Configuration Editor: Processing Stations Options

Configuration Editor: Processing Stations Options

This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the Processing Stations tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface.  For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) Interface.

The Processing Stations tab allows you to create and set up processing stations (machining instructions).  You can also export and import processing stations. 

Processing Stations Interface


The Processing Station menu has a variety of commands.



Each Processing Station row can be selected by a single left-click. Double left-clicking will open a new window to edit the selected station in the user interface. The user can select multiple rows while holding Ctrl + left-click to pick and choose only the rows desired. Additionally, the user can hold shift while selecting multiple rows, and all the rows in-between will be selected.

After selecting the row(s), you want to modify, click the appropriate command button to make the modifications.

A standard search bar is available at the bottom of each tab.


The search bar will enable the user to locate the desired command or property with ease.


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