ClsU

Standard Word: CoordinateClsU

Variable: Coordinate.ClsU

Type: Double

This word/variable contains the original (notrotated) X axis coordinate in the APT/CL file for the currently active motion line.

This X-axis coordinate given in the APT/CL file is not affected by coordinate system (plane) rotations which take place in 3+2 and 5 axis operations.

We call this as “U axis” value.

CAM systems such as Siemens NX, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360 give U axis values directly in the GOTO lines in the APT/CL output for all types of operations (3, 3+2 and 5 axis).

However, CAM systems such as Mastercam, Solidcam and Hypermill only give U axis values directly for 3 axis and 5 axis operations, but do not give U axis values for 3+2 axis operations. Instead, they give the Y axis values in the rotated coordinate systems.

Regardless of the CAM system used, MANUSpost calculates the U axis values for all CAMs.

This value, which is calculated with the information in the APT/CL file, is first assigned to the “Coordinate.ClsU” variable. This variable can be used in any script.

In addition, the word “CoordinateClsU” is created from this variable. This word is then used in Format Motion Linear., Format Motion Rapid. and other linear motion commands.