Thats kind of a wierd one for me Carl. Plunging in Z while advancing in Y with cutter comp on so that it affects Y. If I was doing this, I'd program the numbers just like you have and then measure the cut and adjust the offset Y number to get the result I need. Sounds like very interesting work. All I've ever cut is metal. HTH.

Cant find the little bugger.

Ok! ...looking for turbo mode.

Ok. Got past that hurdle. Now I'm at the debugger main screen and see all the related windows. When I click 'play' nothing happens. The tutorial shows the debugger going thru the post line by line but mine just seems to hang.

You da man Colin!

Here's what I see.

I'm following the post debugger guide and where there is supposed to be a check box for enable post debugger (in the MasterCAM X utility window) there isn't anything. Using X3 MU1. ???

Right on Colin! REally appreciate those handy tips. Keep em coming!

The post method guarentees 3 important things: 1)Consistancy...the information is always formatted the same and that helps the operator during his setups. 2) I don't run the risk of forgetting something because the post asks me every time I make a change and a thorough header help with tracability in case there's a boo boo. 3) And most important, it makes my boss happy to see the extra communication between programming and manufacturing which alot of times just wouldn't happen without stuff like this. prompts me for specific input and that saves me from the risk of forgetting to enter the info.

I've forgotten how to do this... Has to do with creating variables?? I need my post to kick out prompts for part number, revision, description of any changes, drawing information, stock size, part zero locations, etc... Colin....you showed me how to do this once. I need a refresher.

Colin. Email me. [email protected]

Anyone else feeling the same uptick in work?

Ok. Mystery solved. I should go back to bed. Tried to open X3 files in X2. I'll go away now....

Yep same same.

This is the error: