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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Mach won't load this parametric code.

« on: February 16, 2011, 10:16:29 PM »

Mach3 won't load this parametric code.   Is it a syntax error or just not within Mach's capabilities?  It's hanging on line 4 not liking the word 'If'.

Thanks.

Chris

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N1#123=0
N2#100=[5/.125]
N3#101=[#123*.125]
N4IF[#123EQ#100]GOTO7
N5#123=[#123+1]
N6GOTO8
N7M30
N8G1 X[#101] Z0 Y0
N9Z0.037 Y0.0054
N10Z0.0643 Y0.0156
N11Z0.0924 Y0.0313
N13Z0.1144 Y0.0469
N14Z0.1332 Y0.0625
N16Z0.1646 Y0.0938
N17Z0.1904 Y0.125
N20Z0.2115 Y0.1563
N21Z0.2288 Y0.1875
N23Z0.2434 Y0.2188
....etc.
N121Z0.1227 Y11
N122Z0.1095 Y11.125
N123Z0.0961 Y11.25
N124Z0.0825 Y11.375
N125Z0.0687 Y11.5
N126Z0.0549 Y11.625
N127Z0.0409 Y11.75
N128Z0.0268 Y11.875
N129Z0.0127 Y12
N130G0Z.75
N131Y0
N132GOTO3
 

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / G41/42 question

« on: February 12, 2011, 06:26:47 PM »

I'm trying to generate a g-code program that zig-zags.  In order to keep the tool on the correct side of the cut I need to change the cutter offset at the end of each x axis motion.  The change from G41 to G42 and back again seems like it might be happening at maximum rapid speed.  What speed is used for the cutter compensation move and is there any strategy that applies to making a smooth transition between G41 and G42?
Thanks.

Chris

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LazyCam (Beta) / Tabs

« on: February 03, 2011, 01:23:42 PM »

Are Tabs part of LCam Pro?  I'm not seeing any tool paths for them in the demo version.
Thanks.

Chris

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LazyCam (Beta) / Prismatic shape along X axis

« on: February 03, 2011, 06:05:53 AM »

LazyCam's default is to generate a prismatic shape with the profile in the machine XY plane and the longitudinal direction in machine Z.  Is it possible to shift this so that the profile is in the machine YZ plane and the longitudinal direction is in machine X?
Thanks.

Chris

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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / Write wizard bounding box

« on: February 02, 2011, 07:27:40 AM »

I'm wondering if there's a simple way to get the bounding box for any lettering produced via the Write wizard. 
More specifically the easiest way to come up with the bounding dimensions.
Thanks.

Chris