Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] EMC interpreter was Re: BoBCad Question

Hi Art,

Isn't a canned cycle (G80-89...) part of the "controller" program? It
responds just like other words (G01, G03, etc.). I don't believe it is
loaded with the part program. A subroutine or subprogram WOULD be
loaded, from what I've read.

Alan KM6VV

Art Fenerty wrote:

>
> Thanks for all the responces. I agree, that the EMC interpreter is definetly
> not an amateur controller. It's code is very complex and can handle a great
> deal of advanced features. I would appreciate it if someone can tell me how
> to tell BobCad how to output standard Canned Cycles. I don't think EMC can
> handle subroutines due to the fact that the subroutines are contained at the
> end of the G-Code file. EMC is a top down translator, it must read the
> Canned Cycle first, store it, and then call the Cycle when it's required. Do
> I understand correctly, that a Canned Cycle is a subroutine by another name,
> or is a canned cycle limited in its application?
>
> Thanks,
> Art