PPR tree in catprocess

Hi, I am looking for a way to change the specification tree so I can see mo (machining operation) in higher order instead of tool change order. Also I would like to see the pp instruction all by itself in that tree. Say I have to change machining axis on horizontal machine from b0 face to b90 or any other b position in order to run two work coordinates systems( engineering requirements of datum surfaces).

When I create machine axis change it is absorbed by prev. tool change and it becomes less readable unless tree is fully expanded. Also I try to put a pp instruction before machine axis change by putting some disply or pprint statements, comments etc. Idea is to keep the tree organized and documented. I have used other systems in past such as mastercam, ug, surfcam and I was able to keep my programs fully documented.  UG  allows  you  to view  the  tree  in either  tool order  or mo order

I think whenever any cnc-programmer starts building toolpaths first thing he thinks what tools will be used for that particular op and then start using them in mo. Once the program is done all you want to see machining operations in sequential order. And then in final review you can rearrange some mo (especially when some 56 tools and 120 mo used) just by dragging them without creating the tool-change.
Thanks

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I aggre that better visibility of a machine axis change, would help find one lost in some 56 tools. Have you tried finding it with search?

Hi All,

I didn't mean to resurrect this thread. But I would like to let everyone know that DS has begun addressing this requirement in 3Dx.  Last month, I made a small video clip of my idea and sent it our friends at DS and now it is under conceptual stage. Also there are a tons of other improvements in 3Dx especially in machining workbenches.

Attached is a small video clip of a VB App I demonstrated briefly in one of my COE presentations. I believe it was back in 2012 or 2013 anyway I don't recall exactly as I am getting old.

It was lot of work in this App unfortunately I was never able to finish it completely because being a full time NC-Programmer it burns you out with such hobbies. I am glad they will be looking into it finally. And hopefully our future generations of NC-Programmers might enjoy it if something like this gets implemented. There would be no more scrolling up and down a long PPR tree especially finding resources and showing/hiding products while doing some large complex part-programming.

Hi Samarinder,

Great news.

R&D does listen to the users.

It doesn't happen as fast as we would like, but it never hurts to let them know what would make CATIA NC better for all of us.

Thanks

Dave

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Dave Frank  *    Dasco Engineering.

NC Programming Lead

COE Product Co-Chairman, Digital Numerical Control