Path Engrave
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Path → Engrave |
Workbenches |
Path |
Default shortcut |
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Introduced in version |
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See also |
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Description
The Path Engrave tool is primarily for engraving a
Draft ShapeString onto a part. However, it may be useful for other kinds of 2D.
Usage
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Options
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Properties
Data
Base
- DataPlacement: -
- DataLabel: - User name of the object (UTF-8)
Depth
- DataClearance Height: The height needed to clear clamps and obstructions
- DataFinal Depth: Final Depth of Tool- lowest value in Z
- DataSafe Height: The above which Rapid motions are allowed.
- DataStart Depth: Starting Depth of Tool- first cut depth in Z
- DataStep Down: Incremental Step Down of Tool
Path
- DataActive: - Make False, to prevent operation from generating code
- DataBase: - The base geometry for this operation
- DataComment: - An optional comment for this operation
- DataCoolant Mode: - Coolant mode for this operation
- DataCycle Time: - Estimated cycle time for this operation
- DataStart Vertex: - The vertex index to start the path from
- DataTool Controller: - The tool controller that will be used to calculate the path
- DataUser Label: - User assigned label
Hidden
- DataBase Object: -
- DataBase Shapes: -
- DataExpression Engine: -
- DataLabel2: -
- DataPath: -
- DataProxy: -
- DataVisibility: -
View
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Scripting
See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.
Example:
#Place code example here.
- Project Commands: Job, Post Process, Check the path job for common errors, Export Template
- Tool Commands: Inspect Path Commands, CAM Simulator, Finish Selecting Loop, Toggle the Active State of the Operation, ToolBit Library editor, ToolBit Dock
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- 3D Operations: 3D Pocket, 3D Surface, Waterline
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- Specialty Operations: Thread Milling
- Miscellaneous: Area, Area workplane
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- Additional: Preferences, Scripting

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