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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: peterm on March 28, 2012, 01:29:05 AM

Title: Need help adding post file to Mastercam
Post by: peterm on March 28, 2012, 01:29:05 AM

Just downloaded the Mastercam Post from one of our forum members. Now I have no idea how to add the .pst file to MAstercam.
I am running a generic 3 axis gantry router mill and have mastercam X5

any help, as always would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Title: Re: Need help adding post file to Mastercam
Post by: Chaoticone on March 28, 2012, 07:29:01 PM

I have never used Mastercam so take this with a grain of salt.  On most of the cam software I have seen there is usually an option to choose the post processor file to use when your creating a new program or in the software options.  Hopefully someone that has experience will give you a definitive answer.

Brett

Title: Re: Need help adding post file to Mastercam
Post by: BR549 on March 28, 2012, 09:09:37 PM

Can't say about the newer version BUT the older versions from the main screen you went to

NC Utils

Post Proc

Change

Then select from the pop up listing.

(;-) TP

Title: Re: Need help adding post file to Mastercam
Post by: peterm on April 02, 2012, 01:26:14 AM

thanks, I'll look into it. I have not seen a NC utilities anywhere but i'll look.

Title: Re: Need help adding post file to Mastercam
Post by: Stuart_H on May 09, 2012, 10:56:18 PM

Hi Peter,
I am having the same problems as you have had with Mastercam 5 and Mach 3. Could you please let me know where I can download the latest Post processor and whether you found it to be successful or not.

Thanks,

Stuart