I think that is the term used by serious industrial cnc systems for the capability to programme simple jobs at the machine. Like a wizard, the operator enters parameters and dimensions inorder to generate and run the G code to achieve a task.

I want this capability on my woodworking workshop cnc, and have been looking for a solution. Sure Fusion 360 is a great solution for CAD/CAM of a proper project, but overkill if I just want to cut a pocket, profile or tenon in a piece of wood NOW.

Carbide Create caught my attention as it is free, simple and combines simple 2D drafting and 2.5D CAM, so quick sketch, generate tool paths and run. Next time modify dimensions, regenerate tool paths and go again. But not sure it lends itself to parametric models and customised canned sequences.

What do other do? Always full CAD, CAM, run? Do Macros or G code variables offer the flexibility I seek....?