ProSolids Wire EDM Interface Overview

Get familiar with the ProSolids Wire EDM interface and learn where to find all the key features and tools within Fusion 360.

ProSolids Browser

The ProSolids Browser displays the list containing Machine, Stocks, Planes, and Operations to be programmed. By default, it's anchored to the right side of the screen.

Manager Tree

  • • MAC Manager - System settings
  • • EDM Machine - Machine configuration
  • • EDM Stock - Material setup
  • • EDM Plane - Workpiece orientation

Property Grid

  • • Quick access to common settings
  • • Context-sensitive properties
  • • Real-time parameter updates
  • • Hierarchical settings inheritance

ProSolids Wire EDM Toolbar Commands

General Setup

ProSolids Settings

ProSolids Settings

Opens the ProSolids Settings command to adjust add-in settings.

EDM Settings

EDM Settings

Opens the EDM Settings dialog for editing machining settings.

Create Contours

Create 2Axis Feature

Create 2Axis Feature

Opens the geometry selection window for 2-axis machining features.

Create 4Axis Feature

Create 4Axis Feature

Opens the geometry selection window for 4-axis machining features.

Find All Features

Find All Features

Searches the entire part to identify and create features automatically.

Solid 2 G-Code

Solid 2 G-Code

Finds all features, applies preferences and generates NC Code.

Generate Toolpath

Generate Toolpath

Rebuilds and generates updated toolpath for all features.

Cutting Conditions

Search Cutting Conditions

Search Cutting Conditions

Opens the search cutting conditions dialog. Not supported by all machines.

Edit Cutting Conditions

Edit Cutting Conditions

Allows for the editing of machine-specific cutting conditions data. Not supported by all machine types.

Actions

Post NC

Post NC

Post process and generate NC-Code for the part.

Edit NC Output

Edit NC Output

Open the NC output in a text editor for review or editing.

Simulate Toolpath

Simulate Toolpath

Launches Predator Virtual CNC for simulation of the part.

Toggle Toolpath

Toggle Toolpath

Toggles the visibility of all EDM toolpaths.

Settings

Machine Selection

Machine Selection

Opens the machine selection dialog for choosing the active machine.

Stock Settings

Stock Settings

Opens the edit stock settings dialog.

Search Filters

Search Filters

Configure search filters for cutting conditions and parameters.

Info

More Info

More Info

Displays information about the add-in: version, subscription status, and active modules.

Help

Help

Opens the help document for ProSolids Wire EDM.

Check for Updates

Check for Updates

Checks ProSolids for the latest version and provides a download if needed.

Typical Workflow

Setup Phase

  1. 1Model the part or open existing part file in Fusion 360
  2. 2Change to the Manufacture Workspace
  3. 3Define Machine type and parameters
  4. 4Define Stock and Plane setup

Programming Phase

  1. 5Select desired geometry for features
  2. 6Generate Operation Plan and Toolpaths
  3. 7Adjust operation parameters as needed
  4. 8Simulate Material Removal
  5. 9Post-process the toolpaths to generate NC code