A new feature has been added to Pathfinder to allow the operator to select a Preferred Gripper Offset using Parameter 890. This value establishes the gripper offset that the operator would prefer to use by default barring any problems with gauging or interference at that position on a given step. As long as this gripper offset is valid, Pathfinder will use this value by default. If this gripper offset is not usable on a given step, then Pathfinder will deviate to use whatever gripper offset is necessary to grip the part on that step. This parameter can be used in conjunction with an extendable backstop to gauge parts using a preferred extended backstop position instead of the default, fully-retracted backstop.