Tool defaults and settings

[echo]

I am having trouble setting the defaults for the tools in Version 9. I use a template file with the beds of my machine that I go back to, but no matter what I enter as the tool parameters when I go back I have to change for example the tool offset # as well as the program # etc. I have to tie the beds together every time. It is frustrating and I know there is a simple fix. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[LIGHTNING_]

Hello Ted,

What do you mean by the beds of your machine. If you go under job setup look under to see if search tool library when entering tool number.

 

And the progam number we can fix in your post by it asking you your progrram # and posting it.

 

Please to clarify by th beds of your machine.

 

Bill Sutton

[echo]

By beds I mean I have a file I go back to that shows the twin tables of my machine where I place the work. Sorry for the poor wording.

[smokey_44]

make sure under job setup in v9 you use "from tool" in offsets and feed , if you select that option then it will use tool #'s from you standard lib.

 

 

dave

[echo]

The "from tool" seems to have solved the problem for the length offsets. How do I make the Miscellaneous values (where I tie my tables together) as well as set the others such as lead in/out and tabs so they repeat and don't require changing. Also, do these values have to be reintered when I change to another type toolpath ie, from contour to pocket? I think I am making very positive progress. Thanks for any input.

[jctjct]

I think Screen/Configure, NC Settings tab, Operation Defaults box will do what you are looking for.

[smokey_44]

what you need to do is look at the nc util, then

def ops then defaults , make all your clearance settings and depth of cut stuff there(change whatever you want) save when exiting and it will call those parameters up when you goto do 1 of those toolpaths (rember you have to make the changes to the nessary opertions in the defaults.) what I mean is that if you want changes to appear in "pocket" then change the pocket defaults and same for contour ....drilll ect...

 

 

dave

[echo]

I believe I need to regenerate the default settings, but regen path on this screen is not pickable.

[smokey_44]

no just make all the changes u want and exit then it will use those #'s for the defaults , you cannot regen defaults (just used for clearance #'s and stuff like that )

 

 

dave

[echo]

I am making good progress. One more thing please. How do I change the misc. settings where my tables are tied together, I change the setting but it won't remember. Thanks

[Katie Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

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[spade117]

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huh?

[Katie Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

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One more thing please. How do I change the misc. settings where my tables are tied together, I change the setting but it won't remember.

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This is another question Ted had.

 

Thanks!

[Tim Johnson]

When you say "misc. settings are you meaning misc integers/ misc reals? if you are look at the bottom of you post and you'll find the misc integers/reals default questions. set them as you want them defaulted to.

[Steve Arteman]

Ted,

you can set them in the post file as Tim suggested but make sure in screen>> config>>NC settings, bottom left button, Misc Values open this and make sure it is set to from post. or you can set them through this area.

Steve

[echo]

It seems to be right. I went to the screen, config, NC settings, bottom left, misc buttons, and set the Misc values here. Thank you all for your help.