Post Processor question?

[jzarski1]

Is there a difference in the PP Shopbot_inch in partworks, and the Shopbot_inch in partworks 3D?

The reason I am asking is, I want to cut a 3D file on my small CNC. It is running on Mach3. I don't have cut 3d just PW 3D. Is there a way to put a PP for Gcode in PW3D? Hope this makes sense.

John

[srwtlc]

John,

There shouldn't be a difference between the two. As far as putting one of the Mach3 PP's into PW3D, I'm not sure, as I don't have it, but you could give it a try by putting a copy of it into the Post Processor folder and see if it shows up in the list. I think that is only takes SB PP's, but I may be wrong.

The other option though would be to take the file from PW3D and run it through the converter in SB3 (File/Conversions) and save it out as G-code.

[jzarski1]

I was going to try and copy the Gcode PP from Vcarve pro and put it in the PW3D postp folder. Not sure if it will work but might be worth a try.
I didn't know SB had a converter to take sbp files and turn them into Gcode. This could also be a fix if the PP doesn't work. If any one has any experience with moving the Gcode PP to PW3D please chime in.

John

[shoeshine]

dont bother, you know that you can pull toolpaths into Vcarve pro/partworks from cut3D/partworks3D.

In Vcarve -- import v3D files... export your cutting files from there.

PS: at that point you can export using "Mach 2/3 arc inches(txt)" post. I do it for the tormach (that is running Mach3 regularly).