On 05/14/2012 09:24 PM, Tom Easterday wrote: > Is there a simple conversational way in Linuxcnc (2.5) to cut a straight line > or a simple pattern? After cutting some parts on a large sheet with the > plasma machine today we wanted to cut a straight line starting from a touch > off point at a specific feed rate ending at a specific distance. This was to > cut off a remnant. We also wanted to cut a simple pattern that went from > touch off point to 24" in Y, then -5' in X, then 24" in Y and stop. We need > to set the feed rate and turn on the torch as well. Other than whip up a > quick g-code program (which works obviously), is there a utility that a more > novice person could use to do this? > > I see Sheetcam has a remnant function which is nice, but it would still be > useful in the event you didn't set that up in advance....
I usually use jogs or mdi for that kind of job. Are you looking for a more graphical tool? -- Sebastian Kuzminsky ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
