I think that mpmaster may already have G05P2 in the misc real 1 and 2. Not totally sure as i do not use that. I think misc ral 1 set to 4 gives you G05 p2. Search for G05 in the post.

Yeah i had 2 as well. One in the psof for the start of the file and one in the ptlchg_com for tool changes. Here is what my post looks like now in the psof if mi1$ = 1 & mr2$ = 0 # Added for G332 mode on Mori Sieki pbld, n$, "G332", mr3$, e$ phsm1_on #must remain before G43 #(This line was already there) pbld, n$, "G43", *tlngno$, pfzout, scoolant, next_tool$, e$ in the ptlchg_com i added it to the Ai nano if mr1$ = 2, #AI-NANO 2, AI(nano)CC output (Artificial Intelligence Contour Control) - G05.1 Q1 [ pbld, n$, *sg49, e$ #Must be in G49 and remain before G43 if ipr_type > 1, ipr_type = 0 #Must be in G94 pbld, n$, sgfeed, e$ if mi1$ = 1 # Added for G332 mode on Mori Sieki pbld, n$, "G332", mr3$, e$ pbld, n$, "G05.1", "Q1", [if mr2$, "R", no_spc$, *mr2$], e$ #Mr2 gives accel/decel value/coefficient, usually R or P mr1_flg = 2 ] Where you see the "G332" is where i added it. Note that mine is before the G43 What i like to do to test for positioning of code output is just add the line "TEST", e$ To my test post, then post and see if i get the text of TEST in my code. Then you know you are in the right spot. Then work on your logic.

I just added a similar thing to my Mori post. i wanted a G332 before my G43 line. I found where my G43 line was coming from in the post and added some simple logic if mi$3 = 1 "G332" That is a very simple version of what i did. I had to add more for modes and turning it off and a misc real to set the mode. But that is the simple version of how i started. Then you will want to change you control file to label the misc #'s in your operations. I am sure someone with much more experience can give you better overview. But that might get you started.

I use contour ramp on an full arc and set depth to pitch distance. Then use wear offset. Allows you to adjust and run again. I really do not do much thread milling so i am sure others will have more info for you.

Member David Colin has a holder management program. Do a search for it, or his name and you should find info on it.

I would break it into 2 ops. I would contour ramp the inside straight wall. Then flowline spiral the outer tapered wall from the top down. Thats if i understood the situation corectly.

I had a Webex Demo yesterday from Icam. Very powerful software. It would take some time learn how to use it all thats for sure. I do not have specific prices, but it will probably be higher than i will be allowed to spend. But, after seeing it, i would love to have it.

I do not see Multi-Threading in the video. I Know it is in X4, i saw it at my reseller. Did i miss it? I would think that is a huge upgrade for mastercam and they would want it in thier promotional videos.

OK, that worked, Thanks david. This will be a nice tool.

I checked the version and i believe i have 1.0.0.5. I downloaded from your link. How do i get the newer version? I cannot get to your website.

I set both directories. The error happens when i choose mcx as my file type. JP! I know of the X4 you speak of. As far as new releases go. I really like the idea of a backup.

I updated to the latest .net and the program runs. I set the tool directory and to default to mcx files, and choose mill radio button. I cannot get anything to show up in my list. Then I get an unhandled exception error with these details. -------------------------------------------------- See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at Holders.Holders_Management.ListBox_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.ListBox.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) ************** Loaded Assemblies ************** mscorlib Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3074 (QFE.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll ---------------------------------------- Holders Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0 CodeBase: file:///C:/mcamx/Holders_1_0_0_5/Holders.exe ---------------------------------------- Microsoft.VisualBasic Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Windows.Forms Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll ---------------------------------------- System Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Drawing Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Runtime.Remoting Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Configuration Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Xml Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3074 (QFE.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Deployment Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Deployment/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Deployment.dll ---------------------------------------- ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled. For example: When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Will this work in Vista 64? It locked up when i tried to install it. Looks like it was installing .net stuff when i locked up. I will make sure i have the latest .net framework for my OS. Then try it again.

Thanks. i will give it a try.

I would use surface finish project with a 1/64 endmill. Create multiple curves so that you can take multipasses up to the finish curve.

Should be able to create a rectangular surface at the end of your part. Then use "trim to curves" using the profile/cross section of your part as your curves. When mc asks you to choose the surface to keep, choose inside the chain.

Search for custom tools and you will find a lot of info on the process. Basically you draw it on another level or you create another file with geometry for the tool.

Anyone programming with MC for these machines? (specifically NT5400) Looks like we are getting one. I am getting a quote from In-house for a post, and wanted to see what people here had to say about using MC and the the Mori NT's. Thanks!!

That must not be it. I was able to do as you said and it shows me as the owner now, but it did not give me access. One strange thing i noticed is that i can open a command prompt (old schoo stuff here) Then i can run a trace route to the ip adress and or the share name, and they respond fine. Oh well, now that i know that others have made vista communicate with a Haas, i will bring in a network guy and have him look at it. Thanks for the responses. I will post when i have it fixed.

Thanks Terry, i am trying that now. I found a program called take control, i just need to figure out how to apply it to the entire c drive.

Vista Ultimate!

I had a gouging issue in high speed rest milling. I had to turn off the new Filter in the control panel to make it go away. I sent the file to my reseller and have not heard back from them yet.

I created my accoutn on the Domain with administrative priviedges. I am not using the administrator accout for the Domain though. It may be that i did not give myself admin privledges corectly. I thnk i will check that account again. I am mainly curious if there is anybody already accessing haas machines with Vista. Then i know i am not chasing my tail. Thanks!

We already did that when we went to server 2003. Are you using Vista with your haas? Thanks for responding so quick.

Anyone networking Vista 64 to Haas ethernet? It works fine on all of our 32 bit XP's. In vista 64 I get an error that says, "Data is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions." I am the administrator of the network. I gave myself administrative privledges on this network account. I must be missing something somewhere, and was hoping maybe someone has tried this before. Or if somebody knows it is not possible....Yet.