Screensets
Screensets are different interfaces that can be created for Mach3. Screensets for Mach3Mill use a .set extension and screensets for Mach3Turn use a .lset extension. All screensets should be saved in the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3). Using a screenset is as simple as opening Mach3, clicking on View - Load Screens, and then selecting the desired screen.
The screensets available for download here come in 1 of 3 formats: .m3s, .zip, or .swf. The installation procedure for each format is slightly different.
.m3s
.m3s is a special Mach3-specific format designed especially for screensets. These files can only be used with Mach3 version 1.90 or later. Using an .m3s file is fairly straightfoward:
- Download the file
- Double-click the file (this should pop up a "Screenset Installed" message after which the .m3s file will automatically disappear)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
.zip
.zip files are the ordinary compressed/archived filetype commonly used throughout the internet.
- Download the file
- Extract the contents of the file. Typically there will be a .set (or .lset) file as well as a directory full of graphics
- Copy the .set file into the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3)
- Copy the graphic directory into the Mach3\Bitmaps folder (this may vary with some sets)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
.swf
.swf are Flash screens designed to be used with the Flash plugin.
- Download the file
- Copy the .swf file into the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
3 Axis Router Screen
Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
There is no toolpath on the Run screen. The reason for this is that CPU usage is about 75% lower without the toolpath on the screen, and when your cutting, you're usually looking at the machine, not the screen. This should make this screen run better on slower PC's than the standard screens.
Unzip all the .png files to Mach3\Bitmaps\Router\ and put the Router.set file in the Mach3 folder.
It's setup for spindle to use Output 1 and Coolant Output 2.
3 Axis Simple Screen
Download:
Author:
Zealous
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Works well with Touch Screens
6 Axis Screen
Download:
Author:
Darc
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Aqua Screenset
Download:
Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.04
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
See thread for installation instructions
Benny's Screen
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Author:
Benny
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
See Feedback thread for installation instructions
Blue Screenset for Lathes
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Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Turning Screenset
Blue Screenset for Mills
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Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Self-installer
Coil Winder Screenset
Author:
Benny, Brian, et al.
Version:
Incomplete
Feedback:
Special Features:
Will drive a coil winding machine
Your input and help needed!
CVI MachStdMill (MSM) by Calypso Ventures, Inc.
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Author:
Calypso Ventures, Inc.
Version:
Please see http://www.calypsoventures.com for current CVI MachStdMill version information.
Feedback:
CVI MachStdMill User Community
Special Features:
Simple, automated installation via an automated installer.
Complete new user manual (180+ pages) covering basic functionality of Mach3 as well as the enhanced features implemented by MachStdMill.
Some of the enhanced features available from MachStdMill include:
German Screenset
Italian Screenset
Download:
Author:
Giordano Cantori
Version:
2.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Run Setup.exe to install
Italian Screenset (English)
Download:
Author:
Giordano Cantori
Version:
2.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
English version of the Italian Screenset 2.0
Milling Screenset
Run Setup.exe to install
Italian Screenset (French)
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Author:
Giordano Cantori / Yannick
Version:
3.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
French version of the Italian Screenset 2.0
Milling Screenset
Includes multiple color schemes
iMach Screenset
Download:
Author:
VistaCNC
Version:
1.01
Feedback:
email: support at vistacnc dot com
Special Features:
Easy operation of a CNC with most necessary operations are concentrated to the first "Main" page
Support iMach pendant
Screen layout customizable and function expandable
First page skin selectable
Mach3 2010
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Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Gives Mach3 the look and feel of a "Windows" application.
Auto Tool Zero for multiple tools - Designed mainly for router use, 2010 incorporates auto tool zero for multiple tools. Zero the initial tool, and subsequent tools are zeroed automatically after being changed. This makes tool changes very quick and easy, approaching the ease of use of an automatic tool changer. No measuring, and no tooltable length entry is required. Just load the tool and go! Toolchanges during program execution now require only a single button press! If you spend a lot of time changing tools, you need this screen! (Both metric and imperial units supported.)
Huge toolpath display!
Large, easily readable position DRO's (both machine and work coordinates) as well as Distance, IJ, and CV mode, current units and offset on all screens.
Capable of jogging on all screens, with quick changing of both jog speed and step increments to user defined settings, using one set of shortcut keys.
MDI available on all screens.
Flyout Diagnostics screen, with additional space for user LED's - Note: Mach3 limitation causes MDI to be hidden when Diagnostics screen is open, but it is still functional.
User definable Park position.
Both 3 axis (shown) and 4 axis versions included.
Mach3 Flash
Download:
Author:
Zealous
Version:
Test
Feedback:
Special Features:
The first of the Flash Screens
More screens available in the Flash Screens Thread
Mach Blue Probing by Big-Tex
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Author:
Thomas aka Big-Tex
Version:
3.3
Feedback:
Special Features:
Designed with router in mind
Utilizing touch off for initial zero as well as tool auto zero (will work for English as well as Metric native units)
Also includes scripts for laser cross hair on and XY laser zero (offset has to be changed manually by end user)
Added short cuts for following functions: Initial zero setup - Ctrl Z; Tool change zero setup - Alt Z; Laser On - Ctrl L; Laser Off - Alt L
To support further development and testing, donations via PayPal to: createdbythomas[at]gmail[dot]com are welcome
Pink Screenset
Download:
Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Silver/Blue Screenset for Lathes
Download:
Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Turning Screenset
Silver/Blue Screenset for Mills
Download:
Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Self-installer
Touch Screen
Download:
Author:
Hood
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset designed for a touch screen