problem solved as i read through PM pdfs i found chapter "Reading parameters during the NCI pre-read routine" I dont have pwrttparam$ section in my pst file. So i added it, put "prmcode$" parameters in it and it works now.

I tried to modify my post to generate "tool manufacturer code" and "shoulder lenght" in tool table. so i defined variable "var1" to store shoulder lenght - var1 : 0 and string "smanufcode" to store code - smanufcode : "" also defined format of var1 - fmt "l3=" 4 var1 and add condition to pparameter$ section if prmcode$ = 20007, var1 = rparsngl(sparameter$,4) if prmcode$ = 20002, smanufcode = sparameter$ and calling var1 and smanufcode to pwrtt$ (tooltable output) - original from reseller, only added *tcr$ in the past. if tdef_table, # Put all the TOOL DEF blocks at the top of the program? [ if t$ > 0 & gcode$ <> 1003, #If a "real" toolchange "; ", *stooldef, *t$, *tlrad$, *tcr$, *var1, "Code:"*smanufcode, e$ ] But all tools have parameters from first one: ; T. 20 R:5.00 Cor.rad.:0.50 l3=24 Code: A123B ; T. 23 R:0.50 Cor.rad.:0.10 l3=24 Code: A123B ; T. 30 R:0.30 Cor.rad.:0.30 l3=24 Code: A123B It looks like i need some condition in pparameter$ section to jump to next tool and re read variables. What am i doing wrong? Thanks for help.

It is like scratching with right hand on left ear. What about tool overall? I have to redefine complete holder. And one more thing: Please make backplot min/max values relative to current toolpath's WCS.

please add "angle" column in tool definition, to define angle between diameter and shank diameter. Most of tools are not two cylinders on each other, but have cone between work diameter and shank.

What about to do it via stock model. Select stock model for first op, than convert result into P-mesh. And for second Op select as a stock model converted P-mesh and solid. But not sure if it works select multiple solid for stock model.

Did you use boolean or N/A boolean (remove or common)?

+1 for solve this issue. Today i noticed that backplot min/max values are calculated in coordinate system with which is current toolpath's WCS binded by delta values of origin point. I always check Zmin values to be sure to prevent collision, but now these values doesn't match with g-code output.

got it :-)

Thanks. I cant find where to set this field checked as default. ? I tried machine definition, control definition etc. and nothing.

In tool definition table section "paramaters" are 4 parameters in yellow field (Rough XY, finish XY, rough Z step and finish Z step). Is it possible to take these values from tool definition to toolpath parameters like stepover and stepdown automatically?

First of all i would like to say many thanks to all people who participate on creating Mastercam webinars. I joined my first yesterday (about WCS) and it was awesome. Now my question: I have rectangle with point at the centre. I select WCS Dynamic, move gnomon to the centre point, arange axes and click, than double click to confirm selection. In next window called "new view", option "set new origin" is checked, but option "associative" is grey. I have to click to arrow button on the left side and reselect my point again to gain WCS associative with that point. Why is not possible to have WCS associative with that point when placing gnomon?

After installing MU3 I tried to open step file from folder with Czech special character and it still dont work, Mastercam crashes.

or download add-on "sort circles" from mastercam.com. This addon can sort circles of same diameter to one level. Then select by window.

i registered yesterday, but didnt receive confirmation email with link :-(

i missed that he wants to do 3D contour. Silhouette is good for create machining boundaries. Or project curves onto surfaces

Or use silhouetteboundary c-hook on selected surfaces.

I usually open about 300MB+ step files (complete model of injection mould) and it takes about 2 or 3 hours to open it. After opening it is little slower, but after i found part i need and save it in separate file its ok. For one kind of job i always create about 100+ MB mcx file (a lot of komplex free surface solids with toolpaths) and i must say that with these files MC became little unstable, i have to save job every 10 mins, because crashes when doing some operations with solids became more often. But it can be solved by splitting file in parts. Reopening is faster than, because i can open only file with part i curently need. But I do not complain, because second best won't it :-) Mastercam is the best for me.

I thought a disadvantage to worry about installing all software and config back on new OS...

i am looking forward to X7! It has only one disadvantage - Win 7 or higher. But it is the way how to ask my boss for a new machine :-D

Haha, Pete you hit the nail on head! Many Thanks! One of sub folders has special characters. Even files from QC i saved on desktop and path has one special character in complete path. Everything is working now. Question is, why everything other works? I have special character in my account name so Mastercam config and other files has it in path and working without any problem.

I renamed both header and filename. Mastercam crashes even when i click on option button so i cant select to import solids or surfaces. I am running on Vista Business 64bit, SP2 AMD Phenom 9550 quad core, 2.2 GHz 8GM RAM Motherboard: MSI K9A2 Platinum Graphics: BFG Geforce 8800 GT

I tried to rename file and remove special characters (in filename and header of step) and it doesn't work neither. One of the files i uploaded was "01_1" so no special characters.

changing config files don't help

Shading - parameters - chord. height: 0.05 mm (mouse dynamics checked) I have same tolerances setting in X5

i tried to open them in X5 MU1 without any problem, export as step file and open in X6 -> crash My tolerances in mm: chaining: 0.002 planar chain: 0.02 minimum arc lenght: 0.02 curve min. step: 0.0002 curve max step: 100 curve chordal dev. : 0.002 max. surf. dev.: 0.01 toolpath tol : 0.002