Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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Every time I put a check mark on a tool path to hi-light it, the slider bar goes all the way to the right forcing me to drag it back to the left to check the next tool path. I know the slider is to uncover hidden text left unseen, but it is a nuisance to have to slide each time I want to check a box at the start of the tool path. Is there a way to prevent this or expand the size of the pane to accommodate a larger tool path to prevent having to slide the bar? I have tried to expand the pane, but no luck. Thanks for any help in this matter...joe
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Re: Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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You can't make the toolpath tab any wider than it is.

Why such long toolpath names? If it's to make things easier at the machining end you could use the toolpath notes etc and display them. That's what I do with my jobs. I have my ShopBot Post Processor and control software set to show the tool name, tool notes, job notes etc when loading the job.

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OK, thanks, Adrian. I will follow your advice and make my long notes elsewhere...joe

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I also put notes in the name of my toolpath... If you double-click the Toolpaths title above the toolpaths you will get the Toolpath Management box that you can resize and move to anyplace on your monitor (vs 9.15 only.) In version 8.5 there is an icon for opening it. I like having the notes in my toolpath name; I need all the help I can get.
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Re: Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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Didn't know about the double click but you can also access the notes by clicking on the Toolpath Summary icon (clock) if you don't need the floating window.

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Re: Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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Hmm....same issue here was bugging me:(
I do mainly one ofs nowadays, and I'll try a few different angle/shank/ vbits and engraving bits, and different radius pointed roundover bits to get the look I want.
I add the description of the bit so I don't have to open each one or hover.
Really is a pain when you're trying to preview different combinations!
You can use the scroll wheel on your mouse for the slider, but STILL....:(
Never had that issue with VCP8.5**
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Re: Slider bar at bottom of ToolPath tab

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jimwill2 wrote:I also put notes in the name of my toolpath... If you double-click the Toolpaths title above the toolpaths you will get the Toolpath Management box that you can resize and move to anyplace on your monitor (vs 9.15 only.) In version 8.5 there is an icon for opening it. I like having the notes in my toolpath name; I need all the help I can get.
Thanks, Jim, that works great!...joe

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jimwill2 wrote:I also put notes in the name of my toolpath... If you double-click the Toolpaths title above the toolpaths you will get the Toolpath Management box that you can resize and move to anyplace on your monitor (vs 9.15 only.) In version 8.5 there is an icon for opening it. I like having the notes in my toolpath name; I need all the help I can get.
WOW! Didn't know you could double click and bring up a floating window like that. VERY helpful. I tend to also put a bunch of information in the toolpath name. Now I have a way to keep that pesky non-sizeable display of toolpaths from scrolling back and forth. SWEET!!

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