sub programs

[D Humphreys]

X3 when using sub programs, can you control the O&P numbers assigned to the sub program?

[Tony35]

i think this is it in the post +1000 to main program number

 

psub_call_s$ #Call to sub level

result = nwadrs(strp, sub_prg_no$)

sub_prg_no$ = sub_prg_no$ + sav_progno + 1000 #Add sub number offset

if sav_progno = sub_prg_no$, result = mprint(sprgnerror)

pbld, n$, "M98", *sub_prg_no$, e$

[D Humphreys]

thank you for the lead I'll check it out

[Tony35]

im not 100% sure if thats it. i dont use subs too often. somebody else will chime in on it.

 

BTW welcome to the forum

[crazy^millman]

You can even go as far as using an mi or mr number and assign them if you change the post to do so.

 

HTH

[Rob @ Target Machine]

[CHIME IN]

 

HUMPHER_D:

 

The answer to your question is yes (sort of) LOL

 

Mastercam auto sub support is only limited to how complicated you want to make the solution.

 

Subs can be classified into three categories:

 

1.Transform subs

2.Non-transform subs

3.User defined subs

 

As long as you only want to deal with the first two types things are fairly easy.

 

In the Mpmaster post, Mp.dll calls these two postblocks to output subs:

 

psub_call_trans - for transform operations

(linked from psub_call_m$ and psub_call_mm$)

(transform, mirror, and rotate)

 

and

 

psub_call_s$ - for non-transform operations

(drill subs & depth cuts)

 

main_prg_no$ - is the number assigned to each transform operation

 

and

 

sub_prg_no$ - is the number assigned to each non-transform operation

 

You can change the number each type starts at(offset), but they will increment by one each time a new sub is called.

 

By default Mpmaster starts transform subs at 1 + sav_progno(the program number you input in mastercam) and non-transform subs at 1000 + sav_progno.

 

Keep in mind that there needs to be a number or variable that offsets the main from the sub numering to avoid conflict, and it must be a static value to allow the sub to be recalled in a further operation. For example if the same drill points are picked in multiple operations(in the same order), they will share the same sub, rather than creating a new one.

 

If you play by these rules you should be safe.

 

If you need to do more than this I would suggest leaving it to the pros, or get real familiar with the Mp Post Reference Guide.

 

 

[/CHIME OUT]

 

[ 01-17-2009, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: mastercamguru ]

[Rob @ Target Machine]

I don't know how much you know about the MP language, or how deep you are willing to dive into this, so I'll give you a few leads.

 

Post Reference Guide

 

If you are using X there is a pdf(Post Parameter Ref.pdf) in your mcamx/documentation directory that explains new post rules and parameter info.

 

 

I just posted a custom debug tool (for advanced post programming).

 

Sharing my new debugging tool

 

 

Just remember to back up your post before making changes!

 

HTH