Hello chaps,
Getting warmer here in Africa- probably getting colder where you chaps are.
a question about parameters,
to set parameters ( according to the literature i am using ) the parameter is set up using a number
for example #1=24
or
#2=[#1+2]
I am reading a copy of Digital machinist and I see the parameters are being defined
slightly differently and more "programmer-friendly" ( to coin a phrase)
a typical sequence of definitions is as follows
#<tabcentreangle>=0
#<currentX> =#<_outsideradius>
#<currenty> =0
First question. the ability to substitute a word for a number definitely makes
programming easier. In Mach 3 am I allowed to say #<outsidediameter>=45 .
and will the program read it correctly. The plan later on would be to say
#<outsidediameter>=[#<outsidediameter>-2]
second question
In the code from america use is made of the "<" and ">". are these symbols
understood by Mach3 or are they seen as an alternative to using "[" or "]"
Your input is sincerely appreciated
fred evans
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