Wire EDM Post Variables

Introduction

This topic contains all of the Wire EDM post variables used for post scripting or customizing posts processors.

Post Variables for Wire EDM Machines

Commands

Description

oldvars

use old position (previous move) variables and misc. variables.

newvars

use new position (current move) variables and misc. variables.

force_x

force the X value to be output next time even if modal.

force_y

force the Y value to be output next time even if modal.

force_z

force the Z value to be output next time even if modal.

force_xl

force the X value of lower contour of 4 Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

force_yl

force the Y value of lower contour of 4 Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

force_xu

force the X value of upper contour of 4 Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

force_yu

force the Y value of upper contour of 4Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

force_u

force the U value of upper contour of 4Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

force_v

force the V value of upper contour of 4Axis part to be output next time even if modal.

memo_xmove

Memorize the current X movement for use later.

memo_ymove

Memorize the current Y movement for use later.

memo_umove

Memorize the current U movement for use later.

memo_vmove

Memorize the current V movement for use later.

memorize_rethread_point

Output code to memorize current location for auto rethread (Sodick).

memorize_line_number

Memorize sequence number for use later.

memorized_line_number

Use memorize sequence number.

debug_on

Turns on automatic debug comments in post output.

debug_off

Turns off automatic debug comments in post output.

exit_if_glue_stop

Ignore the rest of the current contour if on glue stop. Used for Agie.

start_add_block_delete

Add block delete to all lines until stop_add_block_delete is used

stop_add_block_delete

Stop adding block delete that started from using start_add_block_delete

force_no_add_spaces

Force no spaces even when default is set to add spaces.

default_add_spaces

Set add spaces back to condition before force_no_add_spaces was called.

out_ctc_variables

Output cutting conditions variables. Usually at the beginning of the program.

pass_specific

Output start of pass block (Rough block for rough cut, 1st skim block for 1st skim etc).

 

Variables

 

Part Setup

 

absolute_coord

Output code to set coordinates to absolute mode (G90). Code defined in "G Codes/Absolute Coord:".

incremental_coord

Output code to set coordinates to incremental mode (G91). Code defined in "G Codes/Incremental Coord:".

absolute_coord_no_code

Set output mode to absolute, do not output G Code.

incremental_coord_no_code

Set output mode to incremental do no output G Code.

work_coord

Output work coordinates when it changing work pieces. (G54 etc) Code defined in "G Codes/Work offsets".

pattern_work_coord

Output work coordinates for pattern contours. (G54 etc) Code defined in "G Codes/Work offsets".

zero_set_xp_yp

Output code to set current work coordinate to programmed zero (G92X___Y___). Code defined in "G Codes/Coord zero set:".

zero_set_xr_yr

Output code to set current work coordinate to current cycle start point (G92X___Y___). Code defined in "G Codes/Coord zero set:".

zero_set

Output set zero command with out XY values (G92). Code defined in "G Codes/Coord zero set:".

metric_mode

Set output mode to metric.

inch_mode

Set output mode to inch.

metric_mode_no_code

Set output mode to metric without G code.

inch_mode_no_code

Set output mode to inch without G code.

ref_plane

Output reference plane value with prefix (Charmille). Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Reference plane".

part_height

Output workpiece height with prefix. Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Part height".

machining_mode

Output code for machining mode (no taper, taper, 4axis)

work_plane_height

Output work plane height. Determined by feature settings (Primary shape or Stock height, and use of land and taper).

incr_taper_height

Output incremental taper height from land, or primary feature shape.

taper_height

Output taper height.

two_axis_with_taper_start

Output code for two axis taper start.

two_axis_with_taper_end

Output code for two axis taper end.

 

Positioning

 

xr

Output rapid position x with prefix (X1.25) (X prefix hard coded).

yr

Output rapid position y with prefix (Y1.25) (Y prefix hard coded).

x_ur

Output upper guide rapid position x with prefix from post question 606.

y_ur

Output upper guide rapid position x with prefix from post question 607.

xr_no_output

X rapid value to previous move without outputing code.

yr_no_output

Y rapid value to previous move without outputing code.

xr_upper

Output rapid position x upper guide with prefix (X1.25) (X prefix hard coded).

yr_upper

Output rapid position y upper guide with prefix (Y1.25) (Y prefix hard coded).

zr_upper

Output rapid position z upper guide with prefix (Z1.25) (Z prefix hard coded).

xr_lower

Output rapid position x lower guide with prefix (X1.25) (X prefix hard coded).

yr_lower

Output rapid position y lower guide with prefix (Y1.25) (Y prefix hard coded).

zr_lower

Output rapid position z lower guide with prefix (Z1.25) (Z prefix hard coded).

xh

Output home position x with prefix (X1.25) (X prefix hard coded).

yh

Output home position y with prefix (Y1.25) (Y prefix hard coded).

xp

Output programmed zero x (X___). (X prefix hard coded).

yp

Output programmed zero y (Y___). (Y prefix hard coded).

prev_x

Output previous x (X___). (X prefix hard coded).

prev_y

Output previous y (Y___). (X prefix hard coded).

z_position_up

Output code for programmable z position up.

z_position_down

Output code for programmable z position down.

x_f

Output code for x feed value with prefix. (X prefix hard coded).

y_f

Output code for y feed value with prefix. (Y prefix hard coded).

u_f

Output code for u feed value with prefix. (U prefix hard coded).

v_f

Output code for v feed value with prefix. (V prefix hard coded).

u_f_incremental

Output code for incremental u feed value with prefix. (U prefix hard coded).

v_f_incremental

Output code for incremental v feed value with prefix. (U prefix hard coded).

u_f_incr_change

Output code for change in incremental u feed value with prefix. (U prefix hard coded).

v_f_incr_change

Output code for change in incremental v feed value with prefix. (V prefix hard coded).

u_f_angle_perpend

Output code for change in angle perpendicular to xy move (Pos angle to right)

v_f_angle_parallel

Output code for change in angle parallel to xy move (Pos angle forward)

x_lf

Output x value with prefix for lower shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

y_lf

Output y value with prefix for lower shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

x_uf

Output x value with prefix for upper shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

y-uf

Output y value with prefix for upper shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

thread_point_x

Output x value with prefix for thread point.

thread_point_y

Output y value with prefix for thread point.

x_start_hole_rapid

Output x value with prefix for rapid feed to edge of start hole.

y_start_hole_rapid

Output y value with prefix for rapid feed to edge of start hole.

first_rapid_x

Output x value with prefix memorized first rapid point.

first_rapid_y

Output y value with prefix memorized first rapid point.

first_rapid_z

Output z value with prefix memorized first rapid point.

x_first_cut

Output x value with prefix for entrance cut when special cutting conditions are used to enter contour.

y_first_cut

Output y value with prefix for entrance cut when special cutting conditions are used to enter contour.

skip_next_move

Skip next movement in order to output later. Used for line swapping in Agie.

output_xmemo

Output the x value that was memorized with memo_xmove.

output_ymemo

Output the y value that was memorized with memo_ymove.

output_umemo

Output the u value that was memorized with memo_xmove.

output_vmemo

Output the v value that was memorized with memo_xmove.

u0_on_no_taper

Output U0.0 on 2axis part when no taper is used.

v0_on_no_taper

Output V0.0 on 2axis part when no taper is used.

return_to_thread_point

Output block to return to thread point. Used at the end of a program.

 

Arcs

 

xcenter

Output x center of arc with prefix ("Format/Arc center type"). Prefix define "Prefixes/Arc x center:".

ycenter

Output y center of arc with prefix ("Format/Arc center type"). Prefix define "Prefixes/Arc y center:".

rcenter

Output Radius value of arc with prefix ("Format/Arc center type"). Prefix define "Prefixes/Radius value:".

arc_center

Output x, and y center of arc with prefixs ("Format/Arc center type"). Prefix define "Prefixes/Arc x center:" & "Prefixes/Arc x center:".

xcenter_lf

Output x arc center value with prefix for lower shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

ycenter_lf

Output y arc center value with prefix for lower shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

xcenter_uf

Output x arc center value with prefix for upper shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

ycenter_uf

Output y arc center value with prefix for upper shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming.

iso_radius

Output code setting an Iso radius value with prefix. Code define in "G Codes/Iso radius:".

 

Line Numbers

 

n

Output next sequence number with prefix. Prefix hard coded to (N).

n_forced

Force output of next sequence number with prefix (N). Sequence number for set in "Format/sequence numbers:".

agie_100_n

Used to set the first line number prefix to : for agie 100.

seq_numbers_start

Set the current N sequence number to the sequence number start value.

 

Sub Programs

 

sub_call

Output subprogram call. Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Arc x center:".

sub_return

Output subprogram return. Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Arc y center:".

sub_num

Output subprogram number without prefix.

sub_num_no_prefix

Output subprogram number without prefix.

sub_num_with_prefix

Output subprogram number with prefix. Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Subprogram:".

pattern_contour_sub_start

Output pattern contour code for subprogram start.

 

Comments

 

comment_start

Output comment start. Code defined in "Misc parameters/Comment start:".

comment_end

Output comment end. Code defined in "Misc parameters/Comment end:".

system_comment

Output the automatic comment "FEATURE 1 CNT2X ROUGH CUT FORWARD"

feature_name_comment

Output Feature Name comment "2 AXIS CONTOUR1-RECTANGULAR DIE3"

pass_name_comment

Output pass name comment "ROUGH 1"

feature_pass_names_comment

Output Feature and pass names "2 AXIS CONTOUR1-RECTANGULAR DIE3 ROUGH1"

sub_comment

Output subprogram description comment.

output_date

Output the date in the form "Tue. 03/05/2002"

output_time

Output the current time in the form "11:35AM"

prog_n

Output program number without prefix (O0001). Hard code prefix ("O",prog_n)

prog_name

Output program name (file name of saved program on disk)

machine_make

Output machine manufacturers name as string.

machine_model

Output machine model name as string.

pass_name

Output pass name. (Used in comment)

feature_name

Output feature name. (Used in comment)

workpiece_name

Output workpiece name. (Used in comment)

user_defined_operation_pass_comment

Output the user defined comment for the pass defined in the User Comment tab of the operation dialog.

user_comment_1

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 1

user_comment_2

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 2

user_comment_3

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 3

user_comment_4

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 4

user_comment_5

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 5

user_comment_6

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 6

user_comment_7

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 7

user_comment_8

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 8

user_comment_9

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 9

user_comment_10

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 10

user_comment_11

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 11

user_comment_12

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 12

user_comment_13

Output the comment entered in part settings comment13

user_comment_14

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 14

user_comment_15

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 15

user_comment_16

Output the comment entered in part settings comment 16

 

G Codes

 

feed_move

Set movement to feed and output feed move command (G01). Value defined in "G Codes/Feed move:".

rapid_move

Set movement to rapid and output rapid move command (G00). Value defined in "G Codes/Rapid move:".

cc

Output code for Cutter compensation. Codes defined in "G Codes".

measurement

Output measurement mode (inch/metric). Inch defined in "G Codes/Inch mode:" & "G Codes/Metric mode:".

g_taper

Output Code for taper cutting on. (At present hard coded to G51,G52 will add questions).

g_arc_move

Output G code for arc moves. G02, G03 hard coded.

g_lower

Output G code for lower shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming (G01, G02, G03).

g_upper

Output G code for upper shape in 4 Axis entity to entity programming (G01, G02, G03).

four_axis_xyuv_start

Output code to start 4 axis xyuv cutting. Code defined in "G Codes/4axis start".

four_axis_xyuv_end

Output code to end 4 axis xyuv cutting. Code defined in "G Codes/4axis end".

 

M Codes

 

end_of_file

Output end of file code (M02). Code define in "M Codes/End of file:".

stop

Output stop code (M00). Code define in "M Codes/Stop:".

optional_stop

Output code for Optional Stop (M01). Code define in "M Codes/Optional stop:".

stop_on_rough

Allow a stop to output if on rough cut and no glue stop

stop_tab_no_submerged

Output stop code if contour is tab cut when not in submerged machining.

stop_no_submerged

Output stop code if in submerged machining.

stop_no_autothread

Output stop code if no autothreading.

stop_for_tab_forced

Force the output of stop code on tab cut.

optional_stop_last_skim

Allow a optional stop to output on last skim pass

stop_for_tab

Output stop code for tab cut.

optional_stop_for_tab

Output optional stop for tab cut.

stop_die_on_rough_no_tab

Output Stop code at the end of the rough cut on a Die when no tap cut is used.

stop_on_rough_no_coreless

Output Stop code at the end of the rough cut except for the rough cut of a coreless cut.

optional_stop_die_on_rough_no_tab

Output Optional Stop code at the end of the rough cut on a Die when no tap cut is used.

optional_stop_on_rough_no_coreless

Output Optional Stop code at the end of the rough cut except for the rough cut of a coreless cut.

optional_stop_on_rough

Output Optional Stop code at the end of all rough cuts.

stop_last_skim

Output Stop code at the end of the last skim cut.

optional_stop_for_tab_forced

Output Stop code on tab cut, and force the output even if machine is stoped.

optional_stop_on_first_glue_stop

Output Stop code on first glue stop.

optional_stop_no_autothread

Output Stop code when not auto threading is used.

optional_stop_no_submerged

Output Stop code when not using submerged machining.

stop_for_tab_with_leadout_forced

Output Stop code on tab cut with leadout forced.

optional_stop_for_tab_with_leadout_forced

Output Optional Stop code on tab cut with leadout forced.

stop_on_first_glue_stop

Output Stop code on first glue stop.

stop_no_output

Set the internal stop code varialbe to Stop, but do not output code.

high_pressure_pump_on

Output code to turn high pressure pump on. Code define in "M Codes/High pressure on:".

high_pressure_pump_off

Output code to turn high pressure pump off. Code define in "M Codes/High pressure off:".

cut_wire

Output code to cut wire. Code define in "M Codes/Wire cut:".

thread_wire

Output code to thread wire. Code define in "M Codes/Wire thread:".

 

Cutting Parameters

 

submerged

Output code to fill tank if submerged machining is available and active.

wire_speed

Output code for wire speed if #522 is y. Prefix defined in question 611.

wire_tension

Output code for wire tension if #522 is y. Prefix defined in question 612.

generator_reg_num

Generator register number for Agie.

offset_reg_num

Offset register number.

flushing_reg_num

Flushing register number for agie.

angle_reg_num

Angle register number for agie.

wire_offset_force

Force the output of the "wire_offset" variable.

wire_offset_taper

Force the output of the "offset_taper" variable.

wire_offset_zero

Force the output of the "offset_zero" varaible

ctc_register

Output the code for the current Cutting Conditions Register.

ctc_value

Output the Cutting Coditions value without prefix.

rapid_feed_rate

Output the feed rate using the rapid feed rate value.

 

Cutting Conditions

 

cutting_cond_first_cut

Output code for cutting condition for entrance cut (power setting). Prefix define in "Prefixes/Cutting cond:".

cutting_cond

Output code for setting cutting conditions (power setting). Prefix define in "Prefixes/Cutting cond:".

 

Feed Rate

 

feed_rate

Output code for feed rate.

start_hole_feed_rate

Output code for rapid feed rate to edge of start hole.

feed_rate_first_cut

Output code for entrance cut feed rate.

feed_rate_force

Force the output of the "feed_rate" variable.

 

Offset

 

out_offset_variables

Output offsets register variables. (Used only if set to use variables for offset "Misc parameters/Taper-offset".

wire_offset

Output code to set wire offset. Codes defined in "G Codes/Offset left:", & "G Codes/Offset right:".

cancel_offset

Output cancel wire offset in 2Axis. Code defined in "G Codes/Cancel offset:".

cancel_offset_4axis

Output cancel wire offset in 4Axis. Code defined in "G Codes/Cancel 4axis offset:".

agie_wire_offset

Output code to set wire offset for agie machines. Prefix defined in "Prefixes/Wire offset:".

set_offset_register

Output code calling an offset register to set wire offset.

offset_register

Output code for the current offset register.

offset_value

Output offset amount.

 

Taper

 

out_taper_varaibles

Output taper angles as register variables. (Used only if set to use variables for taper "Misc parameters/Taper-offset".

cancel_taper

Output code for cancel taper. Code defined in "G Codes/Cancel taper:".

taper_angle

Output code to set taper angle. See taper format setting in "Misc parameters/Taper-offset".

taper_zero

Output taper zero degrees. Used to initialize taper to zero at the beginning of program.

taper_register

Output taper register number when taper is output using registers.

taper_value

Output taper angle.

taper_mode

Output taper mode (Left, Right, Off).

taper_angle_no_prefix

Output taper angle without prefix.

force_taper_zero_on_taper

Force the output of a taper of 0.0, When the set taper value is not 0.0.

 

Start Hole (Start Hole Drilling)

 

drill_sub_calls

Output drill subroutine call for making start hole.

drill_end_of_file

Output drill end of file for making start holes.

drill_subprogram

Output drill sub program with hole positions.

drill_program

Output drill positions without sub programs.

z_drill

Output Z value for drilled hole.

z_clearance

Output Z clearance for positioning between drilled holes.

 

Script File (Agie 123 with Jobs)

 

agie_123_job_xr

Output X rapid block for agie 123 with jobs.

agie_123_job_yr

Output Y rapid block for agie 123 with jobs.

iso_file_path

Output the NC sub folder for the ISO file if user has selected NC files to create sub folder.

tech_file_name

Output the Technology file name.

tech_file_path

Output the Technology file path.

contour_direction

Output the contour chain direction (CCW or CW).

rough_pass_direction

Output the Rough pass contour direction (CCW or CW).

agie_123_pass_direction

Output the contour direction (CCW or CW) using logic based on which pass is being cut.

 

Script File (AgieVision)

 

file_path

File path for all files when using script format.

open_script_file

Open the script file.

close_script_file

Close the script file.

open_iso_file

Open Iso file.

close_iso_file

Close Iso file.

iso_file_name

Iso file name.

set_to_nc_file

Set all writing functions to the nc file.

set_to_iso_file

Set all writing functions to the iso file.

set_to_script_file

Set all writing functions to the script file.

set_to_sbr_file

Set all writing functions to the sbr file.

iso_file

Iso file name.

script_file

Script file name.

material_name

Material name.

wire_name

Wire name

punch_die_open

Output feature type (punch, die, open contour) for Agie Vision.

entry_mode

Output leadin/leadout mode for Agie Vision.

exit_mode

Output exit mode for Agie Vision.

stp_number

Start point number.

number_of_skims

Output number of skim passes.

tab_width

Output tab width.

reverse_tabs

Output setting for reverse tab cuts.

output_sub_calls

Output subprogram call line (" camw1");

output_sub_def

Output subprogram define line ("sub camw1");

output_sub_number

Output the subprogram number ("1").

zero_position_x

Work piece zero X value (ID_POSX).

zero_position_y

Work piece zero Y value (ID_POSY).

zero_position_z

Work piece zero Z value.

return_plane_distance

Work piece machining return Plane (ID_VALRETP).

security_plane_distance

Work piece machining security Plane (ID_VALSECP).

part_length

Work piece length (ID_DIML).

part_width

Work piece length (ID_DIMB).

priority_number

Machining order priority number (ID_PRIORITY).

quality_name1

Output quality name for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

quality_name2

Output quality name for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

work_condition1

Output work condition for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

work_condition2

Output work condition for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

ra_value1

Output Ra value for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

ra_value2

Output Ra value for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

te_value1

Output Te value for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

te_value2

Output Te value for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

tkm_value1

Output Tkm value for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

tkm_value2

Output Tkm value for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

high_speed1

Output high speed machining for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

high_speed2

Output high speed machining for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

smooth_finish1

Output smooth finish setting for Normal cut and land cut for agie vision.

smooth_finish2

Output smooth finish setting for Taper cut of land and taper for agie vision.

commutation_entry_distance

(ID_COMMPOINTENTRY)

commutation_exit_distance

(ID_COMMPOINTEXIT)

four_axis_z_lower

Four axis cutting z lower section value (ID_POSZ).

start_hole_diameter

Start hole diameter value (ID_DIAMETER)

set_collar_cutting_land

Output the collar setting for land.

set_collar_cutting_taper

Output the collar setting for taper.

collar_position

Z value for collar/land (ID_POSZ).

collar_taper_angle

Taper value for collar/land & taper (ID_TAPER).

collar_taper_height

Output the collar taper height.

collar_group_name

Output the collar group name.

end_point_x

End point X (ID_POSX).

end_point_y

End point Y (ID_POSY).

taper_collar_type

Collar/Land type (on top, on bottom).

die_clearance

Die clearance (ID_CLEARANCE).

prev_iso_file_name

Previous Iso file name.

collar_type

Output collar type for land and taper.

collar_land_height

Land height.

agie_work_name

Work piece name for taper in land and taper (LC1,LC2,LC3).

agie_group_name

Group name.

output_agie_taper_z

Output the taper Z value.

punch_die

Output the PUN / HOL value for punches and dies.

output_quality_one

Output that quality one is either quality is user defined or predefined.

output_quality_two

Output that quality two is either quality is user defined or predefined.

output_quality_one_coreless

Output that quality one for coreless is either quality is user defined or predefined.

output_quality_one_land_and_taper

Output that quality one for land and taper is either quality is user defined or predefined.

output_quality_two_land_and_taper

Output that quality two for land and taper is either quality is user defined or predefined.

output_die_clearance

Output die clearance in Agievision.

output_agie_taper

Output lines for taper in Agievision.

output_agie_leadout

Output lines for leadout in Agievision.

 

Agie

 

cc_coreless_agie

Output the appropriate offset (G40,G41) of coreless cut depending on if it is the 1st, 2nd, of 3rd entity.

agie_start_of_file

Output the agie start of file block if it has not been output yet.

last_move_direction_coreless

Output the X,Y of the vector of the last movement of the coreless cut.

last_move_direction

Output the X,Y of the vector of the last movement of contour cut.

first_move_direction

Output the X,Y of the vector of the first movement of contour cut.

first_move_split_arc

Output the first move of the contour if it is an arc. Split the arc and output it as two arc moves.

x_f_distance_from_end

Output the X move of a line moving to a point a distance back from the actual end point.

y_f_distance_from_end

Output the Y move of a line moving to a point a distance back from the actual end point.

x_f_arc_distance_from_end

Output the X move of a arc moving to a point a distance back along the arc from the actual end point.

y_f_arc_distance_from_end

Output the Y move of a arc moving to a point a distance back along the arc from the actual end point.

arc_center_distance_from_end

Output the new arc center when arc cut distance from arc end is used.

prev_v_to_zero

Set the prev V movement value to 0.0.

 

Sodick

 

sodick_taper_height

Output taper height as stock height, or land height depending on current settings, Use in header for TP value.

sodick_taper_opposite_height

Output taper opposite height as stock height, or land height depending on current settings, Use in header for TN value.

memorize_rethread_on_stop

Output the code for memorizing the rethread point when the wire breaks.

 

Charmille

 

g27_on_no_taper

Output a G27 code when no taper is used on 2Axis contour.

taper_zero_blum

Output taper 0.0. Custom variable for Blum.

 

Ona

 

technology_file_name

Output the technology file name that was entered on the ONA posting page.

xcenterup_minus_xcenterlow

Output X center value for upper section arc of 4 axis part incremental from X Center of lower section arc.

ycenterup_minus_ycenterlow

Output Y center value for upper section arc of 4 axis part incremental from Y Center of lower section arc.

 

Wire Guides

 

metric_upper_guide_pos

Output upper wire guide position in metric regardless of inch/metric mode

upper_guide_pos

Output upper wire guide position.

lower_guide_pos

Output lower wire guide position.

guide_span

Output the distance between upper guide, and lower guide.

 

Misc Characters

 

cr_lf

Output carriage return line feed characters.

single_quote

Output single quote character.

quote

Output double quote character.

n_spaces

Output spaces for the number of characters in the previous sequence numbers

four_axis_delimeter

Output delimeter character between upper and lower. Delimeter value define in "Misc parameters/4axis contour delimeter:".

null

Output a ascii charater 0 or NULL.

 

Misc Variables

 

on_error_jump

Output code for on error jump. Code defined in "M Codes/On error:".

incr_upper_plane

Output incremental value from program plane to upper plane.