X4 MU3, miscellaneous integers with 5-axis post

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Hello everybody,

 

I am having problems with X4 MU3 processing miscellaneous integers.

 

I am using a CNC software based 5-axis post as I always have. The post I am using is based on the "Generic Haas VF-TR_Series 5X Mill.pst"

 

Specifically, the problem is that when mi6=1, it with revert to mi6=0 on some or all operations without warning. The value on the operation is perfectly fine and is always on by default.

 

What happens is that, the software seems to hicupp and post out to the TP origin instead of the WCS origin. The work around is to regen the entire file and post immediately or don't use this function.

 

I have been using the mi6=1 function since V9 and have never had a problem. Actually, this function has always worked perfect for me and is certainly a time saver for programming.

 

Does anyone else see this issue?

 

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[gcode]

Could it be a conflict between the default settings in the control def and the Misc settings you edit.

If you don't change anything, the Mics page is normaly greyed out.

Maybe you need to uncheck "automatically set to post values" for every operation, even if you are not changing anything.

[crazy^millman]

Michael is it an updated post from V9? IF some take the current X4MU3 post and update it to work like you need and that problem should go away. If not then Hard code it in the post and that should clear up your problem.

 

HTH

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Hello gcode,

 

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Could it be a conflict between the default settings in the control def and the Misc settings you edit.

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The post, misc values on the op and the CD all have mi6=1, so I am not sure what could be happening.

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If you don't change anything, the Mics page is normaly greyed out.

Maybe you need to uncheck "automatically set to post values" for every operation, even if you are not changing anything.

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Yes, It looks like this is because "automatically set to post values when posting" is set in the operation defaults now. This is something new? I just changed the defaults and will try it this way for a while. I actually prefer this, I just haven't gotten around to it until you just now mentioned it.

 

I appreciate the info and will post up later if I have more info.

 

Thanks

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Hello Ron,

 

This is an X4MU3 post.

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If not then Hard code it in the post and that should clear up your problem.

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I am not sure what you mean? Do you mean to change the post text in the post or change it to post out to WCS origin by default. IOW, get rid of the mi6 option?

 

Thanks

[crazy^millman]

Okay well then might have to do away with that then. I would send it over to [email protected] wit ha sample file and ask them what they are seeing. Everything I send them a problem like that they help me get it straightened out.

 

HTH

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Hello Ron,

 

I will send the problem to QC first as I don't believe it to be a post issue.

 

Thanks for the help!

[crazy^millman]

Well if it is not then at least it will give you a sanity check that you are not a crazy person like I am.