[String definitions] smetric : "G21" #Metric code senglish : "G20" #Inch code sm04 : "M04" #Spindle reverse
arcoutput$ : 1 #0 = IJK, 1 = R, 2 = signed R, 3 = unsigned R Change to: mastercam post editor
The is the dedicated software environment (integrated within Mastercam or as a standalone utility) used to view, edit, debug, and customize these post-processor files (.pst, .psb, .mcam-post, .mcam-lmd, .mcam-control, .mcam-mm). 2. Understanding Mastercam Post File Types Before using the editor, you must understand the file structure: [String definitions] smetric : "G21" #Metric code senglish
ptlchg$ #Tool change "M06", *t$, "(", s_tool_name, ")", e$ peof$ #End of file "M09", e$ "M05", e$ "G91 G28 Z0", e$ "M30", e$ "M99", e$ # <--- Added custom M-code (return to main program) Task 3: Force Output of X, Y, Z on Every Line Modify the format assignment: Introduction to Mastercam Post Processors A post processor
[Header comments] # Post Name: Generic Fanuc 3X Mill.pst # Product: MILL # Machine type: 3-Axis Vertical # Control: Fanuc [Start of program] Revision log -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Variable declarations] fmt "N" 4 n fmt "X" 2 xabs fmt "Y" 2 yabs fmt "Z" 2 zabs
[Motion blocks] prapid$ #Rapid motion pline$ #Linear motion pcir$ #Circular motion
1. Introduction to Mastercam Post Processors A post processor (or "post") is the critical bridge between Mastercam's toolpath data (NCI file) and the specific numerical control (NC) code required by a particular CNC machine tool. Without a correct post, the most perfectly programmed toolpath is useless.