You can use multiple toolpath groups within the same machine group. Mike

Jim, I replaced #feed ? with #feed pffr$ and had the same result. Replacing it with fr_pos$ worked. Thanks again, Mike

Jim, Here is the section with the error. code: pdrill0$ #Drill, motion test gcode$ = zero znci$ = initht$ * x_mult pdrlcommonb #Canned Drill Cycle common call, before if cstart$ = one, cflag = one if drillcyc$ = 3, drlgsel = fsg1 (-ss1) + drillcyc$ * 2 else, drlgsel = fsg2 (dwell$) + drillcyc$ * 2 if initht$ <> refht$, drillref = 0 else, drillref = 1 z$ = depth$ * z_mult if absinc$ = one, prv_zia = refht$ * z_mult feed ? #CNC<<ORIGINAL>> feed = pfr$ #CNC<<MSG-ERROR[856]>> The formula/boolean does not terminate properly, Label has not been defined[*38] prv_dwell$ = zero @dwell$ pcom_moveb if drillcyc$ = 3 & use_rigid = 1, result = newfs(12, feed) else, result = newfs(9, feed) Thanks, Mike

I uninstalled verisurf, and now the error dialog box says mastercam. Mike

Hi, I'm running X4, and updated my post using the method in the sticky post.I also installed Verisurf Hole Axis for X4 build date 5-1-09. Now every time I post out a drill cycle operation, I get a window titled verisurf with a yes/no option, that generatesan error log. The nc code is good, it's just annoying. (I haven't had to use the hole axis function yet.) 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <0> - Report created. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Initialize posting log file 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Using MP run version 13.00 and post components version 10.00 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Initiate opening the post processor file(s). 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Post processor file name: C:MCAMX4MILLPOSTSMPHAAS-VF-4.PST 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - The post processor file has been successfully opened. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Post version information (input): 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - UPDATEPOST Version 13. was used to modify this file. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - The file was modified by this product on 09 Jun 09 12:40:52 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - The post was written to run with Mastercam Version 13. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - The post product type is Mill. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Initialization of pre-defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Search for defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'met_ltol$' was re-initialized from 0.002 to 0.01 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'atol$' was re-initialized from 0.5 to 0.01 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'dec_seq_right$' was re-initialized from 3. to 0. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'fastmode$' was re-initialized from 0. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'arccheck$' was re-initialized from 1. to 111. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'larccheck$' was re-initialized from 1. to 111. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'rotfeed4$' was re-initialized from 2. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'rotfeed5$' was re-initialized from 3. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'lrotfeed4$' was re-initialized from 2. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'lrotfeed5$' was re-initialized from 0. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'sub_level$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'peckacel$' was re-initialized from 0. to 1. 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - RUN TIME - PST(850), NCI(102) - The math calculation/formula has an error 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - RUN TIME - PST(850), NCI(104) - The math calculation/formula has an error 23 Jun 2009 08:15:14 AM - <2> - Successful completion of posting process! any ideas? Mike

I'm having problems with also. I used the expand boxes to compensate for grind stock and it stuck.Have you resolved this? Mike

"We have ours on the server." Do you have static or dynamic addressing ? Mike

Hi Guys, Has anyone been able to network a Haas through a router to a server? The server runs Win 2000 and uses dynamic IP addresses. I can network the CNC to a stand alone computer that has XP. We have talked about creating a sub-network that would use static addresses. Thanks, Mike

If you right click the top of the ribbon bar , you can save the settings. Mike

John, I don't like giving up the real estate. On X2 when it showed up it was higher on the screen and didn't cover up the part. Mike

Hi, How can I get the verify ribbon bar location to stick? Every time I verify something it starts up across the middle of the screen. I'm using X3. thanks, Mike

Haas has a high speed milling option. You have to pay for it. Mike

This did happen after I saved a tool from the op manager to the library.

Hi, I'm running X2 SP1 and I'm having trouble with the tool list in the op manager.The part is programmed and the file was closed and opened again.4 of the tools were gone from the list and 4 others were in there twice (T3,T3,T4,T4).Any Ideas? Mike

This machine is a '98. the software is 9.46. I think we are going to go to the 16 meg memory and upgrade the cable . Hopefully with the better cable I can bump up the baud rate and load the whole file into memory instead of DNC.

Neil, the FIFO buffers are already off.

I was told that it worked a few years ago. That was with a different computer (win98). It hasn't worked with this setup. The cable is cat5 and is about 50' long. It runs near some electrical conduit. What kind of cable do you reccomend? I don't see a special ground wire on the machine.It is grounded through the power supply.

Hi guys, WE are having trouble using DNC to a Haas VF-7. Mastercam 8.1.1, Windows XP Pro with service pack 2, rs-232 cable. The really strange part is that if I load a nc file to machine memory it will work fine.If I load that same file (except manually change M30 to M00) thru DNC it will run for a while and then alarm out. The alarms will vary. No end, bad number, unknown code. Mastercom communications and machine control are set the same. Cable connectors are set to the Haas manual.Right now I'mm taking a surface file and manually breaking the code into 4 seperate programs so they will fit into the controller.Running out of ideas. thanks,Mike Carr