On 6 November 2012 16:43, Michael Haberler <mai...@mah.priv.at> wrote:
>> Leaving the rest to think about later (and harder) this seems like an >> argument for having multiple pockets containing tools with the same >> number. T2 means "find me any type 2 tool and send it's pocket number >> to the toolchanger" > > Note that 'pocket' is an attribute of a specific TC mechanism - some have it, > some have it in multiple forms (think of multi-magazine changers; those _do_ > exist, I heard) Indeed, that is one part of the current behaviour which seems correct, in that tool-selection sends both pocket number and tool number to HAL. I mentioned multi-magazine changers earlier, I think. > giving the pocket number *any* meaning within the code, in particular an > index into an array, was a fundamental design error which needs to be rooted > out It was discovering that which made me dissatisfied enough to start thinking about better approaches. -- atp If you can't fix it, you don't own it. http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Central: Instant, anywhere, Remote PC access and management. Stay in control, update software, and manage PCs from one command center Diagnose problems and improve visibility into emerging IT issues Automate, monitor and manage. Do more in less time with Central http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein12331_d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
