Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] who is using deskNCrt

Thanks for letting me know. Maybe someone on the list has an idea how to
solve the problems you listed.
Derek B

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>
> I use deskncrt, but not very much. I use its step/dir output to drive
> servos. I like that it has nearly the same functionality as emc(if your
> using the step/dir output at least), and I like its speed. I dont use it

for

> three main reasons.
>
> First you cant run a program without typing "run prog.nc", unlike emc

which

> requires you to load a file once, and each run needs the operator to hit

the

> "r" key.
>
> Second is the inability to change a work coorordinate position without
> killing the program and editing a file. I need to change g54-g59 without
> killing my machine control. If somone knows how to do this let me know.
>
> Third is the inability to change a tool length without killing the machine
> control program.
>
>
> The second and third reasons on my list are the most troublesome for me.

I

> could ignore many other things, but those two are important.
>
> I think the writer of this software has done a good work with this
> program, but with so many other choices, EMC being my choice, I have not
> decided to use it. I would use it more often if somone could point me to a
> simple method around the problems I have had.
>
>
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