To use the tool length offsets you will have to have your tools mounted in solid holders.
Go to the main screen where you can choose run, do event, or edit etc. You will also see "Tool F3" this is the function you use to set Tool length and make tool changes. Enter a tool number and press 0 to set. There is also a comment block where you can describe the tool. (This will show on the display and prompt the operator to insert the correct tool.)
Also on this same screen if you hit the edit function (5) , then at the bottom of the next screen that appears you will see an * that will say " tools" press + to select the tool.tbl file, this will take you to the tool length offset screen and the work shift screen. You will be able to see all of the different values that have been entered and you will be able to edit them here.
As to your crashes, make sure that when you are seting your tools that you have the proper work shift selected. It will apear on the main screen, Where the coordinates are displayed In the lower right hand corner where it normaly says ABS or INC. For example if workshift 2 is active when you go to the machine and you don't realize it and you then set your tool length. When you run your program it will usually call G54 and you could experience a crash. To activate or clear work shifts press "set XYZ" then press "/" acivate work shift. choose the one you want.
I hope this helps. Pete  |