left coast lefty
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Re-numbering only works when your tool list is in consecutive order I am aware of that, I just sometimes select all of the operations that use one tool and change the number. Anyway, I just can't seem to get it to screw up the way you described. This is a little worrisome to me, because you have way more experience than I do. I experimented with changing them through the Tool Manager as you did. The program looked good, as well as the posted code.
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When I change the tool number, I select the operations and use "renumber tools". But I don't have 277 toolpaths! But doing it your way from the Toolpath Manager, with "from tool" selected in the control, it works fine here.
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Toolpath groups changed to Machine groups
left coast lefty replied to left coast lefty's topic in Industrial Forum
No problem with G83 lines. Are you saying they did not match your cut and linking parameters? -
Toolpath groups changed to Machine groups
left coast lefty replied to left coast lefty's topic in Industrial Forum
Thanks guys. John, I already did the workaround you described. Good to know I'm not just freakin' out here! -
I just opened a X4 MU3 program in X5 and had all of the Toolpath groups changed to Machine groups. Anyone here have anything similar happen? Thanks
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Works fine here. Undefined tool, custom level.
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Thanks, guys, I'll check it out. I had sworn off Dell after a couple of crappy desktops, so I'm a bit skeptical.
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Thanks again, gcode!
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Thanks, gcode. I'm looking at something like this: this one
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I was considering getting a cheap laptop for editing relatively simple programs at the machine, to reduce trips to the programming room way in the back of the building. Maybe an ASUS i5. I heard here to beware of the onboard Intel graphics. Can someone enlighten me? I realize a $2000 unit with nice Nvidia graphics would be ideal, but I'm on a budget, maybe $800 or so max. I'm talking mostly programs under 1 meg. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks Rob and John. I like the semi-finish too.
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If I don't have "roughing" enabled, depth cuts will not work. I just want it to enter the pre-drilled hole on center. X4 works fine with the same settings. Anyone run into this yet? Thanks
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X+ Setup Sheet and Tool List - 3rd party Add-on
left coast lefty replied to a topic in Industrial Forum
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There seems to be a deal with ISCAR: http://blog.mastercam.com/2010/09/masterca...-efficient.html
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Get it ground.
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Edit-simplify
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I couldn't find this in a search, but maybe I just didn't look in the right place, so forgive me. Run ramsaver, select "no" on deleting duplicates, save file. Toolpath groups remain, but they are empty. Then the same thing happened when I did a Merge. In each case I had about 70-100 operations in 3 or 4 groups. My only clue was a virtual memory error in Verify. Can anyone help me here? X4 MU3 XP 32 GeForce 9800 GT
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need smaller radius in pockets on a surface
left coast lefty replied to left coast lefty's topic in Industrial Forum
quote: Toolpath /Surface / Finish / Project. Thanks Verndog. We have a winner! This is what I was looking for. I will try manipulating solids later, need to make chips today. Thanks to all, really appreciate your help. -
need smaller radius in pockets on a surface
left coast lefty replied to left coast lefty's topic in Industrial Forum
Thanks to all! This should get me headed in the right direction. -
need smaller radius in pockets on a surface
left coast lefty replied to left coast lefty's topic in Industrial Forum
Not a solid. I always bring in step files as surfaces with lines, arcs, and splines. I haven't even tried to work with solids yet, to be honest. Not sure when it would be beneficial. Thanks a lot MCM. -
I have a bunch of surface pockets on the slope of a dome shaped part. Now the customer wants smaller radii in the corners, but no new model of course. I'm having trouble figuring out how to do this without re-drawing the part. I used surface finish scallop, start point in the middle. Works fine. I tried to chase it with a 3D contour, but I can't change the fillets in 3D. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks John.
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I just installed an fx 580 and it seems to be working OK, but I was wondering which driver to use. I'm currently using Solidworks latest driver (based on advice from the forum) but I've seen here recently that the latest Nvidia driver may be the way to go. I switched from a 9800 GT Geforce and I'm not seeing that much difference. Any gurus here care to chime in? Thanks in advance. Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66 Hz 3 MB 1066 MHz 4 Gb ram
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I am getting ready to buy a similar system. I believe somewhere in the forum it is advised to get the drivers from the Solidworks website.
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OK,now it's a different day, and it works just fine, without the insert key! I did not change any settings. I guess I was holding my finger wrong.