Learning Mastercam X2 Mill 2D Step by Step

On the CD The create rectangular shapes function enables the operator to create rectangular shapes at any angle having 90 sharp corners or rounded corners. Other shapes that can be created with this function include Obround, Single D, Double D and Ellipse.

A rectangle is created. The operator specifies the Width, Height and Anchor position.

Click
the down arrow ![]()
Click
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Click
the Base Point radio button ![]()
Click
the Expand button ![]()
Click
the lower left corner anchor ![]()
Click
the rectangular shape button ![]()
Select position of base point
Tap the
to activate Fastpoint
Enter ![]()
Enter width and height or select position of corner
Tap the
key for Width; enter ![]()
into the Height box; enter ![]()
Press
to cancel the function
A rectangle is created whose size and location is determined by inputting its diagonal endpoints.

Click
the down arrow ![]()
Click
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Click
the 2 Points radio button ![]()
Click
the Expand button ![]()
Select position of first corner
Click
the rectangular shape button ![]()
Be sure Autocursor is set to ![]()
Click
near the end of the arc
Select position of second corner
Click
near the end of the line
Press
to cancel the function
A rectangle is created whose size...