Hello all.
I use mach 3 on my 3 axis cnc and I have a number of different files I run.
 Problem: I cannot see which program I am currently running because the full file path takes up the space in the file name window. For examble: " C":\documents and settings\administrator\ bureaublad\ fol" and thats it. What can I do to make to actual file name visible? Put my g-code in the root folder? Can I tell Mach 3 to align the test right? Use smaller font?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
thanks, Maarten

you can use a screen designer like MachScreen and put a copy of the filetextline into the
bottom aeria and enlarge it over the complete width.
is the easyest way i think.

Thanks, TPS.
I once tried make my own screen and gave up after an hour because I could not get it to work. So I am trying to get an easy fix now.
groeten, Maarten

have you used MachScreen to modify your screenset?

https://kd-dietz.com/pages/eng/machscreen/description.html

it is quite simple to use.

Hi, I did try, but I could not find a way to display filename with the Dietz screen designer. Also, it has no tool path display. (that I could find).
Mach3screen is nowhere to be found. Not on my computer and not on the current mach3 download, not on the newfangled site.

Screen4 is an .xml file that I cannot figure out how to get started. So thats why I was looking for an easy solution.

But indeed I would love to have everything I need on one screen in stead of having to switch screens.
regards, Maarten

you have to run download Machscreen and put it into a folder.

then run Machscreen
then ->File ->open file -> C:\Mach3\1024.set (if you use standard screenset)
now can see page 1 from screenset.
select the filedisplay textbox and shift it to the bottom
expand it to the comple width
save file
done


there are also a lot tutorials on youtube.
for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9qYrQlYS8I

Mach3screen is nowhere to be found. Not on my computer and not on the current mach3 download, not on the newfangled site.

Mach3 screen designers can be downloaded from the bottom of this page;

https://www.machsupport.com/downloads-updates/mach3-downloads/

Tweakie.

Hi, that was will hidden.
I manages to make a screen with just what I need all on one screen.
Thanks for the help
Maarten