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Using Misc Integers to activate forced tool change.


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I have a misc integer that is only used when there is a forced tool change but not on all forced tool changes. I would like to be able to use the mi without having to check the force tool change box but still be able to check the force tool change box when the mi is not being used. Is it possible to trigger the forced tool change code using misc intergers?

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This is something I have done before.

You can use the op_id$ variable in ptlchg0$ to check for a new operation along with the misc value to trigger this.

You can call the ptlchg$ post block to force a full toolchange and then use the ex$ command to exit ptlchg0$ to avoid posting out a full toolchange and a null toolchange in the same instance.

I would recommend you have your post provider and/or Mastercam reseller get involved to ensure the post mods are done correctly.

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