Instruction Manual

8-16 Beginning Programming
Arcs
There are two available methods for teaching an arc:
• Start, Middle, End (S,M,E)
• Center
The S,M,E method asks you to teach a starting point for your arc, a middle point, and an end point. The
three points are treated like a part of a circle and the arc will be dispensed along the three points
accordingly.
The Center method asks you to teach a starting point on the arc followed by a center point. Since the arc
is treated like a part of a circle, the center point is the center of the circle if the arc were to complete 360
degrees. Activating the
Clockwise feature determines the direction the dispensing head moves while
dispensing.
The
Degrees text box is used with the Center method if you know how many degrees of a complete
circle the arc will travel. However, the degrees are automatically calculated when programming with the
S,M,E method.
The
Line Style text box allows you to choose the line style for your arc. Clicking on Edit takes you to the
Edit Line Parameters dialog box for tailoring the line style. Weight Control lines can also be used for
arcs. Refer to Figure 8-4 below.
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes.