FAQ

How to create a GibbsCAM pack and go file
Gibbscam has a great feature that allows others to see exactly what the end user sees in his Gibbscam project. The file menu contains an item to create a pa...
Tue, 27 Sep, 2022 at 9:45 AM
Geometry does not connect disconnect properly
The geometry has been corrupted. Hit select all  (CTRL A), then cut (CTRL X) and immediately paste (CTRL V). You should now be able to connect the geometry...
Wed, 5 Jan, 2022 at 10:14 PM
RS-232 Setup Tips For GibbsCAM
The RS232 setup is the responsibility of the end user but we have some tips that will help you. 1. Purchase a USB-Serial (9-Pin) adapter. It must be com...
Sat, 29 Jan, 2022 at 11:27 AM
What Gibbs features does my license contain?
Click the windows start menu and browse to the Gibbs folder, there is the registration tool. run that and you should see this Click run registration tool. ...
Tue, 1 Mar, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Problems with geometry breaking up randomly
W have reported this to support at Gibbs, they know of the issue. Their workaround suggestion is select all CTRL A , cut CTRL X then immediately paste CTRL ...
Fri, 25 Mar, 2022 at 1:07 PM
The File preview is not working in windows explorer.
There is a DLL installed with GibbsCAM which enables the part preview. It does not appear to be properly installed on your system. Please try re-installing ...
Thu, 21 Apr, 2022 at 1:27 PM
GibbsCAM crashed for no reason
Make sure Windows is up to date by going to the Windows Update section of your computer and telling it to "Check for Updates".  Windows updates in...
Tue, 26 Apr, 2022 at 9:08 AM
GibbsCAM crashes after Windows 11 update from Windows 10
Problem: I updated to windows 11, now every version of gibbs I have crashes when I open a tool dialog. I have all updates installed, ran the recovery to...
Fri, 10 Jun, 2022 at 10:50 AM
How do I machine pockets outside in.
Create a pocketing cycle. Right mouse click on the output tile and click operation modifiers. Click on transform tool path. and add. Then edit and choose r...
Tue, 4 Oct, 2022 at 10:26 AM
The difference between pack and go and .ZIP files
Basically the GibbsCAM pack and go file .GCPKG is a .ZIP file with a different extension. When you drag and drop these files into an open GibbsCAM windows ...
Tue, 3 Jan, 2023 at 2:05 PM