Adding a Point to the Cam Table

You can add a point to the cam table using one of the following methods:

  • Use the menu in the cam table (shown in Cam Table Contextual Menu)
  • Click the button located below the cam table
  • Use the menu in the cam profile graph

All of these methods displays the Add New Point dialog box:

Add New Point

Figure 7-14: Add New Point

Field/Command Description
Master In The X value of the new point
Slave Out The Y value of the new point
Element Type POINT or LINE
Velocity The velocity of the new point (first derivative)
Acceleration The acceleration of the new point (second derivative)
OK Accept the entry and verify if the point can be added.
Cancel Cancel the dialog box – no point is added.

Table 7-7: Cam Editor - New Point Parameters

When you click OK, a check is performed to see if the point can be added to the cam profile. If not, an error dialog box is displayed.

Cam Table Contextual Menu

Figure 7-15: Cam Table Contextual Menu

If no problem is found, the point is added to the cam table and the graphical plots are updated.


  • A new point cannot be inserted above the first element in the cam table.