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Support => Downloads => Post Processors => Topic started by: imitheo on October 07, 2017, 12:19:40 PM

Title: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: imitheo on October 07, 2017, 12:19:40 PM
Hello, i am in need of the post processor for this version. I downloaded the generic artsoft provided mach 3 post processor, but when i try to use it, it says it needs to be updated.

When i try to update i get the message on the attached image. Anyone can help ?
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: imitheo on October 08, 2017, 01:42:35 PM
Solved my problem. If anyone is interested into:

Get to this link: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,1306.msg7315.html#msg7315 (http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,1306.msg7315.html#msg7315)

Just download the "Boss_Mach3.txt" file, save as .pst

Put into the shared mcam2017/mill/posts

Press "Alt+C" into mastercam, go on to "UpdatePost.dll"

Use the app, hit apply, put the post into your machine definition. Good milling.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: cowpoke on October 20, 2017, 11:22:39 AM
The UpdatePost.dll seemed to work properly and did this for both the sharedMcam2017\Posts and sharedMcam2017\Posts\Mill folders. Not sure what you mean by "put the post into your machine definition". If this is under the Machine tab in MC2017, I show nothing for for the Boss control.
Would you mind posting a more detailed procedure for those of us computer challenged.
Thanks much.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: imitheo on October 20, 2017, 11:32:19 AM
Before i post a detailed description, please when i mean "Machine Definition" is not the Machine tab, is the "Machine Definition" Tab,
where all the things about your machine are stored, what is table, what is spindle, what axis combination your machine uses,
the feeds, max, min, tolerances, arc, everything, post that your machine uses.. see?

My HLOCK is far away from me now, so i can't post anything more detailed right now,
BUT i'll be linking you to a PDF that shows a lot of stuff. Good luck.

https://www.mastercam.com/Portals/0/files/support/training/corporate/Working_with_MD_CD.pdf (https://www.mastercam.com/Portals/0/files/support/training/corporate/Working_with_MD_CD.pdf)
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: imitheo on October 21, 2017, 11:40:57 AM
Unfortunately i realized that i am using that Boss_Mach3 post processor,  and it is limited to 3 axis, but it's the only post that worked
with MasterCAM 2017.

My machine has 4 axis and i need one that is suitable for it. Does anyone here know any post ?

PS: it needs to be for mastercam. I can't change the soft.

If not, please help me get some working with 4 axis, it's really urgent, like for a 1-2 week job.

I am learning Post editing, but won't have time to learn everything.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: imitheo on October 23, 2017, 07:09:31 PM
I went for a big search and found that Generic Fanuc 4x MILL in mastercam suits the purpose.

Have anyone here used it ?
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: asuratman on May 21, 2018, 09:41:54 AM
Hello,

"Just download the "Boss_Mach3.txt" file, save as .pst"


How to convert from txt to pst ? I can not save Boss_Mach3.txt" file to .pst". When I open update.dll, I did not find Boss_Mach3. If I type manually then I found Boss_Mach3.txt.pst.

Let me know!
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 21, 2018, 10:31:25 AM
The forum does not allow files with the extention .pst to be posted here so the extention has been changed to .txt.

Download "Boss_Mach3.txt"

Right click on the file and select Rename.

Change the file extention from .txt to .pst

Now place it in your PP folder.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: asuratman on January 03, 2019, 02:37:07 AM
Hi Tweakie,
How to install that Boss_Mach3.pst ? Just place and copy on share folder mill\post ?
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on January 03, 2019, 03:02:40 AM
I don't use MasterCam so cannot be specific but...

Locate your MasterCam Post Processor folder (contains many different .pst files) and copy the Boss_Mach3.pst there. When generating the toolpath within MasterCam select the Boss_Mach3 post processor from the displayed list.

Tweakie.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: asuratman on January 04, 2019, 09:36:15 AM
It doesn't work, I have tried this. I actually use Fusion 360, but my friend ask me to try mastercam.
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: albert_chuy on August 17, 2019, 08:15:55 PM
I have downloaded the PTS file and I have followed the instructions but the Master Cam still wants a Machine and control definition files in order to use the mach3 port processor, where do you find the machine definition files????? Please help!!!!
Title: Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor
Post by: albert_chuy on August 17, 2019, 08:17:56 PM
Solved my problem. If anyone is interested into:

Get to this link: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,1306.msg7315.html#msg7315 (http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,1306.msg7315.html#msg7315)

Just download the "Boss_Mach3.txt" file, save as .pst

Put into the shared mcam2017/mill/posts

Press "Alt+C" into mastercam, go on to "UpdatePost.dll"

Use the app, hit apply, put the post into your machine definition. Good milling.

I have downloaded the PTS file and I have followed the instructions but the Master Cam still wants a Machine and control definition files in order to use the mach3 port processor, where do you find the machine definition files????? Please help!!!!