Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Post Processor

Doug,

Ive done a bit of scounging on the web and found some info that may help us
write or atleast modify a post for mastercam.

Take a look, I havent yet finished digesting everything... hope this helps
to some extent. Let me know how you go.

http://www.emastercam.com/posts/edu_v8.html

http://www.emastercam.com/posts/

Thanks,

Jason Cox.

----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Harrison <prototype@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Post Processor


> 8/14/02 8:31:42 PM, "Jason Cox" <sinergy@...> wrote:
>
> >Doug,
> >
> >I have access to Mastercam v8, is it possible for me to make my own post
> >processor? or is there no other choice but to get it done by a rep?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Jason Cox.
>
> Writing one is out of the question as the syntax is spaghetti, probably
intentionally so. You would be dollars ahead to buy
> Dolphin or Vector before spending money on a Mastercam post. The post
will cost more than either of these packages. I
> bought Bobcad (didn't know about the other two) and still use it for all
2D work because it's less trouble than Mastercam.
>
> I have not loaded v8 yet (still learning v7 after three years) but some v7
posts may still work. I am using a Fadal post that
> "sorta works" with cncpro. You should check the v8 CD for a post
directory. They might still be shipping with some junk
> posts.
>
> The other alternative is to revert back to v7, whereupon I would be happy
to send you a copy of my Fadal post. The
> dongles are (at least they were) back compatable. CNC Software Inc gets
upset if you load an older version but they
> admit the license agreement does not prevent you from doing this.
>
> Doug
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