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General Mach Discussion / Getting feedback from mach
« on: November 17, 2013, 08:25:31 PM »
I need to get feedback to another software after Mach has executed a gcode move. I tried using the incremented lin number on the screen but it increments at the start of the move and before the move is complete. I am triggering another software to do something else after every Gcode move and I am currently using timers to approximate how long the gcode moves will take. This of course is not always accurate depending on the last location of the head. Are there any triggers in Mach that update after the move is complete? Any other way of getting a trigger to another software or updating the screen after a move is complete? Thanks

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I have built a fullbody 3d scanner that uses 4 cameras and 2 projectors. It is mounted on a 4 foot slide for up and down movement, has a tilt axis and a separate rotary table. I am using mach3 to control the movement of the scanner. the actual scanning is performed by Flexscan3d which can be controlled by scripts. After much experimentation and frustration I have found that mach3 will not support calling other programs from VB script. (wshell is not supported). I then tried using automation software such as autoit that works with most Windows software but alas it appears Mach3 somehow blocks this as well.
What I need is the ability in gcode (or mcode) to send Flexscan3d a command to initiate a scan and wait for a response before proceeding to the next line on the gcode.
I am being told that the only way to do this is through a plugin. Unfortunately I do not have visual studio nor do I know how to program in c+.
I would welcome any suggestions or any assistance in getting a plugin written.
I use 3d facial scans to create 3d printed art and hope to be able to do some larger scans with this equipment.
Appreciate any assistance.

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