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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of CIMCO Edit v6. CIMCO Edit v6 is the latest version in a long line of proven CNC editing solutions from CIMCO
Integration.
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What is new in this version of CIMCO
Edit v6
CIMCO Edit v6 includes a number of improvements over previous versions.
• New user interface
The new user interface in CIMCO Edit v6 follows the latest standards for Windows user interface design.
• Comprehensive on-line help
Now everything you need to know about functions that was previously contained in the reference manuals is on-line and at your fingertips.
Stumped on a function? the F1 key or the Help button will take you right to the information you need.
• Optimized editor engine
The new optimized editor engine loads large files quickly, and with minimal memory usage.
• Flexible configuration
Flexible configuration of colors, NC commands etc.
• Advanced standard protocol
Advanced standard protocol allows you to communicate with multiple
CNC’s simultaneously.
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Overview
• Purpose
You can use CIMCO Edit v6 to make changes and check CNC programs for your CNC machines. If you have a serial communication line from the PC to the CNC machine, you can send and receive programs directly, even when working with other CNC programs.
CIMCO Edit v6 is designed for editing CNC-programs. CIMCO Edit v6 is able to distinguish between several different formats including
ISO, APT and Heidenhain to name some.
• User interface
CIMCO Edit v6 has a standard Windows user interface, having one or more windows for every open file. The functions in CIMCO Edit v6 can be activated through the Ribbon Bar, which helps you to quickly find the commands needed for a task. The commands are organized into logical groups under tabs.
Figure 1.1: CIMCO Edit v6 User interface
