Never uploaded a file. Am I missing a rule somewhere that says I can't upload an MCX8 file? It is giving me a upload error.

I am currently using X7, but would like to change to X8, however I have found a problem with a specific tool that has been common for many previous versions, but I have found that in X8 it doesn't work, OR it could be the way items are selected have changed, but haven't found the solution. I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this problem. I am using the Boolean tool to create solids. I specifily use the boolean remove to create solid models, I have found out this is not working correctly. Normally I bring in a surface sheet, which must be larger than my solid body, then I create solid sheet using (solid from surfaces) after doing this successfully I am using Boolean remove, selecting the body first then the sheet, then applying, it is given me an error, (boolean remove operation would result in a disjoint body), normally I only get this when my solid sheet isn't larger than the body, which I always make the sheet at least 5mm bigger. Please help & thanks for any help in advance. Jeff

Thank you Rocketmachinist, I have tried this and it didn't work. Cjep: I am using what was loaded with Mcam.

I am now using Mastercam X7 and when I post out the editor is still defaulting to Cimco V5. How do I change this to default to Cimco editor V6? Please email me your answer please. [email protected] responses on the forum are welcomed too. thanks for helping. Jeff

If I already have Mastercam X7 MU2. Do I only need to install the patch update? Kind of confusing when reading the info beside the downloads.

No i can't get it to work.

I have been working on my setup sheet to try and match the X+ setup sheet. I have almost finished it. I can't seem to find the setting to set the z depth relative to the WCS. Is there a way to do this or not. Thanks for the Help. Jeff

Seemingly the post looks correct. when i backplot it looks correct. it's only when trying to run in the wire machine that it is changing. i thought it might be a setting in our wire machine. i wouldn't know what that would be.

I am trying to use the 4 axis option cutting a variable land. I figured out that we can't program the z varibly. I drew the top profile so i could acheive what i needed to. when i load the program into the machine and start it, my u's and v's are going in the opposite direction from what it's posting. Am i missing a setting in the wire that I need or what.? Very frustrated at this point. thanks for any help you can provide. Jeff Smith 601 WIRE.Z2G

Is that the one on the downloads from emastercam website?

Ok I will try it. thanks, I am using a Mazak post that was modified.

Here is a sample of what it is posting. Sorrry it took so long to post. O1 (TAP) ( JAN.-11-13) ( 10:12 AM) /T79 M06 /M01 N79 G21 G0 G40 G80 G90 G94 G98 G0 G28 G91 Z0. G0 G28 X0. Y0. T79 M06 ( 10.00-1.5 TAP RH) M38 G0 G54 G90 X0. Y0. S200 M3 G43 H79 Z25. G99 G84 Z25. F.7 H100.0 X-25.29 Y13.9 F300. G80 M5 G0 G28 G91 Z0. G0 G28 X0. Y0. M30

I am sorry that should be a M10 x 1.5 not 1.75 sorry

well if i am running a spindle speed of 50 it should be 75 feed. what is the difference between a G98 and a G99?

We are trying to use tapping on our Mazak 640 fusion. Mastercam is not putting out the correct code when writing a EIA program. SAMPLE CODE: G98 G84 Z-20. R2. F.7 X90. F75. Now keep in mind we are in metric tapping and we are using a M10 X 1.75 Tap. Does the Mazak read this differently? please feel free to email me your responses [email protected] thanks for all your help. Jeff

I want to set my setup sheet defaults. how can I do that? I am using X6 MU2 and windows 7. thanks, in advance.

I recently upgraded computers to Windows 7 PRO with a 64bit system. As we all know, up too this point Mastercam doesn't have a 64bit software, but as I understand it they will have this option with X6. That being said, I am having trouble with Printing with Mastercam, sometimes it will work, and sometimes it won't. Will this be fixed with X6 64bit version or am I the only one having trouble? thanks, JEFF

No unfortunately we don't. Ok thanks

Email me Can someone convert a SLDDRW file for me? If you can send me an email and I will send you the file thanks, Jeff

Can someone email me the X4 & X5, X+ setup sheet. I can not download it myself I would appreciate it, thanks [email protected]

I am sorry for the delay in reply, and the lack of information. I sent it to Jparis this morning, haven't been here at work since Friday. thank you guys for trying to help me sometimes I find myself to be impatient, I ususally forget it takes time to respond to these posts. thanks for all your help, I will let you guys know if I get this resolved. Jeff

no one is able to convert Catia files?

Can anyone convert a Catia file? Please email me if you can? Thanks, Jeff

Ok Thanks for your replies really appreciate it.

I thought it came out with X4? It may have been a work around that I am thinking about.