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by Eddie UK
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Editing G Code Error
Replies: 8
Views: 31806

Re: Editing G Code Error

I have found a free program called Predator CNC Editor. I have installed it & it works great, highlights the code in different colours too.

http://www.predator-software.com/predat ... ftware.htm

The free editor is the "light version".
by Eddie UK
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: MSM Turn & Mill-Turn Support
Topic: Tool Change auto page changes
Replies: 5
Views: 23901

Re: Tool Change auto page changes

OK I got it ?? I didn't click cycle start after I entered the tool number in the MDI. In my brain I presumed the machine would burst into life using the tool details I just entered if I did so. I also got hung up on Mach3 letting you enter the tool No required in the tool DRO on the tool adjust page...
by Eddie UK
Mon Apr 18, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: MSM Turn & Mill-Turn Support
Topic: Tool Change auto page changes
Replies: 5
Views: 23901

Re: Master tool mode

Thank you for your reply, The tool change tab sequence is working correctly as you describe during the execution of a program. My question is aimed at the initial setting up of several tools before running programs. When I enter the tool I wish to set up in the MDI line on the WC Offset page, I am t...
by Eddie UK
Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: MSM Turn & Mill-Turn Support
Topic: Tool Change auto page changes
Replies: 5
Views: 23901

Tool Change auto page changes

This is my first visit to the forum, I have a trial version of the MSM software that I intend to license once I get to grips with it. I really like it so far, you guys have done a great job. My question as a newbie (I have searched on here but failed) is a simple one - when setting up tools what is ...