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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: How to make a Macro Modal in Mach3

« on: June 17, 2015, 06:46:01 PM »

Thanks for fast reply :-)
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I need a P (pause) after M5 to allow for spindle coast to stop, before the spindle reverse. Hard on machine and trips breaker if I do a reverse spindle (m3 to m4) while still spinning fast.

This sequence works in the real world for one hole with a tension compression tapping head:
 
g0
z.2
m3
g1 z-.3 f2.25
m5
g4 p1.5
m4
g1 z.1
m5

I have hundreds of holes to tap, so I wanted something modal. If it was modal I can use lazycam etc to generate a list of x,y hole coordinates for a G81 and then just copy & paste that list for the tapping cycle......if it comes down to it i guess i can use some other utility/method (spreadsheet ?)  to generate the REPETITIVE code  in lieu of a MODAL solution.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / How to make a Macro Modal in Mach3

« on: June 17, 2015, 06:20:30 PM »

I want to make a custom tapping cycle (floating) Macro.

I have successfully done this with manual coding, but I would like to make a Macro but it should be MODAL...i.e I call the Macro and then after it follows a list of hole coordinates to tap.

S0 how does one make a Macro to act in a modal way similar to how G81 is MODAL

REALLY want to avoid having to have a line for  every coordinate and then the next line have to call the Macro again....and again...and again