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« on: September 20, 2010, 07:55:53 AM »

Hi Guys,
I created a drawing in metric and made an NC code for it. 
I have my machine setup in Inches.  When I bring in the NC code, I switch to Metric on the setup page.  Everything seems to work well except that when I set my work zero it reverts back to Inches. 
I tried changing the main units to metric and re-tuned my motors accordingly..  However, it still does the same thing.  I'm confused  Huh  Any help is appreciated
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2010, 08:10:26 AM »

is the code calling it back to inches, or don't you get that far.
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2010, 08:11:53 AM »

do you need to reboot mach to change to metric
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2010, 08:17:02 AM »

The DRO is going back to inches..  It happens after I jog to the workpiece and zero in..  Also, I try to change the scale to half.

I have not rebooted since, do you think it will make a difference?
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2010, 08:20:22 AM »

i think you have to reboot mach to change the units
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2010, 09:07:26 AM »

I rebooted Mach3, but to no avail.. 

It just keeps reverting back to inches. 
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2010, 09:12:42 AM »

is there a g20 in your opening lines of code
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2010, 09:27:51 AM »

yes there is, but this happens before I even run the code..

I think I might have the solution..  I found an XML file on the site that makes my CNC machine..  I will try it and let you guys know
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2010, 10:51:15 AM »

Problem Solved.
It turns out that my machine (a Syil X4) requires a different XML file for metric.  I loaded it and it worked like a charm.

Thanks for all your input
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2010, 12:56:04 PM »

no probs, glad it's sorted.
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