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  1. #1
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    EXTRA SPACES WHEN KICKING PROGRAM ONTO COMPACT FLASH?

    hello all, another rookie question here. why is it that when i kick a program from my cnc memory (31i fanuc) to my compact flash, the entire program is triple spaced? this makes editing on pc very annoying. not to mention when you re-load it back onto the controller the spaces stay in the program! this makes single blocking your newly edited program a real pain. is there any way to avoid this?

    ex; tripple spaced.

    X1.0 Y2.0;
    ;
    ;
    X2.0 Y1.0;
    ;
    ;
    X1.0 Y2.0;
    ;
    ;
    ...............

  2. #2
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    Check parameter 100 bit 2, (CRF), and 3 (NCR).

    100.2 (CRF) Output of the end of block (EOB) in ISO code
    = 0: Controlled by setting of 100.3 <---------- set 100.2 to 0
    = 1: CR, LF are output.

    100.3 (NCR) Output of the end of block (EOB) in ISO code
    = 0: LF, CR, CR are output
    = 1: Only LF is output. <------------- set 100.3 to 1

    So:

    If you set 100.2 to 0, you control EOB output with 100.3
    If you set 100.2 to 1, EOB will be output as CR, LF.

    If 100.2 = 0, then:
    If you set 100.3 to 0, EOB will be output as LF, CR, CR (extra blank lines)
    If you set 100.3 to 1, EOB will be output as LF.

  3. #3
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    AHHHH, it's pretty tough teaching yourself how to run a cnc with no formal training..... i think i know what i'm looking for but i'm pretty much lost when it comes to parameters. thanks for the help, i'll give it a try.

  4. #4
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    so what you are saying is i need to set:

    100.2 to 0
    -and then-
    100.3 to 1

    this will solve my extra lines problem? (sorry for being such a newb)

  5. #5
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    my controller tells me that this parameter is "write protected" WTF, any way around this besides calling the guy who set the machine up?

  6. #6
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    You can unprotect the parameters as follows, but BE CAREFUL! Changing the wrong parameter can spoil your whole day.

    In MDI, press OFFSET/SETTING function key, then [SETING] soft key. You should see the SETTING (HANDY) screen. Change PARAMETER WRITE = to 1. You'll get an alarm, but you can ignore it.

    Then press SYSTEM function key, then [PARAM] soft key. Type in 100, then press [NO SRH] soft key. Cursor > to the bit you want to change. Key in 1 or 0 and press INPUT.

    7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
    _ _ _ _ 1 0 _ _

    Now go back to the OFFSET/SETTING screen and change PARAMETER WRITE = to 0, reset the alarm and try outputting the program to the card.

    There's also a way to change the EOB output via the ALL IO screen, but I can't find the information on that.

    Good luck.
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  7. #7
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    thanks again, hopefully i'm not being bothersome. you've helped me out on more than one occasion this week i think.

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