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Hello.
I would like to call canned_feed_rate in script. Is it possible to call it?

Thank you.

In CAM tab go under Cam part and right click on Milling tools. There you select current settings. Go on Posting and uncheck Output Subprograms.
That should do it.
Have a nice day.

Thank you for pointing out.
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Then I will have to go with flatlands.
It would be much simpler, if it would be possible to select Maximum width of flatlands, so you would not need to select boundaries for smaller tools.
Have a...

Hello!
Today I tried, to machine 3D part using advanced rough strategy. My problem is that it dos not mill to the bottom of the part, so there stays some left material.
As you can see on the...

Ok I have done some more research.

Found out that EDM_GetPassIsGlueStop() outputs only if current pas is glue stop.

The problem I have is that I do not know how to write script that it will...

Joust saw I attached original Fanuc_18i_W_Rev2 postprocessor which is just changed to metric and my first version of scripting. I will now attach the second one too.
So yes. In first post there is...

I started with generic Fanuc_18i_W_Rev2 postprocessor. First changed it to metric units. Then tried to made changes described in my second post.
I will attach both versions of postprocessor to this...

Some additional info/questions.
From API:

2. short EDM_GetCuttingPassNumber()
Return:
pass number 0 = Rough
1 = Skim #1
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Today I had some time to digg deper into this.
I found out, that I can help myself with EDM post scripting API functions. So I now have partial success.
I made Program block in post processor:
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Hello.
I'm using Bobwire v23 for my Fanuc machine; post processor Fanuc_18i_W_Rev2.
The problem I have is that I'm unable to output S0D0 cutting condition when I want to cut with just one cut. The...

Thank you for your answer.
Setting tolerance to .001 helped. The path is now much better!
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/3176/better3.jpg

There are still 3 dots in the tool path. I will try...

I have repost the file.

Hello.
I got a step file, and would like to mill the S part you can see in the picture. My problem is that every time I calculate the tool-path I get the tool-path that is not smooth and has some...

I just came from shop and abs_drill_depth works perfectly.

I found this morning, that there is PostVariables.txt file in post-processor directory. Which lists and explain all variables you can...

Hello.
I`m trying to make a post-processor for my milling machine, which uses Heidenhain TNC 620 controller. I need some help with drilling cycles. Code looks like this:

81. Standard drill canned...

Do you already have any training CDs for pro v 24 (or standard version)?
What about training books and manuals?