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What is deterministic geometry?

Deterministic geometry means the same inputs always produce the same outputs — no solver approximations, no ambiguity, no silent changes between versions.

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Deterministic geometry means every geometric operation executes a fixed mathematical formula. The result is computed in a single pass — no iteration, no convergence, no tolerance accumulation.

In a deterministic system: the same inputs always produce the same outputs — on any machine, any software version, any time. This is the opposite of constraint-based CAD systems where the solver state can produce different results depending on the history of operations.

Why it matters for CNC: Geometry errors have direct physical consequences — crashed tools, scrapped components, damaged machines. Deterministic geometry eliminates the class of errors caused by solver non-determinism.

XyzPilot Example

Non-deterministic (constraint solver): Same file, different machines → different geometry Dimension change → arc flips to wrong side Deterministic (XyzPilot): Point/XLarge, Intof, L2, C1 → Always P5 = (100, 50) → On any machine, any version, any time
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