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Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Communications Menu Options Double-clicking on the icon for a Machine displays a menu of communications tasks associated with the Machine, as shown here:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: Each button launches either a Task or another Windows application, depending on how it has been configured (a 'Task' is a set of communications instructions defined in a special way within EdgeCAM Comms). Transmitting Programs to a Machine Receiving Files from a Machine
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Transmitting Programs to a Machine The Transmit File
button transmits one or more selected programs to the machine:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: Click on the
button to show this standard Windows File Open dialog:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Select the NC file(s) that you want to send to the machine tool or other device, and click on OK. The dialog closes, and the NC files are transferred to the nominated machine using the configured communications parameters. Each transmitted file is preceded by a header string and followed by a trailer string. Note that you can only communicate simultaneously to one machine at a time.
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Receiving Files from a Machine The Receive File
button lets you receive a specified program from the Machine.
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
To receive a program
1. Select file the controlsbutton fromtransmission the receivingand Machine’s menu. A dialog box appears. A parameter how data reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to 2. Specify the appropriate program file name. match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: 3. Click on OK. 4. Transmit the program from the Machine Tool.
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Adding New Machines When you are configuring EdgeCAM Comms to correspond to your collection of machine tools or other devices, or if you have bought new machine tools and want to include them in your communications system, you will need to create new machines within EdgeCAM Comms. Before you start, make sure that you have your machine tool/controller documentation at hand to answer any Communications in EdgeCAM related questions. You can create a new machine icon in one of several ways. The two most common methods are: Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Start the Comms Setup Wizard by double-clicking on the Comms Set icon. This application Machine icon similar to this: guides you through the process of configuring the communications parameters for a machine. Duplicate an existing machine by double-clicking on its icon. Select the Create New Machine (Machine menu) command from the top bar:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. This will launch the Comms Setup Wizard, using the parameters of the existing machine as the defaults for the new machine.
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Modifying Existing Machines If you have changed your actual machine tools or devices in some way you may need to modify the corresponding Machine in EdgeCAM Comms. Double-click on the Machine to be modified, and select the Modify Properties (Machine menu) command from the top bar:
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Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
If you previously selected Use Wizard to Modify (shown as checked in the above example), when you click on A parameter file controls howthe data transmission and reception forcommunications a particular Machine is handled by the Modify Properties you use Comms Setup wizard to alter the parameters for the Machine. EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to If you did havemachine Use Wizard selected,For when you click on Modify Properties you are presented match yournot actual tools to andModify other devices. example: with this tabbed dialog:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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If you did have Use Wizard to Modify selected, when you click on ModifyProperties you are presented with this dialog:
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Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
Typically, the Wizard only presents the most commonly used parameters. Click on the Advanced button to display all related parameters. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Configuring the Machine Parameters SelectModify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of a Machine icon, and click on the Machine tab to display this dialog:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you selected Use Wizard to Modify, you will see the appropriate dialog for the Wizard instead of this tabbed dialog. All of the parameters will be available, either directly or through the Advanced button. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been This dialogcreated. covers the naming and appearance of the machine. You only need to enter the Full Name and the Machine Type, as the Description and the Directory are optional. Machine Name - A Machine has two names: the name of the file (which can be up to eight characters long) and a possibly more descriptive Full Name. Machine Type- Select from a predefined list of machine types. Each type is represented by a different icon. CNC Control Type is the name of the Machine controller. This masks out invalid options and sets defaults for Copyright 1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering All rights reserved. certain parameters. The properties of Systems. the control can be modified through the Control tab dialog. For more details see the section on Configuring the Control Parameters. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners . Description- Enter further descriptive information about the Machine. NC Program Location- The location of the NC files. If you do not specify a control, Comms uses the default control called . Receive Location- Where the system puts any received files. This defaults to the NC Program Location. Remote Commands- Check this box to enable the Remote Commands option. When selected an extra tab, 'Remote', appears on this dialog (see under Remote Communications for more details). TheRemote Commands checkbox is greyed out for non-machine types such tape punch, computer, printer etc. Checking the box also forces the EdgeRmt remote monitor application to be added to the common Startup group (provided that the user has administrator privileges - otherwise an error message box is displayed) and allows access to the Remote tab. See Using the Remote Command Monitor for details.
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Specifying the Connection Parameters SelectModify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of a Machine icon, and click on the Connection tab to display this dialog:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you selected Use Wizard to Modify, you will see the appropriate dialog for the Wizard instead of this tabbed dialog. All of the parameters will be available, either directly or through the Advanced button. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file The Connection dialog lets you configure the physical connection between the PC and the machine tool. This has been created. can be either a serial or parallel device. Device- Select any available Device port for communicating with the Machine controller. If you select a serial port (COM1-COM4), the Serial (RS232) configuration can be defined, otherwise these controls are greyed out. If you selectPathtrace a parallel port (LPT1-LPT3), Serial (RS232) controls are greyed out. Copyright 1988-2004 Engineering Systems. Allthe rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are Baud Rate- The baud rate (the number of bits of file transferred every second) to be used when a serial port is trademarks of their respective owners .
opened to transmit data.
Different on Receive- Check this box to use a different baud rate when a serial part is opened to receive data. Select the required baud rate from the adjacent list. Parity- Specify the type of parity check to be used to determine whether the data has been corrupted. EIA is a special parity type used in factory communications. Check Parity- Mark this box to use parity checking. Data- Select the number of data bits to be used (5-8). This setting is ignored if the Stop bits (below) have been set to 1.5. Stop- Specify the number of stop bits to be used (1, 1.5 or 2). If you select 1.5, the Data bit setting is changed to 5 when the port is opened. If 5 data bits has been selected, only 1 or 1.5 stop bits is valid; for 6, 7 and 8 data bits, only 1 or 2 stop bits is valid. Handshaking- Select the handshaking to be used when a character is transmitted: None - Ignores all handshaking.
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10 Xon/Xoff- Stops transmitting when a is received and starts on a . Xon+Wait- As Xon/Xoff, but starts transmitting on the first . RTS/CTS- Only transmits when the CTS line is high; only receives when RTS is high. DTR/DSR- Only transmits when the DSR line is high; only receives when DTR is high. Different on Input- Check this box to use a different type of handshaking to control incoming characters. Communications in EdgeCAM Select the handshaking from the adjacent list: None - Does not attempt to control incoming characters. Comms isXon/Xoff a feature of EdgeCAM that lets the youinput sendbuffer and receive NC programs through theisRS232 - Sends a when is full, and a when there space in the buffer. communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). Xon+Wait- As Xon/Xoff, but a is sent when the port is opened. You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate - Sets RTS low when the buffer is full, and sets it high when there is space in the buffer. Machine RTS/CTS icon similar to this: DTR/DSR- Only transmits when the DSR line is high; only receives when DTR is high. Note that you should not confuse Input/Output with Transmit/Receive. Transmit/Receive implies the general direction of file transfer, during which data can flow in and out of the PC. Transmit baud rate is used when the device is opened for sending a file from the PC to the machine tool. Receive baud rate is used when the device is opened for receiving a file from the machine tool. The input flow control affects characters being received into the PC in both Similarly the flow for control affects characters sent A parameter fileTransmit controlsand howReceive. data transmission andoutput reception a particular Machine is being handled byout theof the PC in both Transmit and Receive. EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your -actual tools and other devices. example: Local Only showsmachine what devices are available on theFor local PC Show All- show all devices whether in use or not (for example, serial mouse) Timeout- Used by both serial and parallel comms to determine how long the system should wait before discontinuing the connection; the value is in seconds. In parallel comms, the timeout sets the timeout value in the device driver. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Specifying the Protocol Parameters SelectModify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of a Machine icon, and click on the Protocol tab to display this dialog:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to If you selected Usemachine Wizard tools to Modify, you devices. will see the match your actual and other Forappropriate example: dialog for the Wizard instead of this tabbed dialog. All of the parameters will be available, either directly or through the Advanced button. This dialog defines the default protocol that is to be used for communication between the PC and the machine tool. The default protocol is determined by the Control Type that you selected in the Machine tab dialog. You can select one of five pre-defined protocols, or replace one or all of the standard tasks with a custom Comms task. Depending rights, on which is selected, you canwithin also your define the control strings of characters If you have administrator theprotocol appropriate icon is placed EdgeCAM group or folder once thethat file signify the start and end of the transfer (the Header and Trailer), and the termination of a block (or line) of NC has been created. code (the Interblock). Standard protocol covers the majority of NC controls. Heidenhain Blockwise protocol is available on most TNC controls, and is a form of ACK/NAK protocol that provides a checksum to protect against data corruption. Mazatrol 32 CMT is a special protocol peculiar to Mazak controls. Copyright 1988-2004 Engineering Systems. All between rights reserved. ACK/NAK protocolPathtrace operates by packaging data a start and end character and providing a checksum. If data becomes Microsoft, Windows corrupt, and Windows the checksum NT are registered will nottrademarks match and of Microsoft a NAK character Corporation.can Other bebrands sent back and product to request namesthat are the trademarks of their Ifrespective owners . match, an ACK character is sent to acknowledge the receipt of the package. data be resent. the checksums
Paper Tape is essentially the same as Standard but has the addition of man-readable messages that can be punched out. TheDefault used for indicates whether a Comms task is available for the three operations: Transmit, Partial Transmit, and Receive. Customised Protocols- The check box and selection menu at the lower left of the dialog provide an advanced Comms feature, allowing you to associate custom Comms tasks to a Machine. Only users familiar with the Comms task macro language should use this feature. These parameters are initially greyed out. To activate them you must follow the instructions given here. Ensure that you have a customised Comms task in your edge\dnc\lc directory which conforms to the standard Comms naming convention, as shown below:
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Comms Task File
Filename
Example
Transmit
*t.lc, *t.clc
hurcot.lc
Partial transmit
*p.lc, *p.clc
fagorp.clc
Receive
*r.lc, *r.clc
philipsr.lc
Communications in EdgeCAM Now edit the existing edge\dnc\machines\control.ini file to include the name of the Comms task within the [Custom Tasks] section, as shown here: [Custom Tasks] Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 Task0=Hurco communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). Task1=Fagor You can Task2=Philips represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: Note that the name must be the same as that of the Comms task, less the last t, p or r character before the extension. Once you have done this, these protocols will now appear in the list box:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Configuring the Control Parameters SelectModify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of a Machine icon, and click on the Control tab to display this dialog:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you selected Use Wizard to Modify, you will see the appropriate dialog for the Wizard instead of this tabbed dialog. All ofadministrator the parameters will the be available, either or within through theEdgeCAM Advancedgroup button. If you have rights, appropriate icondirectly is placed your or folder once the file has been Here and created. elsewhere in the documentation, the term control refers to the Comms definition of a controller’s parameters. A controller is the hardware and software associated with a machine tool that interprets incoming (or outgoing) program information into physical movement by the machine tool. The Control dialog allows you to configure the Comms task corresponding to the protocol selected on the Protocol dialog. The options on this dialog are only available when the protocol is Standard, ACK/NAK, Paper Tape, or a custom Comms task. Many parameters and options will have been set by your choice of Control type in the Machine tab dialog. Copyright 1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering Systems. All rights reserved. TheHeader, Microsoft, Windows Trailer, and and Windows Interblock NT are registered are usedtrademarks within the of Comms Microsoft Tasks Corporation. that Other perform brands theand transmit productor names receive are trademarks of Different their respective owners operations. strings can. be used for transmit and receive operations. Click on the
button to display this menu of options:
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Header- Strings that are to be sent before the program. Trailer- Strings that are to be sent after the program. Note that the Header and Trailer strings should include the Interblock characters if this is required by the control. If the Header or Trailer string requires the '*' character, use '' instead. SeeSpecifying Multiple Characters and Specifying Response Strings for further details.
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Save on Receive - Check this box to save the Header/Trailer strings to the received file. Interblock- Strings that are to be sent after each line of the program. Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 These strings canport consist of ordinary control characters (using the ^letter convention; for communications or parallel port ofASCII your characters computer tooran external device (or Machine). example '^J') or the mnemonic strings (for example, ''). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate See Characters and Strings Machine icon similar to this:Used in Comms for further details. Different on Transmit- Check this box to enable the Transmit section. This allows you to specify a different Header and Trailer for the transmit operation. TV Check- Check this box to enable testing the file transmission checksum (which is assumed to be positive). If the transmission fails the test, a warning is displayed. This feature is usually only available on Fanucs. NULL Translation- This controls the way NULL characters are treated when they are received. The drop-down A parameter menu gives the file following controls how options: data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to No translation occurs match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: NULL characters are removed from the data.
NULL characters are replaced by space characters.
User defined
Type a character to replace NULL characters as they are received. Characters can be specified as ASCII, control characters or mnemonics. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. When you save the machine configuration, control characters are saved as mnemonics. Translate on Transmit- Check this box to reverse the translation when characters are transmitted. For example, if the space character replaces a received NULL on input, a space character in the file will be replaced by a NULL on output. Add man-readable message- This is only enabled if the protocol is Paper Tape. Checking this box enables you to enter an additional message. This message is punched out in man-readable form on the tape leader. Copyright 1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering Systems. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners .
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Customising the Machine Menu When you click on a Machine icon, a popup menu of communications tasks appears for that Machine. A standard menu is provided by default for each Machine, but you can customise this menu as required to provide access to external programs, such as: Comms Tasks (*.lc,*.clc)
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Executables (*.exe,*.com) Comms Batch is a feature Files (*.bat,*.cmd) of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You may also want to restrict some operations and so remove these from the menu. You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate To customise a Machine's Machine icon similar to this:menu, select Modify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of the Machine icon, and click on the Menu tab:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
Copyright Pathtrace EngineeringifSystems. All rights reserved. Note that1988-2004 this dialog is not available you selected Use Wizard to Modify. Microsoft, Windows Windows NTredefine are registered trademarks Microsoft Corporation. OtherYou brands and product are The Menu dialog and allows you to the task menuofdisplayed by a Machine. can modify ornames delete any of trademarks of their respective owners . the default tasks, or add extra tasks. As well as the Comms tasks that can be added to the menu, you can also
specify executables and batch files instead of a .lc or .clc file. Option- Lists the currently available menu options for the Machine. Select an option to display its parameters in the other fields on the dialog. Note that each option has an associated menu option button, which is shown as depressed when you highlight the option in the list. Button- Sets the default button associated with the selected Task that appears in the Machine menu: Description- Enter a description for the task. This description is displayed on the Machine menu next to the button for the Task, and is how a Task is listed in the Option field described above.
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Stay Visible- Check the box to keep the Machine’s menu window loaded while the task is run. If the box is unchecked, the menu is removed when the task starts to run. Task- This command-line field defines the task or tasks performed when a user clicks the Task button in the Machine menu. This can be a Comms task (.lc or .clc), an executable (.exe .com), a batch file (.bat and on Windows NT, .cmd), or one of a list of special tasks: %Transmit% default transmit option Communications using the configured protocol in EdgeCAM %Receive% default receive option using the configured protocol Comms isbutton a feature of EdgeCAM The to the right of thethat tasklets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). provides a popupport menu listing these default You cantasks: represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: It also provides a number of parameters that can be added to non-Comms tasks which are filled in at run-time. These parameters are: %Machine%
the machine name
file (.mdv) A %File% parameter file controls how the datamachine transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to %Control% the control name match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: %Directory% the default machine directory
Click here to view some examples of how to use these tasks and parameters. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been See Also created. Adding Menu Options Changing Menu Options Deleting Menu Options
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Adding Menu Options To customise a Machine's menu, select Modify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of the Machine icon, and click on the Menu tab.
1. Click on the
button to display and select from thisinmenu of tasks: Communications EdgeCAM
Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
2. Select the desired task. 3. Click onfileancontrols appropriate to use for the A parameter how Button data transmission andTask. reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to 4. Type in a Description of the Task. match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: 5. Click on the Add button. The new menu option is added to the option list. 6. Click on OK. The new option will appear when the Machine menu is activated in future. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. Instead of clicking on the button, you could click on the Browse button to display this dialog:
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This has a number of file types:
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Exampleis- Adding Comms a featurea of Calculator EdgeCAMOption that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). In the Task box, type: You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate c:\windows\calc.exe Machine icon similar to this: This task starts the Windows Calculator program.
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Changing Menu Options To customise a Machine's menu, select Modify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of the Machine icon, and click on the Menu tab. 1. Select the menu option you want to change from the Option list:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has created. 2.been Reselect the parameters for that option as required. 3. Click on OK.
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Deleting Menu Options To customise a Machine's menu, select Modify Properties (Machine menu) from the menubar of the Machine icon, and click on the Menu tab. 1. Select the appropriate menu option from the Option list.
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2. Click on the Delete button. The option is removed from the Option list. 3. Click on OK. Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 The option will noport longer appearport when menu is external activateddevice in future. communications or parallel of the yourMachine computer to an (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Customising the Machine Menu - Examples
Example - Adding an Operator Worklist Option In the Task box, type:
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%Machine%.xls
For example: Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that %Machine%.xls lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 c:\msoffice\excel\excel.exe communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). This task starts Microsoft Excel with an Excel file of the same name as the machine. This could be used as a You canfor represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate worklist the operator. Machine icon similar to this: Adding a View Log File Option In the Task box, type: %Directory%\%Machine%.log For example:file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the A parameter EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to c:\edge\cam\edit\edgenc.exe %Directory%\%Machine%.log match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: This task would run the EdgeCAM editor from a local drive and load up a file called machine.log found within the path specified by the %Directory% parameter.
Example - Passing Through to a Batch File If you rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file In the have Task administrator box, type: has been created. d:\edge\tidy.bat %Machine% This task would pass the %Machine% parameter string to the specified batch file as a variable, meaning that the same batch file could be used for many machine tools.
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Remote Communications Remote Communications is an extension to the basic EdgeComms module that enables a user to upload and download program files from the CNC control. This is achieved by running a Remote Command Monitor (called EdgeRmt) on the computer. The EdgeRmt application interprets commands sent from the CNC control, and runs the required NetCode task to perform the transfer.
Communications in AEdgeCAM You can define the command structure for each machine tool. wizard is provided to simplify the configuration process. Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications portmust or parallel of your computer to anComms external licence device (or Machine). Note that you have port purchased the Advanced before you can use Remote Comms. You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: See also Configuring Remote Comms Using the Remote Command Monitor
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Configuring Remote Comms To configure Remote Comms for a Machine, select Modify Properties (Machine menu) without 'Use Wizard to Modify' from the menubar of the Machine icon, and click on the Remote tab. This tab only appears in the Machine Properties dialog after you check the Remote Commands checkbox in the Machine tab. An example dialog is shown here:
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Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. TheRemote Commands section of the dialog allows you to set up the commands the Machine will use with Remote Commands. A remote command string is made up of literal characters and variables. These literal characters can be either ASCII characters, or control characters written using mnemonics (e.g. ) or the ‘^’ character (e.g. ^A). Where two or more options are valid, the options are given as a comma-separated list surrounded by braces (e.g. {O,:} to show that the identity can start with either ‘O’ or ‘:’). Copyright 1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering Systems. All rights reserved.
The variable data is identified by a variable name surrounded by ‘%’ characters. If a % character is required as Microsoft, Windows Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are a literal, you mustand write it as %%. trademarks of their respective owners . You can enter a variable name at the current cursor location in a field by clicking on the appropriate on the right of the field and selecting from the menu.
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Program ID is not really a command, but a way of identifying the program ID. It is used to generate a file name if the Save command is not used. Transmit is the command string used to request that the named file be transmitted from the computer to the CNC control. Receive provides the name to save the subsequent file. The Save command is not always required as the task normally saves any file received, using the identity to generate a file name. Program List is the command that transmits a list of available files from the PC, in a form that can be viewed on the CNC control. It is similar to the Load command, except that the file name is usually set to zero. Wizard- Click on this button to let the Wizard create a command template for you. The button will be greyed out if a Device is unavailable (for example, if EdgeRmt is running - see Using the Remote Command Monitor). The Wizard analyses the existing configuration and creates the appropriate template for each of the Remote
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%DESC% is replaced by the file name of each file available in the NC Program Location. Here is an example Comms a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 ProgramisList file based on this example: communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). %O7777: You can (5875112.NC) represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine(1002441.NC) icon similar to this: (3957751.NC) (3957752.NC) (3957753.NC) (2544971.NC) % Note that the file % at the beginning and end of the file the header trailer strings that have been A parameter controls how data transmission andare reception for aand particular Machine is handled by configured the for this Machine. EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Using the Remote Command Monitor When you enable remote commands for a Machine, the Remote Command Monitor application (EdgeRmt.exe) is added to the Startup group and automatically executed. When run, EdgeRmt loads all the local Machine files (.mdv). Only the Machines configured for Remote Commands are run. For each Machine with remote command enabled, the monitor NetCode task is launched to Communications in EdgeCAM run in the background. When a Monitor task is running, the output is not the same as that using a Machine menu. However, you can get feedback on a Machine's activities by double-clicking on the NC Monitor. The Monitor minimised Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive programs throughisthe RS232 by default, and appears as an icon in the main taskbar status area, not on the taskbar itself: communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this: Now select the required Machine from the list:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
The list shows all the local Machines that have remote commands enabled, and for which a monitor (‘m’ suffix) task has been found and executed. The status line at the bottom displays the last message from the selected Machine’s task. Note that to close down the Monitor, click on the icon in the top left: Copyright 1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering Systems. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners .
and select Exit from the menu. Do not click on the minimises the application.
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Introduction to RS232 Comms Communications from Comms to external devices is established through the individual Machine items in the EdgeCAM program group. Additional information is provided here to help you in establishing communications with specific RS232 devices. Some sample cable and Machine configurations are also included. Comms is primarily intended for use in communicating with machine tool controllers, paper tape reader/punches Communications in EdgeCAM and other transfer devices. For details of RS232 communications you should refer to the original EIA Standard. During communications the PC is operating as a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device. In general, only eight lines canisbe utilised of in EdgeCAM communications to you a device. These are described below: Comms a feature that lets send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent program group or folder by a separate 9 Way 25 Way each Ref of your machine tools Line within the EdgeCAM Description Machine icon similar to this: N/A 1 FG Frame Ground This line can be connected to the cable shielding. 3
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General Notes on Communication Firmware is software stored within the machine tool controller. The firmware version on machine tool controllers can be significant. Always find out the version number of the firmware you are using. Experience has shown that you cannot rely on the communications parameters on the machine tool Communications in EdgeCAM controller being set up correctly. Always check them before you attempt any communications. On some controllers, RS232 is sold as an option. A 25 pin D type connector on the machine is no guarantee that there is an RS232 board fitted. Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications The maximum port distance or parallel recommended port of your computer in the RS232 to anstandard external is device about(or 15m Machine). (50 feet). Even though distances of up to 150m (500 feet) have been achieved, success is not guaranteed with distances over You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate 15m (50 feet). When assessing a site, make allowance for possible sources of electrical noise. Machine icon similar to this: Each port must use a unique IRQ setting in order to do simultaneous file transfer. This IRQ setting should correspond to the IRQ setting on the hardware, unless special hardware is used (for example, multi-port I/O cards).
Windows XP Example A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: The IRQ setting can be specified in the Windows Control Panel by double-clicking on the System icon. On the Hardware tab, click on the Device Manager button.
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Expand the Ports entry as shown below:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. Click on the port that you want to modify and click on the Properties button at the bottom of the dialog. Now click on the Resources tab of the Properties dialog:
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Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file To change the settings, clear the checkbox marked Use automatic settings. has been created. Now double-click on the Resource you want to alter (in this case, the Interrupt Request). Change the Value to reflect the hardware settings and ensure this does not conflict with any existing devices. When satisfied that the chosen Value is satisfactory, accept the change by clicking on OK.
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Troubleshooting Communications The communications port is physically present but communications cannot beestablished. This can be caused by the configuration for the IRQ or I/O address not matching the hardware. Typical settings for the comms ports: Port
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COM2 3 that lets you 2F8 Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). COM3 4 3E8 You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate COM4 2E8 Machine icon similar to this: 3 Note that if you use COM1 and COM3 simultaneously or COM2 and COM4 simultaneously then they must have different IRQ settings.
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Generalised Cable Configurations These cable configurations are provided for guidance only. The precise configuration depends on the local remote device and must be confirmed in consultation with the available documentation for the relevant device. The following cable configuration works with many CNC controls including Fanuc, GE, Heidenhain etc. This allows both Software (Xon/Xoff) and Hardware (RTS/CTS) flow control to take place. Pins 6, 8 and 20 are linked Communications in EdgeCAM at the control end because most controls need to see the secondary Hardware line high (pin 8 is only needed on Fanucs but is safe on other controls). Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Sample Configuration Files A selection of machine configuration (MDV) files are provided with Comms. These are:
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A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
See also Settings for administrator a Fagor Control If you have rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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There is also another 9-pin connector mounted directly on the PLC unit inside the controller cabinet. This is wired as DCE but with non-standard pin outs. Use this wiring diagram:
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Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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About NETscope NETscope is a diagnostic tool which allows you to examine incoming data from a device. While receiving data from a device, you dynamically modify the communications parameters (such as baud rate, parity, data bits and so on). This lets you identify the communications parameters actually being employed by the device.
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example:
If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created.
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Starting NETscope NETscope should be executed from within an MS-DOS Command window. To start NETscope
Communications in EdgeCAM 1. Click the Command Prompt iconreceive from within the Main through programthe group. The following Comms is aon feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and NC programs RS232 window is then displayed: communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
2. Now type A parameter file in: controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to NETSCOPE match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: and press the Enter key. is the number of the comms port you want to use. For example, NETSCOPE 2 would run NETscope using comm port 2. Unless you specify otherwise on the command line, the IRQ and I/O address are assumed to be: If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file has been created. Port IRQ I/O COM1
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Using NETscope Once you have started NETscope, you should see this screen appear:
Communications in EdgeCAM Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Machine icon similar to this:
A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: The various communications parameters can be toggled (switched) by pressing the keyboard’s function keys. When your settings match those of the incoming data the appropriate received characters appear in the main NETscope screen area. Note that incoming characters are always shown highlighted; outgoing characters are displayed normally. If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file See also created. has been NETscope Communication Parameters
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NETscope Communication Parameters The various communications parameters can be toggled (switched) by pressing the keyboard’s function keys. When your settings match those of the incoming data the appropriate received characters appear in the main NETscope screen area.
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Comms is a featureMode of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 F1 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). Toggles between: You can represent each of your machine tools within the EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate Terminal Machine icon similar to this: - This puts NETscope into terminal mode - any character you type is transmitted immediately. Capture - Saves incoming characters to the capture file. Transmit - Transmits characters from the capture file. Step - Transmits successive characters from the capture file, one for each keypress.. Baud how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the A F3 parameter file controls EdgeCAM Comms Toggles system. the Youbaud can create (or modify) these customise rate, starting at 110 and files goingtoup to 38400.a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: F4 Parity Toggles the parity between: NONE ODD EVEN rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file If you have administrator has been created. MARK SPACE EIA F5
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When Echo is on, all transmitted characters are displayed on the screen. When Echo is off, only received characters are displayed on the screen. Comms is a feature of EdgeCAM that lets you send and receive NC programs through the RS232 communications port or parallel port of your computer to an external device (or Machine). Shift+F2 Leaving NETscope You can represent When each of your machine the EdgeCAM program or folder bykeys a separate you want to exit tools out ofwithin NETscope, press Shift+F2 orgroup the Alt+Shift+Q at the Machine icon similar to this: same time. You are asked if you want to exit to MS-DOS. Press N to say “no” and stay in NETscope. Any other key press exits you out of NETscope. You will then be returned to the MS-DOS Command window. To return to another running application, press Alt+Tab until the name of the appropriate application is displayed, then release both keys. A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the EdgeCAM Comms Alternatively, system. You to can close create down (or the modify) MS-DOS thesewindow, files to customise type: a collection of Machines to match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: EXIT and press the Enter key.
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Copyright (C)1988-2004 Pathtrace Engineering Systems. All rights reserved. Pathtrace Engineering Systems and its registered resellers or sub-resellers shall have no liability or responsibility to the licensee or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this product, including but not limited to any interruption of service, Communications in EdgeCAM loss of business or anticipatory profits or consequent damages resulting from the use or operation of this software. Comms is Windows a feature of EdgeCAM you send and receive NC programsCorporation. through the RS232 Microsoft, and Windowsthat NT lets are registered trademarks of Microsoft communications or parallel port of of your computer to an external MemoHASP is a port registered trademark Aladdin Knowledge Systemsdevice Ltd. (or Machine). NetSentinel is a trademark of Rainbow Technologies, Inc.EdgeCAM program group or folder by a separate You can represent each of your machine tools within the OpenGL(r) and Optimizer are trademarks of Silicon Graphics Inc. Machine icon similar to this: Parasolid is a trademark of Unigraphics Solutions Inc. Autodesk Inventor (tm) is a trademark of Autodesk Inc. SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Solid Edge is a registered trademark of EDS Inc. PTC, Pro/DESKTOP, Pro/ENGINEER(r), GRANITE (tm) One, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and in other countries. AutoCAD and DXF are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc. A parameter file controls how data transmission and reception for a particular Machine is handled by the MicroStation is a trademark of Bentley Systems Inc., an affiliate of Intergraph Corporation. EdgeCAM Comms system. You can create (or modify) these files to customise a collection of Machines to IGDS is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. match your actual machine tools and other devices. For example: EdgeCAM Simulator and EdgeCAM Verify use technology developed by Lightworks Designs Ltd. ACIS is a trademark of Spatial Technology, Inc., and was developed in co-operation with Three-Space, Ltd., Cambridge, England, and Applied Geometry Corporation, Seattle, Washington. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained within this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a If you have administrator rights, the appropriate icon is placed within your EdgeCAM group or folder once the file commitment on the part of the vendor. The software described in this document is furnished under a licence has been created. agreement and may only be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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