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Boundary Mode gibbscam

These settings control the position of the tool when it is in contact with the boundary.

On specifies that the center of the tool will cut to the boundary.
To specifies that the edge of the tool will cut to the boundary. Specifically, it will remain inside and tangent to the boundary.
Past lets the tool travel past the boundary but remain tangent.

Extra Offset

You may add an amount the tool can travel by entering a positive or negative value in this field.

Contact Area Only

Tool path will be generated only where the tool touches the part.

Output Calculated Boundary

This will output the geometry of the Boundary in the current workgroup.

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