Pivot Teach Preview

When applying transformations from the Pivot Teach Panel, Shopfloor Assistant displays a temporary preview of the resulting toolpath in the 3D Viewer. This preview allows the operator to verify the geometric impact of the transformation before committing the modification to the program. The original toolpath remains unchanged until the transformation is confirmed.

This feature enables you to:

• visualize the impact of transformations in the 3D Viewer
• compare the original toolpath with the temporary preview result
• verify geometry, trajectory behavior, and clearances before applying the change
• ensure that modifications are safe and correct before saving

The preview works together with the NC Editor and the Pivot Teach Panel, providing immediate visual feedback while the operator adjusts transformation values. The preview reflects the current edited state and is updated when additional edits are made.

How to use Pivot Teach Preview

Step 1: Select the elements to modify

Select a point, multiple lines, or a structured block (for example, regshape) from:

• the NC Editor
• or directly from the 3D Viewer

The selection defines which elements will be affected by the transformation.

Step 2: Enter transformation values

In the Rototranslation Panel, define the transformation values:

• Translation offsets (dTx, dTy, dTz)
• Rotation offsets (dRx, dRy, dRz)

Step 3: Preview the resulting toolpath

The system calculates the transformation and displays a preview of the new toolpath in the 3D Viewer. The preview allows the operator to visually verify the result before applying any changes to the NC program.

During preview:

• the modified toolpath is displayed separately from the original position
• the operator can clearly see the difference between the initial and transformed geometry
• the Manipulator reflects the new pivot and position
• circular motions (G104) are recalculated, including arc endpoints and via or mid-points
• regshape structures remain consistent, preserving internal geometry and relationships
• all dependent positions and offsets are updated accordingly
• no changes are written to the NC program yet

The preview is useful for validating:

• the new position of the toolpath
• the correctness of the transformation
• circular geometry behavior and continuity
• potential clearance or collision risks

The operator can review the result and decide whether to apply or discard the transformation.

Visual representation

• Original toolpath: displayed using the standard program color
• Preview toolpath: displayed in neutral yellow to indicate a temporary transformation

The preview clearly distinguishes between the current program and the temporary transformation result.

Step 4: Apply or discard the transformation

After reviewing the preview, the operator can either confirm the transformation or cancel it.

Option 1: Apply the transformation

Press Accept in the Rototranslation Panel to confirm the modification.

When the transformation is applied:

• the updated coordinates are written to the NC program
• the preview toolpath becomes the new active toolpath
• the 3D Viewer refreshes using the updated program data

Use Accept only after verifying the transformation in the 3D Viewer. The preview is generated automatically after each accepted change.

Validate the result in the 3D Viewer

Check the updated toolpath carefully:

• geometry correctness
• tool orientation
• distances and clearances
• overall trajectory behavior

Use navigation, rendering modes, and measurement tools for detailed inspection.

Option 2: Discard the transformation

If the preview does not match the intended result, the operator can cancel the operation.

The preview is automatically cleared when one of the following actions occurs:

• selecting a different NC line
• selecting a different point in the 3D Viewer
• clearing the values entered in the Pivot Teach Panel

Discarding the preview:

• removes the temporary preview toolpath
• restores the original toolpath visualization
• leaves the NC program unchanged

This allows the operator to safely test different transformation values without modifying the program.

Operator insights

• Preview mode allows validation before modifying the NC program.
• No changes are written to the program until Accept is pressed.
• Use the 3D Viewer to confirm the spatial result before applying the transformation.
• If the preview result is incorrect, discard the preview and adjust transformation parameters.
• Multiple preview attempts can be performed safely before confirming the final result.
• When working with regshape blocks, internal block geometry remains preserved during preview and final application.