'Wants' for Version 10

[Thad]

Get rid of "Retain depth values of meged drill points?" Or at least put it somewhere else. Does anyone use that

 

Thad

 

Edited to say that I retract this statement until I see V9.

 

[ 07-17-2002, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: thad ]

[bryan314]

thad,

 

Try a program called Rtvreco. It automates tasks in Windows by pressing buttons in dialog boxes, menus etc. I have mine setup to press NO every time that annoying dialog box comes up. It's not fixed on the mastercam side but at least it gets ride of it.

 

It can be downloaded from:

http://www.clearlight.com/~rtvsoft/RtvRecoLatestVersion.htm

 

Bryan

[Thad]

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Try a program called Rtvreco.

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How much was it (in American dollars)?

 

Thad

[bryan314]

thad,

 

Basically the program is free. But the author asks that you register the software for a nominal fee.

 

Bryan

[deanj]

I'd like to see Mastercam become as user freindly as Rhinoceros, In the design and modeling manner. I currently use Rhino to do all my geometry then import to MC to do my tooling....JMD...

[Kenneth Potter]

Add a SUBPROGRAM un-limited point to point (((NONuniform ))))selection option to the transform toolpath translate / Transform Operation Parameters box.

 

The current setup is limited to one point to point ...Rectangular,polar,Between Veiws,& between points.

 

I wanna subprogram numbering manager !!!!!!

That way the the subprogram numbering can reflect the main program numbering ,the programmer greater eaze & Control of subprogram numbering post output!

 

Thanks

 

[ 07-20-2002, 11:34 AM: Message edited by: Kenneth Potter ]

[maestro]

A tool speed and feed calculator that allows you to input the sfm, fpt, & # of teeth after you select that tool for your operation. Not all tools run the same sfm in the same material.

[Saultspics]

Thread milling with multiple passes, so you can set the step over of each cut.

[LNabor]

speaking from a waterjet programmer aspect.

I would like to see alot more fonts that come with ver. 10 as well as fonts that already have the letters stenciled, (etc. Q, R, O, P, A, D,

Just so i don,t have to connect the drops manualy.

I think this would help Router programmers also. Thanks.

[Kenneth Potter]

A Multi Post Processer Manager!

 

Imagine a configrable Dialog box((((Page))) were you can set up all your shop floor post on ONE Figgin Page.

 

This Page can be set up in a custom manner that will reflect your shop floor machine tool arrangments.

 

Have a nice DAY

[KCollins]

Have the ability to create 2 completely different toolpaths for two seperate operations in the same model file....

 

The current version allows fro grouping operations but leads to a tremendous mess with the setup sheets and the tool manager at the top....

[Thad]

The ability to toggle between "step" and "run" while backplotting.

 

Thad

 

P.S. V9 hasn't come in for us yet and I don't remember from school if it could be done in V9.

[Smit]

Press enter to toggle from run to step, in Version 8, 9, probably 10 also.

[Guest]

How about a group function for tools like they have for operations. That way a person can have more then one program using more then one tool #1 in the same file. Right now all the tools show up with no organization.

[Brian pci]

I wish I could re-assign the down arrow key for example to enter a comma between values while entering co-ordinates. It could still work as usuall during other times. This eliminates reaching for the comma key when entering on the number keypad.

[Michael Reynolds]

Thad,

 

When you're in backplot, put your mouse on "step" and hold your left button down. Then to "scroll" thru the backplot, hold (or release) the right mouse. This allows you to "toggle" between step and run mode.

 

Hope that helps!!

 

Mike R.

[Thad]

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The ability to toggle between "step" and "run" while backplotting.

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Smit and Michael Reynolds,

 

Both methods work great, but I prefer Michael's method. I don't have to take my hand off the mouse. Thanks guys!

 

Thad

[Kenneth Potter]

Its time for a Mastercamd Tips & Tricks Book

 

Have a nice day

[rottncf]

Howsabout a seperate pocket finish feed rate?

 

Les

[rsbeadle]

Seperate finish pass feed rate!! Now thats a real wish! I would also like to be able to analyze the number of endpoints in a chain so I don't have to get the "Incorrect number of syncs" message when trying to make a complex ruled surface. Now I have to use the Screen/Endpoints to look at chains and compare points and breaks, which is very tedious. Or better yet analyze two chains and show vector lines like in 5-axis swarf or in Image software.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Rottn,

 

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Howsabout a seperate pocket finish feed rate?

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You can accomplish this in the toolpath editor.

[rottncf]

1. James:

 

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You can accomplish this in the toolpath editor.

 

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This is true, however editing involves time and the opportunity for errors/mistakes/f...ups---besides, there already is a pocket finish dialog box, so how hard would it be to add Finish Feed Rate?

 

2. While we're on the subject of extra things I don't want to have to do that take up extra time that can easily be added/changed?---Frequently I have to go into an nc file to remove line numbers so as to be able to fit a program into a machine control (it's old but it still runs great). So, howsabout being able to post without line numbers from the post dialog box (don't want to mess with my post)?

 

Les.

[cadcam]

Marc Lindsey , I am with you on this thought.

I a have been asked by a few customers about this thought.

 

rottncf, So you are saying it to hard to say "yes" to omite line #'s in the post and you don't want to do it.

Or you want the option to have it or not by the size of the program?

[rottncf]

Cadcam--given the choice I would rather have line numbers in the program, however often I need to get the file size down, and it's the only way to do this without changing stepovers, cut tolerances, etc.

Maybe I should have two different posts, but it is nice to only work with one that runs all my machines.

Les

[cadcam]

rottncf. I understand that is why I had asked if this was the possiable reason for what you are asking.

So you would like to have say a check box for Omit yes or no.