Setup Screen
The Setup screen is where you prepare a job before cutting: load G-code, check the toolpath, position the workpiece, and set work zero.
What you’ll do
- Upload or select a G-code file
- View the toolpath in the 3D visualizer
- Jog the machine to position the workpiece
- Set work zero (and optionally home)
- Confirm everything before starting
When to use it
Use Setup whenever you:
- Load a new G-code file
- Change workpiece or fixture
- Need to re-zero (e.g. after a tool change or repositioning)
Main panels
| Panel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| File | Upload, pick, or (with watch folders) use files from a folder |
| Visualizer | 3D toolpath, workpiece outline, zero markers; rotate/zoom to inspect |
| Jog | Step jog buttons and/or analog joystick for X, Y, Z |
| Probe / Zeroing | Touch plate, edge finder, manual zero, etc. |
| DRO | Machine and work coordinates |
| Tools | Tool list; used during tool changes |
| Camera | Live camera feed when configured |
Basic workflow on Setup
- Upload G-code — Use the file panel. Supported formats:
.nc,.gcode,.cnc. - Check the visualizer — Confirm the toolpath looks right and fits your stock. See Visualizing the toolpath.
- Connect — Ensure the controller is connected (Settings → Connection).
- Jog — Move to your starting position. Use slow steps when close to the workpiece. See Jogging.
- Set zero — Use your chosen zeroing method (manual, touch plate, etc.). See Zeroing the workpiece and Zeroing methods.
- Optional: Home — If your machine supports homing, use Home All before zeroing when that’s your workflow. See Setting home.
- Start the job — Use Start. You can stay on Setup or switch to Monitor (if auto-switch is enabled in Settings → Machine).
warning
Always verify position and zero before starting. A wrong zero can cause crashes or scrap parts.