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« on: October 21, 2009, 03:29:09 PM »
Thanks for the reply, but why what?
I'm creating a custom .net program to gather data from two Mitutoyo indicator gauges at specified locations along the X axis. This data is then instantly and automatically plotted in 3D and is part of a potential closed loop that modifies other files on our network. There is a very fine window for gathering of the data, and if the location is skipped, the program instructs Mach3 to turn around slowly, grab the missed data, and continue. Luckily, the data transfer from the caliper and indicator, as well as the timing have worked out quite well on my barebones Windows machine.
I realize that most of this can be done with VB in Mach3, but I want to have my custom GUI with plotting, settings, etc. There are a few more reasons for using Windows, and unfortunately I can't sway from this.
If I haven't answered you question as to why I'm doing it this way, I'm sorry. Unfortunately this isn't a personal project, and I'm using what limited programming and architecture experience that I have to complete this project, meaning I'm already heavily time invested into my program (and it impresses my boss :-p )
Thank you,
Drew