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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: Chip on February 23, 2007, 12:00:49 AM

Title: M98 (subtest)file that's in subroutines folder
Post by: Chip on February 23, 2007, 12:00:49 AM

Hi, All

Can someone please post the Proper use of M98 (subtest)file that's in
subroutines folder, as described in Mach3 manual.
Haven't been able to import it into Mach3.

I'm Using Mach3 2.0.049

Thanks, Chip

Title: Re: M98 (subtest)file that's in subroutines folder
Post by: Graham Waterworth on February 23, 2007, 07:01:20 AM

Hi Chip,

this bit works for me.

Graham.

G20 G40

G00 g90 g43 X-1. Y-1.
z1.
M98 (SUBTEST.TAP)
M30

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Title: Re: M98 (subtest)file that's in subroutines folder
Post by: Chip on February 23, 2007, 01:19:12 PM

Hi, Graham

This put me on the right track, your file loaded just fine.

But after working through the editing and save options to use other files, I found the Real Culprit.

I use WordPad text editor from time to time, it has 4 formats for saving files, RTF, TXT, MS- DOS and Unicode, text Document save options.

Mach will load all 4 of them, But the Unicode Txt will not show in G-code Window or View, My default editor for Mach is set to Notepad.

So when I hit Edit "notepad" in Mach, it shows the G-code txt just fine, Mach doesn't completely recognize the Unicode Txt though.

Try this File Below, let me now what you think.

Thanks for the Help, Chip

Title: Re: M98 (subtest)file that's in subroutines folder
Post by: Graham Waterworth on February 24, 2007, 04:12:06 AM

Hi Chip,

I see your problem.

I don't use Notepad, I use Wordpad and I save with the following settings. It works for me every time.

Graham.