Does anyone know if there is a way to change colors of individual surfaces on a solid model? I have several pockets to machine and when I look at the part from the top view. It would be nice to see the different steps and features.

I tried to attach the pic but I was able to insert link into previous post

I have attached a picture of a part. Problem - I really would hate to create curves for every one of these contours and pockets. Question - Does anyone have any ideas on a simple fast tool path to finish the wall and the floors without having to create curves? I have already used the Surface High Speed toolpath to rough out as much as possible Thanks Michael

The Roughing has to be enabled for this feature to work. Would be nice to have this feature work regardless of the roughing feature enabled.

Ok I emailed the file to tech support. I was told right away that they usually do not use that feature and they normally would create a separate contour path for finishing. Not what I wanted to hear. I emailed the file and they said it could possibly be a bug or maybe my post. I post my results. Thanks

Yes I have had the same problem today. The Finish feed rate override does not work???? Does anyone know if there is a work around without creating another operation?

I am using Mill X6 MU2 and 2D High Speed(2D Dynamic Area Mill) for a pocket. Problem - the helix entry is posting out in linear x y z movements. How can I get the post to output in IJK's I have my parameter set to post in R values because my machine will not work too well with IJK's, but in my past posts it would post helix entries in IJK's which is no problem If I am just using it for helix entries. Thanks

I changed to .005 and it actually processes a lot quicker but still having the problem with the model not showing correctly in verify. It actually shows a finish model and not a stock cut model. I ended up starting over and did not use options area and stock model. I used the standard tool paths and have not had any problems.

I actually like X6 if I keep using the standard tool paths that I used from x3. Its when I started using the new features such as opti area and stock model between operations and that is when I start having problems. I am sure they work great on smaller parts but I think my part is big enough to cause problems. I ended up going back to using standard tool paths and I haven't had any weird bugs or cutting issues. I am sure it will hopefully get better with X7.

I sent over a pm to you

Can anyone let me know if this a bug?

I have renewed my maintenance from X3 and installed X6 but I am having issues and struggling to program a job that I would normally have completed in X3 within a day or two. I am now on week 2 still trying to get past the first operation. Ok enough of my complaining. I just want to install a solid version of Mastercam. Is X5 a pretty solid version? So far I think X2 and X4 worked for me. What are your recommendations for a solid version of Mastercam Can I install X5 and X6 on the same computer? Thanks

Hi, Can someone take a look at this file to see if you see anything unusual with the stock model? My link The file name is JP_CA2B30021[1]A.MCX-6 1-The stock model doesn't update at #3 High speed rest I can see the updated cut model at operation 3 2-Verify is at 100 complete already before I can even run verify and it won't let me run verify. Thanks

Actually fs2 4 worked out perfectly.Thanks

When will the X6 post become available?

I have never had to deal with these types of problems before so here is another one I have not changed anything since I last opened the file and now when I rebuild, I am getting this error?? any ideas why it was good before and now all of a sudden its bad?? It shouldn't be this hard and its pretty frustrating if I am the only one having these problems

Thanks, I was able to switch the sm06

I am assuming its FS4

this is what my post is showing at the moment fstrsel scomp comp_type scomp_type 5 -1 # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Format statements - n=nonmodal, l=leading, t=trailing, i=inc, d=delta # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Default english/metric position format statements fs2 1 0.7 0.6 #Decimal, absolute, 7 place, default for initialize ( fs2 2 0.4 0.3 #Decimal, absolute, 4/3 place fs2 3 0.4 0.3d #Decimal, delta, 4/3 place #Common format statements fs2 4 1 0 1 0 #Integer, not leading fs2 5 2 0 2 0l #Integer, force two leading fs2 6 3 0 3 0l #Integer, force three leading fs2 7 4 0 4 0l #Integer, force four leading fs2 9 0.1 0.1 #Decimal, absolute, 1 place fs2 10 0.2 0.2 #Decimal, absolute, 2 place fs2 11 0.3 0.3 #Decimal, absolute, 3 place fs2 12 0.4 0.4 #Decimal, absolute, 4 place fs2 13 0.5 0.5 #Decimal, absolute, 5 place fs2 14 0.3 0.3d #Decimal, delta, 3 place fs2 15 0.2 0.1 #Decimal, absolute, 2/1 place (feedrate) fs2 16 1 0 1 0n #Integer, forced output fs2 17 0.2 0.3 #Decimal, absolute, 2/3 place (tapping feedrate) # These formats used for 'Date' & 'Time' fs2 18 2.2 2.2lt #Decimal, force two leading & two trailing (time2) fs2 19 2 0 2 0t #Integer, force trailing (hour) fs2 20 0 2 0 2lt #Integer, force leading & trailing (min) # This format statement is used for sequence number output # Number of places output is determined by value for "Increment Sequence Number" in CD # Max depth to the right of the decimal point is set in the fs statement below fs2 21 0^7 0^7 #Decimal, 7 place, omit decimal if integer value # --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I posted out a program using I and J's but my machine is just not liking it. The machine will read the code and keep going straight until it overtravels. IMO I would rather see I J K's. The mill that I am using never had problems with IJK's until I started using X6 optiarea. A couple days later and I am still trying to get a good running part.

I am working in the post processor and would like to know if there is an easy way to change my post to call out M6 first and then the tool number? Thanks

Can anyone tell me how I can change my dwell that posts out like this P.5 to P500? I am working in the post right now and I cannot find and fs2 statements that match what I need? My machine will either accept x.5 or p500 - I would like to know what everyone is using and how I change my post.

Yea increased the numbers in the filter and it for rid of the problem

Does anyone know what this means?

Thanks I will give it a try