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mycnc2012
Following “Danijel Djurica’s tutorial about: “SolidCAM: How to build machine simulation for 4-axis machine” I start creating my .stl files for a basic CNC 3x+rotary axis. There were two questions popping out along the process:
1. There is no option to “export” from VMid editor. I could see the same question in 2014 (Machine simulation and XML file / imachining-6061 / 09-19-2014, 07:50 AM) with no replies.
So I have created a basic 4X.xml file using Machine Simulator and the Solid Cam Milling Help but no other details. Even the help has numerous inconsistencies, starting with the “Save as” which strictly saves only with vmid extension. I cannot see yet the use of 4X.vmid tool if the simulation looks only after 4X.xml.
2. My next step is creating the G code. What would be the post processor 4X.GPP suitable for this basic 4X CNC or what’s the procedure to build it?
All the time I appreciate your help.