Direction

Standard Word: CircularDirection

Variable: Circular.Direction

Type: Enum

It gives the rotation direction of the circular/helical move either as CW (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise).

This value, which is calculated with the information in the APT/CL file, is first assigned to the “Circular.Direction” variable. This variable can be used in any script. When used in a script, the “Circular.Direction” variable returns the string “CW” or “CCW”.

In addition, the word “CircularDirection” can be created from this variable. However, it is not receommended to create this word from this variable.

Important Note: “CircularDirection” word is very similar to “CoordinateType” word. Normally you would define G02/G03 codes in the word “CoordinateType” along with other linear motion codes (G00,G01). However, if you wish, you can define the G02/G03 codes within the word “CircularDirection” instead. But we do not recommend it. It is much better to define all motion codes (G00/G01/G02/G03) in “CommandType” word and not define any circular G code in the word “CircularDirection”.