Turning – Programming | Using the simulation window
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Depiction as contour view
The simulation window displays a contour view. The contour view provides the
necessary feedback for precisely positioning the tool or for following a contour
along the machining plane.
The contour view uses the following colors (defaults):
Figure 80: Simulation window with contour view
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Machining pattern (white)
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Current block or machining position (green)
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Tool contour, tool position and tool track
(orange)
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