Toolpath doesn't load correctly into Mach3

[Jarrod66]

Hi all,

I have generated a toolpath from Meshcam and I have also generated a toolpath in Flashcut CNC (demo). Both of these look great in Flashcut (demo) but when I drop the g-code into Mach3 which I am using to run my machine, there are parts of the toolpath missing. It just seems that there is a setting that I am missing or something? I don't have the g-code with me to post right now but any ideas or guidance would be GREATLY APPRECIATED..

Thanks in advance,
Jarrod

[ger21]

You're in demo mode and it's only showing 500 lines of g-code.

[Jarrod66]

I thought about that after I posted. I forgot to drop the license file into the Mach3 folder.

One thing though....What it does do on one file is this:

The file is roughly oval shaped. It makes it about 3/4 of the way around and then I'm sure I'm reaching 500 lines. However, instead of simply stopping (or completing the oval like I would like), it makes a straight line right back to the starting point. Should it do that?

Again, I know that most if not all of my problem is that I forgot to drop the license file in.

Thanks,
Jarrod

[ger21]

Originally Posted by Jarrod66 The file is roughly oval shaped. It makes it about 3/4 of the way around and then I'm sure I'm reaching 500 lines. However, instead of simply stopping (or completing the oval like I would like), it makes a straight line right back to the starting point. Should it do that?

I'd have to see the code.

[Jarrod66]

Thanks Gerry,

I will get it posted this evening.

Jarrod