NC Information Bar

  • When the Navigator is activated, selectfrom the toolbar.

  • When the Navigator is activated, select View > Pane > NC Information Bar from the menu bar.

Important Note! The NC Information Bar is only available when you are in the Navigator.

Using the NC Information Bar

  1. You must be in Navigator to access the NC Information Bar.

  2. You can open the Information Bar by clicking  in the toolbar or from the menu bar.
    (Click the Access button above for more information on accessing this feature.)

Important: You will not be able to access the NC Information Bar until you have activated Navigator. The NC Information Bar iconnor the menu item will accessible until you have activated the Navigator (the icon and menu item are dimmed).

Customizing the Information Bar

You can customize the number of decimal digits displayed in the Information Bar in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision. Note that the number of digits allowed for each column category vary depending on the category type (see the Information Bar Key below for more information).  

Moving the Information Bar 

The NC Information Bar can be moved to another area in the Cimatron graphics pane by by simply clicking on the Information Bar window's title bar with the left mouse button and holding down, while dragging the window to the desired location. The Information Bar will float in the graphics pane until you re-dock it.

After you have moved the Information Bar, you can right-click on the window's title bar to Move, Size, or Hide it. (Note that you can also move and resize the Information Bar by using the conventional left-click and drag / hover and resize mouse operations.)

The appearance (shown or hidden) and location of the Information Bar in the graphics pane is always retained and will be the same for each session unless changes are made.

Re-docking the Information Bar 

To re-dock the Information Bar to its original location:

  1. Click the Information Bar window title bar, then while holding down the left mouse button, begin to move the Information Bar. Navigation buttons will appear on your screen.

  2. Hold the left mouse button, move your mouse cursor to the down arrow and release the mouse left-mouse button. The Information Bar is re-docked to its original position.

    Note: There are two available down arrow buttons widely spread across the graphics pane; one in the center of the graphics pane and one at the bottom. Selecting either button will re-dock the Information Bar.

Copying values from the Information Bar

To copy a value displayed in the Information Bar:

  1. Hover the mouse cursor over the value you want to copy and double-click the left mouse button. The selected value is highlighted in BLUE. 

  2. Press Ctrl + C to copy the value. Press Ctrl + V to paste the value.

NC Information Bar key

Column Category

Definition

Tool Tip

       X
       Y
       Z

Cutter coordinates

Customize the number of digits displayed for this column in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Distance. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed is 3.

Tilt Vector

       I
       J
       K

Normal machining vector

Customize the number of digits displayed for this column in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Distance. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed is 4.

Tilt Angles

       Ta
       Td

Tilt angle and tilt direction

Customize the number of digits displayed for this column in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Angle. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed is 1.

Surf. Norm

       In
       Jn
       Kn

Surface normals

Customize the number of digits displayed for this column in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Distance. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed is 3.

Arc Data

       Xc
       Yc
       R

For circular motions (G2, G3)

  • X and Y define the coordinates of the arc center

  • R defines the radius of the arc

Customize the number of digits displayed for this column in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Distance. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed is 3.

Machine Parameters

       Feed
       Spin
       Coolant
       Fz
       Vc

Machining parameters

Customize the number of digits displayed for Feed, Fz, and Vc in Preferences > General > Measuring Precision > Distance. The minimum number of decimal digits that can be displayed for Feed is 3, and for Fz and Vc it is 1.

Cutter

       Name
       Diameter
       Cut Length

Cutter name, diameter, and cut length

If Cutter Compensation is used, this field is highlighted in orange for the specific block(s). 

Note: If the Navigator displays the tool in motion inside a compensated region, the Block Number field in the Navigator is also highlighted in orange.

General Information

       TP
       Proc.
       Block No.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.