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Well, I can write script (in AutoIt) for you (if you want it). It could open generated NC and automatically replace every instance of "PLANE RESET TURN" with "PLANE RESET TURN F MAX". It can be started by Mastercam automatically after NC file has been generated.

If you upload post file and a sample mcx file, I will help you.

I have faced with another issue - gouging in 2D HST Dynamic Rest Mill path. It has option "Stock to leave" inverted (i.e. it gouges when you want to keep material and vice versa). Pay attention (Mcam X5)!

I didn't find "oa_len" parameter in MP_documentation.pdf. How did you know about it? Where did you find it? Maybe there is more comprehensive documentation we don't now about? Where can we read about these extra parameters?

You are welcome!

MP_documentation.pdf is the most comprehensive manual I've ever seen.

You can send the post to me (or put it here) and I'll help you.

Does anybody know why rapid length in the set-up sheet differs from the one in the backplot window (in most cases)?

Thanks for good advice! I looked at it and found a couple of bugs

For instance, here is the ptime section:

ptime #Distance calculations

dx = x$ - prv_x$

dy = y$ - prv_y$

dz = z$ - prv_z$

len = sqrt(dx^2 + dy^2 + dz^2)

if gcode$ = zero, ptimer #RAPID time and length calc

if gcode$ = one, ptimel #FEED time and length calc

!x$, !y$, !z$, !fr_pos$ #Update previous [prv_?] variables

if fr_limits, pfrcheck #Track MAX/MIN Feedrates if requested

What about arc motions? Shouldn't they be calculated as well as linear and rapid motions?

Nevertheless it's a good start indeed. Thanks again!

When I fix it (or if I fix it ) I'm gonna post here the result for other people.

P.S. It's a pity that Mastercam doesn't have operation's parameters for backplotted time - it would be easier to output it at the top of NC file.

Yes, I checked it couple of times and it was always zero.

I thought if Mastercam had so many parameters it must had such parameters for machining time (hours, minutes and seconds enough).

May be such parameters are not implemented yet (and 15105 parameter is just a dummy). Or may be they even ain't planned to implement. Who knows.

Anyway, I couldn't figured out what's the parameter for. MCAMX5_NCI_Parameter_Ref says something about "Calculated cycle time for NCI section", but who must calculate the time - post or me, and why it's always zero?

Hi guys!

I want to get machining time (shown in backplot) in my post to output it at the start of NC file.

Actually, I'd like to get it for the each tool in my program (to output it in the ptooltable section), but any advice would be appreciated.

Any Ideas? Is it possible at all?

I found only 15105 parameter in MCAMX5_NCI_Parameter_Ref.pdf (but I'm not sure because it's always equal to zero). What's this parameter for?

Thanks.

OK.

Fixed file name is:

MPOSAIvX_3_31_06_fix.PST

Don't forget to rename it (delete _fix).

Put your post here, so we can help you.

You can also edit MasterCam's shortcut and add configuration file. For example try add something like this: c:mcamxmastercam.exe c:mcamxconfigmy_config.config

Try to create a new configuration (with your preferences) and load it every time you open MasterCAM.