wcs question

[dantheman]

I have been working with the “WCS” (for the first time) today by going into the view manager and creating new views and defining a new wcs instead of rotating my block. It all seemed to be working fine but I am just finding out that my drill cycles do not seem to pick up my new origin on the “Z” value? the real strange thing is that my endmills are all fine? Its just my drills. This must be a routine problem but I have not been able to figure out whats happening. I would appreciate it if any one has input!

[dantheman]

I should have mentioned I am using MR1

[RObert TImby]

After you pick the geo or copy the wcs make sure to click the "=" button to make sure that the wcs changed the c plane and the t plane. Also make sure to turn on the update graphics view

when wcs changing. You may want to go in a little more detail on how you created your wcs too.

[dantheman]

When I back plot the tool it looks good visually. But the z value which shows as you back plot is wrong? Now when I post it seems the posted file is correct?? Is this a back plot issue with the drill cycles?

[dantheman]

I used geometry to create the wcs and than rotated the wcs with the directional arrow unti it flipped to the x y and z looking how I wanted it. While in that menu I named the view and selected the option to "set as wcs" Than in the next menu I did select "=".

I don't understand why my endmills are okay in backplot. Its just my drills that backplot incorrect on the "z" ?? And than it post okay. Thats kinda scarry

[Thad]

Dan,

 

I recall problems with backplot values being incorrect (I think they were based on the original Top WCS) when X first came out. I think that's been fixed though.

 

If you'll notice, there are 2 places that coordinate values show up when backplotting. One is at the bottom left of the screen and the other is in the info tab of the backplot window. IIRC, the bottom left of screen values are from the original WCS and the info tab were from the current WCS. I could be wrong on that though.

 

Thad

[RObert TImby]

It sound like you are doing it right. What I do, I create geometry (two lines) and pick the "X" axis first and "Y" axis second. If you choose it that way you don't have to flip the arrows it will dead nuts. The lines I created I save them on a different level with other wcs lines. The way I keep track is that I mark the lines with notes and colors. Now you have to remember that everyone is different and what is good for me may not be good for you or others. I never had a problem drilled cycles that i noticed yet. Also what does it look like in verify?

[Thad]

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What I do, I create geometry (two lines) and pick the "X" axis first and "Y" axis second. If you choose it that way you don't have to flip the arrows it will dead nuts.

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I usually have geometry in the part that I can select, but if I don't, I have a file called ORIGIN.MCX that I can quickly merge in. It's a "star" that consists of 6 lines all starting at the origin and pointing in +/- direction of each axis. The center of the star is the origin, it's on an unused level and it's colored a special color. This gives me many options to isolate it when needed. Now, I always have 2 lines that will point in the positive direction of each axis. Selecting geometry for a new WCS gets done right the first time, EVERY time. Also, with the start residing at the origin, I don't have to go back and reselect the origin when using it like I do if I pick other geometry that's already in the file.

 

Thad

[doyleg]

dantheman, you wouldn't happen to be the same dan that worked (or still working for) CTM in tucson.

[dantheman]

Thanks for all the help on the backplot problem. It is some peace of mind knowing its a bug with mr1 and not something I setup wrong with the wcs!

[dantheman]

Hey doyleg its me, but I am now in Phoenix. How do you know me?

[doyleg]

its Butch. I'm working here with denny and steve keller. thought i'd catch you on here. wish we would have known about this site years ago.

[dantheman]

Yeah its a great way to sort out problems. Tell Denny I said Hi! You guys keeping busy?

[doyleg]

very. have at least 5-6 weeks of work now and it doesn't seem to stop. prob everyone wantsd in 3 weeks. Denny says hi. all are glad to be out of ctm. heard they just lost jim c last week. big drama.

[dantheman]

Politics of the work place! I try to keep out but it does look like the winds of change are blowing. Glad to hear your busy, keep in touch okay!

[doyleg]

for sure. e-mail me if you want.

[Guest]

Gee and I just left Phoenix yesterday.

 

Perhaps I could have offered some "on-site" support