Getting Started with RTM
Once the RTM application has been installed you are now ready to start using an efficient, functional, and enhanced CAM platform!
The RTM shortcut icon can be found on the Windows desktop, clicking on this icon will open the RTMBAR. The RTMBAR contains a set of the most common RTM modules which are explained in this wiki.
RTMBAR Basics
The RTMBAR has the commonly used modules of RTM. Rolling the mouse pointer over the icon will display an icon hint of which module each icon represents. Once the RTMBAR has been opened it can be accessed from the Windows notification bar at the bottom of the Windows screen. This allows the operator to open the RTMBAR without having to minimize the current RTM session.
Options
The Options Tab will bring the icon toggle pull down menu. This menu is used for customizing the RTMBAR icon. Unchecking an item will hide that icon from the RTMBAR.
Icons
RTM Configuration - This icon opens the configuration module of RTM where the default parameters and options can be set and modified.
DP Database - opens the Drill Pattern Database editor where drill pattern libraries can be loaded, viewed, and edited.
GenPost - this icon opens the post generator which can be customized to generate NC programs for any cnc controller
Macro-Database - this icon will allow the modification and moving\copying of 3-D macros.
Manufacturing Settings - this icon opens the manufacturing setting module where the operator can customize the manufacturing environment.
Multiplate - this icon opens the Multiplate module for setting up Multi part machining parameters and orientations.
Parameters - The parameter editing module is where all the machining strategy values are entered.
Pocket Database - opens the Pocket Database editor where pocket patterns can be viewed and edited.
RTM - this icon opens the RTM Main Interface.
Tool Database - Opens the Tool Database editor which now includes tool, holder, assembly, ATC, and machine head information.
All the modules and applications in the RTMBAR are designed to be functional and very user friendly but caution needs to be taken when editing or modifying any of the values in The RTM Configuration, Manufacturing Settings, and the Parameters editor. If you have any questions about these values, please refer to that section in this manual or contact the Mach2D support team.
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