So are you guys saying Windows 10 and MC 2017 on a laptop are not compatible? I'd rather stay with Windows 10, even though I like 7 better.

I'd like to use a Gforce video card GTX 1060 or 1070. Anyone have experience with one of those cards running 2017?

Thank you!

I've changed many of the configuration defaults to my own default configuration, but every time I open 2017, the defaults go back to the Mastercam defaults. For example, I changed the post processing default to overwrite and edit off, but it reverts back. What am I missing? I've done this before in my older version of MC and it always worked. Thanks, Gordon

Thank you for the help. I will have to say, typing in x,y,z, plus the coordinates is way more inputting than the older program. Older versions all one had to do is enter the coordinate in "X" and hit enter and it would automatically go to "Y", then "Z". 2017 sure is a lot more typing to do a basic function. Way more chances of an error. Unless I'm doing it wrong....

I recently updated Mastercam from X4; needless to say, 2017 is giving me some challenges, but for the most part, I like it and will just have to learn where everything is located. So, a very simple question. I try and create a point position and can not find anywhere to input the coordinates of the point to where I want to place it. I go to wireframe, point position, and the box appears with the info, but no place to input the coordinates? What am I doing wrong?

Every time I use verify it changes my toolpath directory without notifying me; this has caused me to trash some parts because the old program did not get replaced in the controller. Can I fix this in a setting?

Added the point at the end of the cycle and it worked great. Thanks for the help. Gordon

Ok, I added a point move and it worked on the beginning of the drill cycle, but when I was finished drilling, the drill started back down to into the hole so it would of crashed at the end of the cycle. I'll try a point move after the drill cycle and see if that completes it.

I have a tall part I'm machining, but the Tool change height is lower than the top of part zero. After a tool change I want the Z axis to move up 4.0 inches before the part moves under the tool. I know there is a way to raise "Z" before xy moves, but I don't know how to do that. Any help would be nice. Thanks, Gordon

Looks like the wrong insert.

I had helix support off--it was checked no helix allowed, so I checked all planes supported.....is that correct?

Thanks for the help--I'll check it out.

When I treadmill or some 2d operation, I get faceting that I did not get when I used X3. I checked all the tolerances and nothing jumps out at me to be wrong. So I assume there is something I need to change that I missed. Any help?

Trevor, did you ever get a post that works with the Prototrak SMX? The post you gave me worked fine in the older Prototrak, but not the Windows based SMX.

I am still running the original version of x2 and I want to update to the latest rev. If I download MR2 from MC web site will that include all updates or do I have to down load all the other patches too?

Trevor, I have never run g code in the machine, only conversational.

I tried one of the mprotmx3 post, but it does not work. I don't even know if it is the correct post.

I need a post for a prototrak smx 3 axis; I can't find one; any suggestions.

I just upgraded my sim to MC Art L2; where can I get info on how to use it; I tried to load a picture and add surfaces, but I could not get anywhere with it.

It has two 5400 rpm 120g hard drives; I wanted the 7200 rpm drives, but this laptop deal came up and it saved me a lot of money. I have never set up a computer with Raid. Is it hard to configure?

I hope it will work for the next few years; any comments? Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Intel Core Duo 2.16 GHz processor 2GB DDR2 RAM (supports up to 4 GB) 240GB hard drive space DVDRW/HD DVD Combo Drive NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics with 256 MB GDDR2 dedicated memory Built-in TV tuner Integrated audio with built-in speakers 56K ITU V.92 modem Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (802.11a/b/g) Full Keyboard with TouchPad with 4-way scroll button 1680×1050 resolution 20.1-inch widescreen WSXGA+CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Built-in 1.3 MP web camera Built-in microphone Built-in 5-in-1 card reader

When X came out, I really disliked it and did not ever use it. I know if I don't make the transition soon, I am gonna be too far behind; X2 upgrade is here so I am going to install it. What advice do you guys have for me. I use mill level 1. Is there a way to still use key strokes instead of icons?

Are you talking about the filter setting in the contour parameters in the tool operations mgr? I set that at .0001" and the min arc radius the same.

I had them send me Parasolid files and they do work a little better, however, I am getting a rough texture on verify; Is there a filter that affects this?