It seems op_id$ is not pulling the actual Operation Id # that shows in the Operations Manager?

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Joe, That never works for me when posting. It doesn't seem like the control def has much control at all. Here's what I'm using now: [*]stoollengthoffserror : "TOOL LENGTH OFFSET DOES NOT MATCH TOOL NUMBER" stooldiameteroffserror : "TOOL DIAMETER OFFSET DOES NOT MATCH TOOL NUMBER" scoolantisoffserror : "COOLANT IS TURNED OFF" [*]if tloffno$ <> t$, result=mprint(stooldiameteroffserror, 2), exitpost$ #Diameter. if tlngno$ <> t$, result=mprint(stoollengthoffserror, 2), exitpost$ #Length. if coolant$ <> one, result=mprint(scoolantisoffserror, 2), scoolantisoffserror$ #Coolant. Now what I would like to do is pull from op_id$(?) to get the Operation Number and insert that into the error message so I knew where to look. So error meassage. "COOLANT IS TURNED OFF ON OPERATION 10" Is this possible?

Got it working, Thanks again Ron.

Thanks Ron, that should get me moving forward.

I guess my question is not "is this possible", but how would I go about writing this?

I'm using the Fadal Format 2 post and would like a warning to pop up when posting, if the Height, Diameter and length offsets don't match the Tool #. Is this possible?

Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT Driver 6.14.11.9062

Verify is now bright and no more space pilot drift for me!!

I use it for all kinds of shapes. Just plung out a clearance area to enter the groove.

goldhntr, Thanks for the advice, I installed the latest drivers and now I'm around 3-seconds, still slow but muuuuuuch better. Thanks, Josh.

I use it for contours all the time.

I'm about 2 seconds for "common parameters" and about 8 seconds for "parameters" on a simple 2-d contour toolpath........

I made this exact thread 2 days ago. no responses. Sales Rep says $300K entry, $400K is fully loaded.

So I guess this is something I should explore? How would I go about getting this information in my post? I know what the code needs to look like but unsure how to get the data to fill: N4#FX2=FX1+12. N5#FY2=FY1+12. N6#FZ2=FZ1+2.

I have 3 Fadal VMC's (I know....) and I was thinking I could make a subplate with a location in the bottom right coner to pick up Fixture Offset #1. Then have pins in my Kurt vises to locate them. I would then have in MasterCam the subplates that are in each mahine with a vise installed. I can then toggle on and off different size jaw stock (2"3"4" tall) and cut my fixtures out of them. Setting my Origin at whatever point on the part I want to reference, this would be fixture offset #2. Now that my jaws are machined I can insert the part and proceed with the machining operations. All the operator would do is have Fixture offset #1 permanetly set to the location on the subplate. When posting I could pull the difference between Fixture off set #1 and #2 and use that in a macro to set #2. Operator throws the vise on the subplate, bolts on the specified jaw stock and runs the program. My question is this: This may work the first time you run that op but is it repeatable, and if so is it repeatable between machines using the same Jaws/subplate?

http://www.grobgroup.com/en/produkte/bearb...eitungszentrum/ Anyone have any feedback on these machines? This would be great for our small shop.

not sure if your using it already, but Arc Filter really helps.

HEED, What size endmill?

I use this toolpath on an ancient Fadal VMC with what seems to be a 1hp spindle. 316L 1/2" 4 Flute 800SFM 0.030" Radial DOC 1" Axial DOC 90IPM 0.010" Microlift 150IPM back feedrate 0.125" rounding Radius It just plain rips material out and the spindle load is nill. You have to be careful with the transition from cutting to back feedrates. If your machine is not tight (like mine) then you need to play with this and the rounding radius to keep it from banging. Also use the arc filter to get the code down in size. Use "retract at distance" and play with the lenght to get the tool to retract instead of traveling around the part if using a core rough. I live by this toolpath. especially on Stainless and Tungsten parts.... I use dynamic mill for core roughing and pocketing and peel mill for cutting slots and even contoured features. I cut through 1" thick tungsten in an arc with peel mill at 90IPM at full depth...

Glad to help

You need to rotate the back view 180Deg on "Z".

Thanks for taking the time to log this. Hopefully it will be fixed in MU1. Josh

Anyone else notice when the "Finish Spindle Speed" for the Groove Toolpath is set to CSS it outputs RPM, when set to RPM it outputs CSS? Is this a bug? [ 07-09-2009, 07:35 PM: Message edited by: Josh K. ]

Verify is either crashing or is so slow its unusable with the "highest quality" setting. Really quite disappointing.