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The Z move values are "modal", only output when changed
[<C>ZMOVE] forces the Z to output every time
I think you are looking for ;CODE:%CANCEL=#ZMOVE
think of it as a "one shot" modal reset
...

Part of the problem is in the post processor - Machine Parameters
turn off the checkbox for Rapid 3D

set Clearance = -15, Retract =.5, Level = -20, Depth -(?)
the cycle will end at Z-15, add a...

Depending on your post settings - the helical move is output from
Code Constructors - General Motion - 2D Circular Interpolation
or
Code Constructors - General Motion - Helical Interpolation -...

Code Wizard - Format Table
remove the space from in front of each "Word" letter
ie. " X" change to "X"

in the General Motion - Rapid After Toolchange constructor

if the X & Y values are "Modal" Edgecam only outputs the valus when they change

to override the modal setting - force output now
...

In Code Wizard
with a constructor dialog (Program Start) box open - click Help
at the bottom - see also - select - Milling Tokens

Token [ZABSORIGIN] is populated by the numeric variable = #ZSUB...

most likely cause for excessive lines of code is the tolerance setting
this is used in conjunction with the Control Tab - Option - NC Output Smoothing
when set to None - the cycle will output...

Hi Shrekoraya,

as for the rough cycle, is the on screen toolpath showing the tool going to the finish diameter.
if it displays the toolpath correctly on screen.

my guess would be that the...

Hi MikeHTech,

I have this code in a Mazak "Sub Spindle Dock Running" constructor
it checks for and sets the B pickoff position #100 on the first part.

;CODE:#USESUB = 1
;CODE:#SBNUM=#SBNUM+10...

Hi Daudi,

If your .mxt file is a few years old - I recommend you start a new .cgd post.
the post processor controls the cycles, functions and menus that are available
in Manufacture Mode. ...

Hi Allan,

trying to make sense of your schematic,
the offset registers G54 G55

the XYZB values in each register define a X0,Y0,Z0,B0 location,

with the G54 B offset set to zero outputting...

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security feature in Windows Vista that requires all users to log on and run in standard user privileges.

turn off UAC

Hello age_cph

to create a PCI (macro),
in manufacturing mode - dropdown menu - CUSTOM - COMMAND SAVE ON
Auto Comments = YES (always)

all keystrokes, digitizes, selections and inputs are now...

Hi John,

a couple things, if you use "operations" edit the Operations - Preferences
to limit what gets output, I personally don't use them because ALL of the cycle
modifiers aren't available...

Hi Cammer,

a couple things, the "automatic" feature finder is just that, it follows a set of
predefined rules when looking for features, sometimes you have to manually
create your features, ...

Hi Greenweanie,

I think your easiest solution is an M-Function to output the
engraving cycle with the option of P1 or P0,

A PCI can only output or modify a defined cycle,
once the M-Function...

Hi Tim,

when the CLS starts it sends out a broadcast "ping" on your network,
the first response it gets from a dongle anywhere on the network
it tries to connect to.

Your network key is...

Hi Everyone,

Some Basic General Info on JavaScript / PCI

Start with a couple basic instructions in the sequence window:
- Pick a tool
- Pick a cycle
- Move to Toolchange

Select Custom -...

Hello Soteer,

My company purchased 8 new - identical milling machines,
there were shipped to 8 separate locations,
installed / setup by 8 different technicians,
the same program would NOT run...

Hi Gents,

If you use 3 different size (geometry) boring bars,
with 3 different (geometry) insert nose radius values,
with 3 different grades of insert,

9 tools are necessary to define the...

Hi GazMann,
I have 2012R1 and cannot select / digitize a toolpath, rapid
or other move as an input for a new Rapid move end point.
(probably a preference / selection setting somewhere)

The...

I suggest you take Mr. Meegrs offer to look at it,
I suspect he knows more than any of us.

for some people the glass is always half empty,
I thought it Champion Cam Guy,
but sorry - don't have a variaxis

when ANY Edgecam instruction asks to digitize a point or coordinate,
a digitize on screen will return all 3 XYZ coordinates,

pressing the keyboard keys X, Y, Z or A(bsolute) or I(ncremental)...

Hi Everyone,

The trick to getting the subroutine to output correctly is to manually
add a couple rapid moves to position the tool just before the instruction
to be translated.

We all...

Hi John,

The trick to getting the subroutine to output correctly is to manually
add a couple rapid moves to position the tool just before the instruction
to be translated.

We all appreciate...

Hi Mousongie,

you need a newer "Adaptive" post in order to access the new features.
spindle control / coolant is now part of the tool selection.
Radius Comp is part of the profile cycle.
a lot...

Hi Mousongie,
Pocket with raised boss, assume its a solid model

Method 1 -
Create a containment boundary around the top of the pocket.
use an "Edge Loop" feature if you want it to be...

Hello Haeusser,

I have noted a similar situation when trying to "Generate" code -
but only if the "Job Manager" is active and someone on the network
has a Job Manager related item open.

When...

Hi Mousongie,

Personally I don't use "Operations", the operation dialog does not have
access to all the modifiers / options, if you edit the hole cycle afterward
the operation explodes into...