Manual NC
Section 5.1.2 Delay Processing of Manual NC Commands of the Post Processor Training Guide explains how to delay the output of Manual NC commands (output them in whatever location you want). Please take a look at this document and see if it explains well enough. Feel free to ask questions concerning this logic if necessary.
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
You will need to add the following functions to your post first. You can copy and paste this code before the onSection function.
/**
Buffer Manual NC commands for processing later
*/
var manualNC = [];
function onManualNC(command, value) {
manualNC.push({command:command, value:value});
}
/**
Processes the Manual NC commands
Pass the desired command to process or leave argument list blank to process all buffered
commands
*/
function executeManualNC(command) {
for (var i = 0; i < manualNC.length; ++i) {
if (!command || (command == manualNC[i].command)) {
expandManualNC(manualNC[i].command, manualNC[i].value);
}
}
for (var i = 0; i < manualNC.length; ++i) {
if (!command || (command == manualNC[i].command)) {
manualNC.splice(i, 1);
}
}
}Now you will add the executeManual call in the location where you want to execute the Manual NC command, in your case the Pass Through command.
if (!isFirstSection() && properties.optionalStop) {
onCommand(COMMAND_OPTIONAL_STOP);
}
executeManualNC(); // ADD THIS LINEThe previous section is always ended at the beginning of the onSection function, which is why you are seeing your M-code output in the wrong place. Adding these functions and call allows you to process the Manual NC command anywhere in your program that you want.
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
You should be able to insert the following code at the top of the onSection function to execute the Manual NC commands placed before the first operation.
function onSection() {
if (isFirstSection()) {
executeManualNC();
}
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
There is a mistake in the shown code for the executeManualNC command listed in this thread. It should look like the following, otherwise multiple consecutive Manual NC commands will leave remnants for the following section (they will be processed twice).
for (var i = manualNC.length -1; i >= 0; --i) { // THIS LINE IS CHANGED
if (!command || (command == manualNC[i].command)) {
manualNC.splice(i, 1);
}
}
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
It is important to know that buffered Manual NC commands will be output whenever the executeManualNC command is processed so you must place these calls in the exact location where you want Manual NC commands executed, or in your case where you want the Passthrough text output. To process these commands just before the new operation starts, you should place the executeManual NC command just prior to where the operation comment is output.
// Output the operation description
writeln("");
executeManualNC(); // <<< executes the Manual NC commands at this location
if (hasParameter("operation-comment")) {
Likewise, in the onClose function you should place the call immediately after the call to goHome.
// Move to home position
goHome();
executeManualNC(); // ADD THIS LINE
You will also want to move the definition of the onPassThrough function outside of the onClose function. You shouldn't place a function definition within another function definition.
function onPassThrough(text) {
writeBlock(text);
}
function onClose() {
You can force out a tool change between operations that use the same tool by using the Force tool change Manual NC command.
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
The code you used in executeManualNC is old code that is incorrect. You should replace the following ...
for (var i = 0; i < manualNC.length; ++i) {
if (!command || (command == manualNC[i].command)) {
manualNC.splice(i, 1);
}
}
... with this code.
for (var i = manualNC.length - 1; i >= 0; --i) {
if (!command || (command == manualNC[i].command)) {
manualNC.splice(i, 1);
}
}
Bob Schultz
Sr. Post Processor Developer
