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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 07:46:48 PM

Title: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 07:46:48 PM

Downloaded Mach3 .66 on new computer.... then tried copying old XML, and put it in the Mach3 folder.

That didn't work... none of my old settings are in the new computer.

I then copied complete Mach3 folder from old computer... put it in new computer... still no old settings.

Why isn't my old XML taking? What causes that?

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 08:05:07 PM

I think I got it.

I uninstalled Mach... then reinstalled it... but unchecked XML's in the installation process.

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 09:03:47 PM

My only problem now seems to be my screenset.

I'm using the 6axis screen. When I start Mach3 I have to always load the screen... plus the buttons aren't present on that screen.

The 6axisscreenset is in the plugins folder... the UTbuttons is in the bitmaps folder. Same as my other computer which works fine. It seems  like when I load the screen it's not pulling the graphics from the bitmaps folder?

How would I fix this?

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 02, 2013, 09:14:58 PM

Why is the 6 axis screen set in the plugins folder?  If it is just a .set file with the .set extension, just drag it into the Mach3 root folder.

Brett

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 09:18:40 PM

ok. Did that and now screen loads on Mach startup... but still no buttons?

any suggestions?

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 02, 2013, 09:30:59 PM

I think your bitmap buttons are in the wrong location.  In the other pc were the images in the Bitmaps folder or maybe a 6axis screen folder in the bitmaps folder?  You just need to put the bitmaps where the screen set looks for them.

Brett

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 11:09:14 PM

I've moved that folder all around. still no go.

I've even updated my graphics card driver. still no work.

This computer's graphics driver is 24bit... while my other one is 32bit.

I'll try anything... some suggestions please! I've been working on this computer for 2 days now... so frusterating!

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 02, 2013, 11:36:14 PM

Can you open that screen set in a screen editor and see where the images are supposed to be?  I'm pretty sure the images are just in the wrong place.  If you havent changed the screen any from its original download, can you not download the screen again?

Brett

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 11:40:30 PM

I'll try and download it again.

I have it open right now... the buttons aren't visible... but they work (I know where some are... like DRO zero. when I click in that area the DRO does zero)

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 02, 2013, 11:43:47 PM

Yes, the place holders will be there but not the images because they are in the wrong location. 

Brett

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 02, 2013, 11:52:24 PM

I just downloaded it again and reinstalled screenset.

No go. doing the same thing.

If the screenset goes in Mach3 folder. where would the buttons folder belong? It's a complete folder... do i need to take each item out of the folder and put it somewhere?

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 03, 2013, 12:00:23 AM

I'm not sure, depends on how the designer did it but I would guess you could drag the whole buttons folder into the C/: Mach3/Bitmaps folder.  Did it not come with a read me file or instructions on where to put them?

Brett

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 03, 2013, 12:01:56 AM

I just opened up the 1024 screenset... those buttons are visible... and in the same folder as the 6axis screenset

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 03, 2013, 12:14:31 AM

I saved the screenset from working computer to this one... still no go.

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: jonny quest on March 03, 2013, 12:19:32 AM

Success!!!!!!

The UT 6axis folder goes in the bitmaps folder.... but in the millbitmaps folder!

Title: Re: trying to setup a new computer the same as current one I'm using
Post by: Chaoticone on March 03, 2013, 12:21:33 AM

 :)  I knew you would get it.

Brett