Mach2 can use different configurations. It comes already setup for mills (and routers) and lathes. If you start the program with the Mach2 icon it will let you choose which config to use. Mach2 Mill starts with the Mill config.
Not sure exactly what you're asking about the coordinates? Does your machine have home switches? Probably the easiest thing to do is to work in BobCAD so that your workpiece is always X+ and Y+, and you're machine home is 0,0.
If your parts are X-, and Y+, you'll have to set your 0,0 at the opposite end of the X axis so it has room to move in the X- direction.
If you haven't used the machine yet, I'd recommend using Mach3. if you want to upgrade to Mach3 at a later time (it's free if you purchased Mach2), you'll have to do the setup all over again, as the settings can't be transferred. And Mach3 runs better, and has many more features. It may have a few minor bugs, but a LOT of people are using it right now and the last of the problems are being eliminated on a daily basis.
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Gerry
Mach3 2010 Screenset
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