Follow the steps outlined below to ensure that your post processor is modified to your desired specifications.
- Mark-up a g-code program with comments turned on (watch video tutorial)
- Create a Pack and Go (.gcpkg) using the file that was used to create the g-code program (watch video tutorial)
- Send an email with your request and the above files attached to the GibbsCAM Post Dept. at post@gibbscam.com and cc CAMCO at posts@camco-ne.com. Include your company name and the machine make and model in the subject line.
If your file is too large to attach to an email, contact the GibbsCAM Post Dept. directly for an upload link.
When modifying the program highlight the changes by using different color fonts and adding notes:
Removed words or codes in red *** remove this line
Moved words or codes in blue *** move this command to this location
Added words or codes in green *** add this code in this location
Example:
G28U0.W0. *** Add this line here - all instances
N58G99M41 *** Remove G99
N59G54
N60G97S500M3T0404
N61G0X6.6Z.1826M8
N62Z.2908
N63X6.3
N64G76P010060Q10R.001 *** move this line here
N65G76X6.0548Z-1.75I0.P886Q150F.1575 *** make single line canned cycle
G76X6.0548Z-1.75D150P4A30.K.0886F.1574M24 *** delete this line
N66G0X6.6N67Z.1826
N68M9
N69 X20.Z10.05 G28U0.W0 M5 *** Remove X, Z and change to G28U0.W0
To create a Pack and Go file:
- File Tab
- Exchange Tab
- Click Pack and Go
(Watch a video tutorial for how to create a Pack and Go file here)