Thats the answer!!! Those variable changes are what had me stumped! Thanks so much for the help. I have to wonder though why these variables are even changed from version to version? Anyway, thanks again for the assistance. TP

Update log is as follows. This was an Mpmaster post that has had some tweaking in the past for X2. Now that we are on X4 with the second machine (same controller but purchased used so the parameters are obviously uniquely set). As an example, it was posting a G100 for toolchange and I was able to change that to M906. 1 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - UpdatePost Utility 2 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - ***** Starting update processing ***** 3 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The user has chosen the selected post(s) type as: MILL 4 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The user has chosen the selected post(s) version as: 10.00 5 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Option to create the Machine Definition is: Off 6 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Option to create the Control Definition is: Off 7 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Option to silently overwrite existing files is: Off 8 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Processing a single post processor file. 9 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The original file: C:\MCAMX4\MILL\POSTS\MPMASTER.PST 10 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Backed up as: C:\MCAMX4\MILL\POSTS\MPMASTER.PST_vX 11 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Initialize processing the post 12 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Post processor file name: C:\MCAMX4\MILL\POSTS\MPMASTER.PST 13 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The post processor file has been successfully opened. 14 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Post version information (input): 15 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - UPDATEPOST Version 11. was used to modify this file. 16 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The file was modified by this product on 26 Oct 06 09:26:17 17 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The post was written to run with Mastercam Version 11. 18 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The post product type is Mill. 19 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Initialization of pre-defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 20 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Search for defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 21 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Initiate writing the post processor file(s). 22 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Post version information (output): 23 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Post processor file name: C:\MCAMX4\MILL\POSTS\MPMASTER.PST 24 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - UPDATEPOST Version 13. is processing this file. 25 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The post is targeted to run with Mastercam Version 13. 26 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - The post product type is Mill. 27 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PST LINE (1700) - Label has not been defined[*60] 28 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PST LINE (1702) - Label has not been defined[*60] 29 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - Writing the post was successful. 30 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - This 'parameter read' postblock was found in the post: pparameter$, This 'parameter read' postblock was found in the post: pwrttparam$, Parameters are changed in Mastercam X. Reference the post update guide or contact your reseller. 31 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17006. Please check the parameter number. 32 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17038. Please check the parameter number. 33 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17039. Please check the parameter number. 34 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17042. Please check the parameter number. 35 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17043. Please check the parameter number. 36 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17044. Please check the parameter number. 37 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17045. Please check the parameter number. 38 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17046. Please check the parameter number. 39 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17047. Please check the parameter number. 40 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17050. Please check the parameter number. 41 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PARAMETER DATA - - Possibly incorrect parameter number detected: 17051. Please check the parameter number. 42 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - PST LINE (1704) - Label has not been defined[*56] 43 - 06 Sep 2012 02:39:45 PM - ***** End of update processing *****

Hey I need help with a Fanuc post that for some reason will ONLY post out a feedrate of F999999 on any contour/surface path. We recently acquired a second cnc boring mill and simply moved the post over and updated it to X4. (The fella on the first machine refuses to go past X2... I know, I know *cringe*). And since this update, other than a few minor changes I had to make, like the tool change code, the feedrate has me stumped. What do you need from me to help? Whats my next step? Thanks so much!! TP

Is shot-peening really classified as machining?!?

We recently had a new employee start working at our shop, who claims to have worked on an 11 axis cnc machine. I was just wondering if there was someone that could clarify.... is he BS'ing me or what?!?

The file is under the MC9 files folder on the ftp site. It is called CONEdarren21.MC9 Anyone wanna give it a shot be my guest!!!

I tried the xform squash and it seemed to work but I will still add the file to the ftp to see why the other didn't work. I just need to know how...

Thanks for the welcome and the tip. Although I don't know if it's me or what but I can't seem to get it to work. When I go through the options, it ends up making a weird curve that kinda goes inside the part. See what I'm trying to do is making a containment boundary. It's a 4th axis job i'm doing on a dividing head on my machine and there's a channel that goes all the way around. I need to project the edge of the channel up in each increment so I can use it as the boundary. Thanks again!!

I would like to know how or if it is possible to make a 2D line from a 3D edge. Like for example, project onto a given plane or z value. Any ideas? Thanks...