Using Transform:Mirror

[Jon@NOWHERE]

Hey Everyone, I am getting back into Mastercam after a 14 year hiatus.  I am working on a project that involves a left hand and right hand part.  I programmed one part and to try and save time cause it is hundreds of toolpaths I am trying to use the transform:mirror option to create the toolpaths for the opposite part.  I got the first set of toolpaths to transform properly.   But when I went to do the next set of toolpaths the 3D dynamic toolpaths failed regeneration and I am not seeing what is causing it to fail.  I don't think it will be a major pain as long as I can manage to get the majority of the toolpaths to transform properly, but I just want to understand what I may be doing wrong.  Or if there is a better way to create an opposite version of a program then I welcome all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks

[Brad St]

my last ditch to try when it doesn't seem to want to do as I need I check the "create new operations and geometry" check box on t he types and methods page of the parameters.

Be prepared to have your main level to another level that open if you want the geometry to be put there or simply move it after it's created.

then you have actual geom and toolpaths to manipulate if it's not cooperating.

This is usually my last ditch effort if I can't find a way to do it otherwise.

[JParis]

my last ditch to try when it doesn't seem to want to do as I need I check the "create new operations and geometry" check box on t he types and methods page of the parameters.

When using Transform >> Mirror, that's my only move...

I don't even bother with anything else...gimme the OP's and I'll deal with them

[Jon@NOWHERE]

That was the route I was going, just the dynamic mill paths would not regenerate so I thought maybe I was missing something somewhere.  Turns out when I created a new machine group I did not set up the stock in the properties so that is what was causing the mirrored dynamic mill paths to fail regeneration.  Thank you guys for your help.

[gcode]

That was the route I was going, just the dynamic mill paths would not regenerate so I thought maybe I was missing something somewhere.  Turns out when I created a new machine group I did not set up the stock in the properties so that is what was causing the mirrored dynamic mill paths to fail regeneration.  Thank you guys for your help.

Mirror the driving geometry, copy the toolpath and rechain

[Jeff]

I've always just mirrored the part and copied the toolpaths and applied them to the new model.
A ton more work for sure. But maybe I'm gunshy from having scrapped parts in the past with Transform/Mirror.
I might need to revisit that option when the opportunity arises again.

[Jon@NOWHERE]

Yeah I got burned a little, caught a few paths were conventional cutting instead climbing when I ran through Vericut.  And all the 5 axis paths required me to pick the geometry again because they did not regenerate properly, which is a bit of a bummer cause that is what requires the most work.

[Zoffen]

Not trying to rub it in but...

Just did my first mirrored part in topsolid. it took about 5 minutes to get post able code out. Had to change a few things but it was quick and easy. This was a 3+2 part so not sure how it would handle a 5ax part but i will take it! Basically a free part!

[neurosis]

Not trying to rub it in but...

Once you start getting the hang of Top Solid, Mastercam feels like a toy in comparison.