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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Set Variable to Current Axis Position in G-Code

« on: March 13, 2016, 03:33:49 PM »

Thank you. I have created a macro M801 with the following.

Dim Yaxis As Integer
Yaxis = 801
SetVar (60,Yaxis)

In my G-Code I have a variable (#60) that represents the YLoc. At the time of the call to M801, will the #60 var will be updated with the current Y axis location? As I call M801 later in the program the #60 var will reflect the new location?

I appreciate the help with this.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Set Variable to Current Axis Position in G-Code

« on: March 12, 2016, 11:12:06 AM »

I would like be able to assign the current Y position to a variable in G-Code. This variable would be updated at various points throughout the program. Something similar to the %(2) function in ShopBot. Is this available via a G or M Code, or is this something that would require VB and some type of GETDRO function?

Depending on the options available, what is considered "Best Practice" for accomplishing this in Mach3?

-Thank you.

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General Mach Discussion / Problem with engraving single storke font

« on: September 26, 2008, 06:53:15 AM »

Hello,
I have created a few simple name plates in Vcarve Pro using the Plate Production function. Problem is when I go to cut there appears to be some type of "lead-in" or "ramp" for parts of the lettering. Please see attached pic. The Z feedrate is 30ipm and the X-Y set for 80ipm. The G-code produced shows 2 distinct moves for the Z and X-Y when plunging, but it looks like the CV function is averaging or rounding this out. Can someone please point me in the right direction. CV is checked under General Config. None of the CV "functions" are enabled (CV Dist = 180 but not enabled on settings tab). I have run the same code in exact stop which does not have this problem, but the results are quite choppy. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.