[johnd]

Is there an easy way to shut down a program and restart at a later time. I am doing some long contouring programs that are running in length of 12 to 14hours. I don't like the idea to leave the machine unattended late into the night. Is there a way to shut down in the middle of the program go to home position shut power down, and restart at the finished line the next day? I am using both mach2 & 3 . Thank you for any help.

JohnD

[Switcher]

How about line numbering the g-code, then in Mach3 "Run From Here"?

Before you shutdown the machine at night, write down the line number it's on. That will give you a starting point. Just make sure it's in a rapid move, for the line you shutdown at.

I would also jog the machine close to the new starting point (Day 2), & turn the feed over-ride way down (something like 10%) until everything looks like it's running correct, then you can crank the feed back up to 100%.

You might want to test this on a couple of scrap parts first, I would hate to run a part all day & scrap it the 2nd day.


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[ger21]

Just pause it where you want to stop, then click stop. Jog home. Do what switcher said. You can also type in the line number, and click "set next line", then start.

[johnd]

Thank you for the response back. I will try out the process late tommorow. Will let you know the results.

Thank You
JohnD