Difference between revisions of "Vectric"

Latest revision as of 16:30, 16 December 2020

Information

The following zip files contain a post processor for use with LinuxCNC. Each post is provided in Inch units and specialized to work on Probotix machines.

Post Processors

Standard Inch	Spindle
Rotary 4th Axis	Spindle
ATLaS	Spindle
Laser	Spindle

Installation

Unzip the downloaded zip file to extract the *.pp file.
Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder.
- File > Open Application Data Folder
- Some versions of Vectric software allow direct installation via Toolpaths > Install PostProcessor...
After placing the file in the folder, restart the Vectric software.
- The PROBOTIX post processor will now show up in the drop-down list when you save your g-code.

Helpful Links

For help finding the MyPostP folder, see here: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc

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

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

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-== Information: ==
+[[Category:CAM Software]]
+== Information ==
+The following zip files contain a post processor for use with LinuxCNC. Each post is provided in Inch units and specialized to work on Probotix machines.
-== Post Processors: ==
+== 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.
+<!--
+{| class="wikitable" style="float: right;"
+! colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Vectric Post Processors (inches)
+|-
+| Spindle
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Spindle_Arcs_inch.pp|Standard]]
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Laser_Wrap_X2A_Arcs_inch.pp|4th Axis]]
+|-
+| Router
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Router_Arcs_inch.pp|Standard]]
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Router_Wrap_X2A_Arcs_inch.pp|4th Axis]]
+|-
+| Laser
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Laser_Arcs_inch.pp|Standard]]
+| style="text-align: center;" | [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Laser_Wrap_X2A_Arcs_inch.pp|4th Axis]]
+|}
+-->
-    Standard Inch Post Processor:
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+| Standard Inch
+| [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip | Spindle]]
+|-
+| Rotary 4th Axis
+| [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Wrap_XtoA_inch.zip | Spindle]]
+|-
+| ATLaS
+| [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_ATLaS_G64_Arc_Inch_TTS.zip | Spindle]]
+|-
+| Laser
+| [[Media:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Laser_Arcs_inch.zip | Spindle]]
+|}
-    [[file:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip]]
+== Installation ==
+# Unzip the downloaded zip file to extract the <code>*.pp</code> file.
+# Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder.
+#* '''File > Open Application Data Folder'''
+#* Some versions of Vectric software allow direct installation via '''Toolpaths > Install PostProcessor...'''
+# After placing the file in the folder, restart the Vectric software.
+#* The PROBOTIX post processor will now show up in the drop-down list when you save your g-code.
-    Rotary Axis Post Processor:
+== Helpful Links ==
+For help finding the MyPostP folder, see here: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc
-    [[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Wrap_XtoA_inch.zip]]
+Old forum topic for editing Vectric post processors:
-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
+Old PDF for editing Vectric post processors:
-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.<br>
-[[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_ATLaS_G64_Arc_Inch_TTS.zip]]