RetractDistance

Standard Word: AxisChangeRetractDistance

Variable: AxisChange.RetractDistance

Type: Double

The “AxisChange.RetractDistance” is a variable used when “Axis Change” mode is automatically activated in MANUSpost, or in other words it is used to automatically position the alternate rotary axis when the rotary axis limit occurs.“Axis Change” is a special mode of MANUSpost and MANUSpost automatically determines when to activate “Axis Change” mode.To learn more about “Axis Change” mode, read “Format Motion Axis Change” command explanation.In “Axis Change” mode, before moving to the alternate position, the cutting tool is lifted in the tool axis by the amount defined in this variable. After this movement, the rotary axes are rotated to the alternate position.IMPORTANT NOTE: This variable must be set, especially if there is at least one rotary axis on the head.IMPORTANT NOTE2: This variable is defined as a configuration variable to provide flexibility to the end user. If the end user does not want to enter this value manually in the configuration variable, its value must be set in an “ActionScript” to be defined in the Event Program Start..