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« on: November 11, 2008, 06:54:52 AM »
Thanks for the info Art as it saves me time. I did get a number of TODO's but will go back now and see what their
related to and make a list. How relevant they are will be for your judgement.
As far as the algorithm being a fluke.... sometimes a fluke can be an advantage. For instance, from a "practical machining" point with defined inserts and toolholder restrictions, you wouldn't be able to machine something, but if it's small turnings and "the tool shape" is up to the user ( ie; just give me the profile cuts and i will worry about the tool), then any gcode for any profile would be easily possible. So, maybe as an option, using the button tool and no restraints because of holder, you get something that no other program gives you with ease. Hope this makes sense.
Now from a programming point of view, something like the above could end up just adding complexity to the program which is not worth doing. Don't want to poison your focus but maybe something to think about.
RICH