Reload a file from a pendant button?
16 Jun 2012 16:47 #21008
by billooms
Reload a file from a pendant button? was created by billooms
Is there any way to reload a file from a button on a pendant? I looked through the HAL manual and all the halui pins and didn't find anything. I see pause, resume, run, step, and stop, but not a reload.
I realize that it can be done with axis-remote or ssh, but I'm looking for an easy way to reload an updated file without having to pull out the keyboard or mouse.
I realize that it can be done with axis-remote or ssh, but I'm looking for an easy way to reload an updated file without having to pull out the keyboard or mouse.
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16 Jun 2012 21:18 #21015
by BigJohnT
Replied by BigJohnT on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
I gotta ask how your updating the file without the keyboard or mouse?
John
John
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16 Jun 2012 22:04 - 16 Jun 2012 22:05 #21016
by billooms
Replied by billooms on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
I guess I didn't say that clearly. I keep the keyboard/mouse connected but out of the way except when needed. It keeps the sawdust out of the keyboard. I keep my pendant close by the working area (application is a computerized ornamental lathe). I update the file from a separate design computer and simply do a reload of the file to make the next series of cuts. Right not, I pull out the mouse or keyboard to update the file each time. It would be easier to just press a button on the pendant instead.
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16 Jun 2012 22:33 #21019
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
billooms wrote:
I really hope that there is a neater way than this but:
The button can be linked to an MDI_COMMAND (in the INI). That MDI_COMMAND can call a custom M-code (M10-M199) and then the custom M-code can be a bash script containing
#! /bin/sh
axis-remote --reload
It would be easier to just press a button on the pendant instead.
I really hope that there is a neater way than this but:
The button can be linked to an MDI_COMMAND (in the INI). That MDI_COMMAND can call a custom M-code (M10-M199) and then the custom M-code can be a bash script containing
#! /bin/sh
axis-remote --reload
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16 Jun 2012 22:42 #21021
by billooms
Replied by billooms on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
Yes -- I hadn't thought about a custom M-code (never used them before). If I don't get any better suggestions, I'll give that a try on Monday.
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16 Jun 2012 23:07 #21024
by BigJohnT
Replied by BigJohnT on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
That makes more sense now, Andy anyway to add something to .axisrc to make that happen?
or change halui.cc and add that function?
This bit of code from halui.cc might be a clue...
John
or change halui.cc and add that function?
This bit of code from halui.cc might be a clue...
static int sendProgramResume()
1225 {
1226 EMC_TASK_PLAN_RESUME emc_task_plan_resume_msg;
1227
1228 emc_task_plan_resume_msg.serial_number = ++emcCommandSerialNumber;
1229 emcCommandBuffer->write(emc_task_plan_resume_msg);
1230 return emcCommandWaitReceived(emcCommandSerialNumber);
1231 }John
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17 Jun 2012 00:26 #21025
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
I have added a pin axisui.reload to Axis, which should do what you want.
Make a backup copy of your /usr/bin/axis file, then put this one in its place:
Make a backup copy of your /usr/bin/axis file, then put this one in its place:
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17 Jun 2012 00:47 #21027
by billooms
Replied by billooms on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
Thank you!
I'll download it and try it when I get back to the shop on Monday.
Bill
I'll download it and try it when I get back to the shop on Monday.
Bill
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18 Jun 2012 17:12 #21061
by billooms
Replied by billooms on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
This works great!
A note for others that may use this -- don't forget to add execute privileges to the axis command:
cd /usr/bin
sudo chmod ugo+x axis
Will this be added to future updates so that the functionality doesn't go away the next time there is an update?
Thanks a lot!
Bill
A note for others that may use this -- don't forget to add execute privileges to the axis command:
cd /usr/bin
sudo chmod ugo+x axis
Will this be added to future updates so that the functionality doesn't go away the next time there is an update?
Thanks a lot!
Bill
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22 Aug 2019 06:04 #142788
by terans1085
Replied by terans1085 on topic Re:Reload a file from a pendant button?
Hello! Apologies for posting on such an old thread. I have come to need this feature as I am running "parametric" python scripts that need to be reloaded in AXIS to refresh their output gcode.
I am skeptical about changing the axis file directly since a lot of newer versions have been released since. Would it be possible to implement this HAL pin differently? Thank you
I am skeptical about changing the axis file directly since a lot of newer versions have been released since. Would it be possible to implement this HAL pin differently? Thank you
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