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    What G Code to Stop for Tool Change?

    Is there a way to put a "G" or "M" code in a tap file and make Mach 3 stop mid program while I do a tool change?

    Dan


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    M6, and in the general Config in Mach3, there is an option to pause and wait for user input on an M6.
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