X7 sp1 verify problems

[goldhntr]

I have recently upgraded to X7 sp1. I am seeing an error message window when I try to launch verify. This is a fairly simply 3 axis milling program and the tool for op 12 is a drill. The message error is as follows.

 

Simulation(this is in the title field of the error message window)

 

Tool for operation #12 has undercuts! Please select from UBV -> File ->

Options -> General -> Simulation Engine=5axis in order to get correct

results

 

I go to that page of options and the 5axis box is already checked. I close the error window and verify proceeds as if nothing is wrong. What's going on?

[K2csq7]

Try hitting the file tab in verify, then the options branch on the left, then you should see 2 checkboxes for 3 or 5 axis. Choose the 5 axis simulation engine there if it isn't already checked.

[goldhntr]

I've been to this option page several times now. 5 axis is always already checked.

[K2csq7]

If you go into your "my mcamx7" folder you may see some .ini files (up to 4 of them IIRC, but I usually only have 2). Delete them and try again, this sometimes helps me if verify is stumbling....

[Micromoldmaker]

Is compare STL still there? Don't seem to be able to find it.

[LA CAMmer]

In verify click on "Verify" tab, pick "Compare", then in Compare window all the way to right of the screen, click on "Browse" and then pick your STL.

[K2csq7]

Is compare STL still there? Don't seem to be able to find it.

After you verify, zoom into an area you want to focus on and hit "accurate zoom".

I also have a workaround for the stl compare tolerances being way out of whack if you would like.

Hi Micro, long time no talk!

[Micromoldmaker]

Thanks, guys. Sure, Keith, I'm always looking for new tools to use.

[Glenn Bouman]

Simulation(this is in the title field of the error message window)

 

Tool for operation #12 has undercuts! Please select from UBV -> File ->

Options -> General -> Simulation Engine=5axis in order to get correct

results

 

I go to that page of options and the 5axis box is already checked. I close the error window and verify proceeds as if nothing is wrong. What's going on?

 

This happens with not only under cut tools, but Face mills and tools with the shank being smaller than the cutting diameter.

 

It is really annoying to have that message pop up every time. Happens in SP2 also.

[K2csq7]

Thanks, guys. Sure, Keith, I'm always looking for new tools to use.

Have you heard of Typertask?

[Micromoldmaker]

I have now. LOL. CNET download for simulating keyboard. OK, now I'm intrigued.

[K2csq7]

Yup, download from cnet.

Then put this into the typertask file

 

{Control}{Alt}S=.01 .005 .001 -.001 -.005 -.01

 

In between the .01, .005, etc... remove the spaces and hit the tab key 3 times.

Now whenever you hit "control alt s" it will type that sequence of keystrokes. (i.e. .01 tab tab tab .005 tab tab tab..... and so on)

So when compare is up, highlight the first (top left) field and hit "control alt s".

 

It should look like this inside typertask...

[Micromoldmaker]

Thanks, Keith. I'll check it out.

[Micromoldmaker]

So when compare is up, highlight the first (top left) field and hit "control alt s".

 

Not sure I'm seeing anything different. Should I rewind the the simulation to see? Not sure I know what to do after Ctrl ALT S.

[K2csq7]

Are you in the compare?

have the field in the screenshot attached highlighted, once you hit control alt s it will populate all those fields with .01, .005, .001, -.001, -.005.........

[Micromoldmaker]

Not working for me, Keith. Everything looks OK on the typed in area Is there anything I need to do to activate Typertask other than Ctrl Alt S? Reeboot?

[K2csq7]

Open up word (or notepad or anything) and see if the control alt s thing works there. (or the mysig sample thing that came set up in typertask)

cant remember if you need to reboot or not.

[Micromoldmaker]

Thanks, Keith. I'll try a reboot later and take another look to make sure I have everything just right.

[CamMan1]

You have to make sure Typertask is running in the notification area of the taskbar. After I edit Typertask I have the bad habit of hitting the red X wich closes Typertask. Hit the minimize button and try it again. It works great. Thumbs up to K2csq7!

[K2csq7]

You have to make sure Typertask is running in the notification area of the taskbar. After I edit Typertask I have the bad habit of hitting the red X wich closes Typertask. Hit the minimize button and try it again. It works great. Thumbs up to K2csq7!

Also, after making edits to the typertask file you must save it before closing. (forgot that part)

I can close it with the red x after saving and all is well.

[Micromoldmaker]

You have to make sure Typertask is running in the notification area of the taskbar.

 

Did I miss a step here? I thought Ctrl Alt C was all that was needed to activate the app. And are we talking about the Win task bar or the one in Verify? Sorry for asking all these dumb questions.

[Micromoldmaker]

Doh. I thought that was only an install file. Doh! Doh! Doh!

 

Ok it's working now. :thumbup:

[SirSer]

I loved Verify in X6. Now is a nightmare. I can run it 1-2 times without problems and then it cannot calculate whatever and whatever else, it freezes and crashes.

And when it works, is there any way to have a section and measure some of the features in that section?

[Omar_IME]

I think it is one of the bug Mastercam X7. If you are using MU1, You should upgrade it to MU2..  good luck