Java Script (creating or editing posts)

[Anonymous]

Where does someone go to learn how to create a post processor? Edit a post processor?

I've asked a few programmer friends of mine and I get the same answer,

"You know, I don't know, but I know a guy who may be able to fix your post for you..."

I am interested in learning...

Where do I go for this?

[LibertyMachine]

Oh boy, have we got resources for you.

Post Processors 101:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/computer-aided-machining-cam/post-processors-101/td-p/5916925

Post Forum with loads more resources:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/hsm-post-processor-forum/bd-p/218

Read the stickies at the top of the Post Forum, lots of good stuff

[Anonymous]

This can be deleted.
For some reason it posted multiple times

[LibertyMachine]

Well, I've already flagged the moderator for removal of the other one, so this one stays, I think. Check the reply above for resources 😉

[Anonymous]

Thank you, Yes I have been prompted to this page before.

So basically as long as I go through all the threads posted in this topic, and go through everyone's issues with all the various machines and sort through what they "want" or "what they don't want" and all the multiple advises from various people willing to help...

This is HOW I will learn?

[LibertyMachine]

Yes...and no.

The videos in the Post 101 are very helpful to get you off the ground. Yes, they are 4 hours all total. But it's very good stuff and will help you get your feet wet.

Watch the videos. Apply the basic concepts that you saw. Open your post that you need modified. Find the area that you want to change. Attempt to change it. Experiment a little. Of course, make sure you make a backup of the last good post processor.

[Steinwerks · Accepted solution]

What @LibertyMachine said.

Also pay very close attention to the Dump.CPS output! You can pull all those variables (don't do this with a complex part, it will include ALL the toolpath data as well and that's pretty much useless in a dump). Make yourself a part file or three just for post processor editing. I have two for HSMWorks with several configurations and three in Fusion 360. I add, remove, suppress, change toolpaths in them as needed as they are disposable, but very useful for testing code output.

Most post editing is getting used to knowing where you want something and where it's found in the PP itself. Starting from scratch will be more difficult though.

[Anonymous]

I am planning on hitting the videos this week in the evenings...
😉

[Anonymous]

So I spent a few hours watching those videos.

Hats off to those who understood it...

I have a bunch more learning to do.... That is for sure...

[matthew.nichols]

Hey @Anonymous, 

I am currently doing a series on Post processors on my youtube channel to help learn the basics of post processors.

Here is a link to the series on my channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xepsw0Bmwk&list=PLdezPkByxKJ1si4fo8-iTb6glOg5n5yel

[Anonymous]

Awesome thank you so much! I will check it out...