Post Processors
Creating Post Processors . I worked with Mastercam and bought there Post Processor Book one could create Mathematical Matrices
and Surface Equations and set Machine Parameters. Will, I be able to do this with within Carveco . Also, Do you offer an Dev. Kit?
Will I be able to see the Pre Processor Info (e.g. Comparable to an NCI file as with Mastercam.)
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If you do a Google search on "artcam post processor guide" you should be able to find a PDF of the DelCAM post processor guide. Editing a post processor is pretty easy using any text editor, such as Notepad. It isn't hard to do if you understand what each section does in the PP.
Generally speaking, it has never been possible to make changes to anything on the front end of the toolpath engine (pre-processing) other than the options that are given in the software/GUI. If it isn't apparent to most reading this, the software generates the same moves for Brand A machine as it does for Brand B. The post processor is simply a Rosetta Stone of sorts, that translates these generic XYZA moves into a format/"language" that the particular CNC brand understands.
It is usually easier to start with and modify an existing post than to start complete from scratch. There are a few in the list that usually work well as a basis for most machines, such as the Generic Text Output, G-Code or Fanuc posts. Be sure to make a copy of whichever one you want to edit before you make changes.
Thanks, I googled it as per suggestion am putting link here for any one else (https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/artcam-forum/list-of-post-processor-commands-and-variables/td-p/705556)
I will be checking post to see if still relevant. As, we all know "Things Change."
Addendum: Use this one instead. Oops. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/artcam-forum/list-of-post-processor-commands-and-variables/td-p/7055567
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