Rob Jansen <r...@...> writes: > > Tom, > > The G53 command results in the following error: > > interp_error: Can use only G5.2 or G5.3 after G5.2 > > Is this a bug? - There is no G5.2 or G5.3, only a G53 and the manual does > not mention any dependencies on G53.
As Chris R mentioned, check for which version of emc2 you are using. I was using a pre-release 2.3.0 Head recently and ran into a bug in an unrelated feature so I just installed the release version 2.3.0 and all was well. You can find more info on downloading / compiling / upgrading here: http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/emcinfo.pl?Installing_EMC2 look at the following headings: 2.2. Getting the source with CVS 2.3. Getting the latest updates with CVS > I also read the information on G92 - it sets global offsets and affects all > coordinate systems. That's why I had problems understanding the touch off > ... Yes, that is why you must use G92.1 to clear them before touching off. > G53 not working is too bad, but for now I'll use coordinate system 1 (G54) > as absolute system. That still gives me 8 fixtures to define which should be > just enough > snip... That is a known bug, you should not have to go without the MDI G53 command... best, Tom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Register Now & Save for Velocity, the Web Performance & Operations Conference from O'Reilly Media. Velocity features a full day of expert-led, hands-on workshops and two days of sessions from industry leaders in dedicated Performance & Operations tracks. Use code vel09scf and Save an extra 15% before 5/3. http://p.sf.net/sfu/velocityconf _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
