I tried to get it to helix but it wouldn't go. 

56 minutes ago, Fred @ Slate Industries said:

I'll be 60 this summer

I bet you tell all the women you are 50!!!

54 minutes ago, gcode said:

I'll do this for simple parts that are going through several machines

Assuming it is all on one machine, do you still use multiple machine groups?

1 hour ago, gcode said:

I use a separate Machine Group for each operation.

 

Tom are you talking Machine group with stock setup or toolpath group? If Machine group could you post a screenshot of your toolpath manager from any file like this?

Just now, neurosis said:

Removing that box removed useful functionality.

+1

6 hours ago, Jobnt said:

I can't find it, prolly in a newer version than 2020. That would be cool though!

That is Machsim not verify in his photo. 

For those that want the latest!

https://my.mastercam.com/hubs/downloads/?download_type=mastercam-downloads

Post a zip to go of your valid Mastercam file. 

Lets solve this crisis.....Chat GPT!!!!!!!

:)~~~~~~~~~~

Without a valid Mastercam file nothing can be determined.

17 minutes ago, Jobnt said:

Uhh, here's some room... ??!!

Sharpen your crayons!! :D~~~~~

This is an older video but shows how to use the Active Report Designer.

37 minutes ago, JoshC said:

I think he is asking what the shortcut is to toggle between Outline Shaded and Shaded for Solids.

Look at his dates and v8.1!!!!!!

10 minutes ago, neurosis said:

I think I'm going to need a few cocktails to decipher the question.

Use ChatGPT!!!!! ;D~~~~

Sounds more like a pirate question!

17 hours ago, JB7280 said:

Here's the PX30i's

Badas$!!!!!!!! 

I would suggest the Gauge pins or Gauge blocks. Although Gauge Blocks would be not usable due to the slot being that small.

Is the machine capable of holding that tolerance? 

I just opened the Generic Heidehain_TNC530 3 axis post with Cimco and the Coolant codes are searchable. You are opening the .pst file?

When you downloaded the post did you get the matching Control Definition and Machine Definition? Just thinking why the changes @AHarrison1 suggested didn't work.

Being current is never a bad idea IMHO. 

What machine are you trying to set this up on? Your file has a Lathe machine on it.

2 minutes ago, G Lewis said:

Ive been trying to get that to work for a bit now and can't seem to get what I am looking for. I like  the toolpath I was able to get using unified guide selecting my top and bottom arcs on the cylinder just can't seem to get the C axis to control to rotation.

@Aaron Eberhard Suggested adding a Mastercam file to your request for help. If you can't share that exact file make something up similar. Honestly if you add a file here you will get many people offering you ideas and help.

52 minutes ago, G Lewis said:

I am struggling, essentially what I am trying to do is use a face mill to create a spiral toolpath on the O.D. of a cylinder. I am using Unified Guided tool path and have the toolpath I want. The issue is in backplot the tool is rotating around the part following the spiral toolpath, I need the Tool to stay stationary in X and Y and just drop in Z while the part rotates in C to create my spiral. I thought it was only in backplot but when I output the code I am seeing large values in X and Y where it is still trying to move to tool around the part... I am at a complete loss.

Sounds like you could use a simple contour toolpath with the compensation set to off, using axis substitution.  If you download the free training materials from In-house there is an example of this in Exercise 3 of the Multi-Axis PDF.

5 minutes ago, crazy^millman said:

I am not just teaching Mastercam I am teaching manufacturing processes and giving insight into ways to make a companies profitable. I know a lot of the dealers personally and have a ton of respect for them and their teams, but I am the one some call when it is deep and very intense programming work.

This is the difference between hypothetical and real world experience.... They will learn more from you in a few days then taking 5 courses.

I put some Swept toolpaths on this file for an example.

The 2" rad cutter would cut into the floor on the slope area so I switched to the 1" flat end mill.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0kmm5gk391ft6xi/test_JF.emcam?dl=0