====== Machine Type Section ======
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**Name** - Will input the machine name that was selected in the Machine Organization section.

**General Orientation** – This will give two choices, **Horizontal** or **Vertical**.

**Capabilities** – Will ask for the machine type which gives two choices, **Manual 3-Axis** or **Multi-Axis**

**Postprocessor** - Asks which post processor to use with this machine. The post processor will be provided from the RTM support personnel

**Virtual Angle Display**- Gives a virtual angle in the interface to help the operator understand angles better. For example, if the machine has a B and C rotation axis’s, by using the Virtual Angle Display they can be displayed as A and C.

**Virtual Angle Matrix** – Will change the display of the coordinate system in the interface to help the operator view the work piece in reference to the machine setup.

**Output Path** – Where to save the posted files to.

**XY Rapid Corridor Distance** –The distance the Rapids will wander.

**XY Rapid Feed** – Default XY rapid move for the specified machine.

**Z-Rapid Feed** – Default Z rapid move for the specified machine.

**XY Max Feed** – Default max XY feedrate move for the specified machine.

**Z Max Feed** - Default max XY feedrate move for the specified machine.

**Machine Head** - Will ask which head to use with the machine. Selecting the drop-down menu will display all the machine heads that have been put into the system. This will also be covered in the Tool Database Section.

**Default Reference Prefix Name** – Will ask for a default name for every time a ref is made in the system. This will default to the machine name that has been provided. When a reference is made within the system it will be displayed with the machine name-ref-#

**Default Setup Prefix Name** – Will ask for a default name every time a setup is made in the system. This will default to the machine name that has been provided. When a setup is made within the system it will be displayed with the machine name-setup-#