Winpost

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I SOFTWAREWinpost
GENERAL INFORMATION.
The majority of the CFAO create neutral files including of the
instructions CN credits for the machines. Much is in called
binary code Cl-dated, or in an adapted ASCII format of
language APT. Certain FAO provide a high degree of
flexibility, allowing to include a little all in the neutral file,
whereas others are more restrictive. This utility makes it
possible to convert these files APT for milling machines 3/4
axes and CU 3 or 5 axes.
Generation of the code

EMULATION OF CONTROLLERS
CNC & SUPPORT CODES-G
Winpost generates the codes G, supports the conditional checks of execution of the functions
(other functions in the block course, values of current variables, states machine etc) which can
change l' interpretation of the mot.

Winpost integrates the majority of the functions like:

The management the lengths d' tools
Programming in point pivot (RTCP)
Fixed cycles and shifts of origins
The management of variables, under programs and macros as well as the loops and logical
connections.To have the code list APT supported by the software defer to the chapter V
DEFINITION OF the CODES

LIMIT OF GUARANTEE
Because many parameters external with the software can generate errors and collisions on the machine,
no guarantee n' is provided, as for the exactitude of the course of the programs generated by the
software. You must always keep in mind that this program is only one invaluable help for the
development of your courses but will never provide a total safety of unfolding real of the courses. The
program could not be held for person in charge of all damage direct, indirect, secondary or additional
(financial losses due to the shortfall, with l' interruption d' activities or with the loss of data, etc, rising
from l' use of the Program or l' d' impossibility; to use this one).I-1

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SYMBOLS USE IN THIS HANDBOOK

This symbol appears beside specific notes notes explaining the particular functions
current subject.

This symbol appears beside the easy ways which return easier work to you.

This symbol appears beside the warnings with the actions which could cause a damage with your work.

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II USE OF THE SOFTWARE

The principal interface of the software arises in the following form. With 5 distinct zones:
Bar menus and icons

Treated file APT

ISO file obtained

Tree of
Posting of
information

Zone
of information

You can redimensionner the size of these zones while clicking on the bars of separation of these zones
and by bringing these last on the desired position. In order to return these bars more visible following
pictograms one added on the bars allowing of redimensionnerzones.pour the horizontal bar of
redimensioning for the vertical bar of redimensioning.

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TO CHARGE A POST-PROCESSOR
To charge a post-processor you can use small Slection Post-processor.

Select then file PC (Post-processor Configuration) correspondent with vote machine.

TO CHARGE A FILE APT

The loading of files APT can be done either by the menu Ouvrir file APT or by the bar of icons.

To open a file APT

TO CONVERT FILE APT INTO ISO FILE

The button launches the transformation starting from the zone of text.

This button makes it possible to convert the file directly without run of the treatment of the
code to the screen.

In mode of direct transformation

the processing times are much shorter

.that mode from the zone of text

You can also press on the key Echap (ESC) to stop the treatment. The treatment does not stop
immediately but goes until the end of the instruction in progress.

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Tree of information
After having used the orders of transformation one finds in the tree of information a summary of the
tools met in files APT.

Many tools detected in file APT

List detected tools

Stagnation point
While clicking with the button of right-hand side on a line this makes it possible to insert
or remove one
stagnation point. In mode of transformation from
the transformation
the zone of text will stop on the stagnation point
requested.
To insert a stagnation point:
Click with the button of right-hand side of the mouse
on line having to be used as stagnation point.

Click with the button of right-hand side to insert the

point.
Re-click with the same button if you wish to
remove.

The use of the stagnation point is primarily used in the cases of development of the
post-processor
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III DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS

FILE
This menu gathers the functions making it possible to charge or safeguard the various types
of file managed by the software.

To open file APT

Allows to give the responsability a file APT to
be treated.

To save ISO File

Allows to record the Iso file obtained under the same name or another name.

Selection post-processor
Allows to select the configuration of the post-processor
used. The configuration is stored in files (*.PPC)

To open ISO File

D' allows; to open an ISO file already postprocess.

To leave
Closing of the file and exit of the program.

TREATMENT
Together functions of conversion of the ISO file.

To convert from zone of text

The Convertir function from zone of text makes it possible to launch the conversion of file
APT starting from the zone of text.

To convert directly
This menu makes it possible to convert file APT directly. The end result will be charged in
the zone with text located on the right of the software.
This method is faster than the preceding one.

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OPTIONS
This group of menu gathers the optional functions making it possible to regulate certain
parameters. One also finds in this group the functions to modify the configuration of a postprocessor.

Post-processor definition
This function makes it possible to open the window of configuration of the
post-processor.
This function is also accessible by the
bar of tools.
button

Option
This menu allows d' to reach the general options of the WinPost program. It is thus possible to
choose the language of the software thus qu' an option which makes it possible during the
treatment of file since the line of order to close the program after the treatment of file APT. L'
use of the program is then completely transparent for l' user.

Exporter Log
The function allows d' to export under a format text the messages present in the window d'
posting of the messages. This function is especially useful for the debugging of the software
and l' sending of d' report/ratio; use.

RAZ Log
Erase the zone of report/ratio.

BY THE WAY
Find in this menu the relative informations with the version of the current
software.

Version
The Version function gives you the version of the software. This information is important in
particular if you detected a problem in the software your information feedback must be
obligatorily accompanied by the number of version.

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BAR TOOLS
To open File APT

Allows to open a file APT

To save Iso

Allows to save the ISO file after modifications.

Configuration

This button gives access to the configuration of the current

post-processor.

Conversion from zone of text

Direct conversion

Activate the conversion of the file from the zone of text.

Carry out conversion directly since the textual file (faster
but does not allow to follow the course of conversion).

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IV TO CONFIGURE NEW POSTPROCESSORPRINCIPE

The definition of the parameters is divided into 10 groups. Each group treating an aspect of the
configuration of the post processor. The transformation into ISO of a file APT is only the writing under
another format of the basic format. For this reason the program is there to only interpret what already
exists in file APT. In particular the order of execution of the various parts and order is strongly related
to the order of the instructions in file APT of origin. It is possible to differ the exit from an order but it will
be difficult to leave information whereas the latter Na yet be defined in the APT origin.

Format of a variable
The fields defining a formatting of the addresses make it possible to define the code associated with the
variable as well as the format with the associated numerical value.

Exemple : X#0.000
For a value of 973.38814

X#0.000 turn overX973.388

X+#0.00 turn overX+973.39 (the sign is forced)

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The software uses the function in-house FORMAT to format the exit of the codes. It code being directly related to
the regional parameters of your computer the exit of the point as separating decimal must thus be defines in the
regional parameters of Windows.

List Variables available

In the zones of text defining a whole of line of code, it is possible to parameterize the exit of certain variables by
including a code in the form:
& (NOM_VARIABLE, FORMAT_DE_SORTIE)
Example: N& (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) & (PP_SPINDLE, #) for the instruction stop pin will leave the code N120 M05
during the treatment of code APT SPINDL/OFF

Existing variables
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR

:
:
:
:
:

Number of the current tool

Value spindle speed
Value speed in advance current
Code M of current lubrication
Code M d' aspiration current

PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT

:
:
:
:

Code M of startup of the pin current

Comment running coming is code TPRINT or of the last line $$
Code G of correction current tool
Code for temporization

PP_CORR
PP_TEMPO
PP_PARTNO
PP_REWIND

: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT

: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT

PP_FILE
PP_NCFILE

: Name of current the ISO File without the

extension
: Name of current the ISO File with the
extension

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PP_DATE
PP_TIME

: Current date
: Current hour
These two variables are used to give the date and l' hour of
creation of the ISO file

Line example of parameter : N&(PP_N_LINE,0) ( Date : &(PP_DATE,DD/MM/YYYY) /

&(PP_TIME,HH:MM) )
Result : N8 ( Date : 20/03/2011 / 14:29 )

PP_N_LINE

: Number of the current line

PP_FIRST_X
PP_FIRST_Y
PP_FIRST_Z
PP_FIRST_A
PP_FIRST_B
PP_FIRST_C

:
:
:
:
:
:

Coordinates
Coordinates
Coordinates
Coordinates
Coordinates
Coordinates

X of the first point after a change of tool

Y of the first point after a change of tool
Z of the first point after a change of tool
has first point after a change of tool
B of the first point after a change of tool
C of the first point after a change of tool

the automatic classification of the lines is not added with the codes not treated
in the zones of text. You must thus add the N& code; (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) in front
of the lines to be numbered.
Existing variables for the cycles of drilling

You will find hereafter the list of the variables available in the cycles of drilling.
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR
PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT

: Number d' tool

: Spindle speed
: Speed d' advances
: Code lubrication
: Code aspiration
: Direction of rotation of the pin:
Comment

First point to use for gone up after last drilling

PP_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point after a change of tool
Variable Cycle
PP_CYCLE_DEPTH: Current depth
PP_CYCLE_FEED: Speed of the cycle
PP_CYCLE_DWELL: Tempo current
PP_CYCLE_RETRACT: value of the current distance from withdrawal
PP_CYCLE_CLEARENCE: value of the current security distance
PP_CYCLE_ZSTEP: Depth d' increment of drilling for cycles DEEP or BRKCHP current
PP_CYCLE_PITCH: Step value for l' machining helicoid current
PP_CYCLE_RADIALPASS: Radial master key for l' machining current spiral

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Premier Point
PP_CYCLE_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point of fixed cycle
PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point of fixed cycle
PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point of the fixed cycle
Point de cycle
PP_CYCLE_X
PP_CYCLE_Y
PP_CYCLE_Z

: Coordinates X d' call d' a fixed cycle

: Coordinates Y d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Coordinates Z d' call d' a fixed cycle

PP_CYCLE_A
PP_CYCLE_B
PP_CYCLE_C

: Value angle has d' call d' a fixed cycle

: Value angle B d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle C d' call d' a fixed cycle

Variables for comment tool

These variables are not available qu' with code APT CUTTER
TOOL_NAME: Name of l' tool
TOOL_NUM: Number of l' tool
TOOL_DIAM: Diameter of l' tool
TOOL_ANGLE: Angle of l' tool (conical tool)
TOOL_RC: Ray of corner of l' tool
TOOL_LG: Length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_CUT: Cutting length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_PROG: Length of l' programmed tool

TOOL_REMARK

: Comment associated with l' tool

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GENERAL
General parameters of the post-processor

Name: Name of the Post-processor. This information is used to name the post-processor. This
name will be posted in the bar d' heading of the program.
Type Post-processor:
Siemens 840D
Heidenhain ISO
Conversational Heidenhain
NUM
FIDIA
FANUC
ROBOT KUKA
Siemens 810T

The type of the post-processor is an indication and can have an influence on the generated
code or the way in which the program treats the code. Thus the configurations Conversational
Heidenhain and Siemens 810 T are they specific.
Repertory d' origin of files APT: localization of files APT. Allows to preferably specify a
repertory for the loading of files APT
Repertory of destination of the ISO files: localization d' writing of the ISO files
Extension ISO File: Extension of generated the Iso files ex (.mpf for Siemens file or .h for
conversational Heidenhain files)
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Exit comments: the comments present in file APT will be treated left in the ISO file. This
corresponds to the code of the type $$ l' instruction PPRINT being treated as a specific
instruction which can be a comment or a computer code.
Comment beginning: Character indicating the d' beginning; a comment (example the point
comma or the bracket)
Fine comment: Character indicating the end d' a comment in a file Iso (example the bracket)

Space inter code: A space is used to separate the codes. This lrend the more readable code
but also larger.
Exit number of line: Exit of the classification of the lines Exit number of line for comment:
This option makes it possible to specify that the lines not comprising that comments will be
also numbered To compress code: Allows to remove the codes nonmodal in order to limit the
size of generated the Iso files.

Ex :lines APT :
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000
FEDRAT/ 1000.0000,MMPM
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 16.10030, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000

Will give:
G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 X-45.8903 Y-44.4493 Z16.1003 A0.000 C0.000 F1000

if l' option n' is not activated and

G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 Z16.1003 F1000 Si

l'option est active

Format number of line: Format for the exit of the numbers of line example: N#0 for an exit of
the code of the type N10, N20 for a fixed exit: N0006 to use for example N#0000 To
compress code: Allows to remove the codes non modal in order to limit the size of generated
the Iso files.
Starting number: Starting number for the numbers of line Increment of classification:
Increment of classification example 5 for lines of 5 in 5 Number of maximum line: Maximum
number of line. Once reached classification sets out again with the starting number.

Tolerance calculation: Tolerance of calculation for function d' posting of the course or
certain approximations. Value not used in current version of the post-processor.

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AXES
Definition of the addresses for the axes
machines

Format des diffrents axes CN:

X :Displacement on X
Y :Displacement on Y
Z :Displacement on Z
I :Coordonnes I centre X pour les centres de cercle
J :Coordonnes J centre Y pour les centres de cercle
K :Coordonnes K centre Z pour les centres de cercle
A :Format de l'axerotatif A
B :Format de l'axerotatif B
C :Format de l'axerotatif C

R (Radius of circle): Format for the exit of the circular interpolations under the format R (by
giving the ray of l' interpolation.
Incremental coding: In the case or the notation incremental by a coding different from the
linear axes (conversational Heidenhain example L IX IY IZ) l' passes; activation of this option
makes it possible to add with the coding of axes X there Z the following code Macro code of
return: Code to add with X Y and Z for a movement into incremental.
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Order of the axes: allows to specify l' order of exit of the Attention axes must contain the
13 following Letters:
NGXYZ I J K R A B C F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

L' order functions for the moment only for the exit of G XYZ and ABC

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STITCH & SPEED

Definition of the codes and parameters governing the advances and startup of the
pin.

Stop Stitches: Code for l' stop of rotation of the pin (M05 Example) Stitch time
direction: Code for the setting in rotation of the pin clockwise (M03 Example)

Stitch anti-clockwise direction: Code for the setting in rotation of the pin anticlockwise (M04
Example)
Code speed: Code of exit of the advances F#0 example for an exit of the type F1000 Pr
codes speed: Code beginning of line for management speed Code speed stitches: Code for
the rotation of the pin S#0 example for an exit of the S10000 type
Startup stitches: Complete sequence for the startup of the
pin Example for Heidenhain post-processor:
& (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) TOOL CAL & (PP_TOOL, #0) Z S&
(PP_S_SPINDLE, #0) & (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) & (PP_SPINDLE,
#0)Donneune sortie du type :

8 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2000

9 M03

Stop stitches: Sequence of code supplements for l' stopping of the

pin.
Heidenhain example:
&(PP_N_LIGNE,#0) L M05

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Give :574 L M05

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CODE G
Dfinition des codes G.

G01
G00
G70
G71
G90
G91

Work advances: Definition of the code d' work advances

Advances fast: Definition of the code d' advances fast
work in INCH: Definition of work in INCH
work into metric: Definition of work into metric
work in absolute: Displacement mode in absolute
work of relative: Mode of displacement into relative (activated with codes APT GODLTA)

G17 plan XY Definition of the standard schemes of work

G18 plan ZY
G19 plan YZ
Tempo: D' definition; an instruction of temporization
(code APT DELAY)
Code for origin: definition of the code for an origin
Code for shift origin: Allows with codes APT ORIGIN to define a news origin
Code for treatment FROM:
Code for treatment of code APT FROM Fast exit advances fast: rapid displacements can
be left in advance work with a speed known as fast. This option makes it possible to
replace the G00 code by a G1 code and a speed d' advances defined in the two following
parameters.

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Code advances fast G1:

Code displacement intended to replace G00 Speed advances fast: Speed
used for displacements in rapid
Time circular G02: Code circular displacement
G02 Circulairetrigo
G03: Code circular displacement G03
Format Left Circle: D' definition; a circular instruction of displacement

Particular case of the exit of the circular interpolations

As for the codes of beginning and end of file the exit of a circular interpolation is managed
by a text which can contain variables. It is possible to parameterize the exit of certain
variables by including a code in the form:
& (NOM_VARIABLE, FORMAT_DE_SORTIE)
Exemple : N&(PP_N_LINE,#0) &(PP_SPINDLE,#) for the instruction stop pin will leave it
codeN120 M05 during the treatment of code APT SPINDL/OFF
Existing variables

PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COMMENT

: Value speed in advance current

: Comment running coming is code TPRINT or of the last line $$

PP_CORR

: Code G of correction current tool

PP_CODE_RING
: Code circular interpolation G02/G03
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_X: Coordinates into relative compared to
starting point X point of center
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_Y :Coordinates into relative compared to the starting point Y of the point
of center
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_Z :Coordinates into relative compared to starting point Z of the point of
center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_X: Coordinates absolute X of the point of center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_Y: Coordinates absolute Y of the point of center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_Z: Coordinates absolute Z of the point of center.

PP_POINT_CERCLE_X: Coordinates X of the point of end of definition of the interpolation

circular PP_POINT_CERCLE_Y: Coordinates Y of the point of end of definition of the
interpolation circular PP_POINT_CERCLE_Z: Coordinates Z of the point of end of
definition of the interpolation circular

PP_RAYON_CERCLE: Circle radius

PP_ANGLE_CERCLE: Circle Angle

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PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_X: Coordinates X of the middle point when using an interpolation

circular by 3 points PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_Y: Coordinates Y of the middle point when using
an interpolation circular by 3 points PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_Z: Coordinates Z of the middle
point when using an interpolation circular by 3 points

PP_ANGLE_A_CERCLE: Angle Machine has one end off interpolation

PP_ANGLE_B_CERCLE: Angle Machine B one end off interpolation
PP_ANGLE_C_CERCLE: Angle Machine C one end off interpolation

CODE M
Definition of the codes M and management of lubrication. In the codes M one will find the
blocking of the rotary axes and the code of end d' operation or d' temporary stop operator.

Exit Codes Lubrication: L' activation of l' option makes it possible to take into account codes
APT COOLNT and to leave the corresponding code
Lubrication ONE:
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /ON
Lubrification OFF:
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /OFF
Lubrification FLOOD:
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /FLOOD
Lubrification AIR:
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /AIR
Air ON: code corresponding to code APT AIR /ON
Air OFF: code corresponding to code APT AIR /OFF
Stop Operation: M01 Codes stop operation
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Stop Programs: M00: code stop programs M00

Blocking Centers ON: code blocking of the axes codes APT CLAMP/ON
Blocking Centers OFF: code blocking of the axes codes APT CLAMP/OFF
Blocking Axe a: codes blocking of the rotary axes has code APT CLAMP/AAXIS ONE and OFF
Blocking Centers b: codes blocking of the rotary axes B codes APT CLAMP/BAXIS ONE and
OFF Blocking Centers C: code blocking of the rotary axes C codes APT CLAMP/CAXIS ONE
and OFF
Code AUXFUN: Definition of the exit of code AUXFUN. Code AUXFUN makes it possible to
specify a digital code generally used with a code Mr.

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TOOL
Definition of the codes of management of
the tools

Corrector cancellation: Code d' cancellation of corrector d' tool Left corrector:
Code d' activation of the correction d' tool on the left of the Correct profile righthand side: Code d' activation of the correction on the right of the profile
Corrector at the end of the line: Place the code of correction at the end
of the line. Example codes for heidenhain: 216 L Y3.028 Z2.786 RL
Management codes TOOLNO: This option makes it possible to take into account code
TOOLNO the following sequence makes it possible to define the code used to manage
code TOOLNO
TOOL cancellation: Together of code to cancel the loading tool before passing to the
following loading. Heidenhain example: TOOL CAL 0

Change TOOL: Code change d' a tool Example of

configuration: ConfigWinPost T& (PP_TOOL, #0) D&
(PP_TOOL, #0) G54

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Exit Machine
T6D6
G54

Exit codes CUTTER: This option allows d' to use information coming from code APT
CUTTER to leave either the comment or the instructions
The following sequence makes it possible to define the code used to manage code
CUTTER.
Note: These instructions use specific variables which are described in the Liste paragraph
Variables available page IV-1.
Example of code ConfigWinPost:
(TOOLDIAMETER&(TOOL_DIAM,#0)/RADCORNER&(TOOL_RC,#0))
Will give in the code Iso Sortie Machine:
(TOOLDIAMETER20/RADCORNER5)

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5AXES
Definition of the kinematics of the machine 5axes as well as its limits on the axes.

Type: Inform the type of machine to be simulated. In the currently available type one will
find:
Type 1 =
Type 2 =
Type 3 =
Type 4 =
Type 5 =
Type 6 =
Type 7 =
Type 8 =
Type 9 =
Type 10 =
Type 11 =
Type 12 =
Type 13 =
Type 14 =
Plateau
Type 15 =
Type 16 =
Type 17 =
Turning
Type 18 =

3 Axes
Head A/B
Head A/C
Head B/C
Head A/C 45
Head B/C 45
A/C Plate
B/C Plate
A/C Plate 45
B/C Plate 45
Tte A/C Plate
Tte B/C Plate
Tte 45 A/C Standard
Tte Standard 45 B/C
HEULER A/B/C
Kuka A/B/C
Multifunction Standard
Notation IJK (A3B3C3)

Controlled types of axis

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Type
Linear
Translation
Rotation RollOver
Rotation Modulo

Description
Part controlled
Part controlled
Part controlled
Part controlled

in
in
in
in

rotation. Rotation in linear mode

translation
rotation. Rotation in mode RollOver
rotation. Rotation in mode Modulo 360

Mini limit A/B: Limit of l' center has or B minimum

Limite A/B Maxi: Limit of l' center has or B maximum
Mini limit C: Limit of l' center C minimum Limite
C Maximum: Limit of l' center C maximum
Activation RTCP: Code for l' activation of management RTCP (code APT MULTAX ONE)
Desactivation RTCP: Code for l' activation of management RTCP (code APT MULTAX OFF)
Activation Tilted Plan: Code for l' activation d' a tilted plan
Desactivation Tilted plan: Code for desactivation d' a tilted plan

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FIXED CYCLES
Definition of the fixed cycles of drilling, tapping, facing, boring

Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code
Code

drilling:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of drilling.
chamfering: definition of the code fixes for the operations of chamfering.
facing:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of facing.
deep drilling: definition of the code fixes for the operations of deep drilling
breaks chips: definition of the fixed code for the operations of drilling breaks chips.
boring:
definition of the code fixes for the operations d' boring.
tapping:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of tapping.
threading:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of threading.
machining helicoid: definition of the code fixes for the operations of drilling helicoid.

Fast displacement after fixed cycle: Code to define a withdrawal in rapid after a fixed
cycle.
Code stop of the cycle: Code to define the end d' fixed activation of cycle.
Example: G80
Call not of cycle: Code allowing to define the points d' call ' a fixed cycle.

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DEBUT/FIN FILE
Definition of the beginnings and end of
file.

End of line: Code added at the end of the ISO lines Example: *

Beginning to card-index: Together codes for the beginning of the ISO

files
End of file: Together codes for the end of the ISO files
Management PARTNO: Code for the management of code
PARTNO.
Management codes finished: Code corresponding to FINISHED code
APT
Management codes end: Code corresponding to code APT
END
Management REWIND: Code corresponding to code APT REWIND

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COLOR
Definition of the colors for the analysis of code APT.

Color text
Definition of the colors for the description of syntax in code APT.

To modify a double color click on the text or the box color and select the desired color.

The red color is prohibited, it is reserved for the marking of the lines having generated
errors.
COLOR_COMMENT:
COLOR_INCONNUE:
COlOR_PARTNO:
COLOR_RAPID:
COLOR_COOLNT:
COLOR _TPRINT:
COLOR _CUTCOM:
COLOR _TLAXIS:
COLOR _SPINDL:
COLOR _FEDRAT:
COLOR _GOTO:
COLOR _REWIND:
COLOR _TOOLNO:
COLOR _LOADTL:
COLOR _END:
COLOR _FINI:
COLOR _CYCLE:

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COULEUR_CIRCLE :
COULEUR_CUTTER :
COULEUR_UNITS :
COULEUR_MCS :
COULEUR_MULTAX :
COULEUR_SELECT :
COULEUR_FROM :
COULEUR_PPFUN :
COULEUR_PPRINT :
COULEUR_INSERT :
COULEUR_LOAD :
COULEUR_DISPLY :
COULEUR_OPSTOP :
COULEUR_STOP :
COULEUR_DELAY :
COULEUR_PREMIER_POINT :
COULEUR_ORIGIN :
COULEUR_INDIRV :
COULEUR_TLON_GOFWD :
COULEUR_AIR :
COULEUR_CAMP :
COULEUR_AUXFUN :
COULEUR_GODLTA :
COULEUR_PREFUN :
COULEUR_GOHOME :
COULEUR_MODE :

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PARTICULAR INSTRUCTIONS
Definition of the particular instructions.

First Point after change tool: These codes make it possible to define the plays d' instructions
of the first item discussed after a change d' tool.
Macro of STRONG CURRENT of the rotary axes: In the case or l' rotary axis of the machine
reached a limit it is then necessary to give to Zero the axes. Or to rock with 180 on an axis.
This plays of code then makes it possible to define this restoring of the codes.
Code for macro return at the origins: Macro to manage the codes of return at the origins.
Corresponds to the treatment of code APT GOHOME. Attention in this case l' writing of the
codes uses aa little special notation example:

Example ISO :N&(PP_N_LINE,0) G91 G28 &(0.000,X~) &(0.000,Y~) &(0.000,Z~)

The notation X~, Y~ and Z~ makes it possible to specify the value of return
the code of l' center n' having left that if l' axis is specified in code APT.Idem
pour la vitesse F~

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Example : for the notation : N&(PP_N_LINE,0) G91 G28&(0.000,X~)&(0.000,Y~)&(0.000,Z~)

GOHOME/ZAXIS will give N3 G91 G28 Z0.000

CasHeidenhain :&(PP_N_LINE,#0) &("M140 MB MAX",Z~)

Donnera pour le mme code APT M140 MB MAX

To note qu' there exists also the notation F! In this case if the F n' then one is not present
uses the code of substitution for speed:
Example of coding with the two notations :&(F#0,F~)&("FMAX",F!)
If F is present one will have then Fla value of l' advances if not FMAX at
the end of the file
Management of code APT Mode: Allows to define the codes associated with code APT
Mode. definition is particular because it is necessary here to define on a line the treatment
associated with a code MODE. The codes MODE can be also varied is it difficult of all to
validate them one has for example
MODE/ INCHES
MM
XYPLAN
YZPLAN
ZXPLAN
ABSOL
INCR
MILL

Example to define the management of the code

INCHES/N&(PP_N_LIGNE,0)
G20
MODE:
MM/N&(PP_N_LIGNE,0) G21

Thus
MODE/INCHES will give N3 G20

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V DEFINITION OF CODES APT

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS APT

In red codes untreated in the software in the current version of the software.

CODES APT DRAFTS

Code list APT recognized by l' application.
FEDRAT: definition speeds d' advances. Example of code: FEDRAT/1000.0000, MMPM
CUTTER: d' definition; a geometry d' tool. Example of code:
CUTTER/20.000,4.000,6.000,4.000,0.000,0.000,50.000

SPINDL: definition spindle speeds. Example of code: SPINDL/70.0000, RPM, CLW

following possibility: SPINDL/OFF

CUTCOM: Activation of the codes of correction of ray. Example of code: CUTCOM/OFF
TLAXIS: definition of L' orientation of l' center tool. Example of code: TLAXIS/0.000,0.000,1.000

COOLNT: instructions of ordering of lubrication. Example of code: COOLNT/ON

LOADTL :chargement d'un outil . Exemple de code : LOADTL/3
TOOLNO: definition number d' tool. Example of code: TOOLNO/1, 10.000
PPRINT: Exit comment tool. Example of code: PPRINT/T1 Mills 2 Sizes D 10
GOTO: instructions of displacement. Example of code: GOTO/95.36711,59.09059,27.12479

GODLTA: instructions of displacement into relative. Example of code: GODLTA/0.0000,0.0000,3.0000

RAPID: displacement in rapid. Example of code: RAPID

In English
FROM: Definition of the starting point

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PREFUN: displacement in rapid. Example of code : RAPID

CIRCLE & TLON,GOFWD: Circular interpolation

Winpost decodes aujourd' today 3 notations for the circular
instructions..
First notation CIRCLE gives the point of centre and the normal one as well as. This normal
allows to specify the direction of course (G02 or G03 for example for Z=1 with a circle in
the plan G17 (XY) one will have an interpolation trigo G03 and G02 if Z=-1
CIRCLE/X-center, there-center, Z-center, X-normal, there normal, normal
Z, ray) GOTO/x-PointFin, y-PointFin, Z PointFin

Exemple :
CIRCLE/508.000,762.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,1.000,137.000
GOTO/645.000,762.000,0.000

L' another notation recognized and used uses code TLON, GOFWD with the notation INDIRV
which gives the direction of course to the first point of the circle. The vector thus defined
makes it possible to know the direction of course G02/G03.
INDIRV/X-value, there-value, Z-value TLON, GOFWD/(CIRCLE/X-center, there-center, Z-center, ray), ONE,
(LINE/X-center, there-center, Z-center, x-PointFin, there PointFin, Z PointFin)

Exemple :
INDIRV/0.99503,0.09957,0.000
TLON,GOFWD/(CIRCLE/0.16933,0.12173,0.000,0.04177),ON,(LINE/0.16933,
0.12173,0.000,0.20325,0.14611,0.000)

Finally the same notation is also treated if codes CIRCLE and LINE are defined in their
affecting a reference (Lx and Cx) which will be used in code TLON, GOFWD as in l' following
example:
C1=CIRCLE/41.6,1.0681,14.7351,3
L1=LINE/41.6,1.0681,14.7351,38.6,1.0681,14.7351
INDIRV/1,0,0
TLON,GOFWD/C1,ON,L1

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Attention the declaration of orders CIRCLE and LINE must be done before l' call by TLON,
GOFWD. It n' is thus not possible to define at the beginning of code APT all references CICRLE
& LINE.

FROM :D' definition; a starting point

REWIND :D' definition; an instruction of defect

SELECT :Selection d' an origin (left the code of the G54 type for example).
Exempleof code : SELECT/54
MODE :D' definition; an operating process.

Exemple ofcode : MODE/ INCHES

MM
XYPLAN
YZPLAN
ZXPLAN
ABSOL
INCR

ORIGIN :D' definition; an origin (either with call d' a code G FIXTUR (G54, G55. ) is with value of
l' origin
DATUM X, Y, Z
Exemple de code :
ORIGIN / FIXTUR, 2 ===> G55
ORIGIN / DATUM, 1.0, 2.5, 3.9
CLAMP :D' definition; year instruction off rblocage d' year axis Example of
code:
CLAMP / ON
/ OFF
/ AAXIS, ON
/ BAXIS, OFF
GOHOME :Return at the origins. L' one can specify on which axes can be made return.
Example of code: GOHOME / XAXIS, YAXIS, ZAXIS

UNITS :Order definition of units G70/G71. Example of code : UNITS/MM

PPFUN: Recognized but untreated function.
MCS :Recognized but untreated function.

AUXFUN :D' definition; an auxiliary function (partner with a code M)

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PREFUN :D' definition; a preparatory function (partner with a code G)

Codes for the fixed cycles

CYCLE :
CYCLE/DRILL :

dfinitionofcyclefixes.Exampleofcode:CYCLE
Percage,pointage
.CYCLE/DRILL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/TAP : taraudage.CYCLE/TAP,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/REAM :
Alesage.CYCLE/REAM,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/MILL :percageparhlicodale
.CYCLE/MILL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/BORE :
percage.CYCLE/BORE,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/FACE :
surfacage.CYCLE/FACE,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,100
CYCLE/BORE,DWELL:percageavectemporisation
.CYCLE/BORE,DWELL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,100
CYCLE/CSINK :
chamfreinage
.CYCLE/CSINK,30.0,30.0,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/DEEPCL :
percageprofond
.CYCLE/DEEPCL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0
CYCLE/DEEPBK :
cyclebrisecopeaux
.CYCLE/DEEPBK,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0
CYCLE/OFF :
instructionsdefindecycle.CYCLE/OFF

Code
CYCLE/OFF

Exemples

CYCLE/DEEPBK

CYCLE/DEEPBK,30.4,6451.6,M
MPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0

CYCLE/OFF

Description
Paramtres
Instructions of end of
cycle.
Cycle breaks chips

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VI MODIFICATIONS OF THE VERSION

Version 0.0.8
Date : 10/12/2006
TailleExcutable : 740 Ko (757 760 octets)

Corrections

Corrections on management Codes CIRCLE in G17

plan
New functions

Integration, of new codes management

speed.
Version 0.2.x
Date : 10/11/2010
TailleExcutable : 708 Ko (724 992 octets)

New functions

Test of the version of files PC

Version 0.2.x
Date : 10/11/2010
TailleExcutable : 708 Ko (724 992 octets)

New functions

Management of the Heidenhain

exits
Version 0.2.18 & 0.2.19
Date : 9/02/2011
TailleExcutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)

New functions

Management of codes APT AUXFUN and CLAMP Addition

option for exit corrector tool at the end of the line (heidenhain)
Version 0.3.x
Date : 10/02/2011
TailleExcutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)

New functions
Version 0.3.2

Management of codes GODLTA with displacement in this case into

relative (G91)

Date : 10/02/2011
TailleExcutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)

New functions

Management codes PREFUN

Gestion of code GOHOME
Corrections

The exit of code TLAXIS generates an instruction of the plane

type standard G17, G18
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Version 0.3.3
Date : 17/03/2011
TailleExcutable : 772 Ko

New functions
Version 0.3.4

Addition of variables PP_DATE and

PP_TIME

Date : 27/04/2011
TailleExcutable : 784 Ko

New functions

Management of the code

MODE
Corrections

Management of codes CYCLES SEED-PLANTING DRILL and DEEP

according to example CATIA APT VERSION
Version 0.4.0
Date : 28/04/2011
TailleExcutable : 784 Ko

Corrections

Modification on code GOHOME

Version 0.4.1 0.4.5
Date : 28/05/2011
TailleExcutable : 784 Ko

New functions

Management of code TLON, GOFWD with notation of codes

CIRCLE and LINE in reference.
Corrections

Correction of several minor problems of second reading and

correction on treatment codes INDRIV for direction of the
circle.
Version 0.4.6
Date : 28/08/2011
TailleExcutable : 816 Ko

New functions

Possibility of defining order of exit of axes XYZ ABC and the

code G
Corrections

On calculation B & C for standard machine 5 axes

Gantry B& C

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SOFTWARE WINPOST

I-1

GENERAL INFORMATION.

I-1

Emulation of controllers CNC & Support codes-G

I-1

LIMIT OF GUARANTEE

I-1

SYMBOLS USE IN THIS HANDBOOK

I-2

II

USE OF THE SOFTWARE

II-3

To charge a POST-PROCESSOR

II-4

To charge a file APT

II-4

To convert file APT into File ISO Tree of

information Stagnation point

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III

III-6

DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS

File To open file APT

To save ISO File Selection post-processor
To open ISO File
To leave

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TREATMENT To convert from zone

text To convert directly

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Options Definition postprocessor Option To export Log

STRONG CURRENT Log

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By the way
Version

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Bar tools

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TO CONFIGURE A NEW POST-PROCESSOR

PRINCIPLE

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Format of a variable List Variables
available

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IV-1

GENERAL

IV-4

AXES

IV-6

STITCH & SPEED

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CODE G
Particular case of the exit of the circular interpolations

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CODE M

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TOOL

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5AXES

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CYCLES FIXES

IV-18

DEBUT/FIN FILE

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COLOR Color text

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PARTICULAR INSTRUCTIONS

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DEFINITION OF CODES APT

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SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS APT

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Treated codes APT Codes for the fixed cycles

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MODIFICATIONS OF THE VERSION

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