converting mc8 to mc9 files

[wildcat99]

I would like to convert approx 40 programs from MC8 to MC9. In v9.1 I can open and save each MC8 file, but then have to go through each operation and tweak a few things to make sure it posts out the same. Very time consuming to tweak, post and file compare 40 programs with an average of 15 operations each.

 

One example is a swarf 5axis, 2 wall passes with stock left on the walls and no retract between passes in v8. After converting to v9, I have to:

 

1. Change the Retract and Clearance values

2. Enter the stock to leave on walls value

3. Check the "Keep Tool Down" box, etc

 

Is there a quicker, fail-safe way to do this conversion? I did a search on this and read a little about a VB Script, but I don't know if that's the answer.

 

Any ideas?

Thanks for your help.

[BernieT]

Why not just run them in V8??

 

Other than that, I don't have an answer.

[chip]

When you load MC9 I think in the process the install can search for files then up-date them.

[wildcat99]

BerTau - Not a big deal, that's what I've been doing, but would like to convert everything to v9 to keep it consistent. V9 makes it easier when modifying operations, implementing revisions, etc. Also our v9 post is more bulletproof (less editing and manual entries).

 

I am just cleaning up a little, so when X arrives I won't have to run 3 different versions of Mcam and 3 different post processors.

[wildcat99]

chip - Ooops, I don't recall seeing that when installing. I've had v9 installed for about a year though.

[Fred from Université de Sherbrooke]

I think you'll have to make your changes anyway. There's a little .bat file to convert .MC8 files to MC9