Machine Definition - Settings Tab
The Settings tab on the Machine Definitions dialog box provides settings that NC Server uses to generate macros, such as speeds and variables.
Speed area
Traverse - This defines the machine's maximum move speed in mm/minute or inch/minute, depending on the system units.
Probing - This defines the machine's probing speed in mm/minute or inch/minute, depending on the system units.
Rotary - This defines the machine's rotary speed in degrees/minute when the probe is in the spindle.
Tool Area
Number - This defines the machine's tool number.
Offset Type - This defines the tool table's offset type. The available options are:
A - The tool table only has one value per tool.
B - The tool table only has length and radius values.
C - The tool table allows length, radius, length wear, and radius wear values.
Macro Variable area
Variable Base - This is the starting value for local variables in CNC programs from NC Server.
Settings Address - This is the starting value for common variables that NC Server uses.
Macro Address - This is the starting value for system macros that NC Server uses.
Macro ID Range - This is the allowed range of macro numbers for CNC programs created by NC Server .
Work Offset
Work Offset - This defines the work offset to use at the beginning of a CNC program.