[pero81]

Hello, I have a problem with my artcam post and I can't figure out how to change it to do what I want. I want in the begining of the file first rapid speed on X and Y and then with Z.

This is how it looks now
N7 G0 X1.79 Y-48.87 Z30.00
N8 G1 Z15.00 F3000
......
.....

and this is how I want it to be
N7 G0 X1.79 Y-48.87
N8 G0 Z30.00
N9 G1 Z15.00 F3000
....
...
..

I've tried to change in the post this line
FIRST_RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 [X] [Y] [Z]"

to this line
FIRST_RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 [X] [Y]"
RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 [Z]"

but it's not working. So please can someone tell me how to do this. Thanks.

Peter

[mikemill]

Why not just edit the code in your controller?, I use Mach3 where you can edit Gcode at your machine.

Mike

[pero81]

Hi Mike, the reason is that I use a lot of programs and if you use different dia of tools you must recalculate toolpaths. I just don't have time to edit code every time.

Peter

[ger21]

If the Z 30.00 is constant, try this:

FIRST_RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 [X] [Y]"
FIRST_RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 Z30.00"

[pero81]

Hi ger21, I've tried this and when I open artcam it gives me error message:

duplicate statement found Line 53 FIRST_RAPID_RATE_MOVE = "[N] G0 Z30.00"

Peter

[ger21]

I don't use ArtCAM, so can't be much more help? Can I see the entire post processor?

I'm assuming you're getting the error when trying to output g-code?

[pero81]

Here is post and manual for editing if it will be in any help.

Peter

[Gary-BDP]

The rapid feed rate output are controlled by
First_Rapid_Rate_Move & Rapid_Rate_Move which is why your most likely getting a duplicate
Which post processor are you trying to edit?
Gary
Beckwith Decor Products

[pero81]

The rapid feed rate output are controlled by
First_Rapid_Rate_Move & Rapid_Rate_Move which is why your most likely getting a duplicate
Which post processor are you trying to edit?
Gary
Beckwith Decor Products

Mach3 mm post

Peter

[Gary-BDP]

Mach3 mm post

but which one?
Which version and build of ArtCam are you using?
Gary
Beckwith Decor Products

[pero81]

I use Artcam 8 pro.

Peter

[Gary-BDP]

Send me a small toolpathed .art file of a 2d shape and I will get your post adjusted. You're actually using the mach2 post p
will be out for a bit but can do it this afternoon
Gary
Beckwith Decor Products