I think it's odd also. I suspect there is a parameter setting in the machine that makes it this way. I'm going to look into it when I have time.

Thanks Martin. That looks like that got it!

Hi Martin, I tried adding the line, but I don't see any change. Thanks anyhow.

FYI This is my current tapping post... ptap$ #Canned Tap Cycle pdrlcommonb #RH/LH based on spindle direction if use_pitch = 0, [ if rigid_tap, pbld, n$, "M135", *speed, e$ pcan1, pbld, n$, *sgdrlref, *sgdrill, pdrlxy, pfzout, pcout, pindexdrl, prdrlout, *feed, strcantext, e$ ] else, [ if met_tool$, pitch = n_tap_thds$ # Tap pitch (mm per thread) else, pitch = 1/n_tap_thds$ # Tap pitch (inches per thread) if rigid_tap, pbld, n$, "M135", *speed, e$ pcan1, pbld, n$, *sgdrlref, *sgdrill, pdrlxy, pfzout, pcout, pindexdrl, prdrlout, *pitch, !feed, strcantext, e$ ] pcom_movea

I have A88 Makinos with FANUC PRO3 control. These machines need to have the M3 command before the G84 canned cycle is called. The post puts the M3 out at the beginning of the tool call. The problem is if there are additional tapping cycles with the same tool I get the M135 again but no M3 prior to the M135. This makes the machine alarm. How can I get the M3 to post at every tap cycle? Thanks in advance.

That helped greatly John. It looks like what is going on is a (OP NUMBER ) note posts for each pass on the cut definition. For example I have three chains on one contour cut. Each chain has multiple passes including a cleanup pass. It is posting (OP NUMBER ) for each of those passes. I can live with that but if you can minimize the notes to the first pass that would be preferred. Thanks again John. You da man!

John, I had one at ptlchg0$ if that's the one your referring to. I looked for other null commands and added the command to ptlchg1002$ also. It is outputting all the operations now but it is also outputting (OP NUMBER ) (OP NUMBER ) (OP NUMBER ) in numerous places. The quantity and location of the note seems to change according to the sequence the command is read in. I'll keep tweeking it until I get it. Thanks John.

Well, I'm closer than I was. The post outputs up to (OP NUMBER 14.) then blank (OP NUMBER) on every op after that. Spade, I'm using MPMASTER post modified for a Makino A88 4axis. Joe, I have 438 operations and 45 tools. Thanks for the help. I'll keep working at it.

John, Your example is spot on what I'm trying to achieve. My ability to manage the post editing however is sorely lacking. I've tried plugging in the code you've suggested with no results. My post does not have the parameter 15240, so I added it to: # Parameter read postblocks: pparameter$ # Run parameter table I tried tpmgr_num : 0 in a few different variable tables. Lastly I tried the fmt comment in a few different Variable Format tables again with no luck. Is there a specific place in the post these settings need to be or is there possibly some conflicting code that would affect these settings? Feeling mighty humbled...

I use the comments often. This program has over 400 operations. Many of them don't have comments due to repetitious operations. (TAP 4-40 HOLES. TAP 4-40 HOLES etc.) I just thought I would try to see if there was an easy switch. Thanks,

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. John, I put in the code you suggested. It is outputting the CS#s and the rotation for the associated cut. (This is a horizontal program.) That's better than what I had but it doesn't give the number it's related to in the operation manager. Is this correct, or I have not entered the parameter line into the post incorrectly?

Good morning all. Is it possible to have the operation number from the Toolpath Group in the Operations Manager to post as a parenthetical note in the NC file? I have a large program that I would like to insert the operation number into as reference points to help with any needed edits. Thanks

Agreed. It probably doesn't need to post as the example shows. It would be more effecient if it only turned on when needed. I don't think they'll have a problem if it isn't exactly like the Gibbs programs as long as it works. So far none of the test programs I've posted is putting in the code anywhere. Does the command only come up with certain kinds of contour cuts or should it post with any contour cut?

I've just started at this company today. They have been using Gibbscam. I need to duplicate how their programs post or as a reasonably close to that as possible in Mastercam. This is an example of how the programs are posted here. N1G17G40G80G49 N2G05.1Q0 N3G05.1Q1 N4G54 N5T1 N6M6 ( OPERATION 1: HOLES ) ( MILL C'BORE .256 X .118 DEEP ) ( TOOL 1: .125 COUNTERSINK ) ( CS#1 - XY PLANE ) N7T002 N8S6000M3 N9G90G0X.0044Y0. N10G43Z1.H1 N11M8 N12Z.1 N13G82G99X.0044Y0.Z-.0625R.1P200F30. N14G80 N15M9 N16G91G28Z0. N17M5 N18M1 Every tool starts with the lines: G17G40G80G49 G05.1Q0 G05.1Q1

I've made a rest program doing a contour cut which mills the profile and I have a tappping cycle which needed to have G84.2. quote: do you have MR1 checked on with a value of 2 I have changed mr1$ = 0 to mr1$ = 2. Is this what you're refering to? If so that didn't help.