As some of you know, Mach3 is only in beta stage, and Art (the software writer) is constantly working on bettering the product and adding new features.
One great feature he has just added is "Shuttle mode"
This allows those who have connected a MPG ( Manual Pulse Generator) to thier computer to control the tool path via MPG instead of just having the computer control the feed rate.
This means when you turn the MPG fast, the machine will process its Gcode fast, and when turned slow the machine will move slow.Essentially you are winding your way through the gcode instead of having no feedrate control.
This is good for testing out suss gcode and identifying problem areas in your code. This is different than just doing one line of code at a time since it gives you control even over partilaly carried out code.
I musts say I havnt tested this feature myself, but are keen to give it a go on Monday. If you give it a test, tell us in this thread what you think.
You can download the beta from here http://www.artofcnc.ca/Mach3Beta7.61.exe