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  1. #1
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    G54 and tool offsets to be equal

    when i pull up a tool is there a way so the height and dia. offset follow the tool number offsett or do i have to manually change it.

    how do i keep the g54 as a default so i dont have to manually set it in each toolpath. I keep getting a g92 when i post and not a g54

  2. #2
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    op manager. properties of that tool path. first page, click on misc values. Misc interger #1 needs to be a "2" to get G54's instead of G92's. Then click Planes and at the bottom of that window is a tic box called Work offset. "0" is G54. "1" is G55 etc.
    That ought to get you what you need.

  3. #3
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    i know how to change it in the operations manager but i hate having to remember to change it in every one so im wondering if there is a way to keep it at 2 (g54). thanks

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    change it in edit commopn parameters and save that empty file. The one that MCX2 calls when you start up.
    I think it's in settings and preferances.

  5. #5
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    At the bottom of the Misc page is a check box "Use post values" or something like that. Check the box. Most likely your post was set to use mi1 = 2, but when you updated Mastercam didn't set that as the default.

    Mike Mattera
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    What version of Mastercam? but so you know you want to set this in the defaults so every time you pick a path it is set for you.
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
    Cadcam
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