I'm not using MecSoft, but I do use Vectric VCarve Pro and I had a similar problem. I phoned and spoke to them, and they created a post-processor for me to use. I think they may have added it to the normally distributed set of post-processors after that. Then I wanted a 4th axis wrap-around post-processor for LinuxCNC, so I phoned them again. By this time, they had distributed a post-processor creation application which runs within VCarve, so I was able to use that. In fact, it is more flexible using the creation application, as it let me customise the content of the post-processor to include my own standard header, initialisation commands etc, so that the output is similar in style and structure to my own hand written programmes. Of course, the output is just a series of very simple G code moves. There is none of the logical subtlety or flexibility one can create by programming in LinuxCNC. The output works though.
So; to cut a long story short, I suggest you might get satisfaction by phoning MecSoft. They may be glad to add another post-processor to their list. I know you could do a better job of creating a post-processor yourself, but life is short. Marcus On 29 Oct 2017, at 17:56, John Dammeyer wrote: > I'm using Alibre which creates files for MecSoft VisualCAD 2017 to create > the G-Code. It's possible to tell it what kind of G-Code is generated by > the MecSoft Post Processor from Mach3-Inch.spm, Mach3-mmMM.spm, > Mach3-Sherline.spm, Hass.spm and even a general.spm etc. (There are lots of > machines in the list). > > But no LinuxCNC.spm. Where does one start for a generic LinuxCNC parallel > port? Is anyone using MecSoft with LinuxCNC? > > John > > > > "ELS! Nothing else works as well for your Lathe" > Automation Artisans Inc. > <http://www.autoartisans.com/ELS/> http://www.autoartisans.com/ELS/ > Ph. 1 250 544 4950 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most > engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
