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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: carlcnc on April 08, 2007, 08:38:35 PM

Title: need a macro for "temp" slaved axis/asap
Post by: carlcnc on April 08, 2007, 08:38:35 PM

  I need a function [macro] that will temporarily   slave my A axis[spindle#2] to my Z axis[spindle1]
     Art suggested I slave C to Z in cfg,then write a Macro to swap C&A , and then a macro[another one?] to cancel the swap.

    I searched all over for an oem  code for "swapaxis" but it must not exist.
 
   I could sweat blood for days trying to learn VB and writing macros to do what one of you guys could whip out in a matter of minutes
                      OR
   I can go make parts[what I know] and  PAY  $$  someone who knows this stuff.     

  best to contact me at  carlcnc@yahoo.com

 thanks
Carl

Title: Re: need a macro for "temp" slaved axis/asap
Post by: poppabear on April 08, 2007, 09:06:00 PM

Like Art said, set up your config to slave Z and C then:

The drop a "Button" on your screed that says "Swap A and C" for the label
In the button put the VB script:  swapaxis( 3,5)

Drop another button on your screen with "reset A and C" for the label
In the button put: ResetSwappedAxis()

If you don't want to fool with it, send me your screen set, and mark the area you want the buttons and I will do it for you.
email:  poppabear (at) hughes.net

Scott