< G-code based operation >  and < G-code based lathe operation>  operations located in <Auxiliary> list. It can be also used for indexed and continuous processing at 4 and 5 coordinate machining centers. All available simulation types are supported, including additive manufacturing to simulate material layer buildup. G-code based lathe operation supports only turning tool. G-code based operation does not support the turning tool. The use of Wire EDM machining is not supported. These operations allow you to perform:

• direct control of the machine simulation using G-codes;

• check and optimize the NC program;

• convert the text of the NC from one controller to another (for machines with identical kinematic scheme);

• debug your own interpreter during its creation.

The toolpath is formed on the basis of the following operation parameters:

• Specified NC text on the  < Job assignment > parameters panel;

• Selected interpreter on the  < Strategy > parameters panel;

• Assigned tool on the  < Tool > parameters panel.

< The NC text > can be written manually or can be loaded from an external file and edited, if necessary. The built-in text editor supports syntax highlighting of the main key structures of the CNC programming language, as well as a wide range of keyboard shortcuts for working with text.

 < Interpreter file (*.snci) > defines the format of recognition of the controller commands in blocks of the NC program. The corresponding parameter specifies the full path to the selected interpreter. The parameter value can be entered manually as well as by using the file selection dialogue, which is accessed by using the  entered button. During the selection process, selection process, a preview of the interpreter information is available (description, purpose, CNC system, authors, etc.):

The ability to select an interpreter from the container is supported.

Currently, interpreters of the following CNC systems are available for use:

Note: All interpreters support command list generated by postprocessors in SprutCAM distribution kit only.

"Import toolpath only" interpreters are not supported matching line NC code - trajectory of tool movement.

 < Use advanced toolpath transformation >- the setting involves converting the NC trajectory into a geometric one, allowing you to modify it with a robot map and/or copying operation. If the setting is disabled, the final trajectory is formed without the possibility of changing it (the most accurately repeating the control program).

 < Step of physic movements dividing > - setting up is only available when using Use advanced toolpath transformation (see above). In this mode, at the first stage, the NC trajectory is transformed into a geometric curve. For maximum repetition of the original trajectory, machine movements are splintered. The routing step is set by this setting. The smaller the step, the more accurate the original trajectory will be.

 < Add unrecognized commands in the trajectory > - this parameter enables adding all unrecognized commands of the NC-program to the toolpath. Unrecognized commands will be added to the toolpath as the INSERT command text before the recognized commands.

<The tool > that will be processed is determined on the corresponding tab of the operation parameters window. When creating G-code based operations, it is assigned a default tool for appropriate processing (milling or turning).

Note: Currently, the tool number indicated in the NC text is not taken into account when selecting from the list of project or library tools. Due to the above feature, only the NC text in which the processing is carried out by one tool can be assigned as a job assignment for each such operation.

See also:

Job assignment for G-code based operation, G-code based lathe operation

Keyboard shortcuts for working with NC text

Creating your own interpreter