Format Motion From

This command can be added by right-clicking on the Linear Motion. heading inside “Commands” tab.

This command is activated with FROM. statement in the APT/CL file.

It is a special command developed only for some CAD/CAM systems (eg Catia).

After reading the FROM. statement in the APT/CL file, it is used to create the appropriate lines for this statement in the NC program.

The FROM. statement in the APT/CL file executes the Event From.. This event includes “ActionLinearMotion” as standard. “ActionLinearMotion” executes one of the linear motion commands according to the settings and definitions made in the post processor.