Posting next tool in the NC.file

[Bartha Gyozo]

Hello everyone.  I would like to ask where I can find the parameter/setting in mastercam 2017 which enables to post the next tool in the the NC file?

For example :

T1 M6 

G0 G54 G90 X10 Y10 

M3 S2500 

M8 T2

G0 G43 Z30 H1 F250. etc

The main idea is that while the machine is running on the first operation (T1), simultaneously the next tool (T2) is prepared for change, after the first operation is done,  the machine is not staying/ waiting for T2 , it is already prepared at the beginning of the first operation. Thanks in advance

 

 

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

In your control definition under Tool in the control topics list check "enable staged tool routines" and you should be good to go.

[Bartha Gyozo]

Thanks a lot, it worked . Is there a way to lock the toolpaths / toolpath manager in a Mastercam file in order that anyone is accessing my files nobody could change the parameters, just running the simulation, for example?

 

[Goldorak]

you can save the presentation as an executable file simply by clicking the "Save presentation" button 

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

Select the operations you want to lock and press "L" on the keyboard.  A lock symbol will appear. To unlock them press "L" again.

[DUM1]

LOCK ICON LEFT SIDE TOOL MANAGER