If a Post doesn't seem like it's right for your machine, It might simply be that you have something turned on/off that's effecting the output. In the section highlighted below, there are a number of switches that can alter the output of the NC Program. The Post will usually have 'switches' to turn on/off functionality. NC Programs can also vary based on the available machine options. Most machines/controls can have several ways of doing the same thing.

Open NC Editor - Opens the default NC Editor to you can view the NC Program.Reorder To Minimize Tool Changes - When checked, this groups together operations that use the same tool.Unit - Keep the units the same as the Document - force Inch output - force Metric output.It can be a part number, description or customer name Program Comment - Text to define what this program is for.Program Name or Number - An ID number at the beginning of the NC program used to select or activate it.Program Settings: These are things that can be inserted into the NC program, or will effect the output format of the NC program. Some machines may require specific file extensions. NC Extension - Most of the time the NC file extension will be. Is where you want you new NC Program to be saved. The on-line library has a larger selection of Posts to choose from. If you still cant find a post that seems correct for your machine, go back to the Setup (shown above) and select 'Open Autodesk HSM Post Library'. If no Posts are shown, adjust your search filter options. In the Post selection area, Posts that match your selections will be shown. Īll Vendor filter to the Machine Manufacturer or Control Type.

'Centroid', 'Mazak', 'Anilam', etc.)Īll filter to limit the type of machining (Milling, Turning, Mill/Turn, Cutting, etc). Type a key word that represents your machine/control.Post Configuration: This is where you can select the active Post. Reset Output Folder - Restore default Post folder location.Refresh - Refresh the list of Posts in the folder.Open Folder - Open the current folder location.Open Autodesk HSM Post Library - Go and search the on-line Post Library.Use Installed Post Library - Folder location of the standard Posts.Use Personal Post Library - Folder location of your custom Posts.Configuration Folder: This is where the system looks for Posts.

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