Multiple Job Origins

[waynesmith880]

Hi All,

I am new to the software but so far find it to be really excellent.

I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to allow the setting up of 2 or more jobs on the table, each with its own XYZ zero for a different program to be run on each one

Thanks

Wayne

[ger21]

G54-G59 work offsets.

[waynesmith880]

Thanks Gerry,

Can these be run automatically one after the other?

[bhdavis]

Yes. Just include the G55, G56, G57, G58 or G59 command at the correct spot in your code. But don't forget to enter the G54 at the end to bring your x0,y0 back to the default location.

BH

[bhdavis]

Yes. Just include the G55, G56, G57, G58 or G59 command at the correct spot in your code. But don't forget to enter the G54 at the end to bring your x0,y0 back to the default location.

Create a simple file and then experiment with the G55 to run it at an offset position for example to figure out how it all works.

BH

[waynesmith880]

Thanks BH.

I use V carve so I think from what you have said, I should be able to copy and paste multiple jobs into one gcode file and then just insert the G55, G56 etc command at beginning of each new job.

When you say G54 at the end, I presume you mean at the end of ALL jobs to put the machine back into its primary coordinate system?

I will give it a go.

Thanks for your help

Wayne

[bhdavis]

Yup.........G54 to put the machine back to the original co-ordinates. Otherwise next time you use it you won't know where x0,y0 is located without confirming which co-ordinate system you are set at. It's just good housekeeping is all.

In my old company I taught the guys to always flip cordless drills into the FWD position before setting them down. They found it an annoying effort at first but once the muscle memory was there they loved it. You always knew the drill was in FWD when you picked it up. The G54 at the end of your code is that sort of organized routine.

BH

[waynesmith880]

That makes sense.

Routines are important with these sorts of things in order to avoid crashes and the like.