How to set M7/M8 automatically

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figurenholz
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How to set M7/M8 automatically

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Hello from Germany

Is the there a possibility to set a M7/M8 into the settings to each tool?

Some bigger tools into my projects needs a vacuum cleaner and the little bits dont need it. I want to toggle it automatically by M7/M8/M9 G-Gode.

...but how?

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Re: How to set M7/M8 automatically

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You can do it with a change to the post processor and the use of tool notes or you can create a separate post processor that always has the commands in it and use it only for those jobs where it's needed.

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Re: How to set M7/M8 automatically

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Thank you Adrian,

What do you mean with "change to the post processor" How I can do it? :|

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Re: How to set M7/M8 automatically

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There is a post processor editing guide on the VCarve help menu. That will give you the information you need to make the changes if you're comfortable with editing files in Windows.

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Re: How to set M7/M8 automatically

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Hi Adrian,

I Think my simple english is not enough.

Can you give me the site in this help where I can find this? Then I can translate step by step.

Would you think my which can be a option for a Update- Probably any other users can profit from it.

Ron

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Re: How to set M7/M8 automatically

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At the top left of your VCarve wiidow: Help, Post Processor Guide.

Help, Help Contents, is your guide to using the tools and toolpaths.
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