Here are some key features of "tkCNC Editor":

· MDI (Multiple document interface) – allows editing of multiple NC documents
· G-code syntax highlighting
· Multiple Undo/Redo
· Print Preview – NC documents preview before printing
· All standard text editor functions such as Cut, Copy, Paste...
· Fast NC blocks renumeration
· Find/Replace function with special features for NC code searching
· Fast points import from AutoCAD
· Generator of circular and rectangular point patterns (coordinates)
· Smart NC code templates
· Various operations with NC code registers such as: mirroring, renumerating, translation, rotation, basic mathematical operations (+,-,*,/), sorting etc.
· Conversion of 2D coordinates from polar to cartesian system and vice versa
· NC code registers swapping
· NC code registers sorting (order in block)
· 3D tool path simulation with possibility of export in AutoCAD or DXF file (Simulation supports NC code analysis block by block, coordinates viewing for every toolpath point, tools diameter representation)
· Degrees conversion from Degrees/Minutes/Seconds format to decimal format and vice versa
· Automated NC documents joining
· "QuickCalc" function implemented in text editor window for quick calculation of simple mathematical expressions directly in code

Requirements:

· Pentium 4
· 256mb RAM
· VGA 1280x1024
· 3-button wheel mouse
· Internet connection
· .Net Framework 2.0