topic Re: NC Text Blocks in PowerMill Forum

NC Text Blocks

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:13:54 GMT

Hi Guys.

NC Texts blocks do not post with the programs, so I am assuming there is a setting somewhere in PMPOST that allows this to happen.

We want to be able to insert comments before/after toolpaths and even enter in manual lines of code from within powermill.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Re: NC Text Blocks

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 21:42:57 GMT

The way I use text blocks is as a PP Function.

I normally use Duct post but loaded a opt file into PM post to see if it works the same.

You call the Text block using the ppfun command within the post.

I took some screen shots to try and help.

Re: NC Text Blocks

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 22:23:36 GMT

I've added the PM post attachment to maybe help you further .

This post is designed to only out put a text file for info and has no machining.

Its the one that uses the most Nc text blocks

Re: NC Text Blocks

artur.boszczyk — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:47:58 GMT

thanks @Anonymous. This was usefull.

Re: NC Text Blocks

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:29:44 GMT

That was along time ago. Im actually retired now but still happy it was useful to someone.

Re: NC Text Blocks

kevin.hammond3WX4X — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:46:48 GMT

Hi,

We created NC program texts by using type of insert.

Never an issue with posting

i believe PP function is if you intend to pass variables to post processor for use with scripts, though i could be wrong.

This worked with older style duct posts and newer pmoptz posts

Re: NC Text Blocks

artur.boszczyk — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:34:07 GMT

'Insert' type of command, can only insert in front of after toolpath. It won't allow you to do it in any other section, like in 'PROGRAM END' as shown below. This is why the pp functions are beneficial. The simple example below instruct the CNC to part to the front of the machine when the program finishes.