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  1. #1
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    Start level in milling operation - g-code.

    Hi
    When i come to set up the levels for a milling operation the "start level" is pre-set and greyed out.
    When i check the g-code it initially goes to a position set by this start level. I could change the number in the g-code but i would have to change every instance; and i might miss one.
    I don't have a lot of z travel on the machine and need it to be less, somewhere around the clearance level.
    I have looked through the .gpp file and can't find what generates in there nor can i find a way of changing it in Solidcam.
    I'm using LinuxCNC.
    I attach a copy of the model and the third operation, 3DR_model ...T2(3) is of interest. The start level is greyed at 88mm and i would like it to be 73mm. (Doesn't seem like i can send the model as an attachment. )
    I also attach the .gpp file and the code g-code generated.
    Essentially i want to change the start height to one of my choice.
    Help appreciated.
    I'll try and find a way of sending the model.

  2. #2
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    Re: Start level in milling operation - g-code.

    Right click on "coordsys manager" near the top of the CAM tree, say "open", then edit your coord sys. Tool start level is in there.

  3. #3
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    Re: Start level in milling operation - g-code.

    Great. I've been thrashing around trying to find how to control it and your reply has sorted the problem.
    Thanks

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