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Lesson
The NX/Post Post Processor
Purpose
‘This lesson describes the post processing function of NX and the various
components of a NX/Post post processor. An overview of the Post Builder
module is also presented.
Objective
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
+ Understand the terminology and interrelationships of the various
components of NX/Post.
* Understand the use of the Post Builder as a tool to build post processors.
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Post processing
You use the Manufacturing applications of NX to generate tool paths. The
tool path consists of GOTO points and other information that controls the
movement of the tool. This tool path usually cannot be used for machining
since each machine tool/controller combination has different requirements,
tool change requirements, and software characteristics, such as the sequence
of G codes which are permitted on a line of output.
‘The tool path must be formatted to match the unique characteristics of the
machine too/controller combination. The procedure of modifying this generic
tool path to a form that can be understood and used by the machine tool
controller is called post processing.
‘Two clements are required for post processing. They are:
* Tool path - A NX internal tool path.
* Post processor - this is a computer program that reads, converts and
reformats tool path information for a particular machine tooV/eontroller
combination.
NX/Post execute
NX provides a post processor, NX/Post, which utilizes NX tool path data
as input, and outputs machine controller readable NC/CNC code. Post
Processors for NX/Post are customizable through the use of user created
Event Handler and Definition files. These files, in conjunction with NX/ Post,
are used to generate output for the simplest to the very complex of machine
tooV/eontroller combinations.
‘The NX/Post processor can be used to generate output for simple milling
machines and lathes to ultra complex multi-axis (4+ axis) machining and
production centers (a production center is considered to be a milling/turning
type machine). The extensibility of NX/Post post processors is achieved
through the scripting language Tel and the use of the NX concept of Definition
files.
‘The following flowchart illustrates the steps required to process (post process)
tool path data in an acceptable format for a machine tooV/controller using
the NX/Post post processor:
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‘The NX/Post execute module consists of the following components:
* Event Generator - sends Events and variables to NX/Post when you
post process, An Event is a collection of data which is processed by
NX/Post, creating data which causes a specific action(s) by the machine
tool/controller.
+ Event Handler - is a file containing a specific set of instructions, written
in the Tel scripting language, dictating how each event type is to be
processed. This file is created when using Post Builder.
* Definition file - is a file containing specific information about machine
tool/controller format. This file is also created when using Post Builder.
* Output file - is a machine tool readable file generate by NX/Post, passed
to the machine tool/controller, that executes specific machine tool
instructions.
‘The Event Generator, Event Handler, and the Definition file are
interdependent and together convert the internal tool path into a set
of instructions that can be read and executed by the specific machine
tooVeontroller combination.
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Manufacturing Output Manager (MOM)
‘The Manufacturing Output Manager, referred to as MOM, is a utility program
used by NX/ Post for generating output based upon data that is stored within
the internal tool path. NX/Post uses the MOM to start, add data and specify
functions to the interpreter, and to load Event Handlers and Definition files.
Post Builder
‘The NX/Post mechanism uses Tel (Tool Command Language) scripts and files
for post processing. These files extract information from the part file, process
this information according to defined rules, formats the information for output
and then outputs the data to a file which is later used by the machine control,
for machining a part. These files are highly customizable, and if manually
edited, require the working knowledge of the Tel scripting language.
Post Builder provides a graphical User Interface for building posts.
Post Builder is very flexible and allows for the definition of various types of
output blocks and word addresses. Sequence of output in the NC output
file is very easy to control for blocks involving the start of program, start of
operation, end of operation, end of program, tool changes and canned cycles.
Post Builder currently configures post processors for the following:
+ S-axis milling machines
+ 3-axis mill-turn centers (XZC)
+ multi-axis mill-turn centers
+ 4-axis milling machines with a rotary table or a rotary head
+ 5-axis milling machines with dual rotary heads or rotary tables
+ 5-axis milling machines with rotary head and rotary table
* 2-axis lathes
© and 4-axis Wire EDM machines
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‘The following flowchart illustrates the process of building a post processor
using the Post Builder:
Get Machine Tool
Info and controller data
From manuals
Post Builder
Functional Post
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Summary
In this lesson you were introduced to:
‘The post processing function of NX/ Post.
Interrelationships and functionality of the various NX/ Post components.
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Build a Post Processor with
Post Builder
Purpose
‘This lesson describes the procedures of building post processors through
the use of the Post Bt
Objective
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
© Understand the various components of Post Builder.
the Post Builder to build a 3-axis mill post processor.
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Get Machine Tool
Info and controller data
From manuals
Post Builder
Functional Post
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Post Builder overview
Post Builder provides an easy to use interface for creating and modifying post
processors. Drag and drop functions allow the creation of formats, addresses,
sequences and blocks. The Post Builder creates the definition of output
blocks, formats for addresses and controls the sequence of output for the start
and end of program, start and end of operation and tool path Events.
‘The Post Builder works in conjunction with three files.
* The Definition file, with def extension, contains information about the
machine tooV/controller functionality and format requirements.
© The Event Handler, with .tel extension, contains instructions of how each
Event type is to be processed.
+ The Post Builder parameter file, with .pui extension, contains the
parameters that are used by Post Builder for an individual post. This
file is referenced whenever you would edit or customize a post processor
using the Post Builder.
An existing library of post processors is provided by UGS at
http://ftp.ugs.com/unigraphics/pb_posts/post_index. htm.
Machine tools and machine controllers in industry vary greatly, you should
be aware that postprocessors made available on this fip site should be
considered as example postprocessors only and considerable adjustment of
these postprocessor may be required to suit the specific machine tool.
‘The activities, in this lesson, will use a copy of the main CAM mach/resource
directory. The logic behind this concept is that you can experiment with
various ideas and techniques without the worry of corrupting any system files
that would normally be used by NX/Post or Post Builder.
The following activity will take you through the process of creating a copy of
the mach/resource directory structure to your home directory.
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Activity — Preparation for using the Post Builder
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In this activity you will make a copy of the MACH/RESOURCE directory
structure in the home directory and modify the directories for read/write
access,
Step 1: Copy the mach/resource directory.
= Start NX.
™ On the NX Main Menu Bar, click Help NX Log File to verify
the mach/resource directory being used. Search for the
environment variable UGII_CAM_RESOURCE_DIR.
C Open an XP Explorer window and locate the directory from
the previous action item.
= Highlight the mach/resource directory, right click on mach
Iresource directory and select Copy.
C Highlight your home directory, right click on your home
directory and select Paste.
Step 2: Copy the environment file, ugii_env.dat to your home directory.
From the XP Explorer window locate the ugii_env.dat file in
the /NXxx0/UGII directory (note: xx represents current version).
C1 Highlight the ugii_env.dat file, right click on the ugli_env.dat
file and select Copy.
C Highlight your home directory, right click on your home
directory and select Paste.
Step 3: Edit the ugii_env.dat file to redefine your mach/resource directory
location.
C1 Highlight the ugii_env.dat file from your home directory, right,
click on the ugii_env.dat file and select Open with Wordpad
(note: prior to editing this file, you may have to asso
file with either Wordpad or Notepad).
= Scroll down the file until you find the following line:
UGII_CAM_RESOURCE_DIR=${UGII_CAM_BASE_DIR}resource/
and change the line to
UGII_CAM_RESOURCE_DIR=${HOMEDRIVE}${HOMEPATH}/resource!
where HOMEDRIVE is the letter designator of the
disk drive where your home directory is located and
HOMEPATH is the directory structure.
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= Save the file and exit from the editor.
Step 4: Change protection on the resource directory that was created.
C1 Navigate to your home directory, highlight the r.
directory, right click, select properties, select the security tab,
highlight the user name Everyone in the upper dialog, on the
lower dialog, check on Full Control.
= Choose OK until you return to the main Explorer dialog.
Step 5: Restart NX.
Log off NX and then log back on.
1 On the NX Main Menu bar, select Help NX Log File to verify
the updated /mach/resource directory is being used.
‘This completes this activity.
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Post Builder menu and tool bars
Post Builder is started by choosing from the desktop menu bar, StartAll
Programs—NX—Post Tools—Post Builder
When you initially enter the Post Builder you will see the Post Builder Menu
Bar. The Menu Bar contains a Cue Line and two Tool Bars.
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option. These messages indicate the next action which you need to take.
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‘The Post Filing toolbar contains three command buttons associated with
creating new, opening and saving post processors.
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Create New option allows for creation of a new post processor.
Open Existing option allows for modification or editing of an existing post
processor.
Save option allows for saving the post processor currently being worked upon.
‘The Help tool bar contains command buttons associated with help options.
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User’s Manual
Balloon Tip
Contest Help:
Balloon Tip option, when turned on, displays a message balloon that contains
descriptions concerning the functionality of the widget, whenever the cursor
stops at a widget on the dialog.
Context Help option when turned on, changes the pointer into a question
mark. You can then click on an icon or item on the display that you are in
question about and will see an explanation of the function of the icon or item.
Click on the explanation window to close.
User’s Manual is a complete online manual on the Post Builder. The User's
Manual also contains MOM events and variables.
Pull Down menus are also available for File, Options, U
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‘The File list allows for the creation, opening, saving and closing of post
processor files. It also allows you to access a list of the most recently opened
posts as well as exiting from the Post Builder program.
‘The Options list allows for the validation of the syntax, addresses, blocks
and formats used in Custom Commands as well as the number of backup
files created.
‘The Utilities list allows for modification of the Template_post.dat data file
and the addition of MOM variables.
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‘The Help list allows for the activation of Balloon Tips, Context Sensitive
Help, access to the User's Manual, Release Notes and specific information
concerning the version of the Post Builder being utilized.
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Use the Post Builder to create a new Post Processor
‘To create a new post processor, the New option (or Create New command
button from the Post Filing Tool Bar) from the File pull down menu is
selected. The Create New Post Processor menu is displayed which allows
for post processor naming and description, output units and machine tool
and controller type.
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‘The Post Name field is the name of the post processor being created. Spaces
are not allowed.
‘The Description field allows for text describing machine tool/controller
characteristics and any other miscellaneous information.
Post Output Units selection buttons allow for inch or metric output.
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Machine Tool allows the selection of various milling (multi-axis) machine,
lathe configurations and Wire EDM type machines.
Controller allows the selection of generic, library or User’s machine
controllers.
* Generic controller contains defaults for a generic control
* Library allows the selection of controller from a NX supplied list
* User's allows the selection of post processors by browsing for specific
post processors
NOTE: You can select a previously created post processor.
‘The Machine Tool and Controller selections determine base files used to
create the post processor which contains various Events, commands and
procedures.
‘The Ok button enables acceptance of specifications for the machine tool and
controller and advances you to the main editor portion of the user interface.
‘The Cancel button will dismiss the current menu, terminates the process of
creating a new post processor and returns you to the Post Builder menu bar.
When you create a new post processor, you can add the name of the post
to the template_post.dat file. This file contains a list of post processors for
NX/Post to use. It defines a list of post processors that are available in the
Post Process dialog. The name of the post processor can be added by using the
Utilities pull down menu from the main tool bar.
‘The following activity will introduce you to the basic concepts and use of the
Post Builder module.
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Activity — Introduction to Post Builder
Step 1: Start the Post Builder.
= On the menu bar, choose Start—All Programs—NX—Post
Tools—Post Builder
C Select New from the File menu and in the Post Name field,
name the post processor ***_my_post, where ** stands for
your initials.
Note: Use lower case characters only and no spaces.
Step 2 Select various initial options.
For Post Output Unit you will accept the default of inches.
For Machine Tool you will accept the default of Mill.
Notice the 3-axis button bar.
Select the 3-axis button bar and notice the choices available.
You will accept the default for 3-axis
1 Dismiss the 3-axis.
For Controller you will accept the default of Generic. Some
common controllers are already provided. If you were to select the
Library option, a list of available controllers would be available for
selection as a template in building your post.
O Click OK.
‘The Main Editor property page (tab) is displayed
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Save your newly created post processor to your home directory.
(Select File from the menu bar and then select Save As.
CO Select OK at the Select License dialog.
= Filter to your home post processor directory.
C1 Visually check the File name box, if the file name shown is
the same as the file name of your post processor, select OK,
otherwise type in the correct name and then select OK.
‘When you save your file, three files are actually saved. The files
have the extension .pui, tcl, and.def.
In order for your newly created post processor to be included
in the NX Post Processing window by default, you must save
the post to your home post processing directory and modify the
template_post.dat file to include the new post processor. This file
is also located in the home post processor directory. This file is
added to the template_post.dat file by using the Utilities function
from the main menu bar.
Add your newly created post processor to the template_post.dat
file.
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= Select Edit Template Posts Data File from the Utilities list.
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Browse MOM Variables
‘The Install Posts dialog is displayed.
= Browse to your post processor directory in your home directory,
then select the template_post.dat file and choose OK.
Click the TOOL LIST line as shown below, then select the NEW
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‘The Open dialog is displayed.
1 Navigate to your home directory and select the post processor
which you previously saved.
= Click Open.
‘The path and name of the file are inserted into the
Template_post.dat file.
Click OK.
‘The Save As dialog appears.
1 Ifnecessary, select the file name template_post.dat.
© Click Save.
& Click Yes to the Save As warning message to replace the
template_post.dat file.
Step 5: Verify the post processor has been added to the Post Process dialog.
= Return to a NX session and retrieve the part file mill_test from
your student_homelparts directory.
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& Verify the post processor by entering the Manufacturing
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Application in NX and select Post Processing suit
You will see your post processor,***_ my_post, under Available Machines
on the Post Process dialog.
= Click Cancel.
Return to the Post Bi
ler main dialog.
‘This concludes the activity.
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NX/Post Builder Parameters
As you proceed to build a post processor using the Post Builder, the user
interface takes on the appearance of a tabbed notebook. There are five major
tabs (also referred to as property pages) which are displayed
© Machine Tool
Program & Tool Path
NC Data Definitions
Output Settings
Post Files Review
When a major property page is selected, menus and or sub property pages
are displayed which allows for the setting of various parameters used in
creation of your post processor.
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‘The Machine Tool property page allows the selection of output to include
Circular Records or to output linear motion only. You can also specify Linear
Axis Travel Limits, Home Position, Linear Motion Step Size and Traversal
Feed Rate, Axis Multipliers and vectors representing the Initial Spindle Axis.
‘The Display Machine Tool button gives a simple, generic, representation of
the motions of the machine tool being configured.
‘The Default button returns you to the state when the post was last saved for
the current "screen".
‘The Restore button returns you to the state when you entered the current
"screen".
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Activity — Machine Tool Parameter selections
In this activity you will examine and modify some of the various Machine
‘Tool Parameters located within the Machine Tool selection of the Post Builder
and will then restore them to their original state.
Step 1: | Examine the various Machine Tool Parameters.
© Click Display Machine Tool.
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Notice the display of a simple 3-axis mill
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1 Click Close on the Machine Tool title bar.
Set the linear travel limits to the following: X=
z=40.
Select the Restore button.
Notice that the X, Y and Z axis limits are returned to their original
settings.
This concludes the activity.
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Program and Tool Path Property page
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‘The Program and Tool Path property page allows for creation, modification
and customization of the Event Handlers for all Events which occur by the
‘use of multiple function property pages. These functions, presented in the
tab format, are:
Program allows the addition, modification and customization of Program
Start Sequences, Operation Start Sequences, ‘Tool Path Events including
Machine Control Events, Motion Events, Canned Cycles Events, Operation
End Sequences and Program End Sequences
G Codes property page will allow you to specify default G-codes used
throughout the post processor. Changing any of the G-codes in this list will
update the G-codes globally.
M Codes property page will allow you to specify default M-codes used
throughout the post processor. Changing any of the M codes in this list, will
update the M-codes globally.
Word Summary property page provides a summary of all addresses and allows
the individual modification of the various elements used in data definition of
the address. This property page allows the modification of groups of words
that use the same format and also allows modification of the format itself. If
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you want to specify a different format for only one of the words, you would go to
‘the Format section of NC Data Definitions property page to make the change.
‘The following parameters are available in Word Summary:
Word is the same that you will find in the word section of the NC Data
Definitions section,
Leader/Code - allows you to modify the leader for any word. The leader is
the character that precedes the numeric information. For example, if the
word is X20.0000, then the leader is X. You can either enter a new leader
or right click on the existing leader and choose from the list.
Data ‘Type - can be either numeric or text. Specify text when the code
needed cannot be formatted from a number directly into a word address
and a value. If, for example, you need a G84.1 for tapping and G81
(without a decimal) for drilling, you would make the G-motion word text
and change all of the G codes to G81 instead of 81 with a leader of G.
‘You may also go to the format property page in NC Data Definitions to
change only the G-motion word to text.
Plus (+) - allows a plus sign for all positive numbers. If set to no the (+)
sign is not generated. A minus sign (-) is generated for all numeric data if
the value is negative.,
Lead Zero - will allow the output of leading zeros.
Integer - controls number of digits output to the left of the decimal point.
‘An error is generated if the numeric data exceeds the format specified.
Decimal (.) - controls whether or not numeric data has a decimal point.
‘An error is generated if the decimal is suppressed and leading or trailing
zeroes are not output.
Fraction - determines how many digits are output to the right of the
decimal point.
Trail Zero - will allow the output of trailing zeros.
To change how the post processor will output a value of zero for coordinate
data, select either the zero_int or zero_real option for formats in the NC
Data Definitions section under the Format property page. This will output
a zero in front of the decimal point.
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Activity — Word summary
and Word Summary section of the Post Builder.
In this activity you will modify some of the various word formats and change
the sequence number. You will find these items in the Program and Tool Path
Step 1: Enter the Word Summary subsection of the Program and Tool Path
section of Post Builder.
C1 Select the Program & Tool Path property page from the Post
Builder selection menu.
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= Scroll down the Word column until you reach the X address.
1 In the row of the X address, locate the integer column and
change the value from 4 to 3,
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= In the row of the X address, locate the fraction column and
change the value from 4 to 3.
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Notice that changing the X address word format also changes
all other axis word formats.
Step 3: Change the F address format to 3.1.
= Scroll down the Word column until you reach the F address.
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Step 4: Change the S address format to 4.
1 In the row of the § address, locate the integer column and
change the value from 5 to 4. The fraction column is set to 0
and does not need to be changed.
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Step 5: Allow for maximum tool offset of 999 by changing the D address
to 3.0.
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= Scroll down the Word column until you reach the address D.
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Notice that the range for the offset is from 0 to 99. The maximum
number allowable since the format for the word is Digit_2.
By changing the format to Digit_4, you can then allow for the
maximum desired tool offset of 999.
C1 Click on the word, under the Word column heading.
The Word D: property page is displayed.
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& Change the format from 2 to 4
select Digit_4 from the Format list.
Per |
Format
‘aller
Moxa 2
C1 Change the number of available offsets from 99 to 999 by
changing the Maximum value parameter from 99 to 999.
Choose OK.
Step 6: Change the sequence number to start at 5 and increment by 5
for each block afterwards.
O Select Other Data Elements from the Word Summary property
page.
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‘The Other Data Elements property page is displayed.
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= Change the Sequence Number Start from 10 to 5, then change
the Sequence Number Increment from 10 to 5.
1 Choose OK.
Step 7: Save the post and run it against the test part, mill_test.
< If necessary, enter the Manufacturing Application in NX.
= Using the Operation Navigation Tool, expand the 112345-A parent and
select the FACE_MILLING operation.
he FRosRan.
Nor
3. f feirizsea
ca enenins TLEMGA —MILLROUGH FART Facen
PTE ianae pRorue rin TIER | MILFINGH PART vat
WepLaNoe ILL THEA | MILLFINIH FART pau
DRIUL_ S00 TEMG DRILL SW TA... DRILL GEOM DRILL
Tar S-Ni TAHA TAPING DAML GEGM TAPS:
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= Click Post Process :
= Click your post processor and select OK.
‘The default directory is write protected, you will need to change the output
directory to your home directory.
= Change the default for Output File to your home directory and then click
OK.
Verify the output.
Your output will be similar to the following:
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INooos G40
INOO10 G91
woo1s T30
Noo20 Goo
INoDZs G43
NOOO 22.2
INOO3S 22.1
wooo GOL
Noo4s xi7.
INOOSO X-3.
G17
G28
mos
630
4.
z2.
eso
zo.
wig
#30
Fi3
INOOSS GOO X-S.25
Return to the Post Builder.
This completes the a
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Program & Tool Path Property page (continuation)
Word Sequencing allows the customization of the order of output of words
comprising a block of NC data. The sequence order of the words will prevail
throughout the post processor. If for example, the X and Y words were
reversed, it will be reflected in all of the blocks generated by all Events. You
can also suppress or make any word active. If Balloon Help is active, each
word will display the context of that word. By default, a representative code is,
used to display that word, for example, the G17 word can also be G18 or G19.
In other cases a D or T represents the adjust register or tool number register.
Custom Command allows the addition of user created custom commands
‘These are Tel procedures that are executed by an Event. When creating a
custom command, the Post Builder will place all of the correct syntax around
the body of the procedure that you are creating. The first line of the Custom
Command will be: proc PB_CMD_name_of_proc {}{ and the last line will
be }.
‘The Custom Command procedure will be processed in the sequence where it
was placed. The Post Builder will check the validity of the syntax of Custom
Commands. Numerous Custom Commands, designed for common. "special
applications", are supplied with every release of the Post Builder.
Linked Posts allows you to specify posts that can be linked to your current
post. Linked Posts would be applicable in situations where separate posts
have been developed for special machine options such as right angle milling
heads, specialized mill-turn centers, machining centers having more than two
rotary axis or any application that requires multiple post processors
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About the interface
Under the Program property page, you will see two distinct windows
displayed. The left most window, also referred to as the Component Window,
contains a list of components that make up a program, displayed in a tree
format. When a component is selected, the parameters associated with the
component is displayed in the right most window, also referred to as the
Parameter Window.
Proasm |/ BCodes || Modes || Word Simmnay || Word Semmncing || Cistom Command | Unked Posts |
Program stat Sequence
Machina Cantal
Maton
Canned eyos
pet atin En Sequence
Program End Sequence
1. Program Sequence tree
2, Add Block
3. Display Combined Blocks
4. New Block
5. Trash Can
6. Sequence Marker
7. Sequence Block
A detailed explanation of the above numbered components follows:
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‘uupersuon tna sequence
bragram ena Sequence
‘The Program contains the following sequences;
An NC program has a beginning and an end with a number of operations or
steps in between. Collectively, the program is considered to be composed of
a sequential order of Events. Due to the way that tool paths are created
within NX, certain Events, such as Tool Change, Spindle Start or Approach
Motion Events can occur at the start and end of an NC program and for each
operation, At the markers (designated as yellow rectangular blocks) of these
pre-determined Events, you can force certain instruction blocks to be output.
‘This is referred to as a Sequence. Understanding the sequences and the
events that trigger them allow you to properly place custom commands and
blocks to obtain the desired output.
‘Three types of components can be attached to the markers of the various
sequences. They are identified by the following icons:
a
* Cube: a normal block
+ Hand: a custom or MOM commana!
a
* Page: an operator message
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PRISER FER hokey
background
ees |
Marker Cube
gas veigouns
white: background:
ans
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bege
EG (hi a epee maeaye)
When a rectangular block appears light-blue in color, it designates the
component as being used by more than one marker. Changing one instance
will affect all instances of that component.
When a rectangular block appears white in color, it designates the component
as being used only once.
From the post processor's view, an NC program consists of five sequences and
a collection of Events that can occur in each operation. They are as follows:
+ Program Start Sequence which determines which blocks are output when
this particular Event occurs before the tool path is read. This Event
occurs before any other Event is processed.
+ Operation Start Sequence contains Events and actions that will occur
from the start of an operation to the first cut motion. Every operation will
have a first tool change, automatic tool change, manual tool change or
no tool change.
* Tool Path Sequence consist of Events and actions that pertain to machine
control, motion control and canned cycles.
+ Machine Control options control items such as coolant, spindle, tailstocks
and clamps. They can also be used to change modes such as incremental
or absolute, inverse time, feed per minute/per revolution and constant
surface speed. Information can be passed to a post processor by parameter
data which is available at the Start of Operation. This includes feeds
and speeds and any cutting parameters such as stepover and tolerances.
Information can also be passed by way of User Defined Events-UDEs-
(sometimes referred to as post commands). UDEs specified as Start
of Post come out after the Start of Operation in the order specified by
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Operation Markers (a marker indicates Events that may occur). UDEs
associated with the tool, program, method, or any other parent group are
output before the Start of Operation Event. The recommended method of
output for the Start of Operation NC code is to organize all of the data
(spindle speed, spindle direction, coolant status, length compensation,
tool number) and then output this data as part of the Operation Start
Sequence.
* Motion options describe how the post processor will process GOTO
records in the tool path. All motion generated with a feed rate of zero is
processed by the Rapid Move Event. If any motion types have a non-zero
feed rate, the Linear Move Event will be used. Motion types included in
this Event type are cut, engage, first cut, stepover and side cut. Circular
motion is handled by the Circle Move Event. An Event type for Nurbs
is currently handled by the Post Builder for Fanuc 6M, Siemens and
Heidenhain controls.
* Canned Cycle options describe how the post processor will handle canned
cycles, You can define and or modify the G-code, associated parameters,
and output blocks that will be used with pre-defined cycles.
* Operation End Sequence contains Events and actions that occur from
the final retract motion to the end of the operation. These are items like
returning to a home position or turning off the spindle and or coolant. If
the same End of Operation function is always going to be performed at
the end of every operation you can enter it into this sequence instead of
programming UDEs.
* Program End Sequence contains Events and actions that occur from the
end of the last operation to the end of the program.
By activating the Add Block button, you can drag and drop a block
component into the location desired. The block component can be placed
above, below or next to an existing block component. Block components which
are available are listed in the Add Block component available option menu.
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Add Black Component
Program G Codes M Codes Word Summary Wa
Tf Program start Sequence]
TE Toot Path
Gl Machine Control
Motion
Activating the Display Combined N/C Code Blocks toggle button will display
all block components in the form of NC codes. By default, block components
are displayed in terms of their descriptions.
The Add Block component option menu describes the blocks which are
available. You can create a new block component and apply it to a sequence.
‘You may also select one of the pre-defined block components.
‘The Trash bin is used to delete any unwanted block component by dragging
the block component to the trash bin icon,
You can also delete the component by right clicking on the component and
selecting delete from the drop down menu.
‘The Operation Start sequence is one of the sequences which can occur with
each operation (one of the five sequences, Program Start, Operation Start,
Tool Path, Operation End and Program End). Yellow colored blocks always
represent the sequence blocks (also referred to as markers).
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‘You can neither add or delete Event blocks.
A block component can be placed above, below or next to an existing block.
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Ifyou right click on the block component, a pop-up menu appears which allows
you to Cut, Copy As or Delete a custom command block. If a block contains
NC data, your options are Edit, Force Output, Cut, Copy As or Delete.
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Activity — Program & Tool Path parameters
In this activity you will examine and modify Program & Tool Path Parameters.
Step 1: Enter the Program and Tool Path section of Post Builder.
~ Click Program &Tool Path.
1 If necessary click Program
Step 2:
Create a Program Start Sequence with a Rewind Stop Code of (#).
CO Click Program Start Sequence from the Component Window.
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Progam | Gcodes | mcodes | Word summary | Word Sequencing
custom Command | Unkes Posts
TE Display Combined NC Code Blocks
machine Carol
noon
Came cstes
PB operatoncna seaence
1 Double-click the block component containing the % from the
Sequence Window.
Prior to selecting this particular component, notice the light-blue
color of the block component. This indicates that this particular
block is used agaii ier the same or another sequence. In this
particular example, this block component appears again in the
Program End sequence.
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Disb Combed WC ot
Boveri Sart Serer
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Busevneconts
Brcon
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B oreraion Et Sequece
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\d_stop_code property page is displayed.
‘The Block: re
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fowind_stop code
eid Word | [Smee (G00-Aosolatoineremental Mode) |
Highlight the selection box containing
the %, then ssisct Change Element, and then
anal
lover separator (>
Foxe Out
Delt
= Highlight the selection box containing the "%", right-click,
select Change Element, then select User Defined Expression.
‘The Expression Entry text box is displayed.
pression ff
Change the "%" to "#
& Click OK from the Expression Entry text box.
11 Choose OK from the Block: rewind_stop_code property page.
‘As mentioned earlier in this activity, this block component also
appears in the Program End sequence. A change to one block
component will change all like components, regardless of their
location.
Step 3: Create a Program Start sequence with a G70G90G40G17G94
block by modifying the Word sequence (NOTE: list the G codes in
the order shown).
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= Click Word Sequencing.
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Tou: soe J om upp sses
CO Click the "G" block and "drag" it to the beginning of the line.
Brogan | GCades | MCodae | WerdSomeran’ | YardSaamncnss | Carlen Canmand | Linked Poste
Tou ate | cup-suprorees
[ics [ies [ee [ie [is= Ter T= Ts]
= Click the "G90" block and "drag" it between the "G" and "G40"
block,
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= Select the "G01" block and position it between the "G17" and
"G43" block.
g
Step 4: Suppress the output of selected words.
1 Click "697" once to suppress the "697" output (turns from
pink to blue).
Repeat the previous action and suppress the following: "G99",
the three "P" words and the "E" word.
Step 5: Change the order of the "D" and "H" words.
= Move the "D" word behind the "H" word.
Step 6: Change the tool parameter number to a maximum of 999 and
minimum of 1.
C1 Right-click 'T" and select Edit.
7 Change the maximum value from 99 to 999.
= Change the minimum value from 0 to 1.
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= Change the Teode output format by selecting Edit under
Format and change the output field from 2 to 3.
Format
Tals
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Macnee te Type
vale co @ une
© 184
YuitenFanding —_Trureat Vue —
Mininuen
ne -— uur Lasany Huss +
VidatonFanding —_Trureate Vite —
cup rang 2002
= Choose, OK twice.
11 Save the post processor.
Step 7: Save the post and run it against the test part, mill_test.
1 Ifnecessary, enter the Manufacturing application.
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Using the Operation Navigation Tool, expand the T12345-A
parent and click FACE_MILLING.
He pacceaw
Teincue
= BITIzoH6.A
A perace smuns TiaeA MUL ROU
6 Braver rece piv Ti2ssa ML FSH
BEruaner smu TLS MILL_FINISH
p€oem_sco TLEEA PRIM SOOT.
Op tap sou riaesn Tape
Goons 17 ruzae5.n e175
§ fw eoar_s.000 TiZein ORT
§fRoen cco Teen RLS
= Click Post Process
PART
PART
PART
Face 4.00
ML .275
EAULMILL 67S
DRILL GEOM — GRILL .S00
ROUL_GEOM TAPE HSUNC
Parr
PART
PART
Ra 3.75
BORING FAR...
ora 2008
CO Select your post processor and select OK.
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Ming Tor
Ming Toc
Ming Toc
Dating Tor
Deling Tce
Dating Toe
Dating Toe
Dafing Toe
= Accept the default for Output File and then select OK.
= Verify the output.
Your output should be similar to the following:
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NOOOS G70 G90 Gan Gi? G94
NOO10 G28 G91 20.0
10015 Too, mo6
woozo0 To30
NOO25 G90 GOO X-3. ¥-3. SO mO3
NOD30 G43 Z6.
NOO3S X7. Y-3.1
Nona0 Z4,
NOD45 22.4
NOOSO GO1 22, Fig. MOS
NOOSS ¥-1.2
NOD6O X-1.2
NooeS ¥9.2
NOO70 Xi5.2
NOO7S ¥-1.2
wouso xT.
NOOBS Yi.777
NOO9O X1.777
NO0SS ¥6.223
NOLOO ¥12.223
NO1OS ¥1.777
ee
Return to the Post Builder.
‘This completes this activity.
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NC Data Definitions property page
‘The NC Data Defi
for NC data.
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BLOCK | WORD | FORMAT | Other Data Elements
ions property page allows the definition of output formats
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tirculat_move
soolant of
cootdinals_oysiom
cuom_of
tyela_bore
‘yele_ore tank
‘ycle_bore_otag I I Ge I Ge I Gr
yete_ore_cve
tyole_ore_rranus
tyele_pore_rrianus
tyele_nore_no_are
yele_
Ld
Data definitions are broken down into four sub classifications, also
represented in tabular format. These sub classes are:
* Block defines the format sequence of the instruction data that appears
as output. Blocks are made up of word elements, each being defined by
an address and variable. There are two methods used to create a block.
From the sequence or event property page you may drag a blank block
and drop it into a sequence or event. You can also edit any existing block
with the sequence, event or NC Data Definitions block property page. You
may then edit or build your block of data,
+ Word defines the address, output format and the structure of the words
that comprise the instructions. Parameters associated with address
are format, maximum and minimum values, modality and leading and
trailing characters. A word is composed of an address leader, a number or
text and a trailer. An address leader may be any character. The address
leader is usually a single character such as G, M, X, Y, Z, ete. The trailer
is usually a blank character. You can specify the format for current words
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from an existing list of formats or edit one of the existing formats. You can
also create a new format from the Format section of this property page.
* Format for data output can be defined as real, integer or character string.
Parameters for Format vary according to the data type selected. Real
numbers are generally used for co-ordinate values; integers are used for
registers and character strings are used for commentary messages and
special output.
* Other Data Elements allow for the control of sequence number output, the
use of special characters for word separation, end of block and message
start and end codes.
You have probably noticed that block word address icons have symbols
associated with them. These various icon symbols are switched on when
you pass the mouse over the word address icon, right-click and select the
pull down menu. Choosing Optional, No Word Separator, Force Output or
any combination of the three from the pull down menu will turn the various
symbols on.
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Pull Down Menu
Ect
Opti
We wor
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Ga? Froptionat”
Separator G a, Fone Word Separator” selected
Fores Qutpurt
Delete
G aL J} rere Output” selected
G aL eo } All options selected
A checkmark before the option is an indicator of the option being turned on.
* Force Output forces the selected code for output within the current block
only. This is useful, for example, to force out aT or some other code for
each tool change. By default all words are modal and will output only if
the value changes from one block to the next. Force Output can only be
specified within the context of an Event or sequence.
* No Word Separator results in the separator character being suppressed
following the word on output. This is used mainly for CLS output.
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* Optional will test to see if the address has a variable defined, if defined, it
will be used; if the variable is not defined, the address will be suppressed.
Note that this option takes priority over the "Force Output" option.
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Activity — NC Data Definition
In this activity you will modify a word address to force a “G91” code and then
modify the existing “G84” tapping code to produce a “G84.1’ rigid tapping
cycle.
Step 1: Enter NC Data Definition section of the Post Builder.
1 Click NC Data Definition from the Post Builder selection menu.
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sutcom ot
ycte_bore
tyele_ore ack
tyole_ore cay
yela_pora_ci
yetepore same |
= Ifnecessary, click Block.
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Lock {mop | FORMAT | Otho Data Elements
QQ oweresernas | FEB] eos tes Preven
Step 2: Change the incremental mode block address variable to force out a
G91 code.
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& Click the incremental_mode variable and then right-click G91
and select Force Output .
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CBend_ot_pstn
(9 end_of_program
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_g- Pase:the cursor over this: black adress
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Delete
(1 Notice the white bar, indicating Force Output, that appears on
the block address icon.
Step 3: Create a G84.1 Rigid tapping sequence.
You will now modify the existing G code that will be output for a
tapping cycle. You will change the standard G84 code to G84.1
used in a rigid tapping sequence.
= Ifnecessary click N/C Data Definition.
© Click Word.
= Select the G block, right-click, select Create.
‘The G_1 block is created.
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[BLOCK | WoRD | FORMAT | Othor DataEioments
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‘The standard tap code is G84 which represents a two digit integer. You will be
creating a new tap code, G84.1, which represents a three digit, real number.
You will now create a new format to represent the new tapping code of G84.1
[Click New under Format.
\
Format
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be
Data Type
© purer
© ten
< ‘Type digit_2_1 in the Format Name text box.
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Data Tyee
© numer
= Select Numeric under Data Type.
Data Type
Go Numeric
© Text
‘The Format: user_fmt property page displayed is expanded.
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Data Type
© Numer lo po
© Tes FF oulsut Decimal Pint)
F ouput eading Plus sin
F cuputLeasing 2108
Outputs Z0r06
= Change the output to two places to the left of the decimal and one place
to the right.
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© Select the Output Decimal Point box.
Numeric |
© Tea Doar Point
= Click OK.
You have just completed setting the format for the G84.1 code. You must now
set the parameters to allow customization of the tapping code.
= Click Program & Tool Path.
< Ifnecessary, click Program
= Click Canned Cycles and then click on Common Parameters.
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‘The Event: Cycle Parameters property page is displayed.
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& Under the G Code and Customization section, scroll down to Customize
Tap and check the box.
| Bee ow |
= Click OK.
‘You must now discard the previous tapping word block and create a tapping
word block that allows for the G84.1 word.
= Click N/C Data Definitions.
= Click Block,
= Select eycle_tap.
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= Click G_1 from the Add Word list , then choose G-User Defined
Expression.
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a esoset « 5
Fo esos Grete =
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‘The Expression Entry dialog box is displayed.
Type 84.1 into the Expression Entry box.
= Click OK.
Save the post and run it against the test part, mill_tes
= Ifnecessary, enter the Manufacturing application in NX.
© Expand T12345-A and select the TAP_.5_13UNC operation.
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& Click Post Process
= Select your post processor and select OK.
= Accept the default for Output and then click OK.
= Verify the output.
‘Your output should be similar to the following:
Ton
= Return to the Post Builder.
‘This completes this activity.
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Create new M or G code groups
M and G codes are normally classified into logical groups. One such group is
the Motion group. This group consists of the words G00 for rapid, G01 for
linear feed, G02 for circular interpolation CW, G03 for circular interpolation
CCW and G80 thru G89 codes that represent drill cycles. Only one word from
this group can be active at any given time, i.e. it is illogical for a machine to
be moving in the G00 mode (rapid) while making a G01 move (linear feed)
simultaneously.
As a general rule, Post Builder supports all common M and G code groups.
In some instances however, certain machine tooV/controller combinations
support functions that are unique and require custom M or G codes. Post
Builder allows you to create these new M or G code groups as will be shown in
the following activity.
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Activity — Create a new M-Code group
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In this activity, you will create a new M-code group to support a machine tool
feature of coolant through the tool. In a later activity, you will modify the
coolant UDE (User Defined Event) to support this function within NX
Step 1:
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Continue using “*_my_post in Post Builder.
C1 Ifnecessary open ***_my_post using the Post Builder.
Create the new M-code word group.
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You will create the new M-code word group by copying an existing
group.
Scroll down and then
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Choose the Create button.
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Change the name of the new word group.
C1 Click the M_coolant_1 word.
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Save the post processor.
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‘This completes this activity.
In support of the creation of the new word M_coolant_thru, you will need to
build a UDE to turn on the coolant through the tool, create a custom command
to detect and interpret the coolant-through the tool UDE and then output the
appropriate M-code. These steps will be performed in future activities.
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Output Settings property page
‘The Output Settings property page allows the generation and control of
output used in a listing file. Items for output are X, Y and Z co-ordinates, 4th
and 5th-axis angle, and feeds and speeds. You can also specify file extensions
for listing and NC output. Tabs are present for Listing File control and for
Other Options.
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Under Other Options, the Output Control Elements section, Generate
Group Output allows the definition of how the post processor will process
Groups. Operations may be organized into groups in order to create more
than one NC program in a part file. Each group is considered to be a separate
program. The default setting for this option is OFF. This option should
only be used when you want to post process more than one NC program at
a time. Selecting more than one Group with this option turned ON will
result in one file containing all the Groups which have been selected. The
file naming convention will be the name of your file with the name of the
group appended. For example, if the base file name is "1234" and the group
is called "finish_mill", then the name of the file will be 1234_finish_mill.ptp.
When Group output is set to ON, you should not mix operations in groups
with operations outside of groups. This will result in unpredictable output.
When the group output setting is OFF, you will only get a single NC output
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file called 1234.ptp. All operations in any selected group will be output in a
single file. Any group organization will be ignored.
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‘The name of the group or program in NX can be used as the program
name in the Start of Program Event. This will be passed as the variable
name mom_group_name. By changing the name of the PROGRAM in the
Operation Navigator, and by creating a custom command, you can create the
equivalence of a PARTNO statement.
Output Warning Messages will result in warnings generated to a log fie.
Display Verbose Error Messages will
sult in detailed error messages being
displayed as your job is being post proc
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Activate Review Tool initiates the Review Tool which aides in the debugging
of a post processor.
‘The Review Tool consists of three list boxes, each having horizontal and
vertical scroll bars to assist in viewing the information,
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