looks like all is posting as needed I appreciate the help!

I would like toolchange to post like this M36 T28 M37 T28 M06 currently is T15 M06 post reads ptlchg_com #Tool change common blocks pcom_moveb c_mmlt$ #Multiple tool subprogram call #ptoolcomment comment$ spaces$=0 if swcsplname <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(WCS NAME - ", swcsplname, ")", e$ #if swcsplcomm <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(WCS COMMENT - ", swcsplcomm, ")", e$ if rot_on_x & stoolplname <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(TOOLPLANE NAME - ", stoolplname, ")", e$ #if rot_on_x & stoolplcomm <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(TOOLPLANE COMMENT - ", stoolplcomm, ")", e$ #if rot_on_x & sconstplname <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(CPLANE NAME - ", sconstplname, ")", e$ #if rot_on_x & sconstplcomm <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(CPLANE COMMENT - ", sconstplcomm, ")", e$ #if stpgrpname <> snull, pbld, n$, pspc, "(TOOLPATH GROUP - ", stpgrpname, ")", e$ spaces$=sav_spc pcan if plane$ < 0, plane$ = 0 if stagetool >= zero, pbld, n$, *t$,e$ "M06", ptoolcomm, e$ spaces$=0 if use_op_cnt, n$, "

sorry, I have a question on editing post I need to add a M470 at the beginning of my program. I also need to change my tool change post to read as follows. M36 T28 M37 Before these two lines T28 M6 any help would be appreciated!

Hi,

I haven't seen memory buffering ever impact time.I have had 2 gb ram though. Thanks for response JParis I had hoped there was a log file saved somewhere.

How is every one clocking thier times I have been just using stop watch. I know there is a better way

that is my thought so far I usually backplot and verify everything. But you would think importing geometry and operation should give same results every time.

I have import library that is fairly extensive. Every once in a while I mean like 1 in 500 programs I will get an operation that will dive to program depth at x0 y0. Then it will generate toolpath that I was intending. To fix I only regenerate operation that has issue and dive goes away. It shows up in backplot and verify. I think it has only happened when I imported geometry with operation. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

That was my deduction I am planning on putting files in regen folder and deleting on weekly basis. Thanks for input

Hi all, I noticed that I am generating a regen file. I am curious what this file is for. I am debating deleting or not generating file. What are cons? Thanks

Thanks for input all, it seems that mastercam X loaded before last update,and then updated works fine. If loaded with latest version directly seems to not have all files. I copied OPMGRDISPLAY.PRM from computers that work and still no fix. For some reason it's not looking for file?

I think my original post is kind of confusing. I would like to clarify. I have problems with toolpath manager display options not retaining.

I only have problem in toolpaths manager window. Haven't had problems with other settings. I tried a search first did't see what I was looking for.

When I right click in my toolpaths window select display options unselect options to change view. Settings will not stay next time I open up mastercam. Anyone know how/where to save display options?

should be able to restart computer and move file before opening mastercam

I currently use X MR2 and I like alot. But have heard Cam-Tool is better for hardmilling. I like flexability of mastercam. Ability to do everything in one software and program is big plus for me. Also will mastercam become more precise and smoother in future.

How does surface vs solid compare in Mcam? Is main question but I guess I am curious in comparison of software also.

What is advantage of solid over surface. Or surface over solid. I am have heard Cam-Tool is more accurate because of how it calculates toolpath. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thad, It seems to work really well less things to screw up. In V9 I would open up a file similar to new part delete all entities and bring in new part geometry. I then would pick new geometry and regenerate. With X I have been utilizing import instead. It would be nice to be able to export some simple geometry into operation library but not all. Also if you could make current tool library active so it would use same tool but if diameters of tool changed would use library values(for 3d toolpaths). Or if you were running in different machine create new machine group and copy operations into group using tools from machine tool library.I have different posts and rpm's so cannot run same nc file.

Thad, Sorry gone to lunch.I have a bunch of operation libraries for doing different things like tapped holes. I drill, chamfer, and thread mill. So I import operations into current file and select geometry.

I import alot of operations then repick geometry is there a way to preselect with existing operation.

Colin, Thanks but can't find anything to help. I guess sometimes you just have to select green check. Try "windows key and press D" key to open desktop.

The chain manager dialog box is same way after you pick chains you must select OK. ENTER seems logical but doesn't work.

I guess should have worded differently when in parameters. Enter doesn't work. Esc. will but chamges aren't saved

Hi all, Anyone know a way to use keyboard, spacebar would be nice, to exit from dialog boxes.