I was called away and just back to see several answers to my problem. So I thank you for all the comments and suggestions.
I will again attach the .ini file. I tried the suggestions and made several changes to what was suggested. probably in error, but now the Z axis moves in the right direction (minus direction is down) and the homing direction is up (in the plus direction).
The limit switch on this axis is on the plus end is also the home switch. So the spindle carriage moves up and strikes the home/limit switch and that is good. The directional problems from before seem to be okay though I have not tried to run a program.
However, when it strikes the home/limit switch there is an immediate error "joint 2 on limit switch error". I tried replacing that limit switch thinking maybe of bounce or other fault and that did no good. I tried editing the minimum limit in the .ini file but could not hit on anything that would work. Also, after the error occurs, I have manually moved the axis down and it clears the error, but the GUI shows that the movement is in the plus direction and then the axis jogs downward with the negative button but stops when it reaches the reading -0.01which is the soft limit. Obviously I am a long way from understanding the interplay of the various parameters/
If I had any wits, I would be at the end of them.
I thank you again for your past help and hope that you can help me out again.
