________________________________________

Add XData to the Nozzle Path

XData is eXtra Data that can be assigned to entities in LAYOUT to command specific tool path actions.

XData assignments using "Draw XData as text" Redraw Style

XData functions are accessed from the ProtoMAX main menu:

Examples of how XData can be used:

• Add pause points to a path
• Add a comment to an entity
• Specify a different cut speed for an entity/entities

Common XData Commands

• Refer to XData Command Reference in the ProtoMAX help files.
  

Best Practices when Using XData

• Avoid auto pathing when working with XData
• You cannot assign more than one XData item on a given entity
• You must select an entity or entities before you can assign XData
• All files with XData must be saved as OMX files when they are converted to machine tool files
• Allows a comment to display on entities in the LAYOUT drawing or tool path