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new computer
« on: January 31, 2011, 10:10:53 AM »
I want to replace computer with a nother I already have

Can I save and send all port, pin and motor settings to new computer

also what does fixture save mean when I shut down mach 3

cheers Berty
Re: new computer
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 04:21:20 PM »
Save fixture is saving the G54 or whatever Coordinate your workpiece was before you shut down Mach3.

If you do not save it, you will have to re-zero you work or vice before continue your job.

So if you shut down Mach3 and you are not finish with your work, say yes to Save Fixture.

For the new computer, you can save or copy your XML file and place it in the Mach3 folder in the new computer.

What I do, when every thing is setup correctly, I open each of the port and pin windows and press Alt + Prt Scr (print screen) and paste the image in a word processor

(like word pad) and print it. Next time, will be easy to setup every thing like it was before.

Here's an example of the the copy I have for mach3 setup (not the real one)

Jeff

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Re: new computer
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 05:45:12 AM »
Thanks for great explanation on fixture save

For clarification, if I save the XML file and place it in the folder in new computer,

Would I have to remove an existing XML folder ?

Will doing this automatically make every thing work the same as old computer

berty
Re: new computer
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 06:09:06 AM »
Hi Berty

you could also use MachProfile, which saves all parameters to a memory or another hard drive.


Klaus
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Re: new computer
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 10:26:45 AM »
what is
is  easy to do
berty
Re: new computer
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011, 10:38:49 AM »
Hi Berty,

MachProfile is a program which saves and restores Mach3 profiles, license, fixtures, macros, tooltable and brains files. It also checks ports and pins settings, shows all found LPT interfaces on the system, compares profile files and shows all assigned pins from a profile. It is for free and can be downloaded from : http://www.kd-dietz.de.


Klaus
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Re: new computer
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011, 11:00:00 AM »
Hi Klaus many thanks for that information,
I will have a look
cheers
Berty
Re: new computer
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2011, 06:51:36 PM »
I war not aware of the MachProfile program, I have downloaded it and sure I will try it.

Thanks Klaus

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Re: new computer
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2011, 11:39:23 AM »
ostie01
Im short of time at moment so look forward to hear how you get on with it
berty
Re: new computer
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 08:14:41 PM »
Nice thread! It answered my question also.

Thanks
  Kabol