Indexer LPT was Re: Deskncrt, CncPro,Master5 ,etc

Chris,

Ah yes, that would be the HAM (Hardware Assist Module). Read p-port
dongle. It may have been added due to the fact that Digital tool may
have(to protect me legally) sold many HUNDREDS of copies of the LPT
program without Ability receiving their fair share...

Another great front end for the older version is/was TOOL, made by
Crawford Millworks in Texas. Crawford owned one of the first Digital
tool machines, and was frustrated by the interface, which was based
on IXLPT; but which did not implement many of the more important
features.

So, if they are still around, or you can get your hands on a copy, I
can reccomend doing so...

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

P.S. There is also cnc117, but some do not care for the author
much.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., CL <datac@l...> wrote:
> Thanks Carlos for the update.
> I talked with Mr. Volta about a year ago. I heard about it at that
time.
> Unfortunately, my old copy of version 3 won't be compatible
<snip> It was good to see such massive improvement to the TSR portion
with the newer
> releases. Seems it would be very nice now although, I am told it
has a
> protection device that may interfere with the full operation of it's
> capability. At least the program is being continuously upgraded
over time.
>
> It seems that the individuals who have made a DOS front for it are
extremely
> pleased with their accomplishments. I can think of three: CNCLPT,
A six axis
> control from Production Automation Tech, and the program developed
by Hoyt
> Mckagen: now, Axis Wizard.
>
> I'd be interested in hearing responses from people who currently
use Indexer
> and the various programs that make it operate.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Luebke