Probe software

[paptep]

I have unlocked the 9xxxx files and I do have the 9997 and all the other 9xxxx files ,but I don't know how to use them to make the probe do it's thing?
Phil
P.S. I could edit them if I knew what I was doing.

[paptep]

I do have all the 9xxxx files, just don't know how to use them. I could edit them but I don't want to mess them up . I'm thinkin I should be able to use some G code to access them or some kind of template.

[HaasTech83]

When you push edit, Prog Convers 3X. You get the VQC Templates, Correct?

When that comes up. You say that you push F2. You get the list of programs and when you scroll down to the bottom of that list you don't have the VQCPS program 9997 or 9996?

If you dont then i dont know what else to say. They should come up if you know that you have them in memory.

Please take your time and make sure you've done all the steps, its almost like your stopping when you get to the VQC screen and you should push F2.

I'm not trying to talk down to you but i don't understand why you wouldn't be able to find the correct program in VQC if you know that it has been loaded into your machine.

It's hard to help when im not there, hopefully i don't make you angry just trying to help.

[paptep]

Originally Posted by HaasTech83 When you push edit, Prog Convers 3X. You get the VQC Templates, Correct? When that comes up. You say that you push F2. You get the list of programs and when you scroll down to the bottom of that list you don't have the VQCPS program 9997 or 9996? If you dont then i dont know what else to say. They should come up if you know that you have them in memory. Please take your time and make sure you've done all the steps, its almost like your stopping when you get to the VQC screen and you should push F2. I'm not trying to talk down to you but i don't understand why you wouldn't be able to find the correct program in VQC if you know that it has been loaded into your machine. It's hard to help when im not there, hopefully i don't make you angry just trying to help.

It's just as you say. I hit edit prgm/conv 3 times, I get the VQC screen with several templates that ask for user input to create programs such as thread milling, x milling, y milling, square milling, etc . I have been very careful to do these few simple steps correctly without finding any reference to probe use. there are two blank highlited spaces at the bottom of the screen.
I not mad at all, I appreciate any help I can get,however I am frustrated for not being able to find a way to make the probe work.
Thanx Phil

[Cory]

Originally Posted by paptep It's just as you say. I hit edit prgm/conv 3 times, I get the VQC screen with several templates that ask for user input to create programs such as thread milling, x milling, y milling, square milling, etc . I have been very careful to do these few simple steps correctly without finding any reference to probe use. there are two blank highlited spaces at the bottom of the screen. I not mad at all, I appreciate any help I can get,however I am frustrated for not being able to find a way to make the probe work. Thanx Phil

Did you hit "F2"?

This is the critical step. going to the VQC only gets you to whatever the default programs are that come up. To get to the probing cycles, you must hit F2 and then scroll down and select them.

[paptep]

Yep, I hit F2 and I have nothing more than before hitting F2. Just a blinking cursor at the bottom left of screen. Believe me, I've gone through this process several times and there is nothing there.

[wscsr]

After pressing F2 you have to select program O09996. Also check if macro option is enabled on your controller. If yes then you may have to re transfer the program from software floppy given to you or it can be downloaded from the HAAS site.