Multi-Line Pivot Teach Workflow

This workflow explains how to move or rotate a group of toolpath points using the Pivot Teach workflow.

Workflow Steps

Step 1: Select the point

Use Single-Point Selection.

You can select a line from the NC Editor (for example, a linear point or regshape) or a point from the 3D Viewer by clicking the point directly.

Step 2: Select multiple lines

Extend the selection using Multi-Line Selection:

• CTRL — additive selection
• SHIFT — range selection

Step 3: Select the reference frame

In the Pivot Manipulator, choose the reference:

• Base Frame (G93) - the fixed machine frame is used as the reference.
• Pivot - the first selected motion point defines the reference frame position for the Manipulator. You can edit the manipulator position before applying the transformation.

Step 4: Edit Pivot Teach values

In the Pivot Teach Panel, enter:

• Translation offsets (dX, dY, dZ)
• Rotation angles (dRx, dRy, dRz)

Step 5: Preview the changes

Review the updated toolpath in the 3D Viewer using Pivot Teach Preview before applying the change.

Step 6: Accept Pivot Teach changes

Press Accept in the Pivot Teach Panel.

All selected points update simultaneously.

Workflow Multi-Line Pivot Teach

Operator insights

• Multi-line Pivot Teach is commonly used to align toolpaths with the workpiece or fixture position.
• When using Pivot reference, the first selected motion point becomes the transformation pivot.
• The preview toolpath allows you to verify the transformation before modifying the NC program.
• If the preview result is incorrect, adjust the transformation parameters or select a different pivot.
• Changing the selection or clearing the rototranslation values automatically cancels the preview.
• Always inspect the updated toolpath in the 3D Viewer before confirming the transformation.