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== Post Processors: ==
 
== Post Processors: ==
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The zip file contains the post processor for use with LinuxCNC. A post is provided for Inch units.  
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Step 1) Download this zip file. The zip file contains the post processor for use with LinuxCNC. A post is provided for Inch units.  
  
 
[[file:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip]]
 
[[file:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip]]
  
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After you unzip the file, the folder will contain the post processor for use with Vectric CAM software. You will place these in the PostP folder under the Vectric program folder or wherever Vectric stores the post processors. To find that directory see this link: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc
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Step 2) Unzip the zip file to extract the file PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.pp
  
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Then restart Vectric.
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Step 3) Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder under the Vectric program folder or wherever Vectric stores the post processors. To find that directory see this link: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc
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Then restart the Vectric software. The PROBOTIX post processor will not show up in the dropdown list when you save your g-code.
  
 
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When you restart software the added post will be available as a machine language option. The post processor option for LinuxCNC will typically include G64, or EMC (which used to be LinuxCNC) and the measure system in use (std/metric or in/mm)
 
  
 
Forum topic for editing Vectric post processors:
 
Forum topic for editing Vectric post processors:

Revision as of 13:05, 7 March 2018

Information:

Post Processors:

Step 1) Download this zip file. The zip file contains the post processor for use with LinuxCNC. A post is provided for Inch units.

File:PROBOTIX LinuxCNC Arc Inch.zip

Step 2) Unzip the zip file to extract the file PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.pp

Step 3) Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder under the Vectric program folder or wherever Vectric stores the post processors. To find that directory see this link: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc

Then restart the Vectric software. The PROBOTIX post processor will not show up in the dropdown list when you save your g-code.



Forum topic for editing Vectric post processors: http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6213


PDF for editing Vectric post processors: http://forum.vectric.com/download/file.php?id=13820

Here is the post processor for the Comet/Asteroid/Meteor/Nebula when using the Automatic Tool Length Sensor.
File:PROBOTIX LinuxCNC ATLaS G64 Arc Inch TTS.zip

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