Back Plot in Code Expert?

[Tinyfxds]

At my old job we had a NC editor called "Edit NC", very original name there.  Anyways, I was able to open up a posted program and back plot the tool path inside of this editor.  This was very useful if the operator was telling me the program was doing something that I didn't see on my screen using our CAM software.  Usually it was a post issue that caused the machine to do a weird machine move or something.  Well I'm wondering if Code expert has that ability.  I haven't seen anything in the menus that tell me there is a back plot option but maybe I'm just missing it.  If Code expert doesn't have the option is there another route I could go other than having to purchase another Editing software?

[crazy^millman]

Cimco Edit Pro will be you best choice. Contact your Mastercam dealer and see if they can help you out.

[Jayson Kramer]

If you go with the Cimco Editor Pro then you do what you want. Also you can make it the default editor in you Mastercam. Do you ever use the Cimco editor in Mastercam?

[Tinyfxds]

I know that you can choose between Cimco, Code Expert or "other".  However, I have never used Cimco.  

[Newbeeee™]

We use NCPlot because it can handle sub progs and Cimco couldn't back in the day.

I don't know if it can now?

[Jayson Kramer]

Cimco supports Subs to. Like I have said try it. it cost nothing but time. You can download the trial from my site at no cost and you don't even have to tell me. lol

[Tinyfxds]

I used Cimco to post a few programs just now and it is a lot like "Edit NC" used to be.  I got the back plot to open up using the help menu but I don't see any icons on the menu bar to open it from there.  Is the Cimco editor in Mastercam just a basic version?  The screen caps in the help menu show some more options than what is currently on my screen.  I'll keep playing around with it and see what I can find

[Zoffen]

Personally i don't see why cimco edit pro  isn't included with every seat of mastercam. Probly would eliminate half of the "we need g-code verification" rants and raves!

 

Hell, if you have a solidworks license, then download HSM express (which is free) and it has cimco edit pro as its editor. Point the MCX config at that file for the editor and BAM, you have g-code backplotting right after you post. I used it to backplot all of my programs that arn't fully vericuted.

 

HTH

[Jayson Kramer]

tinyfxds, the cimco that is with Mastercam is our light version. if you want gcode backplot you need the Pro version.

[Tinyfxds]

Thanks.  I installed the 30 day trial of Cimco Edit.  Looks good.  I like the interface and the ability to change colors of the posted code

[crazy^millman]

You can also configure and make different machines. I have P-1,P-2 for Dual Turret Machines and then .P1,.P2,.P3 for triple turret machines. I have a .pst for posts and I have one for about 10 different machines.

[Tinyfxds]

You can also configure and make different machines. I have P-1,P-2 for Dual Turret Machines and then .P1,.P2,.P3 for triple turret machines. I have a .pst for posts and I have one for about 10 different machines.

 

Sounds like it's a pretty powerful editing software.  I'll have to put a bug in the owner's ear...and see what happens

[3rdstring]

For any of you Cimco gurus I was looking at the Jay' site regarding the difference between versions & 7 pro has a Multi Channel feature. Is there a way to have more than 1 sync code. I'm looking at programs for our new swiss turn which syncs with a few Gcodes & !. Ive been playing around with it & having zero luck.

[RayD]

For any of you Cimco gurus I was looking at the Jay' site regarding the difference between versions & 7 pro has a Multi Channel feature. Is there a way to have more than 1 sync code. I'm looking at programs for our new swiss turn which syncs with a few Gcodes & !. Ive been playing around with it & having zero luck.

 In multichannel setup set your Machine as "User Defined"

 

"Channel Start" G13,G14,G15 (Use commas to add multipule codes)

 

If you check the "?" topleft corner in Cimco and Click on any field it will tell you what the field is used for and sometimes give an example.

[Jim at Gentex]

 

Hell, if you have a solidworks license, then download HSM express (which is free) and it has cimco edit pro as its editor.

 

Thanks for the tip!

I've been meaning to take a look at HSM express anyway, so the editor is a bonus! 

[3rdstring]

 In multichannel setup set your Machine as "User Defined"

 

"Channel Start" G13,G14,G15 (Use commas to add multipule codes)

 

If you check the "?" topleft corner in Cimco and Click on any field it will tell you what the field is used for and sometimes give an example.

 

Thanks. I have the channels separated $1 & $2, but what I was hoping to find was a way to enter more than one sync code. I can get Cimco to sync the channels with the "!" operator but the machine also syncs on G6XX I haven't been able to get it to sync on those at all yet, I can get it to highlight the Gcodes while in the channel windows but not sync the code to visually indicate what is happening when on the front & back spindles.

[Jayson Kramer]

Chuck,

What editor are you useing is it the latest of 7.1. I know we have added some new mill/turn options. we might have to look at what you have and need.

[3rdstring]

Jay

 

The version I have on the 30 demo license is 7.01.09 (Downloaded aprox 1 1/2 weeks ago). I have a tool that will display the code synced but I can't edit it (Synced pic) & I can get Cimco to display my program synced only at the "!" operator but the machine (Citzen Cincom A20 - VII) also syncs on G6XX commands & when I try to set that up(setup pic) the G6XX commands hylight but don't sync (Cimco pic). I have also attached a small program if that in any helps.

 

Thanks

Chuck

TEST1.zip

[Jayson Kramer]

I will review thanks.

[Mike-T]

Why wouldn't you use Win-cnc ? It was made for these machines.

[Tinyfxds]

I've never heard of Win-cnc.  I guess there's as many cnc editing software as there are stars in the sky.