Vector will not produce sbp code

[edp]

Re-installed Vector in my computer and it will not now produce sbp code when I hit insert nc. I no longer have the authorization code sent by vector so this may be the problem, but I have no way of telling.
Any ideas as to how to fix the problem would be greatly appreciated

[gerald_d]

I think that you forgot to install the shopbt2f.cfg file in your new folder. Also, if you have a copy of your vector.ini file, you also need to write this to the new folder. (It must be a recent vector.ini file to contain your key code).

[D.Hunt (Unregistered Guest)]

Thanks for the advice: - it was exactly what you indicated.
Problem solved.

[dingwall]

I'm using shopbt2g.cfg assuming that it's more current - at least alphabetically wise.

Lately I've been finding a lot of J3 commands mixed in with the CG commands. This has been causing some pretty jerky motion. I've been having to do a search and replace to clear things up. I'm not sure where the problem is stemming from.

[dmdraper]

Sheldon,

You say "lately I've been finding...". Has anything software-wise been changed lately? I seem to remember having a similiar problem w/i the last year that went away after I reinstalled Vector and upgraded to a new version of the ShopBot (Windows) software. Unfortuately, I did both things in succession so I don't know which was the cure.

It's been my experience that .ini and .cfg files can become corrupt, so I'd start by updating those for Vector and the Shopbot software with "known good" versions.

[marshawk]

Sheldon,

You may have loaded the shopbot(arcs)(inches) file instead of the shopbot(inches) file. This will insert CG commands. The (arcs) file is supposed to be more efficient than the (inches) file.

[scott_smith]

Chip, I think you'r talking Art-cam and the others are talking Vector

[srwtlc]

Sheldon,

As David stated, it sounds like your .cfg file may have gotten messed up and is placing a J3 instead of a M3 in the code. Best to start with a fresh shopbt2g.cfg file and then rebuild your macro list. Or you can go to Options/Conversion in the NC window and check to see if the conversons are right. G01 should be M3 and G00 should be J3.

Scott

[marshawk]

Yep..sure am...duh...

[dingwall]

Thanks for the input. I checked the Options/conversions and the G01 and G00 are correct.

Possibly this stems from importing the 2D parts from Rhino i.e. converting splines to polylines etc.

I've got a copy of RhinoCAM on the way so I won't spend too much time chasing it.