Hi All: I program for several different machine types. I am trying to fine tune the posts so the same MC9 file will out to all machines types. 1: For my Fadal post I want remove 4th axes code at the begining of the program. Example: % N1 O0002(MP-P0002) N2 G20 N3 G0G17G40G49G80G90H0E0Z0 N6 T1M6 N7 M61 (remove) N8 A-0. (remove) N9 M60 (remove) N10 G0G90S300M3E1X0.Y0. It slowes down the machine while the brake goes on and off. 2: For my ProtoTrak post I want to remove the line numbers and remove M8 & M9 even if the MC9 file has it turned on. Thanks for the help.... Gary

in the previous message I had to change prv_tloffno = c9k to prv_tloffno40 = c9k and it works great Thanks for the help... Gary

Thanks All: The post is working with one problem. After a tool change the first D outputs OK. G41 D41 X0 y0. But the rest of the G41s have no D. G41 X0 Y0. Sample code: T19M6 G0G90G54X-10.0708Y-3.154A0.S2139M3 G43H19Z2.M8 Z.1 G1Z-.27F6.42 G41D59X-9.9626Y-3.2165(has 40 added to D. OK) G3X-9.5876Y-3.R.25 X-10.6956R.554 G1G40X-9.6621Y-2.8202 G0Z2. X-.0533Y-3.154 Z.1 G1Z-.27 G41X.055Y-3.2165 (Does not put D for each G41 G3X.43Y-3.R.25 Here’s what I changed # Toolchange / NC output Variable Formats # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- fmt T 4 t #Tool Number fmt T 4 first_tool #First Tool Used fmt T 4 next_tool #Next Tool Used fmt D 4 tloffno #Diameter Offset Number fmt D 4 tloffno40 #Diameter Offset Number + 40 #added this line fmt H 4 tlngno #Length Offset Number pccdia #Cutter Compensation #Force Dxx# tloffno40 = tloffno + 40 if prv_cc_pos <> cc_pos & cc_pos, prv_tloffno = c9k sccomp if cc_pos, tloffno40 #Changed from tloffno # Changed this line Is there something I need to change? Thanks again Gary

Hi all: I hope I can describe what I need so you can under stand it. I have to program the same parts to run on three different machines. Fadal, Mazak, Matsuura. What I am want to do is make one MC9 file with the tool dia. offset and tool length offset set the same as the tool no. (under Job setup, Tool Offset Registers, Add checked, length and diameter set to 0). Then, when I run the post for Fadal and Mazak, it will out put T1 - D1 - H1. Can I change the mpfan.pst so that I can use the same MC9 file (with tool dia. offset set same as tool number) but have the post output T1 - D41 - H1 ? Basically take the tool dia. offset and add 40 to in the post.. I hope I haven’t confused everyone.. Thank Gary

Thanks rekd.. that was just what i was lookin for.. Gary

Hi All: If I start a new mc9 file and save it as "new port.mc9" and post my nc file. Then I see my spelling mistake. It should be "new part.mc9". I can rename my mc9 file and resave it. But when I repost the nc file it still comes out as new port.nc not the corrected name Where in mc9 do I change it so it will post the corrected file name.. Tkanks Gary

Hi All: Is it possible to insert a saftey/stop move before or after a operation on the Operation Manager? (saftey/stop move) G0G80G90M5M9 Z0G53 X0Y0Z0E0H0 M0 This is for Fadal. Like this.... 1. pocket 2.contour 3.(insert g code) 4 contour I hope you understand... Thanks Gary

Hi ALL I have updated several mill V7 post to version 9 and when I run them i get... Errors were detected during posting - combined mill lathe processer. post version does not match executable version. Combined Mill and Lathe Post Processor Version 9.00r © Copyright 1992-2002 CNC Software, Inc. Processing file with FADALSUB...The post version does not match the executable version, Run UPDATEPST9 But I have already run UPDATEPST9 on it.. What could be wrong. Thanks Gray

Thanks That fixed it.

Thanks I can always count on a answer... Gary

I have been running Mastercam v7 on a old Pentium 233 till it refused to boot up for the last time. Now I’m running Mastercam v9 mill 1 on a Dell 100D Smartstep. That's a Calderon processor. Could that be the problem? They(purchasing)said they would get my a better video card if I will guarantee it will solve the problem...

Ok I know it is pretty week. What Video card do you reccomend? I'll install it... Thanks Gary

I am using V9. When I am programming I go to Contour and start pick some entities I use to see a green arrow at the start of the entities and a red arrow at the end of the entities or at a branch. Now when I pick entities the arrows blink on to the screen for about a millisecond and disappear. How can I fix this so the arrows stay on the screen. I am using Mastercam V9 Mill level 1 and Windows 98 2nd Edition. I went to: MY COMPUTER CONTROL PANEL SYSTEM PROPERTYS DEVICE MANAGER DISPLAY ADPTER it says INTEL®82810 GRAPHICS CONTROLER Thanks GARY

I'm not sure what your asking. I went to: MY COMPUTER CONTROL PANEL SYSTEM PROPERTYS DEVICE MANAGER DISPLAY ADPTER it says INTEL®82810 GRAPHICS CONTROLER Is that what you are looking for? Gary

And Intel graphics card..