Post process CAM G code file for NC Studio.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm testing Autodesk 360 to create G code files for my new CNC router. The machine is not listed in the selection. Can I create a file for a Weihong NC300 series controlled machine out of China? NC Studio is the software. 

[Jon.Dean]

I suggest you post your query in the CAM forum.

camforum.autodesk.com

This is a dedicated forum and they should be able to help you.

Jon.

[jeff.pek]

I have forwarded the question to our CAM Post Processor team (cam.posts@autodesk.com).

I'll reply here with what they say.

Cheers,

  Jeff

[jeff.pek]

Hi there -

We don't have a specific post processor for this machine. However, the Fanuc post processor should be close.

If you create your G-Code using that post, and then point out to us where things are incorrect, our post team can help to put an appropriate one together for you.

Please work through cam.posts@autodesk.com

Best Regards,

  Jeff

[Anonymous]

Hi, thanks for the fast response.
I'm on mac you should know. When I save the post process file it has no .FILENAME. Just text edit file.
I have tried adding .NC and others but the machine won't load.

[Anonymous]

Hello

With the help of a CNC operator down the road I'm getting closer.

He saved my Autodesk360 Fanuc file as .TXT on PC (not my mac). Then copied and renamed as .NC which is the native file type of NC Studio. The machine will load this but gives invalid G code warning.

The difference appears to be subtle differences in spaces and breaks. He suggested I send you one of the preinstalled test files for you to compare and hopefully create a converter for.

I have attched a lovely Bhudda file that the machine cuts very well. I have alot of Bhuddas now!

P.S. He also says my first attempt at creating a tool path file with your software looks fine. Happy with that and if I can do this on my mac you will have one very happy customer. Will certainly be purchsing license if I can get this conversion issue ironed out.

[jeff.pek]

Adding ".nc" to the file name should work, I think. What do you mean when you say that "the machine won't load"?

  Jeff

[Anonymous]

Hi Jeff

Won't load as in 'file type not recognised'

Adding .NC will load the file but when I simulate or try to start it says 'invalid g code'


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[jeff.walters]

Have you sent a sample file to cam.posts@autodesk.com?

[hai.cao]

Please use the fanuc.cps to post process your nc operations, and mark up the generated nc file for the needed changes. Please send the mark up nc file to us at cam.posts@autodesk.com, we will make/customize a Weihong post processor for you.

[Anonymous]

Hi, Just sent this email to cam.posts@.

Hello

I've been getting great advice form the forum on how to get my new CNC machine running with your CAM software. I have attached a sample file here which came preinstalled on machine from China as a test. And a second which is the Fanuc format chosen from the drop down menu in autodesk360. Then saved with .NC added. Was advised by forum that this should be close.

It appears to be close to my novice eyes! The machine will load the the Fanuc.NC but when I simulate says 'invalid G-code'

Hope you can help me out.

CNC Details:
Weihong NK300 Series

Software:
NK300
NC Studio version 9.103.0

[jeff.walters]

If you send sample code and the marked up the output to cam.posts@autodesk.com they will be happy to help you. On a side note if you go to our dedicated CAM forum http://camforum.autodesk.com/ there are a lot of uses that can also help.

[Anonymous]

Hi Jeff, I sent a email with example code to cam.posts yesterday. Waiting with fingers crossed!
Thanks

[Anonymous]

Hello

Have recived the modified post processing file. Thank you all for the great service!

Next problem for this rookie... How do I import the file so it can be selected at the post processing stage?

Thanks in advance.

Bill

[Anonymous]

P.S I'm on a mac.

[jeff.pek · Accepted solution]

This is a bit tricky currently. It involves copying the file into the installation area. The Mac makes this especially difficult, and there are 2 different sets of instructions, depending on whether you're using the AppStore installation, or the one installed from autodesk.com.

First, put the file in your home directory, or some other location where you can find it -- you may need to repeat the below again if an update is pushed.

On the Mac -- for an autodesk.com installation -- the installation area is as follows:

  ~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/webdeploy/production/<someGuid>

"<someGuid>" will change for each major update. The most recent update uses a Guid starting with "6fcf".

The CAM post processors are stored a few directories down, so, the directory for the post processors is:

  ~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/webdeploy/production/<someGuid>/Libraries/Applications/CAM360/Data/Posts

The easiest way to get here is to just type the text before the "<someGuid>" into the "Go to folder" dialog in the Finder, and then navigate down from there.

Once you get to the Posts folder, you can COPY your .cps file into that folder.

After restarting Fusion, it should show up in the Post Process dialog.

I'll post an update with install locations for other versions (Windows, Mac App Store) separately.

Jeff

[Jon.Dean]

Excellent Jeff, I was wondering where the location was for the posts.

Jon.

[Anonymous]

Found it and file saved. I have never been so deep in sub menus!

Love your work Jeff.

[Anonymous]

It took me a while to find the Posts folder for the MacAppStore OS X version, so I thought I'd point out the location in case someone else needs it:

/Applications/Fusion360.app/Contents/Libraries/Applications/CAM360/Data/Posts/

[scottmoyse]

Did you end up getting the post sorted out?