I can manually add in a G4 pause to let my spindle get to full speed before the tool touches metal but would rather have it done automagically in case I forget to edit the code.

I can get m3 & m4.m1s open in the VB scripter window but my 'puter-foo ends there.  I tried to look through the manual but I don't have a clue about programming.  What do I need to add to DoSpinCW() to allow a 1 or 2 sec delay before the next line executes...or is that even the correct way to go about it?

Config menu, Ports and Pins then Spindle Setup, you can set a delay there for M3 and M4 for both spin up and down.
Hood

Oops, even I should've known that.  Thanks!

I've known that but it doesnt seem to work for me.  I set up a delay but my values are ignored.   I either have to put a pause in the code or I move the spindle to a far corner to give it time to get going.

    Not sure if it is an issue with the ethernet smoothstepper that this doesnt happen for me but adding a delay in mach3 isnt working.

I am sure I have had that set with the ESS and it worked, cant remember why I was trying it but.....
Hood

yes, I think it works for others as well but I know I am not the only one that it doesnt work for. 

    I think I will just have to spend 15 minutes seeing how to change the post processor in vectric so that it adds the delay there every time.