This might find some use in the other applications, but is something I use
when punching small parts on large blanks with AFab. The problem is that the
Show Path graphics gets lost in all that geometry, making it hard to tell
what's going on during Show Path. This also is great for lasers and
waterjets because the kerf is so small that it's hard see, especially on
large parts.

Here's the deal. Set Insert to a layer. Mask all steps - redraw (all tool
path is now not shown). Show all steps - but don't redraw (turn off "Auto
Redraw"). The toolpath isn't redrawn, (you have an empty graphic view) and
Show Path will be much easier to follow. I also set Show Tool = Filled.

Here's a macro snippet that does this:

MASK[ST="*", SH=0]
REDRAW[]
MASK[ST="*", SH=1]
SHOW_PATH[E1="1", E2="80", ST=0, DT=0, SP=6]

- John Gent



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