Folder Mapping in X4

[Thee Rickster ™]

Why is it so hard for MC to map where you want to save NC, MCX, files etc.

 

The project manager does not work at all, just like

in X3 and X2.

 

It is so difficult to have MCX and .NC files to

default to the directory that the MCX file was

opened in. I have it mapped to a folder on my server

in (config/files/mill nc programs) yet it always

goes to the NC folder in the Mcamx4 install folder.

 

Searching for the folder that I want it in is

the biggest waste of time, above the lag, trim and crash issues.

 

Every other software I use aY LEAST directs all save to The folder that I open the file in, and if I redirect it actually goes there and stays.

 

Why cant MC do that or fix the file mapping in config.

 

Any body else hate this??

 

Please acknowledge this, it is gonna drive me postal all this clicking and searching.

Should I make a video?

 

Regards

Rick

[Mjölnir]

I've found that if the connection to a mapped network drive is not active when Mastercam is launched and Mastercam is configured to use the mapped drive in a path, the path gets reverted back to its default. Even is the connection is restored via other means such as Windows Explorer.

 

I avoid using UNC paths in config files and map what I need as drives. I'm not even sure using UNC paths is possible in Mastercam configs.

[Mike-T]

If you put in the dest path in the machine group properties, files, Toolpath field it seems to stick.

[Thee Rickster ™]

Thanks Mike I will try that.

 

Where do you put that in?

 

Rick

[Tony35]

i have mine set in the CD under files for the destination on the network and they stick for me

 

rickster if you want a screen shot let me know

 

HTH

[Thee Rickster ™]

Tony, sure, if you mean setting it in the machine group properties

 

I dont see browse boxes or a place to select where to save them to in there.

 

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But if you mean here

I just open a machine group and made a tool path group and a contour tool path.

Went to post it and look......

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doesn't stick, doesn't work.

 

Rick

[Todd Tracey from Fastech]

Look in the "Control Definition" under "Files" and set the path there. Save it and the Machine Def and it should stick.

[Tony35]

set it here rickster and it sticks i save after i set each one

 

[billet programmer]

I have mine set in the control definition like mentioned above and it works great. Make sure you edit the control definition by opening the machine definition though!

[Thee Rickster ™]

Alright Tony, I did that and now I get this!!!

 

I opened a new file that only has geometry I am working on thought I'd make a machine/toolpath group so I can get some work accomplished today

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Now what the hell is going on?

Does this mean my mmd now is corrupt!!!!!?

I wasn't even replacing any group machine.

 

I have had enuf of this BS for one day.

(if thats even possible.)

[3R!< W3NG3R]

please tell me you had a back-up MMD.

[Thee Rickster ™]

Yes,

 

you HAVE to Back up everything in MC. Its time share software.

[Tony35]

rickster

yes you want to replace it with the new MD so your files will go in the correct location it still is referencing the old one

[Thee Rickster ™]

No it doesnt, after clicking the check mark 15 times for the window to go away and trying to select the only mmd I had in that folder the same dam warning showed up and I can not make a tool path???

 

So I put my backed up one in and said what the heck

whats 7 more clicks when posting a file and now I am

making my company proud and actually getting something done.

[Tony35]

i have never had that happen to me

i went in set all my folders paths and it was all good

 

dumb question but you did change the correct machine def i see its asking about valid axis combination (i missed that before)

[Thee Rickster ™]

Tony, I went to setting/ mach definitions

Inthere i clicked the icon /edit the control definition.

 

The screen pic you provided showed up.

I did what you said.

click the save icon

 

Then when I created a mach/ toolgroup i got the warning in the pic I posted.

 

Pretty simple to screw up, so MC does it for you

[Tony35]

sounds like you did everything right

you just changed the NC destination file that makes no sense to me why it does that now

 

if you want zip2go the MD/CD to me and i will give it a try on my box once and see what happens

 

we are all beta testers i guess

[Thee Rickster ™]

Perhaps another time, I am leaving and have to work at home for the rest of the weekend.

 

 

Thanks For your offer and help.

 

Regards

Rick

[Tony35]

no problem