NX CAM Generate Subprogram output

[bcl001]

Hi everyone, has anyone experience with NX-CAM/Postbuilder to generate output by one main-program that is actually calling all the operations defined within UG as subprogram [for Fanuc like G65.... or ....] with ofcourse the subprograms listed in the main program. This should give the operator the flexibility to skip certain operations by cancelling [skipping] subprogram calls.

Thanks in advance, Bert

 

[jelmerra]

Yes it is possible I think the siemens out of the box solution is 'use group output'. I prefer to write my own code.

http://www.rouwe-analysis.info

 

[bcl001]

Hi jelmerra, can you tell me were to find it?
Postbuilder at PB-comand or UDE or???

Thanks, Bert

What code are you using?

 

[jelmerra]

in postbuilder in the output menu switch on group output. I think on the bbs there is some more information. I never managed to find any documentation on the subject that is a good reason for me to write my own trusted code that is not altered with each release of postbuilder. If there is no documentation that leaves siemens to do what ever they like.

If you switch it on it will call start of group and end of group. I suppose if you put the required templates in these two procedures it will work. Needless to say is that you must use program groups in nx to trigger the calls.

The code I use depends on the customer requirements. Some of the customer want it full automatic. Some want to use begin and end ude's. Instances is another item to implement in subprograms. Some of them want 1-2-3.. then the next operation ...3-2-1. You could use incremental subprograms absolute programs. Some allow tool changes in the subprogram. Some allow initialisation moves in the subprograms some don't. All these variations is probably a good reason for not having a proper solution for the problem.