RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why can't I re-run this program?

I never really got a good explanation of the various "M" codes, but I use an
M2 at the end and the programs to rewind to the top after a couple of
seconds and will rerun with just the press of the run button.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I have the following short G-code program I would like to run in EMC
> multiple times without reloading it. In other words, I want it to run
> every time I click on the run botton. This only does the X and Y axis
> because at this time I am still working on the Z axis. This program
> is to help me in making the bracket for the Z axis motor.
>
> g20
> f 2
> g01 x1.5
> g01 y .5
> g01 x0
> g01 y0
> m30
>
> The program runs fine, but only once. Should I be using M0 or M2 to
> stop the program and leave it in a state that it will start over when
> run is pressed? This program may seem a bit silly, but since my Z axis
> is currently manual, I want to be able to move the Z by hand, and then
> make another pass on this rectangular pocket.
>
> Thanks
>
> John Guenther
>
>
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