Post Processors Whats new for Mastercam v9

This document contains details on changes to the MP

post language, changes to the Numbered Questions in Posts
and NCI file changes in Mastercam v9

For complete documentation on Mastercam Post Processors,

please contact your dealer about obtaining the Post Processor Docs CD.

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NEW Post files on the Mastercam v9 CD
Post Variables
Post Blocks (Lathe Misc Ops functions)
NCI information
Post changes for FULL ARCS and HELIX ARCS capability in v9
'TOOL_ZERO' command variable
FORCE function
ERROR_MSG command variable
Long Filenames for Post Processors
*SPECIAL NOTE* on Mastercam Wire v9 wire libraries

What the UPDATEPST9 post update utility does.

Post Variables (added or altered in PST file)
Post Numbered Questions (added or altered in PST file)
Language translation capabilities
New pre-defined MP variables for v9

Variable Product
add_thdzclr L
arc_pitch L/M
breakarcs L/M/W
brk_cutpos2 L/M
clmp_op L
clmp_spindle L
contour_pos W
contour_typ W
do_full_arc L/M/W
drl_rot_vecx L/M
drl_rot_vecy L/M
drl_rot_vecz L/M
error_msg L/M/W
full_arc_flg L/M/W
helix_arc L/M
landheight W
miscops_mi1 mi10 L
miscops_mr1 mr10 L
mrg_subfile L/M/W
post_version L/M/W
pst_rpd_fr L/M/W
sprogname L/M/W
stck_adv_fr L
stck_appr_fr L
stck_chuk_end_dx L
stck_chuk_end_dz L
stck_chuk_end_x L
stck_chuk_end_z L
stck_chuk_st_dx L
stck_chuk_st_dz L
stck_chuk_st_x L
stck_chuk_st_z L
stck_clear L
stck_final_z L
stck_grip L
stck_init_z L
stck_op L
stck_spindle L
stck_tool_x L
sub_org_chn_no L/M/W
sub_org_grp_id L/M/W
sub_org_inc L/M/W
sub_org_m1 m9 L/M/W
sub_org_mny_t L/M/W
sub_org_nst_flg L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_h L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_t L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_tid L/M/W
sub_org_op_id L/M/W
sub_org_ref_id L/M/W
sub_org_sec_no L/M/W
sub_org_totl_no L/M/W
sub_org_trnmthd L/M/W
sub_org_trns_id L/M/W
sub_org_trnstyp L/M/W
sub_org_trnsx L/M/W
sub_org_trnsy L/M/W
sub_org_trnsz L/M/W
sub_rd_level L/M/W
sub_seq_typ L/M/W
subfile L/M/W
t_orgin_x, y, z L/M
t_wcs_m1 m9 L/M
tlstck_on L
tool_zero L/M/W
wfull_arc_flg W
L add_thdzclr
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Thread
Description add_thdzclr adds the value thdzclr to thdz2 and zeroes thdzlcr.
This happens before pthread0 so the old post calculations
work out correctly.
Values Value
0 Off
1 On
Code Example None

Notes See Lathe Threading Cycles.pdf for more information.

M/L arc_pitch
Variable Type Calculated variable
Category Motion, Arc
Description The linear axis pitch distance of the helix motion
currently being processed. This is the distance the
linear axis would move in 360deg. sweep of the circular
motion of the helix.
Values signed value
Code Example None

Notes See helix_arc for related information

breakarcs
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Post switch, Arc
Description
Break arcs at the circle quadrants.
Break arcs to limit sweep angle to 180 degrees (added in v9)

Values

0 Arcs remain as they are read from the NCI file.

1 Arcs are broken at quadrants.
2 Arcs are broken so no segment is greater than 180 degrees of
sweep. (New in v9)
Code Example breakarcs : 1 # Break arcs into quadrants

Notes do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.

See do_full_arc for related information.
brk_cutpos2
Variable Type Calculated variable
Category Break
Description Provide the current value of cutpos2 flag during break up of
move .
Values See for cutpos2 values
Code Example None

Notes See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.

L clmp_op
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops - Chuck function information
Description The selected Operation mode:
Values Integer
0 Clamp
1 Un-clamp
2 Re-position
Code Example None

Notes
L clmp_spindle
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Active spindle for clamp/unclamp
Values Integer
0 Left Spindle
1 Right Spindle Height
Code Example None

Notes Lathe chuck clamp/unclamp operation

W contour_pos
Variable Type NCI variable
Category

Description Chain height button selected on the Contour parameters page

Values Value
0 XY Height
1 Land Height
2 UV Height
Code Example None

Notes
W contour_typ
Variable Type NCI variable
Category

Description Contour type button selected on the Contour parameters page

Values 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (left right)
Code Example None

Notes
do_full_arc
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Post switch, Arc
Description
Allow full circle (360 degree sweep) arc motion output.
(Only valid for toolpaths created in v9 or above)

Values

0 Full 360 degree arcs will be broken into two 180 degree moves.
1 Any full 360 degree arcs will passed to the post processor.
Code Example do_full_arc : 1 #Allow full arc output data to post processor (PST)

Notes See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.

do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.
See breakarcs for related information.
M/L drl_rot_vecx, drl_rot_vecy, drl_rot_vecz
Variable Type Future development
Category Drill
Description

Values Value
Code Example
Notes Reserved for right angle head support.
error_msg
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Post switch, Process modification
Description Controls the display of error messages during post processing.
Values

0 send all error messages to an error log file (default setting)

1 send all error messages encountered to screen (No log file)
2 send only one error message of each type encountered to screen
(an error log file is also created with this setting)
Code Example error_msg : 1 # Display error each error message only once

Notes With a setting of 0 or 2, if errors are encountered during

posting an error log file is created and the user is prompted OK or
CANCEL. If OK is selected the error log file will be displayed in
the default text editor that is defined in the Mastercam
configuration (CFG) file.
Note: If error_msg is not defined in the PST, the default behavior
is the 0 setting.
The error log file will be placed in the NC file destination folder
with he same filename as the NC file, but with a .ERR filename
extension.
full_arc_flg
Variable Type Calculated variable
Category Motion, Arc motion
Description Flags if current arc is a full circle (360 deg. sweep)
in a single NC block. (new in v9)
Values Integer
0 No, this is not a full arc
1 Yes, this is a full arc
Code Example None

Notes See related do_full_arc and breakarcs.

M/L helix_arc
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Post switch, Arc
Description
Controls output of arcs when doing helix motion.
(added in v9)
Values Integer
0 Do not output arcs on helix motion. (linearize the motion)
1 Allow arc output on helix motion in all planes.
2 Allow arc output on helix motion in XY plane only.
Code Example helix_arc : 1 #Support helix output, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only.

Notes See arc_pitch for related information.

W landheight
Variable Type NCI variable
Category

Description Landheight value from Contour parameters page

Values

Code Example None

Notes
L miscops_mi1 - miscops_mi10
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops information, Misc integers
Description Miscellaneous integers entered in Custom Parameters values
dialog box. from within a Misc Ops function.
Values Integer value
Code Example None

Notes The miscellaneous integers are provided to allow custom support

in the post customization file. These may have specific meanings
based on how the post was written. Always open the post
customization file in an editor and read the comments on how the
post is using the miscellaneous integers.
L miscops_mr1 - miscops_mr10
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops information, Misc reals
Description Miscellaneous reals entered in Custom Parameters values dialog
box. from within a Misc Ops function.
Values Decimal value
Code Example None

Notes The miscellaneous reals are provided to allow custom support in

the post customization file. These may have specific meanings
based on how the post was written. Always open the post
customization file in an editor and read the comments on how the
post is using the miscellaneous reals.
mrg_subfile
Variable Type Command variable
Category Command, Sub file
Description Merge contents of all the subprogram output streams.
Code Example None

Notes subout is automatically set to zero (merge to NC output).

See File Manipulation.pdf for more information.
post_version
Variable Type Post data variable
Category

Description Post version tag information

Values The value comes from the Post Numbered Question:
1999. Product major version number that post supports? 9
Code Example None

Notes If the value entered in the post numbered question 1999

is less than the current product version, MP.DLL will
issue a warning that the post should be updated.
pst_rap_fr
Variable Type Post data variable
Category Feedrate
Description Rapid Feedrate setting.
Values Set from the Post Numbered Questions:
38. Rapid feedrate? 300.0
1538. Rapid feedrate (metric)? 10000.0
Code Example None

Notes Which value read is based on the active Mastercam

configuration (CFG) setting, English or Metric
sprogname
Variable Type File name variable
Category NC file
Description The NC file name. This string variable outputs the program name
(NC file name) as typed or upper case depending on the value set
to progname.
Values String
Code Example pheader #NC header information
sprogname
Notes See Numeric Variables.pdf for more information.
This variable is intended to replace the command variable
progname.
The variable initialization setting of progname : 1 tells the post
to output the text string data in sprogname in UPPERCASE letters.
L stck_adv_fr
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Stock advance feedrate for stock push/pull operation
Values

Code Example None

Notes See stck_appr_fr. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-

Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_appr_fr
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Stock approach feedrate for stock push/pull operation
Values

Code Example None

Notes See stck_adv_fr. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-

Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_chuk_end_dx
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Destination chuck X axis reference position after transfer
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

L stck_chuk_end_dz
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Destination chuck Z axis reference position after transfer
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

L stck_chuk_end_x
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Final X axis Chuck Position
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe
Stock Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-
Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI
903).
L stck_chuk_end_z
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Final Z axis Chuck Position
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI 903).
L stck_chuk_st_dx
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Destination chuck X axis reference position before transfer
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

L stck_chuk_st_dz
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Destination chuck Z axis reference position before transfer
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

L stck_chuk_st_x
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Initial X axis Chuck Position
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI 903).
L stck_chuk_st_z
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Initial Z axis Chuck Position
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI 903).
L stck_clear
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Stock clearance value for stock pull operation
Values

Code Example None

Notes See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

function (NCI 902).
L stck_final_z
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Final Z position of the stock (Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock
Advance), Tailstock or SteadyRest depending on Misc Ops
function.
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902), Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904) and
Lathe SteadyRest function (NCI 905).
L stck_grip
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Grip length value for stock pull operation
Values

Code Example None

Notes See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

function (NCI 902).
L stck_init_z
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Initial Z position of the stock (Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock
Advance), Tailstock or SteadyRest depending on Misc Ops
function.
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902), Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904) and
Lathe SteadyRest function (NCI 905).
L stck_op
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Stock advance operation method
Values Integer
0 Push stock
1 Push stock with Use Tool Stop option
2 Pull stock
Code Example None

Notes See stck_clear and stck_grip. Used with Lathe Stock Advance
(Bar-Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_spindle
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Active spindle with stock to transfer
Values Integer
0 Left spindle
1 Right Spindle
Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901) and Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-
Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_tool_x
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Tool X axis position for bar stop / puller.
Values

Code Example None

Notes Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull) function (NCI

902).
sub_org_op_id
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: subprogram #
Transform: subprogram #
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_grp_id
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Operation ID as seen in operation manager (The transform
operation ID when a Transform subprogram).
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_trns_id
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: Not used.
Transform: Not used.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_sec_no
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: output sub = 1 iterate from base 1, valid > 0,
negative if copy in a transform.
Transform: output sub = 0 iterate from base 0, valid >=0.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_totl_no
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: Total number of instances, 1 based.
Transform: Total number of instances, 1 based.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_ref_id
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: Reference, 0 = non-transform <0 = non-
transform being referenced by a transform somewhere else.
Transform: Reference, greater than 0 is a transform.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_chn_no
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Non-transform: Unique number for new chain/chain shift
Transform: iteration of transform, base 1
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_inc
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Subprogram absolute or incremental flag.
Values Integer
0 Absolute
1 Incremental
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_trnstyp
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Transform subprogram transform type.
Values Integer
0 Mirror
1 Rotate
2 Scale (Not used)
3 Translate
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_trnmthd
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Transform subprogram transform method.
Values On sub_trnstyp:
0 Mirror - 0=X axis, 1=Y axis, 2=ent. not par., 3=X and Y
1 Rotate - 0=tplane, 1=tplane origin only, 2-coordinates
2 Scale (Not used)
3 Translate - 0=tplane, 1=tplane origin only, 2-coordinates
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_m1 sub_org_m9
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Transform subprogram transform toolplane matrix.
Values Value
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_trnsx, sub_org_trnsy, sub_org_trnsz
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Transform subprogram transform method.
Values On sub_trnstyp:
0 Mirror -
sub_trnsx: Y mirror, X intersection
sub_trnsy: X mirror, Y intersection
sub_trnsz: not used

1 Rotate -
sub_trnsx: X center rotation
sub_trnsy: Y center rotation
sub_trnsz: Z center rotation

2 Scale (Not used)

3 Translate -
sub_trnsx: X trans. relative origin
sub_trnsy: Y trans. relative origin
sub_trnsz: Z trans. relative origin

Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_nxt_t
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Subprogram first tool in the transform group.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_nxt_h
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Subprogram first head number in the transform group.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_nxt_tid
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Subprogram first tool ID in the transform group.
Values Integer
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_mny_t
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Transform subprogram contains more than one tool.
Values Integer
0 Single tool in subprogram.
1 Multiple tools in subprogram.
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_nst_flg
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Flag indicates conditions on nested subprogram levels that do not
require a coordinate shift.
Values Integer
0 Shift should be applied to this subprogram call
1 Original copied source in nested chain
2 Source path in nested chain to new pattern
10 Single level nested call depth
100 All nested subprograms consist of separate subs
1000 All nested subprograms consist of incremental subs
Code Example None

Notes The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.
See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_seq_typ
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Subprogram sequence number control
Values Integer
0 No sequence numbering control
1 Resets the sequence number to seqno at the start of each
subprogram
Code Example None

Notes See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.

sub_rd_level
Variable Type Calculated variable
Category Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description Current internal subprogram nested level
Values Integer
-1 Non-transform subprogram
0 The main output level (NC)
Greater than 0 Current internal nested subprogram level (output is buffered at
toolchanges, use sub_level to get the current output level).
Code Example None

Notes See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.

subfile
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Sub files
Description Control use/creation of nested subprogram files.
Values Integer
0 Disabled
1 Open the file removing all contents.
2 Open the file and append to contents.
Code Example
Notes See File Manipulation.pdf and How Subprograms Work.pdf for
more information.
L tlstck_on
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Description Retract or engage the tailstock
Values Integer
0 Retract tailstock operation
1 Engage tailstock operation
Code Example

Notes Used with Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904).

tool_zero
Variable Type Post switch variable
Category Post switch, Process modification
Description Enable calling the Tool Zero type postblocks:
psof0, peof0, lsof0, leof0, msof0, meof0.
Values

0 Do NOT call Tool Zero type postblocks

1 Call Tool Zero type postblocks (if Tool # = 0)
Code Example tool_zero : 1 # Do call Tool Zero type postblocks

Notes The Tool Zero type postblocks are rarely used.

They are NOT required to be in a v9 PST file.
If you wish to use these postblocks, you must have
them defined, and tool_zero : 1 in the PST, so those
postblocks will be called (If current Tool# = 0).
t_origin_x, t_origin_y, t_origin_z
Variable Type NCI variable
Category Global post variable
Description Working Coordinate System origin.
Values

Code Example None

Notes See t_wcs_m1 - t_wcs_m9

t_wcs_m1 - t_wcs_m9
Variable Type NCI variable
Category NCI, Working Coordinate System plane
Description Working Coordinate System matrix.
Values

Code Example None

Notes

The tool plane matrix is defined relative to the world coordinate

system
t_wcs_m1 through t_wcs_m3 represent the X vector
(X, X through X, Z).
t_wcs_m4 through t_wcs_m6 represent the Y vector
(Y, X through Y, Z).
t_wcs_m7 through t_wcs_m9 represent the Z vector
(Z, X through Z, Z).
See t_origin_x, t_origin_y, t_origin_z
W wfull_arc_flg
Variable Type Post variable
Category Motion, Arc motion
Description Flags if current arc in the UV plane is a full circle
(360 deg. sweep) in a single NC block. (new in v9)
Values

0 No, this is not a full arc

1 Yes, this is a full arc move
Code Example None

Notes See related do_full_arc and breakarcs and full_arc_flg.

New postblocks for v9 (Lathe Misc Ops functions)
New postblocks have been added to support the Lathe Misc Ops functions in v9.

calls pstck_trans NCI code = 900

calls pstck_flip NCI code = 901
calls pstck_bar_fd NCI code = 902
calls pchuck NCI code = 903
calls ptailstock NCI code = 904
calls psteadyrest NCI code = 905

Also see Misc Ops NCI sample

L pstck_trans
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 900
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe Stock Transfer
Dependencies None
Assigned or stck_spindle, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
Calculated stck_chuk_end_x, stck_chuk_st_dz, stck_chuk_st_dx, stck_chuk_end_dz,
Variables stck_chuk_end_dx
miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
L pstck_flip
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 901
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe Stock Flip
Dependencies None
Assigned or stck_spindle, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
Calculated stck_chuk_end_x
Variables miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
L pstck_bar_fd
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 902
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
Dependencies None
Assigned or stck_spindle, stck_op, stck_clear, stck_grip, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z,
Calculated stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z, stck_chuk_end_x
Variables miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
L pchuck
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 903
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe Chuck
Dependencies None
Assigned or clmp_spindle, clmp_op, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
Calculated stck_chuk_end_x
Variables miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
L ptailstock
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 904
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe Tailstock
Dependencies None
Assigned or tlstck_on, stck_init_z, stck_final_z
Calculated miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
Variables miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
L psteadyrest
Postblock Type Standard postblock
NCI Gcode 905
Category Lathe Misc. Ops function
Description Lathe SteadyRest
Dependencies None
Assigned or stck_init_z, stck_final_z
Calculated miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
Variables miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10

Recommended
Variables
Code Example Post dependent
Notes
Lathe Misc Ops NCI sample
1025
0000000000 Canned Text

1020 4. 3.2 3.2 -2. 0. 0. 0 0. 0. 0. 0. 0 5000

NONE Stock Parameters

9110. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
Misc Ops - Misc. Reals

9120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Misc Ops - Misc. Integers

900 0 -4. 2. 8. 1. -2. 0. 8. 1. -1.5 1.

Lathe Stock Transfer (pstck_trans)

The NCI 1025 , NCI 1020, NCI 911 and NCI 912 are always included with the
Misc Ops NCI 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 data.

Note that the Lathe Stock Advance operation is the only Misc Ops function that
also generates Toolchange NCI information in the NCI data.
Whats new in the NCI file for v9
This section contains definitions of NCI data types that have been
added or altered in Mastercam v9. Altered information on NCI
types that existed prior to v9 are highlighted in yellow.

L 2 or 3 (Arc Move)

M 2 or 3 (Arc Move)

W 2, 3, 22, or 23 (Arc Move)

L 900 (Stock Transfer Misc Ops function)

L 901 (Stock Flip Misc Ops function)

L 902 (Stock Advance Misc Ops function)

L 903 (Chuck Misc Ops function)

L 904 (TailStock Misc Ops function)

L 905 (SteadyRest Misc Ops function)

L 911 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Reals)

L 912 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Integers)

W 1016 (Additional Miscellaneous Parameters)

L/ M/ W 1027 (Working Coordinate System)

L 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

g 2 Arc move gcode

clockwise
3 Arc move gcode
counterclockwise
1 Plane position plane (Not used)
2 Cutter compensation cc, 0 Cutter compensation modal
ccomp
40 Cancel cutter compensation in the
control
41 Cutter compensation in the control
= left
42 Cutter compensation in the control
= right
140 Cancel cutter compensation last
move in the contour
3 Z position znci, z
4 X position xnci, x
5 Absolute Z axis arc zc (relative to plane)
center
6 Absolute X axis arc xc (relative to plane)
center
7 (Not used)
8 Feed rate fr Positive Feed rate in units per minute
Negative Feed rate in units per revolution
9 Control flags cur_cflg
10 Full arc flag full_arc_flg 0 NOT a full arc move
1 Full arc move (360 deg. sweep)
M 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

g 2 Arc move gcode

clockwise
3 Arc move gcode
counterclockwise
1 Plane position plane 0 XY plane
1 YZ plane
2 XZ plane
2 Cutter compensation cc, 0 Cutter compensation modal
ccomp (no change)
40 Cancel cutter compensation in the
control
41 Cutter compensation in the control
= left
42 Cutter compensation in the control
= right
140 Cancel cutter compensation last
move in the contour
3 X position xnci, x
4 Y position ynci, y
5 Absolute X axis arc xc (relative to plane)
center
6 Absolute Y axis arc yc (relative to plane)
center
7 Z position znci, z
8 Feed rate fr Positive Feedrate per minute
Negative Feedrate per revolution
-1 Unchanged
-2 Rapid
9 Control flags cur_cflg
10 Full arc flag full_arc_flg 0 NOT a full arc move
1 Full arc move (360 deg. sweep)
W 2, 3, 22, or 23 (Arc Move)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

g 2 Arc move gcode

clockwise
3 Arc move gcode
counterclockwise
22 Direct 4-axis lower gcode
guide arc move
clockwise
23 Direct 4-axis lower gcode
guide arc move
counterclockwise
1 (Not used)
2 Wire compensation cc, 0 Wire compensation modal
ccomp (no change)
40 Cancel wire compensation in the
control
41 Wire compensation in the control
= left
42 Wire compensation in the control
= right
140 Cancel wire compensation last
move in the contour
3 X position xnci, x
4 Y position ynci, y
5 Absolute X axis arc xc (relative to plane)
center
6 Absolute y axis arc yc (relative to plane)
center
7 Z position znci, z
8 Feed rate fr Positive Feedrate per minute
-1 Unchanged
9 Wire taper wt
10 Corner type wc 0 Conical
1 Sharp
2 Constant
3 Other
4 Fixed
5 Fishtail
11 Control flags cur_cflg
12 Corner type radius wc_rad
13 Arc type warc_ctyp 0 Conical
1 Sharp
2 Constant
3 Other
4 Fixed
5 Fish Tail
14 Arc type radius wcor_rad
15 Full arc flag full_arc_flg 0 NOT a full arc move
1 Full arc move (360 deg. sweep)
L 900 (Stock Transfer Misc Ops function)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1
g 900 gcode
1 Active spindle for stck_spindle
stock to transfer
2 stck_init_z
3 stck_final_z
4 stck_chuk_st_z
5 stck_chuk_st_x
6 stck_chuk_end_z
7 stck_chuk_end_x
8 stck_chuk_st_dz
9 stck_chuk_st_dx
10 stck_chuk_end_dz
11 stck_chuk_end_dx
See postblock pstk_trans
L 901 (Stock Flip Misc Ops function)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
g 901 gcode
1 Active spindle for stck_spindle
stock to transfer
2 stck_init_z
3 stck_final_z
4 stck_chuk_st_z
5 stck_chuk_st_x
6 stck_chuk_end_z
7 stck_chuk_end_x
See postblock pstck_flip
0 main
1 sub
Z coordinate on stock to be
transferred
Z coordinate on transferred stock
Source chuck Z axis reference
position before transfer
Source chuck X axis reference
position before transfer
Source chuck Z axis reference
position after transfer
Source chuck X axis reference
position after transfer
Destination chuck Z axis reference
position before transfer
Destination chuck X axis reference
position before transfer
Destination chuck Z axis reference
position after transfer
Destination chuck X axis reference
position after transfer
0 main
1 sub
Z coordinate on stock before flip
Z coordinate on stock after flip
Chuck Z axis position before flip
Chuck X axis position before flip
Chuck Z axis position after flip
Chuck x axis position after flip
L 902 (Stock Advance Misc Ops function)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
g 902 gcode
1 Active spindle for stck_spindle
stock to transfer
2 stck_op
3 stck_clear
4 stck_grip
5 stck_tool_x
6 stck_init_z
7 stck_final_z
8 stck_appr_fr
9 stck_adv_fr
10 stck_chuk_st_z
11 stck_chuk_st_x
12 stck_chuk_end_z
13 stck_chuk_end_x
See postblock pstck_bar_fd
L 903 (Chuck Misc Ops function)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6
g 903 gcode
1 clmp_spindle
2 clmp_op
3 stck_chuk_st_z
4 stck_chuk_st_x
5 stck_chuk_end_z
6 stck_chuk_end_x
See postblock pchuck
0 main
1 sub
0 Push stock
1 Push stock with Use Tool Stop
option
2 Pull stock
Stock clearance (pull stock method)
Grip length (pull stock method)
Tool X axis position for bar stop /
puller
Z coordinate of stock before advance
Z coordinate of stock after advance
feed rate that the bar puller uses
while moving into position
feed rate that the stock
advances at
Chuck Z axis position before
advance
Chuck X axis position before
advance
Chuck Z axis position after advance
Chuck x axis position after advance
Active spindle for clamp/unclamp
0 Operation: Clamp
1 Operation: Un-clamp
2 Operation: Re-position
Original Z axis Chuck Position
Original X axis Chuck Position
Final Z axis Chuck Position
Final X axis Chuck Position
L 904 (TailStock Misc Ops function)
g
1 2 3
g 904 gcode

1 tlstck_on 0 Retract tailstock operation

1 Engage tailstock operation
2 stck_init_z Initial Z position of tailstock
3 stck_final_x Final Z position of tailstock

See postblock ptailstock

L 905 (SteadyRest Misc Ops function)

g
1 2
g 905 gcode

1 stck_init_z Initial steady rest position

2 stck_final_z Final steady rest position

See postblock psteadyrest

L 911 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Reals)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

g 911 gcode
1 Miscellaneous real 1 miscops_mr1
2 Miscellaneous real 2 miscops_mr2
3 Miscellaneous real 3 miscops_mr3
4 Miscellaneous real 4 miscops_mr4
5 Miscellaneous real 5 miscops_mr5
6 Miscellaneous real 6 miscops_mr6
7 Miscellaneous real 7 miscops_mr7
8 Miscellaneous real 8 miscops_mr8
9 Miscellaneous real 9 miscops_mr9
10 Miscellaneous real 10 miscops_mr10

L 912 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Integers)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

g 912 gcode
1 Miscellaneous integer 1 miscops_mi1
2 Miscellaneous integer 2 miscops_mi2
3 Miscellaneous integer 3 miscops_mi3
4 Miscellaneous integer 4 miscops_mi4
5 Miscellaneous integer 5 miscops_mi5
6 Miscellaneous integer 6 miscops_mi6
7 Miscellaneous integer 7 miscops_mi7
8 Miscellaneous integer 8 miscops_mi8
9 Miscellaneous integer 9 miscops_mi9
10 Miscellaneous integer 10 miscops_mi10
W 1016 (Additional Miscellaneous Parameters)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

g 1016 gcode
1 Operation id op_id
2 Finish spawned nocore_fin
from NoCore
3 Internal toolpath tool_op
opcode 74 Contour
75 Canned
76 No Core
77 Manual Entry
78 Point
79 4-axis
80 Transform
4 Construction cplnno
view number
5 X coordinate of corgx (relative to view)
construction
plane origin
6 Y coordinate of corgy (relative to view)
construction
plane origin
7 X coordinate of corgz (relative to view)
construction
plane origin
8 Cutter cc_computer
compensation in
computer
9 Work offset workofs
number
10 Metric is used met_tool
11 Punch, Die, Open pdo_type
flag 0 Punch
1 Die
2 Open
12 spindle_no
13 rpd_hght
14 landheight
15 Contour type contour_typ 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (left right)
button selected
16 Chain height contour_pos 0 XY Height
button selected 1 Land Height
2 UV Height
L/ M/ W 1027 (Working Coordinate System)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

g 1027 gcode
1 X vector X in WCS t_wcs_m1
2 X vector Y in WCS t_wcs_m2
3 X vector Z in WCS t_wcs_m3
4 Y vector X in WCS t_wcs_m4
5 Y vector Y in WCS t_wcs_m5
6 Y vector Z in WCS t_wcs_m6
7 Z vector X in WCS t_wcs_m7
8 Z vector Y in WCS t_wcs_m8
9 Z vector Z in WCS t_wcs_m9
10 X axis origin t_origin_x
11 Y axis origin t_origin_y
12 Z axis origin t_origin_z
What the UPDATEPST9 post update utility does
Every MP-style PST from a version of Mastercam prior to v9 should be updated using
the post update utility UPDATEPST9.DLL This can be run as a C-Hook or from the
NC Utils Post Proc Update PST menu selection. This utility adds new variables
and numbered questions to the PST (post processor) file. In addition it adds default text
prompts to the TXT file associated to that PST.
( eg. MPFAN.PST would have an associated TXT file named MPFAN.TXT )
See Using the post text file.pdf

Post Variables (added to PST file by UPDATEPST9)

UPDATEPST9 Adds these new variable definitions
(helix_arc is NOT added to Wire posts)
do_full_arc : 0 #Allow full circle output? 0=no, 1=yes
helix_arc : 0 #Support helix arc output, 0=no, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only
IMPORTANT information regarding do_full_arc and helix_arc

Post Numbered Questions (added or altered in PST file)

The Post Numbered Questions used by each product are also listed in the product specific
\POSTS directory in MILL9.PNQ, LATHE9.PNQ and WIRE9.PNQ

Numbered Questions added to ALL posts (Mill, Lathe and Wire)

1538. Rapid feedrate (metric)? 10000.0
1999. Product major version number that post supports? 9

# METRIC misc reals entry fields

1601. Default miscellaneous real variable 1 (mr1) (metric)? 0.0
1602. Default miscellaneous real variable 2 (mr2) (metric)? 0.0
1603. Default miscellaneous real variable 3 (mr3) (metric)? 0.0
1604. Default miscellaneous real variable 4 (mr4) (metric)? 0.0
1605. Default miscellaneous real variable 5 (mr5) (metric)? 0.0
1606. Default miscellaneous real variable 6 (mr6) (metric)? 0.0
1607. Default miscellaneous real variable 7 (mr7) (metric)? 0.0
1608. Default miscellaneous real variable 8 (mr8) (metric)? 0.0
1609. Default miscellaneous real variable 9 (mr9) (metric)? 0.0
1610. Default miscellaneous real variable 10 (mr10) (metric)? 0.0

# Enable misc reals entry fields

1611. Enable miscellaneous real variable 1? y
1612. Enable miscellaneous real variable 2? y
1613. Enable miscellaneous real variable 3? y
1614. Enable miscellaneous real variable 4? y
1615. Enable miscellaneous real variable 5? y
1616. Enable miscellaneous real variable 6? y
1617. Enable miscellaneous real variable 7? y
1618. Enable miscellaneous real variable 8? y
1619. Enable miscellaneous real variable 9? y
1620. Enable miscellaneous real variable 10? y
# Enable misc integers entry fields
1621. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 1? y
1622. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 2? y
1623. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 3? y
1624. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 4? y
1625. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 5? y
1626. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 6? y
1627. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 7? y
1628. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 8? y
1629. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 9? y
1630. Enable miscellaneous integer variable 10? y

Numbered Questions added to Lathe and Mill/Turn posts

# Enable LATHE misc integers entry fields
1631. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 1? y
1632. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 2? y
1633. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 3? y
1634. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 4? y
1635. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 5? y
1636. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 6? y
1637. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 7? y
1638. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 8? y
1639. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 9? y
1640. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 10? y

# Enable LATHE misc reals entry fields

1641. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 1? y
1642. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 2? y
1643. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 3? y
1644. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 4? y
1645. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 5? y
1646. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 6? y
1647. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 7? y
1648. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 8? y
1649. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 9? y
1650. Enable lathe miscellaneous real variable 10? y

# MINIMUM feedrate allowed when using Surface Finish type feed

3010. Minimum inch/revolution feedrate? .002
3011. Minimum mm/revolution feedrate? .05

# LATHE misc reals (METRIC)

3601. Default miscellaneous real variable 1 (mr1) (metric)? 0.0
3602. Default miscellaneous real variable 2 (mr2) (metric)? 0.0
3603. Default miscellaneous real variable 3 (mr3) (metric)? 0.0
3604. Default miscellaneous real variable 4 (mr4) (metric)? 0.0
3605. Default miscellaneous real variable 5 (mr5) (metric)? 0.0
3606. Default miscellaneous real variable 6 (mr6) (metric)? 0.0
3607. Default miscellaneous real variable 7 (mr7) (metric)? 0.0
3608. Default miscellaneous real variable 8 (mr8) (metric)? 0.0
3609. Default miscellaneous real variable 9 (mr9) (metric)? 0.0
3610. Default miscellaneous real variable 10 (mr10) (metric)? 0.0
 Numbered Questions added to WIRE posts
(**Version 8.1 and greater, N = None is no longer an option**)
The post update utility alters the optional text to remove the obsolete N option,
and if the setting was N, it will be changed to L.
1023. Auto entry(L=line, Y=line+arc, A=2lines+arc)? L
1024. Auto exit(L=line, R=arc, Y=line+arc, A=2lines+arc)? L

# Added METRIC settings to WIRE posts for version 9.0

4065. Maximum step size for 4 axis wirepaths (metric)? 10000.0
4068. Maximum UV axis distance from XY (metric)? 500.0
4074. Minimum arc length (metric)? 0.005
4195. Tool motion step_size (metric)? 5.0

Language translation using UPDATEPST9

Many new Post Numbered Questions are added to the PST file when updated. You can alter the text that
UPDATEPST9.DLL inserts. All the post numbered questions are contained in the UPDATEPST9.PNQ file.
This file can be found in the CHOOKS directory of the Mastercam installation. The text is the information
between the decimal point and the question mark. You can also change the answer to the question.
1611. Enable miscellaneous real variable 1? y
Note that post numbered questions that already exist in a PST will not be changed, even if that questions text
was altered in the PNQ file. Only numbered questions that would be new in the PST being updated are
effected. Header type comments are also inserted for the new numbered question sections. You can translate
these section comments by altering the text found at the end of the UPDATEPST9.TXT file under the
[pst_comments] section marker. (Lines numbered 5001. 5016.)

# --------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Enable/Disable Miscellaneous Real Variable switches in UPDATEPST9.TXT
# --------------------------------------------------------------------------
1611. Enable miscellaneous real variable 1? y in UPDATEPST9.PNQ
Using do_full_arc and helix_arc functionality.
The UPDATEPST9 post update utility adds these new variable definitions
to the PST file (helix_arc is not added to Wire posts)
do_full_arc : 0 #Allow full circle output? 0=no, 1=yes
helix_arc :0 #Support helix arc output, 0=no, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only

Since both variables are initialized to 0, NO changes will occur in the NC output from the post.
If you wish to enable either of these functions
ADDITIONAL changes to the PST will be required to almost every post processor!
These changes are not always complex. The code segment below shows the changes required in the
std. MPFAN.PST to output correct NC code when doing full arcs (do_full_arc = 1) or helix_arcs
(helix_arc = 1 or helix_arc = 2)

parc #Select the arc output format

if arcoutput = zero | full_arc_flg | arc_pitch,

i, j, k #Arc output for IJK
else,
[
#Arc output for R
if abs(sweep) <= 180 | arcoutput=one,
result = nwadrs(srad, arcrad)
else,
result = nwadrs(srminus, arcrad)
*arcrad
]
The post logic now checks to see if the full_arc_flg is true or if arc_pitch is true (non-zero).
If so, the post will output the arc motion using the I,J,K arc center format.
Note that the do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.
See breakarcs for important related information.
Force function

New function force() has been added.

This function allows forcing the variable to output on the next output call and then modality is
reapplied from the format statement.
Output calls that reset this flag are: normal output, forced output(*), dependent output(`).
This function takes two arguments so a range of variables can be forced to output.
Argument one is the lower index position in the variable database and argument two is
the higher index in the variable database.
EX. result = force(x,z)
Forces out x, y, z on the next output call.

EX. result = force(x,x)

Forces out only x on next output call.
The selector variable of a string select table can be set to force and the string output is then forced on
the next output.
EX. result = force(gcode,gcode)
sgcode, e
(Note: Strings can't be directly forced with this function.)

Tool_Zero command variable.

Version 9 by default no longer calls the tool zero postblocks:
psof0, peof0, lsof0, leof0, msof0, meof0
These Tool Zero type postblocks are rarely used.
They are NOT required to be in a v9 PST file.
If you wish to use these postblocks, you must have
them defined, and tool_zero : 1 in the PST, so those
postblocks will be called (If current Tool# = 0).
See: Tool_Zero for more information.

Long filenames for Post Processors.

Long filenames are now supported by MP.DLL, MPL.DLL and MPWIRE.DLL .
The dialog text boxes in Mastercam Mill, Lathe and Wire have been expanded to
properly display these long filenames. Note that the useful size limit on the post processor
filenames that will be displayed in these areas of the system is 35 characters.
Attention! Mastercam Wire EDM users updating to Version 9
Do not use Version 8 Mitsubishi wire power settings libraries with Version 9.
Version 8 Mitsubishi libraries will create incorrect wirepath offsets if used with
Mastercam Wire Version 9.
Background
During Version 9 development, CNC Software changed the Mitsubishi power settings libraries to
display both wire radius and wire diameter values. The Version 9 Mitsubishi post processor will use the
radius value (TLRAD) instead of the diameter value (TLDIA) to accurately represent the wire offset
for each skim pass.
To update existing post processors
Post processor changes will be required if your post uses the TLDIA variable!
To alter existing wire post processors to work properly with the new wire library format in v9,
you will need to replace occurrences of the variable TLDIA with TLRAD in your PST file.
As always be sure to have a backup of the original PST file! You will also want to test the
revised post processor to ensure proper output of these wire offset values.
To convert existing Mitsubishi libraries
Use the Mits8to9.dll to convert Version 8 Mitsubishi libraries. This C-Hook will use values in the
Version 8 libraries to create libraries suitable for use with Version 9.
New Post Files on the Mastercam v9 CD
Mill:
MPGEN5X.PST Configurable 5-axis Mill Post
MPGEN5X.PSB Binary file REQUIRED by MPGEN5X.PST
MPGEN5X.TXT Post Text file for above post processor
Search for this line in the MPGEN5X.PST for the list of configuration variables used
#These switches need to be set for this 5 axis post:

MPMILLPWR.PST MILLPWR II - 3 AXIS Mill Post

MPMILLPWR.TXT Post Text file for above post processor

MILL2.SET An alternate 'stripped down' output Setup Sheet format

Note that MILL.SET has also been altered to provide
additional time and feedrate details. Output of these
details is controlled by variable settings in the SET file.

MILL9.PNQ List of Post Numbered Questions used by Mill v9

Lathe:
HITACHI HITEC-TURN.PST HITACHI SEIKI HT20RIII Lathe Post
HITACHI HITEC-TURN.TXT Post Text file for above post processor

MPLOKUMA.PST OSP7000 (OSP-U100L) 2 AXIS OKUMA with

LAP3 CYCLES Lathe Post
MPLOKUMA.TXT Post Text file for above post processor

MPLHT42SP.PST HARDINGE CONQUEST T42SP Lathe Post

MPLHT42SP.TXT Post Text file for above post processor

LATHE2.SET An alternate 'stripped down' output Setup Sheet format

Note that LATHE.SET has also been altered to provide
additional time and feedrate details. Output of these
details is controlled by variable settings in the SET file.

LATHE9.PNQ List of Post Numbered Questions used by Lathe v9

Wire:
MPWDSMK30.PST SODICK MARK30 Wire Post
MPWDSMK30.PST Post Text file for above post processor

WIRE9.PNQ List of Post Numbered Questions used by Wire v9

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