Retain G43

Am I using RETAIN_G43 correctly?
I would expect the G43 to start automatically after every tool change.
The behavior is the same in both AXIS and Gmoccapy.
 

My startup code:
If I have:After a toolchange, the Z correction takes 0.

If I have:After a toolchange, the Z correction takes on the value of the last selected tool.

Than it seems not to work as it should

OK that means I need to fix that on September meeting.
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Norbert

Can confirm G43 is not retained after a consecutive commanded coordinate move. Preview shows visually but its not being added to coordinate moves

I would like to ask you to explain your post more simply. I struggle with English. I understand the words you are saying, but I don't know what you mean.

In the video you need to watch:
- "Z" offset tool
- Coordinate "Z" in DRO
- preview
- what happens when I start the G43

I think It is wierd.

zz912 wrote:

Am I using RETAIN_G43 correctly?
 

At the moment I answer: NO

I readed definition of RETAIN_G43 again:
linuxcnc.org/docs/stable/html/config/ini...sub:ini:sec:rs274ngc

RETAIN_G43 = 0 (Default: 0)
When set, you can turn on G43 after loading the first tool, and then not worry about it through the PROGRAM. When you finally unload the last tool, G43 mode is CANCELED.

I think the RETAIN_G43 function is for *.ngc file read only. After the *.ngc program ends, it is deactivated.

Therefore, RETAIN_G43 cannot be tested in MDI or MANUAL code.