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If you’ve ever felt like G-code editing was more of a chore than it should be, we hear you—and we built the NC Editor just for you. Whether you’re a programmer prepping code for production, or a shop floor operator verifying a post, the NC Editor isn’t just another text editor. It’s a precision tool built to handle real-world manufacturing needs with clarity, accuracy, and power.

Let’s break it down.

A Clean, Custom Workspace

The NC Editor opens with a clean interface that’s all business. With quick access tabs—File, Edit, View, Simulate, and Tools—you’re never more than a click away from what you need. Every tab is logically organized, so whether you’re jumping into job setup or tweaking simulation visibility, the layout keeps things efficient. Plus, you can make it yours. Customize controller behavior to match your machines, change up the interface color schemes to reduce eye fatigue, and dial in mouse behavior so navigation feels second nature. It’s your editor, your way.

File Handling That Doesn’t Miss a Beat

We know your workflow doesn’t start and stop with just one file. That’s why the NC Editor gives you robust options for handling programs. You can open new files, dive back into recent ones, or explore sample files to get ideas. Print hard copies, export your file types, or even save your cut stock as an STL for external use. It’s fast, responsive, and built to keep your momentum going whether you’re in setup, editing, or handoff mode.

Editing Tools That Pack a Punch

This is where the NC Editor really flexes. Find and Replace is supercharged with options for case sensitivity, match types, in-selection edits, and even regular expression support. Beyond that, you’ve got tools to resequence block numbers, clean up excess spaces, and remove blank lines to keep your program lean and readable. And for those who want serious control, the Modify group lets you apply mass changes to feedrates, spindle speeds, and coordinates. You can tweak values across your program in seconds with targeted, powerful edits that save hours on the shop floor.

Simulation That’s Actually Helpful

Ever run a backplot that felt more like a guessing game? The NC Editor eliminates that uncertainty. You can run full simulations of your NC code with adjustable playback speed, real-time visuals, and complete control over what’s shown—like the tool, holder, coordinate systems, machine axes, and more. Rotate the view, zoom in on tight areas, or step through line-by-line to spot problems before they become scrap. With full cut distance and time tracking, you’re not just verifying your code—you’re optimizing it.

A Job Setup System That Gets It

Forget generic simulations. The Job Setup system inside the NC Editor lets you build a real digital twin of your machine environment. Define your machine, then add tools, holders, arbors, adapters—even complex assemblies. Assign stock geometry from scratch or import STL files for ultra-accurate simulation. Define offsets, unit types, and even spindle behavior. Everything about this system is built to reflect how your shop actually runs. That means what you simulate is what you get.

Speaking of Communication…

When it’s time to send your program to the machine, the NC Editor’s DNC tools are ready. Start DNC Transfer directly from the Tools tab and configure every detail of the handshake—serial ports, baud rates, parity bits, line delays, start and end characters, even comment handling. The NC Editor isn’t just a code editor—it’s your direct line to the machine. And since it’s all integrated, you can move from simulation to DNC transfer without skipping a beat.

Your Code, Fully Understood

The true backbone of the NC Editor is its controller template system. Unlike generic editors, this one knows what it’s looking at. Every G-code block is broken down into components—line numbers, motions, parameters, plane selections, offsets, you name it. And each of those components is defined in a template with specific rules, formatting, registers, and styles. Whether you’re tracking a G03 arc move or defining a G54 work offset, the NC Editor maps it all back to the logic behind your controller. It doesn’t just display code—it understands it.

Wrap-Up

The NC Editor doesn’t just help you edit code. It helps you understand it, simulate it, verify it, and communicate it with total confidence. It’s not just smart—it’s practical. Whether you’re a CAM programmer looking for deep control or a machinist on the floor needing reliable simulation and transfer, this tool has your back.

Ready to try it? Open the NC Editor and see what a real G-code environment looks like. You might never go back.

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