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User Guide
Toolpath Point Parameters
Contents
Overview 1
Toolpath point parameter functions 2
Sample macros ................................................................................................... 5

Using Toolpath Point Parameters mode 6

Segment and point identifiers 9
Postprocessor requirements 10
Autodesk Legal Notice 11

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Overview

Toolpath point parameters are user-defined attributes, with

associated values, attached to individual points along a toolpath.
They enable you to apply custom instructions to individual points
along a toolpath, to control different types of machines, such as:
▪ Laser cutters
▪ Water jet cutters
▪ Paint sprayers
▪ Additive machines

If you add parameters to toolpath points, you must update

your postprocessor to process these parameters (see page
10).
For example, when using a laser cutter you may need to vary the
intensity of the beam at certain points in the toolpath:

— At the start, turn on the laser to a power of 90%.

— 10mm from the start, turn the laser power to 100%.
— 10mm from the end, turn the laser power to 90%.

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 — At the end, turn the laser off.

Toolpath point parameter

functions

You can use the following toolpath point parameter functions in a

macro, or by typing them into a command window:
Description Function
Returns the number of int toolpath_segment_count( ent
segments on the referenced ity ref)
toolpath.
Returns the number of points int segment_point_count( entity
on the n'th segment of the ref, int n)
referenced toolpath.
Returns the length of the n'th real segment_get_length( entity
segment of the referenced ref, int n)
toolpath.
Returns the id of the point int segment_get_point_at_distan
distance ± tolerance from the ce( entity ref, int n, real
start of the n'th segment on distance, real tolerance)
the referenced toolpath.
Creates a point at distance int segment_create_point_at_dis
from the start of the n'th tance( entity ref, int n, real
segment on the referenced distance, real tolerance)
toolpath. If there is an
existing point within tolerance
of this point then no new
point is created. Returns the
id of the newly created or
existing point.

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 Returns a map of parameters int point_parameters( entity
on the m'th point on the n'th ref, int n, int m, string
segment of the referenced component-type)
toolpath, or if component-type
is specified as such, to the
lead connected to that
segment or the link that
precedes it.

Component-type is an
optional argument for adding
parameters to a component
other than a segment. When
omitted, segment is assumed.
Adds a parameter named key int point_add_parameter( entity
with value value to the m'th ref, int n, int m, string key,
point on the n'th segment of string value, string component-
the referenced toolpath, or if type)
component-type is specified
as such, to the lead connected
to that segment or the link
that precedes it.

Component-type is an
optional argument for adding
parameters to a component
other than a segment. When
omitted, segment is assumed.
Remove parameter named int point_remove_parameter( ent
key from the m'th point on ity ref, int n, int m, string
the n'th segment of the key, string component-type)
referenced toolpath, or if
component-type is specified
as such, to the lead connected
to that segment or the link
that precedes it.

Component-type is an
optional argument for adding
parameters to a component
other than a segment. When
omitted, segment is assumed.

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 Remove all parameters from int point_remove_parameters( en
the m'th point on the n'th tity ref, int n, int m)
segment of the referenced
toolpath.
Returns the geometric point OBJECT
on a toolpath which is closest closest_point_on_toolpath(ENTIT
to a given point in space. Y toolpath, POINT point)

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 Sample macros
This example adds a parameter called laser to every toolpath point
and the parameter's value increases by ten, from one point to the
next.

Points can have more than one parameter, or they can have
no parameters at all.
int segments = toolpath_segment_count("toolpath", "1")
int segment = 0
int error = 0

while $segment < $segments {

int points = segment_point_count("toolpath", "1",
$segment)
int point = 0
int power = 0

while $point < $points {

$error = point_add_parameter("toolpath", "1",
$segment, $point, "laser", $power)
$point = $point + 1
$power = $power + 10
}

$segment = $segment + 1
}

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Using Toolpath Point
Parameters mode

The toolpath point parameter functionality is mainly macro-driven.

However, you can enter the following command to start the
Toolpath Point Parameters mode to work with toolpath point
parameters interactively:
EDIT TOOLPATH POINT_PARAMETERS DISPLAY

You must have an active toolpath to enter this mode.

When in Toolpath Process Parameters mode, you can use the
Toolpath Process Parameters tab.

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 The Process Parameters dialog is also available:

The Filters area and Layers list is only used for strategies
calculated from the PowerMill Additive plugin.
The Process Parameters dialog enables you to select a point and
view its parameters.

Points with parameters are red and points with no parameters are
blue. The selected point is surrounded by a yellow circle. For
example, 0:10 where the first number (0) is the segment number
and the second (10) the point number.

— Displays the distance of the selected point from the start of

the toolpath segment.

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 — Displays the distance of the selected point from the end of the
toolpath segment.
To view process parameters:
1 Select an Output Tag from the list. The Points list displays all the
points that have the selected Tag applied to it.

2 Click under a column to delete the process parameters from

the points in your selection from that column.
Click Toolpath Point Parameters tab > Finish panel >Accept to exit
the Toolpath Point Parameters mode.

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Segment and point
identifiers

When using toolpath point parameters, it is important to understand

how segment and point identifiers work:
▪ Segment and point identifiers use zero-based indexing. This
means the first point or segment has a value of 0. If a toolpath
has 10 segments, then the segment identifiers are 0 to 9
inclusive. Similarly, if a segment has 8 points then the point
identifiers are in the range 0 to 7 inclusive.
▪ Segment and point identifiers are transitory, not fixed. So, if you
create a new point, all the points after the additional point are
renumbered.
In this example, a new point is inserted between points 4 and 5.
In the updated toolpath segment, all points after point 4 have
new identifiers. Because the number of points has also changed,
a cached value from segment_point_count() is no longer
correct.

Do not use any previously stored point identifiers or point

counts after inserting a new point.

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Postprocessor
requirements

To use the parameters added to a toolpath point, you must update

your postprocessor option file.
For example, if you create a parameter laser, you must modify your
option file to include udp_laser.

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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
▪ Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works (CC BY-NC-ND)
This license lets you copy, distribute, and display only verbatim
copies of our work as long as you credit us, but you cannot alter
the learning content in any way or use it commercially. Terms of
this license can be viewed online at
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-
nd/3.0/us/deed.en_US
▪ Special permissions on content marked as No Derivative Works For
video-based learning content marked as No Derivative Works
(ND), Autodesk grants you special permission to make
modifications but only for the purpose of translating the video
content into another language.
These conditions can be modified only by explicit permission of
Autodesk, Inc. Send requests for modifications outside of these
license terms to [email protected].

Can I get special permission to do something different with the learning

content?
Unless otherwise stated, our Creative Commons conditions can be
modified only by explicit permission of Autodesk, Inc. If you have
any questions or requests for modifications outside of these license
terms, email us at [email protected].

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 How do I attribute Autodesk learning content?
You must explicitly credit Autodesk, Inc., as the original source of
the materials. This is a standard requirement of the Attribution (BY)
term in all Creative Commons licenses. In some cases, such as for
the Autodesk video learning content, we specify exactly how we
would like to be attributed.
This is usually described on the video's end-plate. For the most part
providing the title of the work, the URL where the work is hosted,
and a credit to Autodesk, Inc., is quite acceptable. Also, remember
to keep intact any copyright notice associated with the work. This
may sound like a lot of information, but there is flexibility in the way
you present it.
Here are some examples:
"This document contains content adapted from the Autodesk®
Maya® Help, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-
NonCommercial-Share Alike license. Copyright © Autodesk, Inc."
"This is a Finnish translation of a video created by the Autodesk
Maya Learning Channel @ www.youtube.com/mayahowtos.
Copyright © Autodesk, Inc."
"Special thanks to the Autodesk® 3ds Max® Learning Channel @
www.youtube.com/3dsmaxhowtos. Copyright © Autodesk, Inc."

Do I follow YouTube's standard license or Autodesk's Creative

Commons license?
The videos of the Autodesk Learning Channels on YouTube are
uploaded under YouTube's standard license policy. Nonetheless,
these videos are released by Autodesk as Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works (CC BY-NC-ND)
and are marked as such.
You are free to use our video learning content according to the
Creative Commons license under which they are released.

Where can I easily download Autodesk learning videos?

Most of the Autodesk Learning Channels have an associated iTunes
podcast from where you can download the same videos and watch
them offline. When translating Autodesk learning videos, we
recommend downloading the videos from the iTunes podcasts.

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 Can I translate Autodesk learning videos?
Yes. Even though our learning videos are licensed as No Derivative
Works (ND), we grant everyone permission to translate the audio
and subtitles into other languages. In fact, if you want to recapture
the video tutorial as-is but show the user interface in another
language, you are free to do so. Be sure to give proper attribution
as indicated on the video's Creative Commons end-plate. This
special permission only applies to translation projects. Requests for
modifications outside of these license terms can be directed to
[email protected].

How do I let others know that I have translated Autodesk learning

content into another language?
Autodesk is happy to see its learning content translated into as
many different languages as possible. If you translate our videos or
any of our learning content into other languages, let us know. We
can help promote your contributions to our growing multilingual
community. In fact, we encourage you to find creative ways to
share our learning content with your friends, family, students,
colleagues, and communities around the world. Contact us at
[email protected].

I have translated Autodesk learning videos into other languages. Can I

upload them to my own YouTube channel?
Yes, please do and let us know where to find them so that we can
help promote your contributions to our growing multilingual
Autodesk community. Contact us at
[email protected].

Can I repost or republish Autodesk learning content on my site or blog?

Yes, you can make Autodesk learning material available on your site
or blog as long as you follow the terms of the Creative Commons
license under which the learning content is released. If you are
simply referencing the learning content as-is, then we recommend
that you link to it or embed it from where it is hosted by Autodesk.
That way the content will always be fresh. If you have translated or
remixed our learning content, then by all means you can host it
yourself. Let us know about it, and we can help promote your
contributions to our global learning community. Contact us at
[email protected].

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 Can I show Autodesk learning content during my conference?
Yes, as long as it's within the scope of a noncommercial event, and
as long as you comply with the terms of the Creative Commons
license outlined above. In particular, the videos must be shown
unedited with the exception of modifications for the purpose of
translation. If you wish to use Autodesk learning content in a
commercial context, contact us with a request for permission at
[email protected].

Can I use Autodesk learning content in my classroom?

Yes, as long as you comply with the terms of the Creative Commons
license under which the learning material is released. Many teachers
use Autodesk learning content to stimulate discussions with
students or to complement course materials, and we encourage you
to do so as well.

Can I re-edit and remix Autodesk video learning content?

No, but for one exception. Our Creative Commons BY-NC-ND license
clearly states that "derivative works" of any kind (edits, cuts,
remixes, mashups, and so on) are not allowed without explicit
permission from Autodesk. This is essential for preserving the
integrity of our instructors' ideas. However, we do give you
permission to modify our videos for the purpose of translating them
into other languages.

Can I re-edit and remix Autodesk downloadable 3D assets and footage?

Yes. The Autodesk Learning Channels on YouTube provide
downloadable 3D assets, footage, and other files for you to follow
along with the video tutorials on your own time. This downloadable
material is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-
NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA) license. You can
download these materials and experiment with them, but your
remixes must give us credit as the original source of the content
and be shared under the identical license terms.

Can I use content from Autodesk online help to create new materials for
a specific audience?
Yes, if you want to help a specific audience learn how to optimize
the use of their Autodesk software, there is no need to start from
scratch. You can use, remix, or enrich the relevant help content and
include it in your book, instructions, examples, or workflows you
create, then Share-Alike with the community. Always be sure to
comply with the terms of the Creative Commons license under
which the learning content is released.

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 What are the best practices for marking content with Creative Commons
Licenses?
When reusing a CC-licensed work (by sharing the original or a
derivative based on the original), it is important to keep intact any
copyright notice associated with the work, including the Creative
Commons license being used. Make sure you abide by the license
conditions provided by the licensor, in this case Autodesk, Inc.

Trademarks
The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk,
Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and other
countries: 3ds Max, ADSK, Alias, ATC, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD,
Autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forge, Autodesk
Fusion 360, BIM 360, BuildingConnected, Civil 3D, Dancing Baby,
The (image) Eagle, FBX, FeatureCAM, Flame, FormIt, Forge, Forge
Devcon, Forge Fund, Fusion 360, Glue, Green Building Studio,
ICMLive, InfoWater, InfoWorks, InfraWorks, Innovyze,
Instructables, Inventor, Make Anything, Maya, Moldflow,
MotionBuilder, Mudbox, Navisworks, Netfabb, PartMaker, Plangrid,
PowerInspect, PowerMill, PowerShape, Pype, RasterDWG, Redshift,
RealDWG, ReCap, Revit, Shotgun, SketchBook, Spacemaker,
Tinkercad, TrustedDWG, VRED. All other brand names, product
names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Disclaimer
THIS PUBLICATION AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS
MADE AVAILABLE BY AUTODESK, INC. "AS IS." AUTODESK, INC.
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
REGARDING THESE MATERIALS.

Except where otherwise noted, this work is licensed

under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
3.0 Unported License. Please see the Autodesk Creative Commons
FAQ for more information.

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