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CJCNC
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Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 08:55:53 AM »
Hi Guys,
I created a drawing in metric and made an NC code for it.
I have my machine setup in Inches. When I bring in the NC code, I switch to Metric on the setup page. Everything seems to work well except that when I set my work zero it reverts back to Inches.
I tried changing the main units to metric and re-tuned my motors accordingly.. However, it still does the same thing. I'm confused
Any help is appreciated
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angel tech
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 09:10:26 AM »
is the code calling it back to inches, or don't you get that far.
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angel tech
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 09:11:53 AM »
do you need to reboot mach to change to metric
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CJCNC
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 09:17:02 AM »
The DRO is going back to inches.. It happens after I jog to the workpiece and zero in.. Also, I try to change the scale to half.
I have not rebooted since, do you think it will make a difference?
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angel tech
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 09:20:22 AM »
i think you have to reboot mach to change the units
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CJCNC
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 10:07:26 AM »
I rebooted Mach3, but to no avail..
It just keeps reverting back to inches.
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angel tech
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 10:12:42 AM »
is there a g20 in your opening lines of code
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CJCNC
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 10:27:51 AM »
yes there is, but this happens before I even run the code..
I think I might have the solution.. I found an XML file on the site that makes my CNC machine.. I will try it and let you guys know
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CJCNC
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 11:51:15 AM »
Problem Solved.
It turns out that my machine (a Syil X4) requires a different XML file for metric. I loaded it and it worked like a charm.
Thanks for all your input
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angel tech
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Re: Imperial to Metric
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September 20, 2010, 01:56:04 PM »
no probs, glad it's sorted.
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