Option GCODE

Hello

Anyone knows what the intention for GCODE option is? In the combo user fields there are values, user specific and GCODE.

What does it do?

Regards
Daniel

I believe you can enter custom gcode into nativecam but it seems like you have to type the gcode in. Unless I am missing something. It would be nice if one could copy and paste the gcode into this field.

Bill

Hm
This is what I also expected, so I have to dig into it again. Could not find documentation about this option.

I wanted to do a circular drilling operation but with custom GCODE (for threading instead of drilling) and it was not really working out, threw some error in the NC interpreter.

The option Gcode for value is usefull when you want to set the same value to different item or for a custom loop.

Example :

You add 'Gcode' and write in it's text box this
#<param 1> = 100
#<param 2> = 60
Note that you write code that lcnc can interpret

Then you add a 'Circle'
to set 'Diameter' you select 'Change to gcode' and type '#<param 1>'

You also add a 'Rectangle'
you also change 'Width' to gcode and type #<param 1>
you also change 'Height' to gcode and type #<param 2>

Now if you change the value of #<param 1> = 120 and #<param 2> = 70
your 'Circle' and 'Rectangle' get the new values

It can also be used before a 'Radial Array' or 'Rectangular Array' and add as the last item a new 'GCode'
and you write
#<param 1> = [#<param 1> + 10]
#<param 2> = [#<param 2> + 6]
Note that it is usefull only on repeating groups

Hoping this help

Regards
Fern

p.s. this could not be available in the next release

Thank you Fern.

The reply clarified a lot for me.

Bill

Hello Fern,

thanks now it is clear. I suggest to change the naming for this option from GCODE to Parameter though. If you think it’s ok I will go ahead and do it on branch.

Regards
Daniel