I dont know anything about Yasnac controls but are you using R as your arc output? I had to switch from using R's to IJK output because it was cutting my overlap pass wrong. This is on a fanuc 18m control. Greg

I dont know if it matters, but in your first comment line there is no space between the comma and *strtool, while in your else line there is a space. Im sure it cant be something this simple, but its good to cover all the bases [ 01-20-2004, 12:20 PM: Message edited by: gms1 ]

% :1111 (MASTERCAM - V9.) Try it with a colon in front of the program number. If that doesnt work, try :O1111 adding the O in front of the program number. My controls require the colon otherwise mine wont communicate either. If it does work, there is a simple post edit you can do to fix it. Greg

It is setup in my post so that on the operation I want the M15, I set the integer to 1. The next operation, I set the bit back to 0 and will not change until I change it myself. In my post I only command the rotary output at the end of a tool change. I never use it to say, drill a hole, rotate 25 degrees, drill hole. If you wanted to do it this way, you would have to change your null toolchange to check the mi, and the toolchange post block. I leave the null tool change alone for my setup. But I only have one place in the post that it checks for mi1 value. Im not a big fan of popup question windows, nor do I know how to do that I know I only have to change my integer twice at the most. Once to set the bit to the code I need. Then on the next operation I set it back to 0. Hope that helps [edit: While im thinking about it. Think about this, what if you posted this job as mi1=1, then had to turn around one day and post it as mi1=2? Which way would be easier for you? Going back in your operation and change a misc int real quick? Or running it through the pop-up dialog box again? I would go with whichever way you like best] Greg [ 12-03-2003, 12:22 PM: Message edited by: gms1 ]

I have a similar set-up. 1 machine uses M100, and one uses M15. I use a misc. integer to do the logic. If mi1=1 then M100, if mi1=2 then M15, if mi1=0 then do nothing. I added it to the post blocks where I want it to print out the code. Greg

You know, reading all this about the different world institutions and what they do to screw over people is fine to read about. But posting HOW to go about screwing other americans out of jobs is a little out of hand. Its great that you are enjoying yourself dancing in the hacienda and making lots of money, but I plan on staying and living here with my wife and 2 small kids for the rest of my life. That is unless everyone else reading this decides to pack up shop and head down south. Then how am I going to feed my familiy? Move to DR? I dont think so. So could you stop posting about where to go for help and info on how to screw over more people? thanks Greg

I use adaware religiously. There is another program you SHOULD have as well. Its called Spyware Blaster. You install this freebie and the program blocks any attempt to install the spyware listed in its database. After you get Adaware and clean the system, install Spyware Blaster and use it to block any attempt to install spyware. Just make sure you keep it up to date! Greg

use_pitch : 0 #0 = Use feed for tapping, 1 = Use pitch for tapping This came from the MPMASTER post. Is this variable used in the yasnac post as well? Just wondering if this switch could be used instead of changing your ptap cycle

I get the same thing in mine as well. I've been avoiding mirror because of this. When I do use mirror you dont have to go into each operation though. You can click the chain, select reverse, and select change sides. Puts the comp back to the right spot and you dont have to go into your contour parameters page to change the compensation control/compensation computer. Its not all that much faster but it helps PS I use v8.1.1 mill3 so this may be null and void to you Greg

I am hoping for a right-click menu like 3dmax. Man that menu just rocks. Right-click and 4 small menus pop up(customizable of course) that is my wish That and to get the boss to buy it! Greg

My question is where can I look up these values myself? Is this in a post help book somwhere? I would like to look up all the variables for the fmt statements. Greg

If the coding is changed that doesnt really bother me. Its really just the # comments im after. I'm glad you showed me that code from the v9 post. I've been combing through it and it has ALOT of info I can use over the v8 posts. Very nice. Now I just need another monitor hooked up so I dont have to keep switching back and forth

chris m: The version 8 mpmaster post is not commented like that. I just downloaded the version 9 post, and I'll just use that as reference where I can. So many edits to go....... Greg

Thanks guys! Removing the * in front of the I J K worked like a champ. I did not have to change any of the fs or fmt commands. I ran a small program with the * and without. The code was the same except the empty I J K's were gone. I'm going to make a note just in case the fs and fmt commands do need to be changed though. If my post had those #comments in it like James' post, I wouldnt even be asking this. Thanks again Greg

Hello all I am creating a new post (inspired by Chris for the different control options in misc.) I will probably be asking quite a few questions so bear with me I am using MCam 8.1.1 Mill lvl 3 Solids. Using the Mpmaster post as a base I want to turn off empty I J K commands. eg: G2 X0. Y0. I0.(this one) J-2. K-3. Does this have something to do with arctype? If so, what are the differences between 1=abs, 2=St-Ctr, 3=Ctr-St, 4=unsigned inc. Greg

Thanks Jean for the reply. I sent the file to my reseller as well (Axsys). The guys there came up with splitting the surface vertical with overlap on the top center. I Used finish contour toolpath down both sides, worked like a champ! Cut the est. cycle time from 1hour 8 minutes to 25 minutes. Made the boss real happy. Thanks again Jean, and thank you Axsys. Greg

I need some help figuring out what to do to cut this part I have. It is a 6-3/4 pipe with 3/4 inch wall thickness. The file I have uploaded to the ftp is tube-end.mc8. What I am trying to do is cut the orange surface, which is a 3.44 rad. around the inner diameter so that im not cutting air constantly. I tried a radial toolpath but that takes longer to cut then the .125 step down contour method. I am using a 1.385 ballnose HSS mill. I know there is a better way though and I cant see it. Any suggestions? I am using v8.1.1 Thanks in advance Greg [ 10-02-2003, 02:42 PM: Message edited by: gms1 ]

quote: Greg Just wanted to give you options; sometimes you don't see all the angles when you first look at something. I use 'machine codes' in some posts where we have more than one machine with the same post so I just set miX to '1' for a certain machine, '2' for another and have all of the machine-specific coding in the post with if statements. I also have a couple of posts for the same control with different names if the 'code' crap is too much different. Just some ideas This forum rocks Hmmm this sounds good..... Greg

Chris m: Yes I did start working on my post to set it up for that type of easy output. Problem is, some of our controls do not have rigid tapping cycles. And since I am not the only one who uses this post I had to set it up as a toggle switch to use it when I could. Just thought it would be a quickie fix for it. But seems you got the cherry answer Greg

I have never used a Yasnac control. Im strictly a Fanuc guy, but that N135 line appears to be a Rigid Tap cycle. If that is the case, you could try what I did to my fanuc post. I use a miscellaneous integer to add my rigid call out (fanuc control is M29) and spindle speed before the canned cycle. I also use a miscellaneous real to turn off the spindle speed call out on the first line of my canned cycle. Since my fanuc post spits out speed and spindle direction in the beginning of a cycle. Greg

I modified my post to output N codes only at the tool description line before each tool change. Now this could be done very easily after the tool change. Its just a personal preference. Reading what ya got here thats the way I would it. Greg

St. Anger..... More trash in a long line of trash. Gimmie master of puppets or kill em all. That was the real Metallica. Sorry for semi-hijacking this thread Greg

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If I were you I would start with the newer mpfan post that comes with v8.1.1, or one the many master posts here. The version 6 posts dont take advantage of all the bells and whistles v8 milling has to offer. It would take alot of work to get that post dialed in. Greg

Dont know if this will help since its from v8.1.1 but there is the MCam studio option to save it as a .bmp No idea if its there in 9+ Greg