Run spindle and independent jog?

Software Carbide Motion
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Is there a way to run the spindle and jog the spindle while it’s running? Or do I have create a toolpath first?

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It used to be possible to do this, but it was removed as a safety consideration — please make a toolpath to actually cut so that you can preview it and know what to expect.

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Will do, Will. :smiley: Thanks for the quick input (as always)!

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You can do manual machining using MDI to turn on the spindle and the Jog pendant or GUI to move the spindle.

As @WillAdams says it can go wrong. Be CAREFULL, but it is very handy.

I used it to mark locations for downstream drill press work.