File name, group name, toolpath name, etc.

[camguymtl]

Hi guys, I am using version X MR1 and would like to understand the intent behind so many options for names of all sorts used in mastercam!

 

1st*

In Machine group properties panel:

Group name: I use the same name as the file name eg: N8000

Toolpath name: useless for multiple tool path groups

Group comment: ok

 

2nd*

In each tool path groups (operations)

Toolpath name: I use the same name as file name + setup # eg: N8000-1

 

Then if I right click I get

"Edit Selected Operations":

Change NC file name: I use the same name as file name + setup # eg N8000-1

 

Change Program #: useless

 

I would like to suggest to drop the machine group toolpath name, the operations toolpath name is enough already. Also pick "NC file name" and drop "Program #" as it is hard coded in the post most of the time.

 

I know it's been talked about a bit but I feel this area realy needs a good clean up!

Your comments please!!

Bob

[Guest]

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Your comments please!!

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No

[brilu397]

I use everything you want to get rid of.

[Nick_AFRL]

I use all of those things everyday... i use them for parts that have more than one setup...

[camguymtl]

Thanks for your replies, I still have the feeling that some panels are not setup right. I use them to, but the Machine group properties panel should not include the tool path name as it is already used for each Toolpath group you create.

Especially confusing when there are only 3 strings that relate to all these names in the post.

Cheers!

Bob

[Andy]

Everyone probably renames them anyway so if they started out with the file name it would certainly help me because in most cases I use the same name for all. And when I do not then I could rename them as everyone probably does anyway.

 

In the same vane setdir c-hook is what I am waiting for because navigating all the paths just adds to the extra work and I want all the files for a given job in the same folder.

[Matthew]

I don't use the machine group name much, but I always have 3+ toolpath groups under the machine group. One thing I would like to see is an option that the NC filename would match the toolpath group name. That way I could see just by looking at the op manager what the name of each NC file will be rather than having to open an operation and "hover" over the filename area. Would be neat also if it updated the filename any time you make a change to the toolpath group name.

[camguymtl]

That's exactly what I would like to see also Matthew, the NC file name should match the toolpath group name automatically when renamed.

You could also keep the option of renaming at post time.

Thank's for the replies! Would like to see Mastercam X developpers answer on this one!

Bob.

[gcode]

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Would like to see Mastercam X developpers answer on this one!

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Mastercam listens to its customers and the next

maintenance release (MR2) is being beta tested.

I can't say much more than that.

[Ray Culver]

Oh, we listen.

 

There's gonna a be a whole 'Toolpath Manager' page in your config settings dedicated to setting up rules to name your machine groups, toolpath groups and NC paths in your operations.

 

See all the options below...

 

 

[gcode]

and I was trying to be coy and not reveal any beta secrets

[Storkman]

Lol gcode, me too!

 

(Ray teh blabbermouth)

[thoskins]

that looks sweet

Thanks Ray for the screen shot

keep up the good work

[Ray Culver]

Well, the functionality is nothing new, really. We had a portion of it in V9, then took it away when we thought we could read everyone's mind in X, and now we're just putting it back with a few more bells & whistles in an attempt to make everyone happy.

 

Giving you enough rope to hang yourself.

[camguymtl]

Nice panel Ray, says it all!!

Cant wait to test that one!!

Bob.

[Guest]

Try getting this kind of response from, oh say....

 

 

WorkNC

 

 

 

Looks good guys.

 

Are my lockable tool #'s going to find their way into this one

[J Coulston]

Mmmmm I can't wait.

[Matt Berube at Ferron Mold]

Oh Yeah !

Nice !

I can't wait to get my hands on that !

[Thad]

Very nice! Thanks for posting....and listening, Ray.

 

Now, about that red arrow..... j/k

 

Thad

[Matthew]

That looks awesome! Can't wait to put it to use!