Complete documentation for DS CAM V5.4. Select a chapter below to open the full manual on the Dental Softworks website.
From import to NC file in 7 steps — the complete workflow at a glance. Initial setup, job import, disc creation, nesting, calculation and NC output.
Open Chapter →Header, navigation, toolbar, workspace and 3D view — the complete user interface explained in detail including operating conventions.
Open Chapter →Import jobs, work preparation, import formats and auto-import. Machine and material selection, object types, strategies, alignment and auto nesting.
Open Chapter →Create and manage discs and block holders. Multi-colour discs, editing, archiving and the browser interface for material management.
Open Chapter →Place jobs, set holding pins, milling groups, auto-nesting and collision check. Workflow optimization, shared milling areas and NC output order.
Open Chapter →Milling path simulation, material removal simulation, display modes, changing calculation parameters and the posting / NC file creation dialog.
Open Chapter →Strategy sets, configure milling steps, OEM and custom strategies, favorites and job type assignment. 3-axis vs. 5-axis configuration.
Open Chapter →Create milling tools, geometry and cutting data tabs, effective diameter, tool types and how tools interact with milling strategies.
Open Chapter →Create and configure machines, connection settings, axis settings and service areas. Machine overview and management for your milling units.
Open Chapter →System requirements, installation, starting and exiting, login and users, software updates, licensing and user and system settings.
Open Chapter →Common issues, faulty projects, import problems, curve and nesting issues, calculation and NC output errors, display issues and support contact.
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