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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G2 or G3 moves in the XZ plane
« on: October 10, 2009, 02:59:12 PM »
Hi Gerry:
Thanks for your reply. Actually I tried using I and J yesterday but had an error message. I ran it again today so I could write it down.
I entered in by hand on the input line of the MDI tab
G0 X0 Y0 Z0
G18
G3 Z.5 X.5 I0 J.5 F15
On the status I got "J WORD GIVEN FOR ARC IN XZ PLANE"
Then I tried the same move in the XY plane
G0 X0 Y0 Z0
G17
G3 X.5 Y.5 I0 J.5 F15
and that worked fine making a 90 degree arc. I think what I am trying to do is supported, at lease not in my release. I am wondering if I should update and if there would be any pain (configuration changes) in doing so?
Best regards
Lou Cetrangelo
Saint James, NY
Thanks for your reply. Actually I tried using I and J yesterday but had an error message. I ran it again today so I could write it down.
I entered in by hand on the input line of the MDI tab
G0 X0 Y0 Z0
G18
G3 Z.5 X.5 I0 J.5 F15
On the status I got "J WORD GIVEN FOR ARC IN XZ PLANE"
Then I tried the same move in the XY plane
G0 X0 Y0 Z0
G17
G3 X.5 Y.5 I0 J.5 F15
and that worked fine making a 90 degree arc. I think what I am trying to do is supported, at lease not in my release. I am wondering if I should update and if there would be any pain (configuration changes) in doing so?
Best regards
Lou Cetrangelo
Saint James, NY