Mark, You can group the single engraving element just before or after the obstacle and set it's clear to 1". Depending upon how your code generator is written, either one should cause the machine to retract to the higher clear before moving to the new location. Leave all other elements clear set to .05
Gene Bowen > this may seem like a dumb question from someone whos been using s-c for a > long time but here goes.we do a lot of engraving and once in a while i will > have to bring the z up to clear a bolt or clamp.i would always set the clear > for this tool at 1 inch or more only when i had something to clear otherwise > i would leave it at .05.this makes for some wasted movement because the tool > is always going up an inch or more.what is the proper way to leave the clear > at .05 and just jump up to clear the obstruction? > > thanks > mark ====================================================================== To find out more about this mailing list including how to unsubscribe, send the message "info mfg-smartcam" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================================
