any Operations that are not to be simulated
3. Tune the Accuracy setting.
4. Select the Job for simulation from the drop menu.
5. Press the (Activate / resume simulation) button
   • A separate window with the simulator will open.
   • Use the left-side buttons: Play, Single-Step, Decrease/Increase simulation speed and the slider to control the animation.
   • Use the right-side buttons to: Reset camera, Show/hide overlay of base model, Orbit the model, Display the path and Enable/disable Ambient Occlusion.
   • Control the 3D View with the following mouse controls:
     • Zoom: use the mouse wheel or hold Ctrl and Shift and move the cursor to zoom in and out
     • Pan: hold the middle mouse button or Shift and move the cursor
     • Rotate: hold the middle mouse button, then press and hold the left mouse button and move the cursor or hold Alt and move the cursor

Properties

• DataAccuracy: The accuracy of the simulation expressed as a percentage indicating the simulations deviation from the Job. For interactive simulation, reducing accuracy to 0.3 works much faster.
• DataJob: The Job used as the basis of the simulation.
• DataOperation List: The list of Operations selected for inclusion in the simulation.

Simulator

SelectLoop

CAM