Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: suggested improvement for EMC

Ray wrote:

> Jon and Emc'ers
>
> Yep. I showed just such a procedure in my GUI (Graphical User Interface)
> last year at NAMES but I was using a little routine to trap the last line
> that was a sometimes thing. Now Will has fixed the EMC so that the current
> line is saved when an estop or abort is executed. We just need a pop in
> that lets you restart.

Yes, I was aware of the old way. Glad the hooks are already in for a
more reliable mechanism!

> Problem is that you have to use it with some caution because
> you can hop into manual, jog the tool toward you and replace the faulty
> bit or tap and then hit restart and the tool will immediately go directly
> to the location indicated at the start of the line. That may be a problem
> if there is not a clear line from where the tool is and where the restart
> line wants to put it.

Well, this is the same behavior as restarting with a run mark. You do have
to be aware of how it does this, so you know when it is safe to do it.

Jon