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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: stefanos on May 31, 2018, 07:02:28 AM

Title: large g-code problem on mach3
Post by: stefanos on May 31, 2018, 07:02:28 AM
hello .I have problem with mach3 when load large g-code 900.000 lines. Mach3 is begin slow and when i move axis loosing a lot of steps and stuck, in other smaller g-code files runs without problem , i use a full version on mach3 and i have pc windows7 with intel pentium4 3ghz , memory 3ghz  and graphic card  amd radeon r7 1ghz memory. How to solve the problem? (sorry for bad english) :)
Title: Re: large g-code problem on mach3
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on May 31, 2018, 08:12:55 AM
As a test try turning off the Toolpath Display (Diagnostics screen) - if your 900,000 line code then runs OK the problem is most likely with your graphics card.

Tweakie.
Title: Re: large g-code problem on mach3
Post by: stefanos on June 05, 2018, 01:09:31 PM
thank you very much , the problem is from toolpath, now works fine. :D
Title: Re: large g-code problem on mach3
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 06, 2018, 02:15:16 AM
I am pleased you found the problem.

(Perhaps consider fitting a new Graphics card with 1GB or more memory).

Tweakie.
Title: Re: large g-code problem on mach3
Post by: ger21 on June 06, 2018, 11:01:10 AM
He already has one, according to his first post.