Probe Tool

[kljosc]

I have installed V1.2112 and migrated all my settings. All looks fine.

But, the probe tool does strange things. After setting the workpiece and mobile or fixed probe coordinates using the probe tool => "workp probe pos" or "probe pos" buttons does only a move in -Z and triggers a reset when touching.
I'm not able to finish the tool probing. Is there a step-by-step instruction which works? The manual does not give me the right answer.

Thanks
Klemens

[dezsoe]

Hi Klemens,

Maybe, you didn't set the "Greater Z is safer in G17" option. It tells the probe screen to move to the highest Z before any movements.

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[kljosc]

Thanks dezsoe,

that was the solution. Obviously it's crucial to set this checkbox to checked and a safe Z height.

The next question is what is the procedure after changing a tool regarding a different length. What I mean is I set a home position, do some milling operations with my first tool and change the tool which has a different length. How do I change the Z value to have the second tool at the same height as the first tool was? The home position may be not accessible anymore due to "milling it away".
Sorry for the maybe silly question. I'm a hobby machinist not a pro.

Thanks
Klemens