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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Jacko on February 28, 2016, 07:03:20 AM
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When I try to start mach 3 from the desk top icon that I have done for years - I get "An attempt was made to access an unnamed file past its end". Then i have to unplug the pc to get back control !! Try it again - same thing.
I have been trying to get a home made Zero probe working the last few days. I copied some VB script as directed from You tube and although the Z axis responds to the script I haven't managed to sort out the pin config properly as yet. So not working 100% properly yet. Could this be the problem even though I have turned it on and off a number of times in the last few days. How do i get back control please.
Many thanks in advance
confused Jacko
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I copied some VB script as directed from You tube
Maybe post the script?
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Hi,
i cant start mach 3 and so cant access it !!
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OK - were these button scripts or macros? If you don't know maybe post the youtube link. Help us to help you - give us something to work with.
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I have been trying to attach stuff but that doesn't seem to be working, However this is a link http://www.instructables.com/id/Mach3-Zero-Probe-Tool/ for the script. i typed it in manually !!! It sort of worked ok but I think the pin / wiring is stopping it working 100%
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OK - I'm a tad confused at your original description of your problem. On the one hand you seem to be saying that when you attempt to start Mach your PC hangs. i.e.
When I try to start mach 3 from the desk top icon that I have done for years - I get "An attempt was made to access an unnamed file past its end". Then i have to unplug the pc to get back control !! Try it again - same thing.
Then you seem to be able to run your script albeit not 100% effectively.
I have been trying to get a home made Zero probe working the last few days. I copied some VB script as directed from You tube and although the Z axis responds to the script I haven't managed to sort out the pin config properly as yet. So not working 100% properly yet.
Which is it? i.e. am I trying to get you to be able to start Mach without having to unplug your PC all the time?
Or
Am I trying to help you fix your probing routine?
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Sorry for the confusion. Untill today I had no trouble and could run the script which i had loaded a few days ago. This morning the PC starts ok but just wont start Mach 3. The opening mach 3 screen screen appears briefly then the afore mentioned dialogue box appears over the top and wont go away. When i press ( ok ) or the close ( x ) button on the dialogue box nothing happens. When I Control alt delete it tells me that mach 3 is running though. And so in answer to your question it is to help me get mach 3 running again please, if poss. I had just assumed that it was something to do with the new script that I had put in, as it has never happened before.
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OK - it's just a guess but it sounds like maybe your script is hanging Mach (it can happen). Can you post your xml file please.
i.e. copy the file Mach3Mill.xml from c:\mach3 to your desktop. rename it to jacko1.xml and using the Reply button (not the quick reply) attach it here using the "additional options" link.
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hi,
I attached the xml file but cant see that post on the forum. I had previously attached some jpegs aswell which although it said that they had been sent i cant see them anywhere. It previews ok and gives a message that it has been sent but cant see them anywhere. Have you seen them? - dont know what i'm doing wrong if you cant see them anywhere.
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Don't use preview - Not sure if this affects everyone or if it's browser dependent, but if I use preview it just sends the post down a black hole. Just hit post (not preview) and it should work. Note you'll have to change the names of the upload files again because they can only be used once.
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I am now going to try using IE as it wont work with Chrome
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That's not your xml file - that looks like a copy of MachXML.exe which is an executable. I asked for Mach3Mill.xml.
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Whoops - sorry . Try again. Hopefully get the hang of it one day !!
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OK - try this:
go to folder c:\Mach3
Make a copy of the file 1024.set file
delete the 1023.set file
save the attached ZZZ1023.set file
remove the ZZZ from the filename
i.e. you should now have a new 1023.set file
run Mach as normal
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Fantastic - it worked !! You are a star. Many thanks.
Was it me mucking about with that script for the tool probe that caused it?
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Yep - corrupt scripts in the screenset can do this.
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OK - try this:
go to folder c:\Mach3
Make a copy of the file 1024.set file
delete the 1023.set file
save the attached ZZZ1023.set file
remove the ZZZ from the filename
i.e. you should now have a new 1023.set file
run Mach as normal
Old post but I'm having the same issues. should all those files be 1024??? cant find 1023
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Anyone finding this via search and has the same problem... Yes all those files should read 1023.