I just re-read your last post and I think I get what you want to do now. So, if you have a machine group with a bunch of toolpaths that you want named "XXXX" you'll have to create a new toolpath group name "ZZZZ" and change that toolpath groups name to your new name in order to get a the results that you're looking for. That will leave your first toolpath group with the original NC file name and the new toolpath group can have an NC file name of it's own. You can do this to as many Machine Groups, Toolpath Groups, or individual toolpaths as you want, as far as I know. Hope that makes sense.

Correct, you will have to left click the machine group once, then right click to get to the "change NC file name". But once that's done your new file name should stick to any new toolpaths. I do it here all the time. If I ever need to change an NC file name, that's the way I've always done it. You can use the same NC file name through multiple machine groups or toolpath groups and change them as needed. Make sure to save your file after changing the NC file name so that it sticks.

Right click your machine group and "change NCI name" should change in permanently.

10% of net profit should fetch you some good attention from qualified guys that are willing to make a move out there. With things being what the are, as far as shortage of good experienced people in the industry, very smart move on your part. IMO Good luck with your search Bob.

I've run into this in the past, but only on an older Haas(VF-3). I went back and forth with service at Haas and they said all of the above. Check the spindle lube, pump It manually, etc. I believe it was the auto-lube sensor that went bad. If you pumped it manually and the pressure went down to zero almost right away, it may be that you have leak in you lube lines somewhere. Check for excess lube in your coolant or lube leaks around your machine.

Millman, I agree with you on that and that actually brings me to the point that a wanted to make in the first place. Which is that doing all of these extra little things is what sets programmers like us apart from the rest. People(customers, bosses, etc.) who value those extras are willing to pay for good work like that. If you're willing to go the extra mile for your customers, and provide them these extras, then don't even think twice about doing it. If this is something you find ourself doing a lot of, my oppinion would be to find a way to automate your workflow on this process. For example; At one point, I found myself making a lot of custom soft jaws for 6" vises. So, I made solid models of blank jaws in various sizes and when ever I need to make a custom one, I bring the blank into my workspace along with the solid model of the part and booleen remove the part shape into the blank jaw and for the most part, I have what I need. Maybe you can make templates of window frames for tombstone that you come accross often. Maybe you can model these up ahead of time. Something that would not take to long to modify. Have them saved and ready to go when you need them. I know this may not be much help for being so long winded, but that's my 2 pennies. Cheers and keep up the good work.

I build a model for everything, stock, vise, rotary, custom soft jaws, everything. I label levels, and level sets. I name all of my toolpaths with descriptions of what they're going to do, define my tools and tool holders and label all of my tools with description from the tip to the holder flange. All of this goes onto the setup sheets along with a full description of the operations and any setup instructions that might be required. Yes, this takes time. A lot of people question why I take the time to do this and they think it's a waste until they see the difference of having a half a$$ setup sheet and job description, and a really well preped and well defined program and setup sheet. Is it worth it? IMHO, that all depends on who you ask. If you ask the guy that's paying me. He doesn't want to pay for me sitting around typing away instructions or making a model of this or that. Shoot, I get crap from some people for making 3d models of the part that I'm going to make from the 2d print. But if you ask anyone that knows what they're doing and has looked at my program files or setup sheets, you'll never hear them say that it was wasted time. They know exactly what they're looking at and what needs to be done. My customers are the people that make the parts from the programs and setup sheets that I make. If I have to stop every five minutes to go tell a guy on a machine what should've been on the work instructions, then it's a waste of time. My time, their time, machine time, setup time.... and time is money as you know. To me, it's worth the extra effort on my part to make sure I, or anyone else, doesn't have to second guess or do things twice do to lack of info on my part. At the end of the day I helped get work out the door that much faster once it's on the machine. So, at the end of the day, is it worth it to you?

Cliff, Thanks for the response. I'll keep that in mind if it fails again. So far the fix has been working for me. Hopefully it holds up.

Pete, thanks for the help. Finally got it to work. A few notes here though. I tried registering the SWDocumentMgr.DLL using the first methods described above. At first attempt, I had similar problems as CRW with multiple failed attempts. What finally ended up working for me is the last method that you described above. The key being "Run as Administrator" when right clicking on " McamAdvConfig.exe". Thanks again for the help.

O.k., everything was working just fine for me up until today, I start getting the "Cannot find Parasolids data in SolidWorks file" pop-up error. I haven't tried the fixes suggested above yet, but it seems weird that it just stopped working for me. Running X7 MU1 and SolidWorks 2014. CRW, what worked as a fix for you?

I like using the Helix Bore toolpaths c/bore after drilling. You can do multiple passes or single, provided your endmill is wide enough.

Hey James, I sure would be interested in that type of training in a class format. Hope you can give us all a heads up on when and where we can attend when you get it all sorted. Thanks in advance.

Sounds like large capacity needed for your work. Not sure if we can help, but I passed your info along to our team here.

This is what your quality Dept. should be most concerned about. For the most part, this is what the big companies want from their sub contractors. We had a Boeing audit not to long ago and they just need to know that we were doing all of the above, and the exact software version(build #'s) that were being used. Again, Do what you say, say what you do. Thanks Crazy. And to all of those quality folk out there ....

Yup, I saw that post. At this point I'm just grasping at straws. More kinda hoping someone would have a work around for this that they use and are willing to share. Other than just leaving out the part-off toolpath in verify.

(fastest) = peel mill, IMHO. Now, if you're not willing to deal with all that code, you could always set it up on an angle plate and run through those slots with a saw blade. But that all depends on the material type, tolerance, cutter availability, etc, etc. Your robo should be able to handle the code for something like this in peel mill. At most you'd have to program 1 slot and use it as a sub-program for the rest of the slots. Is there another reason you don't want to use peal mill?

I'm having the same problem here. Does anyone know if the this issue with part-off has been resolved?

There should be a switch for the 4-axis. I believe you also have to tell it you're using a Horizontal. I can't recall if that's a switch as well. If you have any doubts, your best bet is to contact your reseller to help you out, like Crazy suggested up above.

Just out of curiosity, have you updated your Mastercam x7 to MU1? It may be a problem that has been addressed since the initial release of X7.

Bob, I had an example MC file all ready to go for you here but it seems that I've reach my file post limit.

Hey Sticky, We used to do a lot of transform toolpaths here with the same process that you described above. We finally got our post guys to modify all of our post to do it without having to create all of those transform operations. Just put the toolpaths in the order that we want and post. You might benefit from doing the same. A few hundred buck for a post mod vs. hours and hours of transforming operations is well worth it in my book.

Here's something I read into recently that might be a little further along and more of a real solution to some. Vector programming. Still requires some newer higher end controls though. http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/vector-programming-eases-five-axis-aerospace-machining

This usually happens when the file is already open somewhere else or if you've attempted to move the file while your system is still updating it.

You have your clearance, retract, and feed planes all set to the same number. Try changing your retract and feed planes to small numbers that are not the same as your clearance plane. This will fix your issue.

Glad to contribute when ever I can. And glad you liked it. Hertz, I tried to do a projected peel mill example file for you in x6 but I couldn't get the file size small enough to post here.