Before simulating toolpaths;

Unhide the workpiece

Switch to wireframe

You can use the RMB > Play Path option on the sequence in the Model Tree to play individual sequences or the whole Operation.

A classic media player control will show to control the process, the assembly can be tumbled while the sequence is playing.

The Play Path option is also available whilst editing a sequence and in this mode gives you access to NC Check.  Sequences can also be played via the Process Manager.

 

Simulation

Once your sequence has been created you can simulate the tool movement in two ways:

Cutter Line motion (CL Data)

This is the default simulation method and the clearest for considering tool movements.  The motion of the tool will be simulated and 3D lines will be created joining the coordinate points calculated within the sequence.  You can tumble the model whilst the tool is moving.

NC Check

The assembly cannot be tumbled whilst in NC Check.

This is a ‘virtual machining’ process in which the Workpiece is shaded and material is removed as the tool movement is simulated.  NC Check is not available via the RMB menu.

For all sequences – the Operation:

Manufacturing tab > Play Path > Material Removal Simulation

 

NC Check image quality

Changing to a 1×1 Resolution with give a higher resolution motion display if you are after more detail or a screen dump.

NC CHECK > Resolution > 1×1 pix