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  1. #1
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    Editing post for tool length offset?

    I have the Mach3 post for a Tormach mill, the problem is the tool length offset.

    Say I'm using tool #1, when I post the G43 is H02 and I am looking for H01. It seems to at 1 to the tool number to get the length offset.

    It is probably an easy fix, but I don't have to much post editing experience and could use a helping hand.

    Thanks in advance for helping out a poor soul. :drowning:
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  2. #2
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    Is the only way to change it is in the tool parameters in the tool path settings?

    I am still used to running V9 and just switched to V10.
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  3. #3
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    its in the tool parameters,first one is for tool # than i think holder type,than offset #,i just set them all same as the tool # it is,you must only be putting in the tool number and its defaulting the rest to #2,master cam does that alot
    check it out

  4. #4
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    Not sure about MCX, but with MC9 Alt-J brings up the job setup menu. There is a place there to edit the tool length and dia registers. I remember when I was running MC9 it would add 1 to the length offset. Try that and see if it works for you

    Mark
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  5. #5
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    Contact your dealer and they cant point you in the right direction.

    I would contact my dealer and have them hard code your post to always do this. No I am not telling you how to do so please don't ask.

  6. #6
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    I tried to use alt-j to no avail, I will just remember to change it on the setup page I guess. Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I appreciate it a lot.
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