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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: July 05, 2010, 09:15:21 PM »
Success-

With the help of Les at Sheetcam, and Br549 I can now adjust the preheat time of my flame cutter on the fly!

I am going to get all of my notes together nad post all the information so that others who want to do this can.

Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: June 29, 2010, 11:59:13 PM »
BR549-

My wife made me mow the fields.  :(  but there is always tomorrow :)

I should make it to the shop in the morning.  I should have 4-5 hours before I goto work, so I will let you know how it turns out.


Thanks again


Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: June 29, 2010, 12:08:38 AM »
BR549-

I will try that first thing in the morning.  It is too late to go to the shop tonight



Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: June 28, 2010, 12:37:51 PM »
OK-

I finally have time to work on this project again!!

Everything is kinda working, and I am trying to track down where the problem is.

The sheetcam POST has been modified so that it uses variable #500 to determine preheat time for the Oxy fuel torch.

The problem is that the only way I can change the variable is to edit the g-code. 

There is a line towards the top that sets the variable to what the tool setpoint is in sheetcam.

the line is

N********* P#500=20

so if i edit this line then I can change the preheat time through the g-code.

I tried to change the #500 variable using the MDI and it did not change anything.

I entered this in the MDI      VAR #500=10

the problem is that I am not sure if the variable changed.


So here is what I think I need for now

a small window that has the actual value of variable 500
and a up and a down arrow, that when clicked on will either add or subtract 1 sec to the variable #500
then display the new value of the Variable #500 in the window.


How would I go about this????


thanks for the help



Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: May 27, 2010, 12:08:04 AM »
BR549-

Thanks for the information.  It does not look like it should be that hard to accomplish what I am trying to do.  Now to find some extra time.  I don't think I am going to make it to the shop until this weekend.  Work has picked up, I guess that is a good thing.


Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:15:58 PM »
Br549-

 I am starting to understanding of what I am trying to do.

I have a few questions:

1.  What is a Scam post?
2  What is a Macropump?

Is there are range of variables that I should use, or a range of variables I need to stay away from?

that is a good idea about pierce count.


thanks for all the help


Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: May 26, 2010, 08:38:45 AM »
Amir-

I am working with Les at sheetcam.  Right now, I dont have a clue.  But as soon as I figure it out, I will let everyone knw.


Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Using a Variable
« on: May 25, 2010, 01:34:31 PM »
BR549-

I would think that the second option would be the best.

When I talked to Less at Sheetcam, he said that the sheetcam portion would be easy.  He just could not remember how to make the changes in Mach.

For me this is the sequence that would work the best for me.

1.  run sheetcam the same as always.  Sheetcam loads the tool preheat settings into a variable
2.  If the DRO is not changed, then Mach loads the default variable into the g-code and the cut sequence runs the same as always
3.  If I choose to adjust the DRO (increase or decrease timer) then MACH loads this new variable into the next cut sequence
4  If the DRO is not changed, then the variable is loaded into the next cut sequence
5  this repeats thoughout the program


IS that clear as mud???


What do you think?


Steve

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Using a Variable
« on: May 24, 2010, 11:25:11 AM »
Hi everyone-

Now that I have the M code problems figured out (for now), time for a new twist.

I talked to LES at sheetcam, and he said what I am wanting to do is possible on the sheetcam end, now to figure out if Mach can do it.


Since I am using an Oxy/ propane torch, when  have multiple cuts on a sheet, or the cuts are close together, then I am needing a way to change the pre heat time.

Les Said that he can have sheetcam insert a varable into the G-code, so how could I change this on the fly?


If you need more information, let me know




Steve

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General Mach Discussion / Re: x,y crosshair macro
« on: May 23, 2010, 11:47:51 PM »
Budman68 

Thanks for the link, I will get one in the mail.


Steve

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