Machine Simulation Z Axis Limit

[Brandon Swihart]

I'm trying to run a 5 axis toolpath but my machine alarms out due to the retract height being above the machine's z axis limit. Is there a way to assign a z travel limit in machine simulation from the center of rotation in order to predict this? Thanks!

[Alien]

Hi, I hope it's not too late. In MachSim folder, (C:\Users\Public\Documents\Shared Mastercam 2021\MachineSimulation\MachSim) find folder with your machine name. This folder include .XML file , open it in editor like notepad. In the file find this line:  <axis id="Z" type="translation" x="0.00000000" y="0.00000000" z="1.00000000" minvalue="0.000000" maxvalue="350.000" valuetype="cont" initial_value="0.000000"> . Maxvalue is a limit of z axis travel. Change it and save file. All will work perfect without alarms. 

I hope this helpful,

Best regards.