DOCUMENTATION/XYC SGCUT/Interface Workspace

3 AXIS INTERFACES · CHAPTER 01 · OPERATOR WORKSPACE

XYC SGCut Interface Workspace & Operator Controls

Understand the XYC SGCut interface workspace, status indicators, coordinate displays, manual motion, program controls, settings and machine-specific operator functions.

VISUAL ORIENTATION · ONE SCREEN, SIX OPERATOR ZONES

Read the workspace in 30 seconds

Start at the status strip, verify the job in the toolpath window, establish coordinates, then use the lower controls for execution, manual positioning and glass handling.

Machine readinessOnline, axes, Alarm, Emergency and Table Up.

Toolpath previewLoaded sheet, design, movement path and execution view.

Coordinates & referencesAbsolute, Relative, Velocity, Home, X0 and Y0.

Program executionSheet selection, Run, Pause, Reset and speed override.

Motion & glass controlsJog, Frame, Auto Align, Blower and Peeling.

Files & systemOpen File, S-CAM, status text, Setting, Minimise and Exit.

MACHINE READINESS

Status indicators

Read this strip before loading or moving a job. Axis availability varies by interface and installed hardware.

X / Y / C Axis active: Each light identifies an enabled axis. If grey, check the controller-to-drive connection and confirm the drive is configured in position mode.
Alarm Drive or motion fault: Turns on for a drive error or a controller, motor or drive connection problem. Diagnose the active fault before continuing.
Emergency Safety input: Represents the configured emergency circuit. Input count and logic depend on the machine electrical design.
Table Up Table feedback: Shows the configured lifting or air-table state. Exact logic depends on the machine builder’s wiring.
Indicator colour: Colour is a quick state cue; confirm machine-specific I/O logic during commissioning.

JOB ORIENTATION

Toolpath, sheet and program view

The large black window confirms the correct job, scale, position and execution sequence.

Tool Path Graphical movement display: After loading a file, this area shows planned movement. Use it in simulation and production to follow machine motion and program order. Where 3D controls are enabled, select a view, zoom, or hold the right mouse button to change the viewing angle.
Sheet: 1 of 1 Sheet index: Shows the active sheet and total count. Blue previous and next controls move between available sheets or files.
SheetWidth / SheetHeight: Displays the configured glass-sheet dimensions. Confirm them before Frame or Run.
Pressure Process value: Shows configured pressure. The correct value depends on tool, glass and pneumatic design.
G-Code display Program lines: Where enabled, loaded G-code is shown and the active line is highlighted during execution.

POSITION & REFERENCE

Coordinates, Home and workpiece zero

Machine coordinates show where the axes are; workpiece references show where the glass job begins.

Absolute Machine position: Current axis position measured from the machine zero established by the Home sensors (machine coordinate origin).
Relative Work position: Current axis position measured from the active workpiece zero (work coordinate origin).
Velocity Path speed: Displays toolpath movement speed where configured.
Home Find machine zero: Moves slowly towards Home sensors. Use only after directions, Home speeds and sensors are verified. Shortcut: Alt + Home.
Go Zero Machine zero: Moves rapidly to an established machine zero without searching for sensors.
Go Ref Work reference: Moves axes to the stored workpiece zero.
X0 / Y0 Set work reference: Jog to the origin and press X0 or Y0 to save the current position as G54, or enter an exact coordinate in the adjacent field. Shortcuts: Alt + X; Alt + Y.

PROGRAM CONTROL

Run, Pause, Reset and speed

Start, hold or terminate the active job while monitoring toolpath and status text.

Run ▶ Execute or resume: Starts the loaded program. After Pause, press Run to continue from the held G-code line.
Pause ‖ Controlled hold: Stops on the current program line and retains the position for resuming.
Reset ■ Stop and reset: Stops the process and resets program execution. Recheck the job and references before restarting.
100% Execution override: The vertical percentage control beside Run adjusts execution speed. Start conservatively during verification.

MANUAL POSITIONING

Jog modes, speed and step distance

Manual movement combines an axis direction button, Continuous or Incremental mode and the percentage override.

CONTINUOUS MODE

Hold to move

While a Jog button is held, the axis moves at V (mm/s) multiplied by the manual override.

INCREMENTAL MODE

Press to move one step

Each press moves the axis by L (mm) multiplied by the manual override.

V (mm/s) Jog velocity: Manual speed for each axis.
L (mm) Jog distance: Distance for one Incremental move.
X± / Y± Axis direction: Moves the selected axis according to the active mode.
Diagonal arrows: Moves two axes simultaneously; each follows its own values.
Mode toggle: Changes between hold-to-move and press-to-step behaviour.
100% Manual override: Multiplies the V or L values used for Jog motion.

Example: V = 10 mm/s with 50% override produces a 5 mm/s Continuous Jog. L = 10 mm with 50% override produces a 5 mm Incremental move.

GLASS PROCESS

Frame, alignment and sheet handling

Machine-specific controls prepare glass position and process conditions before cutting.

Frame Verify boundary: Checks the configured outer job boundary without performing the production cut. Confirm the path fits the physical sheet.
Auto Align Alignment routine: Starts the configured automatic alignment routine. Sensor sequence and axis behaviour depend on installed hardware and settings.
Blower Sheet movement: Activates configured air support so the operator can reposition glass more comfortably.
Peeling Coating preparation: Runs the configured coated-glass preparation process where a protective layer could interfere with the diamond tool.
Table Up Table function: Operates or reports the configured lifting/air-table function.
Auxiliary / Z Optional: Some versions include auxiliary or Z-axis control. Follow the installed machine documentation before use.

JOB & SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Files, status text and settings

The lower bar loads production files, reports the active job and opens configuration.

Open File Load a job: Loads supported G-code or DXF. Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + O.
S-CAM CAM preparation: Opens the installed S-CAM/SimpleCAM workflow; available tools depend on version and licence.
File / Time / Status: Shows the interface or file, then estimated and remaining time during operation. Alarm or Emergency can turn it red. Double-click to open Form Debug and review activity, version and active alarms where enabled.
Setting Parameters: Opens Inputs, Outputs and System Settings.
— / × Minimise or Exit: Blue minus minimises CAM-Pro; red cross exits it. Do not exit during uncontrolled motion.

APPLYING CAM-PRO CHANGES

Make the change.
Modify the required setting.
Press Set.
Apply the value throughout CAM-Pro.
Close CAM-Pro.
Exit completely after saving.
Reopen CAM-Pro.
Restart to initialise the update.

OPERATOR WORKFLOW

A clear start-to-run sequence

Use the same order for every new job to reduce file, reference and alignment errors.

Verify statusOnline and required axes active; Alarm and Emergency cleared.
Home safelyOnly after directions, speeds and sensors are proven.
Open the jobLoad the correct G-code or DXF.
Inspect toolpathCheck scale, sheet count and position.
Set X0 / Y0Jog or enter exact reference values.
Check FrameVerify the boundary stays inside the glass.
Prepare glassConfirm Align, Pressure, Blower and Peeling.
Run & monitorUse Pause to hold or Reset to stop and reset.