Post Processor
14 articles in Post Processor
Posting Window is Blank (No G-Code Showing)
If you are having trouble seeing G-Code getting posted out after you have created toolpath, please follow through this article. There are two potential issues that could arise when posting out your g-code.
Setup Machine Coordinate System (For Pocket NC 5-Axis Horizontal Machine)
This document will cover the Machine Coordinate System for the Pocket NC 5-Axis Mill machine and will explain how you will set up the Machine Coordinate system inside of BobCAD-CAM
Updating a Post for MDI
To utilize the MDI functionality inside the Mill or Lathe jobs, some simple updates to the post processors are required. This topic will show you how to update the post, and demonstrate generic output.
What is a Post Processor?
This article will help you learn about Post Processors in general. It will describe what they are and what they are used for inside of BobCAD.
Setup Custom Coolant M-Codes in BobCAD-CAM
This article will show you how to set up Coolant M-Codes inside of BobCAD-CAM.
The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Post Processor That Works For YOU!
Have confidence in your NC programs! Learn about the crucial role post processors play in your everyday workflow and find out how you can make the most effective post processor for your machine!
Link a New Post Processor to a Machine in BobCAD-CAM
To link a new post processor with your existing machine, this article will show you how to do this for a specific job or on the default level.
Change Program Number for an NC File
The default program number is set to 100 in BobCAD-CAM. This article will take you through the steps on how to change this number inside of BobCAD at the job level.
Change File Extension for a NC File
This article will take you through the steps on how to change a NC file extension inside of BobCAD-CAM and default it to a different extension.
Building a 5 Axis Rotary Tilt
This article will help describe how a 5 axis Rotary Tilt machine is built inside of BobCAD for use in simulation.
Create a Default Virtual Machine for a Post Processor
Follow the steps in this article to create a new default virtual machine inside of BobCAD and link an existing post processor to that machine.
Find Direction of Rotation & Rotary Type
This document defines the steps taken to determine the Rotary Axis Mode and the Direction of Rotation.
Keyboard Shortcuts for BobCAD-CAM Post Processor Utility
A comprehensive list of shortcuts for Visual Studio Code to be used along with the BobCAD-CAM Post Processor Utility
Error When Posting - CLF Not Found
Read this article help fix the "CLF Not Found" error that pops up when trying to post out a program in the software.