Check For Multiple Calls of Same Tool

[Jake L]

I am currently modifying a MPFAN post to reformat the sub programs output. I would like the subprogram number to be 4 digits. Digit 2-4 = tool number, and digit 1 = call number. "Call number" meaning if T2 is called 3 times in the same program I'd like the first call sub number to be 1002 the second sub to be 2002 and third to be 3002. 

Is there a simple way to do this? My c++ brain is saying just make an array of all the tool numbers as you use them and loop thru the array every time you need to output a subprogram number to check how many times the tool has been previously used. But not sure if that code would be a pain to write into a post.

I also see that I could use pwrtt$ to pre-read all the tool numbers. So I could track how many times each tool is used and then somehow use that when I'm ready to output sub numbers?

Any info is appreciated! MC2023 TIA

[Jake L]

Quick follow up, ended up using a buffer. Intimidating at first but not too crazy once I got into it.

For anyone with the same issue down the road:

 

[Colin Gilchrist]

48 minutes ago, Jake L said:

Quick follow up, ended up using a buffer. Intimidating at first but not too crazy once I got into it.

For anyone with the same issue down the road:

 

Glad this Post of mine from 2016 found a willing audience! I can't tell you how rewarding it is to see people still benefiting from work I did 7 years ago...

3 hours ago, Jake L said:

I am currently modifying a MPFAN post to reformat the sub programs output. I would like the subprogram number to be 4 digits. Digit 2-4 = tool number, and digit 1 = call number. "Call number" meaning if T2 is called 3 times in the same program I'd like the first call sub number to be 1002 the second sub to be 2002 and third to be 3002. 

Is there a simple way to do this? My c++ brain is saying just make an array of all the tool numbers as you use them and loop thru the array every time you need to output a subprogram number to check how many times the tool has been previously used. But not sure if that code would be a pain to write into a post.

I also see that I could use pwrtt$ to pre-read all the tool numbers. So I could track how many times each tool is used and then somehow use that when I'm ready to output sub numbers?

Any info is appreciated! MC2023 TIA

C++, Posts, Buffers ???

We should talk. Do you like where you work and what you do? Opportunities abound.

Where in Western Mass? Springfield area?

[Jake L]

11 minutes ago, Colin Gilchrist said:

C++, Posts, Buffers ???

We should talk. Do you like where you work and what you do? Opportunities abound.

Where in Western Mass? Springfield area?

Yes Springfield area.

I do enjoy where I'm at and what I do. The two biggest things I like:

1. I work side by side with my dad. I program everything he runs, we make a real kick butt team.

2. management gives me a LOT of freedom to do what I want. 

Because of this freedom I can program and run machines, write simple c-hooks, do a bit of post editing, and our hottest jobs usually hit my desk.

With that being said, I'll never turn down a conversation. Always looking to learn more and widen my horizons.