Getting kicked out of backplot in X2

[Thad]

I created some scripts that consist of 2 consecutive RunMastercamCommand commands. They change view and then Screen Fit. I used ScriptLinker to create NET hooks so I could create a toolbar of them and replace the existing MC view icons. I also added them to my RMB.

 

The problem is whenever I'm in backplot or verify, running the scripts/Net hooks exits me out. Is there anything I can add to the code so I can still use them while in backplot or verify? I want them to function like the standard MC view commands.

 

Another problem that I've run into with these is that the RMB doesn't show the icons. Here's a screen shot.

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Here's the thread that prompted it all.

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

You have to add INLINE in your .ft file.

 

 

http://www.emastercam.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...c;f=13;t=000230

[Thad]

MasterShake,

 

I tried that before I posted this and it didn't work. Is this the right place?

 

code:

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###############################################################################

# NETHook function table

#

# Auto generated by 'Script Linker' (11/10/2006 2:31:15 PM)

#

###############################################################################

#

# Name : FrontFit.FT

# NETHook : FrontFit.DLL

# VBScript : FrontFit.VBS

#

# Notes : This FT file MUST be located in the '<mcamx>chooks' folder.

# The FRONTFIT.VBS file MUST be located in the VB Scripts folder specified in Mastercam X Configuration

#

###############################################################################

#

######################

# ASSIGN A UNIQUE NAME

######################

APPLICATION "FrontFit_RunVBS"

#

######################

# NETHook location

######################

FUNC_DLL "C:McamX2chooksFrontFit.DLL"

RES_DLL "SAME"

dnRES_NAME "myRes"

CATEGORY "VB Scripts"

#

########################

# Public functions

########################

#

FUNCTION NET "Run"

dnSBMP "IDB_SBMP"

dnLBMP "IDB_LBMP"

dnTIP "IDS_TIP"

INLINE <----------------

END_FUNCTION

#

# EOF

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Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

hmm

I think it's correct,

but I have never tried it with nethooks..

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

I testd INLINE with my nethook.

it seems ok for my nethook.

[Thad]

Do you think it has anything to do with the fact that ultimately, the nethook is running a script?

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

no, I dont think so.

I have no problem with my pc.

 

I compiled nethook that runs your vbscripts.

view & fit nethook.zip

[Thad]

I'll have to check it out on Monday. Thanks!

 

Any idea why the icons don't show up in the RMB? See the pic above.

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

It may be a bug ??

 

I tried nethooks by CNC, but the icons also don't show up in RMB.

[Thad]

MasterShake,

 

Your compiled nethooks work fine with backplot and verify.

 

Thanks!

 

Thad

[Thad]

MasterShake,

 

We just ran into a problem. Your files work fine until I post a program. After that, I get this error when clicking the icon. Restarting MC fixes it....until I post another program.

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Any ideas?

 

Thad

[Thee Rickster ™]

Thad,

 

We had that error on the other seat of Mc.

(cannot find script file)

 

On the sucessful one, it put the .vbs in the Chook folder automatically.

 

After the error appeared:

 

On the other p.c. we just tried copying the .vbs to the Chook folder from where they were originally located (after running the scriptlinker,restating and getting that error etc)and the error did not re-occur.

 

I noticed that in my RMB the icons are sorta greyed out. Like something doesent know where to find the icon's locale.

 

 

 

I dunno if any of this helps?

Rick

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

woot, I just called your VBSCript file with reraltive path(not full path).

that caused the problem.. sorry.

 

When you open File Dialog and select a file name to save/open, the currect directory path setting is changed.

 

I will fix the problem later..

or should I make a chook in c/c++?

it may fix RMB icon problem..

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

I deleted the nethook on ftp,

and uploaded "view & fit chook.zip".

 

good luck.

[Thad]

MasterShake,

 

The new version seems to work OK. You are right, the icons show up in the RMB now.

 

Is there any reason why the scripts have to go in the chooks folder? Logic tells me they should go in the VB folder. It doesn't really matter, I was just wondering.

 

Thanks.

 

Thad

[Thee Rickster ™]

Thad you have mail.

[Thad]

So do you.

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

quote:

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Is there any reason why the scripts have to go in the chooks folder? Logic tells me they should go in the VB folder. It doesn't really matter, I was just wondering.

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No, there is no big reason.

I just thought it is good they are in the same folder as teh .dll file.

[Thad]

MasterShake,

 

I just noticed something. I have a CHOOKS subfolder in the folder of the jobs that I've worked on since using your files. I assume they're from the latest version of your files since they are dated today. In fact, the chooks folder is dated the exact same time and date as the last save on my MCX file. The folder is empty.

.

.

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

I just have no idea.

I don't call CreateDirectory() function or something like that in my chook.

 

if you delete my chook, does the CHOOK subfolder disappear?

[Thad]

quote:

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if you delete my chook, does the CHOOK subfolder disappear?

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No, they're still there.

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

quote:

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No, they're still there.

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So do you mean my chook is not related to the problem?

[Thad]

I think your chooks are related because not every seat of MC is using your chooks. Only the ones that are have the unexplainable chooks folder. To my knowledge, that's the only thing that has changed. Now, I'm trying to get it to repeat and I can't.

 

 

Thad

[Thad]

Rickster,

 

Do you have any chooks folders popping up where they shouldn't be?

 

Thad

[Takashi Sato from Ai Solutions.]

OK

I will check my chooks again while you are sleeping.

 

it's 10:43 PM here now anyway.