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not positve about python3-lxml, I know I verified python3 was there from the fresh 2.9.4 install. I am going back into my shop right now to recheck this. Answer soon

Yes, I ran NativeCAM standalone from terminal, that was the "errorfile" I posted.
I have also ran it entering LCNC the normal way.

I meant run NativeCAM standalone from terminal.

Yes, in step 9 there is an error. Excuse me.
No "aux_gladevcp", but "/usr/share/linuxcnc/gladevcp/", it has to be the same path referenced in step 3.

Watchng the error file you posted, it seems LinuxCNC can't load lxml module as a python module. Have you installed python3-lxml in your system?

Regards
Giovanni

Thanks you @tommylight - I was somewhat fearful that my response was offensive and it was by no means intended to be. @PCW pointed me to the HAL documentation (I didn't discover that part of the documentation myself because I was 'spindle' focused and not 'general hardware') which was still 'over my head' because (I think) it is written from an integrator's context/viewpoint.

EDIT:
Opened and browsed the 'Integrator Manual' you referenced. It's 342 pages in length... I think that competes with 'War and Peace' for 'longest book'. BUT! definitely where I should have been focused. That document will be on my desktop and as I have time - I will be reading it.

Thank you everyone for your hints and help - my 'voyage of discovery' has exited the rough waters of the storm (my system is yet again working) and I will be gracefully sailing smooth waters as I figure out how to implement 'auto-zero' for Z (not sure that's the correct term) and maybe even some custom G-code sequences for startup and shutdown.

Arden