What you need to do to create a new machine definition is select the machine definition that you used for the test and Copy that. However, do not yet change anything and cancel now. One of the settings is the postprocessor that I just mentioned. For the machine that is selected you can simply press Edit: you will see some easy to understand settings about dimensions and speeds. You can find the machine definition in the Library of machines (Options menu). It is important to understand that in DeskProto Machine and Postprocessor are two different program settings, as many machines can share the same postprocessor.
However, the Machine definition that you selected still will be incorrect. This means that you have used a proper Postprocessor: this is the part of DeskProto that formats and writes the actual NC file. If Yes (your machine can process the NC file that you created): the NC format that was used is OK. In the Library of machines you can Add, Remove, Copy and Edit machine definitions. In case you have already made these "Initial Settings" selections when you read this: you can also select a machine in the project parameters for your current project and then perform the test. Select one of these three options, choose your units and preferred project type, and proceed.Īs a next step generate an NC file and test if your machine can read and execute it. Most CNC milling machines use some G-code dialect (which is an international standard), and you have a fair chance that this will work immediately. When the above two options do not apply then select the machine " ISO plain G-codes" (the machine that is selected by default) and proceed. When you find one you can simply select that generic machine definition and proceed. Generic machine definitions for these control software programs are present: Even a different model like for instance a " Rabbit Gnawer" can be selected: most machine manufacturers use the same NC format for all machines that they offer.įind which Control Software is used by your machine (most desktop machines need a PC that runs control software) and check if a generic machine definition for that control software is present. Looking for Rabbit you find that a " Rabbit Nibbler 3020" is present: simply select that machine and proceed. Say - as an example - that you have a " Rabbit Nibbler 3040" which is not listed. These are the three advised options that we have for you, in order of preference:Ĭheck if you see a machine that is made by the same manufacturer as your's.
The Initial Settings dialog asks you to select a machine,Ī measurement unit and a default project type.
0 kommentar(er)
