Roland CAMM-2 PNC-2300 Owner's Manual

MaxMotionVirtual Controller SoftwarePC/windows EditionforEngraving/Routing/Marking machinesOWNER’SMANUALOctober 2001

10 MaxMotion for MachinesInstalling the MaxMotion VC (Virtual Controller)application (PART NUMBER EW-40

100 MaxMotion for Machines[FANUC G-Code]XCode=XYCode=YZCode=ZArcCenterXCode=IArcCenterYCode=JCenterIncr

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-101Comment=;MoveCommand=G00LineCommand=G01ArcCW=G02ArcCCW=G03SetInch=G70SetMatric=G71Dri

102 MaxMotion for Machinescode based files. If you do not see your favorite import filter when youcheck

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-103whatever you want. This is only the upper limit of number of shapes tobe imported fro

104 MaxMotion for Machinesand white dot means pen up. In 3D or colored bitmap white dot meanspen up. We

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-105Machine Setup/Plotter SetupWhen selected, the machine/plotter setup dialog box will a

106 MaxMotion for MachinesControl Pad (Ctrl+P)The standard 10-Key key-pad (Control Pad) on the keyboard

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-107 If the PC/Windows computer used is not Intel 486 DX2/66 MHz orfaster, it may be advi

108 MaxMotion for Machines To setup the zero position for the Z-axis, move the tool up or downuntil a

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-1093 seconds to process on a 100 MHz Pentium computer before it startedengraving. This i

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-11(b) Insert the MaxMotion floppy disk into drive a: or b:(c) Click the Start button and

110 MaxMotion for Machinessent out to the machine and will override the settings at the machine.LayoutT

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-111Dwell: Amount of time in seconds the cutter will stay at the sameposition in the mate

112 MaxMotion for Machinesengraving machines,The following changes have been made:Print command will pr

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 7-113Chapter 7: Edit MenuThe edit menu contains basic Windows programs edit features such

114 MaxMotion for MachinesCopy (Ctrl+C)The copy command will copy to Windows clipboard without removing

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 7-115Select the object or the shape for which you need to reverse thepath. Then go to edit

116 MaxMotion for MachinesIn case of text letters like A, B, D, O, P, Q, R, a, b, d, e, g, o, p and q a

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 8-117Chapter 8: Tools Menu/Tools PaletteThe Tools Menu simply recreates the Tool Palette.

118 MaxMotion for MachinesTool Palette (Ctrl+Shift+T)Whenever MaxMotion is launched a screen similar to

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 8-119 Holding down the left mouse button while dragging a box encom-passing the contours

12 MaxMotion for MachinesHere is where you customize MaxMotion Virtual Controller to workwith your mach

120 MaxMotion for Machinesconvenient way to save jobs and modify them in future with ease. The availa

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 8-121 DimensionsThe next three lines of the tool palette pro

122 MaxMotion for Machinesone-half the present size. There is even a faster way to reduce the view.Use

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 8-123tion.If you have opened a drawing which has “inside-out” shapes,MaxMotion can also co

124 MaxMotion for Machinesmines whether a prior offset command was already issued on theselected shapes

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-125Chapter 9: Job DesignThe job design features will allow you to set job alignment, lin

126 MaxMotion for MachinesAdditionally, MaxMotion will allow you to import text files created instandar

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-127list of TrueType and PostScript fonts that are available in the system.MaxMotion is c

128 MaxMotion for MachinesThe default is Similar Lines. Similar lines are the ones having the samefont,

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-129 lines or(b) The width factors of the lines are set from the line the MaxMo

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-13for enabling the Pause/Resume/Kill capability during output. When theVirtual Controlle

130 MaxMotion for MachinesEXTRA_CHAR_SPACE in section ‘Global Values’) and a new layoutstarts with this

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-131The feature to create an arc works in the following manner:Click and select a text li

132 MaxMotion for Machinesedge of left aligned arc and right edge or right aligned arc cannot bedragged

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-133angled line copied to it. After editing click OK or just press Enter tocopy it back

134 MaxMotion for Machineslike it.Pull down the Job Design menu and click select Auto Layout.Select the

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-135The alternate selection is in percentages. You can apply relativepercentages for each

136 MaxMotion for Machinescalculate the actual line heights. However, this value is a grayed outwhen ac

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-1372. Move line positions at will and create a new order. Open the AutoLayout dialog box

138 MaxMotion for MachinesEdit Layout (F4)Edit Layout is one place where you can design your job withou

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-139The initial attempt to design the job in Auto Layout is on the screen.Now, select Edi

14 MaxMotion for Machinesmachines supported by MaxMotion. Generally, these machines can becategorized i

140 MaxMotion for Machinesof the lines on the screen and if there is any text in that line, it willshow

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-141other operations. Consult the Appendix D in the manual as well asonline HELP availabl

142 MaxMotion for MachinesConvert To Braille (Ctrl+B)Braille alphabet was designed for the blind people

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-143There are three ways to bring the graphics, logos, and clip arts intoMaxMotion for en

144 MaxMotion for MachinesIn order to view paths, pull down the Job Design menu and select ViewPaths. A

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-145Import List (F10)This is an important part of the job design. It can be used in thefo

146 MaxMotion for Machineslines 2 and 4 are fixed. The screen looks as follows:Prepare the job just the

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-147click Open button at this point, MaxMotion will launch standardWindows accessory call

148 MaxMotion for MachinesThe Next button will replace the current Line One and Line Three withthe next

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-149key on the keyboard. The operator will replace the engraved stock withthe fresh plate

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-15physical connections for the axis, always keep the sets together. Thesets are pins (2,

150 MaxMotion for Machines Material size will be same as plate size for batch output. Material size w

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-151 Save the Matrix Preference Settings.Batch/Matrix Output (F12)8. Go to the JOB DESIG

152 MaxMotion for MachinesSerialization SetupSerialization function is very useful and very flexible. P

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-153CONSTANT field:The text defined here remains unchanged throughout serialization.NUMER

154 MaxMotion for MachinesDate Separator can be chosen from amongst Slash, Dash, Space, orPeriod.One of

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-155sending automated output. The password ensures that the operator doesnot manipulate

156 MaxMotion for Machinesto start with a new Initial value midway, you must 'Reset' that fie

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-157ever, these things happen only rarely and continuous updating of thescreen is very di

158 MaxMotion for MachinesGENERAL RULES OF TEXT ENTRY:The text entry features are designed to be as clo

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-159points and picas that they use in publishing and printing business.MaxMotion provides

16 MaxMotion for MachinesSection IIGeneral setup section II will allow you to setup limit switches and

160 MaxMotion for MachinesIf you prefer to create a free form design, you have total freedom tomove any

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-161(1) You have a word MaxMotion on the screen and you want toincrease or decrease the

162 MaxMotion for Machinesa normal shape. If you have some shapes and some templates selectedwhile inv

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-163made in a CAD program. The MaxMotion’s DXF filter is upgraded toensure that POINT en

164 MaxMotion for Machinesexternal editor that above ‘Text Editor’ feature uses. You writecomments and

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 9-165the software. (Remove the software dongle from your system andlaunch the MaxMotion so

166 MaxMotion for Machines

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 10-167Chapter 10: Materials MenuThe Material Menu contains different type of materials, each

168 MaxMotion for MachinesEvery time a job is brought to the Machine or Plot screen, the values setin t

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 10-169Move speed is also set here. Move speed is the speed at which the toolis traversing up

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-17switch. Once the machine reaches the limit switch, it should back offby the value sele

170 MaxMotion for Machinesreaches the maximum depth called out in the depth box. The last passmay have

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 11-171Chapter 11: Settings MenuThe Settings Menu contains the commands for creating offsets

172 MaxMotion for MachinesOffsetThe Offset command is used to compensate for the cutter diameter. Byoff

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 11-173Fill or PocketingThe fill command is used to create the route paths for your cutter to

174 MaxMotion for MachinesDefault SettingsDefault settings allow you to set up many of the settings tha

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 11-175machine. Even if only a part of a shape is outside the plate, the wholeshape will not

176 MaxMotion for Machineschrome during the output. The depth of bitmap can also be changedfrom ‘Change

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 11-177a cyan colored filled rectangle will be drawn in its position, for a quickredraw.Setti

178 MaxMotion for Machines

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 12-179Chapter 12: Graphics MenuTo access these commands and more, click on “Graphics” or use

18 MaxMotion for Machinesuser needs to do is to provide the diameter of the object where theengraving t

180 MaxMotion for MachinesThe choices under the Graphics Menu allow you to change the arrange-ment of t

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 12-181Change DepthA limited editing capability is provided. Select any shape and select‘Chan

182 MaxMotion for MachinesScale Shapes (Ctrl+L)The scale dialog box allows many options for resizing th

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 12-183If it is necessary to adjust both the width and the height of the job, youmay adjust t

184 MaxMotion for MachinesJoin Shapes (Ctrl+J)This command can be used to connect lines that are close

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 12-185plate size for the job. This plate size is for reference only within thecontext of the

186 MaxMotion for Machineswill change to green lines and will become stationery.Here is how a stationer

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 13-187Chapter 13: Software CompatibilitySoftware Compatibility with MaxmotionThe power of Ma

188 MaxMotion for Machines Finally, export the file as Adobe Illustrator *.AI or *.EPS format.This fi

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 13-189to create the job.Micrografx DesignerWorks pretty much the same way as Corel Draw!Auto

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-19familiarize with the section III of the Machine Setup. You can get toMachine Setup by

190 MaxMotion for Machines

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 14-191Chapter 14: Braille FontSolustan provides two different fonts for the Braillerequireme

192 MaxMotion for MachinesConvert To BrailleBraille alphabet was designed for the blind people to be ab

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-193Chapter 15: Max FontsFONTSAlthough, any TrueType font can be engraved under the MaxMot

194 MaxMotion for Machines(6) Now double click on the MaxFonts.EXE or FontPak.EXE. You willsee a box W

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-195ACenturyABahausAVictoriAFutureAErasABlockA3RomanAKaufmanAContempoABlockEuroA2RomanAEng

196 MaxMotion for MachinesA4Swiss (4 Line Swiss)A6Swiss (6 Line Swiss)A6Optem (6 Line Optem)A10Optem (1

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-197Symbol Keyboard Layout1234567890QW E R T Y U I OASDFGH JZXCVBNMKLP

198 MaxMotion for MachinesA2Symbol Keyboard Layout1234567890QW E R T Y U I OASDFGHJZXCVBNMKLP

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-199RegularShiftTwo Level KeysMNBVCXZLKJHGFDSAPOUITYRWEQ7645 890321ACircle Keyboard Layout

© 1991- 2001 by Solustan, Inc. All rights reserved.Printed in the United States of America.This document and the software, associated artwork, product

20 MaxMotion for MachinesStart offset values can be set up for all three axis. This is different fromth

200 MaxMotion for MachinesAInterlock

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-201Ornamental Font (AOrnamet) Keyboard Layout(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k)(m)(l)(n)(o

202 MaxMotion for MachinesAOcasion(a)(Z)(Y)(X)(W)(V)(U)(T)(S)(R)(Q) (b) (c)(l)(k)(j)(i)(h)(g)(f)(e)(d)

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-203MaxArt:MaxMotion allows you to create ‘Stationery Files’. These files aresaved in the

204 MaxMotion for MachinesBadge1USFlagW rithCrown2 RingBadge2Line1Line2Line3CircleOvalEmblem1 Emblem2Or

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 15-205

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MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 16-207Chapter 16: SmartPlate™SmartPlate™ functionSmartPlate is available as an option to the

208 MaxMotion for MachinesYou can imagine many such scenario. Now, let us see how simple it isto use th

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix A-209Appendix A Using Scanned ImagesAn important and a profitable part of a engraving/routin

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-21Whenever the job starts, the tool will move from the Home positionover to where the ma

210 MaxMotion for MachinesThese are the individual dots on the screen of the computer that areeither on

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix A-211 Read the software manual, it is excellent.

212 MaxMotion for Machines

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-213Appendix B Common QuestionsThis appendix provides answers to questions which many new u

214 MaxMotion for Machines Proper selection of the machine in MaxMotion. Set up of communication para

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-215controller. You will not be able to use PC for other things while it isprocessing a job

216 MaxMotion for MachinesOur “Scale by example” will meet your needs. Also, the scale on thetool palet

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-217(15) My customer is working with a Macintosh computer. Can Iaccept jobs created on a Ma

218 MaxMotion for Machines(17) My machine is moving in wrong direction when I use ControlPad to move th

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-219just like the file below. Note a semi-colon in front of the line -TextEditorPath=C:\Wi

22 MaxMotion for MachinesBacklashBacklash is a very important feature to take care of the mechanicalinc

220 MaxMotion for Machines(20) How can I change the resolution of PostScript filesand TrueType fonts?T

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-221It depends upon the kind of machine you have.1. If you have a machine with limit switch

222 MaxMotion for Machinesthe top center on the X axis and 0.5 inches away from the working areaon the

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix C-223Appendix C Configuration of Parallel PortStandard configuration of Parallel Port of PC

224 MaxMotion for Machinesavailable. It is important to note that the limit switch feed back shall beTT

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix D-225Appendix D NoteTab ProSimple guidelines to install the NoteTab Pro editor, the American

226 MaxMotion for Machineson the NTP452.exe file to start the automatic installation process. If itis n

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix D-227call out two different editors - NotePad and NotePro. The commandwith the semicolon in

228 MaxMotion for MachinesIt will now be easier to perform these functions simply by clicking onthe ico

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-229Appendix E Hardware InstallationsHARDWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSE1. Installation ins

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-23processing power makes it possible.The first check box will guarantee that the machine

230 MaxMotion for MachinesB. Your PC shall be equipped with at least two parallel (printer)ports. The s

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-231 spindle motor. Please, contact us if your machine has a DC spindle mot

232 MaxMotion for MachinesH-Square 1912 table - 3 proper amplifiers and one relayfor spindle motor for

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-233by Solustan, Inc.POWER-INONOFFCONTROLLED110/220 VACOUTLETFLATCYLIND.MACHINECOMPUTER KEY

234 MaxMotion for MachinesE2. Installation instructions for MaxMotion to Dahlgren SystemOne using A/B s

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-235position. At this point, you should be able to operate theSystem One in the same way yo

236 MaxMotion for MachinesE. The unique interface cable from the MaxAmp unit to theSystem II table will

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-237in your computer. If you have a printer connected to theparallel port, disconnect the p

238 MaxMotion for Machinesdefined in the System Requirements chapter.C. Connect the MaxMotion ID key to

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-239same plate dimensions and positioning the new plates in the sameplace, you need not bri

24 MaxMotion for MachinesBefore invoking MaxMotion, you must first insert the adapter in theparallel po

240 MaxMotion for Machineshome. You can simply utilize the Home key in the control pad and thespindle w

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-241other on the right side of the back of the machine.F. The one on the left houses the sp

242 MaxMotion for Machinesquickly and easily.E8. Installation instructions for MaxMotion to NewHermes 5

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-243MaxMotion. However, the limit switches for the Z axis are discon-nected for the time be

244 MaxMotion for MachinesC. Carefully, tilt the table sideways in order to see the underneathof the ta

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-245N. If you find that the step motors are attached to the table with arubberized gasket b

246 MaxMotion for Machineswell as our “How To...” notes to learn the use of MaxMotion quicklyand easily

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix E-247four holders and remove them.F. You will be able to juggle and move the metal plate and

248 MaxMotion for MachinesCAUTIONSA. The limit switch wiring is connected for X and Y axis and it is t

MaxMotion for Machines Index-249Index IndexAAcceleration Setup 22Adobe Illustrator 188Adobe Streamline 189Aldus

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-25Machine SetupXMachine Setup Enable Pause/Resume/Kill capability during outpu

250 MaxMotion for MachinesFile Save As 87, 98Fill 91, 173Fill Tool 123Flip 92, 180Font 89, 126, 19

MaxMotion for Machines Index-251MaxArt 203MaxFonts 195MaxMotion Basic 83MaxMotion ID 23, 38Measure 119Menu Ba

252 MaxMotion for MachinesSoftware Compatibility 187Software Requirement 82Speed 110Spindle Motor 1

26 MaxMotion for MachinesPort Setup Section IXSection IX AxisY AxisZ AxisRevert Save ClosePort Setup Se

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-27Table and Tool SetupXSection IIIAxis Selection: Normal Cyl

28 MaxMotion for MachinesEdit MaterialsXMaterial:Tool Speed: Cutter:Engrave

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 2-29Chapter 2: Installing MaxMotion HPGL type controllersIt is really simple to install th

ContentsContents Introduction ... 5 1: Installing MaxMotion

30 MaxMotion for MachinesInstalling the MaxMotion HPGL application(PART NUMBER EW-201)Use the following

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 2-31Install MaxMotion device driver for machines with HPGL typecontrollersThis procedure r

32 MaxMotion for Machines(d) List of Printers should show up inside the Printers dialog box whenthe Add

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 2-33(h) If one of the serial ports is selected, it is important to make sure thatthe commu

34 MaxMotion for Machines9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and X-on/X-off handshake.The co

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 2-35Use the following procedure to install under Windows 95 or 98(a) Type or Enter WIN at

36 MaxMotion for Machines(c) Printers folder will be displayed. If you do not see Generic / TextOnly pr

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 2-37(g) Again, pull down File menu and select Properties. Properties boxwill show up with

38 MaxMotion for Machinescommunication parameters:9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bits, and h

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-39Chapter 3: A Quick StartMachine Set-Up:( 1) Set MaxMotion software for your pa

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40 MaxMotion for Machines(20) Create a text line at an angle ... Chapter 3-

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-41Machine Setup:( 1) Set MaxMotion software for your particular XYZ table (Virtu

42 MaxMotion for Machines(2) Use Control Pad (Virtual Controller Only)Step 1. Click on the File menu a

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-43will travel up and down from the surface point whileengraving.Step 6. ‘Home’ key will

44 MaxMotion for Machines( 3) Adjust the setting for the surface and get ready for the job (Virt

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-45( 4) Set limit switches and set Home position (Virtual Controller Only)Step 1.

46 MaxMotion for Machinesstarting position with the help of the ControlPad.Step 2. Starting offsets are

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-47left before getting to the actual starting point.Y axis - Negative value if the initia

48 MaxMotion for Machinesaxis. (You should still be declaring the lift value in theMaterials Menu for t

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-49Layout and Design:( 5) Layout a simple job with or without auto layout (Virtual

MaxMotion for Machines Introduction-5 IntroductionWelcome to the world of MaxMotion™ from Solustan, Inc.MaxMotion (maximum fle

50 MaxMotion for Machinesfollowing: MaxMotion! The best product

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-51Step 9. The job is still in the text mode. You can save it, open it,edit it, change it

52 MaxMotion for Machines( 6) Create a multi line badge in Auto Layout (Virtual Controller and

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-53typing the lines as follows:MaxMotionTheController KillerNote that all the lines have

54 MaxMotion for Machines(7) Create and use a Variable List (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Variable lis

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-55B. Click ‘Get Name’ and open a previously stored file witha list.C. Click ‘Get Name’

56 MaxMotion for MachinesStep11. Explore the power and the capabilities of this function .Change the fo

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-57(8) Create and use Batch/Matrix operations with a Variable List (Virtual Contro

58 MaxMotion for MachinesStep 8. Click on the Job Design menu and Select ‘Batch/Matrixoutput’. Batch/Ma

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-59( 9) Create and use Batch/Matrix operations without a Variable List (Virtual C

6 MaxMotion for MachinesMicroGrafx Designer, Aldus Freehand and other graphic programs thatcan generate

60 MaxMotion for MachinesStep 8. Click on the Job Design menu and Select ‘Batch/Matrixoutput’. Batch/M

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-61(10) Import clip art, logos, and designs from Corel Draw (Virtual Controller a

62 MaxMotion for Machines(11) Continue the previous job to fill large TrueType fonts (Virtual

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-63Step 6. Select magnifying glass from the Tool Pad and click on the‘U’ character of the

64 MaxMotion for Machines(12) Create mirror image and rotate graphic files: (Virtual Controlle

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-65(13) Select text for kerning and editing: (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1

66 MaxMotion for Machines(14) Move lines, objects only in the horizontal or vertical direction

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-67(15) How can you change default settings? (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1

68 MaxMotion for Machines(16) What are the short cuts for magnifying glass? (Virtual Controlle

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-69(17) Lowdown on the Materials menu (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1. Cli

MaxMotion for Machines Introduction-7Digital Tool, Inc. DR902-S1, S2, L1, L2 DR903-S

70 MaxMotion for Machines(18) Positive or negative Engraving: (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Say

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-71the blue dots are located.Step 5. Click on the Setting menu and Select ‘Fill’ with 0.0

72 MaxMotion for MachinesStep16. Click on the Settings menu and Select fill with 0.060 in. tool.Step17.

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-73(19) Positive and negative arc creation (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1.

74 MaxMotion for MachinesStep 6. Take the steps 3, 4, and 5 again except bring the cursortoward the bot

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-75(20) Create a text line at an angle (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1. Type

76 MaxMotion for MachinesEngraving:(21) Engrave a job (Virtual Controller and HPGL)Step 1. Prepare a j

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-77(22) How to engrave any part of a job: (Virtual Controller and HPGL)This is

78 MaxMotion for MachinesStep 7. Click Cancel. Select Arrow key and click into any one of theshapes of

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 3-79(23) Pause the machine while in operation and continue or quit (Virtual Cont

8 MaxMotion for MachinesA partial list of the companies that make such amplifiers is givenbelow:Intelli

80 MaxMotion for Machines(24) How to use SmartPlate™: (Virtual Controller Only)Step 1. Positio

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 4-81Chapter 4: System RequirementsThe hardware requirements for MaxMotion are very simple

82 MaxMotion for MachinesCD-ROM drive desirable but not necessarySoftware:Microsoft Windows version 3.X

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-83Chapter 5: MaxMotion BasicsThis chapter provides an explanation of how to use basic Ma

84 MaxMotion for MachinesMain window of MaxMotion applicationTitle BarDisplays the name of the program,

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-85Working AreaAlso known as Edit screen or Layout screen where the job is composed.Statu

86 MaxMotion for Machinesthe working area now while holding down the shift key (note that themagnifying

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-87screen. The primary use of merge for an engraver is to create jobs withmultiple column

88 MaxMotion for MachinesPrintThis command will print the job to the printer you have connected.ExitSel

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-89Job DesignFor detailed information see Job Design in Chapter 8.FontAllows you to choos

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 1-9Chapter 1: Installing MaxMotion Virtual ControllerIt is really simple to install the Ma

90 MaxMotion for MachinesAllows you to view the entered text as curves without converting tocurves. (Vi

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-91Choosing MaterialBy choosing a material from the material menu, cutting parameters lik

92 MaxMotion for Machinesgraphics. These graphics are typically the artwork imported fromgraphic progra

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 5-93piece. Pull down the Graphic menu in and select ‘Change View-Only’.The selected part w

94 MaxMotion for Machines

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-95Chapter 6: File MenuUnder the file menu are the commands for bringing PostScript or CA

96 MaxMotion for MachinesOpen (Ctrl+O)Open... command will allow you to open a previously saved job(*.m

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-97columns in separate files. Edit individual files and use merged filesmainly for viewin

98 MaxMotion for MachinesSave (Ctrl+S)The key combination of Ctrl+S is the short cut for the Save comma

MaxMotion for Machines Chapter 6-99Pull down the File menu and click select Import... An Import dialogbox will be displa