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Keypad Data Entry
When a menu option asks for numerical
data, such as length or depth
dimensions,
the keypad is used to enter the data.
When fractional
values
are involved,
data may be entered as either decimals
or fractions.
Decimals
are the simplest.
To enter a decimal
simply type the whole
number then the decimal point (down arrow key) followed by the decimal
part (i.e. 12.345).
Fractions
are entered simply by placing the '/' (located on the up arrow
key) between the numerator
and denominator.
To enter a pure fraction
such as 1/2, simply type the numerator
(in this case '1') then '/' (up arrow
key) then the denominator
(in this case '2'). A mixed fraction
(i.e. 1 3/16)
is not much harder:
Simply enter the whole number followed
by a space
(right arrow) and then the fraction entered as above.
To go back or
correct an incorrectly
entered number use the left arrow.
Shortcut
keys can be a faster way to get around the menus once they
are learned.
Shortcut
keys are used primarily to access the built-in
functions.
The shortcuts
options are printed below the numbers on the
keypad (see Figure 15) and include the following:
Projects
Cut
Rout
Joint
Miter
Acssory
Measure
Repeat
Options
Key will initiate the Projects
menu.
Key will initiate the Cross Cut and Rip Cut menu.
Key will initiate the Edge Routing menu.
Key will initiate the Squaring
and Jointing
menu.
Key will initiate the Bevel and Miter Cut menu.
Key will access a menu of any add-on accessories.
Key will allow user to measure width or length of piece.
Key will allow user to repeat the previous operation
without having to go through all of the setup steps.
Key will allow access to machine
settings and info.
Built-In Functions
The CompuCarve
machine
is capable of performing
most of the basic
woodworking
operations
normally done on conventional
equipment,
such
as a table saw, a jointer, a miter saw, a shaper, or a router.
For large
projects, the user who has access to the latter tools can determine
which
method
is most advantageous
in any given situation.
However,
for smaller
projects the ease of use and the precision of cuts clearly make the
CompuCarve
machine the preferred
choice.
Frequently
it will be desirable
- and in some cases necessary
- to dress a board before carving.
The
built-in functions
make it possible to easily perform this task with only one
machine.
To access the CompuCarve's
various built-in functions,
a menu
style interface
has been provided
that uses the keypad and LCD display.
Shortcuts
to these functions
are conveniently
located on the CompuCarve
keypad.
These shortcuts allow the built-in functions
to be performed
without the use of the CompuCarve
design software.
The following
is a
brief description
of each of the built-in functions:
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CompuCarve
TM
System (Rev 1.6) 09/27/06
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