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Dolphin 3DCAM HelpTable of ContentsIntroduction . 3Getting Started. 4The Ribbon Toolbar . 5File . 6Geom . 9Solids. 24View . 25Milling . 26Screen Layout . 69Creating and using Sketches . 70Program Tree Objects . 74Imported File . 74Program Number . 76Tools . 77Patterns . 80Surfaces . 82Operations . 84Main Graphics Area . 85System Options . 88Properties . 89Messages . 922 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpIntroductionDOLPHIN 3DCAMDolphin 3DCAM is a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) system designed to create programs(G Code) for your CNC Milling machines and Machining Centres.It is designed to import solid models of the following file formats, IGES, STP (STEP) and STL andthen create 2D & 3D toolpaths on those models. It can also import DXF files and producetoolpaths for them.The output generated by 3DCAM can be tailored to suit your particular machine tool andcontroller, normally this is in the form of G Codes but can be any format required such asHeidenhain or Anilam conversational format.3 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpGetting StartedGetting StartedBelow is the main 3DCAM screen.The screen is split into various areas, they are.The Ribbon toolbars control all functions within the software. To display different Ribbons(topics) - please click on the appropriate ribbon item - such as File, Geom, Solids etc.Main Graphics AreaObjects TreeSystem OptionsPropertiesMessages4 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpThe Focus controls can be used to set the display's FocusThe 3 options are1 Focus on the Stock with the tool stationary2 Focus on the Stock with the tool moving3 Focus on the entire machine toolFor more help about the Machine Tool Simulator, click the Help button68 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpScreen LayoutScreen LayoutBelow is the main 3DCAM screen.The screen is split into various areas, they areThe Ribbon toolbars control all functions within the software. To display different Ribbons(topics) - please click on the appropriate ribbon item - such as File, Geom, Solids etc.Main Graphics AreaObjects TreeSystem OptionsPropertiesMessages69 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpCreating and using SketchesCreating and using Sketches1) Extracting a Sketch from a model2) Importing a DXF file3) Using the Geometry construction options1) Extracting a Sketch from a modelFirstly import the model, then right click the mouse in the Graphics area and choose Pick Faces.Move the mouse over the Face required - it will be highlightedNext, right click and choose Make Sketch from Face70 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpA new Sketch entry will appear in the Objects TreeThis Sketch will have more than shape, the outside shape and circles. Right click the on theSketch and choose "Split Sketch"This will create a number of Sketches that can be used in Profile and Pocket operations.71 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM Help2) Importing a DXF fileUse File Import to import the DXF file.In this example, a entry has been added to the Objects tree called ENTITIES XMLlayer (this willchange depending on the information in the DXF file)72 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpAs you can see, the imported DXF file is made up from an outer and an inner shape, to separatethese shapes, move the mouse over the entry and click the right hand mouse button.From the displayed options choose Split SketchThe previous entry will be replaced by a list of the SketchesThese Sketches can then be used in the Profile or Pocket operations3) Using the Geometry construction options73 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpProgram Tree ObjectsProgram Objects TreeThis window will display the Objects that may form part of the current job. An Object can be asolid model, a tool, a milling operation or sketch for example.Objects can be Expanded or Collapsed using the or - buttons next to each entry, only shown ifthere are further entries/parameters available.Imported FileThe type of imported file - IGES, STEP or STL74 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpRight click the mouse over the entry to display this sub-menuOffset shape - Will allow you to create a new solid that is offset by a value, either or - from theoriginalSelect - Will select the modelDelete Marked Items - This will immediately delete the model, to undo this command go to File UndoSave Solids - This will allow you to save the current model. This may because you wish to keepthe original model before modifying it, or so that it may used in another job. You may save themodel in the same, or a different file format from the original model.Copy - Will create a copy of the original model. You can then use the right hand mouse when thecursor is in the Program Objects Tree window and "Paste" the copy into the tree.Pick Edges or Pick Faces - Will allow you to select the type of entities required, for instance whencreating a Sketch of certain features on the model. See also Creating and Using SketchesThe Properties for this entry will shown in the Properties window that is displayed at the bottomleft side of the screen. When the Object is highlighted in the Program Objects TreeThis is the Properties of the imported IGES file.75 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpOpacity - This controls the view of the model, 1 fully solid, 0 invisible. Setting this to 0.5would give this transparent view of the model.Calculate Volume - Will give the volume and centre of gravity of the modelObject type - Will show the type of file imported, sewed IGES solid, STEP soild or STL objectID - is simply there to identify this model - you may import more than 1 modelColour - This can used to set the colour of the model, click the entryto see the colour selectorProgram NumberThe Program number - default 176 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpTo change any of the parameters, click the entryPath Control Mode - Options are:Undefined Not setExact Path ModeExact Stop ModeBest Possible SpeedVisible - uncheck to disable view of all toolpathsToolsToolsThis will show the tools available. Click the button to expand the tree and view the tools. Seealso the Tool option on the Milling toolbarClicking on an individual tool will show the tool in the graphics window.The Tool Properties window will show these options77 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpRight click when the mouse is over the Tools entry to see this sub-menu of options.Save As Default - This will save all the currently defined into the default tool table that is loadedautomatically when a new job is started.Restore Default Tools - Will replace all current tools with those in the default tool table.Import Tool Table - Will allow you to open a previously exported (saved) tool table.Export Tool Table - This will allow you to save all the currently defined tools into a new tooltable, you may have any number of tool tables. For instance you may a different tool table foreach machine tool type you have.The next section will allow you to define a new tool, See also the Tool option on the Millingtoolbar for more details about how to define a toolCopy, Pick Edges and Pick Faces - not functional in this context78 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpClicking on an individual tool will show the tool in thegraphics windowRight click over the tool to show these optionsSelect - Will show the tool in the graphics windowEdit - Will display the dialogue box that was used to create the tool originally so that you mayedit the contents. This is also possible by using the Tool Properties window that is displayed atthe bottom left on the main screen. See The User InterfaceDelete Marked Items - this will delete the current tool entry. To undo this go to File Undo79 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpCopy - will place a copy of the entry on the clipboard, you can then right click and Paste the toolto create a new tool.Pick Edges and Pick Faces - not functional in this contextPatternsPatternsThis will show any previously created Patters using the Pattern command found in the Milling ToolbarThis is the entry from the Pattern commandPatternA Pattern will setup up repeat machining on subsequent machining operations, to activate thePattern, you must specify the Pattern number in the Profile or Pocket machining operationsThis is the Pattern Dialogue boxNumber of Copies AThis is the number of machining instances, in the above example there are 3 instances separatedby 50 mm in the X axisX Shift AThis is the amount each instance will be separated from the others in the X axisY Shift A80 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpThis is the amount each instance will be separated from the others in the Y axisFor the Pattern command to work correctly, you must specify a distance in either or both the X/YShift boxesIn this example the Y Shift has also been specified, the graphics show the resultsNumber of copies BThis is the number of machining instances to be combined with Number of Copies AX Shift BThis is the amount each instance will be separated from the others in the X axisY Shift BThis is the amount each instance will be separated from the others in the Y axisFor the Pattern command to work correctly, you must specify a distance in either or both the X/YShift boxesIn this example the Number of Copies B has also been specified, the graphics show the results81 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpSurfacesSurfacesThis will show any previously created Surfaces using the Surface command found in the Milling ToolbarThis is the entry from the Surface commandSurfaceThis command will create a Surface from an existing solid model, the surface can then be used inthe Profile and Pocket commands to create a 3D toolpathIf you are working with a single solid model then you only need to create the surface once, thedefault name for the surface will be Surface 1, but you can set the number in the first inputwindow. If you are working on multiple models you will need to select the model using the Pickbutton.Tolerance - This will set the accuracy of the surface being created from the model. The valueentered here will depend on your current units MM or INCH.Setting this value to a smaller number will create a more accurate surface but will the time takento calculate the toolpath and the size of the output file (G code) will considerable larger. Use thelargest value you can to give you the accuracy you need. You will need to experiment with this.82 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpMaterial Allowance - Setting this value will produce a surface that is offset from the originalmodelSame for each Pattern Position - Checking this box will use this surface for each instance ofmachining if you have setup a Pattern to produce multiple toolpaths.83 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpOperationsOperationsThis sections deals with the actual machining operations. Machining Operations are created bychoosing the appropriate option from the Milling ToolbarThe Operations are:Profile - for creating 2D or 3D Profiling Toolpaths around an existing Sketch.Pocket - for creating a 2D or 3D Pocketing Toolpaths on an existing Sketch or Sketches.Drill - for creating drilling operations on a previously created series of point positions thatrepresent the centre point of the dilling operation.Right click the mouse over the Operations item to reveal this sub-menuOnly the first 2 options have any function in this context.84 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpMain Graphics AreaMain Graphics AreaThis area of the screen will display the imported model, sketches and toolpaths, as shown here.To manipulate the view use:Mouse Wheel rotated forward and backward to zoom in/out of the viewPress Mouse Wheel down and move mouse to Rotate the viewPress Mouse Wheel Ctrl key and move mouse to Pan the viewTo Select an item use the Left button. To select multiple items hold down the Ctrl key and clickthe items.Selecting ObjectsTo select on object such as a model, sketch or other object, move the mouse over the object. Theobject under the cursor will be highlighted (see System Options View Options highlight itemsunder cursor) Having selected an object, the item will be also be shown in the Objects Tree.To view a Context Sensitive Menu - click the right hand mouse button, depending on what objectyou have selected the menu will display the options relevant to that object.85 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpSelecting a model and right clicking will display this menu, choose the option or sub optionrequired. If you delete the model by mistake, go to File UndoPick Edges - will allow you create a Sketch from edge elements, hold down the Ctrl key to selectmultiple egdes. When you have selected all the required edges, right click the mouse again andchoose Make to Sketch. A new sketch object will be shown in the Objects Tree windowPick Face - will allow you select a face, select the face and then right click again and choose MakeSketch from Face - this will create a Sketch from the Face that can be used in the Profile orPocket operationsSelecting a Sketch and right clicking will display this menu along with the various sub optionsavailable86 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpSplit Sketch - will convert the sketch into lines and arcs.Convert Sketch to Face - will convert the sketch into a Face that can be extruded for instanceSplit arcs to little lines - will convert arcs to line vectorsCopy Parallel - will create a new Sketch that is Offset from the original, either smaller or largerusing this dialogue boxNew Profile Operation - will create a new machining operation based on the selected SketchNew Pocket Operation - will create a new machining operation based on the selected SketchRe-selecting objects - if you have used the option Pick Edges or Pick Faces and wish to cancel thisfilter and be able to pick any object, right click the mouse in an empty area of the graphicswindow. This box will be displayedthe previously used selection filter.Choose Pick Anything to remove87 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpSystem OptionsSystem OptionsThis window will show settings and parameters.To set the system units use View Options UnitsUse this optionyou start 3DCAM.to choose the units each time88 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpPropertiesPropertiesThis window will the display the Properties of an object chosen from the Objects Tree Window.To modify or edit the Properties of an Object double click the entry in the Objects Tree Window,or use the Properties window where you can click on an individual entry and change it'sparameters.Imported solid -- It's Properties -Click here for detailsProgram Number -It's Properties Click here for details89 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpTools -It's Properties Click here for detailsPatterns -It's Properties Click here for details90 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpSurfaces -- It's Properties -Click here for detailsStocks - not yet implementedOperations - Please see the individual machining operations for details.ProfilePocketDrill91 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM HelpMessagesMessagesThis area will display the context sensitive help message when performing a particular operation.The information box can be resized by moving the mouse over any corner, click and drag to anew size. The box can also be re-positioned by click and drag on the top part of the boxThe Icons shown in the above example are for picking Edges or Faces from a model.This message box will appear when using the Rectangle draw mode from the Geometry toolbarThe 3 Icons are 1 Accept selection. 2 Snap to near point. 3 Snap to cursor92 / 92
Dolphin 3DCAM Help 3 / 92 Introduction DOLPHIN 3DCAM Dolphin 3DCAM is a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) system designed to create programs (G Code) for your CNC Milling machines and Machining Centres. It is designed to import solid models of the following file formats, IGES, STP (STEP) and S
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