Mike, In aspire of other vectric products it would be located in the box to be Left - Right - On. There would be a box to use cutter comp. It would also be dependent on climb or conventional.FixitMike wrote:I'm confused. Isn't cutter comp G41/G42 part of the G code file? Or used with the machine controller? Why not add it to the G code file with a text editor?
If you want Aspire to modify the toolpath, you have to open the Aspire program, modify as desired, recalculate and save the toolpath, and resend it to your CNC. Regardless of whether the modification is to a hypothetical cutter comp, offset, or tool diameter. I don't understand why it is desirable to have it done in Aspire if the objective is to correct for the actual tool diameter.
On further thought, I do see where it would be advantageous if you are using the "Output direct to machine" feature. But otherwise, no. And I would be concerned about what happens the next time I used the toolpath. One more thing to check before pressing the Start button.
If someone never used cutter comp before I suppose it would be difficult to realize the benefits of having it available. BUT - if someone used it extensively in the past, they would not understand why it's not part of the package. Personally, I wish it was part of the package - I would use it all of the time on pocketing and profiling.