Is there a way to load a g-code program inside a base program without mach loosing its place inside of the base program?
Kind of like calling up a sub-program but I would like it to be a separate file.

I dont think so. Like u said, sub routine is about as close as u can get.

I guess I'll need to string them together?

How much gcode are you talking about? You could call gcode from a macro, but id only use that for a couple of lines.

You could also load and run a g code file from VB. You could have a m code that loads a g code file runs it, closes when finished, loades anohter Gcode file, etc. I'm pretty sure. Never done it myself but everything is there to do it with.

Brett

Gocde Programs with outside subs work just fine in mach 3 as long as you are not running tool comp or nested too deep with the subs.

Macros running gcode work also as long as you maintan proper sync between the Macro and Gcode.

Each way has its own quirks about it.

(;-) TP

Can I read a userDRO into a filename as a variable?

Gocde Programs with outside subs work just fine in mach 3

Interesting! How do you call an outside sub?

M98 (SubName.tap)   to call an outside sub.

Yes you can read a UserDro into a filename as a variable.

(;-) TP

Thank you  BR549! I did figure out how to read values into names... I think.
code "M98 ("&value1".NCF")"?