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Mach Discussion => Mach Screens => Machscreen Screen Designer => Topic started by: BOHICAMAN on March 09, 2014, 07:48:36 PM

Title: Tool DRO problem
Post by: BOHICAMAN on March 09, 2014, 07:48:36 PM
I'm relatively new to MachScreen. So, here's my question: I placed a "Tool#" DRO & a "Tool Dia" DRO on my screen and followed up with the "Function Code" for  both. Now, does the "function" read the G-ode and list the tool number & diameter in the DROs, or does something else happen? DRO remains 0.0000. I ran a program listing T1 as the tool (with tool # & Dia.) and the Tool# & Tool Dia DRO's remains 0.000. If I try to enter a number in the Tool# DRO, it returns to 0.0000. The DRO for TOOL DIA excepts the number entered. This is making me CRAZY!!   >:(
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: ger21 on March 09, 2014, 09:28:41 PM
I believe the tool # DRO displays the current tool #, which is also displayed in the corner of the toolpath display. To change it, you need to do an M6 Tx.
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: BOHICAMAN on March 10, 2014, 10:37:15 AM
Gerry,
Thanks for the quick response! The tool number shows up in the top corner of the tool path, but all I get in the Tool# DRO are zeros. I have the /M6 T# coding in the program, it just does not read it into the DRO. ???
Bob
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: ger21 on March 10, 2014, 11:39:47 AM
I don't use machscreen, but it sounds like you have the wrong DRO function.
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: BOHICAMAN on March 10, 2014, 12:30:44 PM
I have tried both (only) Tool #DRO's listed. Neither seems to work.

1:  Current tool number DRO, Standard Code= 24, Format= %4.4f
2:  Tool number DRO, OEM Code= 824, Format= %4.4f

Open to suggestions!
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: Kenneth on March 18, 2014, 08:29:47 AM
don't know if you solved your problem but....
make sure you're editing the correct profile. i did
that. work a whole day then found was working on
wrong profile. also,if you have mach3 open, you
have to reload the saved set file.
Good Luck
Title: Re: Tool DRO problem
Post by: BOHICAMAN on March 18, 2014, 10:26:14 AM
Got it to work late yesterday! Still not sure how!! I really like this program though!

Thanks!
Bob