Applies to: DentalCAM 8.11

Editing functions in the nesting view

With the editing functions for individual objects, you can edit specific parameters (orientation, cavities, etc.) of individual objects in your blank.

  • You can edit 1 object at a time.

  • The editing functions are only available for objects without bars.

  • Open the Nesting view for adjusting objects with the following icon in the main icon bar:

The editing functions

You open the editing functions via the object list.

The object list in the nesting view

How to open the editing functions

  1. (Optional) Select the desired object in the blank display.

    • DentalCAM highlights the object in the object list with a colored border.

    Figure is an example

  2. Open the editing functions for the required object with the following icon in the left column: 

    • The icon bar for the editing functions is displayed.

     

How to save or discard changes

When you have opened an editing function, 2 sections are displayed in the left column:

  • The icon bar for the editing functions (upper section)
  • The control elements for the currently selected editing function (lower section)

Example: Upper section (marked orange) and lower section (marked blue) of an open editing function

Saving your changes

  1. Save your changes with the lower arrow icon:

  2. Example: Icon to save your changes made with the editing functions (marked orange)

    • DentalCAM saves your changes. The lower section is no longer displayed.
  3. Close the area for the editing function with the upper arrow icon:

  4. Icon to close the editing functions (marked orange)

Discarding your changes

  1. Discard your changes with the following icon:
  2. Example: Icon to discard your changes made with the editing functions (marked orange)

    • DentalCAM discards your changes. The lower section is no longer displayed.
  3. Close the area for the editing function with the upper arrow icon:

  4. Icon to close the editing functions (marked orange)

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