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  1. #1
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    BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    I have version 30 and my post processor is not posting a G43 code or a H number for my tool length offsets . I opened up the post processor and on line 14 and line 45 it shows the G43 in there on those lines. I just got Version 30 coming from version 26 so is there something I need to do different so the G43 and my H number will show up in my post. Thanks in advance for any info. I have googeled and searched how to fix the problem with out any luck.

  2. #2
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    Re: BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    You may have to hard code them into a new post. I did this on mine and it worked. There are instructions on how the post code works, and Al D has some videos - patience and you can work it out.

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    Re: BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    Thanks for the reply, I made a copy of my post and have been editing the copy and experimenting with it.

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    Re: BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    Quote Originally Posted by bcnu View Post
    Thanks for the reply, I made a copy of my post and have been editing the copy and experimenting with it.
    Are lines 2 or 3 calling any of the variables that would output that tool information?

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    Re: BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    This is my original post

    2. Start of file standard
    n,"M06",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,rapid_move,zr
    machining_mode


    3. Tool change
    n,"M06",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,rapid_move,zr


    This is what I have been editing

    2. Start of file standard
    n, "M6",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57",
    n,spindle_on,s
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,length_offset , n,rapid_move,zr
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,coolant_on
    machining_mode


    3. Tool change
    n,"M6",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,length_offset
    n,coolant_on
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move,zr
    n,coolant_on

    See anything I need to change ? For some reason I have to have G43 H1 Z1. all on the same line to get it to work .

  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by bcnu View Post
    This is my original post

    2. Start of file standard
    n,"M06",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,rapid_move,zr
    machining_mode


    3. Tool change
    n,"M06",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,rapid_move,zr


    This is what I have been editing

    2. Start of file standard
    n, "M6",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57",
    n,spindle_on,s
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,length_offset , n,rapid_move,zr
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,coolant_on
    machining_mode


    3. Tool change
    n,"M6",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57"
    n,spindle_on,s
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n,length_offset
    n,coolant_on
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,rapid_move,zr
    n,coolant_on

    See anything I need to change ? For some reason I have to have G43 H1 Z1. all on the same line to get it to work .
    I probably wouldnt be best to help direct what to put, but i dont like the changes made...

    They look like variabkes that are used in the actual move generation portions of the output.

    Things like tooling info and the "z1" should be comeing from other variables, derived from the actual machine setups, like the clearance plane, and the tooling calls.

    Maybe al can be hailed to take a look at it? Or someone more familar than i....

  7. #7
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    Re: BoBCad Version 30 G code issue

    I changed number 2 to this, which is putting the rapid_move, zr in front of the length_offset. Seems to be working, I will have to see if I need to edit 3 any. I fogot to mention this is for a Mitsubishi FCA 330






    2. Start of file standard
    n, "M6",t
    n_forced,feature_name_comment
    n,absolute_coord,"G57",
    n,spindle_on,s
    n,rapid_move_forced,xr,yr,p_rot,s_rot
    n, rapid_move,zr , n,length_offset
    output_primary_rotary_index
    output_secondary_rotary_index
    n,coolant_on
    machining_mode

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