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Post structure documentation?

mvcalypso

By mvcalypso,
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mvcalypso

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Hi -

I've read the sticky topics and am aware that asking about posts is touchy - I understand why, I've been in the software biz for many years.

 

So, I want to start my first forum post by saying that I'm not posting to "get a post".

 

I am interested in learning how to modify a post.

 

I'm taking a mastercam class at the local college - prior to this, I've mostly hand coded. As the class progresses, I'd like to be able to leverage my mcam lab access to do a couple of small projects on my home mill.

 

I have a post that's close for my control, but I need to make some modifications.

 

Rather than ask for how to make specific mods, I'd rather further my education, learn about mcam posts, and then figure out what I need/want to change.

 

Therefore, my question is: Where I can find documentation about how the MCam posts are structured etc.?

 

I've found the document that lists the post parameters. What I'd like is an intro/overview re how mcam posts are structured. A formal description of the post language syntax would also be handy.

I'd also find it informative to read a doc on the architecture of what's in machine vs control defs.

 

For what I'm looking for, I'm guessing the mcam version doesn't matter a lot; I have both X and X2 avail in the class (I think the lab has X2 MR1 installed but not MR2).

 

Thanks in advance for any pointers to relevant docs,

Dave

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Hardmill Newbie

Hardmill

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Welcome to the forum Dave.

There was a post Cd that was available through your reseller.

Talk to your instuctor or contact the local reseller,

you may also check through the documentation in MC and

also do a search here on the forum.

 

 

BTW, Thanks for not asking for a post.

I hate takin out NOOBS on their first day. biggrin.gifwink.gif

 

 

PEACE biggrin.gif

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iowajim62 Newbie

iowajim62

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Welcome to the Forum cheers.gif

If you click on the link above named

'cadcam's FTP Site' you will find a folder named MCX Post stuff. In this folder is a .zip file named Version 9 MP Post.zip, if you download and extract these files you will have the Post Processor Reference Guide. Might be just what your looking for. smile.gif

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Robert Bell Newbie

Robert Bell

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Would anyone be willing to mail me the zip containing the above referenced post ref guide, I have been able to make a few simple changes here and there (with help from my reseller). What I know about these codes you could write on the head of a pin with a wide tip marker, I would like to learn more.

I have tried many times to get to ftp site,followed directions etc, to no avail.

 

Thanks RB

[email protected]

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Roger Martin from CNC Software Contributor

Roger Martin from CNC Software

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Robert,

 

I also could not find it on the forum FTP using iowajim62's description.

But if they are really referring to the real Post Reference Guide -

that ZIP would be almost 24meg in size, so emailing probably wouldn't work to good, as many mail system will not accept a file attachment of that size.

 

* Contact your Mastercam dealer and they can get it for you.

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