Populate fields based on other fields

[abc]

Not sure if this is the best place to post this:

Is it possible to put a formula in a field and have it updated based on other fields?

For example, a dwell based on revs instead of seconds.

So for example, in a dwell field, you would put a formula in that would calculate the time in seconds it would take to have the spindle revolve so many times, and have it auto change based on your spindle speed you set.

 

I am talking about in the dialog boxes when you create a tool path and enter the parameters.

 

Anything like this possible?

[jlw™]

Yes, by default calculable fields are yellow. You may enter any formula you want in these fields. You you may even enter mm or in for easy conversion.

[SlaveCam]

The numeric fields are static so the formulas are evaluated instantly instead of being dynamic. It would be a really sweet feature if you could use variables or operation parameters in the fields, and then the post processor would output the variables as macros et cetera.

 

OR IS THIS ALREADY SUPPORTED WHICH I'M UNAWARE OF??

[abc]

How about drill peck depth. How nice it would be to have the dialog populate with calculated values based on drill size.

A dynamic numeric feature would be very powerful if it could poll info from other fields.

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I wish.  I would love to have fields act like spreadsheet cells, but sadly, they don't.  Send in your feature requests to CNC Software!  The more people ask for something the more they listen.

[Guest]

How about drill peck depth. How nice it would be to have the dialog populate with calculated values based on drill size.

A dynamic numeric feature would be very powerful if it could poll info from other fields.

 

Am I missing something?

 

In your tool library you can define a percentage of peck based on the tool dia?

 

Use tools step, peck and coolant will then populate your peck value....