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by Les Newell
Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: plasma THC define custom tool parameter for THC set volts
Replies: 10
Views: 55735

Re: plasma THC define custom tool parameter for THC set volts

DefineCustomToolParam should be outside of any functions. Code that is outside of a function will execute immediately when the post is selected in machine options, or when an edited post is saved. Having said that, even if you do have that code inside a function you should not get that error. I just...
by Les Newell
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Autoload plugin not working
Replies: 4
Views: 23645

Re: Autoload plugin not working

Taking another look at the code I think you are right. However it has always worked in the past. I'll update the plugin for future releases.
by Les Newell
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Autoload plugin not working
Replies: 4
Views: 23645

Re: Autoload plugin not working

Try disabling the plugin then look at the log again. Do you still get a warning like this:
Assert failure in function wxDir::GetFirst (C:\wx-3.0\wxWidgets\src\msw\dir.cpp:409). must wxDir::Open() first ("IsOpened()")

Does it work if you choose a directory on your C drive?
by Les Newell
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space
Replies: 6
Views: 6930

Re: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space

Unfortunately that would be quite hard to implement.
by Les Newell
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space
Replies: 6
Views: 6930

Re: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space

I'm afraid there isn't much I can do about it in the short term. I'll add scrolling to the to-do list.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space
Replies: 6
Views: 6930

Re: Adding Options to Plasma Tool dialog - not enigh screen space

1080p should be plenty. The plasma tool dialog should fit on a 720p display. Are you running a post processor that adds a lot of extra options?
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Rotary simulation tool position
Replies: 1
Views: 3316

Re: Rotary simulation tool position

Hold down the shift key while dragging with the mouse. That will rotate the display.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Add x,y,z jog to end of operation
Replies: 2
Views: 3254

Re: Add x,y,z jog to end of operation

The simplest way to do this is to use the parking position. In SheetCam go to Options->job options->parking. Turn on 'Use X' and 'Use Y' then enter the coordinates you want to move to.
by Les Newell
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: turtorials?
Replies: 2
Views: 3694

Re: turtorials?

If you go to YouTube and do a search for SheetCam tutorials you will find quite a few. The ones by Arclight Dynamics are very good.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
Replies: 4
Views: 4185

Re: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type

How are you detecting wiggle and ramp?
I have to admit I would prefer to add an option allow the g-code to specify Z axis moves.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:43 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
Replies: 4
Views: 4185

Re: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type

leadinType only specifies if it is a lead in or a lead out.

There isn't any easy way for the post to know of the pierce is a ramp or wiggle pierce.
by Les Newell
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Scanything camera recommendations - GoPro??
Replies: 1
Views: 2885

Re: Scanything camera recommendations - GoPro??

I've had very good success with ELP cameras, such as this https://www.amazon.com/ELP-2-8-12mm-Varifocal-1-3megapixel-Android/dp/B01N8YH5VY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=elp+camera&qid=1697639397&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Even lighting is very important and these ca...
by Les Newell
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: Illustrator Files not importing correctly.
Replies: 1
Views: 2516

Re: Illustrator Files not importing correctly.

When you import the SVG file a box appears with a bunch of options. Is the pixel size set to 96DPI? If so, try changing it to 90.
by Les Newell
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: postprosser not working for me
Replies: 14
Views: 13850

Re: postprosser not working for me

Unfortunately quite a few download links broke when I upgraded to PHPBB3 some years ago back. It took a bit of hunting though backups but I think this may be the file you want.
by Les Newell
Thu Oct 05, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Problems and questions
Topic: G code problem in MAch 3
Replies: 2
Views: 3171

Re: G code problem in MAch 3

What post processor are you using?
Could you post a copy of the tap file here.