Machsupport Forum

Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 08:55:53 AM

Title: Imperial to Metric
Post by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 08:55:53 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  ???  Any help is appreciated

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: angel tech on September 20, 2010, 09:10:26 AM

is the code calling it back to inches, or don't you get that far.

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: angel tech on September 20, 2010, 09:11:53 AM

do you need to reboot mach to change to metric

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 09:17:02 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?

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: angel tech on September 20, 2010, 09:20:22 AM

i think you have to reboot mach to change the units

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 10:07:26 AM

I rebooted Mach3, but to no avail.. 

It just keeps reverting back to inches. 

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: angel tech on September 20, 2010, 10:12:42 AM

is there a g20 in your opening lines of code

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 10:27:51 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

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: CJCNC on September 20, 2010, 11:51:15 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

Title: Re: Imperial to Metric
Post by: angel tech on September 20, 2010, 01:56:04 PM

no probs, glad it's sorted.