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* You can simulate the file at [https://ncviewer.com. ncviewer.com.] | * You can simulate the file at [https://ncviewer.com. ncviewer.com.] | ||
* A good practice is to run untested gcode with a very high z-offset, well above your workpiece. This is called an "air cut" and will let you see what the machine will do | * A good practice is to run untested gcode with a very high z-offset, well above your workpiece. This is called an "air cut" and will let you see what the machine will do ''before'' it is lowered to cutting height. | ||
* You can also turn on SINGLE LINE mode. In single line mode, clicking RUN (green play icon) will run only one line of code at a time. Gcode files have a few lines of header information, so it will take a few steps before the spindle starts up and moves to the first operation. | * You can also turn on SINGLE LINE mode. In single line mode, clicking RUN (green play icon) will run only one line of code at a time. Gcode files have a few lines of header information, so it will take a few steps before the spindle starts up and moves to the first operation. | ||
* Keep a hand near the e-stop, just in case! | * Keep a hand near the e-stop, just in case! |
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