FAQs

How to Import a Font into GibbsCAM
Summary This article explains how to install a TrueType font in Windows so it becomes available in GibbsCAM's Text Creation dialog. It also explains ho...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Switching Between Inch and Metric
Summary This article explains how to change a GibbsCAM part between inch and metric units in the Document Control dialog (DCD), how that change affects exi...
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Tools with the Same Tool ID
Summary GibbsCAM allows multiple tools to use the same Tool ID number. Having duplicate Tool IDs is valid and is commonly used for machine configurations s...
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 2:33 AM
How to Activate the Machine Manager
Summary The Machine Manager is available in GibbsCAM after it has been activated through the Plug-In Manager. The Plug-In Manager displays the valid plug-...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Add Legacy Depth Feeds
Summary This article explains how to make the Add Legacy Depth Feeds option available in a GibbsCAM process dialog. The option becomes available when Trans...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Custom Drill Macros Not Showing Up
Summary This article explains how to restore a custom drill cycle that does not appear in the GibbsCAM drilling dialog. GibbsCAM loads each custom drill cy...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Decimal Limits and Hardness Scale in GibbsCAM
Summary GibbsCAM uses fixed decimal limits for applicable numeric values. A document set to Millimeters supports up to three decimal places. A document set...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 5:54 PM