Offline Plotting

[JohnJW]

I was wondering if there are offline Gcode plotters available for Haas controller. I have an older dos based program from a CNC class I took a few years back and Xpert CNC editor that came with VisualMill but none of them works with Haas's M97 local sub routine call nor with macro variables.

Currently I have to load the program into the Haas and plot it on the controller which can be a bit time consuming going though the various local sub routine. Is there a faster way to graphically plot the gcode on or offline? Is there a fast forward button on the Haas controller for plotting?

Thanks,

John

[mactec54]

Hi JohnJW

The sub that you are using M97 is not for a sub call it should be M98 then this will work
a M97 is for in some controls for tool measurement

[JohnJW]

Hi Mactec54,

Is it better to use M98 and call an external program? I'll try it and see if the external plotting program will work with it. I kind of like the M97 local call for looping because all the gcodes are contained with one file.

thanks,

John

[pit202]

I use local call too because I like the programs when they are in one piece.

If you`re searching an offline plotting software try "mach3" this is an pc machine controller but you can use them for checking your codes.

[mactec54]

Hi Johnjw

The M97 with your Haas control should work just fine I just read about it in there manual
M97 local sub-program it looks like it could be handy some times for short sub progams It still has to be put together correctly to make it work

I just got used to using M98 sub call so never bothered to look at anything else