Exodus, If you checked out their website, they say that the manual is "optional" ...

I'm not sure where the X are pointing at, sample codes they gave are boring operations... I think I need to do another visit to check this out... thanks for the warning,

looks like this is the easiest way. Going to try this out.... thanks

using X MR2, I'm trying to build a post for the following Milling machine: It has a right angle head which it can change automatically to using M62 code. the head can turn and machine right, back, left, and front using the following codes: M41 C0. M41 C90. M41 C180. M41 C270. Using the Fanuc 4X router post. Here's my question: 1. Should I define the machine as having an indexible C axis every 90 deg with single outlet Agg, or set the Aggregate as having 4 outlets? Is there any difference? 2. The programming reqiures the axis to be transformed so that the z is always perpendicular to the working face. Currently all my Agg output refers to the machine absolute axes. How do I get this?

In the control def:

if you have Mill Level 3, creating the ruled surface for each pair of contour will give you 30 surfaces, and machining with surface finish contour with 0.2 stepdown and roll tool option under advanced setting set to 'only between surfaces' might give you what you want.... share a sample file on what you describe on the ftp... maybe someone will help...

what happened to the "that sounded gay" guy? is he coming back? or is he going to another forum to blast us?

quote: If you are installing Ver 7, is it a legal copy ??? - Yes. Its for an old customer who never wanted to upgrade. BTW, welcome to the forum.

I carry the driver.zip file everywhere I go in my thumb drive. Thanks for the heads up guys. I'm installing for Windows 2000, I think this Monday. So far that's all Iknow. Will keep you guys updated....

mandolinkgn , Please send the files to QC. Each time people do it makes them understand the problem much closer than b4 and closer to resolving it. V9 was strong because of this.

quote: Every change in parameters and you need to take your geometry one more time . Oh, man! thank god I'm not going to use it! Just installing only for customer..

Thank you, all knowlegable Owl!

I never used V7, before I go do this installation just want to ask is there any special requirements other than the V7 installation CD? drivers, etc. i need to prepare?

thanks for the reply. I don't like doing things thats not going to go anywhere.... quote: ....but there will be a lot of work. I think thats what they pay me for....

Is it possible to start with the generic fanuc 5-axis post and modify it to run a heidenhain 5-axis machine using ISO programming? Using XMR1, was thinking as a cost cutting measure...

Welcome, S. Hall. Nice to know that you are doing great with Mastercam... pretty hard to find good CAD/CAM people to teach any CAD/CAM software, even today.... About the student evaluation... I think I got ideas on how do it... I'll post it up once I get it done...

Your going to put the file on the ftp?

quote: stay inside the containment boundary isn't this what the other roughing toolpath (area clearance) supposed to do?

Thanks for the link, Matt. I never checked the official site. I swear I'm getting stupid day by day.... I'm setting up for someone who owns XMR1. I'll double check the translator version I'm using when I get back to work tomorrow... The License manager seem to be the latest, 3.10...why is it so hard to get it running? where did I screw up?

I'm having problem with the License server manager 3.10 for moldplus prodducts.... 1. i got the license code with .doc extension, and it supposed to be .txt. The file shows some error opening in MS word and can't be open at all in notepad. renaming the xtension did'nt help. 2. I had to edit part of the serial no. I got, so it looks consistent to the format stated in the manual to get it working. Automatic installation refuse to recognize the file, and I had to edit the .ini file to get it working..... the installation manual I used is dated Feb 2006, is this the latest? any help? it seems a nuisanse installing and get it running, I feel like I'm doing something wrong here....

in X, what are your 2 last tolerance settings in the setting-cofigure-tolerance page? i think it depends on this...

quote: The first night each of the students will do this test or outline from design to posting great idea!....I think I'll get this included in my implementation quote: I always remember how long it took me to learn all this computer CAD/CAM stuff , I'm also one of those "support disaster"

quote: So when I start a new program from scratch, it should stay unchecked in the controll defs? -Yes

big difference for me in the learning curve, solidworks compared to proe2000i2....learning proe was really frustrating

Hi everybody!, I was wondering if anyone out there as a trainer has created any rating techiques/forms for evaluating and recognizing students capabilities of using Mastercam. You know, diagnosing wheter the trainee is really good and independent and those who are going to be support disaster.... I was thinking about creating one that rates not only the technical usage skills but also enthusiasm and participaation of students that the support staff can use to follow up on.... Any ideas that you guys would like to share? where should I start?