Creating subprograms off one loaded program

[Patriot]

We have 16mgb of space on a machine here and I have an 8mgb program loaded. I want to run 4 parts at a time set up in a square pattern (order of run doesn't matter) with different offsets. I want to do this without having to leave the probe in the machine -as previously done- and calling it up to just reset the one offset for every part.

Any help is greatly appreciated as always!

 

Machine: HAAS VR-11

[CJep]

Are you wanting to output the sub with Mcam?

[Patriot]

I would like to do that as well if it is an option. Having the capability to post out and do manual edits would be nice

 

So yes, with Mcam as well.

[CJep]

There are a couple sample files up on the FTP in the Mastercam_Forum / X5_Files folder.

One is called Lab4_CJep and the other is Subroutine_02 WoffSets_Corrected.

 

I use transform operations to setup the subroutines.

[Patriot]

ok thanks, i'll go have a look at them.

[MACHINEMASTERG]

mpsubrep .pst use this post it rocks

[NOTW Programmer]

Can you upload a file to the FTP so that we can have a better look at what you need. Usuing transform is how we make our subs, it works great. Does your post support subprograms, is it enabled in the control definition.

[Patriot]

I recently found out how to access the FTP files. How do I upload to them? Also, did you use the subprogram function in the transform tool path, and does it keep the nc file approximately the same size as just running one part?

using X4 here

[CJep]

yes, the first transform I activate the subroutine, I split the transforms up by toolpath type then use one transform at the end to "gather up" the subroutines and assign the work offsets. It's a bit cumbersome but it does output a formatted subroutine program that requires little or no editing. The post in the zip to go is setup to output in M97 local sub call.

 

The files I put up earlier are formatted for McamX5, I just dropped a McamX4 zip to go called NEW_Lab4_CJep_X4.Z2G in the Mastercam_Forum / X4_Files folder.

[CJep]

To download the file file from the ftp, in win inet explorer you can go to the "Page" dropdown and set the ftp to open as a windows explorer page, then it's as easy as copy and paste.