Will the seated dip machine help me work my way up to BW dips, or will I get used to it as a crutch?

I used to be able to do BW dips for reps, and I haven't in around a year. I'd like to get back up to strength, but regular dips just plain hurt...

If I use my gym's seated dip machine (a bit like this one), will working up to BW make the transition to regular dips a lot easier?

Edit: so i tried it and can’t position my body to work my chest in that contraption - it mostly goes to my triceps. Oh well, negatives for me

Edit2: dont have that nifty pullup/dip machine at my gym :(

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