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| What is a Post? |
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A POST DEFINITION file is a unique translation document, defining multiple variables and lines of code that are specific for Computer Numeric Controlled Equipment. Think of this as a dictionary, of sort. A POST PROCESSOR creates, arranges, and formats lines of code between CAD Geometry, CAM Operation settings and the Post Definition File. Commonly referred to as the “POST“, this is the final-formation of code, that guides the CNC Equipment based on the previously prepared CAD & CAM settings defined by the user. (CAD + CAM + POST DEFINITION) + (POST PROCESSOR) = POST |
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To create a POST, you will need a POST DEFINITION file. The following POST DEFINITION files are unique to IDeATe CNC Equipment, and should not be used for any other CNC Equipment. – Post Definition File : Standard, Inches – Post Definition File : Metric, Millimeters
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Instructions
| 1. POST: Download | ||
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| Download & save the Post Definition file. Make note of where the file is saved. | ||
| 2. POST: File Location | ||||
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From the Machining Operations Browser, the Post Definition File can be adjusted by double-clicking one of the following: 1. POST: Located as the second option down, from the PROGRAM tab, directly below the MACHINE option, int the MACHINE SETUP bar. 2. POST – XXXX: Located as the second option down, from the MACHINING JOB Tree, directly below MACHINE – 3-AXIS & above STOCK – NONE. |
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| 3. POST: Select | ||||
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A new window titled SET POST-PROCESSOR OPTIONS will appear.
1. FOLDER: Begin by browsing to the folder, where the recently downloaded Post Definition file is located. 2. CURRENT POST PROCESSOR: IF there is more than one Post Definition file in the previously selected folder location; select the drop-down arrow to select the correct Post Processor. |
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