Operations Editor

The Operations Tab of the Shape Editor is also known as the Operations Editor.

To access the Operations Editor

Access the Shape Editor

Click the Operations Tab

or

Click the Edit Operations button in the Part Editor

Modify Operations in the Operation Editor

To modify an existing operation in the Operations Editor

Simply Click on the Operation

The options will vary depending on the type of operation, hole, dado (groove), line bore, etc...

To eliminate an Operation placed on the part by Mozaik automatically:

Click on the operation

Click the Hide checkbox

Operation ID Numbers

All operations created in Mozaik have a unique ID number. This number can be used in the Custom Parameters to adjust alter the operation.

In this example the Front Line Bore for this base end panel is #812.

Note the other ID number on the other examples in this help file.

Bore Hole with the Operations Editor

Click Bore Hole Button to add a hole

Enter Hole Diameter

Enter Hole Depth

Click on the Hole & use the mouse to drag in to position

or

Enter the X & Y coordinates for the centerline of the hole.

NOTE - to bore hole through the material set the Depth =/> the material thickness

or

Click the Equation Editor & write a formula for (partname).th

(partname) is equal to the part.

for example: UEnd.th

Cut Groove (Dado) with the Operation Editor

Click Cut Groove button to add a groove (dado)

Enter the Width and Length of the groove

Enter the X &Y position

Enter the depth and angle.

The illustration on the left shows grooves cut for shelf standards.

Add Linebore with the Operation Editor

Click 32mm Line Bore to add a row of system holes

Enter the Quantity

Enter the X,Y position

This illustration shows a third row of holes added. NOTE - to place the 3rd row in line with the others, click on one of the existing line bores & note the X position.

Add Tool Path with the Operation Editor

Click Tool Path to add a single pass tool path to the part.

Open Tool Path is an operation with 2 ends, you can shape the tool path however you choose but it will have a start point and an ending point.

Closed Tool Path creates a closed path. Shape the toolpath however you choose.

Some part types also allow a Perimeter Tool Path which is a path automatically applied to the perimeter of the part.

Remember the tool paths are centerline operations.

When adding a custom tool path you must specify the tool and cutting depth for the operation.

The tool path may be shaped as necessary.

Click the Offset Path to enlarge or shrink the currently selected path.

Click the Copy button to copy and offset the currently selected path. This is a very handy tool when creating operations requiring multiple tools (like MDF Doors).

You can also import image templates for use with your tool paths.

It is very important when adding tool paths that will be resized to anchor the points or write equations relating the node location to the part.

In this 4 pass tool path example, the primary path was created for the Panel Bit and then offset for the Beading Bit as well as the two corner cleanout passes.

Note- the corners of the tool paths are locked to the appropriate corner of each door using the Anchor Settings. this will allow the tool paths to adjust automatically as the door is resized.

Add a Pocket with the Operations Editor (added to version 5)

Click Pocket

add, move, place nodes to size and shape the pocket as desired.

Set the DEPTH of the pocket

Select the Tool from the CNC Tooling Library using the Tool Path dropdown.

Note: Mozaik will use the tooling Max Depth cut when processing a Pocket. So if your tool has a Max Pass Depth of .25 and your pocket is .375 it will be performed in 2 passes.

Click on a Node and select Offset Path (resize larger or smaller)

Click on a Node and select COPY to add an additional pocket or offset an additional Toolpath. This is excellent for adding a bead edge around a pocket on a door, for example. You only need draw the shape once, then copy and offset as desired.

Click Add Point to add an additional Node for shaping the Pocket.

Click Radius Point to radius a node within the Pocket.

Click on a node and click Delete to remove the node from the shape.

Click Simulate Pocket to simulate the machining of the pocket with the current settings as shown on the left.

Pocket Types - Outside/In - this selection will start your pocket on the outside and machine toward the center.

Inside/Out - this selection will start your pocket in the center and machine toward the outside of the shape.

NOTE - if you machine Outside/In on larger pockets there is a risk of the material tearing on the final pass & gouging your material. We recommend Inside/Out for all Door Pocketing.

Pocket Machining Direction - Clockwise or Counter Clockwise will set the direction of the cut.