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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: George III on September 05, 2012, 04:44:08 PM

Title: mach3 hangs
Post by: George III on September 05, 2012, 04:44:08 PM

When loading g code for a relief cut of 9 million lines mach 3 hangs, is this too much code for the programme to run?
Has any one else had this happen

Title: Re: mach3 hangs
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on September 09, 2012, 01:43:54 AM

Hi George,

In the Diagnostics screen, try turning off Toolpath (bottom left).

Tweakie.

Title: Re: mach3 hangs
Post by: ger21 on September 09, 2012, 06:05:23 AM

I'm going to guess that it might take several minutes to load, even with the toolpath display off. Just wait.
I believe Mach3 can load 10 million lines of code.
On my 1Ghz PIII, I have to turn off the toolpath on anything over 250,000 lines, or the PC is very slow to respond, and movements can be erratic. With the toolpath off, everything runs smoothly.