MPMASTER X8 HMC not outputting B0.0 index

[Bret Vanderhyden]

I downloaded the mpaster X8 post processor. Updated post, control, and machine def to X9.

Trying to use the post for a 4 axis HMC (B rotary axis).

I make the Top plane the WCS, Front plane is the Tplane --- no B axis index (should be B0.0) when i post.

However everything seems to be working fine when I change the Tplane to another plane.

In this case I do get B index moves, which is what I want:

 

WCS Top, with Tplane Right outputs B90.0

WCS Top, Tplane Back -- B180

WCS Top, Tplane Left --  B-90.0

 

Is there a way to get the post to output B0.0 ?

 

 

thanks

 

Bret

[crazy^millman]

There is a switch in the post to control this is you are using the post with front as B0.

 

HTH(Hope that Helps)

[Bret Vanderhyden]

Thanks 5th Axis -- I'll dig around and see if I can find it.

[MIL-TFP-41]

in the pwrtt$ section....

 

           #sav_rot_on_x = rot_on_x    #Uncomment this line to output rotary axis value even when it's not used

 

uncomment & you are good to go.

[Bret Vanderhyden]

Hey MIL-TFP-41  -- That did the trick. Thanks for your help

 

ps for those who don't know -- removing the # will uncomment the line.

[civiceg]

Just did it to my HMC post, good info thanks!!!