Dwell is a Traditional Motion-Law. It is a Polynomial Motion-Law.

The Dwell motion-law has a constant Position, or zero displacement.

By definition, its motion-values for Velocity, Acceleration, and Jerk are zero throughout the Segment-Width.

Start Position

The Start Position usually flows from the Position at the end of the Previous-Segment

End Position - by definition, it is equal to the Position at its Start

Start Velocity & End Velocity - by definition, they are zero(0)

Start Acceleration & End Acceleration  - by definition, they are zero(0)

Start Jerk & End Jerk  - by definition, they are zero(0)

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Use a Dwell when you want a tool to be stationary.

However, Dwell segments are used too frequently.  Why?

The other segments become shorter in duration, and their peak accelerations also increase. Shorter segment are more likely to induce vibration in the mechanism. The Peak Torque of the drive-shaft also increases, and reverses from a positive to a negative torque more rapidly. This can lead to wind-up and over-run of the drive-shaft.

Top-Tip

Try not to use a Dwell segment unless you need a tool to be absolutely stationary for at least 20° range of the X-axis.

If the dwell is less than 20°, then. as an alternative, try to delete the Dwell segment. Then, use segments that are before and after the 'dwell' that have zero jerk-values at the Blend-Point that replaces the Dwell segment.