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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: usajet on January 12, 2017, 10:24:10 AM

Title: Mach 3 transfer to another computer
Post by: usajet on January 12, 2017, 10:24:10 AM

How can I transfer my settings from one computer to another with out losing what I have done so far? I want to be able to transfer everything and start mach 3 and it is ready to run.

Thanks Nathan

Title: Re: Mach 3 transfer to another computer
Post by: Davek0974 on January 12, 2017, 10:34:57 AM

You need to get a copy of your Mach 3 folder onto a USB stick etc first.

Then set the new machine up, install Mach3, do the port test if using PP, install any custom drivers for controllers, joysticks and so on.

Now i just copy the Mach3 folder form USB and place it over the top of the new install, this will copy your settings, macros etc.

Create a new desktop shortcut if needed and should be good to go.

If using Ethernet smoothstepper controller or UC100/300 etc then these will need installing before copying over your old data.

This is on XP systems, i'm not sure if the newer Win7 setups are so easy.

Title: Re: Mach 3 transfer to another computer
Post by: usajet on January 12, 2017, 11:46:59 AM

Thank you!! Yes this will be on a Windows 7 system. This is quit yes to do then.

Nathan