Problems creating G-Code

[Fighter]

I just downloaded CamBam.

I imported a .DXF file and it appeared to import just fine.

It is a simple profiling operation and it went smooth and generated a correct tool path so I generated a G-Code file. It seemed OK until I edited the code, it showed G1Z0 for the cut depth at the programmed plunge rate when it was set for Z-.630". (profiling .625" plastic) No matter what I tried, Z was always 0 in the G Code it produced.

I looked at it some more, and I had Z-.630 for the target depth, but the "Final Depth Increment" was set to 0. I thought that might be the problem so I changed it to -.630 as it is a plastic part.

Now when I try to generate the G-Code file I get an error message that states "Object reference not set to an instance of an object". I set the increment back to 0 and still get the same message.

I have no clue what the message means...or why I can't get it to show Z-.630 for the plunge depth.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem might be?

Thanks!

[lancut]

Why dont you post this on the CamBam website, I'm sure there are lots of people who know this program insideout and be happy to help you. Good luck.

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[blowlamp]

Hi.
What DepthIncrement (not FinalDepthIncrement) and StockSurface did you specify?
It always helps if you can post the .cb file as well.


Martin.

[Fighter]

The depth increment is .630 and the stock surface is 0.

Thank you!

[Fighter]

I was set to a "Default" post processor, so I switched to a Fanuc post processor and it generated the correct code, so I switched back to "Default" and it generated and saved the correct code to a file.

For some reason, switching post processors back and forth solved the problem...

[Fighter]

Is there a way to generate event numbers (N1, etc) when G-Code is created?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by lancut Why dont you post this on the CamBam website

I registered and have not yet been approved...that's why I came here.

[lancut]

Why dont you post this on the CamBam website

I registered and have not yet been approved...that's why I came here.


It does not matter if you are registered user or not, someone will help you. I know I'm an happy CB user...

[Fighter]

Originally Posted by lancut It does not matter if you are registered or not...

I must be missing something...

In order to post on the CamBam forum, you need to have a username and password and be logged in.

In order to obtain a username and password you need to register and then wait for approval by the administrator.

I have registered and am awaiting approval.

I cannot log in because I have not been approved by the forum/site administrator.

Do you know a secret way to post on the forum without logging on?

[10bulls]

I am very sorry about the delays in the CamBam forum registration.

The sad fact is, spam registrations outnumber real ones by a large margin so we reluctantly introduced a manual checking process, which can introduce a day or two delay in approving registrations.

If you have an urgent problem please feel free to use the CamBam contact page:
http://www.cambam.co.uk/contact.html
And we will try to answer your question and/or fast track your forum registration.

[Fighter]

I am familiar with the forum registration process and understand the delay completely.

I have no real urgent needs, and just thought I'd ask a couple of questions here while the registration is being processed.

Thank You!!