Building post processors for milling applications is the basis of all post processor building in BobCAM. All of the other machine types eventually derive their individual post processing methods from those available for milling.
Among the features available for post processing are subroutines, infinite or restartable line numbers, canned cycles vs. discrete tool movements, and the ability to define nearly any function required to cut a part on a mill.
What follows is some general information about making these post processors.
Set up machine configuration using MillingMachineSetup.exe.
Copy a similar post processor file
Make the required edits.
Save the post processor file.
Set BobCAD to use that machine and it will pick up the post from the machine configuration automatically.
Make a program and check the output to ensure that it is correct.
For advanced users, BobCAM includes a full VBScript-based scripting API for use in post processors. It is recommended for use only when absolutely necessary, when there is not already a built-in function or variable to perform an action or output a value that is needed. The post processing engine built into BobCAM is intended to handle as many functions that are possible to achieve on a CNC control. See here for examples, instructions, and references.