Mastercam Basics Tutorial—1: Mastercam Interface Overview
Common Interface Controls
The following table shows common controls used in the Mastercam interface. The icons may vary slightly depending
on their location in Mastercam.
Icon Option Icon Option
OK and Create New Cancel
OK/Save Help
Apply About Mastercam
Exercise 2: Exploring Mastercam's Backstage
The File drop-down in Mastercam is also known as the Backstage. Click File to open the Backstage view. The image
below shows the Info page of the Backstage with links on the left side to other pages and functions.
The following list provides brief descriptions of some of the functions and pages located in the Backstage. Click each
page to explore the Backstage.
l Info: Presents information and properties of the current Mastercam file. The Info page gives you access to
functions that take action on the currently open file, including: Project Manager, Change Recognition, Track
Changes, AutoSave, and Repair File.
l New: Opens a new file.
l Open: Accesses the Open page where you can select a recent document or browse for a file to open. You can
pin frequently used files or folders to the Recent Documents and Recent Folders sections.
l Open in Editor: Opens a file using a file editor of your choice.
l Merge: Imports and merges entities from an existing part file into the current file.
l Save/Save As: Saves the current part file or saves the file with a new name. You can pin frequently used
folders to the Recent Folders section of the Save As page.
l Save Some: Saves only entities that you select in the graphics window.
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l Zip2Go: Creates a compressed *.ZIP, *.Z2G, or *.MCAM-CONTENT file of the current file that includes your
Mastercam configuration, machine definition, post files, tool and material libraries and other necessary files. A
Zip2Go file is helpful when sharing file information with other users or Technical Support.
l Convert: Provides access to Import and Export functions, as well as the Migration Wizard so that you can update
older Mastercam files to the latest version.
l Print: Previews, configures, and prints the current Mastercam file.
l Help: Presents information about Mastercam and licensing. Includes links to the What’s New and ReadMe
documents, tutorials, and the Help system. Visit this page to check for software updates. Some functions
require an active Internet connection.
l Community: Links your account to [Link], Mastercam University, the Mastercam Community App,
Mastercam Forums, Mastercam Knowledge Base, the Customer Feedback Program, and satisfaction surveys.
These functions require an active internet connection.
l Configuration: Opens the System Configuration dialog box where you set system defaults for Mastercam.
l Options: Opens the Options dialog box where you customize the Mastercam interface.
Exercise 3: Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is a collection of frequently used functions. The QAT is always available and can be
displayed above or below the ribbon. You can add to or remove functions from the QAT.
In this exercise you move and customize the QAT.
1. Click the Customize Quick Access Toolbar drop-down, and select Show Below the Ribbon.
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The QAT displays between the ribbon and the managers.
2. Click the drop-down again, and select More Commands.
The Options dialog box opens.
3. On the Quick Access Toolbar page, select View from the Choose commands from drop-down to see a list of
commands that appear in the View tab.
4. Select Redo in the right-hand pane. The command you add to the QAT will appear below this selection.
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