X2 won't communicate

[bogusmill]

We have a problem with X2 communications and our older machines. We still use a Bridgeport with Boss 9 OS, and a BostoMatic 1000 5 axis mill. We used to send code to both using the same settings in V9 using RS232 ports.

 

ASCII

Com 1

Parity: even

Data bits: 7

Stop bits: 2

Handshaking: software

Baud: 9600

 

The Bosto did use punch tape and it has no memory so we'd DNC to it.

 

With X2 we can get the Bridgeport to accept code if I use the PFE32 editor and check the DOS communications mode box. This doesn't work with the Bosto, probably because of the DNC. We are forced to use V9 at the moment but we want to know if there is a solution where we can use X2 for all machines.

[connormac]

try using an old version of Cimco.

[Chris Parish]

Connormac

 

I agree .. We used the Cimco from V8 Mastercam ... it works great

[connormac]

That is the version I use also.

[doyleg]

I never could get x2 to communicate properly. Have used cimco for everything.

[3R!< W3NG3R]

Cimco for sure. CNC should not waist their time with and editor when cimco has such a good one.

[bogusmill]

We tried it and it works. Thanks guys!

[Mick from CNC Software Inc.]

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Cimco for sure. CNC should not waist their time with and editor when cimco has such a good one.

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The Mastercam editors primary function is to assist a user when creating Mastercam VBScripts and to a lesser degree Mastercam Posts by utilizing built in intellisense, syntax highlighting and many other helpful editing options, it is *NOT* a communications program, it has absolutely zero ability to communicate to a CNC machine directly.

 

The editors communications menu launches an external program that you set via the menu Tools-Options-Communications, CIMCO among other communication programs can be used if desired.

 

As for the tip, I'll be sure to mention that at the next managers meeting.

[ToolMan184]

Isnt the Cimco editor coming back in MR2? Thats what I hear through the grape vine. It should have the simple communications built into it.

[3R!< W3NG3R]

MIck, that explains a lot. Just wish I knew that before wasting so much time trying to figure out the comms only to end up buying Cimco in the end.