Not just that, but if you have coolant on for the Mazak and then switch to the Haas you have to reset the coolant again! Erik

Hey thanks Collin! I really appreciate your help! Erik

I have a couple of posts that I would like to add a permanent M08 to... I want to add the M08 to the beginning of every tool and a M09 to the end of every tool. This should'nt be too tough? My local support guys are at roll-outs and on vacation. Looking for some help. Thanks, Erik

Found an extra decimal point in my file name..... Erik

Has anyone got their X+ to associate to a browser yet? I have been using Chrome for years.... Gunther had mentioned associating .html to a browser, x+ is creating the file with no file extension. What am i missing here? Thanks, Erik

Thanks J I have a Mazak post that does what I want. If I have my "No rotation" box checked on my Rotary axis control page everything functions properly?

Is there a way to use my Generic Haas 4X Mill.pst for standard 3 axis work, so it does not output all the "A0." call-outs everywhere? Thanks! Erik

Windows 7 Pro 64bit @Xi® Computer Corporation Xi®MTower™ PCIe Workstation- Intel® Core™ i7-4790K CPU @4.00GHz 4.10 GHz 16.0 GB RAM 4m 49.658s

I use a "ruled" tool path, using 3 contours when I am not channeling. Offset the top contour cutter radius + stock to leave, then translate the contour down to the floor, extend the bottom contour .05 at the start point then offset it .005 for a pull away. This really works best with open contours. Drill the corners channel from one to the other all the way around just pulling back the .05 then set-up to plunge out the center. This may be the long way around the barn, but the best way I have found with the control I want to have.

I think some of issues we have as users could be resolved if we could link a hot key to a macro. This is easy in Pro/e, example would be exit function, undo and re-pick function with a keystroke! That would be nice. We know it will never be "bug free" so lets have the work a rounds easier with good macro writing/editing capabilities. Maybe I am missing something, but macros in MC are a PITA. Erik

Just make a disable switch for the trim preview instead of trying to convince us that it is somehow beneficial for everyone. For the small fillets and stuff I immediately delete them (small arcs) and trim by re-filleting is that what we should do? Maybe dump trim all together and just re-draw the lines? I've known how to trim since v6 no preview needed. Erik

We have been doing it successfully in the CNC for quite a while now. 10 flute 3/4 fraisa holding a .0002 with little to no taper. Unless you have really cheap labor in the grinding room they can't compete with a CNC mill. Erik

We draw pretty much nothing with Mastercam, everything is imported some good some bad. Pro-e, UG, and Cadkey. We only draw in Mastercam to help support the machining process. We build plastic injection molds, and the customer dictates the software that is used for the design process a lot of the time. Erik

I have a 22 inch wide screen LCD and a 20 CRT, no issues here. Erik

Check to make sure all your paths are correct in your file open dialog, on the left side. If a network path is down and you have created a shortcut to a folder that is no longer available this tends to happen. Erik